Portia Faces Life, a 1940s radio drama, was revived on CBS television for the 1954-55 season. A story of chaos in an enduring marriage, it starred Frances Reid as Portia Blake Manning. Later, when Reid left the role, Fran Carlon portrayed Portia, and the show was retitled The Inner Flame.

    Hal Cooper

    Hal Cooper on producing Portia Faces Life

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    Frances Reid

    Frances Reid on being cast as Portia Blake Manning on Portia Faces Life

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    Frances Reid on starring in Portia Faces Life and the state of early TV soap operas

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