San Francisco's most famous eccentric becomes rich during the Gold Rush. He eventually loses it all, but in the meantime, declares himself "Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico". br br Telephone Time is an American anthology drama series that aired on CBS in 1956, and on ABC from 1957 to 1958. The series features plays by John Nesbitt who hosted the first season. Frank C. Baxter hosted the 1957 and 1958 seasons. The program was directed by Arthur Hiller, Robert Florey, and Lewis Allen (director). A total of 81 episodes aired from April 1956 to March 1957 on CBS, and from April 1957 to April 1958 on ABC.br br Directed by Erle C. Kenton, Lewis Allen, Robert B. Sinclairbr Starring John Nesbitt, Frank Baxter, Maurice Marsacbr br Castbr John Nesbitt as Self - Hostbr Frank Baxter as Self - Hostbr Maurice Marsac as Tall Postmanbr Florenz Ames as Barber br Norbert Schiller as Leader No.