At the turn of the decade, Watkin began to segue into television as the medium began gaining popularity. Watkin appeared in several series, such as "The Lone Ranger", "Cheyenne", "The Jack Benny Program", "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin", and "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show". He also made an appearance on "I Love Lucy" in 1954, portraying book editor Mr. Dorrance in the episode "Lucy Writes a Novel". Watkin appeared as several minor characters in different episodes of "Adventures of Superman". When producers were looking to revive the series after its cancellation in 1958, Watkin was cast in the role of Perry White again, replacing the late John Hamilton. However, these plans never came to fruition after the death of series star George Reeves in June 1959.