Classic TV Variety
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19m
Hold that camera (Dec. 1, 1950)
Fragment of "Hold that camera", broadcast on DuMont's WABD on Dec. 1, 1950. The show aired Fridays from 8:30 - 9 pm and apparently lasted just 13 weeks. Roscoe Karns (Rocky King) drops in and makes...
59m
''The Buick-Berle Show'' - 13 October 1953
An episode of the popular 1950s comedy-variety series "The Buick-Berle Show", starring Milton Berle and featuring Jackie Cooper, Denise Darcel, Dagmar, and Vic Damone. Broadcast live, and recorded ...
29m
''The George Burns Show'' - La Vie En Rose (aka A Wife for Christmas)
An episode of "The George Burns Show". Notice the lack of an "Allen" in the title. Gracie retired and George continued with this short-lived series. This episode aired 23 December 1958 on NBC. It c...
52m
''The Martha Raye Show'' - 23 January 1954
An incomplete episode of the comedy-variety series "The Martha Raye Show". This episode guest stars Edward G. Robinson and Cesar Romero. Format is somewhat similar to "The Buick-Berle Show". IMDb s...
Dinah Shore New Years Eve 1961
Dinah Shore hosts a New Year's Eve special with guests Ginger Rogers, George Burns and Nat King Cole.
27m
Early TV: The Ed Wynn Show (25 March 1950, Episode 27)
An episode of the short-lived early TV comedy "The Ed Wynn Show". Like many early variety shows, this program has elements of both Vaudeville & Radio. Guests in this episode include Gloria Swanson....
54m
''Shower of Stars'' - 1 November 1956
An episode of the variety TV series "Shower of Stars". This episode features Jack Benny, Nanette Fabray, and the Johnnie Ray. Lots of comedy & music. Despite the odd running time, this is indeed co...
29m
''The Alan Young Show'' - 18 April 1950
An episode of the comedy-variety series "The Alan Young Show". Guests include William Frawley and singer Monica Lewis.
26m
The Ed Wynn Show (15 December 1949, Episode 13)
An episode of the short-lived early TV comedy "The Ed Wynn Show". This weak episode was already out-dated when it aired (compared with other surviving kinescopes from this period), and fails to mak...
Carson (1974)
Carson is at the top of his game and the following morning (and sometimes beyond) talk from electronic media to the coffee is buzzing about last night's episode. I was only six years old but my ear...
25m
''Buffalo Bill Jr'' - First Posse
An episode of the syndicated western series aired at children. Originally telecast 18 April 1955. Starring Dickie Jones.
26m
The Ed Wynn Show (15 April 1950, Episode 30)
An episode of the short-lived early TV comedy "The Ed Wynn Show". This episode starts normally, then decends into near-surrealism, before ending with a song. Guests in this episode are Barbara Jo A...
29m
''The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show'' - 12 November 1958
A old tape transfer of a kinescope, so the picture quality is poor. This is an episode of "The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show", with her guests Les Paul & Mary Ford (who do two songs), and The Four Lad...
"The Ford Festival" (1951)
A weekly variety show that initially tied together the performances with a storyline. (that concept was dropped in favor of straight variety after only a few months). This is the fourth broadcast f...
14m
''The Jonathan Winters Show'' - 26 February 1957
An episode of "The Jonathan Winters Show", featuring his guest Betty Johnson. This was a comedy/variety show aired in a 15-minute-time-slot.
59m
''The Chevy Show'' - 10 April 1956
I checked an old TV listing which confirms the date. This variety program includes Dinah Shore, Dean Martin, Johnny Silver, Stubby Kaye, plus Marge and Gower Champion. Lots of singing, dancing and ...
The Jim Henson Hour EP 1 (1989)
The Jim Henson Hour EP 1 (1989) Jim Henson's last tv series playing Kermit. WATCH AND DOWNLOAD EPISODES FREE! https://www.wco.tv/anime/the-jim-henson-hour-1989
25m
''Stage 7'' - The Deceiving Eye
The first episode of "Stage 7", an American anthology television series of 1955, which presented entertaining half-hour stories ranging from drama to comedy. In this dramatic episode, a professor...
51m
The Colgate Comedy Hour - 1 April 1951
An episode of the popular NBC series "The Colgate Comedy Hour", featuring the famous Eddie Cantor. The episode promises "new talent", some of which you've heard of (such as Eddie Fisher and William...
59m
''The Kate Smith Evening Hour'' - 26 March 1952
An episode of Kate Smith's hour-long live variety series, with a mix of music, dancing and comedy. Guests included some country music acts (among them Hank Williams), and a comedy act called "Ethel...
Firing Line - TV Show - 1966
Firing Line - TV Show - 1966 Not complete Firing Line is an American public affairs show founded in and hosted by conservative author and columnist William F. Buckley Jr. from 1966 to 1999, and rel...
''Hollywood Palace'' - 2 October 1965
A variety show. This episode features Fred Astaire as host and many other talented people.
58m
''Frankie Laine Time'' - 5 September 1956
An episode of the summer replacement variety series "Frankie Laine Time". Guests include the singer popular with youth (Johnnie Ray), the comedian (Gene Baylos), the dancer (???), the obscure tradi...
Pilot Eps from Youtuber The Viewing Room
Pilot Eps from Youtuber The Viewing Room various episodes from this youtube channel that samples *usually* just the 1 first episode of a million different shows tags: The Viewing Room, Pilot, y...
1m
1963 Bufferin TV commercial ad
This TV commercial appears in context as it was originally broadcast in 1963. We begin with a station identification for the ABC show "Channing" which then leads into the Bufferin ad. Then a brief ...
28m
''The Jimmy Dean Show'' - 9/May/1959
An episode of the daytime variety series "The Jimmy Dean Show", hosted by country singer, actor and businessman Jimmy Dean. His guest in this episode is Snooky Lanson, who sings a couple rather unu...
Playboy After Dark - S01E24 - Canned Heat, Shari Lewis, Buddy Greco, Max Lerner, Johnny Janis - 1969-01-20
Playboy After Dark - S01E24 - 1969-01-20 Canned Heat - "On The Road Again" + 1 other song Colvin & Wilder Buddy Greco Johnny Janis - "Love Is Like Candy" Shari Lewis Max Lerner - "Hello Y...
29m
''The Big Record'' - 5 February 1958 (first Half Only)
First half only of an episode of "The Big Record", a CBS music variety series. Among those appearing in this episode are the Everly Brothers, Jerry Murat's Harmonicats, and Woody Herman. I do not k...
25m
Mr. and Mrs. North: Two Faced
A manicurist who is married to a barber tries to blackmail a client who she recognizes as a wanted fugitive. Season 1, Episode 36: June 5, 1953
''Tell it to Groucho'' - Pilot
First episode of a series which aired for 20 episodes. Pretty much a talk show disguised as a game show. Groucho Marx is the star. Note: Two of the media players on my computer won't play this file...