Films of the Stooges, The (Larry, Curly & Moe... The Columbia Shorts)
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HOUR GLASS
Air Date/Released | Thursday, May 9, 1946 |
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Station/Studio | NBC |
Host/Star | Evelyn Eaton |
Featuring | Joe Besser (Solo) |
Television's first live variety show. Preceding the use of kinescope, no video recordings exist, only promotional photographs.
Joe Besser performs his classic "Army Drill" routine with stage partner Jimmy Little. Other performances include a comedy monologue by Doodles Weaver, a dramatic scene with Paul Douglas and James Monks from the Broadway play MOONSHINE, songs by Evelyn Knight, and dances by Enrica & Novella plus Miriam LaVelle.
Crew: Ed Sobel (Director), Howard Reilly (Producer), Ed Rice (Writer)
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