Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue

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Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue
Also known asThe Goodyear Summertime Revue
GenreVariety
Presented byPaul Whiteman
Theme music composerGeorge Gershwin
Opening theme"Rhapsody in Blue"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time23–25 minutes
Release
Original networkABC
Picture formatBlack-and-white
Audio formatMonaural
Original releaseNovember 6, 1949 (1949-11-06) –
March 30, 1952 (1952-03-30)

Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue is an American television variety series. The show aired on ABC on Sunday evenings from November 6, 1949 through March 30, 1952 hosted by Paul Whiteman.[1]

Overview[]

The show was hosted by band leader Paul Whiteman at the same time as he was also hosting a Saturday talent show called . The Goodyear Revue, sponsored by Goodyear, also showcased from the TV Teen Club.[2]

The show was a typical variety show, with several well-known performers of the time making appearances. Performers who made appearances on the show include Victor Borge, Jane Froman, Mel Tormé, Charles Laughton, Mindy Carson, and Peggy Lee.

Singers Earl Wrightson and were regulars late in the show's run. In Summer 1951, Wrightson and Cannon took over hosting duties while Whiteman was on vacation during, and renamed The Goodyear Summertime Revue.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2007-10-17). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present (9 ed.). Ballantine Books. p. 1061. ISBN 0-345-49773-2.
  2. ^ a b Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2007-10-17). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present (9 ed.). Ballantine Books. p. 1062. ISBN 0-345-49773-2.

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