The Gay Nineties Revue
The Gay Nineties Revue | |
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Presented by | Joseph E. Howard |
Country of origin | United States |
Production | |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | ABC |
Original release | August 11, 1948 1949 | –
The Gay Nineties Revue was an American variety series that aired live on ABC Television from August 11, 1948 to mid-1949 on Wednesdays at 8pm ET. The host was songwriter Joseph E. Howard, who was reportedly age 71 at the time he hosted the show.
Production background[]
Howard was a popular songwriter and singer, who later had a successful career capitalizing on the nostalgia many had for the "Gay 90's". The series was a hit on radio, before premiering on television.
Preservation status[]
At least one episode of this show survives, which can be viewed online at the Internet Archive.
See also[]
- 1948-49 United States network television schedule
References[]
- Alex McNeil, Total Television, (New York: Penguin Books, fourth edition, 1980) ISBN 0-14-024916-8
- Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows, (New York: Ballantine Books, third edition, 1964) ISBN 0-345-31864-1
External links[]
Categories:
- 1948 American television series debuts
- 1949 American television series endings
- 1940s American variety television series
- Black-and-white American television shows
- American live television series
- American Broadcasting Company original programming
- English-language television shows