Family TV Shows

Birthday Party

The Adventures of Oky Doky

Oky Doky, a large cowboy puppet, got to star in his own show after appearing on several other children's variety programs. Oky ran a dude ranch where children would come to play games, ... See full summary »

Author Meets the Critics

A panel show in which two critics debated a recently-published book; one critic would assail it, the other would praise it. Later in the program, the author would be given the chance to ... See full summary »

The Growing Paynes

Mr.Paynes son falls in love.

Hollywood Screen Test

Picture This

Guest cartoonists draw sketches to accompany jokes or stories.

Action Autographs

A series of fifteen-minute films sponsored by Bell & Howell Cameras to demonstrate to viewers the power of film to bring people into places and situations they would never have seen before.... See full summary »

The Al Morgan Show

Pianist-songwriter Al Morgan offered a half-hour of music.

Easy Aces

This show was a longtime radio program that lasted six months on TV. It was basically a talk show with Goodman Ace the witty, intelligent husband and Jane Ace a charming ditz ala Gracie ... See full summary »

Front Row Center

Hold It Please

The O'Neills

Dress designer Peggy O'Neil is attempting to raise two children, Janice and Eddie, while dealing with Uncle Bill, the Levy's who live next door and Mrs. Bailey.

Stump the Authors

Three- or four-authors tried to create stories based on props given to them.

Think Fast

The five panelists (three regulars and two guests) on this wordy quiz circled a large table,each getting a chance at the "King's" throne by outtalking the others on subjects thrown out by the host.

This Is Show Business

Versatile Varieties

Two plot lines evolved for this show. The first, broadcast from August 1949 to January 1951, was a live variety show set in a nightclub with guest singers, comedians, etc. Guests who did ... See full summary »

Through Wendy's Window

Beginning as a short cartoon-sketch program, it evolved into a longer interview series.

Window on the World

This show featured entertainers from all over the world. Scenes o the performers homeland would be shown behind the entertainer as they performed.

Billy Boone and Cousin Kib

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