Family TV Shows

Can You Top This

Cavalcade of Bands

A live big-band musical series, airing on Tuesday evenings.

Chance of a Lifetime

At first, it was a guessing game; but in 1952 the format changed to being a talent contest.

Crash Corrigan's Ranch

Children's variety show in a western setting featuring music and skits.

The Faye Emerson Show

Life with Snarky Parker

This western featuring the Bill and Cora Baird puppets was about the adventures of Deputy Sheriff Snarky Parker and his horse Heathcliff in the town of Hotrock in the 1850s.

Panhandle Pete and Jennifer

Rhythm Rodeo

A low-budget musical show that was supposedly "Western" but featured all types of popular music.

Starlit Time

A live Sunday-evening musical revue.

Susan Raye

Susan Raye was a singer and pianist who entertained the audience with music.

We Take Your Word

Viewers sent in words and the panelists attempted to provide the the definitions,derivations and histories of the word.

How To

The Laraine Day Show

Actress Laraine Day interviewed celebrities, presented songs and dished Hollywood and New York gossip.

Ted Mack Family Hour

Sunday night show featuring cabaret and stage talent for family entertainment.

What's the Story?

The panel consisted of well-known newspaper persons and they attempted to identify important news stories based on clues provided by the moderator.

Your Pet Parade

Are You Positive

Hosted by Bill Stern (and later Frank Coniff), this program tested the sports knowledge of a panel sports columnists and other experts on all things athletic. One of the frequent challenges... See full summary »

Ask Me Another

Battle of the Ages

A prime-time talent-contest game show in which children and adult celebrity teams competed for the "most talented team" prize, selected by the studio audience. If the children's team won, ... See full summary »

The Big Idea

A documentary series focusing on modern inventions.