Music TV Shows

TV Recital Hall

Live musical performances of classical music with a live audience.

Adventures in Jazz

Hosted by well-known disc-jockey Fred Robbins (and later Bill Williams), this show gave viewers a glimpse into the world of jazz. Showcasing the talents of some of the premier musicians and... See full summary »

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.

Club 60

Waiting for the Break

The understudies and chorus people from current Broadway plays performed songs and scenes from the plays they were appearing in. The show was on for four weeks.

The Bigelow Show

Hour Glass

An almost forgotten landmark series in TV history, "Hour Glass" was the first variety show produced for network television. Included were songs, skits, and a chorus line. Many of the ... See full summary »

Mantovani

39 episodes of this syndicated show were produced in 1958 and 1959 and released in January 1959. The show featured Mantovani and his 46-piece orchestra playing old musical favorites.

Music at the Meadowbrook

Air Time '57

Hosted by and starring singer Vaughn Monroe, this half- hour musical and variety program presented viewers with live performances of popular songs. Assisting Vaughn was jazz trumpeter Bobby... See full summary »

Music Bingo

Contestants would listen to a song being played and when it stopped they had to run to a board and place a musical sharp or flat symbol on a Bingo board. The first person to get five in a ... See full summary »

Wonderful Town, U.S.A.

Summer Holiday

Live musical show with two singers simulating a trip to various places in the world.

Cavalcade of Bands

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

Small Fry Club

This genteel children's show aimed at pre-schoolers encouraged good behavior among its viewers. Skits were performed by a group of in-studio characters (actors in animal costumes).

Summertime U.S.A.

The two hosts, Teresa Brewer and Mel Torme, were seen in different simulated resorts twice a week, e.g., Atlantic City, New Jersey; Niagara Falls, New York; Rio de Janiero, Brazil; Havana, Cuba, etc.

Sunday Date

A live musical show featuring young, not-well-known singers.

Your Hit Parade

The Kraft Summer Music Hall

Star of the Family

During the first year, the theme of this variety show as to interview people who were related to famous celebrities without divulging who the celebrity was. After a period of time, the ... See full summary »