TV Shows released in 1949

It's Sewing Time

A daytime program about sewing. Aired at 4:00PM on Fridays. Audiences were informed on things such as lengthening a short skirt, how to make a blouse, etc.

South Park Barn Dance

A music program aired at 11:00PM on Tuesdays.

Presenting Frances Foster

A music program featuring singer Frances Foster, who sang various kinds of songs. She was accompanied by pianist Harry Miller.

Erskine Johnson's Hollywood Reel

Open House

A short-lived variety program.

Four-Star Talent Search

A talent show aired locally in New York City.

The Jack Sterling Show

In one of the earliest daytime series, Sterling reads the news and does interviews. Additionally, there was music by Max Showalter.

Apartment 3-C

A situation comedy about a married couple. It aired live, and aired in a 15-minute time-slot.

Joan Roberts Sings

A music program aired in a 15-minute time-slot. Joan Roberts sang songs accompanied by solovox-piano, and was also producer of the series.

Your Lucky Star

This was a telephone quiz (contestants at home answer the questions via telephone). Each episode had a celebrity guest, hence the "lucky star" part of the title.

Handwriting Analyst

Aired in a 10-minute time-slot (later 15-minute), a handwriting analyst analyzes some handwriting and describes characteristics they supposedly reveal about the writer.

Get Together with Gambling

A cozy little variety show. Acts ranged from singers to musicians to dancers.

The Arthur Lesser Show

A talent show aired in New York City, with a format rather similar to the popular "Talent Scouts" program.

Music-Hall

City at Night

Puddle Patch Klub

Authors in Focus

A series in which books are discussed.

Made by Hand

This series depicted the work of British craftsmen.

Vic Oliver Introduces

Tel-O-Vision Quiz