TV Shows released in 1950

Penthouse Party

Actress and socialite Betty Furness opened her chic apartment to NYC entertainment world. She generally asked gentle questions and got her guests to reveal unexpected talents like unique cooking skills or an unusual dance.

Party Time at Club Roma

Panhandle Pete and Jennifer

The Most Important People

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.

Leave It to Papa

Joey Faye's Frolics

This was a comedy variety show that was canceled after two episodes.

The Saturday Night Revue with Jack Carter

Don Ameche's Musical Playhouse

The Faye Emerson Show

Escape

Crash Corrigan's Ranch

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

Chance of a Lifetime

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

Cavalcade of Bands

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

Can You Top This

By Popular Demand

Billy Boone and Cousin Kib

Battle Report

Arthur Godfrey and His Ukulele

American Forum of the Air

Started as a radio discussion show all the way back in 1928, this program, moderated by radio veteran Theodore Granik, looked at a different issue each week, typically by bringing together ... See full summary »