TV Shows released in 1950

Piano Lesson

A series of piano lessons. The first series was aimed at beginners, the second series was aimed at intermediate students.

Sunday Serenade

At the Mayor's Desk

This series originally featured Mayor William O'Dwyer of New York City, and featured discussion of things related to the running of the city. When O'Dwyer resigned, Vincent R. Impellitteri became the host.

Talent Parade

What's Offered

Little is known about this game show, which is known to have included bidding on items as part of the format.

Help Yourself

An audience-participation show, with games and prizes.

Clubhouse Quiz

People (who had sent in a letter) were telephoned, and asked to identify former members of the Dodgers baseball team. They were shown a partially masked picture, and were given clues.

Stairway to Stardom

This "local" variety series was notable for being among the first with an African-American host.

Rancho Alegre

Years of Crisis

An annual year end news roundup, scheduled for late December or early January, moderated for most of its run by Edward R. Murrow. The program featured discussions of world events with CBS reporters.

BBC Television Children's Newsreel

In the News

Don't Look Now

The Merry Mailman

Mr. Pastry's Progress

Women of Today

War on Crime

Jim and Judy in Teleland

Opera Television Theatre

Bill Stulla's Parlor Party

On on-air birthday party with a mix of music and audience-participation games.