TV Shows released in 1952

The Walter Winchell Show

Simulcast of Walter Winchell's radio show.

Valentino

Barry Valentino hosted a program of songs, poetry and romantic monologues.

Up to Paar

Live quiz show that appeared three times a week. Paar would pick contestants from the studio audience and quiz them about current news events; the contestants would win money for each right... See full summary »

The U.S. Royal Showcase

Live show with three different acts, i.e., a star comedian, a star singer and an aspiring comedian.

Super Ghost

A live quiz show where the contestants had to avoid completing the spelling of the word.

Steve Randall

Steve Randall, a private detective, is a disbarred lawyer who turned to detective work in the hope that he can become a lawyer again. He investigates murder and blackmail crimes and, in the... See full summary »

Operation Information

This public-service series was designed to inform military veterans of their rights and benefits.

On Guard

This ABC show consisted of documentary films about the military, including, army, navy, and air force.

Music Hall

A music series aired in a 15-minute time-slot. Patti Page sang songs, and episodes also featured a guest performer.

Mr. Arsenic

The host, Burton Turkus, was the New York State Prosecutor of the infamous Murder, Inc. gang. Mr. Turkus hosted this program and gave information on current political persons and gangsters.

Information Please

Viewers would submit questions and try to stump three panelists, two regulars and one guest.

The Hunter

A Spy series where character Bart Adams is a master of disguise. He uses the cover of being an international businessman to fight Communism abroad.

Doc Corkle

Doc is a dentist plagued with money problems, teenage daughter problems (she's to marry a millionaire), and a screwball stepsister Melinda. The series was quickly dropped and replaced by "Mr. Peepers" (1952).

Claudia: The Story of a Marriage

Chance of a Lifetime

At first a lighthearted guessing game, the format switched to a talent contest in 1952.

The Buick Circus Hour

A once-a-month replacement for Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theatre, it was a one-hour variety show with a circus theme. Hosted by Jimmy Durante.

Boss Lady

Gwen Allen is the CEO of a construction company headed by her father. Her major challenges are to find a new general manager for the company and keeping her father in his job.

The Billy Daniels Show

The Big Idea

A documentary series focusing on modern inventions.

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 »