TV Shows released in 1953

Washington Exclusive

Six U.S. Senators discussed military and current events in this live discussion program.

The Vaudeville Show

This show, which lasted four-weeks, featured re-creations of old-time vaudeville acts.

Turn to a Friend

This Is Charles Laughton

Laughton reads aloud the words of plays and poems.

Talent Patrol

This show was a military talent show sponsored by the US Army to aid recruiting. The show, emceed by Steve Allen, featured amateurs trying to win a night on the town with a pretty actress. ... See full summary »

Take a Guess

Summer quiz show. The moderator and studio audience knew what a "mystery object" was and the contestant had to determine what it was based on questions asked by the panelists.

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.

The Saturday Night Revue

Personality Puzzle

The Orchid Award

Originally, this program was the biography of a noted musical star, e.g., Rosemary Clooney. It later became a straight musical variety show.

Operation Neptune

A live science fiction program aimed at kids. Commander Bill Hollister, aided by his protege Dink Saudners, was ordered to determine why a large number of ships were sinking. Hollister ... See full summary »

On Your Account

Of Many Things

A discussion program covering a wide range of topics, e.g., the capture of the German U-Boat U-505 discussed by Admiral Dan Gallery, the captain of the ship that captured it, American ... See full summary »

My Son Jeep

Robert Allison is a doctor living in Grove Falls, USA. His wife died leaving him to raise their 10-year-old son "Jeep" and his 13-year-old sister Peggy. Mrs. Bixby was the housekeeper and ... See full summary »

Music at the Meadowbrook

The Music Show

Musical program with four singers. Douglas and Van sang the popular songs while Noel and Warner or Peterson sang the more classical songs. The singers were backed by Trendler's 34-piece ... See full summary »

The Larry Storch Show

The Jean Carroll Show

Short lived (less than three months) show featuring stand-up comedienne Jean Carroll. Her "family" consisted...

The George Jessel Show

Freedom Rings