Radio-TV mirror (July-Dec 1952)
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TVpr°9ram highlights
pretty Janette Davis, Haleloke, Marion Marlowe, the Mariners, Chordettes, Tony Marvin and Archie Bleyer's orchestra. 8:00 P.M. Adventure Playhouse • S Full-length film fare from British and American studios. 8:00 P.M. Youth Wants to Know • 4 Teenagers literally and figuratively fire redhot questions at prominent congressmen and other public officials. 8:30 P.M. Juvenile Jury • 4
Jack Barry emcees as a panel of cute youngsters try to solve involved problems of their contemporaries and parents. 9:00 P.M. Strike It Hieh • 2 & 6 Host Warren Hull draws out the heartrending stories of needy contestants and quizzes them for prizes of up to $500. 9:00 P.M. Kraft Theatre • 4
One of video's very first and still superb dramatic theatres. 9:00 P.M. F.llery Queen • 7
Exciting adventure starring Lee Bowman as the famous criminologist. Florenz Ames portrays his father, Inspector Queen. 9:30 P.M. The Hunter • 2
Barry Nelson, Hollywood and Broadway star, as a wealthy young American whose business activities involve him in adventure.
Thursday
8:00 P.M. Burns & Allen • 2
The great husband-wife comedy team in half-hour shenanigans biweekly: August 14 & 28. Alternating with—
Al Pearce Show • 2 Fun-making variety with Al in his famous droll characterizations. 0:00 P.M. The Best of Groueho • 4 Reruns of a select group of Mr. Marx's You Bet Your Life. 0:00 P.M. Bate with Judy • 7 The indefatigable teenager in hairbrain comedy. 0:00 P.M. Steve Allen Show • 2
Variety show stressing comedy and music. Biweekly : Aug. 14 & 28th. Alternating with —
Amos *n* Andy The uproarious comedy of errors as Kingfish misadventures with Amos and Andy. Aug. 21 & Sept. 4. 0:80 P.M. Chance of a lifetime • 7 Host Dennis James offers an opportunity for fame and fortune to a weekly trio of professional talent-tested entertainers. 9:00 P.M. Braynet • 4
Factual, strong crime drama alternating with Gangbusters. 9:30 P.M. Mister Peepers • 4
Weekly story of mild-mannered schoolteacher (comedian Wally Cox) who becomes befuddled in humorous situations. 10:30 P.M. I've Got a Secret • 2 Elfin Garry Moore presides as moderator while a panel of distinguished members tries to ferret out the "secret" of contestants. 10:30 P.M. Foreiyn Intrigue • 4 & 6 at 11:00 P.M. Excellent suspense melodrama, filmed in Europe for video. 10:30 P.M. Author Meets the Critics • 5 Verbal fisticuffs in discussions of provocative books.
Friday
7:30 P.M. Stu Erwin Show • 7
The humorous aspects of a harried father (Stu Erwin) and his wife (June Collyer). Sheila James and Ann Todd as daughters. 8:00 P.M. Arthur Murray Banciny Party • 2 & 6
Light variety with song and humor and, naturally dance. Kath
ryn Murray, Arthur's wife, as your gracious hostess.
0:00 P.M. Curtain Call * 1
Worthington Miner, renowned for his productions in Studio One,
with a new half-hour dramatic series: Aug. 15, "The Vexations
of A. J. Wentworth, B. A.,"; Aug. 22, "The Liar;" Aug. 29, "The
Model Millionaire;" Sept. 5, "The Summer People."
0:30 P.M. Pantomime Quiz • 2
Originating in Hollywood, Mike Stokey is emcee, assisted by
,. blonde Sandra Spence. Opposing teams of entertainment world
M celebrities compete in a variation of charades.
0:30 P.M. We, The People • 4 & 6
Spotlighting the dramatic and entertaining highpoints of the
political race to the White House.
0:00 P.M. Boorway to Banyer • 4 & 6
High-voltage series replacing vacationing Big Story.
0:00 P.M. Bown You Go • 5
Popular panel quiz from the windy, windy city.
9:30 P.M. Our Miss Brooks • 2
California-born Eve Arden stars as the very human English
teacher who just can't help getting into a merry mix-up.
9:30 P.M. Campbell Playhouse • 4 & 6
Thirty-minute film stories featuring Hollywood actors.
10:00 P.M. Cavalcade of Stars • 5
Star-studded vaudeville with host-comedian Larry Storch.
Saturday
12:00 Noon Biy Top • 2 & 6
Great circus variety acts. Jack Sterling as Ringmaster.
7:30 P.M. Beat the Clock • 2
Bud Collyer, assisted by glamourlovely Roxanne, challenges
studio couples to perform stunts for valuable prizes.
3:00 P.M. Sonys for Sale • 2
Six amateur songs showcased with top-ranking vocalists.
8:00 P.M. All Star Summer Revue • 4 & 6
Full-hour variety show, spotlighting guest stars.
0:00 P.M. Continental Film Theatre • 2
0:00 P.M. Blind Bate • 4 & 8
Six young men vie for blind dates with three beautiful young
ladies as Arlene Francis charmingly femcees.
9:30 P.M. Saturday Niyht Bance Party • 4 & 6
Comedian Jerry Lester, of Open House fame is host.
10:30 P.M. Assiynment Manhunt • / «& H
Ruthless criminals and saboteurs relentlessly tracked down.
Sunday
11:45 A.M. Joe BiMayyio's Buyout • 4
One of the Yanks' greatest stars with big baseball talk. 4:00 P.M. Fearless Fosdick • 4
Puppets, based on Al Capp's characters, in comedy adventure. 5:00 P.M. Super Circus • 7 & 6 at S:30 P.M. Spectacular acrobatics and circus acts with Claude Kirchner. 8:30 P.M. it's News to Me • 2 John Daly moderator to panel-quiz on current events. 7:30 P.M. Lucky Clues • 2 & 8 Basil Rathbone stars in mystery panel show. 7:30 P.M. Meet the Press • 4
Well-known political figures are put on the spot by newspaper men as decorous Martha Rountree and Lawrence Spivak moderate.
8:00 P.M. Toast of the Town • 2 & 8 Excellent entertainment knows no season as Ed Sullivan's show continues through warm weather with four-star acts. 8:00 P.M. The Biy Pay-Off • 4 A trip to anywhere in the world. 8:30 P.M. Mrs. America Contest • 9 Four beauties vie weekly for the "Mrs. New York" title. 9:00 P.M. Information Please • 2 & 6 at 8:00 P.M. The familiar roster, Fadiman, Kiernan and Adams, signal America to wake up and stump the experts in this pioneer panel show. 0:00 P.M. Television Playhouse • 4 & 6 Sunday's sixty-minute theatre offering fine productions. 0:30 P.M. Break the Bank • 2
Bert Parks emcees the famous quiz show that has paid over ten thousand dollars apiece to many of the big winners. 10:00 P.M. Ball of Fame • 4
Sarah Churchill, the Prime Minister's daughter, is narrator to half-hour drama based on famous historical persons. 10:30 P.M. What's My Line • 2
Regular panelists Kilgallen, Cerf, Francis and Block take turns at vacations as guests help guess your occupation. 10:30 P.M. American Forum • 4
Pressing problems of the day debated. Theodore Granik moderates.
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