Radio-TV mirror (July-Dec 1952)

TV program highlights 10:00 P.M. International Boxing Club • 2 & 6 The sports camera focuses on the big fight of the week. 10:00 P.M. This Ms Your Life • 4 This month finds Ralph Edwards, of Truth or Consequences, bringing his other radio show to the screen. A new twist in drama. Thursday 8:00 P.M. Burns and Allen • 2 George and Gracie appear every week this season with their great, laugh-provoking, comedy situations. 8:00 P.M. You Bet Your Lite • 4 & 6 Groucho points the big cigar and Gatling-gun wit at contestants who have opportunity to earn huge cash awards. 8:30 P.M. Amos »»' Andy • 2 A classic in popular comedy, Amos and cohorts make for ribtickling episodes. Oct. 16 & 30. Alternating with— Four Star Playhouse Four great stars, Charles Boyer, Barbara Stanwyck, Dick Powell and Joel McCrea in Hollywood-produced drama. 8:30 P.M. IT. Men in Action • 4 Semi-documentary thrillers based on U. S. Treasury records. 9:00 P.M. Pick the Winner • 2 & 5 Washington news correspondent Walter Cronkite moderates as Eisenhower and Stevenson supporters debate the great issues. 9:O0 P.M. Dragnet & Gangbusters • 4 Two excellent crime dramas, based on real police stories, alternate weekly. Dragnet, Oct. 16 & 30. 'Busters, Oct. 23 & Nov. 6. 9:30 P.M. Big Town • 2 Pat McVey plays crime-cracking newspaperman, ably and beautifully assisted by blonde gal reporter Jane Nigh. 9:30 P.M. Ford Theatre • 4 A brand-new story series, especially filmed for video. IOiOO P.M. Backet Squad • 2 Petty rackets and swindles that take millions from the public get the one-two from Reed Hadley as chief of the Bunco Squad. IOiOO P.M. Martin Kane • 4 The genial private eye gives his personal attention to murders and other crimes too difficult for the police. MO:30 P.M. I've Got a Secret • 2 Emcee Garry Moore defies panelists to guess the mystery. M0:30 P.M. Author Meets the Critics • S 30-minutes of verbal mayhem concerning topical books. Friday 76 S-.OO P.M. Mama • 2 & 6 The prize-winning, heartwarming story of Norwegian immigrants. S:00 P.M. Dennis Dag Show • 4 Benny's favorite foil in a video comedy of his own. S:00 P.M. Ozzie and Harriet • 7 The Nelson family make their TV debut. 8:30 P.M. Mg Friend Mr ma • 2 The dazzling, dumb and delightful Irma played by Marie Wilson. 8:30 P.M. Twenty Questions • 5 Van Deventer and his crew play the long-popular parlor game. 9:00 P.M. Big Storg • 4 & O Actors but in a real story of a real reporter who dramatically uncovers the biggest story of his newspaper career. 9:00 P.M. Down You Go • 5 From Chi, Dr. Bergen Evans with brain-teasers for his panel. 9:30 P.M. Our Miss Brooks • 2 Eve Arden makes a strong bid for top comedy hours in this ] new video show similar in format to the radio program. 9:30 P.M. Aldrich Family • 4 & 6 Notable for Henry and his laugh-loaded, teen-age problems. IOiOO P.M. Cavalcade of Sports • 4 & 6 From Madison Square Garden, a leading fistic event of the week. 10:00 P.M. Cavalcade of Stars • 5 Top-flight variety acts with comic-host Larry Storch. MO:45 P.M. Greatest Fights of the Century • 4 The greatest bouts of past years return on film. Saturday M2-.00 Noon Big Top • 2 & 6 Real circus entertainment for children from 5 to 105. 2:00 P.M. (Approx. Time) Armed Forces Football • 2 From Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles and other points, CBS will televise football spectacles played by service teams. 2.-00 P.M. College Football • 4 A different major gridiron contest covered fully each week. 5:00 P.M. Italian Feature Film • 9 Films from the acclaimed Italian studios with English titles. Oct. 11, "Risky Game;" Antonio Candusio; Oct. 18, "Two on a Vacation," Vittorio De Sica; Oct. 25, "Measure for Measure," Caterine Baratto; Nov. 1, "Buried Allies," Milly Vitle; Nov. 8, "My Song to the Wind," Giuseppe Lugo. 7:30 P.M. Beat the Clock • 2 Game contest as studio participants attempt to perform tricky stunts in prescribed time for prizes. Bud Collyer emcees. 7:30 P.M. One Man's Familg • 4 One of the most beloved family series on radio and TV. 8:00 P.M. Jackie Gleason Show • 2 The irrepressible humor of Jackie with his great skits and pantomimes and a big revue of stars, dance and guest stars. «.-00 P.M. All Star Bevue • 4 & 6 The colossal fun frolic featuring greatest comedians of the day. 9:00 P.M. Your Show Of Shows • 4 & 6 The wonderful team of Imogene Coca and Sid Caesar in an hour and a half revue that features a guest star as host, Marguerite Piazza, Bill Hayes, Jack Russell and many others. 10:00 P.M. Balance Your Budget • 2 Bert Parks in a new quiz. 10:30 P.M. Bit Parade • 4 & 6 The ten winning candidates in pop tunes presented by Snooky Lanson, June Valli, Dorothy Collins, the Hit Paraders and the ever-present aggregation of Raymond Scott's band. Sunday 4:30 P.M. Omnibus • 2 The most ambitious ninety-minute project of the new season with quality productions of every kind of entertainment. 4:30 P.M. Ball of Fame • 4 Drama devoted to the interpretation of inspiring events. 0:30 P.M. See It Now • 2 Handsome Ed Murrow forcefully presents events of the day. 6:45 P.M. Walter Wiuchcll • 7 W. W. with items on world events, blessed events, etc. 7:00 P.M. Bed Skelton • 4 The ebullient carrot-topped comic in hilarious skits. 7:30 P.M. This is Show Business • 2 & 6 Top-drawer variety show. Clifton Fadiman as host and moderator of a panel whose comments are to be taken with a grain of laughter. Panelists: Kaufman, Levenson and guest. 0:00 P.M. Toast of the Town • 2 & 6 Enjoyment and satisfaction every week with a variety of fine performers, Toastettes. Ray Bloch and host Ed Sullivan. 8:00 P.M. Comedg Hour • 4 A gay. rollicking fun fest starring different comics weekly. 0:00 P.M. Fred Waring Show • 2 (& 6 at 0:00 P.M.) Versatile, wonderful music by Fred's grand troupe. 9:00 P.M. Television Playhouse • 4 & G An hour of your favorite Sunday-night video theatre. 9:30 P.M. Break the Bank • 2 & 8 at 6:30 P.M. Bert Parks, the Dixie Dynamo himself, interviews and offers contestants the chance to reap thousands of dollars. 1 0:00 P.M. The Web • 2 The exciting mystery drama series for a late-night thrill. J 0:00 P.M. The Doctor • 4 Warner Anderson, in the title role, is a kindly, philosophic practitioner who recounts stories of friends and patients. 10:30 P.M. What's My Line? • 2 Panelists try to guess the occupation of studio contestants.