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HOUR GLASS

Air Date/Released Thursday, May 9, 1946
Station/Studio NBC
Host/Star Evelyn Eaton
Featuring Joe Besser (Solo)

Television's first live variety show. Preceding the use of kinescope, no video recordings exist, only promotional photographs.

Joe Besser performs his classic "Army Drill" routine with stage partner Jimmy Little. Other performances include a comedy monologue by Doodles Weaver, a dramatic scene with Paul Douglas and James Monks from the Broadway play MOONSHINE, songs by Evelyn Knight, and dances by Enrica & Novella plus Miriam LaVelle.


Cast: Evelyn Eaton (MC), Joe Besser, Jimmy Little, Doodles Weaver, Paul Douglas, James Monks, Evelyn Knight, Enrica & Novella, Miriam LaVelle

Crew: Ed Sobel (Director), Howard Reilly (Producer), Ed Rice (Writer)
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