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#10606: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1954-05-31, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Andrew Sisters , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.

Guests: The Andrew Sisters.

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                                                                                                                                      
#10581: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1954-06-09, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Jack Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Fontane Sisters. Mitchell Ayres, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra.

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                 
#10582: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1954-06-11, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                 
#10578: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1954-06-13, CBS, 14 min.
Perry Como , Les Paul , Mary Ford , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guests: Les Paul and Mary Ford.     

Mitchell Ayres  Orchestra.

Announcer: Dick Stark.                                                                  
#10580: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1954-06-16, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Anthony , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guest: Ray Anthony.      

Announcer: Dick Stark.                                                                            
#10583: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1954-06-18, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                              
#10584: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1954-10-04, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                              
#10585: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1955-01-03, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                                           
#10586: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1955-01-05, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                                                        
#10587: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1955-05-25, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                                                                     
#10588: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1955-06-01, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                                                                                  
#10589: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1955-06-06, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                                                                                               
#10590: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1955-06-08, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                                                                                                            
#10591: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1955-06-10, CBS, min.
Perry Como , Fontane Sisters , Ray Charles Singers , Jack Brown , Dick Stark , Mitchell Ayres Orchestra , Mitchell Ayres

October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 
(CBS TV Monday, Wednesday, Friday 15 minute broadcasts).

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Fontane Sisters, Jack Brown, Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres. 

Announcer: Dick Stark                                                                                                                                                                                         
#10390: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1955-12-24, NBC, 5 min.
Perry Como , Roger Ray

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guest: Xylophone comedian Roger Ray.                             
#10240A: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1956-05-05, NBC, min.
Perry Como , George Gobel

December 24, 1948 - June 4, 1950 NBC TV
October 2, 1950 - June 24, 1955 CBS TV
September 12, 1955 - June 1959 NBC TV 
Sept. 1959 - June 12, 1963. NBC TV (KRAFT MUSIC HALL)


In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Perry's guest is comedian George Gobel.                                                
#10375: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1956-05-05, NBC, min.
Perry Como , George Gobel , Dorothy Stay

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guests: George Gobel, Dorothy Stay.                                      
#10355: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1956-12-08, NBC, min.
Perry Como , Pearl Bailey

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guest: Pearl Bailey.                                              
#13172: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1957-05-04, NBC, 1 min.
Perry Como

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

The closing moments of the Perry Como Show.                                                    
#13181: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1957-05-11, NBC, 8 min.
Liberace , Perry Como

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Liberace is the guest.   

NOTE:
An early example of the new 8 second NBC OPENING COLOR announcement:
" The following program is  brought to you in LIVING  color on  NBC."
 Formerly, the opening announcement stated the word COMPATIBLE color...                                                                       
#13184: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1957-05-18, NBC, 3 min.
Joey Bishop , Perry Como

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Perry's guest is comedian Joey Bishop.                                                                
#13199: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1957-06-05, NBC, 14 min.
Ed Wynn , Perry Como , Ethel Merman

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guests are Ethel Merman and Ed Wynn. Perry Como and Ethel Merman sing Irving Berlin melodies.                                                                                      
#13225: POLLY BERGEN SHOW, THE
1957-10-05, NBC, 6 min.
Polly Bergen , Ernie Kovacs , Jule Styne , Percy Dovetonsills

        September 21, 1957 - May 31, 1958
Polly Bergen hosted her own variety series for one season. The half-hour show alternated biweekly wit CLUB OASIS and featured the orchestra of Luther Henderson, Jr. The show's theme song, "The Party's Over," was composed by Jule Styne.

Guest is Ernie Kovacs who jokingly comments about the Russian satellite, "Sputnik." Kovacs performs a comedy routine as Percy Dovetonsills. This was the third show of the series.

                                      
#9478: POLLY BERGEN SHOW
1957-11-02, NBC, 25 min.
Polly Bergen , Don Ameche , Irving Berlin , Jule Styne , Luther Anderson, Jr.

        September 21, 1957 - May 31, 1958
Polly Bergen hosted her own variety series for one season. The half-hour show alternated biweekly wit CLUB OASIS and featured the orchestra of Luther Henderson, Jr. The show's theme song, "The Party's Over," was composed by Jule Styne.

Tonight's show is a tribute to Irving Berlin. Polly sings, "All Alone,"Alexander's Ragtime Band," and "Simple Melody."                 
#13238: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1957-11-02, NBC, 4 min.
Ed Wynn , Perry Como

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Perry's guest is Ed Wynn.                                                                 
#13255: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1957-12-07, NBC, 6 min.
Red Buttons , Perry Como , Ethel Merman

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guests are Ethel Merman and Red Buttons.

                                                                
#10508: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1958-02-01, NBC, 2 min.
Mike Nichols , Elaine May , Perry Como

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guests : Mike Nichols and Elaine May.

                                                                             
#10539: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1958-02-01, NBC, 2 min.
Mike Nichols , Elaine May , Perry Como

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guests : Mike Nichols and Elaine May.

Duplicate of 10508. 

                                                                                          
#10475: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1958-03-15, WNBC, 19 min.
Perry Como , Jack Carter , Maureen OHara

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.

Guests: Maureen O'Hara, Jack Carter.
#10280: PHIL SILVERS ON BROADWAY
1958-05-13, CBS, 00 min.
Phil Silvers , Allan Melvin , Georgann Johnson , William Redfield , Walter Dare Wahl , Darryl Richard , Gloria Krieger , Billy Sands , Herbie Faye , Maurice Gosfield

Phil Silvers stars in a live variety show, with the accent on comedy.     

Duplicate of #7351.                                                
#7351: PHIL SILVERS ON BROADWAY
1958-05-13, CBS, 00 min.
Phil Silvers , Allan Melvin , Georgann Johnson , William Redfield , Walter Dare Wahl , Darryl Richard , Gloria Krieger , Billy Sands , Herbie Faye , Maurice Gosfield

Phil Silvers stars in a live variety show, with the accent on comedy.                                                    
#10490: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE:
1958-09-13, WNBC, 52 min.
Robert Preston , Perry Como , Jimmy Van Heusen , Maureen OHara

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.

Guests: Maureen O'Hara, Robert Preston, Jimmy Van Heusen. Rare broadcast not kinescoped by NBC. First color NBC broadcast in new Ziegfeld Theatre head studio.
#10493: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE:
1958-09-20, WNBC, 6 min.
Tommy Sands , Don Wilson , Perry Como , Vivian Blaine

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.

Guests: Tommy Sands, Vivian Blaine, Don Wilson, Thelma Ritter. Opening six minutes only.
#10514: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1958-10-04, NBC, 31 min.
Alan King , Perry Como , Anne Jeffries , Robert Sterling

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guests : Robert Sterling, Anne Jeffries, Alan King.

                                                                                          
#7332: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW
1958-10-08, ABC, 00 min.
Patti Page , Carl Reiner

September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959.

Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.                                                                                          
#5931*: PONTIAC STAR PARADE: <b>"GINGER ROGERS SPECIAL"</b>
1958-10-15, WCBS, 54 min.
N/A

Presented on various networks, a series of specials which aired mostly on videotape (1958-1960).
#7333: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW
1958-10-15, ABC, 00 min.
Patti Page

September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959.

Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.                                                                                                       
#9484: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1958-10-18, NBC, 21 min.
Jaye P. Morgan , Perry Como , Jule Styne , Joel Gray

  Perry presents a tribute to composer Jule Styne.           
#7334: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW
1958-11-05, ABC, 00 min.
Patti Page , Red Buttons

September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959.

Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.                                                                                                                    
#10462: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1958-11-15, WNBC, 10 min.
Perry Como

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.

Songs include, "When You Come To The End Of The Day," and "Ship Ahoy." Conclusion of the show.
#7336: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1958-11-22, NBC, 00 min.
Perry Como , Jimmie Rodgers , Dorothy Collins

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.                                       
#7331: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW
1958-11-26, ABC, 00 min.
Patti Page , Florence Henderson , Bill Hayes

September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959.

Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.                                                                             
#7325: PAT BOONE CHEVY SHOWROOM, THE
1958-11-27, ABC, 00 min.
Steve Allen , Pat Boone

October 3rd, 1957-June 23rd, 1960.

Singer Pat Boone hosted this half-hour ABC variety series, featuring top-name guest stars. Sponsored by Chevrolet.                                        
#7337: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1958-11-29, NBC, 00 min.
Perry Como , Ethel Merman , Conway Twitty , Gower Champion , Marge Champion , Hugh Martin , Ralph Lane

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.                                                    
#10228: PONTIAC STAR PARADE: VICTOR BORGE SHOW
1958-11-29, CBS, min.
Victor Borge , Andre Popp , Alicia Markova , Axel Stordahl , Kurt Weill

Victor Borge spends most of his one-hour special at the piano not playing it, but generally pulling gags, sassing the audience and acting as thought he were going to touch the keyboard. 

Borge remembers when he was four-years old and how his mother and father predicted that he would be a great pianist. 

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"Moonlight Sonata,".........................................Victor Borge

Medley of songs orchestrated by Kurt Weill..............Andre Popp           
#7335: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW
1958-12-01, ABC, 00 min.
Leslie Uggams , Patti Page , Vivian Blaine

September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959.

Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.                                                                                                                                 
#10487: PAT BOONE CHEVY SHOWROOM, THE
1958-12-11, ABC, 12 min.
Pat Boone

October 3rd, 1957-June 23rd, 1960.

Singer Pat Boone hosted this half-hour ABC variety series, featuring top-name guest stars. Sponsored by Chevrolet.                                                     
#10488: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE:
1958-12-13, WNBC, 19 min.
Kate Smith , Perry Como , Andy Williams , Joey Bishop , Harry Ruby

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.

Guests: Kate Smith, Andy Williams, Joey Bishop, Harry Ruby.
#7329: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW
1959-00-00, ABC, 00 min.
Patti Page , Duke Ellington

September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959.

Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.                                                   
#7328: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW
1959-00-00, ABC, 00 min.
Patti Page

September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959.

Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.                                                   
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