May 19th, 1953- October 17th, 1954 (Dumont Network)
Broadcast times, all Dumont:
May 1953- June 1953- Tuesday- 9 to 9:30PM
July 1953- October 1953- Tuesday- 8:30PM to 9PM
October 1953- January 1954- Wednesday 10:30PM to 11:00PM.
January 1954- September 1954- Wednesday 10PM to 10:30PM
September 1954- October 1954- Sunday- 10PM to 10:30 PM.
Broadcast from Chicago, this half-hour series presented light classical and popular selections without commercial interruptions. Robert Trendler conducted the orchestra and vocalists included Jackie Van, Mike Douglas, Henri Noel, Eleanor Warner (1953-1954), Dolores Peterson (1954).
Other Notes: In 1954, Dolores Peterson replaced Eleanor Warner.
Mike Douglas and Jackie Van sang the more popular tunes while Henri Noel, Eleanor Warner, and Dolores Peterson handled the meatier stuff. Repertoire was primarily standards, including medleys from "Carousel", "South Pacific", and other Broadway shows. Robert Trendler's 34 piece orchestra provided the lush accompaniment.
Highlights from the 4-7-54 broadcast:
"Romberg Overture"
"Spring Is Here"
"While We're Young"
"Someone Lovelier Than You"
"Lullaby Of Broadway"- Mike Douglas
"I Only Have Eyes For You"
"Ooh That Kiss"
"Summer Night"
"Latin From Manhattan"
"Chattanooga Choo Choo"
Theme Signoff
Signoff: "This is the Dumont Television Network." From the announcer.
