June 18th, 1949-June 24th, 1951 (NBC)
This prime-time half-hour musical variety series, broadcast live from Chicago, introduced Dave Garroway to national television audiences. Other regulars Jack Haskell, Cliff Norton, Connie Russell, Betty Chappel, Jimmy Russell, and Aura Vainio. The show's trademarks were its spare sets (necessitated by a low budget), and humorous endings.
The theme song for this show was "Sentimental Journey" and Garroway's first guest was Louis Armstrong. It was seen on Sunday evenings from 10-10:30PM on NBC.
Guest: Louis Armstrong sings "Sit Down, You're Rockin The Boat"
Dave Garroway mentions that Louis Armstrong was the first guest on the premiere show (Garroway At Large, June 18th, 1949).
Armstrong plays the trumpet and sings "Basin Street Blues."
Also featured are Jack Haskell, Connie Russell, Cliff Norton, Betty Chappel, Jimmy Russell, and Art Van Damme.
