TV Shows released in 1947

Meet the Press

58/100

Weekly news program offering political interviews and analysis of current events by elected officials and experts.

The Howdy Doody Show

82/100

The first nationally televised American children's TV program and a prototype for what followed. Buffalo Bob Smith hosts while the puppet, Howdy Doody, stars.

Kraft Theatre

86/100

A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.

Kukla, Fran and Ollie

83/100

Stump the Stars

87/100

Television's first treatment of "Charades" as played by Hollywood celebrities. The giveaway was the use of gestures that defined "film", "TV show", "book" or "song" as well as "small word (... See full summary »

Mary Kay and Johnny

83/100

The adventures and misadventures of the strait-laced bank employee Johnny Stearns and his zany wife Mary Kay.

Public Prosecutor

59/100

A film noir drama-dey cop & crime show, Public Prosecutor was created for one major networks but they gave up on the series and another early TV network called DuMont picked it up.

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Memory Lane

"Memory Lane" was a lighthearted nostalgic live broadcast where "Television's Singing Troubadour," Jimmie Jackson, took his audience on a "musical stroll down Memory Lane." The show also ... See full summary »

KTLA 5 News at 6

Juvenile Jury

61/100

An unusual discussion series, in which the panelists were children.

The Newscenter

85/100

Americana

33/100

Sponsored by the makers of the Encyclopedia Americana, this quiz show featured questions on obscure bits of American folklore and history that had been sent in by home viewers. Originally, ... See full summary »

Major League Baseball on NBC

76/100

Television Playhouse

38/100

This program featured live performances of plays, some by famous authors, e.g., Tennessee Williams but...

The Walter Compton News

Walter Compton read the news, accompanied by occasional use of slides.

Know Your New York

Contestants were phoned, and were asked to identify historic buildings and landmarks in New York. Correct answers resulted in the contestant getting $5 and a turkey (at least during an episode broadcast on 20 November 1947).

Play the Game

The Handle Bar

The Army Hour

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Highway to the Stars

A soap opera about a singer who tries to make it big in the city. Ran from August to October 1947.

Seaside Concert Parties

Melody Bar Ranch

A program of western music.

Author Meets the Critics

A panel show in which two critics debated a recently-published book; one critic would assail it, the other would praise it. Later in the program, the author would be given the chance to ... See full summary »