TV Shows released in 1950

The Show Goes On

Arthur Godfrey and His Ukulele

Battle Report

At the Mayor's Desk

This series originally featured Mayor William O'Dwyer of New York City, and featured discussion of things related to the running of the city. When O'Dwyer resigned, Vincent R. Impellitteri became the host.

Billy Boone and Cousin Kib

The Stork Club

NBC Comics

By Popular Demand

Can You Top This

Cavalcade of Bands

A live big-band musical series, airing on Tuesday evenings.

In the News

Chance of a Lifetime

At first, it was a guessing game; but in 1952 the format changed to being a talent contest.

Years of Crisis

An annual year end news roundup, scheduled for late December or early January, moderated for most of its run by Edward R. Murrow. The program featured discussions of world events with CBS reporters.

Life with Linkletter

Variety show on ABC starring Art Linkletter.

Jim and Judy in Teleland

Help Yourself

An audience-participation show, with games and prizes.

Movietown USA

Crash Corrigan's Ranch

Children's variety show in a western setting featuring music and skits.

Kuda Bux, Hindu Mystic

A showcase for the Indian mystic, renowned for performing various feats while blindfolded.

Don Ameche's Musical Playhouse

Joey Faye's Frolics

This was a comedy variety show that was canceled after two episodes.

Lucky Dip

Leave It to Papa

Life with Snarky Parker

This western featuring the Bill and Cora Baird puppets was about the adventures of Deputy Sheriff Snarky Parker and his horse Heathcliff in the town of Hotrock in the 1850s.

Floor Show at the Regency Room