TV Shows released in 1952

The Ralph Edwards Television Show

The Tim McCoy Show

The Tim McCoy TV show was an afternoon hour on KTLA channel 5 in Los Angeles at 5 pm, LIVE. Used to set in front of the tv everyday watching. He hosted the show showing old Westerns. He ... See full summary »

The Files of Jeffrey Jones

Law school student and former G.I. Jeffrey Jones works as a private investigator in Los Angeles, California. Being broke, he hangs out at the Golden Bubble, getting advice from Joe the ... See full summary »

Hit Parade

The U.S. Royal Showcase

Live show with three different acts, i.e., a star comedian, a star singer and an aspiring comedian.

Up to Paar

Live quiz show that appeared three times a week. Paar would pick contestants from the studio audience and quiz them about current news events; the contestants would win money for each right... See full summary »

Orient Express

Help Thy Neighbor

Fatherly host Hal Styles introduces Los Angeles residents-in-need to the viewer (and to a studio audience) and calls for donations and pledges of goodwill.

Valentino

Barry Valentino hosted a program of songs, poetry and romantic monologues.

The Walter Winchell Show

Simulcast of Walter Winchell's radio show.

Welcome Travelers

Daytime chat show where visitors to Chicago were invited on & given gifts after talking with the hosts.

The Week in Religion

One hour ecumenical religious show divided into three 20-minute segments for the Protestants, Catholics and Jewish viewers.

What Happened?

This quiz show, an "I've Got A Secret" clone, lasted three weeks in the summer of 1952. The panelists attempted to guess what event had happened to the contestants by asking questions. ... See full summary »

Wheel of Fortune

This summer replacement show rewarded people who had performed heroic deeds or had helped others. The contestants were brought on stage and Todd Russell would relate what they had done. ... See full summary »

Who's There?

Summer replacement show with the three panelists attempting to guess a celebrity's name after viewing articles of clothing or props associated with him or her.

Thunderbolt the Wondercolt

Your Lucky Clue

Each week, two teams, one composed of two detectives and the other composed of two amateurs, tried to solve mysteries, most of which were by Arthur Conan Doyle. The live audience knew where... See full summary »

Your Prize Story

The audience was requested to submit first-hand stories that were rewritten and performed on this live, weekly program.

Operation Diplomat

Small Fry Frolics

Huckleberry Finn

The Sand Castle

Anne of Green Gables

Meet Your Match

Emil and the Detectives