The Admiral Broadway Revue (1949– )

A comedy/variety show featuring the early performances of Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca.

Stars:

Sid Caesar, Mary McCarty, Imogene Coca

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Sid Caesar	...	Himself - Comedian (18 episodes, 1949)
Mary McCarty	...	Herself - Regular Performer (18 episodes, 1949)
Imogene Coca	...	Herself - Comedian (18 episodes, 1949)
Marge Champion	...	Herself - Dancer (16 episodes, 1949)
Gower Champion	...	Himself - Dancer (16 episodes, 1949)

Storyline

In the style of Milton Berle and Ed Sullivan, this Friday- night variety show starring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca was designed in a style somewhere between Broadway and Vaudeville. Presenting a broad array of entertainment, from comedy acts to acrobatic and musical numbers, this program featured a large number of contemporary and future television stars.

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Plot Keywords:

musical number | variety | comedian | stand up comedy | monologue | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 January 1949 (USA)

Filming Locations:

International Theatre - 5 Columbus Circle, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to the book by Ted Sennett, this show was taken off the air by the sponsor. It was not canceled due to censorship issues or low ratings. The TV show was SO successful, Admiral couldn't keep up with the demand for its products.

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Connections

Featured in Broadway: The American Musical: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin': 1943-1960 (2004)

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