Hour Glass (1946–1947)

An almost forgotten landmark series in TV history, "Hour Glass" was the first variety show produced for television. Included were songs, skits, and a chorus line. Many of the biggest names ... See full summary »

Stars:

Edgar Bergen, Joe Besser, Paul Douglas

Cast

Series cast summary:
Edgar Bergen		(1 episode, 1946)
Joe Besser		(1 episode, 1946)
Paul Douglas		(1 episode, 1946)
Evelyn Eaton	...	Hostess, First Episode Only (1 episode, 1946)
Doodles Weaver	...	Himself (1 episode, 1946)

Storyline

An almost forgotten landmark series in TV history, "Hour Glass" was the first variety show produced for television. Included were songs, skits, and a chorus line. Many of the biggest names in the entertainment industry were guests.

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Plot Keywords:

variety | lost tv series

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 May 1946 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Only audio recordings and a few still remain of this series, which pre-dated the ability to record live television via kinescope.

User Reviews

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