Chesterfield Sound Off Time 

"Sound-Off Time" was a live, half-hour variety series with Fred Allen and Bob Hope alternating at hosts, and not very successfully. However, on December 16, 1951, "Sound-Off Time" aired the... See full summary »

Stars:

Bob Hope, Hy Averback, Les Brown

Cast

Series cast summary:
Bob Hope	...	Self - Host / ... 3 episodes, 1951
Hy Averback	...	Self 2 episodes, 1951
Les Brown	...	Self - Orchetra Leader 2 episodes, 1951

Storyline

"Sound-Off Time" was a live, half-hour variety series with Fred Allen and Bob Hope alternating at hosts, and not very successfully. However, on December 16, 1951, "Sound-Off Time" aired the pilot for "Dragnet." The broadcast garnered "Sound-Off Time's" best rating. It's sponsor, Liggett & Myers Tobacco, promptly dropped the comedians in favor of the cop.

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Plot Keywords:

comedian | variety show | company sponsor name in series title | early television | kinescope | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 October 1951 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sound Off Time

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1