Synopsis
An episode of an eclectic U.S. television show. Segments include: Gorgeous Joe the wrestling chimp (really a comedy act), rhythm-and-blues pianist Ivory Joe Hunter, the secrets of card sharks, shooting an arrow off a man's head, and a blackface performance by Harry Jolson. Also featured are the original commercials for Skippy Peanut Butter. This particular episode aired on DuMont, with the show moving to ABC later in 1951. This episode aired live in Los Angeles but aired as a kinescope at later dates throughout the country.
Uploader's description on archive.org
Details
- Running time
- 29 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- 1950s Classic TV, Classic TV
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- 1950s
- Kinescope
- You Asked For It
- Variety show