Synopsis
An episode of an eclectic U.S. TV series. Segments in this episode include an octopus, a demonstration of an unusual musical instrument called the theremin, how movie special effects are done, and a recreation of a 1920s vaudeville routine by El Brendel and Flo Bert. Also included are the original commercials for Skippy peanut butter. This particular episode aired on DuMont, with the show moving to ABC later in 1951. The date is per a search of vintage Los Angeles newspapers. This episode aired live in that city, but aired as a kinescope at later dates throughout the country.
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Details
- Running time
- 29 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- 1950s Classic TV, Classic TV
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Kinescope
- 1950s
- You Asked For It
- Variety show