Hour Glass
:"Hour Glass" also refers to a device for measuring time, see Hourglass. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hour Glass was the first regularly scheduled variety show shown on American network television. It ran on NBC from May of 1946 until March of 1947. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hour Glass was sponsored by Standard Brands. The program included comedians, musicians, entertaining films (such as a film of dance in South America), and long, live commercials for the sponsor's products. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Such famous names as Doodles Weaver, Bert Lahr, Joe Besser, Dennis Day, Jerry Colonna and Peggy Lee appeared on the program. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ On November 14, 1946, Edgar Bergen brought his ventriloquism act to the show. It was the first time that a major radio performer had appeared on television. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The show was co-hosted by Eddie Mayehoff and Helen Parrish. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Time: :For alternate uses of "time", see Time (disambiguation) or see TIME (magazine).... Hourglass: An hourglass, also known as a sandglass or sand timer, is a device for the measurement of time. It consists of two glass bulbs placed one above the other which are connected by a narrow tube. One of the bulbs is usually filled with fine sand which flows through the narrow tube into the bottom bulb... Variety show: A variety show is a show with a variety of acts, often including music and comedy skits, especially on television.... Hour Glass related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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