Hour Glass

:"Hour Glass" also refers to a device for measuring time, see Hourglass.

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Time - 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.

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Variety show - Network television - NBC - 1946 - 1947

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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.

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Standard Brands - South America

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Such famous names as Doodles Weaver, Bert Lahr, Joe Besser, Dennis Day, Jerry Colonna and Peggy Lee appeared on the program.

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Doodles Weaver - Bert Lahr - Joe Besser - Dennis Day - Jerry Colonna - Peggy Lee

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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.

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November 14 - Edgar Bergen - Ventriloquism - Radio - Television

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The show was co-hosted by Eddie Mayehoff and Helen Parrish.

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Eddie Mayehoff - Helen Parrish

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