The Gay Nineties Revue
| The Gay Nineties Revue | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Joseph E. Howard |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | August 11, 1948 – 1949 |
The Gay Nineties Revue is an American variety series that aired live on ABC Television from August 11, 1948 to mid-1949 on Wednesdays at 8pm ET. The host was songwriter Joseph E. Howard, who was reportedly age 71 at the time he hosted the show.
Production background
[edit]Howard was a popular songwriter and singer, who later had a successful career capitalizing on the nostalgia many had for the "Gay 90's". The series was a hit on radio, before premiering on television.
Preservation status
[edit]At least one episode of this show survives, which can be viewed online at the Internet Archive.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- Alex McNeil, Total Television, (New York: Penguin Books, fourth edition, 1980) ISBN 0-14-024916-8
- Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows, (New York: Ballantine Books, third edition, 1964) ISBN 0-345-31864-1