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The Colgate Comedy Hour: Season 1

Poster for The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1

42 episodes · premiered Sep 10, 1950

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  1. Episode 1: Revenge with Music Sep 10, 1950 Eddie Cantor hosts the premiere episode of the series, joined by actor/dancer Tommy Wonder, opera soprano Yma Sumac, dancer Danny Daniels, Yiddish theatre star Joseph Buloff, Lew Hearn…
  2. Episode 2: Let's Face It Sep 17, 1950 Hosted by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, has Dean and Jerry alongside gorgeous Marilyn Maxwell ("The Lemon Drop Kid") and comedian Leonard Barr. Sketches include a backstage bit with Martin…
  3. Episode 3: Fred Allen Sep 24, 1950 Fred Allen makes his hosting debut. His guests include actors Monte Woolley and Peter Donald; Risë Stevens from the Metropolitian Opera; ballet stars Sono Osato, Hugh Laing and Zachary…
  4. Episode 4: 10/1/1950 Oct 1, 1950 In this episode sponsored by Frigidaire, Bobby Clark makes his debut as host. His guests include actress Joan Blondell and Broadway composer Sigmund Romberg. Clark appears in a comedy…
  5. Episode 5: Eddie Cantor Oct 8, 1950 Eddie Cantor returns as host with Al Goodman and his Orchestra. Cantor does a sketch with his character 'Maxi the Taxi', and performs 'Dinah' in a production number.
  6. Episode 6: Martin & Lewis: Anything Goes Oct 15, 1950 Kitty Kallen; The Skylarks; Mayor Ralph Villani of Newark, N.J.; Mayor Walter Sterling of Steubenville, Ohio; and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra.
  7. Episode 7: Fred Allen Oct 22, 1950 Fred Allen hosts and welcomes guests Broadway actress/singer Ella Logan; dancers Anthony, Allyn and Hodges; comedians Mort and Art Havel; and from Allen's radio program comedian (and…
  8. Episode 8: Bobby Clark Oct 29, 1950 Vaudeville and film comedian Bobby Clark hosted this show sponsored by Frigidaire. Clark welcomes baseball announcer Mel Allen; singer/actress Frances Langford; tennis player Gussie Moran…
  9. Episode 9: Eddie Cantor Nov 5, 1950 Eddie Cantor hosts and is joined by his wife, Ida Cantor; his son-in law actor Robert Gari; radio comedian Charlie Cantor (no relation); dancers Fred and Sledge; Lesli Scott; Bil and Cora…
  10. Episode 10: Martin & Lewis Nov 12, 1950 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis return with guests singer/actress Kitty Kallen; future 'Jackie Gleason Show' co-star Joyce Randoph; comic dancer Leonard Barr; comic actor Sammy Petrillo; the…
  11. Episode 11: Fred Allen Nov 19, 1950 Fred Allen hosts with guests humorist/author H. Allen Smith; Tony award winning actress Sheila Bond; and Broadway performer Billy Tabbert.
  12. Episode 12: Bob Hope Nov 26, 1950 A nervous-looking Bob Hope makes his debut as host in this Frigidaire-sponsored episode. His guests include: Marilyn Maxwell; country singer Jimmy Wakely; vocalists The Taylor Maids; dance…
  13. Episode 13: Eddie Cantor Dec 3, 1950 Eddie Cantor hosts and welcomes guests jazz pianist Joe Bushkin; actor Jack Albertson; co-star of the TV series 'Mama', Dick Van Patten; actress Connie Sawyer; acrobats The Amadis; June…
  14. Episode 14: Tickets Please! Dec 10, 1950 Comic dancers Paul and Grace (The Hartmans) star in this adaptation of their just-ended Broadway review, 'Tickets, Please!" Joining them are cast members from the show: Jack Albertson…
  15. Episode 15: 12/17/1950 Dec 17, 1950 Fred Allen makes his final appearance as host. His guests include: comic Doc Rockwell; opera singer Eileen Farrell; The Christianis acrobat act; and from Allen's radio show Kenny Delmar…
  16. Episode 16: Bob Hope Dec 24, 1950 Bob Hope hosts this episode, sponsored by Frigidaire. His guests include: His guests include: opera star Lily Pons; Elanor Roosevelt; Bob Cummings; harpist Robert Maxwell; New York Mayor…
  17. Episode 17: Eddie Cantor Dec 31, 1950 Danny Thomas, Ed Wynn and Sigmund Romberg.
  18. Episode 18: Abbot & Costello Jan 7, 1951 Abbott and Costello's first time as hosts. Several comedy routines including their classic: "Who's On First".
  19. Episode 19: Jerry Lester Jan 14, 1951 Joan Bennett; Fred Allen; Pat O'Brien; Kukla, Fran & Ollie; The Mello-Larks the cast of Broadway Open House: Dagmar; David Street; Jack Adrian; Milton DeLugg; and Wayne Howell.
  20. Episode 20: Bobby Clark Jan 21, 1951 Julie Wilson; Willie, West and McGinty; The Maxwells; Miriam Wakefield; Bobby Lane and Claire; Jack Mann; Dick Dana; and Tom Jones and his Orchestra.
  21. Episode 21: Eddie Cantor Jan 28, 1951 Lee Fairfax, Basil O'Connor, Dave Powell, Joe Marks, and Estelle Sloan.
  22. Episode 22: Martin & Lewis Feb 4, 1951 Polly Bergen, Mary Ann Niles, Bob Fosse, and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra. Note: Martin & Lewis had not hosted in nearly three months only because they were off in Hollywood making a…
  23. Episode 23: The Spike Jones Show Feb 11, 1951 The City Slickers, George Rock, Sir Frederick Gas, Freddy and Dick Morgan, Bill King, The Wayne Marlin Trio, Lois Ray, Gale Robbins, and Laverne Pearson Note: There was also a cameo…
  24. Episode 24: Bobby Clark Feb 18, 1951 Basil Rathbone, Sarah Churchill, Walter Abel, Nelson Case, Mary Boland, Fran Warren, and Danny Scholl.
  25. Episode 25: Eddie Cantor Feb 25, 1951 Lena Horne, Jack Albertson, Charlie Cantor, Bil and Cora Baird Marionettes, Landre and Verna, Phil Kramer, Marcia Walter, Chris Barbery, and Al Goodman and his Orchestra.
  26. Episode 26: Tony Martin Mar 4, 1951 Milton Berle, The Andrews Sisters, and Leonard Sues.
  27. Episode 27: Abbot & Costello Mar 11, 1951 Lon Chaney Jr.; Sid Fields; Jarmila Novotna; Jesse, James & Carnell; Milton Frome; Ann Thomas; Gregg Sherwood; and Al Goodman and his Orchestra.
  28. Episode 28: Beatrice Lillie Mar 18, 1951 Rex Harrison, Wally Cox, Nelson Case, Jean Sablon, Valerie Bettis.
  29. Episode 29: Eddie Cantor Mar 25, 1951 Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, and Al Goodman and his Orchestra.
  30. Episode 30: Eddie Cantor Apr 1, 1951 Eddie Fisher, Joel Grey, William Warfield, Evelyn Gould, Gehrig and Weismuller, Tony and Eddy, and Michell Auclair.
  31. Episode 31: Bob Hope Apr 8, 1951 Rex Harrison, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Cantor, Ed Wynn, Jimmy Durante, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Lilli Palmer, Janis Paige, Arthur Treacher, Frank "Sugar Chile" Robinson, Tex and Jinx McCrary…
  32. Episode 32: Tony Martin Apr 15, 1951 Tony Martin hosts this installment. His guests include: comedian Fred Allen; actress Celeste Holm; ballet star Kathryn Lee; jazz clarinetist Peanuts Hucko; Broadway performer Joe Silver…
  33. Episode 33: Eddie Cantor Apr 22, 1951 Eddie Cantor hosts this weeks show. His guests include: actress Anne Jeffreys; Robert Gari; Charlie Cantor; dancers Gehrig and Weismuller, Hal Loman and Joan Field. Cantor performs a 'Maxi…
  34. Episode 34: Martin & Lewis Apr 29, 1951 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis host this telecast from Chicago. Their guests include: singer Helen O'Connell; dance team Bob Fosse & Mary Ann Niles; Ladd Lyon; announcer Mike Wallace; and…
  35. Episode 35: Phil Silvers May 6, 1951 Phil Silvers hosts this week's edition. His guest list includes: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis; singer Vivian Blaine; comic Joey Faye; and Al Goodman and his Orchestra. Blaine and Silvers…
  36. Episode 36: Beatrice Lillie May 13, 1951 Beatrice Lillie hosts this episode sponsored by Frigidaire. Her guests include: singer Dick Haymes; comic actor Wally Cox; actor Victor Moore; singer/actor Harold Lang; and Broadway star…
  37. Episode 37: Martin & Lewis May 20, 1951 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis host this week's show. Their guests include: singer Jane Morgan; the dance team of Bob Fosse & Mary Ann Niles; a cameo by Eddie Cantor; and Dick Stabile and his…
  38. Episode 38: Eddie Cantor May 27, 1951 Eddie Cantor hosts this week's show. His guests include: a teen-aged Joel Grey; big band vocalist Connie Haines; Charlie Cantor; Herbert Coleman; Monsieur Crayone; TV actor Joe Silver; Lou…
  39. Episode 39: Martin & Lewis Jun 3, 1951 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis host this week's episode. Their guests include: The DeMarco Sisters; comedian/singer Sonny King; actor Tommy Farrell; Rosette Shaw; comic actor and 'Colgate'…
  40. Episode 40: Jackie Gleason and Fred Allen Jun 10, 1951 Jackie Gleason, starring on DuMont's 'Cavalcade of Stars', hosts this episode sponsored by Frigidaire. His guests include: Fred Allen; Vivian Blaine and actress Joan Carroll.
  41. Episode 41: Eddie Cantor Jun 17, 1951 Eddie Cantor is the host and welcomes guests including: 'Mr. Television' Milton Berle; comics Jack E. Leonard and Phil Foster, bombshell Dagmar; Junie Keegan; and Ida Cantor. Also…
  42. Episode 42: Martin & Lewis Jun 24, 1951 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis host this first season closer. Their guests include: singer Janis Paige; comic and show writer Danny Arnold; The Johnny Conrad Dancers; cameos by Tony Martin…