Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue

Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue is an American television variety series. The show aired on ABC on Sunday evenings from November 6, 1949, through March 30, 1952 hosted by Paul Whiteman.^[1]

Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue
Also known as	The Goodyear Summertime Revue
Genre	Variety
Presented by	Paul Whiteman
Theme music composer	George Gershwin
Opening theme	"Rhapsody in Blue"
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	23–25 minutes
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	November 6, 1949 (1949-11-06) – March 30, 1952 (1952-03-30)

Overview

The show was hosted by band leader Paul Whiteman at the same time as he was also hosting a Saturday talent show called Paul Whiteman's TV Teen Club. The Goodyear Revue, sponsored by Goodyear, also showcased Junie Keegan from the TV Teen Club.^[2]

The show was a typical variety show, with several well-known performers of the time making appearances. Performers who appeared on the show included Risë Stevens, the Vienna Boys' Choir,^[3] Victor Borge, Jane Froman, Mel Tormé, Charles Laughton, Mindy Carson, and Peggy Lee.

Singers Earl Wrightson and Maureen Cannon were regulars late in the show's run. In Summer 1951, Wrightson and Cannon took over hosting duties while Whiteman was on vacation during, and renamed The Goodyear Summertime Revue.^[2]

Production

Ward Byron and William H. Brown Jr. were the producers, and Brown and Babette Henry were the directors.^[4][5][6][7] Pembroke Davenport was the choral director.^[4] The program originated at WJZ-TV in New York City.^[8]