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Starlit Time
American variety TV series (1950) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Starlit Time is a variety series that was broadcast on the DuMont Television Network. The series aired from April 9 to November 19, 1950.[1] It was also known as The S. S. Holiday.[2][3]
This show aired Sundays at 7 pm ET[4] and replaced Front Row Center.[1]
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Format and personnel
Initially Starlit Time consisted of two distinct hours of programming with Minnie Jo Curtis linking the two segments in the role of a switchboard operator. Bill Williams was the master of ceremonies for the first hour, titled "Welcome Mat",[5] which included Gordon Dilworth and the Sylvia Meredith puppets, dancers Sandra Lee and Sam Steen, and comedienne Bibi Osterwald, with Reggie Beane providing music.[6] The second hour, "Phil Hanna Sings",[5] starred Hanna. Other performers in that segment were singer Holly Harris, the dance team Roberto and Alicia, and comedienne Elaine Stritch. The Cy Coleman trio provided music.[6]
By the end of April 1950, the program had been cut to one hour, broadcast from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time with Williams and Hanna as co-hosts.[5]
Bela Lugosi made a rare TV guest appearance on May 21.[1] Other guest stars who appeared on the program included Mildred Bailey.[7]
Bob Loewi was the producer, and Pat Fay was the director.[2] Fred Scott was the announcer.[8]
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Critical response
A review of the April 9, 1950, episode in the trade publication Billboard said of the two-segment episode, "their coupling remains somewhat of a mystery."[9] The second hour received more praise than the first, and the review complimented camera work and production.[9]
Another review (of the August 13, 1950, episode) in Billboard said that the program "has some excellent, even if not socko, moments of entertainment."[8] The review commended the music of Beane's trio but said that the comedy "was decidedly negative, however, and could be dispensed with."[8]
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Episode status
As with most DuMont series, no episodes are known to exist.[citation needed]
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