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The Wonderful World of Entertainment
Oct 6, 1959
A musical variety show revolving around the music of the 1930s through 1950s, in which the history of show business—including motion pictures, radio, television, and vaudeville—is
The Jazz Singer
Oct 13, 1959
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
The Turn of the Screw
Oct 20, 1959
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being pos
The Secret World of Kids
Oct 27, 1959
Art Linkletter's variety episode pays tribute to children with guests Richard M. and his mother Hannah Nixon; comedian Ed Wynn; motion picture actors Ann Blyth and Vincent Price; c
The Dean Martin Show
Nov 3, 1959
An hour of songs, dances and comedy with Dean Martin as the host and his guests are Frank Sinatra, Mickey Rooney, and the dance team of Augie and Margo.
The Wicked Scheme of Jebal Deeks
Nov 10, 1959
A disgruntled bank employee executes an elaborate corporate sabotage against his employers.
George Burns in the Big Time
Nov 17, 1959
A musical variety episode featuring comedians and performers George Burns, Jack Benny, Eddie Cantor, and George Jessel reliving their early days in vaudeville.
Merman on Broadway
Nov 24, 1959
Ethel Merman presents showtunes from her Broadway hits, with Hollywood stars Tab Hunter and Fess Parker, and comedian Tom Poston. Bobby Sherwood's trumpet accompanies one Merman nu
My Three Angels
Dec 8, 1959
Three convicts escaping from Devil's Island take refuge with a struggling storekeeper and his family, and are able to help them out of their straits.
Cindy's Fella
Dec 15, 1959
Peddler Azel Dorsey and a drifter wander into a town and help young Cindy find her prince, in this old-west take on the Cinderella fable.
Christmas Startime with Leonard Bernstein
Dec 22, 1959
A musical Christmas celebration featuring Leonard Bernstein, the New York Philharmonic, Marian Anderson, the Schola Cantorum, the Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in London and others
Meet Cyd Charisse
Dec 29, 1959
A musical variety show starring dancer Cyd Charisse, with guest stars Eve Arden; James Mitchell; Charisse's husband, singer Tony Martin; and a company of over twenty dancers. Incl
The Man
Jan 5, 1960
In a small town, elderly Mrs. Gillis, who in a large Victorian home, receives a visit from a man just out of the army. He's seeking a job and a place to stay, and he knew the woman
The Dean Martin Show
Jan 12, 1960
Dean Martin returns to host; appearing in this show: musical comedy star Nanette Fabray, pianist André Previn, and singer Fabian.
Crime, Inc.
Jan 19, 1960
A survey employing dramatic recreations show how organized crime has infiltrated legitimate business and labor organizations.
The Wonderful World of Jack Paar
Jan 26, 1960
Jack Paar hosts a show in the casual style of his late-hours stanza. Guests include singer Pat Suzuki, comics Jonathan Winters and Alice Pearce, dancer Betty Bruce, pantomimist Har
The Greatest Man Alive
Feb 2, 1960
An elderly inhabitant of a dingy Manhattan apartment, decides that his life has been a failure and prepares to hang himself when a researcher calls.
The Swingin' Years
Feb 9, 1960
Ronald Reagan hosts a celebration of the big band era of the 1930s and 1940s.
Closed Set
Feb 16, 1960
Hollywood starlet Julie Forbes has used ruthless and vindictive tactics to reach the top and maintains her popularity in the same manner. After a succession of stereotyped films, s
Talent Scouts
Feb 23, 1960
Dave Garroway hosts this showcase for several talented young show-business professionals, each 'sponsored' by an established performer.
Jeff McCleod, the Last Reb
Mar 1, 1960
Set within the twenty-four hours of April 17, 1865, in and around the Tressler farm in Missouri, Confederate soldier Captain Jeff McCleod has been wounded and left for dead on a sm
The Swingin', Singin' Years
Mar 8, 1960
Ronald Reagan returns to hosts anotjer celebration of the big band era of the 1930s and 1940s that recall the greatest recordings made during the swing era.
Academy Award Songs
Mar 15, 1960
Jane Wyman hosts a showcase of movie songs that won an Academy Award and features the five tunes nominated for this year's Oscar.
Dear Arthur
Mar 22, 1960
Sophisticated international rogue Fred Cortin has devoted a lifetime to the study and practice of imaginative confidence games. When he encounters his divorced, wealthy daughter, E
The Young Juggler
Mar 29, 1960
Medieval French monks find a freezing, ill juggler and take him in. Upon recovering, the impoverished man wishes to illustrate his tremendous gratitude.
Incident at a Corner
Apr 5, 1960
A school crossing guard reprimands the PTA president for careless driving. He is later dismissed from his job on the basis of an anonymous note accusing him of being too friendly w
Well, What About You?
Apr 19, 1960
Figures from politics and entertainment join forces to get people to vote in November. The parties are represented by Vice President Richard Nixon, as well as by Paul Butler, Democ
Soldiers in Greasepaint
Apr 26, 1960
A 20th anniversary tribute to the USO with host Bob Crosby and performances by singer Jane Morgan, comedian Don Adams, and the vocal group The Modernaires. Film clips are shown of
Fun Fair
May 5, 1960
Celeste Holm hosts a salute to the American county fair. Her guests include Cliff Arquette as Charley Weaver, singers Marion Marlowe and Jaye P. Morgan, comedienne Hermione Gingold
Tennessee Ernie Ford Meets King Arthur
May 10, 1960
Tennessee Ernie Ford is transported back to England in the time of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Sing Along with Mitch
May 24, 1960
Conductor-arranger Mitch Miller transfers his 'Sing Along with Mitch' format from records to television. In this program, he is joined by the vocal group Brothers Four, singers Les
The Nanette Fabray Show
May 31, 1960
An original musical, 'So Help Me, Aphrodite', with Nanette Fabray starring as Sally, a diner waitress owned by Ernest Jones, who earnestly wants to marry her. But Sally dreams of b