S8·E1 The Miss America Story
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 4, 1955
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The Philco Corporation and ABC network televised the first live Miss America broadcast on Saturday September 11, 1954. Twenty seven million viewers from coast to coast shared the thrills of the Boardwalk Hall audience as they watched from their own homes as California's Lee Meriwether captured the title for 1955. Bob Russell was the emcee. For the first time, the pageant also featured it's first "Illuminated Night Parade" down the Boardwalk.
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When did Season 8 Episode 1 of The Philco Television Playhouse air?
Season 8, Episode 1 ('The Miss America Story') originally aired on September 4, 1955.
How long is Season 8 Episode 1 ('The Miss America Story')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in The Philco Television Playhouse Season 8 Episode 1?
The Philco Corporation and ABC network televised the first live Miss America broadcast on Saturday September 11, 1954. Twenty seven million viewers from coast to coast shared the thrills of the Boardwalk Hall audience as they watched from their own homes as California's Lee Meriwether captured the t...
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