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- First in a series of four programs plugging Chevrolet automobiles driven by a family of four and utilizing natural scenery including Zion National Park, the Grand Canyon and Monterey.
- A game show in which children had to identify objects using their senses. Broadcast in New York City by DuMont flagship station WABD-TV.
- A television adaptation of the then-popular radio game show "Ladies Be Seated" (1944-1950). The television version was hosted by Johnny Olson (1910-1985) and broadcast live from Schenectady, New York. It was the first attempt of the radio network Blue Network to enter the television market. The network should re-branded itself as the American Broadcasting Company (ABC),
- This was a variety series which aired in New York City. Acts included comedians, dancers, etc.
- Information is scarce on this series, which was described by Billboard magazine as being a daytime variety show.
- Contestants were phoned, and were asked to identify historic buildings and landmarks in New York. Correct answers resulted in the contestant getting $5 and a turkey (at least during an episode broadcast on 20 November 1947).
- A music program featuring singer Sylvie St. Clair which aired in a 15-minute time-slot.
- In 1947, the series consisted of Jack Eigen with his guests, while the show also included records being played and the reading of gossip. It is likely the format changed during the run of the series.
- This early television program, broadcast in the minutes before boxing and wrestling telecasts on New York City station WABD, was a program about sports figures.
- Captain Video, late of the expansive and immensely popular TV science-fiction series "Captain Video and His Video Rangers", addressed the audience from his secret mountain headquarters to entertain between screenings of Paramount cartoons including Superman, Betty Boop, and Little Lulu.
- A cooking show which aired locally in New York City.
- This was a children's series, which presented cartoon shorts and contests.
- A thief is caught robbing a couple's home when they arrive early from allegedly going to the theatre. He tells them all their belongings are too worthless to steal, but convinces them he needs to steal something so they don't look like poseurs.
- Interviews with people who make the society pages.
- A Native-American boy introduces western films and hosts the bridging segments.
- A drama concerning a suspected ax murderer.
- A panel of newspaper editors discuss news events.
- A program of western music.
- A presentation of pop music, which aired in a daytime time-slot.
- Alice Burrows provided tips on sewing.
- A daytime television series featuring members of women's clubs.
- A daytime series aimed at women, this series covered a wide range of subjects.
- A series made up of various segments. For example, one episode featured a demonstration of how to clean windows, a segment on how a woman was chosen as "model of the year", and a slapstick "chef satire".
- Aired at 7:15AM, this short-lived series featured Bill Burns who would guide viewers through their morning exercises.
- A daytime music show, with Phil Hanna singing songs.
- Described in TV listings as a "television talent hunt".
- Four contestants are seated behind futuristic autos as the mounting prize money was indicated by a city-to-city race across the nation, shown visually on a map, and Dennis James, the quizmaster, wore a woodsman's shirt.
- This experimental television series was a music program aired in a 15-minute time-slot.
- Information is scarce on this series, but it is usually considered to have been a "studio dance" series aimed at teenagers, who would dance to records. There were also celebrity guests.
- A television version of the radio show, featured sports experts Wilson, Glickman and Lee.
- A daytime music series, in which viewers at home were encouraged to sing-along.
- A soap opera about a singer who tries to make it big in the city. Ran from August to October 1947.
- Utilizing a staged home setting, actress Virginia Pine (billed as Mrs. Quentin Reynolds), chats with three guests over tea.
- Maggi McNellis presents news of all types of interest to women, commentary, and interviews guests in various fields, including those of interest to women. Broadcast Monday thru Wednesday, 2-2:30 pm, Thursday and Friday, 2:15-2:30 pm from New York City. The program was formerly seen over WABC-TV.
- Sort of an early home shopping program, decades before the concept became common. Products would be shown and described by Pat and Jack, and viewers could telephone or sent letters in order to buy them.
- Broadcast in a 10-minute time-slot (and followed by a 5-minute program), this was an interview series which aired locally in New York City.
- This was a short religious series aired in the morning. The Monday, Tuesday and Thursday editions were for Protestants, the Wednesday editions were for Catholics, and the Friday editions were for Jews.
- Young dancers were featured in production numbers.
- Per a review of an episode in an issue of Billboard, this series featured demonstrations of new products, interviews, and quiz segments, all in the space of a 15-minute time-slot.
- A weekly disc jockey show, aired in New York City on Tuesdays from 9:00PM to 9:15PM on Channel 5 (WABD).
- A 1946 television game show, hosted by Frances Scott. It was an early experiment in audience participation. The show was produced by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), but aired only at an affiliate station of the DuMont Television Network . The series only lasted for 3 episodes, from May 23 to June 6, 1946.
- Described in an advertisement as providing "exciting shopping news", this series was sponsored by Abraham & Straus, a now-defunct department store.
- A live variety show.
- Estranged husband and wife meet unexpectedly at a hotel after a railroad accident.