Abe Burrows' Almanac
Abe Burrows' Almanac is an American television series that aired on CBS from January 4, 1950, until March 29, 1950.[1]
| Abe Burrows' Almanac | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Variety |
| Presented by | Abe Burrows |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Abe Burrows |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 24-25 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Picture format | Black-and-white |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | January 4 – March 29, 1950 |
The live program, hosted by Abe Burrows, featured music, song and comedy performances by guests. The show was broadcast on Wednesday evenings, 9-9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Milton DeLugg conducted the orchestra.[1][2]
While Burrows had a successful nightclub act and made regular appearances as a performer on CBS radio programs, this short-lived series is notable for being his only featured role in a television program.
References
- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 9. ISBN 9780307483201. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- Terrace, Vincent (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007 (Volume 1). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-3305-6.
External links
- Abe Burrows' Almanac on IMDb
- Abe Burrows' Almanac at TV.com
- Abe Burrows' Almanac at The Interviews: An Oral History of Television
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