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The Gay Nineties Revue

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The Gay Nineties Revue
Presented byJoseph E. Howard
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseAugust 11, 1948 (1948-08-11) –
1949 (1949)

The Gay Nineties Revue is an American variety series that aired live on ABC Television from August 11, 1948 to mid-1949 on Wednesdays at 8pm ET. The host was songwriter Joseph E. Howard, who was reportedly age 71 at the time he hosted the show.

Production background

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Howard was a popular songwriter and singer, who later had a successful career capitalizing on the nostalgia many had for the "Gay 90's". The series was a hit on radio, before premiering on television.

Preservation status

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At least one episode of this show survives, which can be viewed online at the Internet Archive.

See also

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References

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  • Alex McNeil, Total Television, (New York: Penguin Books, fourth edition, 1980) ISBN 0-14-024916-8
  • Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows, (New York: Ballantine Books, third edition, 1964) ISBN 0-345-31864-1
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