Original run: Syndication (1951-1955), CBS (1955-1958), ABC
(1957-1958)
TV Trivia: Burl Ives was originally considered for the role of Jingles in
“Wild Bill Hickok”—but he wanted to play the lead and the idea was
dropped.
The Kellogg’s cereal company was the show’s
national sponsor.
TV Guide
The song “Got A Job” was the first single by The Miracles, who were
then a five-member group that included Smokey Robinson’s bride-to-
be, Claudette. Released on New York’s End label, it got a lot of airplay
in Detroit and little elsewhere. It was an answer record to the #1 hit
"Get A Job” by The Silhouettes.
Brian Thomas
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is 75 years old today.
On March 3, 1966, “Lightnin’ Strikes” garnered gold status
for selling over one million copies.
Lou Christie (Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco) is 72 today.
