From left: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
The Martin and Lewis Show premiered on NBC radio with guest star Bob Hope
and aired until July 14, 1953. Sponsors of the comedy/variety program were
Chesterfield cigarettes and Anacin.
John Randolph "Jack" Webb (April 2, 1920 – December 23, 1982)
Webb was a actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter,
who is best remembered for his role as Sergeant Joe Friday in the
radio and television series, Dragnet. He was also the founder of his
own production company, Mark VII Limited.
Original air dates on NBC: June3, 1949 – July 26, 1957
Original run on NBC-TV: (1951-1959, 1967-1970)
Truth or Consequences, a mix of game show elements with wacky stunts,
was originally hosted on NBC radio by Ralph Edwards (above) from 1940
to 1957. The popular daily syndicated show was produced by Ralph
Edwards Productions. Sponsors included Duz soap, as well as Ivory
soap, Philip Morris, and Pet Milk. Truth or Consequences made its TV
debut on CBS in 1950.
Action Comics #127 (December 1948), featuring Superman
appearing on the show with Ralph Edwards.
From left: Ralph F. Frazer (KATN 1010 AM owner/manager), Melburn Stone
(“Doc”), and Ken Curtis (Festus) from the CBS-TV series Gunsmoke paid
a visit to the Boise, Idaho country music station in 1965.