John Herbert “Jackie” Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987)
During his early years,Gleason worked as a MC for a theater, in a pool
hall, as a stunt driver, and carnival barker before working his way up at
New York’s Club 18 as an insult comic.
Dick Clark’s Saturday Night Beechnut Show was a musical variety show broadcast weekly on the ABC television network 7:30-8 PM (Eastern Time) on Saturdays
from February 15, 1958 through September 10, 1960. It was sponsored by
Beechnut Gum.
Bobby Darin in his first variety series was joined by singer Joanie Sommers
and veteran comedian Bob Hope with Billy May and His Orchestra. This TV
special was a pilot for a potential series but it was not picked up.
Art Linkletter
The radio program House Party debuted in 1947 and continued
until October 13, 1967. It offered audience participation with a
wide variety of content, from household hints to quizzes and
celebrity visits. Sponsors included Pillsbury and Lever Brothers.
