![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | ''The Star and the Story'' - Dark Stranger
An episode of the anthology series "The Star and the Story", originally aired 8 January 1955. This episode stars Edmond O'Brien and Joanne Woodward, and has an unusual story about a writer who writes a book, only for one of the characters to appear to have become real.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; The Star and the Story; Anthology; Anthology series; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Drama; Edmond O'Brien; Joanne Woodward |  |
| ''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Wild Bunch
An episode of the popular anthology series "Four Star Playhouse". This episode aired 17 February 1955. This copy is missing the opening titles. Cast consists of Charles Boyer, Gigi Perreau, Natalie Wood, Noreen Nash, B.G. Norman, Tommy Cook, Willa Pearl Curtis, and Bill Walker.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Four Star Playhouse; Charles Boyer; Anthology; Anthology series; Comedy |  |
| ''TV Reader's Digest'' - America's First Great Lady
An episode of "TV Reader's Digest" titled "America's First Great Lady". Originally broadcast 21 March 1955. Normally, even the less-known anthology series of the 1950s are quite good or at least of some merit, but to me this episode is very poor. Nevertheless, maybe you might like it. It does feature the lovely Gloria Talbott!
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; TV Reader's Digest; Gloria Talbott |  |
| ''The Star and the Story'' - Payment in Kind
An episode of anthology series "The Star and the Story" titled "Payment in Kind", starring Howard Duff. Sound quality is iffy. Originally broadcast 28 January 1956. (did this upload turn out OK? My computer froze while I was uploading it and I had to re-start it)
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Drama; The Star and the Story; Howard Duff; Anthology; Anthology series
Average rating:  (1 review) |  |
| NBC Matinee Theater: The Fall of the House of Usher
Marshall Thompson and Tom Tryon star. It is rather amazing that 650 episodes of Matinee Theatre were produced and that it was live and in color. Don't bother downloading the h.264 file or the Ogg Video file; the Cinepack file from which they are derived is smaller.
Keywords: NBC Matinee Theater; Marshall Thompson; Tom Tryon; classic tv
Downloads: 49 |  |
| Clips from The Steve Allen Show - Steve Allen
A selection from The Steve Allen Show. These are only clips. Some of the quality is low, and I apologize, but this is the best I have. Items 1, 2, 3, 6 and the finale are from The Steve Allen Plymouth Show, Season 5, Episode 28 from May 16, 1960. The show included guest stars Ginger Rogers, Henny Youngman, Tony Bennett and Errol Garner. The other items are from The Steve Allen Show, Season 3, Episode 5 from October 20, 1957.1. Henny Youngman and Steve Allen suggest that a feminine comedi...
Keywords: ginger rogers; AVup; steve allen; henny youngman; tony bennett; ginger; rogers; the steve allen show; comedy; tv; television; classic television; singing; dancing; variety; show
Downloads: 254 |  |
| Ginger Rogers Show Pilot - Ginger Rogers
Pilot that wasn't picked up for "The Ginger Rogers Show". Ginger Rogers plays twin sisters Margaret and Elizabeth Harcourt with Charles Ruggles as their Uncle Eli Harcourt and guest star Cesare Danova.
Keywords: pilot; a love affair just for three; AVup; episode; Ginger Rogers; ginger; rogers; Charles Ruggles; tv; television; show; twins; vacation playhouse
Downloads: 335
Average rating:  (1 review) |  |
| ''Frankie Laine Time'' - 31 August 1955(?)
Please forgive me for the poor picture and sound. This is an (incomplete?) episode of "Frankie Laine Time", a summer replacement series. Lots of music and dancing. (sound & picture quality aside, I hope the upload turned out OK. My internet connection is very iffy)
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Frankie Laine Time |  |
| ''Frankie Laine Time'' - 24 August 1955
Variety series. Frankie Laine starts off by singing "Mule Train", complete with whip. His guests include singer Sheila Bond, comedienne Jean Carroll, and singer Polly Bergen. (please forgive the poor picture quality).
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Variety; Variety show; Frankie Laine Time; Frankie Laine; Classic Television; Music; Sheila Bond; Jean Carroll; Polly Bergen
Downloads: 12 |  |
| ''Judge Roy Bean'' - Deliver the Body
An episode of "Judge Roy Bean", a 1950s syndicated TV western with a difference. Whether that's a good thing or not, you decide!
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Western; Judge Roy Bean
Downloads: 609
Average rating:  (2 reviews) |  |
| ''Cowboy G-Men'' - Beware! No Trespassing
An episode of the television western series "Cowboy G-Men", originally aired 1 November 1952 in first-run syndication.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Western; Cowboy G-Men |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Vitapoint hair conditioner
An unusual 1957 commercial for Vitapointe hair conditioner, though taken from a 1958 telecast.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 5 |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Clairol hair color (ad 3)
"Does she, or doesn't she?" - A 1957 commercial for Clairol hair color.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Clairol
Downloads: 2 |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Clairol hair color (ad 2)
"Does she, or doesn't she" - A 1957 commercial for Clairol Hair color. May have also been broadcast in 1958.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Clairol; Advertising; Advertisement; Hair
Downloads: 3 |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Lady Clairol ''Whipped Creme'' Hair Lightener
A 1957 commercial for Lady Clairol "Whipped Creme" hair lightener.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Clairol; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 4 |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Clairol hair color (Ad 1)
"Does she or Doesn't she" - 1957 Commercial for Clairol hair color.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Clairol
Downloads: 3 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Cavalier cigarettes
A 1953 commercial for Cavalier cigarettes. I don't think this brand still exists.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Cigarettes; Smoking; Causes Cancer
Downloads: 6 |  |
| ''The Roy Rogers Show'' - Land Swindle
An episode of the popular series, which was unusual in that, although it was a western, it was set in the (then) modern day. This episode was originally aired 14 March 1954.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Western; The Roy Rogers Show; Roy Rogers
Downloads: 5 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Camel cigarettes (Ad 2)
This questionable commercial features a "smoking newsreader". Again, I find it odd that this commercial still exists, while most actual newscasts of the era are lost.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Television; Cancer; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Dated; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 11 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Camel cigarettes (Ad 1)
A questionable 1953 commercial for Camel cigarettes. Does not feature a smoking doctor, but does feature a "newsreader guy". Interesting that this commercial still exists, while most actual newscasts of the era are lost.
Keywords: 1953; Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties
Downloads: 9 |  |
| Guy Lombardo New Years Eve Party
This was originally broadcast on CBS at 11:15PM on 31 December 1957, ending at 12:15PM on 1 January 1958. Includes the dropping of the ball! Also contains the original commercials for Clairol, and lots of music by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Guy Lombardo; Kinescope; Music; Television Special; New Years Eve; Times Square
Downloads: 7 |  |
| ''Annie Oakley'' - Santa Claus Wears a Gun
An episode of the series "Annie Oakley", which was popular with children. In this episode, A man who looks like Santa Claus is accused of being a crook. Season 3, episode 27, originally broadcast 2 December 1956.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Western; Annie Oakley; Gail Davis
Downloads: 382
Average rating:  (2 reviews) |  |
| ''The Paul Winchell Show'' - Christmas episode
I don't know the date, can anyone help? This is a Christmas episode of "The Paul Winchell Show", a show popular with children in the early-to-mid 1950s. The episode is a bit dated...whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is a matter of opinion. But it does contain the original commercials for Cheer and Camay!
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; The Paul Winchell Show; 1950s; 50s
Downloads: 15 |  |
| ''Texaco Star Theater'' - 22 March 1949
An episode of "Texaco Star Theater", a very popular comedy-variety series starring Milton Berle. His guests in this episode include singer Ethel Merman, actor Keye Luke, tap-dancer Teddy Hale, and acrobats Los Gottos. The final segment features songwriters singing their songs. Original commercials intact. (I had some problems while uploading the file...I hope the upload turned out OK)
Keywords: Texaco Star Theater; 1940s Television; Early Television; Milton Berle; Ethel Merman; Keye Luke; Teddy Hale; Los Gottos; Songwriter; Songwriters; Variety; Music; Variety show; Classic TV; Classic Television; Live Television; Kinescope
Downloads: 5 |  |
| Steve Allen Show with Ginger Rogers: Types of Girl Singers - Steve Allen
Ginger Rogers and Steve Allen run through some humorous performances of "girl singers". From the Steve Allen Show, Season 3, Episode 5, aired October 20, 1957.
Keywords: ginger; rogers; tv; television; singer; actress; singing; steve allen show; guest; appearance; AVup; rogers; ginger rogers; steve; allen; show; performance; girl singers; singing; comedy; clip
Downloads: 549
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| ''What's My Line'' - 18 October 1953
An episode of "What's My Line" from 1953, featuring Eleanor Roosevelt as the mystery guest (her voice was considered so recognisable that John Daly answers the questions for her). A very popular game show.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; What's My Line; Panel Show; Game Show; Eleanor Roosevelt
Downloads: 920 |  |
| ''What's My Line'' - 19 July 1953
An episode of the popular television game show "What's My Line". The episode features Ronald Reagan as the mystery guest. Complete with original commercials and network ID. (if there's any problem with this upload, please let me know). Very simple, but very watchable television.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; What's My Line; Early Television; Steve Allen; Ronald Reagan; Game show; Panel show; Celebrities
Downloads: 896 |  |
| ''Life with Buster Keaton'' - Misc episode
Buster Keaton...in a 1950s sitcom! In this episode of the popular though short-lived series, Buster reluctantly agrees to appear in a play to raise funds to save the sports goods shop....
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Early Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Life with Buster Keaton; Buster Keaton; Sitcom; Comedy
Downloads: 754
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| 1954 Commercial for Pall Mall cigarettes
A 1954 commercial for Pall Mall cigarettes.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Pall Mall; Causes Cancer; Tobacco; Cigarette; Cigarettes
Downloads: 734 |  |
| 1954 Commercial for Super Kem-Tone paints
A 1954 commercial for Super Kem-Tone wall paints, and largely focuses on Applikay.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; Paint; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Old
Downloads: 194 |  |
| ''Where's Raymond'' - Misc episode
Corny & silly sitcom starring Ray Bolger, the highlight being a dance number. I'm certain someone will figure out the broadcast date soon. Note: Contains original commercials for Kem-Tone paint and Pall Mall cigarettes.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Sitcom; Ray Bolger; Where's Raymond; The Ray Bolger Show; Early Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Comedy
Downloads: 677
Average rating:  (1 review) |  |
| ''The Spike Jones Show'' - Unsold Pilot
A bizarre 1952 TV pilot for "The Spike Jones Show", a comedy/variety show. The pilot was not picked up, but Spike Jones did eventually host a series on TV: In 1954 he hosted a mid-season replacement, in 1957 he hosted a summer replacement, and in 1961 he hosted yet another series. (if there's anything wrong with this upload, please let me know).
Keywords: Classic TV; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Television; Racial Stereotyping; Unsold Pilot; failed pilot; The Spike Jones Show; Music; Surreal
Downloads: 1,430
Average rating: (6 reviews) |  |
| ''The Morey Amsterdam Show'' - 21 April 1949
Simple & unpretentious early television series, starring Morey Amsterdam and broadcast on the DuMont Network. Also appearing in this episode are Art Carney, singer Vic Damone, Jacqueline Susann (in an acting role) and dancers Mary Raye and Naldi. (if there's anything wrong with this upload, tell me and I'll correct it). (Note: the series previously aired on CBS. This is the first DuMont-aired episode)
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1940s; 40s; Early Television; 1940s TV; 1940s Television; The Morey Amsterdam Show; Art Carney; Vic Damone; DuMont Television Network; DuMont Network; Early Television
Downloads: 844 |  |
| ''The George Gobel Show'' - 22 January 1955
Popular entertainment from the mid-1950s, with comedy and music.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Comedy; The George Gobel Show; Peggy King; George Liberace
Downloads: 568 |  |
| ''The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show'' - 15 October 1958
Picture quality leaves something to be desired, and there's a fair bit of audio hiss. This episode of "The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show" features Steve Lawrence as the guest. Episode includes a spoof of Hollywood musicals like "On the Town". Only one of the commercials in intact.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show; Patti Page; Steve Lawrence
Downloads: 1,068 |  |
| ''The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show'' - 12 November 1958
A old tape transfer of a kinescope, so the picture quality is poor. This is an episode of "The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show", with her guests Les Paul & Mary Ford (who do two songs), and The Four Lads (who sing a song with Patti, and then do "The Mocking Bird").
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Music; Variety; The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show; Patti Page; Oldsmobile
Downloads: 796 |  |
| ''The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show'' - 29 October 1958
An episode of "The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show", with guest Nat 'King' Cole. This appears to be taken from an old tape transfer of a kinescope, so the picture quality is pretty poor
Keywords: Classic TV; The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show; Music; Patti Page; Nat King Cole; Variety; Oldsmobile
Downloads: 703 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Saran-Wrap (Ad 2)
Another 1953 commercial for Saran-Wrap.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 406 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Saran-Wrap (Ad 1)
A 1953 commercial for Saran-Wrap.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 355 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Bab-O cleaner (Ad 3)
A 1952 cartoon commercial for Bab-O cleanser. This commercial features a Pocahontas/John Smith theme.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties
Downloads: 311 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Borden's Instant Coffee
I presume this product is no longer made. A 1953 *live* commercial for Borden's Instant Coffee.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Live Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 307 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Linit (ad 2)
A late-1953 commercial for Linit laundry starch.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Television; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties
Downloads: 195 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Linit (ad 1)
A *live* commercial for Linit starch, which aired December 28 1953.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Live Commercial
Downloads: 162 |  |
| ''The Kate Smith Hour'' - December 29, 1953
An episode of Kate Smith's daytime series from 1953. Apart from her (who sings two songs), this episode also includes dancing, a comedy act, music by The Three Suns, a political discussion, some more dancing, a duet by two singers, and the original 1953 commercials. Since this is a daytime series for the housewives, the production values are a bit bare....
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; The Kate Smith Hour; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Music; Early Television
Downloads: 835 |  |
| ''The Kate Smith Hour'' - December 28, 1953
An episode of Kate Smith's daytime variety series. Apart from her, this episode also features a burlesque/vaudeville dog act, an interview with a politician about juvenile delinquency, and a mini-musical production, plus original commercials. Since this is a daytime series for the housewives, the production values are a bit bare.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Daytime TV; Daytime Television; The Kate Smith Show; Early Television; Music; juvenile delinquency
Downloads: 515 |  |
| ''The Kate Smith Evening Hour'' - 12 March 1952 (incomplete)
An incomplete and badly dated episode of "The Kate Smith Evening Hour". Contents of this footage: Kate Smith sings "'S Wonderful", Eddie Condon Combo performs, Kate Smith gives away prizes, Bab-O Commercial (repeat of ad seen in earlier upload), Chandra Kaly Dancers perform dance, Bab-O Commercial, Kate Smith is awarded prize, Kate Smith sings "Here Comes The Navy" while audience is shown.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Music
Downloads: 310 |  |
| ''The Kate Smith Evening Hour'' - 16 January 1952 (incomplete)
An incomplete episode of "The Kate Smith Evening Hour". Segments included: Kate Smith sings "Somebody Loves Me", Xavier Cugat presents some Latin music, Bab-O commercial, Dan Duryea (in his television debut) appears in dramatic sketch "Land's End", Kate Smith sings "I'll Buy You a Star". I don't know if a complete copy exists.
Keywords: Classic TV; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Television; Xavier Cugat; Music; Drama
Downloads: 320 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Bab-O cleaner (Ad 2)
Another animated commercial for Bab-O cleaner. This one features a cornball Cinderella theme. May have actually first aired in 1951.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Not edible
Downloads: 490 |  |
| ''The Kate Smith Evening Hour'' - 2 January 1952 (Incomplete)
An incomplete episode of "The Kate Smith Evening Hour". I don't know if a complete copy exists. The existing footage includes the following: Kate Smith singing "(It's No) Sin", Dramatic sketch with John Hodiak & Teresa Wright titled "The Luckiest Day of My Life", Bab-0 commercial, The Upstarts sing "Heat Wave", Bab-O Commercial, Kate Smith sings "Music, Maestro, please".
Downloads: 319 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Bab-O cleaner
An animated 1952 commercial for Bab-O cleaner. May have actually first aired in 1951.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Cartoon Commercial; Cleaner; Old; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 191 |  |
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