Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows was a live 90-minute variety show that was broadcast weekly in the United States on NBC, from February 25, 1950, until June 5, 1954, featuring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca. Other featured performers were Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, Bill Hayes, Judy Johnson, The Hamilton Trio and the soprano Marguerite Piazza. José Ferrer made several guest appearances on the series. The series was telecast from the now-demolished International Theatre at 5 Columbus Circle and the Century Theater, now demolished, in New York. During 2002, Your Show of Shows was ranked #30 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Cast: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner
11 episodes
- 1. February 25, 1950In the premiere telecast, guests are actor Burgess Meredith, and comic actress Gertrude Lawrence. Sketches include Imogene Coca in a parody of turn-of-the century star Lilian Russell; Sid Caesar as a psychologist; Lawrence appears in "Live vs. theatre", a take-off on Noel Coward plays; Christopher Columbus; a nervous groom. Songs include "I Don't Know Why" (Lawrence);"Wiffenpoof Song" (Merrill); "Sweet Betsy from Pike" (Fisher, Ross, Hayes); "Smorgasbord" (Coca); "Main Street, U.S.A."(Foss, Fisher and Piazza); "Dangerous Dan McGrew".CC1 h 30 minFeb 25, 1950
- 2. Season 1, Episode 2Burgess Meredith is again the emcee for the second show. Highlights: The opening sketch follows a writer at the typewriter, revising a story as he types. Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca (introduced by name) enact the story as the writer revises their breakfast ordeal. Also appearing are Robert Merrill, ventriloquist Clifford Guest, and Marguerite Piazza.CC1 h 30 minMar 4, 1950
- 3. Season 1, Episode 3No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minMar 11, 1950
- 4. Season 1, Episode 4No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minMar 18, 1950
- 5. Season 1, Episode 5No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minApr 1, 1950
- 6. Season 1, Episode 6No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minApr 8, 1950
- 7. Season 1, Episode 7No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minApr 15, 1950
- 8. Season 1, Episode 8No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minApr 29, 1950
- 9. Season 1, Episode 9No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minMay 6, 1950
- 10. Season 1, Episode 10No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minMay 13, 1950
- 11. Season 1, Episode 11No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 30 minMay 20, 1950
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Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows was a live 90-minute variety show that was broadcast weekly in the United States on NBC, from February 25, 1950, until June 5, 1954, featuring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca. Other featured performers were Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, Bill Hayes, Judy Johnson, The Hamilton Trio and the soprano Marguerite Piazza. José Ferrer made several guest appearances on the series. The series was telecast from the now-demolished International Theatre at 5 Columbus Circle and the Century Theater, now demolished, in New York. During 2002, Your Show of Shows was ranked #30 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Sylvester Weaver
- Studio
- Max Liebman Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
