The Gay Nineties Revue is an American old-time radio musical variety program. It was broadcast on CBS from July 2, 1939, to November 13, 1944.[1] ABC broadcast a television version of the program in 1948–1949.[2]
 Joe Howard was host of The Gay Nineties Revue | |
| Genre | Musical variety |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language | English |
| Syndicates | CBS |
| TV adaptations | The Gay Nineties Revue |
| Hosted by | Joe Howard |
| Starring | Frank Lovejoy Beatrice Kay Lillian Leonard Genevieve Rowe |
| Announcer | John Reed King |
| Produced by | Al Rinker |
| Original release | July 2, 1939 – November 13, 1944 |
| Sponsored by | Model Tobacco |
Format
editPersonnel
editJoe Howard was the program's host, and Frank Lovejoy played Broadway Harry. Soloists included Beatrice Kay, Lillian Leonard, and Genevieve Rowe. Singing groups included the Elm City Four and the Floradora Girls. John Reed King was the announcer, and Ray Bloch led the orchestra. Al Rinker was the producer.[1]
Spinoffs
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- 1 2 3 Dunning, John (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 280. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- ↑ Shearer, Martha (2016). New York City and the Hollywood Musical: Dancing in the Streets. Springer. p. 80. ISBN 9781137569370. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 128. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4.
- ↑ "Club Royale, Detroit" (PDF). Billboard. November 29, 1941. p. 19. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ↑ "Rice Hotel, Empire Room, Houston" (PDF). Billboard. November 29, 1941. p. 19. Retrieved December 29, 2017.