June 18th, 1949-June 24th, 1951 (NBC)
This prime-time half-hour musical variety series, broadcast live from Chicago, introduced Dave Garroway to national television audiences. Other regulars Jack Haskell, Cliff Norton, Connie Russell, Betty Chappel, Jimmy Russell, and Aura Vainio. The show's trademarks were its spare sets (necessitated by a low budget), and humorous endings.
The theme song for this show was "Sentimental Journey" and Garroway's first guest was Louis Armstrong. It was seen on Sunday evenings from 10-10:30PM on NBC.
Highlights of December 17th, 1950, show:
Betty Chappel sings "My Heart's In The Middle Of July"
Connie Russell and Jack Haskell sing " Sleigh Ride Christmas Song"
Dave Garroway discusses his studio telescope camera.