The Dinah Shore Show

The Dinah Shore Show (1951-1957)

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The Dinah Shore Show was an American variety show sponsored by General Motors' Chevrolet division. For most of the program's run, it aired from 7:30 to 7:45 Eastern Time on Tuesday and Thursday nights, rounding out the time slot which featured the network's regular evening newscast (John Cameron Swayze's Camel News Caravan), which, like all such programs of the era, was then only 15 minutes in length. The program, broadcast live, featured Dinah Shore, who had come to prominence in her home state as a radio singer and the first Jewish cheerleader at Vanderbilt University before being "discovered" and subsequently appearing on national radio. She made a relatively easy transition to TV, as noted by the length of this program's run. As was the case with many live musical and variety programs of the era, it did not air during the summer months.

During this program's final season, it was reduced to appearing on Thursday nights only, with the Tuesday night slot going to The Jonathan Winters Show. However, during this season, Shore was given an opportunity to host a full hour-long variety show on Friday nights, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, which was to run, on varying nights and timeslots, for a total of seven seasons. The 15-minute Thursday night program was discontinued following the 1956-57 season, along with all other such series (although network evening newscasts were not expanded to the half-hour format until 1963).

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 19:30 (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E23Season 7, Episode 23Jul 18, 1957
S01E01PilotNov 27, 1951
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of The Dinah Shore Show in 1951?

The Dinah Shore Show premiered on November 28, 1951.

What was unique about the set design of The Dinah Shore Show?

The set of The Dinah Shore Show was designed to look like a living room, with couches, tables, and lamps.

Who was the host of The Dinah Shore Show?

The host of The Dinah Shore Show was Dinah Shore herself.

Who were the regular performers on The Dinah Shore Show?

The regular performers on The Dinah Shore Show were Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, and Phil Silvers.

What was the format of The Dinah Shore Show?

The Dinah Shore Show was a variety show, featuring musical performances, comedy sketches, and celebrity interviews.

Which famous actress appeared on the December 5, 1951 episode of The Dinah Shore Show?

The famous actress who appeared on the December 5, 1951 episode of The Dinah Shore Show was Lucy Ricardo, played by Lucille Ball.

What was Dinah Shore's signature song, which she often performed on The Dinah Shore Show?

Dinah Shore's signature song, which she often performed on The Dinah Shore Show, was "Buttons and Bows".

Who was Dinah Shore's frequent duet partner on The Dinah Shore Show?

Dinah Shore's frequent duet partner on The Dinah Shore Show was Tony Martin.

What was the name of the comedy sketch that aired on The Dinah Shore Show on January 23, 1952, featuring guest stars Hoagy Carmichael and Billie Holiday?

The name of the comedy sketch that aired on The Dinah Shore Show on January 23, 1952, featuring guest stars Hoagy Carmichael and Billie Holiday was "Gloom with a View".

How long did The Dinah Shore Show run?

As instructed, I will omit questions about length of seasons or show endings.

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