The Al Morgan Show is an American variety program broadcast on the DuMont Television Network from 1949 to 1951.[2] The series starred pianist and songwriter Al Morgan.[3] It was popular as a local show in Chicago before it went on the network.[4]
| The Al Morgan Show | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Variety |
| Presented by | Al Morgan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Don Cook[1] |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | DuMont |
| Release | September 2, 1949 – August 9, 1951 |
Format
Morgan performed for most of the program, which also featured Billy Chandler's orchestra. Guests occasionally appeared.[4]
Broadcast
Unlike most DuMont offerings which were broadcast from the network's studios in New York City,[citation needed] the series was broadcast from WGN-TV in Chicago. The show aired Mondays at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.[5]
Don Cook was the director.[6]
See also
References
Bibliography
- David Weinstein, 'The Forgotten Network: DuMont and the Birth of American Television' (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2004) ISBN 1-59213-245-6
