1950–51 United States network television schedule (daytime) explained

Following are the programs on the 1950–1951 United States network television weekday schedule, listing daytime Monday–Friday schedules on four networks for each calendar season from September 1950 to August 1951. All times are Eastern and Pacific. This page is missing info on the DuMont Television Network, which started daytime transmission before any other United States television network.Talk shows are highlighted in

yellow, local programming is white, reruns of prime-time programming are orange, game shows are pink, soap operas are chartreuse, news programs are gold and all others are light blue. New series are highlighted in bold.

Note: The DuMont Television Network still missing in the schedules. All Monday–Friday Shows for all networks beginning in September 1950.

Fall 1950

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ABCLocal Programming5:00 pm Mr. Magic and J.J. (to 10/13)/Lois and Looie (from 10/16)5:15 pm: Paddy the Pelican (to 10/13)/Space Patrol (from 10/16)5:30 pm Hold'er Newt (to 10/13)5:45 pm Space PatrolLocal Programming
CBSLocal ProgrammingThe Garry Moore ShowRobert Q's MatineeLocal ProgrammingLook Your Best (M & F)/Meet Your Cover Girl (Tu & Th or Tu & W)/The Betty Crocker Show (Th)/Fashion Magic (Tu & F)Homemaker's ExchangeVanity Fair5:00 pm Lucky Pup5:15 pm Life with Snarky Parker (to 10/13)/U.N. General Assembly Sessions (to 10/16)The Chuck Wagon
NBCLocal ProgrammingThe Ransom Sherman ShowThe Bert Parks Show (M W & F)/Remember this Date (Tu & Th)The Kate Smith Hour5:00 pm The NBC Comics5:15 pm Panhandle Pete and JenniferHowdy DoodyCactus Jim
DMNTV Shopper (until 12/1)?Okay, Mother?

Winter 1950-1951

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ABCLocal Programming4:30 pm Local Programming4:45 pm The Half-Pint Party5:00 pm The Mary Hartline Show5:15 pm TV Tots TimeLocal Programming
CBSLocal ProgrammingThe Garry Moore Show2:30 pm The First Hundred Years2:45 pm Robert Q's Matinee (to 1/19)/The Johnny Johnston Show (1/22-2/9)/Winner Take All (M W & F from 2/12) & Bride and Groom (Tu & Th from 2/13)Fashion Magic (M & F), The Betty Crocker Show (Tu & Th) & Meet Your Cover Girl (W)Homemaker's ExchangeVanity Fair5:00 pm Lucky Pup5:15 pm Local ProgrammingThe Chuck Wagon
NBCLocal ProgrammingVacation WonderlandThe Bert Parks Show (M W & F) & Remember this Date (Tu & Th)The Kate Smith Hour5:00 pm The NBC Comics5:15 pm The Gabby Hayes Show (M W & F) & Panhandle Pete and Jennifer (Tu & Th)Howdy DoodyCactus Jim
DMNOkay, Mother?

Spring 1951

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ABCLocal Programming4:30 pm Local Programming4:45 pm The Half-Pint Party5:00 pm The Mary Hartline Show (M W & F to 4/13)/Ozmoe (Tu & Tu to 4/12)/The Mary Hartline Show & Lois and Looie5:15 pm TV Tots TimeLocal Programming
CBSThe Steve Allen ShowLocal ProgrammingThe Garry Moore Show2:30 pm The First Hundred Years 2:45 pm Winner Take All (M W & F to 3:30 pm & Tu & Th to 3:15 pm) Vanity Fair (M W & F to 3:15 pm & Tu & Th 3:30 pm)Fashion Magic (M & F), The Betty Crocker Show (Tu & Th) & Meet Your Cover Girl (W)Homemaker's ExchangeIt's Fun to Know5:00 pm Lucky Pup5:15 pm Local ProgrammingLocal Programming
NBCLocal Programming3:00 pm Miss Susan3:15 pm A Guest In Your House/Vacation Wonderland/It's Time for ErnieThe Bert Parks Show & Remember this DateThe Kate Smith Hour5:00 pm Hawkins Falls, Population 62005:15 pm The Gabby Hayes Show (M W & F) & Panhandle Pete and Jennifer (Tu & Th)Howdy DoodyCactus Jim
DMN?Okay, Mother?

Summer 1951

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ABCLocal Programming
CBSTwo Sleepy PeopleLocal ProgrammingStrike It RichThe Steve Allen ShowLocal ProgrammingThe Garry Moore Show2:30 pm The First Hundred Years 2:45 pm Local Programming (M W & F) Vanity Fair (Tu & Th to 3:30 pm) & Bride and Groom (Tu & Th to 3:00 pm)All Around The Town (M W & F), Fashion Magic (Tu & F) & Meet Your Cover Girl (Tu & Th)Homemaker's ExchangeThe World is YoursLocal Programs
NBCLocal Programs3:00 pm Miss Susan3:15 pm Vacation WonderlandAmerica SpeaksThe Straw Hat Matinee5:00 pm Hawkins Falls5:15 pm Cowboy PlayhouseHowdy DoodyCactus Jim
DMN?Okay, Mother (until July 6)?

By network

ABC

Returning Series

New Series

Not Returning From 1949 to 1950

CBS

Returning Series

New Series

Not Returning From 1949 to 1950

NBC

Returning Series

New Series

Not Returning From 1949 to 1950

Dumont

Returning series

New SeriesNot Returning From 1949 to 1950

See also

Sources