The Gay Nineties Revue Explained

Runtime:	30 minutes
Country:	United States

The Gay Nineties Revue is an American variety series that aired live on ABC Television from August 11, 1948 to mid-1949 on Wednesdays at 8pm ET. The host was songwriter Joseph E. Howard, who was reportedly age 71 at the time he hosted the show.

Production background

Howard was a popular songwriter and singer, who later had a successful career capitalizing on the nostalgia many had for the "Gay 90's". The series was a hit on radio, before premiering on television.

Preservation status

At least one episode of this show survives, which can be viewed online at the Internet Archive.

See also

• 1948-49 United States network television schedule

References

• Alex McNeil, Total Television, (New York: Penguin Books, fourth edition, 1980)
• Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows, (New York: Ballantine Books, third edition, 1964)

External links

• • Kinescope of The Gay Nineties Revue at the Internet Archive
• Video of the December 17, 1948, episode of The Gay Nineties Revue from YouTube