The Al Morgan Show Explained
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.
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, 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
Bibliography
- David Weinstein, 'The Forgotten Network: DuMont and the Birth of American Television' (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2004)
External links
Notes and References
- Terrace, Vincent (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007 (Volume 1 A-E). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. .
- Book: The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present . Tim . Brooks . Tim Brooks (historian) . Earle . Marsh . 2007 . 9 . 26 . . New York . 978-0-345-49773-4 . 2024-07-10 .
- http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1989-11-21/news/8903110457_1_mr-morgan-chicago-area-technique George Papajohn, Al Morgan obituary, Chicago Tribune (November 21, 1989)
- September 3, 1949 . 9 . Al Morgan Show For DuMont Net . Billboard . September 18, 2023 .
- June 18, 1950 . 17 . DuMont . Ross Reports . September 18, 2023 .
- Book: McNeil. Alex. Total Television. 1996. Penguin Books USA, Inc.. New York, New York. 0-14-02-4916-8. 21. 4th.
