Show Name: | The Dave Garroway Show |
Other Names: | Reserved for Dave Garroway Dial Dave Garroway Fridays with Dave Garroway |
Format: | Variety |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Home Station: | WMAQ |
Starring: | Dave Garroway |
Announcer: | Charles Chan |
First Aired: | 1947 |
Last Aired: | June 17, 1955 |
Sponsor: | Armour and Company |
The Dave Garroway Show is an American old-time radio variety program. It was broadcast on NBC from 1947 to June 17, 1955.[1] The title is a generic name that can refer to programs that had other titles including Reserved for Dave Garroway, Dial Dave Garroway, and Fridays with Dave Garroway.[2]
In a Billboard review of a 1947 episode of The Dave Garroway Show, Cy Wagner wrote, "Here's the show for those who want soothing, relaxing patter, top music and a meaty thought once in a while." He added that the program "accentuates the novel Garroway style and also gives the opportunity for some music arranged to fit the plan for a show that has an overall quiet, almost esoteric tone."
Sponsors included Armour and Company.[3]
The program originated from WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois.[4]
In addition to Dave Garroway as host, regulars on the program included Charlie Andrews, June Christie, Jim Fleming, Jack Haskell, Vivian Martin, and Connie Russell.[5] The announcer was Charles Chan. Music was by the Art Van Damme Quintet.[1]