 Doris Day (about a year before her radio program) | |
| Genre | Musical |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | CBS |
| Starring | Doris Day |
| Announcer | Don Wilson Johnny Jacobs Roy Rowan |
| Directed by | Sam Pierce |
| Produced by | Sam Pierce |
| Original release | March 28, 1952 – May 26, 1953 |
| Opening theme | "It's Magic" |
| Sponsored by | Rexall CBS-Columbia |
The Doris Day Show was an American old-time radio musical program . It was broadcast on CBS from March 28, 1952, to May 26, 1953.[1]
Format
Star Doris Day's singing highlighted the show, and each episode usually featured a guest star.[1]
The program was sponsored initially by and later by the Rexall drug company as a summer replacement for Amos 'n' Andy.[2] It was later sponsored by CBS-Columbia, Incorporated, the manufacturing subsidiary of CBS.[3]
"It's Magic" was the theme.[1]
Personnel
As the show's title implies, Doris Day was the star. Les Brown and his orchestra provided instrumental music. The announcers were Don Wilson,[1] Johnny Jacobs and Roy Rowan.[4] Sam Pierce was the producer and director.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Dunning, John (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- ↑ "New business: Network" (PDF). Broadcasting. June 2, 1952. p. 16. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ↑ "CBS Set Gain" (PDF). Broadcasting. December 22, 1952. p. 31. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 102. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4.
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