Startime

Comedy

Drama

1959

1 Season

Series

Where
to watch

This movie/series is unavailable on any streaming service. Keep an eye out for future releases or consider alternative viewing options.

Episode Guide

October 6, 1959 - May 31, 1960Season 1 of Startime has 33 episodes.

Season 1 Episodes

S1 E1: The Wonderful World of Entertainment

Oct 6, 19591h

Musical variety episode revolving around the music of the 1930s through 1950s, in which the history of show business--including motion pictures, radio, television, and vaudeville--is used as a thread to hold together the songs, sketches, and dances. This series premiere was hosted by Rosalind Russell. Introduction by Rosalind Russell -- 1927 narration with film clips by Russell -- Vaudeville sketch / performed by Polly Bergen, Eddie Foy, and Eddie Hodges -- Talkies movie clips of Greta Garbo and Al Jolson -- Herbert Morrison's radio broadcast on the Hindenburg disaster -- Radio in the '30s / performed by Kate Smith ; with audio clips of Fred Allen, Joe Penner, Edgar Bergen as Charlie McCarthy, Rudy VallÃ©e, and Bing Crosby -- Western ballet / performed by Tommy Rall and ensemble -- Career girl sketch / performed by Russell and Ernie Kovacs -- Hit songs of the '40s (medley) / performed by Smith, Bergen, Foy, and Hodges -- War years comedy monologue / performed by Jack Paar -- Scene fro

Series info

Startime is an anthology show of drama, comedy, and variety, and was one of the first American television shows broadcast in color. The program was aired Tuesday nights in the United States on the NBC Television network in the 1959-60 television season.

Text

970×250px

Text

300×250px

Ratings

IMDB: 6.6TMDB: 6.0

Original Language

English

Release Date

October 6, 1959

Rating

You Haven't Rated or Reviewed

Startime

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this film! Your review could be the spark that ignites a conversation about this cinematic experience. We can't wait to hear what you think!

Text

970×250px

Text

300×250px