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15 unusual facts about 1954 in television


1953–54 United States network television schedule

The 1953–54 United States network television schedule began in September of 1953 and ended in the spring of 1954.

1954–55 United States network television schedule

The 1954–55 United States network television schedule began in September of 1954 and ended in the spring of 1955.

Boxing from St. Nicholas Arena

Boxing From St. Nicholas Arena is an American sports program originally broadcast on NBC from 1946 to 1948, and later on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network from 1954 to 1956.

Camel News Caravan

On February 16, 1954, the Camel News Caravan became the first news program broadcast in color, making use of 16mm color film.

Kathleen Nolan

She had a regular role as the teenaged cousin Liz in the 1953-1954 ABC sitcom Jamie, starring Brandon deWilde in the title role.

Of Many Things

Of Many Things is a half-hour panel discussion television series which aired on ABC from October 5, 1953, to January 11, 1954.

The Comeback Story

The Comeback Story is a half-hour drama reality show which aired on ABC from October 2, 1953 to February 5, 1954, in which celebrities explain how they overcame physical disabilities or other kinds of adverse fortunes in their lives.

The Dennis Day Show

The Dennis Day Show is an American comedy/variety show that aired from 1953 to 1954 on NBC.

The Imogene Coca Show

The program debuted on October 2, 1954, after the ending of Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, on which Coca had been a popular regular performer.

The Jimmy Durante Show

The Jimmy Durante Show is a 51-episode half-hour comedy/variety television program presented live on NBC from October 2, 1954 to June 23, 1956.

The Mail Story

The Mail Story, subtitled Handle with Care, is a half-hour dramatic television anthology series which aired on ABC for thirteen weeks from October 7 to December 30, 1954.

The Martha Wright Show

The Martha Wright Show is a 15-minute musical variety program starring singer and actress Martha Wright which aired at 9:15 pm EST on ABC television from April 18 to December 5, 1954.

The Mickey Rooney Show: Hey, Mulligan

The Mickey Rooney Show: Hey, Mulligan is an American sitcom that aired from 1954 to 1955 on NBC.

The Pride of the Family

The Pride of the Family was a half-hour situation comedy starring Paul Hartman, Fay Wray, Natalie Wood, and Robert Hyatt, which aired for forty episodes on ABC in the 19531954 season.

The Tony Martin Show

The Tony Martin Show is a 15-minute weekly musical variety television series hosted by entertainer Tony Martin, which aired in NBC prime time from April 26, 1954, to February 27, 1956.