Hour Glass
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Hour Glass was the first regularly scheduled variety show shown on American network television. It ran on NBC from May of 1946 until March of 1947.
Hour Glass was sponsored by Standard Brands. The program included comedians, musicians, entertaining films (such as a film of dance in South America), and long, live commercials for the sponsor's products.
Such famous names as Doodles Weaver, Bert Lahr, Dennis Day, Anton Reiter, Jerry Colonna, Peggy Lee and Lee Besser appeared on the program.
On November 14, 1946, Edgar Bergen brought his ventriloquism act to the show. It was the first time that a major radio performer had appeared on television.
The show was co-hosted by Eddie Mayehoff and Helen Parrish.
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