| The Gay Nineties Revue | |
|---|---|
| Format | Variety show |
| Starring | Joseph E. Howard (host) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ABC |
| Original run | 11 August 1948 – 1949 |
The Gay Nineties Revue was a 30-minute live television series which aired on the American Broadcasting Company television network from 11 August 1948 to mid-1949 on Wednesdays at 8pm ET. The host was songwriter Joseph E. Howard, who was reportedly 81 at the time he hosted the show.
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Howard was a popular songwriter and singer, who later had a successful career capitalizing on the nostalgia many had for the "Gay 90's". The series was a hit on radio, before premiering on television.
At least one episode of this show survives, which can be viewed online at the Internet Archive (see External Links section below).