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Hold That Camera

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Hold That Camera
Presented byJimmy Blaine (game format)
Kyle MacDonnell (variety format)
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time30 Minutes
Original release
NetworkDuMont
ReleaseAugust 27 (1950-08-27) –
December 15, 1950 (1950-12-15)

Hold That Camera is an American game show that ran on the DuMont Television Network's primetime schedule from August 27 to December 15, 1950. The series aired on Fridays at 8:30 PM Eastern.

Originally a game show hosted by Jimmy Blaine (1924-1967), after the first few episodes the format was completely overhauled into a variety show[citation needed] with Kyle MacDonnell as host.[1] MacDonnell (1922-2004) was named "Miss Television 1948" by Time magazine. The orchestra leader was Ving Merlin.

Episode status

Two episodes are known to exist: October 20, held by the J. Fred MacDonald collection at the Library of Congress and December 1, held by the Paley Center for Media.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "TV Hostess Played by Betty Furness: Latest of Medium's Glamour Girls Seen in 'Penthouse Party' Over A. B. C.". The New York Times. October 14, 1950. p. 21. Retrieved December 2, 2023.