Penthouse Party
| Penthouse Party | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Variety |
| Created by | Lester Lewis |
| Presented by | Betty Furness (host) Anita Ellis Don Cherry Buddy Weed Trio |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC Television |
| Release | September 15, 1950 – June 8, 1951 |
Penthouse Party is an American television variety series that aired on ABC from September 15, 1950, until June 8, 1951.[1]
Format
[edit]Penthouse Party was hosted by Betty Furness[2] and was set in her penthouse.[1] Pianist Buddy Weed and singer Don Cherry were regulas on the program.[2] Each episode began with Furness inviting viewers to "Come on inside and meet all the folks."[1] Most celebrity guests were active in music or theater in New York, and they often demonstrated talents not associated with their public images.[1]
Guests who appeared on the program included Joan Blondell.[3]
Production
[edit]The 30-minute show was produced by Lester Lewis,[4] and ran for 39 episodes.[5] From September to December 1950, the show aired Fridays from 10 to 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time.[1] From January 5, 1951,[6] to June 1951, the show aired Fridays from 8:30 to 9 p.m. E T.[1] Sponsors included Best Foods.[7]
The show was replaced by The Jerry Colonna Show.[citation needed]
Critical response
[edit]A review in the trade publication Variety described the premiere episode as "marked by an easy, informal atmosphere"[4] It commended Furness's "effortless intros and general poise".[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 1066. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Kennedy, Matthew (September 28, 2009). Joan Blondell: A Life between Takes. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 978-1-62674-432-5. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Penthouse Party". Variety. September 20, 1950. p. 30. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ "Video Feels Steel Shortage; ABC Loses Two Web Clients". Billboard. May 26, 1951. p. 5. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ "'Penthouse' To Move". Billboard. December 23, 1950. p. 5. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "ABC-TV Sells 2 Shows for Sun. Schedule". Billboard. November 18, 1950. Retrieved December 2, 2023.