 Doris Day (about a year before her radio program) | |
| Genre | Musical |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | CBS |
| Starring | Doris Day |
| Announcer | Don Wilson Johnny Jacobs Roy Rowan |
| Directed by | Sam Pierce |
| Produced by | Sam Pierce |
| Original release | March 28, 1952 (1952-03-28) – May 26, 1953 (1953-05-26) |
| Opening theme | "It's Magic" |
| Sponsored by | Rexall CBS-Columbia |
The Doris Day Show was an American old-time radio musical program. It was broadcast on CBS from March 28, 1952, to May 26, 1953.
Format
Star Doris Day's singing highlighted the show, and each episode usually featured a guest star.
The program was sponsored initially by and later by the Rexall drug company as a summer replacement for Amos 'n' Andy. It was later sponsored by CBS-Columbia, Incorporated, the manufacturing subsidiary of CBS.
"It's Magic" was the theme.
Personnel
As the show's title implies, Doris Day was the star. Les Brown and his orchestra provided instrumental music. The announcers were Don Wilson, Johnny Jacobs and Roy Rowan. Sam Pierce was the producer and director.
References
- ^ Dunning, John (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- "New business: Network" (PDF). Broadcasting. June 2, 1952. p. 16. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- "CBS Set Gain" (PDF). Broadcasting. December 22, 1952. p. 31. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 102. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4.
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