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Arthur Godfrey and His Friends Season 1 Episodes

  • 1949-1959
  • 10 Seasons
  • CBS
  • Music
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Arthur Godfrey and his Friends entertained the audience with many skits and Musical numbers. The show was live, and Godfrey often did away with the script and improvised. He refused to participate in commercials for products he did not believe in.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

3 Episodes 1949 - 1949

Episode 1

Premiere

Wed, Jan 12, 1949

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Episode 2

Episode #1.2

Wed, Aug 10, 1949

Fred and Sledge, tap- dancing team, really knocked themselves out with their splits, hops and modified Lindy Hop tapping. Tess Gardella brought back memories as she sang 'Can't Help Loving That Man' from the Broadway musical "Showboat", for which she was one of the original stars. Stan Freeman satirized on pianists, professional and otherwise, and even had substitute host Robert Q. Lewis plunking on the keys. Freeman performed a bumble boogie version of 'Flight of the Bumble Bee'. Art Carney rendered a comic lecture on diapering babies. The Mariners sang their version of 'By the Sea'. Bill Lawrence performed 'The Man I Love'. Janette Davis sang 'Some Enchanted Evening'.

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Episode 9

Episode #1.9

Wed, Jul 13, 1949

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