Captain Billy's Mississippi Music Hall

• 1948-1948
• CBS
• Music, Comedy, Variety Shows

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An early variety series set aboard a Mississippi riverboat, presided over by Capt. Billy Bryant (host Ralph Dumke). Regulars included Bibi Osterwald, Johnny Downs (later a San Diego children's-show host) and Juanita Hall (later Bloody Mary in 'South Pacific'). The series, named after a real-life Mississippi River showman, began as a special titled 'Captain Billy's Showboat' in August 1948.