The Colgate Comedy Hour

Episode 1

Hosts: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Guests: Freddy Bell and the Bellhops, Dick Stabile and his Orchestra

Sun, Sep 18, 1955

First seen is a rather elaborate parody of "The $64,000 Question" (Did they have use of the actual set?) where Jerry is a phenomenal guesser, and goes in a water tank, then Dean plays a game of pool that Jerry can't help but cover with chalk dust, next, Jerry plays a punchy fighter as a singer,and the boys end on a singing, dancing number with a rock and roll band.

Episode 2

Host: Jack Carson Guests: Anna Maria Alberghetti and The Alberghetti Family, Thelma Ritter, The Cabots, Frank Cady, Byron Foulger, Emory Parnell

Sun, Sep 25, 1955

This show features clips from the motion picture 'Lucy Gallant' starring Jane Wyman and Charlton Heston.

Episode 3

Host: Jack Carson Guests: Martha Scott, Harry Belafonte; special guests Yogi Berra, Hank Bauer, Whitey Ford of The Yankees, Carl Erskine, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider of The Dodgers, and Mel Allen

Sun, Oct 2, 1955

Actress Martha Scott introduces film clips from her latest movie "The Desperate Hours". Also featured is a filmed musical number "Bim Bam Boom" with orchestra leader Xavier Cugat and singer Abbe Lane.

Episode 4

Highlights from "Oklahoma!"

Sun, Oct 16, 1955

This program, telecast from the Hollywood Bowl, is intended to promote the release of the major motion picture adaptation of the Broadway musical "Oklahoma!" and includes a performance by a choir from Oklahoma City; a filmed interview with lyricist Oscar Hammerstein and director Fred Zinneman; a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein by actor Yul Brynner; and a film of the movie's New York premiere. Robert Paige is the host, and guests include from the movie Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones; Gene Nelson, Bambi Linn Rod Alexander. Other guests include Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Will Rogers, Jr., and Jan Clayton. Songs include "People Will Say We're in Love" and "If I Loved You" sung by Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae; "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" from Shirley Jones; and Yul Brenner with "A Puzzlement".

Episode 5

Guest Host: Jack Carson; guest stars: Mel Allen, Mickey Rooney, Helen Grayco, Rudy Vallee, Stan Freberg, Ray Milland, Charles Farrell

Sun, Oct 23, 1955 60 mins

A gala salute to football, airing live from Hollywood. Sports announcer Mel Allen interviews football greats. Actor Ray Milland presents a film clip from his latest movie.

Episode 6

Guest Host: Merle Oberon; guest stars: Anna Maria Alberghetti, Robert Cummings, Spike Jones, Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Jonathan Winters, the Wampus Baby Stars of 1955

Sun, Oct 30, 1955

Episode 7

Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis hosts: guests Isobel Elsom, Milton Frome, The Norman Luboff Choir

Sun, Nov 13, 1955

Dean Martin sings "It Must Be True" and "Memories Are Made of This". He and Jerry Lewis sing "Two Lost Souls" and "Sometimes I'm Happy". Jerry a Japanese actor in Martin's Mighty Midnight Matinee Movie "Eggroll is a Many Splendored Dish."

Episode 8

host: Robert Paige; guest stars: Gordon MacRae, Harry Belafonte, Jonathan Winters, Ray Anthony, Fran Warren

Sun, Nov 20, 1955

This episode originated from Palmer House in Chicago. Columnist Irv Kupcinet presents the finalists of the Harvest Moon Talent Contest.

Episode 9

Telecast of Modern Screen Magazine's annual awards at the Coconut Grove in Hollywood

Sun, Nov 27, 1955

Episode 10

Salute to George Abbott

Sun, Dec 11, 1955

This show is a tribute to the noted producer-director-actor George Abbott and features star performers from his various productions. Abbott and Helen Hayes do a scene from 'The Skin of Our Teeth'.

Episode 11

Host: Robert Paige Guests: Mickey Rooney, George Raft, Ben Alexander, Richard Carlson, Broderick Crawford, Eddie Mayehoff, Anna Maria Alberghett

Sun, Dec 18, 1955

Episode 12

Final Show of the Colgate Comedy Hour

Sun, Dec 25, 1955