The Ken Murray Show
A 1950s variety show sponsored by Anheuser-Busch. The host was Ken Murray, who had previously hosted variety theatrical shows and variety radio programs. The show had a large regular cast of singers and female dancers, but also featured guests. Former child actress Darla Hood was part of the regular cast from 1950 to 1951. The show was canceled when its sponsor withdrew its funding.
- 1950-1953
- 4 seasons
- CBS
- Comedy, Music
A 1950s variety show sponsored by Anheuser-Busch. The host was Ken Murray, who had previously hosted variety theatrical shows and variety radio programs. The show had a large regular cast of singers and female dancers, but also featured guests. Former child actress Darla Hood was part of the regular cast from 1950 to 1951. The show was canceled when its sponsor withdrew its funding.
Season 2 Episode Guide
34 Episodes 1950 - 1951
Episode 1
Herbert Marshall/Alan Young/Richard Webb
Sat, Oct 7, 1950
In the fall premiere, Ken Murray's guests include comic actors Herbert Marshall and Alan Young, British vocalist Anne Shelton, accordionist Oswald, actor Richard Webb, sword dancer James Jamieson and James Roach and his twelve bagpipers. Regulars include Darla Hood, Joe Besser, the Enchanters, and Jack Mulhall. Young is featured in a Scottish musical bit. Shelton sings "St. Louis Blues." Marshall performs in a dramatic sketch with Webb playing father and son physicians at a personal crossroads.
Episode 2
Van Heflin, Mel Torme, Tip, Tap, Toe
Sat, Oct 14, 1950
Mel Torme sings "Blue Moon" while impersonating other famous singers such as Perry Como, Billy Eckstine, Frank Sinatra, Frankie Laine, Ezio Pinza. Joe Besser and Ken Murray do a comedy routine regarding poetry. Darla Hood and Mel Torme sing "It's a Lovely Day". Van Heflin performs a dramatic scene titled "Between Americans" accompanied by dancers. Joe Besser in a comedic military skit. Tip, Tap and Toe perform an incredible dance routine on a table.
Episode 3
Tito Guizar/Bob Burns
Sat, Oct 21, 1950
Episode 4
Margaret O'Brien/George M. Cohan, Jr.
Sat, Nov 4, 1950
Episode 5
Ann Rutherford/George M. Cohan, Jr./Kay Kyser
Sat, Nov 11, 1950
Ken Murray's guests are actress Ann Rutherford, band leader Kay Kyser, adagio dancers Les Zoris, George M. Cohan, Jr., and the West Point Cadet Color Guard with regulars Darla Hood, the Enchanters, Oswald, and pitchman Nelson Case. Ann Rutherford does a take-off on her old movie series with Murray playing Andy Hardy. Les Zoris do a jungle dance between a hunter and a leopard. Murray leads an extended tribute to West Point. Kyser joins in a tribute to the late George M. Cohan with Cohan's son portraying his late father.
Episode 6
Milton Berle/Chester Morris/Anita Louise/Mary Boland/The Mills Brothers
Sat, Nov 18, 1950
Episode 7
Morton Downey/Dane Clark/George Copeland
Sat, Nov 25, 1950
Episode 8
Ronald Reagan/Barbara Lawrence/Johnny Johnston
Sat, Dec 2, 1950
Episode 9
Diana Lynn/Lee Phillips/Andy Russell
Sat, Dec 9, 1950
Ken Murray's guests include actress/pianist Diana Lynn, singers Andy and Della Russell, sand sculptor Chief Churchill, flame juggler Truzzi, actor Lee Phillips, dancer Danny Negrin, and regulars Darla Hood, Tony Labriola, and the Enchanters. Russell does a medley of songs he's popularized, and performs impressions of other famous singers. Lynn stars with Phillips in a dramatic sketch ("Angel from Ohio") about Army nurses in Korea. She also plays "Warsaw Concerto" at the piano. Hood opens a "Pocahontas" production featuring Murray as John Smith. Labriola puts on a Santa suit for an "Oswald" bit with Murray.
Episode 10
Frank Sinatra/Peggy Singleton/Lawrence Tibbett
Sat, Dec 16, 1950
Episode 11
Butterfly McQueen/Peggy Ryan/Ray McDonald/The Von Trapp Family
Sat, Dec 23, 1950
Episode 12
Milton Berle/Gloria Swanson/Van Heflin/Ilona Massey/Garry Moore/Phil Rizzuto/Ezzard Charles/Ben Hogan/Ralph Bunce
Sat, Dec 30, 1950
Episode 13
Luise Rainer/Jerry Colonna
Sat, Jan 6, 1951
Episode 14
Wayne Morris/Marilyn Maxwell
Sat, Jan 13, 1951
Episode 15
Richard Arlen/Marjorie Lawrence
Sat, Jan 20, 1951
Episode 16
Charles Korvin/Laraine Day/Leo Durocher
Sat, Jan 27, 1951
Episode 17
Chester Morris
Sat, Feb 3, 1951
Episode 18
John Carradine
Sat, Feb 10, 1951
Episode 19
Tribute to the U.S. Marine Corps./Dick Haymes
Sat, Feb 17, 1951
Episode 20
John Carradine/Bobby Driscoll/Alan Young
Sat, Feb 24, 1951
Episode 21
Frances Langford/Jon Hall/Royal Northwest Mounted Police Chorus
Sat, Mar 3, 1951
Episode 22
Herbert Patterson/Bob Burns
Sat, Mar 10, 1951
Episode 23
Dick Foran/Lola Albright/Barbara Britton
Sat, Mar 17, 1951
Episode 24
Walter Slezak
Sat, Mar 24, 1951
Episode 25
Veronica Lake
Sat, Mar 31, 1951
Episode 26
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
Sat, Apr 7, 1951
Episode 27
Jack LaRue
Sat, Apr 14, 1951
Episode 28
Salute to the Roaring Twenties/'Smilin' Jack Smith/Jack Dempsey
Sat, Apr 21, 1951
Episode 29
Don Ameche/Gypsy Rose Lee/Robert Q. Lewis/Constance Moore/Phil Silvers/Dagmar/Frank Sinatra
Sat, Apr 28, 1951
Episode 30
Joan Bennett/Richard Carlson
Sat, May 5, 1951
Episode 31
Ginger Rogers/Robert Young/Buddy Rogers/Charles Coburn/Morton Downey/William Gargan/Susan Peters/Vice President Alben Barkley
Sat, May 12, 1951
Episode 32
Duke Ellington/Ella Raines
Sat, May 19, 1951
Episode 33
Salute to the U.S. Air Force/Robert Q. Lewis/Johnny Desmond/Arthur and Kathryn Murray/Chuck Yaeger
Sat, May 26, 1951
A salute to the U.S. Air Force.
Episode 34
Steve Allen/Victor Jory/Lola Albright/Richard Greene
Sat, Jun 2, 1951