The Colgate Comedy Hour
“This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.”
Series Overview
The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notable comedians and entertainers of the era, including Eddie Cantor, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Fred Allen, Donald O'Connor, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Ray Bolger, Gordon MacRae, Ben Blue, Robert Paige, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Broadway dancer Wayne Lamb and Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
6 Seasons • 216 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
1950 – 1955
Premiered: Sun, Sep 10, 1950
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 12: “Robert Paige”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Hamilton
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is The Colgate Comedy Hour about?
The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notable comedians and entertainers of the era, including Eddie Cantor, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Fred Allen, Donald O'Connor, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Ray Bolger, Gordon MacRae, Ben Blue, Robert Paige, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Broadway dancer Wayne Lamb and Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
How many seasons does The Colgate Comedy Hour have?
The Colgate Comedy Hour comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Colgate Comedy Hour?
Key cast members in The Colgate Comedy Hour include Not specified.
Who created or directed The Colgate Comedy Hour?
The Colgate Comedy Hour was developed and directed by Fred Hamilton.