The Perry Como Show

The Perry Como Show (1948-1963)

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Perry Como's first series, The Chesterfield Supper Club ran on NBC from December 24,1948 through June 4, 1950. His second series, The Perry Como Show aired on CBS from October 2, 1950 through June 24, 1955. He moved back to NBC on September 12, 1955 when he took over The Kraft Music Hall. The Kraft series lasted through June 12, 1963. From 1963 through 1967, Como continued his association with Kraft by doing Kraft Music Hall specials. He then did many holiday specials until 1993.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S16E01Season 16, Episode 1Oct 3, 1963
S15E22May 8, 1963May 8, 1962
S11E24Gary Cooper, Lena Horne, Margaret Ann & The Ja-Da QuartetFeb 21, 1959
S03E01Oct 2, 1950Oct 2, 1950
S02E01Oct 16, 1949Oct 16, 1949
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Perry Como Show premiere?

The Perry Como Show premiered on September 17, 1948.

Who was the host of The Perry Como Show?

The Perry Como Show was hosted by Perry Como.

What type of show was The Perry Como Show?

The Perry Como Show was a musical variety television program.

In which city was The Perry Como Show produced?

The Perry Como Show was originally produced in New York City.

What was the format of The Perry Como Show?

The Perry Como Show was a mix of music, comedy, and variety acts.

Who were some of the popular guests on The Perry Como Show?

Some of the popular guests on The Perry Como Show included Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Did The Perry Como Show have a studio audience?

Yes, The Perry Como Show had a live studio audience.

How many episodes of The Perry Como Show were produced?

The Perry Como Show ran for 15 seasons, producing a total of 547 episodes.

Did The Perry Como Show have a regular cast of performers?

Yes, The Perry Como Show had a regular cast of performers that often appeared on the show.

Did The Perry Como Show air live or was it pre-recorded?

The Perry Como Show was originally broadcast live, but later switched to pre-recorded episodes.

Was The Perry Como Show broadcast in color or black and white?

The Perry Como Show was originally broadcast in black and white.

Who composed the theme song for The Perry Como Show?

The theme song for The Perry Como Show was composed by Mitchell Ayres and written by Raymond Klages.

What was the time slot for The Perry Como Show?

The Perry Como Show was originally broadcast on Saturday nights at 9:00 PM.

Did The Perry Como Show have any spinoffs?

No, The Perry Como Show did not have any spinoffs.

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