The Dave Garroway Show (radio program)
American old-time radio variety program
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The Dave Garroway Show is an American old-time radio variety program. It was broadcast on NBC from 1947 to June 17, 1955.[1] The title is a generic name that can refer to programs that had other titles including Reserved for Dave Garroway, Dial Dave Garroway, and Fridays with Dave Garroway.[2]
Dial Dave Garroway
Fridays with Dave Garroway
Publicity photo of Dave Garroway, singer-actress Connie Russell and Jack Haskell from the WMAQ radio show, Dial Dave Garroway (1951) | |
| Other names | Reserved for Dave Garroway Dial Dave Garroway Fridays with Dave Garroway |
|---|---|
| Genre | Variety |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language | English |
| Home station | WMAQ |
| Syndicates | NBC |
| Starring | Dave Garroway |
| Announcer | Charles Chan |
| Original release | 1947 – June 17, 1955 |
| Sponsored by | Armour and Company |
Format
In a Billboard review of a 1947 episode of The Dave Garroway Show, Cy Wagner wrote, "Here's the show for those who want soothing, relaxing patter, top music and a meaty thought once in a while."[3] He added that the program "accentuates the novel Garroway style and also gives the opportunity for some music arranged to fit the plan for a show that has an overall quiet, almost esoteric tone."[3]
Sponsors included Armour and Company.[4]
Personnel
In addition to Dave Garroway as host, regulars on the program included Charlie Andrews, June Christie, Jim Fleming, Jack Haskell, Vivian Martin, and Connie Russell.[5] The announcer was Charles Chan. Music was by the Art Van Damme Quintet.[1]