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The Best Episodes of The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1

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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 1 - Revenge with Music
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    #1 - Revenge with Music

    S1:E1

    Eddie Cantor hosts the premiere episode of the series, joined by actor/dancer Tommy Wonder, opera soprano Yma Sumac, dancer Danny Daniels, Yiddish theatre star Joseph Buloff, Lew Hearn, Robert Gari, Jack Albertson, the ballet team of Val Buttingnol and Joy Williams, and Al Goodman and his Orchestra. The program was promoted in the NY Times as "a nostalgic review recalling the halcyon days of the New Amsterdam theater at Broadway and 42nd Street".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 2 - Let's Face It
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Let's Face It

    S1:E2

    Hosted by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, has Dean and Jerry alongside gorgeous Marilyn Maxwell ("The Lemon Drop Kid") and comedian Leonard Barr. Sketches include a backstage bit with Martin and Lewis goofing around in their dressing room, and another with Jerry playing a little kid who goes to the movies with grown up Dean.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Norman Lear

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  3. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 3 - Fred Allen
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    #3 - Fred Allen

    S1:E3

    Fred Allen makes his hosting debut. His guests include actors Monte Woolley and Peter Donald; Risë Stevens from the Metropolitian Opera; ballet stars Sono Osato, Hugh Laing and Zachary Solov; Tony award winner David Burns; Fred Allen's radio co-horts Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, Parker Fennelly; with Al Goodman and his Orchestra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 4 - 10/1/1950
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    #4 - 10/1/1950

    S1:E4

    In this episode sponsored by Frigidaire, Bobby Clark makes his debut as host. His guests include actress Joan Blondell and Broadway composer Sigmund Romberg. Clark appears in a comedy sketch about TV cameras in the courtroom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 5 - Eddie Cantor
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    #5 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E5

    Eddie Cantor returns as host with Al Goodman and his Orchestra. Cantor does a sketch with his character 'Maxi the Taxi', and performs 'Dinah' in a production number.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 6 - Martin & Lewis: Anything Goes
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Martin & Lewis: Anything Goes

    S1:E6

    Kitty Kallen; The Skylarks; Mayor Ralph Villani of Newark, N.J.; Mayor Walter Sterling of Steubenville, Ohio; and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Herbert Baker

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  7. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 7 - Fred Allen
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    #7 - Fred Allen

    S1:E7

    Fred Allen hosts and welcomes guests Broadway actress/singer Ella Logan; dancers Anthony, Allyn and Hodges; comedians Mort and Art Havel; and from Allen's radio program comedian (and Allen's wife) Portland Hoffa, Parker Fennelly and Peter Donald.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 8 - Bobby Clark
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Bobby Clark

    S1:E8

    Vaudeville and film comedian Bobby Clark hosted this show sponsored by Frigidaire. Clark welcomes baseball announcer Mel Allen; singer/actress Frances Langford; tennis player Gussie Moran; Argentinian jugglers Atilio and Hector, The Peiro Brothers; and comedy act The Albins

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 9 - Eddie Cantor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E9

    Eddie Cantor hosts and is joined by his wife, Ida Cantor; his son-in law actor Robert Gari; radio comedian Charlie Cantor (no relation); dancers Fred and Sledge; Lesli Scott; Bil and Cora Baird's Marionettes; and Al Goodman and his Orchestra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 10 - Martin & Lewis
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Martin & Lewis

    S1:E10

    Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis return with guests singer/actress Kitty Kallen; future 'Jackie Gleason Show' co-star Joyce Randoph; comic dancer Leonard Barr; comic actor Sammy Petrillo; the dance team of De May and Moore; singers The Skylarks; and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 11 - Fred Allen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Fred Allen

    S1:E11

    Fred Allen hosts with guests humorist/author H. Allen Smith; Tony award winning actress Sheila Bond; and Broadway performer Billy Tabbert.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 12 - Bob Hope
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Bob Hope

    S1:E12

    A nervous-looking Bob Hope makes his debut as host in this Frigidaire-sponsored episode. His guests include: Marilyn Maxwell; country singer Jimmy Wakely; vocalists The Taylor Maids; dance troupe The High Hatters; dancer Judy Kelly; Nelson Case; and Les Brown and his Band of Renown. This show is performed before an all-military audience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 13 - Eddie Cantor
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    #13 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E13

    Eddie Cantor hosts and welcomes guests jazz pianist Joe Bushkin; actor Jack Albertson; co-star of the TV series 'Mama', Dick Van Patten; actress Connie Sawyer; acrobats The Amadis; June Keegan; and dancers Les Zoris.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 14 - Tickets Please!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Tickets Please!

    S1:E14

    Comic dancers Paul and Grace (The Hartmans) star in this adaptation of their just-ended Broadway review, 'Tickets, Please!" Joining them are cast members from the show: Jack Albertson, Tommy Wonder, Dorothy Jarnac, Patricia Bright, Bill Norvas, Mildred Hughes, Warde Donovan, The Upstarts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 15 - 12/17/1950
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - 12/17/1950

    S1:E15

    Fred Allen makes his final appearance as host. His guests include: comic Doc Rockwell; opera singer Eileen Farrell; The Christianis acrobat act; and from Allen's radio show Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, Peter Donald, and Parker Fennelly. Music is provided by Al Goodman and his orchestra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 16 - Bob Hope
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Bob Hope

    S1:E16

    Bob Hope hosts this episode, sponsored by Frigidaire. His guests include: His guests include: opera star Lily Pons; Elanor Roosevelt; Bob Cummings; harpist Robert Maxwell; New York Mayor Vincent Impellitteri; the Boys' Choir from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine; and Charles Sandford and his Orchestra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 17 - Eddie Cantor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E17

    Danny Thomas, Ed Wynn and Sigmund Romberg.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 18 - Abbot & Costello
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Abbot & Costello

    S1:E18

    Abbott and Costello's first time as hosts. Several comedy routines including their classic: "Who's On First".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 19 - Jerry Lester
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    #19 - Jerry Lester

    S1:E19

    Joan Bennett; Fred Allen; Pat O'Brien; Kukla, Fran & Ollie; The Mello-Larks the cast of Broadway Open House: Dagmar; David Street; Jack Adrian; Milton DeLugg; and Wayne Howell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 20 - Bobby Clark
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Bobby Clark

    S1:E20

    Julie Wilson; Willie, West and McGinty; The Maxwells; Miriam Wakefield; Bobby Lane and Claire; Jack Mann; Dick Dana; and Tom Jones and his Orchestra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 21 - Eddie Cantor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E21

    Lee Fairfax, Basil O'Connor, Dave Powell, Joe Marks, and Estelle Sloan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 22 - Martin & Lewis
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Martin & Lewis

    S1:E22

    Polly Bergen, Mary Ann Niles, Bob Fosse, and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra. Note: Martin & Lewis had not hosted in nearly three months only because they were off in Hollywood making a movie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 23 - The Spike Jones Show
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - The Spike Jones Show

    S1:E23

    The City Slickers, George Rock, Sir Frederick Gas, Freddy and Dick Morgan, Bill King, The Wayne Marlin Trio, Lois Ray, Gale Robbins, and Laverne Pearson Note: There was also a cameo appearance by the Today Show's Dave Garroway and a look at a very young announcer, Mike Wallace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 24 - Bobby Clark
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Bobby Clark

    S1:E24

    Basil Rathbone, Sarah Churchill, Walter Abel, Nelson Case, Mary Boland, Fran Warren, and Danny Scholl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 25 - Eddie Cantor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E25

    Lena Horne, Jack Albertson, Charlie Cantor, Bil and Cora Baird Marionettes, Landre and Verna, Phil Kramer, Marcia Walter, Chris Barbery, and Al Goodman and his Orchestra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Revenge with Music" is the best rated episode of "The Colgate Comedy Hour" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/1950. This episode is rated 7.3 points higher than the second-best, "Let's Face It".