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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 Worst Episode
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    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".

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  2. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 3 - Fred Allen
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    #2 - 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.

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  3. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 4 - 10/1/1950
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    #3 - 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.

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  4. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 5 - Eddie Cantor
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    #4 - 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.

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  5. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 7 - Fred Allen
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    #5 - 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.

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  6. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 8 - Bobby Clark
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    #6 - 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

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  7. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 9 - Eddie Cantor
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    #7 - 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.

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  8. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 11 - Fred Allen
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    #8 - 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.

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  9. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 12 - Bob Hope
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    #9 - 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.

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  10. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 13 - Eddie Cantor
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    #10 - 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.

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  11. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 14 - Tickets Please!
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    #11 - 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.

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  12. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 15 - 12/17/1950
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    #12 - 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.

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  13. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 17 - Eddie Cantor
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    #13 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E17

    Danny Thomas, Ed Wynn and Sigmund Romberg.

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  14. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 19 - Jerry Lester
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    #14 - 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.

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  15. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 20 - Bobby Clark
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    #15 - 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.

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  16. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 21 - Eddie Cantor
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    #16 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E21

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

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  17. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 23 - The Spike Jones Show
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    #17 - 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.

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  18. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 24 - Bobby Clark
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    #18 - Bobby Clark

    S1:E24

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

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  19. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 25 - Eddie Cantor
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    #19 - 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.

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  20. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 26 - Tony Martin
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    #20 - Tony Martin

    S1:E26

    Milton Berle, The Andrews Sisters, and Leonard Sues.

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  21. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 28 - Beatrice Lillie
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    #21 - Beatrice Lillie

    S1:E28

    Rex Harrison, Wally Cox, Nelson Case, Jean Sablon, Valerie Bettis.

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  22. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 29 - Eddie Cantor
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    #22 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E29

    Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, and Al Goodman and his Orchestra.

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  23. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 30 - Eddie Cantor
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    #23 - Eddie Cantor

    S1:E30

    Eddie Fisher, Joel Grey, William Warfield, Evelyn Gould, Gehrig and Weismuller, Tony and Eddy, and Michell Auclair.

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  24. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 31 - Bob Hope
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    #24 - Bob Hope

    S1:E31

    Rex Harrison, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Cantor, Ed Wynn, Jimmy Durante, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Lilli Palmer, Janis Paige, Arthur Treacher, Frank "Sugar Chile" Robinson, Tex and Jinx McCrary, Faye Emerson, Ken Murray, and Toots Shor.

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  25. The Colgate Comedy Hour Season 1 Episode 32 - Tony Martin
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    #25 - Tony Martin

    S1:E32

    Tony Martin hosts this installment. His guests include: comedian Fred Allen; actress Celeste Holm; ballet star Kathryn Lee; jazz clarinetist Peanuts Hucko; Broadway performer Joe Silver; character actor Richard Loo; actress Lynn Loring; comedians Art & Mort Havel; and Al Goodman and his Orchestra. Martin's songs include 'If', 'You', and 'For Every Man There's a Woman'. In comedy, Fred Allen portrays Chinese detective One Long Pan.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Revenge with Music" is the worst rated episode of "The Colgate Comedy Hour". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/1950. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fred Allen".