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Whose Line Is It Anyway? is a comedy TV show that showcases a group of comedians performing improv games and sketches in front of a live audience. The show is known for its hilarious jokes, improvisational comedy, and audience participation.

The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC rotated with other variety shows in a Sunday night block known as "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (Sept. 1950 to Dec. 1955). Also known as, "The Chevy Show with Bob Hope." When the first special debuted in October of 1950 it was the most expensive television program made up to that point - costing an astronomical $1,500 a minute to produce. Bob Hope had his own television show and radio show at the same time. For the next three seasons, The Bob Hope Show was broadcast once a month on Tuesday nights, giving Milton Berle a week off. Bob ended his radio show in April, 1956. Bob Hope also had another show by a similar name, "The Bob Hope Show (All Star Revue)". In addition, he performed in "Specials" for many years. It is the longest running variety program in television's history with a record of 45 years of televised entertainment.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective is an American detective drama which aired on radio from 1949 to 1953, and on television from 1957 to 1960.

Have I Got News for You is a popular British television comedy panel show that takes a satirical look at the week's biggest news stories. Hosted by a rotating team of presenters, the show features two team captains and a panel of celebrity guests who compete in witty banter and humorous challenges.

Whose Line Is It Anyway? is a comedy show where British comedians engage in improvised sketches, games, and songs based on audience suggestions.

The Lone Ranger and his trusty sidekick, Tonto, embark on thrilling adventures as they uphold justice in the wild and lawless Old West. They encounter outlaws, assist those in need, and strive to bring peace to the land.

Green Acres follows the journey of a wealthy New York City couple, Oliver and Lisa Douglas, who decide to leave their luxurious city life behind and move to the rural town of Hooterville. The show explores the comedic situations they encounter while adapting to country living, interacting with the quirky townsfolk, and running a small farm.

Follows the lives of the Anderson family, including the wise and caring father, his loving wife, and their three children, as they navigate the challenges and joys of middle-class life in the 1950s.

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show is a comedy TV show that follows the hilarious misadventures of married couple George Burns and Gracie Allen. With their unique comedy style and witty banter, they navigate through everyday life situations, often leading to humorous misunderstandings and comedic situations.

The Green Hornet, a playboy and newspaper publisher, becomes a masked superhero and fights crime alongside his valet Kato. Together, they take on various criminals and mob bosses, using their martial arts skills and high-tech gadgets.

The Jack Benny Program is a comedy TV show that follows the hilarious misadventures of Jack Benny, a beloved comedian. With a blend of laughter, guest appearances, and witty one-liners, Jack entertains his audience through vaudeville sketches, stand-up comedy, monologues, and jokes. Based on his popular radio show, the sitcom captures the essence of Benny's comedic genius and his signature humor. It's a must-watch for fans of classic comedy and variety shows.

You Are There is an American historical educational television and radio series broadcast over the CBS Radio and CBS Television networks.

Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems.

Hancock's Half Hour is a British sitcom that follows the misadventures of Tony Hancock, a downtrodden man with delusional aspirations, and his friend as they navigate through various comedic situations. Despite their constant unemployment and ignorance, they always manage to find themselves in hilarious scenarios involving addresses, libraries, blood donations, and more.

Dragnet follows the investigations of Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner as they solve crimes in 1950s Los Angeles. Based on true stories from the LAPD, the show is known for its suspenseful investigations and famous catchphrases. Join Friday and his team as they navigate the dangerous world of criminal investigation.

That Mitchell and Webb Look is a sketch comedy series that features absurd and satirical humor. It follows the comedic duo of David Mitchell and Robert Webb as they portray various characters and situations, often poking fun at societal norms and conventions. The show is known for its clever jokes, witty commentary, and memorable sketches.

Mr. & Mrs. North is an American comedy/mystery television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1952 to May 25, 1954. The series centers on Jerry North, a mystery magazine publisher who thinks he is a good amateur detective, and his wife, Pamela, as they solve crimes in New York City.

Alan Partridge, a talk show host and radio presenter, tries to keep his career afloat while dealing with a personal assistant, celebrity guests, and the challenges that come with being a British comedian. With a cringe-worthy sense of humor and a fictional talk show setting, this sitcom-comedy offers a hilarious satire on the world of radio.

Lights Out was an extremely popular American old-time radio program, an early example of a network series devoted mostly to horror and the supernatural, predating Suspense and Inner Sanctum. Versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 1934 to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television. In 1946, NBC Television brought Lights Out to TV in a series of four specials, broadcast live and produced by Fred Coe, who also contributed three of the scripts. NBC asked Cooper to write the script for the premiere, "First Person Singular", which is told entirely from the point of view of an unseen murderer who kills his obnoxious wife and winds up being executed. Variety gave this first episode a rave review ("undoubtedly one of the best dramatic shows yet seen on a television screen"), but Lights Out did not become a regular NBC-TV series until 1949.

The League of Gentlemen is a cult comedy TV show that takes place in the fictional town of Royston Vasey. The show explores the lives of various eccentric characters, including a butcher, a jokeshop owner, and a teacher. It delves into themes of cannibalism, incest, and other bizarre situations, all with a dark and twisted sense of humor.