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Penthouse Party is an American television variety series that aired on ABC from September 15, 1950, until June 8, 1951.[1]

Format

Penthouse Party was hosted by Betty Furness[2] and was set in her penthouse.[1] Pianist Buddy Weed and singer Don Cherry were regulas on the program.[2] Each episode began with Furness inviting viewers to "Come on inside and meet all the folks."[1] Most celebrity guests were active in music or theater in New York, and they often demonstrated talents not associated with their public images.[1]

Guests who appeared on the program included Joan Blondell.[3]

Production

The 30-minute show was produced by Lester Lewis,[4] and ran for 39 episodes.[5] From September to December 1950, the show aired Fridays from 10 to 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time.[1] From January 5, 1951,[6] to June 1951, the show aired Fridays from 8:30 to 9 p.m. E T.[1] Sponsors included Best Foods.[7]

The show was replaced by The Jerry Colonna Show.[citation needed]

Critical response

A review in the trade publication Variety described the premiere episode as "marked by an easy, informal atmosphere"[4] It commended Furness's "effortless intros and general poise".[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 1066. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "TV Hostess Played by Betty Furness: Latest of Medium's Glamour Girls Seen in 'Penthouse Party' Over A. B. C.". The New York Times. October 14, 1950. p. 21. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  3. ^ Kennedy, Matthew (September 28, 2009). Joan Blondell: A Life between Takes. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 978-1-62674-432-5. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "Penthouse Party". Variety. September 20, 1950. p. 30. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Video Feels Steel Shortage; ABC Loses Two Web Clients". Billboard. May 26, 1951. p. 5. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "'Penthouse' To Move". Billboard. December 23, 1950. p. 5. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  7. ^ "ABC-TV Sells 2 Shows for Sun. Schedule". Billboard. November 18, 1950. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
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