''Let's Play Reporter'' was an early American television series. It was an experimental test program broadcast on May 23, May 30 and June 6, 1946.
Presumably intended to try out a new concept on television, it was produced by the
American Broadcasting Company
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but aired on
DuMont Television Network
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station
WABD-TV
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.
Though only aired on a single station, it nevertheless represents an early example of television programming.
Premise and reception
The June 1, 1946 edition of ''Billboard'' magazine describes the series as an "audience participation" program, hosted by Frances Scott. They said of the program
"The American Broadcasting Company again tried to tele-convert a mike show for the camera - and did it not too badly. Why it did it at all is the question",
referring to how a similar program had been presented the previous week on WCBW.
Personnel
Frances Scott was the program's host, and Harvey Marlowe was the producer.
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Episode status
Methods to record live television series did not exist in 1946, and as such the series is most likely lost.
See also
*''
Play the Game'' - Another ABC-produced show which aired on DuMont
*''
On Stage, Everybody'' - Another ABC-produced show which aired on DuMont
References
External links
''Let's Play Reporter'' at IMDb 1946 American television series debuts
1946 American television series endings
1940s American game shows
Black-and-white American television shows
English-language television shows
Lost television shows