''The Dave Garroway Show'' is an American

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variety program. It was broadcast on

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from 1947 to June 17, 1955. The title is a generic name that can refer to programs that had other titles including ''Reserved for Dave Garroway'', ''Dial Dave Garroway'', and ''Fridays with Dave Garroway''.

Format

In a ''

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'' review of a 1947 episode of ''The Dave Garroway Show'', Cy Wagner wrote, "Here's the show for those who want soothing, relaxing patter, top music and a meaty thought once in a while." He added that the program "accentuates the novel Garroway style and also gives the opportunity for some music arranged to fit the plan for a show that has an overall quiet, almost esoteric tone." Sponsors included

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. The program originated from WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois.

Personnel

In addition to Dave Garroway as host, regulars on the program included Charlie Andrews, June Christie, Jim Fleming,

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, Vivian Martin, and

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. The announcer was Charles Chan. Music was by the Art Van Damme Quintet.

References

External links

Logs

Logs of ''The Dave Garroway Show'' from Jerry Haendiges Vintage Radio LogsLogs of ''The Dave Garroway Show'' from radioGOLDINdex

Streaming

Episodes of ''The Dave Garroway Show'' from Old Time Radio Researchers Group Library
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