''The Debbie Drake Show'' was an American exercise television show hosted by

Debbie Drake Debbie Drake is a former American fitness and nutrition guru. Drake is most well-known for presenting '' The Debbie Drake Show'' from 1960 to1978. Career Drake's career started after starting a local exercise show on regional television before b ...

that ran from 1960 to 1978.

Background

Debbie Drake started her show on

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, then transferred to

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in Indianapolis' before the show gained a following and was syndicated nationwide.

Reception

The show was popular with men and women alike.

References

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