''The Gay Nineties Revue'' was an American variety series that aired

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from August 11, 1948 to mid-1949 on Wednesdays at 8pm ET. The host was songwriter

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, who was reportedly age 71 at the time he hosted the show.

Production background

Howard was a popular songwriter and singer, who later had a successful career capitalizing on the

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many had for the "Gay 90's". The series was a hit on

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, before premiering on television.

Preservation status

At least one episode of this show survives, which can be viewed online at the

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References

*Alex McNeil, ''Total Television'', (New York:

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, third edition, 1964)

External links

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Kinescope of ''The Gay Nineties Revue''
at the

Video of the December 17, 1948, episode of ''The Gay Nineties Revue'' from YouTube
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Production background

Preservation status

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