The Gordon MacRae Show

The Gordon MacRae Show
GenreMusical variety
Written bySheila MacRae
Directed byIrv Lambrecht
Presented byGordon MacRae
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMarch 5 (1956-03-05) –
August 27, 1956 (1956-08-27)
MacRae

The Gordon MacRae Show is an American musical television program that was broadcast on NBC March 5, 1956 - August 27, 1956.[1]

Overview

Gordon MacRae was the host for the show, which was set in a replica of the den in MacRae's home in Hollywood. Episodes featured MacRae's singing, while the Cheerleaders quartet provided vocal backup, and Van Alexander's orchestra provided instrumental music. Phil Harris was the guest on the premiere episode.[2] Guests on other episodes included June Hutton[3] and Jan Clayton.[4]

Production

Irv Lambrecht produced and directed the series.[2] Sheila MacRae was the writer.[5] Lever Brothers was the sponsor, promoting Lifebuoy, Lux, and Pepsodent.[6] A projection technique enabled a picture window in the rear of MacRae's den to display any desired setting,[2] so that scenes appropriate to an episode's songs were shown.[7] The Gordon MacRae Show originated live from Hollywood[8] and was broadcast on Mondays from 7:30 to 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time "to fill the remainder of the half hour in which NBC aired its network news".[7] The show's competition included The Adventures of Robin Hood on CBS and Twilight Theater (and later Bold Journey) on ABC.[5] It replaced The Tony Martin Show[9] and was replaced by The Golden Touch of Frankie Carle.[10]

Critical response

Variety called the premiere episode of The Gordon MacRae Show "all very orthodox and very pleasant" with compliments for MacRae's singing and the show's "tasteful setting".[6] The review found fault with the number of commercials (an "overload of plugs in a 15-minute session").[6]

Motion Picture Daily described that first episode as "Pleasant, diverting and well-handled."[8] The review complimented MacRae's voice and personality and said, "this new quarter-hour of informal melody bids fair to be a must in many homes, not only for the teenagers, but for all sides of the family."[8]

Broadcasting complimented MacRae's songs and his "incredibly relaxed" manner and said that the show's format "looks like it will wear well".[11]

References

  1. ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 338. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
  2. ^ a b c "NBC Show Premieres Are Set". Fort Lauderdale News. March 4, 1956. p. 32. Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Monday July 2". Ross Reports. July 1, 1956. p. A. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Jan To Pull Cinderella Act Tonight On Gordon MacRae Show". Portland Press Herald. July 9, 1956. p. 3. Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b Hyatt, Wesley (October 6, 2015). Short-Lived Television Series, 1948-1978: Thirty Years of More Than 1,000 Flops. McFarland. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-4766-0515-9. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Gordon MacRae Show". Variety. March 7, 1956. p. 27. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  7. ^ a b 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. 554. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c "The Gordon MacRae Show". Motion Picture Daily. March 12, 1956. p. 6. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  9. ^ "(untitled brief)". Ross Reports. February 15, 1956. p. 2. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  10. ^ "Other Network Changes & Additions". Ross Reports. September 16, 1956. p. 86. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  11. ^ "The Gordon MacRae Show". Broadcasting. March 12, 1956. p. 12. Retrieved October 7, 2024.

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