Texaco Star Theater (1948)

TV Series ★ 7.5 60 min

Comedy

Texaco Star Theater is an American comedy-variety show, broadcast on radio from 1938 to 1949 and telecast from 1948 to 1956. It was one of the first successful examples of American television broadcasting, remembered as the show that gave Milton Berle the nickname "Mr. Television". The classic 1940–44 version of the program, hosted by radio's Fred Allen, was followed by a radio series on ABC in the spring of 1948. When Texaco first took it to television on NBC on June 8, 1948, the show had a huge cultural impact.

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Released
June 8, 1948
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0040041
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Studio
Texaco Gasoline Company, Milton Berle Productions,

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Cast

Arnold Stang Arnold Stang Milton Berle Milton Berle Host Carol Burnett Carol Burnett Red Skelton Red Skelton Clem Kadiddlehopper Bobby Rydell Bobby Rydell Donna Loren Donna Loren Ruth Gilbert

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Frequently asked questions

What is Texaco Star Theater about?
Texaco Star Theater is an American comedy-variety show, broadcast on radio from 1938 to 1949 and telecast from 1948 to 1956. It was one of the first successful examples of American television broadcasting, remembered as the show that gave Milton Berle the nickname "Mr. Television". The classic 1940–44 version of the program, hosted by radio's Fred Allen, was followed by a radio series on ABC in the spring of 1948. When Texaco first took it to television on NBC on June 8, 1948, the show had a huge cultural impact.
Who stars in Texaco Star Theater?
Texaco Star Theater stars Arnold Stang, Milton Berle, Carol Burnett, Red Skelton.
When was Texaco Star Theater released?
Texaco Star Theater is a 1948 comedy series.
Where can I watch Texaco Star Theater?
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