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Hour Glass was the first variety show shown on network television. It ran on NBC from May of 1946 until March of 1947.

Hour Glass was sponsored by Standard Brands . The program included comedians, musicians, entertaining films (such as a film of dance in South America, and long, live commercials for the sponsor's products.

Such famous names as Doodles Weaver, Bert Lahr, Joe Besser , Dennis Day , Jerry Colonna and Peggy Lee appeared on the program.

On November 14, 1946, Edgar Bergen brought his ventriloquism act to the show. It was the first time that a major radio performer had appeared on television.

The show was co-hosted by Eddie Mayehoff and Helen Parrish .

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