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The Worst Episodes of The Colgate Comedy Hour

Every episode of The Colgate Comedy Hour ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Colgate Comedy Hour!

The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Worst Episodes Summary

"Revenge with Music" is the worst rated episode of "The Colgate Comedy Hour". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/10/1950. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Let's Face It".

  • Revenge with Music
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    #1 - Revenge with Music

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/1950

    Eddie Cantor hosts the premiere episode of the series, joined by actor/dancer Tommy Wonder, opera soprano Yma Sumac, dancer Danny Daniels, Yiddish theatre star Joseph Buloff, Lew Hearn, Robert Gari, Jack Albertson, the ballet team of Val Buttingnol and Joy Williams, and Al Goodman and his Orchestra. The program was promoted in the NY Times as "a nostalgic review recalling the halcyon days of the New Amsterdam theater at Broadway and 42nd Street".

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  • Let's Face It
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    #2 - Let's Face It

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/17/1950

    Hosted by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, has Dean and Jerry alongside gorgeous Marilyn Maxwell ("The Lemon Drop Kid") and comedian Leonard Barr. Sketches include a backstage bit with Martin and Lewis goofing around in their dressing room, and another with Jerry playing a little kid who goes to the movies with grown up Dean.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Norman Lear

  • Fred Allen
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    #3 - Fred Allen

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/1950

    Fred Allen makes his hosting debut. His guests include actors Monte Woolley and Peter Donald; Risë Stevens from the Metropolitian Opera; ballet stars Sono Osato, Hugh Laing and Zachary Solov; Tony award winner David Burns; Fred Allen's radio co-horts Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, Parker Fennelly; with Al Goodman and his Orchestra.

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  • 10/1/1950
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    #4 - 10/1/1950

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/1950

    In this episode sponsored by Frigidaire, Bobby Clark makes his debut as host. His guests include actress Joan Blondell and Broadway composer Sigmund Romberg. Clark appears in a comedy sketch about TV cameras in the courtroom.

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  • Eddie Cantor
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    #5 - Eddie Cantor

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/1950

    Eddie Cantor returns as host with Al Goodman and his Orchestra. Cantor does a sketch with his character 'Maxi the Taxi', and performs 'Dinah' in a production number.

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  • Martin & Lewis: Anything Goes
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    #6 - Martin & Lewis: Anything Goes

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/1950

    Kitty Kallen; The Skylarks; Mayor Ralph Villani of Newark, N.J.; Mayor Walter Sterling of Steubenville, Ohio; and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra.

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    Writer: Herbert Baker

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    #7 - Fred Allen

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/1950

    Fred Allen hosts and welcomes guests Broadway actress/singer Ella Logan; dancers Anthony, Allyn and Hodges; comedians Mort and Art Havel; and from Allen's radio program comedian (and Allen's wife) Portland Hoffa, Parker Fennelly and Peter Donald.

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  • Bobby Clark
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    #8 - Bobby Clark

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/1950

    Vaudeville and film comedian Bobby Clark hosted this show sponsored by Frigidaire. Clark welcomes baseball announcer Mel Allen; singer/actress Frances Langford; tennis player Gussie Moran; Argentinian jugglers Atilio and Hector, The Peiro Brothers; and comedy act The Albins

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  • Eddie Cantor
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    #9 - Eddie Cantor

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/5/1950

    Eddie Cantor hosts and is joined by his wife, Ida Cantor; his son-in law actor Robert Gari; radio comedian Charlie Cantor (no relation); dancers Fred and Sledge; Lesli Scott; Bil and Cora Baird's Marionettes; and Al Goodman and his Orchestra.

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  • Martin & Lewis
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    #10 - Martin & Lewis

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/12/1950

    Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis return with guests singer/actress Kitty Kallen; future 'Jackie Gleason Show' co-star Joyce Randoph; comic dancer Leonard Barr; comic actor Sammy Petrillo; the dance team of De May and Moore; singers The Skylarks; and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra.

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    #11 - Fred Allen

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/19/1950

    Fred Allen hosts with guests humorist/author H. Allen Smith; Tony award winning actress Sheila Bond; and Broadway performer Billy Tabbert.

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    #12 - Bob Hope

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/26/1950

    A nervous-looking Bob Hope makes his debut as host in this Frigidaire-sponsored episode. His guests include: Marilyn Maxwell; country singer Jimmy Wakely; vocalists The Taylor Maids; dance troupe The High Hatters; dancer Judy Kelly; Nelson Case; and Les Brown and his Band of Renown. This show is performed before an all-military audience.

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  • Eddie Cantor
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    #13 - Eddie Cantor

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/3/1950

    Eddie Cantor hosts and welcomes guests jazz pianist Joe Bushkin; actor Jack Albertson; co-star of the TV series 'Mama', Dick Van Patten; actress Connie Sawyer; acrobats The Amadis; June Keegan; and dancers Les Zoris.

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  • Tickets Please!
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    #14 - Tickets Please!

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/10/1950

    Comic dancers Paul and Grace (The Hartmans) star in this adaptation of their just-ended Broadway review, 'Tickets, Please!" Joining them are cast members from the show: Jack Albertson, Tommy Wonder, Dorothy Jarnac, Patricia Bright, Bill Norvas, Mildred Hughes, Warde Donovan, The Upstarts.

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  • 12/17/1950
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    #15 - 12/17/1950

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/17/1950

    Fred Allen makes his final appearance as host. His guests include: comic Doc Rockwell; opera singer Eileen Farrell; The Christianis acrobat act; and from Allen's radio show Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, Peter Donald, and Parker Fennelly. Music is provided by Al Goodman and his orchestra.

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    #16 - Bob Hope

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/24/1950

    Bob Hope hosts this episode, sponsored by Frigidaire. His guests include: His guests include: opera star Lily Pons; Elanor Roosevelt; Bob Cummings; harpist Robert Maxwell; New York Mayor Vincent Impellitteri; the Boys' Choir from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine; and Charles Sandford and his Orchestra.

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  • Eddie Cantor
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    #17 - Eddie Cantor

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 12/31/1950

    Danny Thomas, Ed Wynn and Sigmund Romberg.

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  • Abbot & Costello
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    #18 - Abbot & Costello

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 1/7/1951

    Abbott and Costello's first time as hosts. Several comedy routines including their classic: "Who's On First".

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  • Jerry Lester
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    #19 - Jerry Lester

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/14/1951

    Joan Bennett; Fred Allen; Pat O'Brien; Kukla, Fran & Ollie; The Mello-Larks the cast of Broadway Open House: Dagmar; David Street; Jack Adrian; Milton DeLugg; and Wayne Howell.

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  • Bobby Clark
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    #20 - Bobby Clark

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/21/1951

    Julie Wilson; Willie, West and McGinty; The Maxwells; Miriam Wakefield; Bobby Lane and Claire; Jack Mann; Dick Dana; and Tom Jones and his Orchestra.

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  • Eddie Cantor
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    #21 - Eddie Cantor

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/28/1951

    Lee Fairfax, Basil O'Connor, Dave Powell, Joe Marks, and Estelle Sloan.

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    #22 - Martin & Lewis

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/4/1951

    Polly Bergen, Mary Ann Niles, Bob Fosse, and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra. Note: Martin & Lewis had not hosted in nearly three months only because they were off in Hollywood making a movie.

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  • The Spike Jones Show
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    #23 - The Spike Jones Show

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/11/1951

    The City Slickers, George Rock, Sir Frederick Gas, Freddy and Dick Morgan, Bill King, The Wayne Marlin Trio, Lois Ray, Gale Robbins, and Laverne Pearson Note: There was also a cameo appearance by the Today Show's Dave Garroway and a look at a very young announcer, Mike Wallace.

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  • Bobby Clark
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    #24 - Bobby Clark

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/18/1951

    Basil Rathbone, Sarah Churchill, Walter Abel, Nelson Case, Mary Boland, Fran Warren, and Danny Scholl.

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    #25 - Eddie Cantor

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 2/25/1951

    Lena Horne, Jack Albertson, Charlie Cantor, Bil and Cora Baird Marionettes, Landre and Verna, Phil Kramer, Marcia Walter, Chris Barbery, and Al Goodman and his Orchestra.

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