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General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
Jul 29, 2024 · General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
1 9 5 3 – 1 9 6 2 (USA) 303 x 30 minute episodes. This long-running dramatic anthology series first aired on CBS on 1 February 1953. Occupying the Sunday evening spot following The Toast of the Town/The Ed Sullivan Show from 1 February 1953 to 27 May 1962, The General Electric Theater was an alternating series with the musical-variety Fred Waring Show.
A radio anthology series that debuted in 1953, General Electric Theater was originally a summer replacement for The Bing Crosby Show.Hosted by Ken Carpenter, "the man with the golden voice," the show featured different stories each week, and featured high profile Hollywood guest stars, such as Cary Grant, James Mason, Dana Andrews, Ronald Reagan and Joan Fontaine.
More than any other acting role, Reagan's stint as host of "G.E. Theater" (and corporate spokesman for General Electric) was instrumental in his political career. While this series was in production, General Electric sent Reagan to make personal appearances at G.E. factories all over the United States.
Dec 11, 2011 · Classic TV, General Electric Theater, Myrna Loy A widow who has become professional lecturer (Myrna Loy) on dealing with loneliness struggles with the loneliness of constant lecture tours. Season 3, Episode 26
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