Buster Keaton on the Ed Wynn Show

Silent screen star Buster Keaton makes a guest appearance on the Ed Wynn Show, one of the earliest comedy/variety shows, which ran on CBS from the late 1940s to 1952.

The Ruggles

One of the earliest family sitcoms in America, this show ran on ABC from 1949 to 1952, starring Charles Ruggles playing, a character with the same name, with a wife and four children.

Trouble With Father

Also known as the "Stu Erwin Show," this family sitcom ran on ABC from 1950 to 1955, starring Stu Erwin and his real-life wife June.

My Little Margie

Situation Comedy which ran on CBS and NBC from 1952 to 1955, starring Gale Storm as Margie

The Life of Riley

NBC sitcom The Life of Riley, which aired from 1953 to 1958, starring William Bendix and Marjorie Reynolds.

Jon Gnagy's Learn to Draw

Syndicated art instruction program from the 1950s starring Jon Gnagy

Shower of Stars

Mario Lanza sings on a 1954 episode of the TV show Shower of Stars, which ran on CBS from 1954 to 1958

Coke Time with Eddie Fisher

A 15-minute variety show starring Eddie Fisher which ran on NBC on Wednesday nights from 1953 to 1957

I Love Lucy 1950's TV commercial

Relive the birth of Little Ricky in this I Love Lucy promo

Marilyn Monroe on Jack Benny Show 1953

Clip from Marilyn Monroe's appearance on the Jack Benny show. Original air date Sept 13, 1953.