The Bob Crosby Show
# The Bob Crosby Show

The Bob Crosby Show can refer to either of two television programs in the United States. One was broadcast in the afternoons on CBS September 14, 1953 – August 30, 1957. The other was broadcast in prime time on NBC June 14, 1958 – September 6, 1958, as a summer replacement for Perry Como's show.

## Personnel

Singer/bandleader Bob Crosby was the host and star of both programs. Other entertainers on the CBS version included Joan O'Brien, Cathy Crosby and The Modernaires. The announcers were Steve Dunne and Jack Narz. Crosby's Bobcats orchestra provided instrumental music. The NBC program featured Gretchen Wyler, The Clay Warnick Singers and The Peter Gennaro Dancers. Carl Hoff led the orchestra, and the producer was Louis DaPron.

## Recognition

Readers of TV Radio Mirror magazine named The Bob Crosby Show their favorite television daytime variety program for 1954–1955. In 1955, the show was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Program Achievement In Daytime.

## Recording

Columbia Records issued a Bob Crosby Show album (CL 766), featuring Crosby, Paula Kelly and Carol Richards.

