| Buzzy Wuzzy | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Jerry Bergen Imogene Coca |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | November 17 (1948-11-17) – December 8, 1948 (1948-12-08) |
Buzzy Wuzzy is an early American variety/comedy series that aired on ABC on Wednesday nights from 7:30 pm to 7:45 pm Eastern Time from November 17 to December 8, 1948.1
Many newspapers listed the series as The Jerry Bergen Show in their television schedule section.234
Synopsis
Jerry Bergen and Imogene Coca were hosts of the short-lived series, which consisted of comedy skits and variety acts.5 This was Imogene Coca's first network television program,6 and she was hired by M.J. Productions, a packaging and marketing firm, which sponsored the series.7
Episode status
The series was broadcast live, and there are no known recorded episodes.
References
References
- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. p. 199 Retrieved July 24, 2024..
- Television Wednesday, York Daily Record (York, PA), November 17, 1948, page 26
- Television, Evening Courier (Camden, NJ), November 17, 1948, page 20
- WMAL- Channel 7, The Washington Daily News (Washington DC), November 17, 1948, page 60
- Terrace, Vincent, Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2nd Edition, page 150, McFarland, 2014
- Reed, R. M. & Reed, M. K., The Encyclopedia of Television, Cable, and Video, page 119, Springer Science & Business Media, 2012
- TV Medium Used to Sell Packager's New Video Shows, The Billboard, November 27, 1948