Studio 57
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Studio 57 was the name of an American television series that was broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network
.
The program was a filmed anthology television series
sponsored by Heinz 57
and produced by Revue Studios. The program aired on the DuMont network from September 21, 1954 to September 6, 1955, making it "one of the last regularly scheduled series ever carried on the crumbling DuMont network". (Only What's the Story
and boxing matches
aired on DuMont afterwards). Studio 57 aired in first-run syndication during 1955-1956.
and Earle Marsh have stated that the scripts for Studio 57 were bland and that the program relied largely on unknown actors. DuMont did not have the big budgets of CBS
or NBC
, and relied on cost-cutting measures such as using unknown actors to star in network programs. These then-unknown actors included Hugh O'Brian
and Natalie Wood
.
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
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The program was a filmed anthology television series
Anthology television series
An anthology series is a radio or television series that presents a different story and a different set of characters in each episode. These usually have a different cast each week, but several series in the past, such as Four Star Playhouse, employed a permanent troupe of character actors who...
sponsored by Heinz 57
Heinz 57
Heinz 57 is a shortened, popular form of the "57 Varieties" slogan ofPittsburgh's H. J. Heinz Company. In its early days, the company wanted to advertise the great number of choices of canned and bottled foods it offered for sale. Although the company had more than 60 products in 1892, the number...
and produced by Revue Studios. The program aired on the DuMont network from September 21, 1954 to September 6, 1955, making it "one of the last regularly scheduled series ever carried on the crumbling DuMont network". (Only What's the Story
What's the Story
What's the Story was an American television game show broadcast on the DuMont Television Network from July 25, 1951 to September 23, 1955 and aired in eleven different timeslots....
and boxing matches
Boxing from St. Nicholas Arena
Boxing from St. Nicholas Arena was an American sports program originally broadcast on NBC from 1946 to 1948, and later on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network from 1954 to 1956.-Broadcast history:The DuMont version was hosted by Chris Schenkel....
aired on DuMont afterwards). Studio 57 aired in first-run syndication during 1955-1956.
Criticism
Television historians Tim BrooksTim Brooks (television historian)
Tim Brooks is an American television and radio historian, author and retired television executive. He is credited with having helped launch the Sci Fi Channel in 1992 as well as other USA Network projects and channels....
and Earle Marsh have stated that the scripts for Studio 57 were bland and that the program relied largely on unknown actors. DuMont did not have the big budgets of CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
or NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
, and relied on cost-cutting measures such as using unknown actors to star in network programs. These then-unknown actors included Hugh O'Brian
Hugh O'Brian
Hugh O'Brian is an American actor, known for his starring role in the ABC television series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp .-Early years and career:...
and Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood, born Natalia Nikolaevna Zacharenko was an American film and television actress. After first working in films as a child, Wood became a successful Hollywood star as a young adult, receiving three Academy Award nominations before she was 25 years old.Wood began acting in movies at the...
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See also
- List of programs broadcast by the DuMont Television Network
- List of surviving DuMont Television Network broadcasts