Hold That Camera
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Hold That Camera is an American
game show
that ran on the DuMont Television Network
's primetime schedule from August 27 to December 15, 1950. The series aired on Fridays at 8:30 PM Eastern.
Originally a game show hosted by Jimmy Blaine, after the first few episodes the format was completely overhauled into a variety show with Kyle MacDonnell as host.
United States
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Game show
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that ran on the DuMont Television Network
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...
's primetime schedule from August 27 to December 15, 1950. The series aired on Fridays at 8:30 PM Eastern.
Originally a game show hosted by Jimmy Blaine, after the first few episodes the format was completely overhauled into a variety show with Kyle MacDonnell as host.
Episode status
Two episodes are known to exist: October 20 (held by the MacDonald & Associates Film Archive in Chicago) and December 1 (held by the Paley Center for Media).See also
- List of programs broadcast by the DuMont Television Network
- List of surviving DuMont Television Network broadcasts
- 1950-51 United States network television schedule