The Family Genius
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The Family Genius was a TV series aired in the United States from September 9, 1949
till September 30, 1949. It was broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network
, and is most notable for lasting less than a month before cancellation. The series was a sitcom centered around the Howard family. Their young son Tommy was a child prodigy
.
1949 in television
The year 1949 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1949.-Events:*January 3 – Colgate Theatre premieres on NBC....
till September 30, 1949. It was broadcast on the now-defunct 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...
, and is most notable for lasting less than a month before cancellation. The series was a sitcom centered around the Howard family. Their young son Tommy was a child prodigy
Child prodigy
A child prodigy is someone who, at an early age, masters one or more skills far beyond his or her level of maturity. One criterion for classifying prodigies is: a prodigy is a child, typically younger than 18 years old, who is performing at the level of a highly trained adult in a very demanding...
.
Cast
- Jack Diamond as Tommy Howard
- Phyllis Lowe as Mrs. Howard
- Arthur Edwards as Mr. Howard
See also
- List of programs broadcast by the DuMont Television Network
- List of surviving DuMont Television Network broadcasts