Big Top | |
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Also known as | "Sealtest Big Top" |
Genre | Family Television |
Written by | Ed McMahon |
Starring |
Jack Sterling Dan Lurie Ed McMahon Chris Keegan |
Country of origin | USA |
Original language(s) | English |
Production | |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production company(s) | WCAU Philadelphia |
Release | |
Original network | CBS |
Original release | 1 July 1950 – 1957 |
Big Top was a children's television show that aired on CBS from July 1, 1950 to 1957. The cast included Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson's longtime sidekick, as Ed the Clown and America's Most Muscular Man Dan Lurie as "Sealtest Dan The Muscle Man". The series first aired in Primetime from its debut until January 6, 1951, it then moved to Saturday mornings for the remainder of its run, The program originated live from the 32nd St. and Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia Armory.