Stage a Number is a TV series on the DuMont Television Network which was broadcast in the US on Wednesdays at 9pm ET from September 10, 1952, to May 20, 1953.

Stage a Number
StarringBill Wendell (host)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerRoger Gerry
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkDuMont
ReleaseSeptember 10, 1952 (1952-09-10) –
May 20, 1953 (1953-05-20)

Bill Wendell was the host for the program, which was a live talent show for dancers, singers, acrobats and other entertainers.[1] A panel of celebrity judges decided on two winners who were invited to appear the following week.[citation needed]

Production

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Stage a Number was a sustaining program that originated at WABD. Roger Gerry was the producer, and Barry Shear was the director. Bill Dalzell was the writer, and Bill Wirges was the music director.[2] It was replaced by The Strawhatters.[3]

Episode status

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As with most DuMont series, no episodes are known to exist.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Terrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 1008. ISBN 978-0-7864-8641-0. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "Last Week's Network Changes". Ross Reports on Television including The Television Index. September 14, 1952. p. 2. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  3. ^ "DuMont". Ross Reports. May 31, 1953. p. 3. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

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