Guide Right (1952)

Directed by

Barry Shear

Country

United States

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This 1950s variety show was produced by the military to encourage enlistment during the Korean War. It featured civilian singers and a military band performing in 30-minute episodes.

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What happens

Guide Right is an American musical variety show which aired on the DuMont Television Network from February 25, 1952, to February 5, 1954. The program was produced by the First Army Recruiting Service and supplied by the United States Air Force as a means of increasing enlistment for the Korean War. It featured The Airmen of Note directed by Fred Kepner, each 30-minute episode was hosted by Donn Russell, with Elliot Lawrence conducting the orchestra. The show featured civilian musical artists in addition to military personnel. Guest performers included Eddie Fisher, June Valli, Sunny Gale, Teresa Brewer and Steve Lawrence. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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