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5.2/10 Genre Family Television Original language(s) English First episode date 1 July 1950 Network CBS | 8/10 IMDb Also known as "Sealtest Big Top" Country of origin USA Running time 60 minutes Final episode date 1957 Written by Ed McMahon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Starring Jack Sterling
Dan Lurie
Ed McMahon
Chris Keegan Cast Ed McMahon, Jack Sterling, Chris Keegan Nominations Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Children's Programming Similar Camel News Caravan, The Gabby Hayes Show, Arthur Godfrey and His F, The Edsel Show, Ding Dong School |
Sealtest presents big top
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 Camden, New Jersey Convention Hall.
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