In this episode Steve, Andrew, and Jonathan discuss the often forgotten DuMont television network. Innovative, with stations in key east coast major markets, the DuMont network was ultimately done in by a combination of forces — the least of which being its uncooperative partner, Paramount Studios. Join us as we discuss DuMont and its legacy upon others’ later attempts at establishing a fourth network.
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- The show that helped launch Jackie Gleason
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- Comedian Ernie Kovacs in action
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- Bishop Sheen from popular DuMont program Life is Worth Living on the cover of TV Guide
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- Popular DuMont children’s program Captain Video
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- The electronicam shooting an episode of Captain Video
A great resource for the story of DuMont: http://www.dumontnetwork.com/index.html
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Your date of “1956” for the end of the DuMmont Television Network is defective. The network was done on September 15, 2024, as is shown in the video on YouTube called “‘Dilemma’ and the End of the DuMont Televisiion Network”, which can be found (since it is new) by using a full title search in YouTube or on “Google.” The end date is September 15, 1955.
Sincerely,
Victor Edward Swanson, historian
The Hologlobe Press