Buzzy Wuzzy

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Buzzy Wuzzy
Starring Imogene Coca
Jerry Bergen
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time15 minutes
Release
Original networkABC

Buzzy Wuzzy was an early American variety/comedy series that aired on ABC on Wednesday nights from 7:30 pm to 7:45 pm Eastern Time from November 17 to December 8, 1948. [1]

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References

  1. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present . Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 172. ISBN   0-345-45542-8.