Easy Aces (TV series)

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Easy Aces
GenreComedy
Written by
Directed byJeanne Harrison
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time15 minutes
Production company Ziv
Original release
Network DuMont
ReleaseDecember 14, 1949 (1949-12-14) –
June 14, 1950 (1950-06-14)
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Easy Aces (radio program)

Easy Aces is an American comedy television program that was broadcast on the DuMont network from December 14, 1949, until June 14, 1950. It was also syndicated during its time on the network. [1]

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Goodman and Jane Ace, stars of Easy Aces

Easy Aces was an adaptation of the radio program of the same name, [1] but media critic John Crosby commented, "The show doesn't resemble the Easy Aces of radio very closely". [2] The husband and wife team of Goodman Ace and Jane Ace starred. His "witty, intelligent" persona contrasted with her character's "charming bundle of malapropisms." [1] They portrayed a married couple who lived in the suburbs. [3] Betty Garde portrayed Jane's mother. [4] Episodes were staged in a set that represented the Aces' home, with each episode beginning with the couple watching television. A camera provided viewers with a closeup of the TV set's picture, and the action on the TV set formed the basis for the Aces' comments during the episode. [5] The concept was described as a "television show within a television show". [4]

Originating at WABD-TV, [6] the filmed program was broadcast on Wednesday nights from 7:45 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. [1] Its competition was a news broadcast on NBC and The Earl Wrightson Show on CBS. Ziv Television Programs produced the show. Jeanne Harrison was the director. [3] Goodman Ace, George Foster, and Mort Green were the writers. [7] The Phillips Food Company sponsored the program [8] in the 15 markets reached by DuMont. [4]

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  3. 1 2 Hyatt, Wesley (October 6, 2015). Short-Lived Television Series, 1948-1978: Thirty Years of More Than 1,000 Flops. McFarland. p. 22. ISBN   978-1-4766-0515-9 . Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 "Radio and Television: The Aces, Comedy Team Since 1930, to Make Video Debut on WABD Next Wednesday" . The New York Times. November 28, 1949. p. 42. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Show Within A Show Is Basis For 'Easy Aces' TV Program". The Courier-Journal. Kentucky, Louisville. March 12, 1950. p. Section 5, page 8. Retrieved June 15, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Futures". Ross Reports on Television including The Television Index. November 13, 1949. p. 2. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  7. ↑ "'Easy Aces' to DuMont" (PDF). Broadcasting. December 19, 1949. p. 62. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Phillips Food To Trump 'Aces' TV on DuMont June 26". Billboard. April 29, 1950. p. 8. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
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