Video: 'Ten From Your Show of Shows' (7 videos)

(Saturday, February 25, 1950, 8:00-10:30 p.m EST) — Your Show of Shows, a live 90-minute variety show featuring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca, debuted tonight on NBC-TV, initially titled

The series originated as the second half of the two-hour umbrella show, Saturday Night Review, with the first portion hosted by comedian Jack Carter in Chicago, Illinois, and the remainder telecast from the since-demolished International Theatre (also known as the Park Theatre) at 5 Columbus Circle and the Center Theatre in Manhattan, New York City.

Video: 'Television - 1988 - hosted by Edwin Newman' ("Your Show Of Shows" at 49:43)

Created by Sylvester L. Weaver Jr., other featured performers were Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, Bill Hayes, baritone Jack Russell (singer), Judy Johnson, The Hamilton Trio and the soprano Marguerite Piazza.

José Ferrer made several guest appearances on the series.