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The Big Record is an American television music variety series which aired 1957 to 1958 on CBS. Originally it was an hour-long show but later was a half-hour show. It was hosted by Patti Page, who sang songs and introduced the guest performers. Most of the music was of the pop genre, although other styles of music were also featured, including jazz, rock and roll, and country. Professional dancers also sometimes appeared as guests.
Original Release
08/18/1957
US Release
08/18/1957
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Patti Page | Self - Hostess |
| Bill Hayes | Self |
| Johnny Mathis | Self |
| Erroll Garner | Self / Self - Pianist |
| Terry Moore | Self |
| Sal Mineo | Self |
| Sammy Davis Jr. | Self |
| Lloyd Nolan | Self |
| Liberace | Self |
| Harry James | Self |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premiere | Wednesday, 18 September 1957 |
| 2 | Episode #1.2 | Wednesday, 25 September 1957 |
| 3 | Episode #1.3 | Wednesday, 02 October 1957 |
| 4 | Episode #1.4 | Wednesday, 09 October 1957 |
| 5 | Episode #1.5 | Wednesday, 16 October 1957 |
| 6 | Episode #1.6 | Wednesday, 23 October 1957 |
| 7 | Episode #1.7 | Wednesday, 30 October 1957 |
| 8 | Episode #1.8 | Wednesday, 06 November 1957 |
| 9 | Episode #1.9 | Wednesday, 13 November 1957 |
| 10 | Episode #1.10 | Wednesday, 20 November 1957 |
| 11 | Episode #1.11 | Wednesday, 27 November 1957 |
| 12 | Episode #1.12 | Wednesday, 04 December 1957 |
| 13 | Episode #1.13 | Wednesday, 11 December 1957 |
| 14 | Episode #1.14 | Wednesday, 18 December 1957 |
| 15 | Episode #1.15 | Wednesday, 25 December 1957 |
| 16 | Eartha Kitt, Johnny Mathis, Jan Peerce, Lloyd Nolan, louis Prima, Keely Smith | Wednesday, 01 January 1958 |
| 17 | Dorothy Collins, Fats Domino, Ray Eberle, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jane Morgan, Terry Moore, The Modernaires | Wednesday, 08 January 1958 |
| 18 | Carol Channing, The McGuire Sisters, Bill Hayes, Robert Maxwell, Pee Wee Hunt, Nick Lucas, The Del Vikings | Wednesday, 15 January 1958 |
| 19 | Episode #1.19 | Wednesday, 29 January 1958 |
| 20 | Episode #1.20 | Wednesday, 05 February 1958 |
| 22 | Episode #1.22 | Wednesday, 12 February 1958 |
| 23 | Episode #1.23 | Wednesday, 19 February 1958 |
| 24 | Episode #1.24 | Wednesday, 26 February 1958 |
| 25 | Episode #1.25 | Wednesday, 05 March 1958 |
| 26 | Episode #1.26 | Wednesday, 12 March 1958 |
| 27 | Episode #1.27 | Wednesday, 26 March 1958 |
| 28 | Episode #1.28 | Wednesday, 02 April 1958 |
| 29 | Episode #1.29 | Wednesday, 09 April 1958 |
| 30 | Episode #1.30 | Wednesday, 16 April 1958 |
| 31 | Episode #1.31 | Wednesday, 23 April 1958 |
| 32 | Episode #1.32 | Wednesday, 30 April 1958 |
| 33 | Episode #1.33 | Wednesday, 07 May 1958 |
| 34 | Episode #1.34 | Wednesday, 14 May 1958 |
| 37 | Episode #1.37 | Wednesday, 04 June 1958 |
| 38 | Episode #1.38 | Wednesday, 11 June 1958 |
Directors
Writers
William Jacobson, Larry Markes
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Patti Page | Self - Hostess |
| Bill Hayes | Self |
| Johnny Mathis | Self |
| Erroll Garner | Self / Self - Pianist |
| Terry Moore | Self |
| Sal Mineo | Self |
| Sammy Davis Jr. | Self |
| Lloyd Nolan | Self |
| Liberace | Self |
| Harry James | Self |
| Jane Morgan | Self |
| Jimmie Rodgers | Self |
| Jan Peerce | Self |
| Pee Wee Hunt | Self |
| Paul Anka | Self |
| Vic Damone | Self |
| Gogi Grant | Self |
| Lucho Gatica | Self |
| Sammy Kaye | Self |
| Florence Henderson | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Norman Frank | Producer |
| Jack Philbin | Producer |
