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Washington Square

Ray Bolger, one of showbusiness's most esteemed dancing comedians, stars in his own program, “Washington Square,” a series of 17 one-hour “live” color episodes. ‘Washington Square’ has a continued storyline, with the same main characters running throughout the series, Mr. Bacher explained, “somewhat like a theatrical Our Town.” Ray Bolger will be the entrepreneur of a theatrical community in which various colorful personalities live who aspire to success in show business. They may work uptown, but they live in Washington Square. One of these aspirants to fame emerge some of our future stars.

Seasons
1
Episodes
1
Episode length
~1h
First aired
Oct 21, 1956
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Washington Square

  • Portrait of Ray Bolger

    Ray Bolger

    Self - HOst

  • Portrait of Elaine Stritch

    Elaine Stritch

    Self - Host

Seasons

  • First Season

    Oct 21, 1956

    1 episode

    “Washington Square” had its premiere on WKY-TV Sunday afternoon, October 21, 1956, at 2, and alternated for 14 Sundays thereafter with “Wide Wide World.” The last three colorcasts of the new Bolger series aired during prime weekday time slots in May and June.

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