Startime

Ford Startime (aka Lincoln-Mercury Startime) was an hour long, color anthology series sponsored by the automotive company. Music, variety and drama alternated in various programs over the course of the one season it aired. Many top stars appeared. Hubbell Robinson was the Executive Producer for the series which had a reported budget of 15 million dollars for the season. There was also a Canadian version of the series on the CBC that aired a few of the American programs in addition to their own productions.

Show Info

Network: United States NBC (1959 - 1960)
Schedule: Tuesdays (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Variety

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Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x33: The Nanette Fabray ShowMay 31, 1960
1x32: Sing Along With MitchMay 24, 1960
1x31: Tennessee Ernie Ford Meets King ArthurMay 10, 1960
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Also known as:
  • Ford Startime
  • Lincoln-Mercury Startime
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