variety show

Variety shows present different acts within one program. This topic is part of Television within Movies & Television. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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A variety show combines several types of entertainment such as music, comedy, and what?

Answer: Novelty acts

Bonus fact: Variety shows present different acts within one program.

Which television host introduced acts including the Beatles on a famous Sunday-night variety show?

Answer: Ed Sullivan

Bonus fact: The Ed Sullivan Show was a major U.S. variety program.

Which comedy variety program starred Carol Burnett?

Answer: The Carol Burnett Show

Bonus fact: The show mixed sketches, songs, and guest appearances.

Which variety show featured Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy?

Answer: The Muppet Show

Bonus fact: The show mixed puppetry, music, comedy, and guest stars.

What television milestone did Nat King Cole achieve in the 1950s?

Answer: Hosted a national network variety show

Bonus fact: The Nat King Cole Show was one of the first national network shows hosted by an African American performer.

Carol Burnett became famous through what type of television program?

Answer: Comedy variety show

Bonus fact: The Carol Burnett Show mixed sketches, music, and guest stars.

Ed Sullivan hosted what kind of television show?

Answer: Variety show

Bonus fact: The Ed Sullivan Show featured music, comedy, novelty acts, and more.

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