Drene Time

[1] The series was sponsored by Procter & Gamble's Drene Shampoo, and the announcer was Tobe Reed.

[2] Then on December 15, 1946 the show was overhauled, with Philip Rapp brought in as its writer, and with actors Frances Langford and Danny Thomas added to the main cast.

[3] The December 15th show started with Don explaining the new variety format to Carmen and Frances, after which she sang "Sooner or Later", which was later adapted for the film Dick Tracy (1990).

After another musical number and a commercial spot for Drene Shampoo, Ameche and Langford appeared as the Bickersons for the final 15 minutes of the show.

An early audition show of July 31, 1946 featured a different cast: Don Ameche, guest Sylvia Sidney, announcer Truman Bradley, Joseph Lilley and His Orchestra, Pinky Lee, Jim Backus, the Swing Choir, Jonelle James, Earle Ross and announcer Marvin Miller.