[1] The host, Broadway columnist Earl Wilson, interviewed "established stars and young hopefuls" in addition to providing news about show business.
[3] Artists who appeared on the program included Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, who received Downbeat Awards on the February 24, 1952, episode.
[4] Other guests included Jack Leonard, Barbara Nichols, Buddy Rich, and Mel Torme.
A short clip exists of an episode from February 24, 1952 featuring Leonard Feather presenting awards from Downbeat to Parker and Gillespie, and then a performance from Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dick Hyman, Sandy Block, and Charlie Smith.
[citation needed] Tod Hammerstein was the producer, and Bill Seaman was the director.