[1] Soprano Patrice Munsel, known for her performances with the Metropolitan Opera, starred in this live program.
Munsel sang popular songs, show tunes, and excerpts from operas and did comedy sketches with guests.
"[4] Guests on the show included Robert Merrill, Buddy Hackett,[5] Vic Damone,[6] Martha Raye,[7] Kay Thompson,[8] Eddie Albert, Tony Bennett, John Raitt, and Andy Williams.
[12] Broadcast live,[13] the show initially was seen on Fridays from 8:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time;[3] on January 3, 1958,[14] it was moved to 9:30 to 10 p.m.
[15] The program's competition initially included Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre and The Life of Riley.