The short-lived variety show, hosted by Gene Di Novi on piano and vocalist Jodie Drake, offered a captivating blend of music and conversation in its half-hour format. Renowned musicians like Clark Terry, Joe Venuti, Gene Lees, and Phyllis Marshall graced the show as guests, showcasing the best in jazz. The rhythm section boasted talents like Michel Donato on bass and Jerry Fuller on drums, enriching the performances. Produced in Toronto by Bob Gibbons, the series highlighted exceptional musical collaborations and remains a testament to the era's jazz brilliance.
Music performances, interviews and comedy were featured in this daily series, which replaced `Nashville Now' in October 1993 when host Ralph Emery retired. The 90-minute program had some of country's top names, including Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, the Dixie Chicks, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Billy Ray Cyrus, Barbara Mandrell and Dolly Parton.
"Presenting Susan Anton" is a variety hour that spotlights the music and comedy talents of Susan Anton and helped catapult the beautiful blonde bombshell into the limelight.
A standard yet somehow odd chatshow. Guests would be normal folks like a stewardess, meter maid, or lottery winner. Musical performances were provided by The Blind Boys of Alabama, Pat Benatar, and Charles Brown. There were remote segments and short film parodies. Most importantly, you have Poundstone's impeccable audience interaction. She brings many guests on in panels and plays off their interaction with each other as well.