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The premiere episode of the Dumont network show Cavalcade of Bands features Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, singer Kitty Kallen, the Borah Minevitch Harmonica Rascals, The Dunhills, Patricia Bright and juggler Trixie Larue. See Recap for further details on performers.

The Tex Beneke Orchestra headlines this episode, with appearances by Rosalind Courtright and Rolly Rolls.

Gene Krupa and his band are featured this week.

Appearing on this episode are Xavier Cugat & his Orchestra, Victor Borge and the Edwards Brothers.

Charlie Spivak and his band are featured on this episode along with Vivian Blaine.

This episode features Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra.

Band leader Skitch Henderson is the star attraction on this episode.

Pianist Eddy Duchin is the featured guest this week.

Lionel Hampton and his band are the "Band of the Week" on this episode. Vocal group The Carols also appear.

This episode features Tony Pastor and his Orchestra.

Louis Prima and his band appear on this episode along with Joey Adams and Tony Canzoneri.

Pianist Carmen Cavallero and his Orchestra are the "Band of the Week" on this episode.

Latin bandleader Xavier Cugat makes his second appearance.

The Blue Barron Orchestra is this week's featured band.

Pianist Claude Thornhill and his Orchestra are the "Band of the Week" on this episode.

Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians make a second appearance on this episode. Ted Steele makes his debut as host.

Lawrence Welk and his Orchestra are the guest stars this week.

Ray Anthony and his Orchestra are the main attraction on this episode.

Trumpet player Harry James and his band are this weeks "Band of the Week."

Tex Beneke and his band make their second appearance on this episode.

Skitch Henderson and his band make their second appearance. Singer Jane Pickens also appears.

Louis Prima and his Orchestra make their second appearance on the show.

Dick Jurgens and his Orchestra are joined by Monica Lewis, Red Buttons and Miriam LaVelle.

Art Mooney and his Orchestra are the "Band of the Week" on this episode.

Ray McKinley and his Orchestra are the headliners on this episode.

Harry James and his Music Makers return for a second appearance.

This week the "Band of the Week" is Duke Ellington and his Orchestra.

Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra are the featured guests this week along with Mildred Bailey and Henny Youngman.

Tommy Tucker and his Orchestra, Jackie Gleason and Jane Dulo are among the guests on this episode.

This episode features Johnny Long and his Orchestra, Jan Murray and George Prentice.

Woody Herman and his band are the featured guests on this episode.