Fireball Fun For All: Summary

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  • Airs Next:NBC at Tuesday 8:00 PM (60 min.)
  • Status:Ended
  • Premiered:June 28, 1949
  • Last Aired:October 27, 1949
  • Show Categories:Comedy, Variety Shows
Vaudeville comics Olsen and Johnson brought their Broadway show Hellzapoppin' to television in this summer replacement for Texaco Star Theater.


Olsen and Johnson's style was loud, broad and frantic, often resembling organized chaos. Pies were thrown, clowns ran amuck, crazy props abounded, showgirls danced and seltzer was squirted. The action often spilled into the rowdy audience assembled at New York's Center Theater.


After its summer run, the show returned for two more months. Additional cast members were added, including singer Bill Hayes, comedian Marty May, Chic's daughter June Johnson and Ole's son J. C. Olsen.

Vaudeville comics Olsen and Johnson brought their Broadway show Hellzapoppin' to television in this summer replacement for Texaco Star Theater.


Olsen and Johnson's style was loud, broad and frantic, often resembling organized chaos. Pies were thrown, clowns ran amuck, crazy props abounded, showgirls danced and seltzer was squirted. The action often...

10/27/1949

Aired: October 27, 1949

Olsen and Johnson host the series finale. Regulars include Marty May, June Johnson, J.C. Olsen, Bill Hayes, the Lynn Duddy Singers and the Charles Sanford Orchestra.

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