The Irv Kupcinet Show
Talk-Show
First talk show that featured interviews with celebrities from the worlds of politics, media and sports. Ran from 1953 to 1980, and hosted by newspaper columnist Irv Kupcinet, who became a pioneer in the television talk show genre.
Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Irv Kupcinet, Patty Duke, Bob Hope
Language
English
Country
United States
🎭 Top Cast
👤
Irv Kupcinet
as Self - Host
Patty Duke
as Self
Bob Hope
as Self
Joan Crawford
as Self - Guest
Carol Channing
as Self - Guest
Rich Little
as Self
Jack Benny
as Self
Lucille Ball
as Self - Guest
Elke Sommer
as Self
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self - Guest
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production
ABC Television Center
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🎯 Categories
Talk Show
💡 Did You Know?
Starting out in 1953 as a 15-minute program called "Kup's Corner" which evolved into a half hour program called "The Irv Kupcinet Show", later on this was changed to "Kup's Show".
📖 Synopsis
First talk show that featured interviews with celebrities from the worlds of politics, media and sports. Ran from 1953 to 1980, and hosted by newspaper columnist Irv Kupcinet, who became a pioneer in the television talk show genre.