Air Time '57
Air Time ‘57 (or simply Air Time) is a live musical variety series that aired briefly on ABC. It was hosted by singer and radio star Vaughn Monroe. Scheduled opposite shows that were more solidly established, the program lasted little more than three months. Background. Monroe had previously hosted two other network television shows: the one-season "The Vaughn Monroe Show" in 1950 (also known as "Camel Caravan" and based on the radio show of the same name) and "The Vaughn Monroe Show" in 1954 and 1955 (a 15-minute summer replacement series for "The Dinah Shore  Show"). "Air Time" was an attempt to continue to capitalize on Monroe’s successful singing career. The show was presented by the U.S. Air Force Reserve (now the Air Force Reserve Command). Cast. Jazz trumpeter Bobby Hackett and the Elliot Lawrence Orchestra were regulars on the show. One or more guest stars also appeared each week. Dorothy Collins guested on the first show. Broadcast history. "Air Time" was broadcast at 10:00 pm on Thursdays opposite Playhouse 90 on CBS and Lux Video Theatre on NBC.