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Nostalgic children's variety show with bonus cartoon.
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The Pinky Lee Show was a children's television show originating from Los Angeles in 1954-56 and starred Pinky Lee (real name: Pincus Leff), a talented performer who started his early career in burlesque to become one of the most recognized hosts in early children's television programming. In two words, "The Pinky Lee Show" can be described as "high energy." Once Mr. Lee starts, he doesn't let up until the end of the show with his own brand of humor, song and dance. He's only interrupted once each show with a musical interlude from young songstress Molly Bee. Mr. Lee collapsed on the set of the show in 1955 due to an infection, but the show continued without him until 1956.
"The Pinky Lee Show" was broadcast live by NBC and saved only through the kinescope recording process. Apparently, most of the kinescopes are gone; this release from Alpha Video contains two shows that appear to be mostly complete. As one might expect, the visual quality from the kinescopes leaves a lot to be desired, but the two episodes are very watchable, particularly the second episode. Alpha also includes five cartoons from the early 1930s featuring the characters "Tom and Jerry" to round out this release. "The Pinky Lee Show," along with the The Howdy Doody Show - Clarabell Speaks & Other Episodes are two of the most important early children's television shows to have surfaced on DVD. A single episode of "The Pinky Lee Show" also appears on Shout! Factory's Hiya Kids! A 50's Saturday Morning Box, a nostalgic look back at children's programming from television's first decade.
"The Pinky Lee Show" was broadcast live by NBC and saved only through the kinescope recording process. Apparently, most of the kinescopes are gone; this release from Alpha Video contains two shows that appear to be mostly complete. As one might expect, the visual quality from the kinescopes leaves a lot to be desired, but the two episodes are very watchable, particularly the second episode. Alpha also includes five cartoons from the early 1930s featuring the characters "Tom and Jerry" to round out this release. "The Pinky Lee Show," along with the The Howdy Doody Show - Clarabell Speaks & Other Episodes are two of the most important early children's television shows to have surfaced on DVD. A single episode of "The Pinky Lee Show" also appears on Shout! Factory's Hiya Kids! A 50's Saturday Morning Box, a nostalgic look back at children's programming from television's first decade.
By Denise Poast
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I received this series promptly and in good condition. I was little when I watched this show many years ago and I am glad to watch it again. Thank you.
By Retro_Saiyan
OK, so 1950s kids shows are an acquired taste, though this particular one is very good.
What surprised me is that, unlike certain other Alpha Video releases, the picture quality of the two episodes is very good. Well, as good as a daytime kinescope can look. But they are both well-transferred, and the picture quality issues are due to the limitations of 1950s TV....they are historic picture quality problems, and quite fun because of that.
Certainly recommended for those looking for something a bit different from the usual.
What surprised me is that, unlike certain other Alpha Video releases, the picture quality of the two episodes is very good. Well, as good as a daytime kinescope can look. But they are both well-transferred, and the picture quality issues are due to the limitations of 1950s TV....they are historic picture quality problems, and quite fun because of that.
Certainly recommended for those looking for something a bit different from the usual.
