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The program actually began in 1948 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], on KTSL Channel 2, which became the [[CBS]] station KNXT in 1951 and is now KCBS-TV.<ref name=tvparty>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvparty.com/games2e.html|author=Billy Ingram|title=Oddball Game Shows of the '50spublisher=tvparty.com|accessdate=March 17, 2011}}</ref> Five years later, ''Jukebox Jury'' went national for one season. The show has been compared to a [[radio]] program replete with commercial endorsements and movie previews.<ref name=tvparty/>

The program actually began in 1948 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], on KTSL Channel 2, which became the [[CBS]] station KNXT in 1951 and is now KCBS-TV.<ref name=tvparty>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvparty.com/games2e.html|author=Billy Ingram|title=Oddball Game Shows of the '50spublisher=tvparty.com|accessdate=March 17, 2011}}</ref> Five years later, ''Jukebox Jury'' went national for one season. The show has been compared to a [[radio]] program replete with commercial endorsements and movie previews.<ref name=tvparty/>

The jury on the program consisted of six usually young lesser-known film stars or minor recording artists who judged the latest releases from the record companies. Among the "jurors" were Barry Sullivan (1912-1994), Maureen O'Sullivan (1911-1998), and Jane Powell (born 1929).  Mike Connors (1925-2017) appeared on an early KNXT episode under the name "Touch" Connors.<ref name=tvparty/>

The jury on the program consisted of six usually young lesser-known film stars or minor recording artists who judged the latest releases from the record companies. Among the "jurors" were Barry Sullivan (1912-1994), Maureen O'Sullivan (1911-1998), and Jane Powell (1929-2021).  Mike Connors (1925-2017) appeared on an early KNXT episode under the name "Touch" Connors.<ref name=tvparty/>

Once the program was added to the network schedule, many who appeared as jurors to yell "Hit" or "Miss" at each song selection were already or later well-known entertainers, having included: Steve Allen (1921-2000), Walter Brennan (1894-1974), Elinor Donahue, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Dean Martin, Steve McQueen, Jayne Meadows, Johnny Mercer (1909-1976), Sal Mineo, Leslie Nielsen, Debbie Reynolds, Mamie Van Doren, Robert Wagner, and Natalie Wood.<ref>''Jukebox Jury'': Research Video, Inc.: Music Footing Licensing Agency and Vintage Television Footage Archive</ref> Dick Clark used this listen-and-comment technique from persons in his audience on a reduced scale with his later long-running [[Philadelphia]]-based ABC series, ''American Bandstand.''

Once the program was added to the network schedule, many who appeared as jurors to yell "Hit" or "Miss" at each song selection were already or later well-known entertainers, having included: Steve Allen (1921-2000), Walter Brennan (1894-1974), Elinor Donahue, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Dean Martin, Steve McQueen, Jayne Meadows, Johnny Mercer (1909-1976), Sal Mineo, Leslie Nielsen, Debbie Reynolds, Mamie Van Doren, Robert Wagner, and Natalie Wood.<ref>''Jukebox Jury'': Research Video, Inc.: Music Footing Licensing Agency and Vintage Television Footage Archive</ref> Dick Clark used this listen-and-comment technique from persons in his audience on a reduced scale with his later long-running [[Philadelphia]]-based ABC series, ''American Bandstand.''