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'''''The Big Record''''' is an [[United States|American]] [[television]] [[music]]al variety series which aired on [[CBS]] from 1957 to 1958. Originally it was an hour-long show (approximately 50 minutes excluding advertising) but later was a half-hour show (approximately 25 minutes excluding ads, as can be seen on available episodes). It was hosted by Patti Page (1927-2013), who sang songs and introduced the guest performers. Most of the music was of the pop genre, although other styles of music were also featured, including [[jazz]], [[rock and roll]], and occasionally [[Country music|country]]. Professional dancers also sometimes appeared as guests.

'''''The Big Record''''' is an [[United States|American]] [[television]] [[music]]al variety series which aired on [[CBS]] from 1957 to 1958. Originally it was an hour-long show (approximately 50 minutes excluding advertising) but later was a half-hour show (approximately 25 minutes excluding ads, as can be seen on available episodes). It was hosted by Patti Page (1927-2013), who sang songs and introduced the guest performers. Most of the music was of the pop genre, although other styles of music were also featured, including [[jazz]], [[rock and roll]], and occasionally [[Country music|country]]. Professional dancers also sometimes appeared as guests.

In the episode which aired on March 12 1958), the guests included Pearl Bailey (1918-1990), Hilo Hattie, The Four Voices, and Florence Henderson (1934-2016).<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com.au/books?id=E7cDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA66&dq=%22the+big+record%22+patti+page&hl=en&sa=X&ei=r63FVI7fIIbq8AXGn4LIAg&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=%22the%20big%20record%22%20patti%20page&f=false|title=Pearl Bailey Stars on The Big Record Show|publisher=Google Books|accessdate=January 25, 2020}}</ref> There were 26 hour-long episodes and 12 half-hour episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ctva.biz/US/MusicVariety/PattiPageShow.htm|title=The Patti Page Show

In the episode which aired on March 12 1958), the guests included Pearl Bailey (1918-1990), Hilo Hattie, The Four Voices, and Florence Henderson (1934-2016).<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com.au/books?id=E7cDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA66&dq=%22the+big+record%22+patti+page&hl=en&sa=X&ei=r63FVI7fIIbq8AXGn4LIAg&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=%22the%20big%20record%22%20patti%20page&f=false|title=Pearl Bailey Stars on The Big Record Show|publisher=Google Books|accessdate=January 25, 2020}}</ref> There were 26 hour-long episodes and 12 half-hour episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049998/episodes?|title=The Big Record|publisher=Internet Movie Data Base|date=1958|accessdate=January 25, 2020}}</ref>

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The series aired live and was kinescoped for West Coast audiences. In the episode of May 21, 1958, guest singer Jo Stafford (1917-2008) mentioned the series being broadcast from [[New York City]], and made a topical joke: ''"look at it this way, you haven't lost a ball team, you've gained a parking lot."'' ​

The series aired live and was kinescoped for West Coast audiences. In the episode of May 21, 1958, guest singer Jo Stafford (1917-2008) mentioned the series being broadcast from [[New York City]], and made a topical joke: ''"look at it this way, you haven't lost a ball team, you've gained a parking lot."'' ​