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The Patrice Munsel Show (TV series)

The Patrice Munsel Show is an American television variety show that was broadcast on ABC from October 18, 1957, until June 13, 1958.

Program
Soprano Patrice Munsel, known for her performances with the Metropolitan Opera, starred in this live program. Other regulars were The Martins Quartet and the Charles Sanford Orchestra. Guests on the show included Robert Merrill, Buddy Hackett, Vic Damone, Martha Raye, Kay Thompson, Eddie Albert, Tony Bennett, John Raitt, and Andy Williams. Nanette Fabray replaced Munsel on the November 8, 1957, episode. == Production ==
Production
Robert Shuler (Munsel's husband) was the executive producer for M-S Productions, which was founded by Munsel and Shuler. Clark Jones was the producer and director. Writers included Larry Gelbart. Broadcast live, the show initially was seen on Fridays from 8:30 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time; it was moved to 9:30 to 10 p.m. E.T., still on Fridays. It originated from WABC-TV in New York City. The theme was "Breezy and Easy", composed by Martin. The Patrice Munsel Show replaced Crossroads. ==Critical response==
Critical response
A review of the premiere episode in the trade publication Variety called it "probably the best" of all of "the avalanche of varieties this season." The review complimented Munsel's singing, dancing, banter, and wardrobe. It also praised the work of the show's off-camera personnel and concluded by saying that the show was "a Munsel menu to brighten any home." == References ==
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