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"Startime" was an American anthology television series that aired on NBC from 1959 to 1960. Sponsored by Revlon, the program rotated weekly between drama, comedy, and variety formats. It served as a flexible primetime showcase featuring numerous prominent hosts and guest stars, including Jack Paar and Gary Cooper. The series aimed to bring the prestige and production values of legitimate theater to broadcast television.

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Was Startime a single drama series?

No. Startime was an NBC anthology that rotated among drama, comedy, variety, and musical programs during the 1959 to 1960 season. It was also one of the early American television programs broadcast in color. [Startime history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Startime_%28American_TV_series%29)

Who sponsored Startime on NBC?

The American series was sponsored by Ford Motor Company and was also known as Ford Startime or Lincoln-Mercury Startime. The Revlon sponsorship belongs to other television programs, not the main NBC Startime listing. [Paley Center archive](https://www.paleycenter.org/collection/item?item=T%3A44890)

Which famous performers appeared on Startime?

Dean Martin hosted two variety episodes, and Ronald Reagan hosted The Swingin' Years. The series also featured names such as Jerry Lewis, Ingrid Bergman, Jack Paar, and Vincent Price. [Startime episode guide](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052511/episodes/)

How many episodes of Startime were broadcast?

The series had one season of 33 episodes. It premiered on NBC on October 6, 1959, and its final listed broadcast was May 31, 1960. [Startime episode information](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/startime/episodes-season-1/1000077180/)

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