Then came 1948 and the advent of television. Berle was signed as host of the first show of a variety series -- the "Texaco Star Theater." He was supposed to alternate with several other hosts, ...

Milton's guests for the season premiere include Duke Ellington, actress June Havoc, comic actor Phil Silvers, Howdy Doody, "Buffalo Bob" Smith and Robert Keeshan, comic actor Bert "Mad Russian" Gordon ...