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Is The ABC Comedy Hour coming back?

The ABC Comedy Hour (1972–1972) — comedy on ABC

The answer: Concluded April 5, 1972.
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Genre
Comedy
Network / streamer
ABC
Premiered
January 17, 1972
Ended
April 5, 1972
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season

About The ABC Comedy Hour

The ABC Comedy Hour ended on April 5, 1972, on ABC. The show concluded after its first season, which aired from January 17 to April 5 of that year. It is no longer in production and has not been renewed or scheduled for return.

The ABC Comedy Hour was an American variety series that featured comedy sketches, guest hosts, and impressions. It included performances by a team known as The Kopykats, with impressionists such as Rich Little, Frank Gorshin, and Marilyn Michaels, among others. The show showcased a mix of comedy and celebrity guest appearances, with hosts like Steve Lawrence, Raymond Burr, and Ed Sullivan, providing entertainment during its run in 1972.

The cast included Steve Lawrence, Raymond Burr, Alan King, Danny Thomas, Ed Sullivan, and Buddy Hackett, who served as the Roastmaster.

The ABC Comedy Hour cast

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