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The Ford Show is an American variety program, starring singer and folk humorist Tennessee Ernie Ford, which aired on NBC on Thursday evenings from October 4, 1956 to June 29, 1961. Beginning in September 1958, the show began to be telecast in color. Ford first gained attention as the host of Hometown Jamboree in Los Angeles. In 1954, he hosted a brief revival of Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge, a quiz show on NBC. His subsequent The Ford Show was frequently among the Top 20 programs.
Network
NBC
Episodes
37
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Ford Show has 1 season with 37 episodes spanning 1956-1957.
Year context
The Ford Show first aired 70 years ago in 1956.
CAST (1)
SEASONS (1 season, 37 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
37
Episodes
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Ford Show about?
The Ford Show is an American variety program, starring singer and folk humorist Tennessee Ernie Ford, which aired on NBC on Thursday evenings from October 4, 1956 to June 29, 1961. Beginning in September 1958, the show began to be telecast in color. Ford first gained attention as the host of Hometown Jamboree in Los Angeles. In 1954, he hosted a brief revival of Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge, a quiz show on NBC. His subsequent The Ford Show was frequently among the Top 20 programs.
How many seasons does The Ford Show have?
The Ford Show has 1 season with 37 episodes total.
Who stars in The Ford Show?
The cast of The Ford Show includes Tennessee Ernie Ford.
What is the rating of The Ford Show?
The Ford Show has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is The Ford Show still running?
The Ford Show has ended. The final episode aired on .
