Action Autographs
Action Autographs is an American television talk show that was broadcast on ABC April 24, 1949 - January 8, 1950.
Overview
Action Autographs used films "to drop in on many interesting people and watch their activities". Episodes included interviews and "human-interest films". Jack Brand was the initial host; Ed Prentiss succeeded him. Topics of episodes included: the Shark Men, a four-month hunt for gold, a water show, psychoanalysis of Richard Basehart's character in the film She Walks at Night, and harness racing. Guests on the program included lecturer Burton Holmes, water-skiing champion Willa Worthington, actor Eddie Albert, singer Burl Ives and automobile racer Wilbur Shaw.Production
Action Autographs was initially broadcast on Sundays from 10 to 10:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Its competition included Girl About Town on NBC and a newscast on CBS. When it returned in 1950, it was seen on Sundays from 6:30 to 6:45 p.m. E. T.Brand and Marge Bishop produced and directed the series, which was owned by Brand Productions. Bell & Howell was the sponsor in that company's first venture into advertising on TV. The program originated from WENR in Chicago.