The Show Goes On was a television variety show

Variety show

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 that aired in the United States on CBS

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 from January 19, 1950 – January 16, 1952. The television program

Television program

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 was the first starring role for the host Robert Q. Lewis

Robert Q. Lewis

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. The show featured celebrities

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who appraised new talent as they competed for actual nightclub and theater bookings.

The opening theme, titled "The Show Goes On Opening", was composed by Raymond A. Bloch.