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Acrobat Ranch is an American children's television series that aired on ABC on Saturday morning from August 19, 1950,[1] to May 12, 1951.[2] The program is notable for being one of ABC's first Saturday morning children's shows.[3] It was also "ABC's entry into the morning TV field".[4]

Summary

The program consisted of circus acts, audience participation games, and stunts. Acrobat Ranch had a circus theme. Placed against a Western backdrop, acrobats Tumbling Tim and Flying Flo lent an air of spectacle to Acrobat Ranch.[5] In one segment, host Uncle Jim presided over a game in which children from the studio audience competed for merchandise prizes.

Cast

The cast included:[6]

  • Valerie Alberts as Flying Flo
  • Billy Alberts as Tumbling Tim
  • Jack Stillwell as Uncle Jack

Production

Acrobat Ranch was broadcast live[2] and originated from WENR in Chicago. Norm Heyne was the director. General Shoe Corporation sponsored the program.[1]

References

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