Governor Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois is nominated for President by the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, General Dwight Eisenhower wins the Republican nomination. The Republican candidate for vice president is Richard Nixon. General Motors builds the first automobiles equipped with air conditioning. Puerto Rico is granted self-rule and becomes the first U. S. commonwealth. In Tehran, Ahmad Ghana replaces Mossadegh as Iranian premier. In Helsinki, the Soviet flag is raised at the Olympic opening ceremony for the first time.
The Yankees defeat the Dodgers in the 7th game to win their fourth straight World Series. Sugar Ray Robinson retires from boxing and the heavyweight title changes hands when Rocky Marciano KO´s Joe Walcott in the 13th round. In football, the Detroit Lions defeat the Cleveland Browns 17-7 to win the NFL title. Andrea Mead Lawrence wins the giant slalom event for U.S. in this year´s Olympics. Emil Zatopek breaks the marathon record to win his third Olympic gold. Another record holder, jockey Eddie Arcaro wins the Kentucky Derby for the fifth time riding "Hill Gail".
Back in 1952, the popular songs of that time were: "Anytime" performed by Eddie Fisher; "Blue Tango" performed by Leroy Anderson; "Botch-a-me" sung by Rosemary Clooney and as well as "Cry" by Johnnie Ray. Also topping the musical charts that year were: "Delicado" by Percy Faith; "Half As Much" by Rosemary Clooney; "Wheel of Fortune" by Kay Starr; and the ever popular "You Belong to Me" by Jo Stafford. "Why Don´t You Believe Me" by Joni James. "Kiss of Fire" by Georgia Gibbs. "I Went to Your Wedding" by Patti Page. "Blue Tango" by Leroy Anderson. "Wheel of Fortune" by Kay Starr. "Glow-Worm" by Mills Brothers. "Auf Wiederseh´n Sweetheart" by Vera Lynn. "Slow Poke" by Pee Wee King.
Dragnet, Life with Luigi, The Alan Young Show, You Bet Your Life, Big Town, Mama, The Colgate Comedy Hour, Your Show of Shows, Arthur Godfrey and His Friends, Gilette Cavalcade of Sports, Philco TV Playhouse, The Red Buttons Show, Amos ´n´ Andy, Kraft Television Theatre, Texaco Star Theater, Treasury Men in Action, What's My Line, Man Against Crime, Martin Kane, Private Eye, The Jack Benny Show, Ford Theatre, Goodyear TV Playhouse, Racket Squad, The Red Skelton Show, Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, Our Miss Brooks, The Life of Riley, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Hopalong Cassidy, Robert Montgomery Presents, The Roy Rogers Show, All Star Revue, Lux Video Theatre, The Big Story, The Buick Circus Hour, Your Hit Parade,Gangbusters, Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts, The Lone Ranger, Fireside Theatre, I Love Lucy, Strike it Rich, The Toast of the Town, American Bandstand - September 1952 - Host: Bob Horn - Aired on WFIL-TV
PEZ, Matchbox Cars and Mr. Potato Head
Best Movie: "The Greatest Show On Earth" - Produced by Cedil B. Demille
Best Actor: Gary Cooper - "High Noon"
Best Actress: Shirley Booth "Come Back, Little Sheba"
President
Governor Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois is nominated for President by the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, General Dwight Eisenhower wins the Republican nomination. The Republican candidate for vice president is Richard Nixon. General Motors builds the first automobiles equipped with air conditioning. Puerto Rico is granted self-rule and becomes the first U. S. commonwealth. In Tehran, Ahmad Ghana replaces Mossadegh as Iranian premier. In Helsinki, the Soviet flag is raised at the Olympic opening ceremony for the first time.
The Yankees defeat the Dodgers in the 7th game to win their fourth straight World Series. Sugar Ray Robinson retires from boxing and the heavyweight title changes hands when Rocky Marciano KO´s Joe Walcott in the 13th round. In football, the Detroit Lions defeat the Cleveland Browns 17-7 to win the NFL title. Andrea Mead Lawrence wins the giant slalom event for U.S. in this year´s Olympics. Emil Zatopek breaks the marathon record to win his third Olympic gold. Another record holder, jockey Eddie Arcaro wins the Kentucky Derby for the fifth time riding "Hill Gail".
Back in 1952, the popular songs of that time were: "Anytime" performed by Eddie Fisher; "Blue Tango" performed by Leroy Anderson; "Botch-a-me" sung by Rosemary Clooney and as well as "Cry" by Johnnie Ray. Also topping the musical charts that year were: "Delicado" by Percy Faith; "Half As Much" by Rosemary Clooney; "Wheel of Fortune" by Kay Starr; and the ever popular "You Belong to Me" by Jo Stafford. "Why Don´t You Believe Me" by Joni James. "Kiss of Fire" by Georgia Gibbs. "I Went to Your Wedding" by Patti Page. "Blue Tango" by Leroy Anderson. "Wheel of Fortune" by Kay Starr. "Glow-Worm" by Mills Brothers. "Auf Wiederseh´n Sweetheart" by Vera Lynn. "Slow Poke" by Pee Wee King.
Dragnet, Life with Luigi, The Alan Young Show, You Bet Your Life, Big Town, Mama, The Colgate Comedy Hour, Your Show of Shows, Arthur Godfrey and His Friends, Gilette Cavalcade of Sports, Philco TV Playhouse, The Red Buttons Show, Amos ´n´ Andy, Kraft Television Theatre, Texaco Star Theater, Treasury Men in Action, What's My Line, Man Against Crime, Martin Kane, Private Eye, The Jack Benny Show, Ford Theatre, Goodyear TV Playhouse, Racket Squad, The Red Skelton Show, Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, Our Miss Brooks, The Life of Riley, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Hopalong Cassidy, Robert Montgomery Presents, The Roy Rogers Show, All Star Revue, Lux Video Theatre, The Big Story, The Buick Circus Hour, Your Hit Parade,Gangbusters, Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts, The Lone Ranger, Fireside Theatre, I Love Lucy, Strike it Rich, The Toast of the Town, American Bandstand - September 1952 - Host: Bob Horn - Aired on WFIL-TV
