Feb 5, 1969 · 30m
The debut (and only) episode of the first comedy show "entirely written by a computer". Special guest host: Tim Conway
Turn-On
Turn-On is an American sketch comedy series that aired on ABC in February 1969. Only one episode was shown leaving one episode unaired and the show is considered one of the most infamous flops in TV history. Turn-On's sole episode was shown on Wednesday, February 5, 1969, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. Among the cast were Teresa Graves, who would join the Laugh-In cast that autumn, and Chuck McCann, longtime kiddie show host, character actor, and voice artist. The writing staff included a young Albert Brooks. The guest host for the 1st episode was Tim Conway.
Created by: George Schlatter, Digby Wolfe
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Feb 12, 1969 · 30m
The unaired second episode. Guest hosts: Robert Culp and France Nuyen.
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When did Turn-On Season 1 premiere?
Turn-On Season 1 premiered on February 5, 1969.
How many episodes are in Turn-On Season 1?
Turn-On Season 1 has 2 episodes.
What is the first episode of Turn-On Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "One". It aired on February 5, 1969.
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