Milton Berle: An All-Star Tribute to "Mr. Television"

Milton Berle was known as "Mr. Television" for good reason. When his Texaco Star Theater premiered on NBC in 1948, less than half a million Americans owned television sets. At the show's peak, two years later, over two million sets were tuning in each Tuesday night to Uncle Miltie's wonderful show. Milton Berle brought his timing, humor and stage presence, honed over years as a Broadway and Vaudeville star, right into people's living rooms. No longer did they need to venture out to nightclubs or live theaters to see the biggest and brightest stars, they could simply turn on this magical box. Stars like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Sammy Davis Jr., Bing Crosby and more made their first television appearance on the historic television show. Join us for this special tribute to Milton and the show from the legendary Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly Hill, California as other television icons gather to honor this special man.