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was a dramatic anthology series on CBS that originally ran from June 1, 1955, to
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expanded to 60 minutes on June 10, 1949, and DuMont personnel began seeking entertainers in an effort to make the program "television's standout talent quest show." That quest included holding auditions at DuMont's
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that the presentation of "Dinner at Eight" "was hurt by editing and uneven casting; it was warmed-over fare, lacking real substance." He described Soane's acting as "a good performance."
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