Sing Along with Mitch
Season 1
Sing Along with Mitch, airing on NBC from 1961 to 1964, was a weekly sing-along program hosted by Mitch Miller and featuring a male chorus. Lyrics were presented at the bottom of the television screen. Singer Leslie Uggams, pianist Dick Hyman, and the singing Quinto Sisters were regularly featured. One of the show's trademarks was the final number, a group sing-along with the regular house chorale, among whom would be an uncredited celebrity not necessarily known for their singing ability. As the popularity of the show rose, Miller produced and recorded several "Sing Along with Mitch" record albums.
Where to Watch Season 1
7 Episodes
- Nostalgic Look at America's PastE4
Episode 4Nostalgic Look at America's PastThe main theme of the show are the girls cast in "Dream World" roles such as Mata Hari, Florence Nightingale, Betsy Ross, Helen of Troy and Cleopatra. With regulars Gloria Lambert, Leslie Uggams, Diana Trask and the Singalong Gang. Highlights: Mitch Miller solos on the English horn to "Autumn Leaves". Dancer Deirdre Ottewill is Cleopatra, Diana Trask as Mata Hari sings "Always True to You, Darling", dancer Jean Hale as Helen of Troy, Leslie Uggams as Florence Nightingale sings "You'll Never Walk Alone". - A Salute to Show BusinessE5
Episode 5A Salute to Show BusinessMitch Miller and the Singalong Gang have a salute to Show Business, with regulars Gloria Lambert, Leslie Uggams, Diana Trask and dancer Victor Griffin. Highlights: Leslie sings "Lullaby of Broadway" (as the entire Singalong Gang dance in top hat and tails) and later sings "Bill". Diana sings "Be a Clown". At the circus the Gang sings "Strike Up the Band" and "Man on the Flying Trapeze". In a radio station, they sing "Beyond the Blue Horizon" and "Moonlight and Roses". The Singalong segment includes "You're an Old Smoothie" and "Shanty in Old Shanty Town".
