The Al Pearce Show broadcast live in Hollywood (7:45-8:30 a.m. Pacific Time). It was carried on CBS-owned KNXT, which played music from the end of the Pearce program until regular programming began at 11:30 a.m. The evening version of the show alternated with the highly successful "George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" on Thursday nights at 8:00 pm from July 10, 1952 until September 18, 1952, at which point the ‘’Burns and Allen Show’’ became weekly. However, the "Total Television" reference book by Alex McNeil says "his prime-time half-hour show ... replaced "The Burns and Allen Show" for the summer," giving a starting date
The Carol Burnett Show Wind", which had its television debut on NBC the week before. After the 1976-77 season ended, Harvey Korman decided to leave the series. After a decade of working with Burnett and winning several Emmy Awards, Korman had been offered a contract by ABC to headline his own series. Also, the ratings had begun to decline. Nevertheless, CBS renewed Burnett's show for an 11th season. Dick Van Dyke, fresh from headlining his own short-lived Emmy-winning variety series, "Van Dyke & Company", was brought in to replace Korman. However, his presence did not help stem the sagging ratings, as the show faced