In the 1950s and 1960s, Bygraves appeared as a guest on several television variety programmes, both in the UK and United States. These included Ed Sullivan, Jack Benny and Jackie Gleason, in America. He was the subject of "This Is Your Life" in 1961 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews while rehearsing his new show, "Do Re Mi" at London's Prince of Wales Theatre. He appeared in several TV series including the sitcom "Roamin' Holiday" and the variety shows "Max" and "Max Bygraves at the Royalty". From 1983 to 1985, Bygraves hosted "Family Fortunes", taking over from his friend and fellow comedian Bob Monkhouse. He would later be succeeded as host in 1987 by Les Dennis.