Events in Music History in June 1951

Courtin' Time

Jun 14 Jack Lawrence and Don Walker's musical "Courtin' Time", starring Joe E. Brown, with choreography by George Balanchine, opens at National Theater, NYC; runs for 37 performances

  • Jun 17 "Flahooley" closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 40 performances
  • Jun 21 "17" opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 180 performances

1st Color TV Broadcast

Jun 25 First color TV broadcast, Arthur Godfrey hosts a musical variety special titled "Premiere" from CBS NYC to a network of 5 East Coast cities

Television Finale

Jun 30 "Victor Borge Show" last airs on NBC-TV