The Wizard of Oz
Nov 3 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" televised for 1st time - hosted by Bert Lahr and Judy Garland's 10-year old daughter Liza Minnelli, as the finale of the Ford Star Jubilee series (CBS-TV)
The Nat King Cole Show
Nov 5 "The Nat King Cole Show" debuts on NBC, the first variety program to be hosted by an African-American
Love Me Tender
Nov 15 "Love Me Tender" film with Elvis Presley in his acting debut premieres in the US
Li'l Abner
Nov 15 Gene De Paul and Johnny Mercer's musical "Li'l Abner", adapted from Al Capp's hillbilly comic strip, opens at St James Theater, NYC; runs for 693 performances, winning 2 Tony Awards
Bells Are Ringing
Nov 29 Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green's musical "Bells Are Ringing", starring Judy Holiday, opens at Shubert Theater, NYC; runs for 924 performances, wins 2 Tony Awards
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