The first of the CBS specials was a live, musical variety program starring NoÔl Coward and Mary Martin; the subsequent broadcast was Coward's play Blithe Spirit (with Coward, Claudette Colbert, Lauren Bacall and Mildred Natwick). These shows were met with resounding critical acclaim.

Directors:
Noel Coward, Frederick De Cordova
Writer:
Noel Coward (play)
Stars:
Lauren Bacall, Claudette Colbert and Noel Coward