variety show

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But I think it’s weird that we have been so late to stumble on what the show really is, which is it’s a variety show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It was near the auditorium where Jackie Gleason taped his weekly variety show, and his June Taylor Dancers used to come in for lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Many were sceptical about whether the 50-year-old US sketch-comedy variety show would translate for a British audience.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The biggest comedy stars in the world will be performing a mix of stand-up, variety show antics and God knows what else, dressed in classy formal wear you don’t often see at a comedy show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

It’s some kind of variety show, but I can tell that she is not really watching it, just staring off into space.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh