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Work that is generally hosted and consists of a number of different acts, sketches, and/or dance and musical performances, combined in a non-narrative manner. Although predominantly for television, some theatrical film variety work has also been produced. Note: If the work predominantly features comedy acts or skits, particularly if the host or star is known primarily as a comedian, use Comedy with Variety. If the work instead predominantly features musical, song, and/or dance numbers, use Music with Variety. In the case of work that appears to be evenly split between comedy and musical acts, or consist of other types of segments, simply use Variety. Film examples: ELSTREE CALLING; HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929 (with Music); LENINGRAD MUSIC HALL (with the form Performance); SHOW OF SHOWS. TV examples: THE ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW (with Music); AMERICAN BANDSTAND (with Music); THE DINAH SHORE SHOW; HEE HAW; THE ORIGINAL AMATEUR HOUR; ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN (with Comedy); YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS (with Comedy).

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