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July 4, 1951: Pete Kelly Blues' replaces 'Halls of Ivy' on NBC

July 4, 1951: Jack Webb  did a combined seasonal program,  Pete Kelly's Blues , with Dragnet . Pete Kelly’s Blues on NBC, based on a radio series, was a stand-in for Halls of Ivy , which featured the  husband and wife duo of Ronald Colman and Benita Hume. Pete Kelly’s Blues  starred  Jack Webb   in the lead role, Janet Leigh as a wild child, and Peggy Lee as an alcoholic singer. Once the radio show moved onto television, Jayne Mansfield took on a small role.