title: The Straw Hat Matinee
text: # The Straw Hat Matinee
  
  The Straw Hat Matinee is an American television series that ran on NBC from June 25 to September 7, 1951.
  
  The series was hosted by Mel Martin and Rosemary Olberding, and was broadcast from Cincinnati. The Ernie Lee Orchestra with June Perkins also appeared on the program.
  
  ## Notable People
  
  * Rod Serling contributed to the series by writing "'continuity' patter" for the program.
  