A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.
A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.
Edward G. Robinson is roasted.
Roastmaster: George Jessel.
Duplicate of # 6970.
George Jessel emcees this premiere variety series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. First up is George Burns followed by good natured anecdotes from Jack Benny, Edward G. Robinson, Pat Boone, Della Reese, Roberta Sherwood and Gene Baylos.
Special Coverage of today's HONOR AMERICA DAY ceremonies held in Washington, D.C.
PBS hosts: Lincoln Trevor, with correspondents Peter Jenson and Vic Murky.
Taped highlights of this morning's National Memorial service, honoring the nation on its 194th birthday. Highlights of original live coverage of an entertainment gala celebrating Honor America Day. Bob Hope and Billy Graham co-host: Guests include Jack Benny, Glen Campbell, Dinah Shore, Richard Nixon, The Young Americans, Red Skelton, Connie Stevens, Fred Waring orchestra, Kate Smith, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, Jeannie C. Riley, and Sugar Ray Robinson.
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