November 21, 1962 - February 27 1963

Max Morath, a ragtime pianist and raconteur, hosts this half-hour series focusing on the nations manners and morals at the turn of the century, a period spanning three decades from 1890 to 1920.

The idea that the history of any era can be told in terms of its popular songs is being put to the test on this new series comprised of 15 episodes by New york's educational channel. 


Featuring Max Morath, a ragtime pianist and raconteur, this half-hour series of broadcasts takes a musical look at the turn of the century.

In this episode Robert Benson  and Max Morath take a look at the world of education in the early 1900's.

This series is one of the earliest examples of programming on the newly formed New York Public Broadcast Station WNDT Ch.13, which debuted on the air September 16, 1962.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

January 27, 1961-April 21, 1961; September 28, 1961-September 21, 1964. This was the first broadcast of the series. Home viewers were able to participate in this hour-long musical series, as the lyrics to the songs were superimposed at the bottom of their screens; viewers were invited to "follow the bouncing ball" as it moved from one lyric to the next. Goateed composer-arranger Mitch Miller led the Sing-Along Gang, and on-stage aggregation of about two dozen. Among the featured vocalists were Leslie Uggams, Diana Trask, Barbara McNair, and Gloria Lambert. "Sing Along with Mitch" was introduced on "Ford Startime" in 1960 and had a limited run in the spring of 1961, alternating with "The Bell Telephone Hour," before going weekly in the fall of that year. Reruns were exhumed in the spring of 1966 to replace the faltering "Sammy Davis Jr. Show." Bill Hobin produced and directed the series.  

                                                                                                                                                                     

July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.                                                    

1956-Syndicated, October 12th, 1956-May 3rd, 1957-ABC, 1963-Syndicated. 

Band leader Ray Anthony hosted his own syndicated variety show in 1956, that was later picked up by ABC. A new syndicated version ran during the 1963 season.     

                                 

Comedian and concert pianist Victor Borge performs with American concert pianist and composer Leonid Hambro in this television special.                                                    

November 21, 1962 - February 27 1963

Max Morath, a ragtime pianist and raconteur, hosts this half-hour series focusing on the nations manners and morals at the turn of the century, a period spanning three decades from 1890 to 1920.

The idea that the history of any era can be told in terms of its popular songs is being put to the test on this new series comprised of 15 episodes by New york's educational channel. 


Featuring Max Morath, a ragtime pianist and raconteur, this half-hour series of broadcasts takes a musical look at the turn of the century.

In this episode Robert Benson  and Max Morath take a look at the challenges of early acoustic reproduction.

This series is one of the earliest examples of programming on the newly formed New York Public Broadcast Station WNDT Ch.13, which debuted on the air September 16, 1962.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

November 21, 1962 - February 27 1963

Max Morath, a ragtime pianist and raconteur, hosts this half-hour series focusing on the nations manners and morals at the turn of the century, a period spanning three decades from 1890 to 1920.

The idea that the history of any era can be told in terms of its popular songs is being put to the test on this new series comprised of 15 episodes by New york's educational channel. 


Featuring Max Morath, a ragtime pianist and raconteur, this half-hour series of broadcasts takes a musical look at the turn of the century.

In this episode Robert Benson  and Max Morath take a look at the challenges of early immigrants at the turn of the century.

This series is one of the earliest examples of programming on the newly formed New York Public Broadcast Station WNDT Ch.13, which debuted on the air September 16, 1962.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Music of Broadway with a Latin beat, hosted by bandleader Edmondo Ros with special guest singer Janice Harper who sings:

-"Love Fell Out With Me,"
-"Tell Me That You Love Me Tonight,"
-"Love Me Now, Love Me Never,"
-"Just Say I Love Him."

NOTE:
 A rare television audio air check  broadcast whose sound quality has been improved as best as can be from the original deteriorating master 1/4" reel to reel audio tape.
Audio is good to excellent with variations heard in spots during a few passages, but very discernable and worthy of inclusion in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 

Joined in Progress with a closing by Edmondo Ros, thanking guest Janice Harper for appearing on this half hour special.  
  
Produced by Associate Television (ATV)                            

October 18th, 1959-1966, 

A one hour syndicated taped color weekly broadcast, featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The series was awarded a Peabody. Superb music by a 71 piece orchestra in the sumptuous setting of a ballroom. Different guest conductors appear on a weekly basis and take the podium. 

Walter Hendl Conductor.

Isaac Stern violin.  




  

 



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

January 27, 1961-April 21, 1961; September 28, 1961-September 21, 1964. This was the first broadcast of the series. Home viewers were able to participate in this hour-long musical series, as the lyrics to the songs were superimposed at the bottom of their screens; viewers were invited to "follow the bouncing ball" as it moved from one lyric to the next. Goateed composer-arranger Mitch Miller led the Sing-Along Gang, and on-stage aggregation of about two dozen. Among the featured vocalists were Leslie Uggams, Diana Trask, Barbara McNair, and Gloria Lambert. "Sing Along with Mitch" was introduced on "Ford Startime" in 1960 and had a limited run in the spring of 1961, alternating with "The Bell Telephone Hour," before going weekly in the fall of that year. Reruns were exhumed in the spring of 1966 to replace the faltering "Sammy Davis Jr. Show." Bill Hobin produced and directed the series.  

                                                                                                                                                                                  

The Bruce Morrow (Cousin Brucie) rock and roll show, broadcast on WABC radio in New York City. Short segment. Music and talk.

Host: Bruce Morrow.                                                   

April 6th, 1963- September 12th, 1964 (ABC)  

Jack Linkletter hosted television's first folk music series, broadcast from a different college campus each week. 

Host: Jack Linkletter

This is the premiere broadcast.          

July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Helena Polka" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy, and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke, and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.

A brief excerpt from the Lawrence Welk Show.  
                         

A brief excerpt from the Dan Ingram rock 'n' roll show heard over WABC radio in New York City.

                                           

Highlights:

Bobby Rydell promo- Palasaides Amusement Park
Bruce Morrow-continues to promote the Park
"I Wish I Was a Princess" by Peggy March
Bruce- Million Dollar Survey
Song Excerpt- "Lazy, Hazy, Crazy, Days Of Summer" by Nat King Cole
Bruce Morrow Intro- Action Central News with Bob Emory "Gallo Gang Murders."-             

September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC). This was the first broadcast of the season. "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963). 

Guests are Richard Tucker, Jerome Hines, and Mary Costa. Harry John Brown conducts the orchestra. Richard Tucker performs Gounod's Faust with Jerome Hines and Mary Costa. Also performed is "Around The World in Eighty Days."

Last show of the series.                                                                             

An excerpt from The Murray Kaufman ("Murray The K") Rock 'N' Roll radio show broadcast over 1010 WINS in New York City.  

      Kaufman's big break came in 1958 after he moved to WINS/1010 to do the all-night show, which he titled The Swingin' Soiree. Shortly after his arrival, WINS's high energy star disk jockey, Alan Freed, was indicted for tax evasion and forced off the air. Though Freed's spot was briefly occupied by Bruce Morrow, who later became known as Cousin Brucie on WABC, Murray was soon moved into the 7–11 pm time period and remained there for the next seven years,

Heard, is Murray the K Kaufman spinning a disc and taking a phone call from a listener who wins a "submarine race watcher's sweater." Murray the K asks if he likes to listen to the Oldies or New Records. The caller states "both," and  requests Kaufman send him his "language book."   Next up Murray the K  plays the latest record by The Chantels.                                         

July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). 
The opening of the show with music first number.

"The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy, and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke, and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.  

Host: Lawrence Welk.                                                                                          

April 6th, 1963- September 12th, 1964 (ABC)  

Jack Linkletter hosted television's first folk music series, broadcast from a different college campus each week. 

From Syracuse University, New York on hand are The Limeliters, Jo Mapes, Mike Settle and the Clara Ward Singers.

Highlights:

"There's a Meeting Here Tonight," "Wabash Cannonball," "Hammer Song"...................................................Limeliters

"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine".............................Jo Mapes

" Come in the Room".......................................... Ward Singers

"Sing Hallelujah"..............................Limeliters and Mike Settle

"Down by the Riverside".............................................All

                                   

July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. 

his was the first broadcast of the second season. 
Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.             

Featured are commercials for Freedomland with a Marty Glickman voiceover and a brief excerpt of the Bruce Morrow rock 'n' roll show on WABC radio in New York City.