Barbra Streisand's live concert taped before an audience of 150,000 fans in Central Park, New York City.                           

Presidential debates, roll call and comments
Howard K. Smith with commentary on Nixon debate
Editorial with James Kilpatrick
Jules Bergman with Apollo 7 space flight update

Host: Frank Reynolds
             

A profile of Hubert Humphrey's wife Muriel. 
Jules Bergman reports on the first manned Apollo spaceflight
The Detroit Tigers defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in game 7 to win the 1968 World Series.                          

A preview of the Apollo 7 space flight. 

Mission control-T-12 minutes and counting
Discussion of final minute procedures with mission control leader Jack King
Paul Harvey with countdown comments
First flight since last failed attempt
Jack King at T-6 min-38 seconds
T-5 minutes and counting
4:07 and 3 minutes

Astronauts aboard are Donn Eisele, Walter Schirra, (Commander) and Walter Cunningham.
Tanks pressurized at 2:30 seconds
Carries down to liftoff and voices of Paul Harvey and Jules Bergman. 

                                                                                         

The latest news from ABC-TV News.            

President Johnson comments on candidacy of George Wallace and Richard Nixon
Wallace comments on nuclear weapons
comment by Howard K. Smith. 

            

Live coverage of the Apollo 7 spaceflight, the first manned spaceflight in the United States Apollo program.   
Many hours of coverage.                        

Live coverage of the Apollo 7 spaceflight, the first manned spaceflight in the United States Apollo program.   
Many hours of coverage.     

Duplicate of #7640.                    

Live coverage from takeoff to landing of the Apollo 7 space mission, 10-11-68-10-22-68.  Many multiple hours of coverage recorded in the ATA archive.  Request specific days and times.                     

Ted Koppel reports on President Johnson and Richard Nixon
Bill Moyers with commentary on Vietnam
Jules Bergman with a report on the Apollo 7 space flight.

Host: Frank Reynolds.              

Radio broadcast of up to date news on the Apollo 7 space mission. Broadcasts of October 14th and 15th, 1968.                                    

Jackie Kennedy announces she will marry Aristotle Onassis
"Secret Peace Move" speculation in Vietnam with light ground action reported
Hopes for a bombing halt from President Johnson, Richard Nixon and
Hubert Humphrey quip at Al Smith dinner
More on Jackie Kennedy's wedding in Greece
Black power in Mexican Olympics, Howard Cosell reports on the controversy. 
                        

Live coverage of the Apollo 7 splashdown.             

Live coverage of the Apollo 7 splashdown.      

Duplicate of 15905.                   

A report on the Vietnam peace progress, Frank Reynolds and Howard K. Smith report on Security measures for Hubert Humphrey. George Wallace rally in New York City
Edmund Muskie is heckled, Bill Moyers and Howard K.Smith commentary on ideal president, Olympic report. 

                                            

The latest news from CBS and ABC news. 
ABC News: Howard K. Smith reporting
Czechoslovakia news, USSR Flight the Kennedy Memorial, The cost of living
George Forman and the Olympics, Black Militancy

CBS News with Walter Cronkite:

Nixon in Michigan, New York Times and Spiro Agnew, Kennedy Memorial, Vietnam peace talks continue, Czechoslovakia News,
Poland News, West German spy scandal, Senate Report on poverty



                                                  

ABC News events of the day.

Highlights:
Election odds
Hubert Humphrey campaign- Humphrey answers questions on the Vietnam war and the Middle East crisis. 
Senator Edmund Muskie comments on birth control and legalized abortion, Eugene McCarthy calls and talks to both Muskie and Humphrey, on the draft and socialism.Nixon campaign-Ted Koppel, Frank Reynolds report.
George Wallace campaign- Sam Jaffe, Frank Reynolds
Election coverage-Tom Jarriel, Frank Reynolds, Howard K. Smith
Vietnam peace talks-John Rolfson, Frank Reynolds.

Host: Frank Reynolds.                                                

1966 (Syndicated)

Talk show host Alan Burke was an opinionated, bearded, cigar-smoking, talk show host whose personality was overflowing with sarcasm. Most of his guests were considered crackpots, many of which told of their experiences riding in flying saucers, which led Burke to an overabundance of ridicule for his guests. This syndicated series was seen late-night Saturday evenings. In New York City, it aired on WNEW-TV Channel 5. 

Host: Alan Burke.

                                      

ABC News roundup for November 19th, 1968.             

Mine disaster in West Virginia
Vietnam peace talks
Demonstration in India
Greece Report
Czechoslovakia Report
Moon Landings
Johnson/Humphrey Report
Nixon with commentary
Powell/Yorty Report
Campus unrest in California
New York City schools
Marine Anniversary
Norman Thomas Birthday (Presidential Socialist candidate turns 84.)
Italy


Kennedy Memorial
                                   

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.  

Andy and family welcome the Osmond Brothers for his Christmas special.            

Live coverage of the Apollo8 space mission, the first manned spacecraft to leave earth's orbit and reach the earth's moon, orbit it, and return safely to earth. Astronauts were Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders. Live coverage from 12-21-68 thru 12-24-68.   Many hours of audio coverage recorded. Please request specific days and times...specific events, etc.                  

Live coverage of a million mile space odyssey from Earth, circling just 70 miles above the Moon's surface, by U.S. astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders. A mission beginning at Cape Kennedy on December 21st and concluding on December 27th with a splashdown in the Pacific, south of Hawaii. During that time, they will fly Apollo 8 to the Moon and circle ten times in a rehearsal for a manned landing in July 1969. Eighteen hours of coverage by NBC radio and television, including takeoff (Saturday, December 21) and landing (December 27).

Duplicate of #6013

Live coverage of a million mile space odyssey from Earth, circling just 70 miles above the Moon's surface, by U.S. astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders. A mission beginning at Cape Kennedy on December 21st and concluding on December 27th with a splashdown in the Pacific, south of Hawaii. During that time, they will fly Apollo 8 to the Moon and circle ten times in a rehearsal for a manned landing in July 1969. Eighteen hours of coverage by NBC radio and television, including takeoff (Saturday, December 21) and landing (December 27).

Duplicate of 6013.

A special report on the progress of the Apollo 8 moon flight with astronauts Jim Lovell, Frank Borman, and William Anders aboard.              

Special live coverage of the Apollo 8 splashdown with astronauts William Anders, Frank Borman, and James Lovell aboard. After circling the moon ten times, splashdown took place in the Pacific Ocean. Apollo 8 was the first manned spaceflight to orbit the moon.             

        January 27, 1969 - September 1970

Host Alan Hamel presides on this "lost" game show where three married couples compete for points and prizes by performing stuns and answering questions.   

Not complete.    

A report to Congress on the Apollo 8 spacecraft.             

Orson Welles recalls his famous "War Of The Worlds" radio broadcast that panicked America on Halloween night in 1938. 
Howard Cosell talks with Joe Namath.          

Alan King is the host for a satiric revue of contemporary follies. 

      Alan King is the host for a satiric revue of contemporary follies. This is the second of twelve ABC TV Specials that King would do over a period over a dozen years 
(April 9, 1968 - November 25, 1980). 

Joining Alan King for this second satiric revue of contemporary follies are Jack Carter, Shirley Jones, Linda Lavin, Tony Randall, Nipsey Russell and Leslie Uggams.

SKETCHES:
Boffo Airlines presents the ultimate in-flight entertainment: a live vaudeville show starring pilot Tony Randall, copilot Jack Carter, and stewardesses, Leslie Uggams, Linda Lavin and Shirley Jones.

The entire cast updates the college musical: the football rallyt becomes a riot and the college queen is the Protest Girl of the Year. 

Alan King is the moderator for a year-end review of news that the networks ignored. 

SHORT TAKES:

Linda plays Alan's wife, fuming over the jokes he cracks at her expense: Tony Randall and Alan King spoof men's cologne advertising; and Alan, Nipsey Russell, Tony and Jack Carter play  political conventioneers. 

Concluding the broadcast  Alan King sings his own version of "Impossible Dream."
                   

Alan King is the host for a satiric revue of contemporary follies. This is the second of twelve ABC TV Specials that King would do over a period over a dozen years 
(April 9, 1968 - November 25, 1980). 

Joining Alan King for this second satiric revue of contemporary follies are Jack Carter, Shirley Jones, Linda Lavin, Tony Randall, Nipsey Russell and Leslie Uggams.

SKETCHES:
Boffo Airlines presents the ultimate in-flight entertainment: a live vaudeville show starring pilot Tony Randall, copilot Jack Carter, and stewardesses, Leslie Uggams, Linda Lavin and Shirley Jones.

The entire cast updates the college musical: the football rallyt becomes a riot and the college queen is the Protest Girl of the Year. 

Alan King is the moderator for a year-end review of news that the networks ignored. 

SHORT TAKES:

Linda plays Alan's wife, fuming over the jokes he cracks at her expense: Tony Randall and Alan King spoof men's cologne advertising; and Alan, Nipsey Russell, Tony and Jack Carter play  political conventioneers. 

Concluding the broadcast  Alan King sings his own version of "Impossible Dream."    

Spokesman for sponsor Timex Watches, John Cameron Swayze, hosts two of the three commercials including one where a Times watch is strapped to a Snow tractor tread, and one where a Timex watch is strapped to a champion's ice skater's ice skate...proving that Timex watches is the greatest waterproof, shock resistant watch in the world.                                                                    

Howard Cosell interviews OJ Simpson who was drafted by the Buffalo Bills, on this ABC sports special.              

1966 (Syndicated)

Talk show host Alan Burke was an opinionated, bearded, cigar-smoking, talk show host whose personality was overflowing with sarcasm. Most of his guests were considered crackpots, many of which told of their experiences riding in flying saucers, which led Burke to an overabundance of ridicule for his guests. This syndicated series was seen late-night Saturday evenings. In New York City, it aired on WNEW-TV. 

                                      

View from space. An ABC science special. 

Host: Jules Bergman.

An hour of music, dance, and song with Fred Astaire. 

Originally broadcast on February 7th, 1968.   

An hour of music with host Al Hirt.            

In Hollywood, Perry Como hosts the second annual awards. Perry's aide is swimmer Debbie Meyer, winner of four Olympic Gold Medals. Winners in eight categories are chosen by their fellow athletes; sportswriters choose the Pro Athlete of the Year. Nominees and celebrity presenters...Baseball, AL: Ken Harrelson, Red Sox; Frank Howard, Senators; Denny McLain, Tigers.
NL: Bob Gibson,Cardinals; Wille McCovey, Giants; Pete Rose, Reds.
Presenters: Danny Kaye, Roy Campanella, Joe Cronin. Basketball: Elgin Baylor,Lakers; Bill Russell, Celtics; Wes Unseld, Bullets. Presenters: Bill Cosby, Red Auerbach. 
Football: AFL: Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Chargers; Joe Namath, Jets; Paul Robinson, Bengals. NFL: Deacon Jones, Rams; Leroy Kelly, Browns; Earl Morrall, Colts. Presenters: Charlton Heston, Vince Lombardi, Sammy Baugh. Golf: Billy Casper, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino. Presenters: Jack Benny, Sam Snead. Hockey: Jean Beliveau, Canadiens; Gordie Howe, Red Wings; Bobby Hull, Black Hawks. Presenters: Art Linkletter, NHL President Clarence Campbell. Horse Racing: Braulio Baeza, Angel Cordero, Lafitt Pincay. Presenters: Kim Novak, Willie Shomaker.
Pro Athlete of the Year nominees: Denny McLain, Earl Morrall, Joe Namath. 
Sportscaster Vin Scully narrates films of the stars in action.                                                          

In Hollywood, Perry Como hosts the second annual awards. Perry's aide is swimmer Debbie Meyer, winner of four Olympic Gold Medals. Winners in eight categories are chosen by their fellow athletes; sportswriters choose the Pro Athlete of the Year. Nominees and celebrity presenters...Baseball, AL: Ken Harrelson, Red Sox; Frank Howard, Senators; Denny McLain, Tigers.
NL: Bob Gibson,Cardinals; Wille McCovey, Giants; Pete Rose, Reds.
Presenters: Danny Kaye, Roy Campanella, Joe Cronin. Basketball: Elgin Baylor,Lakers; Bill Russell, Celtics; Wes Unseld, Bullets. Presenters: Bill Cosby, Red Auerbach. 
Football: AFL: Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Chargers; Joe Namath, Jets; Paul Robinson, Bengals. NFL: Deacon Jones, Rams; Leroy Kelly, Browns; Earl Morrall, Colts. Presenters: Charlton Heston, Vince Lombardi, Sammy Baugh. Golf: Billy Casper, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino. Presenters: Jack Benny, Sam Snead. Hockey: Jean Beliveau, Canadiens; Gordie Howe, Red Wings; Bobby Hull, Black Hawks. Presenters: Art Linkletter, NHL President Clarence Campbell. Horse Racing: Braulio Baeza, Angel Cordero, Lafitt Pincay. Presenters: Kim Novak, Willie Shomaker.
Pro Athlete of the Year nominees: Denny McLain, Earl Morrall, Joe Namath. 
Sportscaster Vin Scully narrates films of the stars in action.   

Dupe of 7517                                                                    

October 3rd, 1960-September 16th, 1968 (CBS)

Rural comedy set in the town of Mayberry, starring Andy Griffith as the town sheriff Andy Taylor and Don Knotts as his inept deputy. It also co-starred Ron Howard as Andy's son Opie and Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee. Jim Nabors also co-starred as Gomer Pyle. On February 15th, 1960, Griffith appeared as Sheriff Andy Taylor on the Danny Thomas Show and arrested Thomas for running a stop sign.  

Two-minute opening only.                                 

The launch of the Apollo 9 spaceflight led by Commander James McDivitt.          

Live coverage of liftoff and landing of the Apollo 9 spaceflight with astronauts Russell L. Schweickart, David R. Scott and James McDivitt. This was the third manned mission of the Apollo space program. Live coverage from 3-3-69 thru 3-13-69. Multiple hours of audio air checks recorded. Please specify specific days / events related to audio requests.                         

1966 (Syndicated)

Talkshow host Alan Burke was an opinionated, bearded, cigar-smoking, talk show host whose personality was overflowing with sarcasm. Most of his guests were considered crackpots, many of which told of their experiences riding in flying saucers, which led Burke to an overabundance of ridicule for his guests. This syndicated series was seen late-night Saturday evenings. In New York City, it aired on WNEW-TV Channel 5. 



Host: Alan Burke                                    

The best performances & achievements from 1968 are honored as the 41st Academy Awards are telecast from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. Gregory Peck introduces the "Friends of Oscar," presenters who serve as hosts. They include Ingrid Bergman, Sidney Poitier, Jane Fonda, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Wood, Walter Matthau, Diahann Carroll, Tony Curtis, Rosalind Russell, and Burt Lancaster. Frank Sinatra sings an opening number from the motion picture "Star!" Jack Albertson accepts a best supporting actor award, the first of many awards given this evening. Other
award winners and performers include Boris Levin, Abbey Lincoln, Jose Feliciano, Ruth Gordon, Marni Nixon, Henri Mancini, Don Rickles, Mel Brooks, Onna White, Aretha Franklin, Carol Reed, Bob Hope, Martha Raye (the first woman recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award), Anthony Harvey, Barbra Streisand, and John Woolf. Hank Sims introduces and closes the program.             

Joining Andy Williams for this SPECIAL hour of musical entertainment are Aretha Franklin (backed by the Sweet Inspirations), Roger Miller, and Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66.

This Special broadcast took 18 hours to tape the introductions, with Andy Williams joining his guests in bits of their hits ("think" with Aretha, "Mas Que Nada" with Sergio and "King of the Road" with Roger). Andy also sows films of ta Brazilian jungle and closes with a concert segment before a teen audience.

HIGHLIGHTS

"Happy Heart," "Here, There and Everywhere," "This Guy's in Love with You," "For Once in My Life," "My Way"........Andy Williams

"Chain of Fools," "You Send Me"..................Aretha Franklin 

"Little Green Apples,"............................Roger Miller

"The Fool on the Hill"............................Brazil '66

"Like a Lover," "One-Note Samba," "Spanish Flea"..........................................Andy, Brasil '66

"In the Summertime"................Andy Williams & Roger Miller 


Note: This broadcast seems to have vanished with the exception of of three analog Video Tape format recordings (1' Type C, 1/2" Beta Cam, and 1/2" VHS) located at UCLA Film & TV (Non-Circulating). Otherwise, not archived in any of the other major museums, independent collections or posted on the Internet. 

The sound of this Archival Television Audio Air Check was recorded at the time of the original broadcast, "direct line,"  resulting in excellent audio.