July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.  

Thiry three year old Bill Cosby is the solo guest and does most of the talking about his life, and philosophy of comedy. Topics include...his favorite comedians in film, television and stand-up. His admiration is expressed for Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Jimmy Durante, Jack Benny, Jerry Lewis, Willie Best, and especially Jonathan Winters. Cosby reflection the perception of children including his five year old daughter Erica. Bill states that he waited long and hard to finally have a son, his third child.
Bill remembers his years at Temple University at a time when he wanted to become a teacher. But  overshadowing such ambition was his love for stand up comedy, listening incessantly to records by comics and remembering what he felt was funny. He parodied routines by Lenny Bruce and Bob Newhart, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. 
Cosby reflects on working his first jobs in dinky bars and doing a routine about an 80 year old infirmed man who insisted on rolling his own cigarettes. He recalls working in Greenwich Village at the Gaslight for $100 a week.   
Bill discusses what his motivation was creating his famous routine of Noah and the Ark. 
We are introduces to a clip from a Bill Cosby Show to be aired. Noted is Bill's love of sports in his life from the time he was a youngster, growing up poor and having no Christmas tree, his dislike for reading books, never doing homework, and living on welfare.   

Bill taks to David Frost about his own children and the trials raising them with many humorous "father" anecdotes revealed.  
Also remembered are his extended family and confrontations he had with his mother and father.

Another clip is shown from a Bill Cosby Show, a routine about quitting smoking with Herb Edelman. A  Youngster brought to the show, Brian Vernell, does the "Chicken Heart"  routine verbatim  right from a Bill Cosby comedy album.   

Frost is shocked to hear that Bill Cosby is planning to retire from show business, leaving his series after two seasons. Cosby states that he and his wife Camille plan to move to Massachusetts  where he will be enrolling in the University of Massachusetts. He would love to work with children as a teacher...his way. 

Note: Some slight transmission noise on track when originally broadcast, which while present does not diminish the clean direct line recording. 
                                                                

September 15, 1970-July 6, 1971. Don Knotts headlined this variety series featuring Elaine Joyce, Frank Welker, John Dehner, Kenneth Mars, Eddy Carroll, Francis DeSales, Mickey Deems, Brad Logan, Fay DeWitt, Gary Burghoff and Bob Williams.             

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).     

Guest: Orson Welles.        

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).     

Dupe of #2051.         

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.                                                     

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.   

A debate between Sir Oswald Moseley and Dore Schary. 
 

                                                                                                                   

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).    

Duplicate of #2054.         

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 WNEW / WPIX (NY) TV (Syndicated)

During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.   

David Frost hosts one of his most memorable ensemble broadcasts in the series (a lost broadcast) with a rare tribute to a Broadway revival play, NO NO NANETTE. The complete cast visits Frost with individual anecdotes and remembrances including sole survivor, Irving Caesar, lyricist, of the original 1924 play. 

Ruby Keeler recalls her reaction as performer on opening night, and remembers working in films with co-star of the play, Patsy Kelly.
A clip of a movie Keeler appeared in, PAGE MISS GLORY, is played and discussed. Kelly, also discusses her past movie career and there are clips played and discussed. 

Irving Caesar discusses his long career and his relationship with Al Jolson, and George Gershwin. He recalls how he came to write 'TEA FOR TWO' with Gershwin when they were 18 and 19 years old. Caesar sings the entire song, "TEA FOR TWO." He recalls other hits including "I WAS SO YOUNG YOU WERE SO BEAUTIFUL," and "SWANEE RIVER" which was played for Al Jolson for the first time by George Gershwin at a party. Irving Caesar sings "SWANEE RIVER." 

A medley of songs are sung by Helen Gallagher including, "THIS CAN'T BE LOVE," "WHO STOLE MY HEART AWAY," and "THIS CAN'T BE LOVE." Helen discusses her role as the character Lucy in the play, 'NO NO NANETTE," and remembers her early career as a dancer. 

Bobby Van remembers first dancing when he was 15 years old, and later working with Busby Berkeley on a movie where he had to hop 4000 times in a number. Bobby Van tells how he derived the name Van from movie actor Van Johnson. He also, reminds David Frost of a forgettable movie he made in 1966, "THE NAVY VS THE NIGHT MONSTERS." 

Choreographer Donald Saddler discusses the origin to the "BEACH BALL" number and reteams with Helen Gallagher to do a dance. 

Jack Gliford sings "YOU ALWAYS HURT THE ONE YOU LOVE." He discusses his love of pantomime, and that he has incorporated  acting techniques by observing animals and their actions.
 
Susan Watson sings, "I'M OLD FASHIONED," the song she sang to get her part in 'NO NO NANETTE." 

Roger Rathburn, in his only guest TV appearance ever, sings "HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES?" 

The entire cast sings "I WANT TO BE HAPPY," as David Frost thanks the cast  and bids his live audience and TV audience, "Good Night."                                                                                                  

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.   

David Frost's only guest this evening is singer Tony Bennett. 

Bennett sings numerous songs on the show backed by his own orchestra. They include, "Shadow of your Smile," "I Left My Hear in San Francisco," "Rags to Riches," "The Lady is in Love with You," "I'll Begin Again," "When You're Smiling," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love," "Theme From Love Story," others.
Bennett recounts the thrill of recording the theme from "Love Story" in England with a 107 piece London Philharmonic orchestra behind him. 

David Frost and Tony Bennett talk about a myriad of topics, including Bennett's childhood, growing up in Astoria Queens, his siblings, the different Nationalities in his neighborhood, which strengthened him as a youth, the 69th division army band he was a member, his very first  girl friend, who encouraged him to become a singer, religion in his youth as an alter boy, and an anecdote related to the first singing "gig" he remembers performing as a 6 year old when he and his brother sang at the opening of the Tri-Borough Bridge with Mayor La Guardia in attendance. 

Tony Bennett takes questions from the audience. He remembers Pearl Bailey giving him his first professional opportunities. David Frost reads a poem that Bailey wrote to Bennett called "TAKE TIME."

Additional anecdotes include Bob Hope who changed his marquee name to Tony Bennett and took him on tour, how Tony first was introduced to his signature song, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," and coming in second to Rosemary Clooney competing on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts Radio Program. Frost and Bennett view a clip from the motion picture, "THE OSCAR," in which Tony does a very dramatic scene. Tony discusses his dramatic acting ambitions, his penchant for painting locations where he performs all around the world, and his admiration for the music by The Beatles. Tony sings a medley of Beatle tunes. 
When asked by Frost who his favorite singers are, Bennett mentions, Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra.

Concluding the show Tony Bennett dedicates to David Frost and sings, "Who Can I Turn To?"

A Complete broadcast minus commercials.                                                                                                                                             

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse. 

Guest Joan Baez discusses her objections to the United States penal system and why people become criminals. Audience participation becomes heated at times questioning Baez' points of view which deals with her philosophy of love to others regardless of their offenses. There are parallel's to the atrocities that the United States government are perpetrating on innocent people in Viet Nam. 

She also discusses her goals and ambitions.

Joan sings "Heaven Help Us All," and "Gabriel and Me."

Joan's 8 month old son, Garbriel joins the show. Frost attempts to communicated with Gabriel who is quite responsive.                                                                                                                                          

September 15, 1970-July 6, 1971. 
Final broadcast of the series.

For this last show in the Don Knotts Show series, a change of pace with Don inviting his former "boss" Steve Allen to join him along with former Steve Allen regulars from the 1956-1959 NBC variety series, Louis Nye, and Tom Poston. The entire show is devoted to reminiscing by Allen, Knotts, Nye and Poston, including viewing kinescope film clips of past broadcasts. 
They include:
The Allen Bureau of of Standards testing wine on Steve's drunken cohorts and Steve reprising his hard-sell commercials, plugging such items as permanent tie tacks-the kind you hammer into your chest. Opinions on X-Rated films in a "Man on the Street" retrospective. Also, Steve sets up a clip of John Cameron Swayze doing a live commercial for Timex Watches which drastically goes wrong as Swayze loses a wristwatch in a tub of water. 

Don Knotts headlined this variety series featuring Elaine Joyce, Frank Welker, John Dehner, Kenneth Mars, Eddy Carroll, Francis DeSales, Mickey Deems, Brad Logan, Fay DeWitt, Gary Burghoff and Bob Williams.   

NOTE: Archival Television Audio, Inc. also has a rare video of part of this broadcast (30 minutes) recorded originally by Fred Berney on Black & White 1/2" video tape (reel to reel) a rare home recorder for 1971..        

Duplicate of #2215. This version is a 30-minute excerpt. 
Last show of the series.       

September 15, 1970-July 6, 1971. 
Final broadcast of the series.

For this last show in the Don Knotts Show series, a change of pace with Don inviting his former "boss" Steve Allen to join him along with former Steve Allen regulars from the 1956-1959 NBC variety series, Louis Nye, and Tom Poston. The entire show is devoted to reminiscing by Allen, Knotts, Nye and Poston, including viewing kinescope film clips of past broadcasts. 
They include:
The Allen Bureau of of Standards testing wine on Steve's drunken cohorts and Steve reprising his hard-sell commercials, plugging such items as permanent tie tacks-the kind you hammer into your chest. Opinions on X-Rated films in a "Man on the Street" retrospective. Also, Steve sets up a clip of John Cameron Swayze doing a live commercial for Times Watches which drastically goes wrong. 

Don Knotts headlined this variety series featuring Elaine Joyce, Frank Welker, John Dehner, Kenneth Mars, Eddy Carroll, Francis DeSales, Mickey Deems, Brad Logan, Fay DeWitt, Gary Burghoff and Bob Williams.   

NOTE: Archival Television Audio, Inc. also has a rare video of part of this broadcast (30 minutes) recorded originally by Fred Berney on Black & White 1/2" video tape (reel to reel) a rare home recorder for 1971..                       

December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields. 

Guests: Lady Bird Johnson, John Guare, Harriet Van Horne.                                        

An interview with Old Time Radio collector David Goldin.  

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.   


The cast of "HAIR" is featured.

 

                                                                                                      

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.   

 

                                                                                                      

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED).

David Frost's solo guest is actress Bette Davis who discusses her past films (clips are heard related to Bad Sister (931), Of Human Bondage (1934), and Dark Victory (1939). She also discusses her early childhood, her loving mother, aloof father, who passed away at 50 years of age, views on love, marriage, God, parenthood, death, and her definition of what it means to be successful in life. 

NOTE: Also archived under ATA#29P

Ms. Davis reads a favorite poem of hers, "Meditations on Love" by poet Carl Sandburg.

During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.   

 

                                                                                                                                             

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED).

David Frost's solo guest is actress Bette Davis who discusses her past films (clips are heard related to Bad Sister (931), Of Human Bondage (1934), and Dark Victory (1939). She also discusses her early childhood, her loving mother, aloof father, who passed away at 50 years of age, views on love, marriage, God, parenthood, death, and her definition of what it means to be successful in life. 

Duplicate of 7041A and 29P.

NOTE: Also archived under ATA#29P

Ms. Davis reads a favorite poem of hers, "Meditations on Love" by poet Carl Sandburg.

During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.   

 

                                                                                                                                                          

May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. 

A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).

Des O'Connor launches a second summer season of 14 variety one hour shows taped in London. 

Paul Griffith is the announcer.

Des O'Connor begins the program singing, "Everybody's Beautiful."

Special guest, Jack Benny, states how he came to be on this show via a long distance call from Des while Jack was vacationing in Hawaii. Jack decided to fly to London if his salary request of $12,000 was met. 

Other comedic moments between Des and Jack include:

-A debate who will take whom to dinner?
-Jack's appearance at the London Palladium.
-How expensive London is currently with its new currency.
-Sharing Des O'Connor's dressing room.
-Jack's blue eyes.
-The greatness of how Jack tells jokes.
-Des O'Connor's admiration for Jack Benny as far back as he can 
 remember.
-Constructive criticism from Des to Jack related to his timing (too slow), and to his unfunny walk. 

Jack Benny participates in "I Say, I Say, a weekly segment. 

Des sings "they T re It my Way," and "It's Impossible."

Des O'Connor tells Irish jokes.

Also on the show are the singing New Faces, and regulars, Jack Douglas and Connie Stevens.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

"Is it True?" "Snowbird".............................Des O'Connor

"Puppet Man".......................................Connie Stevens

"Just to Know You"...................Des O'Connor, Connie Stevens

"Hold on to What You've Got"......Des O'Connor, New Faces
 

December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields. 

Guest: George Burns 

June 7th, 1971: J.I. Rodale's Onstage Death 

As noted in Cavett's autobiography, (pg321-323) on June 7th, 1971, publisher J.I. Rodale, an advocate of organic farming, died of a heart attack during taping. Cavett was speaking with journalist Pete Hamill when Rodale began to make a snoring noise. Cavett's reaction to this is contested-he claims that both he and Hamill realized immediately that something was wrong, while other accounts have him addressing the unconscious man "Are we boring you, Mr. Rodale?" The audience did not realize anything was seriously wrong until Cavett asked (avoiding the cliche) "Is there a doctor in the audience?"      

The program was never aired and a rerun aired in its place. The following night, June 8th, 1971 (George Burns is a guest) Cavett describes his reaction at length as to what happened during last night's taping regarding J.I. Rodale's death and discusses the incident.
An audio aircheck of this opening exists; it is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (www.atvaudio.com).                                                                

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (Syndicated). A ninety minute talk show hosted by David Frost. Approximately 750 shows were taped. Most shows broadcast in 1970 are mysteriously non-existent.

A salute to the Broadway musical "Follies." Guests also talk about their past careers.             

December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields. 

Guest Host: Tony Randall.                                        

December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte: an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of W.C.Fields. 

Guests: Henny Youngman, Dr. Theodore Rubin, George Plimpton, and Bill Russell. 

David  Steinberg is guest  host standing in for Dick Cavett.

We hear Steinberg's entire monologue. Comedian Henny Youngman does a stand-up routine, and relates about his early years in show business. He idolized Milton Berle. 

George Plimpton discusses his research interviewing comedians including Woody Allen with his own objective to attempt stand-up comedy on his own. He demonstrates his "act" to the audience.  He states the most inventive and brilliant comedian of all is Jonathan Winters. 

The segment with Bill Russell runs 15 minutes.
Russell is introduced by Steinberg. He is persuaded to take a raw shack test (first thing that comes to his mind) by Steinberg. Bill describes his feelings about Wilt Chamberlin and states why he was so great (in a comedic conclusion Bill mentions that Wilt was the second best  player, ever). Russell talks about his initiative to be the first person to grow a beard as a player and how he got his reputation. Bill Russell and David Steinberg play one on one...Russell states his favorite shot a "dunk shot."

In a brief appearance, Dr. Theodore Rubin discusses his book, "Forever Thin." He states the myths about fat people, and defines "obese psychology."  

NOTE: Television commercials included.

NOTE: 15 SECOND SILENT GAP prior to David Steinberg's introduction of Dr. Theodore Rubin (track 29).
                                                                                                    

December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields. 

Host: Dick Cavett                                         

December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields. 

A debate on Vietnam. Guest: John Kerry.                                                              

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.  

Benny Goodman  plays a number of clarinet solos and in conversation with David Frost discusses many memories and anecdotes related to his life including when he began first playing the clarinet at age nine, his first work doing an impression of Ted Lewis playing "When My Baby Smiles at Me," early influences in his life such as King Oliver and other well known orchestras at the time, his memorable meeting with Bix Beiderbecke, wonderful memories during his reign at the Paramount Theatre, and the privilege of playing with Toscanini.