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#5958: L'IL ABNER
1971-04-26, WABC, 54 min.
Carol Burnett , Eddie Albert , Donald O'Connor , Jackie Kahane , Monty Hall , Ray Young , Nancee Parkinson , Billy Hayes , Billy Bletcher , Bobo Lewis , Jennifer Narin-Smiuth , Inga Nielson

The citizens of Dog Patch are face to face with a pollution crisis in the form of the deadly glops in this first run musical. Interesting end credits. Narrator mentions the names of the production crew, including the video tape editor, a function only 15 years old to television broadcasting at the time.
#7667: LOCAL NEWS
1972-04-22, NBC, 30 min.
Frank McGee , Jay Barbree

A report on the Apollo 16 space mission to the moon.                        
#17320: LAUNCHING OF SKYLAB
1973-05-14, , min.
Announcer

NASA launches the unmanned Skylab aboard a Saturn V launch vehicle from the Kennedy Space Center.                                      
#11197: LAUNCHING OF SKYLAB
1973-05-14, , min.
Unknown

NASA launches the unmanned Skylab aboard a Saturn V launch vehicle from the Kennedy Space Center. 

Duplicate of 17320.                               
#5327: LOU RAWLS: RHYTHM AND BLUES
1974-04-06, WNBC, 78 min.
Lou Rawls , Freda Payne , Irwin C. Watson , B.B. King , Timmy Rogers

Lou Rawls is the host for this musical-variety show, telecast on Saturday night from 11:30 PM to 1 AM.
#5401: LISTEN, THAT'S LOVE
1974-11-30, WABC, 27 min.
Paul Williams , Helen Reddy , Olivia Newton-John , Seals & Crofts

A rock session with icon 1970s performers.
#8473: LITTLE DRUMMER BOY, THE
1974-12-15, NBC, 30 min.
Greer Garson

See #8472 for details.   

Narrated by Greer Garson.       
#6751: LIFE OF ADOLF HITLER
1974-12-19, PBS, 52 min.
Leo Genn , Marius Goring

(Part I) German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
#6752: LIFE OF ADOLF HITLER
1974-12-20, PBS, 52 min.
Leo Genn , Marius Goring

(Part II) German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
#1736a: LOGGINS AND MESSINA "IN THE ATTIC"
1975-03-29, WPIX, 52 min.
Kenny Loggins , Jim Messina , Messina and Loggins

  The musical talents of Jim Messina and Kenny Loggins are spot
lighted in this one hour late night special (11pm-Midnight). 
Songs include:
"Your Mama Don't Dance,"
"Danny's Song,"
"Nobody But You,"
"House of Pooh Corner,"
"Peace of Mind,"
  
NOTE: Located in Box with ATA#5495                     
#6753: LIFE OF ADOLF HITLER
1975-09-23, PBS, 90 min.
Leo Genn , Marius Goring

German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
#6359: LUCILLE BALL SPECIAL STARRING LUCILLE BALL AND JACKIE GLEASON IN RENEE TAYLOR AND JOSEPH BOLOGNA'S "THREE FOR TWO"
1975-12-03, CBS, 52 min.
Jackie Gleason , Lucille Ball , Renee Taylor , Joseph Bologna

Lucille Ball & Jackie Gleason, in a trilogy of comedy-dramas as three different couples in the trio of playlets, concerning three aspects of marriage.
#5322: LOLA
1975-12-18, WABC, 52 min.
Hal Linden , Muhammad Ali , Lola Falana , Pat Morita , Willie Tyler , Jimmy Martinez , Peter Cullen , Murray Langston , Lois January , Richard Kiel , Marilyn Sokol

ABC series of four variety specials starring singer-dancer Lola Falana.
#5323: LOLA
1976-01-29, WABC, 52 min.
Dinah Shore , Bill Cosby , Gabe Kaplan , Lola Falana , Pat Morita , Willie Tyler , Jimmy Martinez , Peter Cullen , Murray Langston , Lois January , Richard Kiel , Marilyn Sokol

ABC series of four variety specials starring singer-dancer Lola Falana.
#5324: LOLA
1976-03-09, WABC, 52 min.
Redd Foxx , Dick Van Dyke , Lola Falana , Pat Morita , Willie Tyler , Jimmy Martinez , Peter Cullen , Murray Langston , Lois January , Richard Kiel , Marilyn Sokol

ABC series of four variety specials starring singer-dancer Lola Falana.
#5325: LOLA
1976-03-23, WABC, 52 min.
Dennis Weaver , Art Carney , Lola Falana , Pat Morita , Willie Tyler , Jimmy Martinez , Peter Cullen , Murray Langston , Lois January , Richard Kiel , Marilyn Sokol

ABC series of four variety specials starring singer-dancer Lola Falana.
#8466: LIBERTY-PART 2
1976-03-30, NBC, 90 min.
David Brinkley

A documentary about freedom in the USA over the years. The second of three parts.

Host: David Brinkley.              
#5024: LOVE, LIFE, LIBERTY, AND LUNCH
1976-05-18, WABC, 52 min.
Cyril Ritchard , Alan King , Zero Mostel , Peter Ustinov , Dick Shawn , Alan Arkin , Kay Mazzo , Christopher Hewett

A strong cast in a quartet of comedy playlets.
    In Murray Schisgal's "Natasha Kovolina Pipishinsky," Alan Arkin is a married lawyer who has been stepping out with a young Russian ballerina (Kay Mazzo of the New York City Ballet). Alan King is the friend who advises him against the affair.
    In Neil Simon's "A Quiet War," Zero Mostel and Peter Ustinov play a Russian odd couple-a retired general and admiral who wage a war of words over what makes "the perfect lunch."
    King portrays a rueful dentist in Herb Gardner's "Word of Mouth." While working on a patient (Christopher Hewett), the dentist laments his failed marriage and his unemployed son, who "found himself three years ago, and has ever since been deeply engrossed in losing himself again."
    Ustinov (the hour's director) wrote "Swordplay," a Bicentennial entry set in a New England barn in 1776. Dick Shawn plays a lonesome Revolutionary who sneaks up on a Redcoat colonel (Cyril Ritchard)-for a chat.
#8474: LITTLE DRUMMER BOY, THE: BOOK II.
1976-12-13, NBC, 30 min.
Zero Mostel , Greer Garson , Robert McFadden , Allen Swift , David Jay , Ray Owens

A sequel to the previous special that finds Aaron, The Little Drummer Boy, journeying with the three wise men to "spread the word" in this animated Christmas special. 

Narrated by Greer Garson.                      
#10038: LENA HORNE WITH ARTHUR FIEDLER AND THE BOSTON POPS
1976-12-15, CBS, 60 min.
Lena Horne , Arthur Fiedler , The Boston Pops Orchestra

Lena Horne joins Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops on this musical special.                           
#8433: LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS, THE
1977-03-03, NBC, 30 min.
Wayne Newton , Barbara Eden , Gabriel Kaplan

Honoring the year's best Las Vegas performers.

Hosts: Gabriel Kaplan, Wayne Newton, and Barbara Eden.

The last thirty minutes only of the broadcast.          
#5328: LOU RAWLS
1977-04-21, WABC, 78 min.
Lou Rawls , Lola Falana , Kip Addotta , Crystal Gayle , The Emotions

Lou Rawls traces his musical roots back to his early days on Chicago's South Side.
#10035: LOU RAWLS
1977-04-21, WABC, 78 min.
Lou Rawls , Lola Falana , Kip Addotta , Crystal Gayle , The Emotions

Lou Rawls traces his musical roots back to his early days on Chicago's South Side.  

Duplicate of # 5328.            
#8478: LOU RAWLS SPECIAL, THE
1977-04-22, ABC, 90 min.
Louis Armstrong , Lou Rawls , Nat King Cole , Sam Cooke

Lou Rawls salutes Louis Armstrong, Sam Cooke, and Nat King Cole on this ABC special.          
#5224: LIFE AND TIMES OF ELVIS PRESLEY
1977-08-16, WNBC, 60 min.
David Brinkley , Elvis Presley , Chuck Scarborough

WNBC news anchor Chuck Scarborough reports on the death of Elvis Presley. Additional reports from David Brinkley. In addition to the above, an NBC special on Elvis Presley - "The Life and Times of Elvis Presley" with anchor David Brinkley reporting.
#8123: LIFE AND TIMES OF ELVIS PRESLEY
1977-08-16, WNBC, 60 min.
David Brinkley , Elvis Presley , Chuck Scarborough

WNBC news anchor Chuck Scarborough reports on the death of Elvis Presley. Additional reports from David Brinkley. In addition to the above, an NBC special on Elvis Presley - "The Life and Times of Elvis Presley" with anchor David Brinkley reporting.   

Dupe Of # 5224.           
#8468: LIFE GOES TO THE MOVIES
1977-08-29, NBC, 180 min.
Henry Fonda , Shirley MacLaine , Liza Minelli

A look at the history of film from 1936-1972. with a special emphasis on the social impact of the medium and the way it reflected and influenced American life.             
#8438: LAUGH-IN: SPECIAL
1977-09-05, NBC, 60 min.
Henry Winkler , Bette Davis , Ralph Nader , Robin Williams , Marjoe Gortner , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Lenny Schultz , Antoinette Atell , June Gable , Ben Powers

In 1977, Laugh-In returned to television with a series of specials without Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. It was headlined each week by guest stars.          
#8469: LIFE GOES TO WAR: HOLLYWOOD AND THE HOME FRONT
1977-09-18, NBC, 120 min.
Johnny Carson , Hedy Lamarr

Special reflecting on the sacrifices made at home to support the World War ll war effort.

Host: Johnny Carson             
#19210: LIFE GOES TO WAR: HOLLYWOOD AND THE HOME FRONT
1977-09-18, NBC, 120 min.
Johnny Carson , Hedy Lamarr

Special reflecting on the sacrifices made at home to support the World War ll war effort.

Host: Johnny Carson     

Duplicate of #8469.                     
#5320: LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: WORKS BY MOZART, WAGNER, AND STRAVINSKY
1977-09-24, WNET, 120 min.
Zubin Mehta

A new season of PBS concerts, telecast live from New York's Lincoln Center opens with Zubin Mehta conducting the New York Philharmonic.
#8439: LAUGH-IN: SPECIAL
1977-10-10, NBC, 60 min.
Beatrice Arthur , Antoinette Atell , Rodney Allen Rippy

In 1977, Laugh-In returned to television with a series of specials without Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. It was headlined each week by guest stars.                       
#8471: LINDSAY WAGNER SPECIAL, THE:: ANOTHER SIDE OF ME."
1977-11-07, ABC, 60 min.
Paul Anka , Vincent Price , Avery Schreiber , Lindsay Wagner , Michael Brandon

The star of "The Bionic Woman" in her own television special.            
#8480: LUCILLE BALL SPECIAL, THE: "GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?"
1977-11-21, CBS, 60 min.
Vivian Vance , Jimmy Carter , Gale Gordon , Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball is joined by Gale Gordon, Vivian Vance, and President Jimmy Carter on this comedy special. Lucille plays Lucy Whittaker who decides to call President Jimmy Carter during his weekly radio show. The President tells Lucy he will be in her area and visits her for dinner.                        
#5309: LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
1977-12-04, WNBC, 104 min.
Jackie Mason , Rip Taylor , Ann-Margret , Totie Fields , Elvis Presley , Shecky Greene , Don Rickles , David Brenner

Honoring the year's best Las Vegas performers, a salute to variety acts and a tribute to Elvis Presley. Presenters include Ann-Margret, Totie Fields, Don Rickles, Jackie Mason, Shecky Greene, Rip Taylor and David Brenner.
#5317: LITTLE DRUMMER BOY, THE
1977-12-23, WNBC, 26 min.
Greer Garson , Jose Ferrer , Paul Frees , Teddy Eccles

Rerun of original animated broadcast (12/23/67). The story of Aaron, the little drummer boy and his adventures following the magi to Bethlehem.
#5329: LOU RAWLS ON ICE
1978-01-29, WNEW, 52 min.
Connie Stevens , Frank Gorshin , Lou Rawls , Skiles and Henderson

At Knott's Berry Farm Amusement Park, Lou Rawls hosts.
#5416: LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
1978-02-12, WNET, 120 min.
Luciano Pavarotti

Live from Lincoln Center, lyric tenor Luciano Pavarotti performs at the Metropolitan Opera House.
#5319: LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
1978-02-18, WLIW, 120 min.
Luciano Pavarotti , John Wustman

A PBS special. Lyric tenor Luciano Pavarotti offers a program of songs and arias from New York's Metropolitan Opera House.
#6750: LIVE FROM WOLF TRAP FARM PARK: A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO LEONARD BERNSTEIN
1978-08-25, PBS, 150 min.
Leonard Bernstein , Lauren Bacall , William Schuman , Lillian Hellman

Special: A 60th-birthday party for Leonard Bernstein - a versatile musician who set out "to do at least one of everything in the field of music."

Bernstein has composed "The Age of Anxiety" (a symphony), "West Side Story" and "Candide" (theater music), "Mass" (an oratorio), "Songfest" (a song cycle) and "On the Waterfront" (a film score) - all of which are excerpted in tonight's live concert.

Hosts: William Schuman, Lauren Bacall and Lillian Hellman.
#5331: LUCY COMES TO NASHVILLE
1978-11-19, WCBS, 52 min.
Lucille Ball , Barbara Mandrell , Lynn Anderson , Tom T. Hall , Mel Tillis , Ronnie Milsap , Archie Campbell , The Oak Ridge Boys

At the Grand Ole Opry, hostess Lucille Ball introduces many stars of Nashville.
#5321: LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: MUSIC BY RUSSIAN COMPOSERS
1979-01-21, WLIW, 120 min.
Zubin Mehta , Itzhak Perlman

A PBS special. Zubin Mehta conducts the New York Philharmonic in works by Russian composers. Itzhak Perlman is the guest soloist.
#5318: LITTLE RASCALS
1979-12-03, WNBC, 26 min.
Darla Hood Granson , Philip Tanzini , Robby Kiger , Jack Somack

A Christmas cartoon based on the Little Rascals movie shorts of the '30s. The voice of the character, Mom, is that of Darla Hood Granson (who played Darla in the original "Little Rascals" series).
#5316: LITTLE BROWN BURRO
1979-12-07, WABC, 27 min.
Lorne Greene

A burro, derided by men and animals alike for his small size, proves his worth with the help of a desert rat and a kind master. Lorne Greene narrates this Christmas tale.
#5332: LYNDA CARTER ENCORE
1980-09-16, WCBS, 52 min.
Tom Jones , Merle Haggard , Lynda Carter , John Phillips , Donald Yung

A lavish special of music & songs that is the sequel to Lynda Carter's first special which aired January 12, 1980.
#6748: LIVE FROM STUDIO 8H: 100 YEARS OF AMERICA'S POPULAR MUSIC
1981-04-27, NBC, 120 min.
Steve Lawrence , George Burns , Henry Mancini , Eydie Gorme , Sarah Vaughan , Paul Simon , Gregory Hines , The New American Orchestra , Jack Elliott

Special: "100 Years of America's Popular Music" - from ragtime rhythms and St. Louis blues to big-band brassiness and Tin Pan Alley pop - is saluted by George Burns, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Henry Mancini, Paul Simon, Gregory Hines, Sarah Vaughan and the New American Orchestra, conducted by Jack Elliott.

The program is slated to feature the orchestra's renditions of "Rhapsody in Blue," "Let's Dance," "Celebration" and a medley from "Oklahoma!" as well as ensemble performances of "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Say It with Music," "God Bless America," "Sonny Boy," "Who" and tunes from "Showboat."
#5332A: LYNDA CARTER SPECIAL
1981-05-11, WCBS, 52 min.
Ray Charles , Lynda Carter , Chris Evert

The third of five specials performed by Lynda Carter (1980-1984).
#6719: LITTLE RASCALS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
1981-12-20, NBC, 30 min.
The Little Rascals

Special: An animation holiday half-hour special based on "Our Gang." This broadcast originally aired on December 3, 1979. A Christmas cartoon based on the Little Rascals movie shorts of the '30s. The gang helps Spanky and Porky replace the winter coat their mother had bought - but returned to buy them an electric train.
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