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.
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
NOTE:
RECORDED WITH MAJOR SIGNAL INTERFERENCE. THE TRACK IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DISCERN AND SO THIS AIR CHECK WILL NOT BE SOLD.
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca at ringside.
Interviews include:
Ivan Putski, Lou Albano, Stan Stasiak.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/31/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 9/15/76-original airdate 10/2/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 11/12 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Stan Hansen vs. Brian Mackney
-commercials
Doug Gilbert vs. Frank Williams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Kevin Sullivan
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Danny Parks
Promo for Albany 11/12 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Dennis Johnson
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
September 20th, 1976-August 15th, 1977.
Norman Lear created comedy featuring a Washington political columnist in love with a feminist freelance photographer. Starring Richard Crenna and Bernadette Peters in her first series role.
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.
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
NOTE:
THE 1/4" MASTER REEL TO REEL AUDIO TAPE ON WHICH THIS AIR CHECK WAS RECORDED HAS MAJOR PHYSICAL TAPE DETERIORATION.
UNABLE TO PLAY BACK.
In a bold move, ABC offered Barbara Walters the distinction of being television's first anchorwoman. She joined Harry Reasoner at ABC's anchor desk on October 4th 1976. Though the ratings for ABC's evening news rose slightly, the network remained third in the news race. Under new management, Roone Arledge made major changes and on July 7th, 1978, Reasoner was released from his contract and returned to CBS News.
Harry Reasoner, Barbara Walters, co-anchor.
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches. Antonino Rocca contributes color commentary.
Interviews include:
Chief Jay Strongbow, Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, Stan "The Man" Stasiak.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/21/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/6/76-original airdate 10/23/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tor Kamata vs. Kevin Sullivan
-commercials
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Sunshine Jackson
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tor Kamata & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 10/23/76 - Executioners vs. Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf - 2/3 falls tag title match
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Johnny Rivera
Promo for Albany 11/26 - Vince McMahon interviews Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Victor Rivera vs. Johnny Rodz
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
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.
Frank Sinatra hosts this all-star tribute to actor John Wayne.
Testimonials are featured to the 69-yead-old Wayne by Bob Hope, Charles Bronson, Angie Dickinson, Claire Trevor, Monty Hall, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Rowan and Martin.
Highlights...a western spoof with Lee Marvin and John Byner, who impersonates the Duke, "The Code Of The Cow Country," a poetic tribute read by James Stewart and Sammy Davis, Jr, and songs by Glen Campbell (True Grit), Maureen O'Hara, ("I've Grown Accustomed To His Face"), and Sinatra ("You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"). Film clips include scenes from "True Grit," "The Quiet Man" and the 1970 Oscar telecast, showing Wayne winning best actor.
Duplicate of #7525.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ringside commentator, Vince McMahon Jr. Antonino Rocca provides color commentary at ringside.
Interviews include: Fred Blassie, Lou Albano, Chief Jay Strongbow, Billy White Wolf, The Executioners, and Referee, Dick Woehrle.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/28/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/27/76-original airdate 10/30/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 12/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 10/30/76 - opening interview segment with tag title participants
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Ivan Putski & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Pete Doherty
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & the Grand Wizard
Stan Stasiak vs. Pete Sanchez
-commercials
Ken Patera w/ Lou Albano vs. Ted Adams
Promo for Albany 12/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Lou Albano
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Rocky Tomayo & Johnny Rodz
NOTE: Complete broadcast except for missed opening. Rare broadcast where instead of five matches only four fill up the hour.
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.
Gene Kelly and Henry Winkler appear in dramatized vignettes from Richard Rodgers' life. In addition, Rodgers' music is highlighted. Performing guests include Sammy Davis Jr., Diahann Carroll, Vic Damone, Peggy Lee and Lena Horne. In closing, John Wayne narrates footage from the Rodgers' score "Victory At Sea."
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. does the play by play and conducts interviews. Antonino Rocca provides color commentary.
Interviews include:
Chief Jay Strongbow, Billy White Wolf, Captain Lou Albano. Discussion on ruling by the WWWF decision.
NOTE: Complete Broadcast with the exception of opening music.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/12/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/27/76-original airdate 11/13/76)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Stan Hansen Bruiser Brody vs. Bobo Brazil & SD Jones
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs Pete Austin
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Tor Kamata Nikolai Volkoff vs. Jose Gonzalez & Dominic DeNucci
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. Kevin Sullivan
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Doug Gilbert & Johnny Rodz
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action and the interviews. Antonino Rocca contributes at ringside with color commentary.
Interviews include:
Chief Jay Strongbow and Billy White Wolf.
NOTE: During the match between Chief Jay Strongbow and Executioner No. 1 all bedlam breaks loose in the ring after it ends in a 10 minute draw.
President of the World Wide Wrestling Federation, Willie Gilsenberg states his decision on the Executioners agina wrestling for the tag team world championship against Chief Jay Strongbow and Billy White Wolf next week in a two out of three tag team match.
A rare instance where six matches are broadcast within this one hour weekly All Star Wrestling series.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/19/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/5/76-original airdate 10/16/76 as Championship Wrestling)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Gary Michael Cappetta intro
Victor Rivera & Johnny Rivera vs. Johnny Rodz & JoJo Andrews
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Executioner #2
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Pete McKay
-commercials
Tor Kamata vs. Sunshine Jackson
-commercials
Bruiser Brody & Stan Hansen vs. Manuel Soto & Pete Sanchez
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Vince McMahon interviews Willie Gilzenberg
Jose Gonzalez & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Pete Doherty
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
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.
In a bold move, ABC offered Barbara Walters the distinction of being television's first anchorwoman. She joined Harry Reasoner at ABC's anchor desk on October 4th 1976. Though the ratings for ABC's evening news rose slightly, the network remained third in the news race. Under new management, Roone Arledge made major changes and on July 7th, 1978, Reasoner was released from his contract and returned to CBS News.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action and does the interviews.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/26/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/17/76-original airdate 11/27/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Executioners vs Jose Gonzalez & SD Jones
-commercials
Doug Gilbert & Rocky Tomayo vs. Johnny Rivera & Frank Williams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Bruiser Brody (Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Johnny Rodz vs. Pete McKay
Vince McMahon closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action at ringside.
Interviews include:
Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, Gorilla Monsoon and Angelo Savoldi
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/2/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/17/76-original airdate 12/4/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Ted Adams
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tor Kamata & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Tag Team Tournament: Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Bruiser Brody & Stan Hansen
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Stan Stasiak vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Fabulous Moolah vs. Vicki Summers (Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
Vince McMahon interviews Angelo Savoldi and closing
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the actions and interviews Chief Jay Strongbow, Billy White Wolf, Gorilla Monsoon and Fred Blassie.
NOTE:
Joined in progress with end of match being proclaimed winner Bob Backlund in six minutes and five seconds...first appearance on All Star Wrestling. Five matches follow.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/9/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/8/76-original airdate 12/11/76)
- show joined in progress
Bob Backlund win announcement
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Frank Williams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Executioner #2 vs. Jose Gonzalez
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. Pete Austin
Promo for Albany 1/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Tor Kamata & Nikolai Volkoff vs. Ted Adams & Steve King
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action at ringside and Antonino Rocca provides color commentary.
Interviews include:
Lou Albano, Stan Stasiak, Executioner No. 2, and Ken Patera,
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/16/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/8/76-original airdate 12/18/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 2/4 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Jose Gonzalez vs. Rocky Tomayo
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Mike Santocapito
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Tor Kamata
-commercials
Baron Mikel Scicluna & Doug Gilbert vs. SD Jones & Ted Adams
Promo for Albany 2/4 - Vince McMahon interviews Executioner #2
-commercials
Executioners vs. Frank Williams & Pete McKay
Vince McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
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.
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.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action. Antonino Rocca contributes anecdotal color commentary.
Joined in Progress.
NOTE: An unusual salute and biography of Ken Patera, via a prerecording is telecast, confirming the special prowess and accomplishments of "the strongest man in the world." It includes Patera stopping a truck.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/30/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/29/76-original airdate 1/1/77)
Bob Backlund vs. Jose Estrada
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Frank Rodriguez (Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & Grand Wizard
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 1/1/77: Ken Patera vs. SD Jones and interview with Patera
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 1/1/77: Larry Zbyszko vs. Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Promo for Albany 2/4 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
From Championship Wrestling 1/1/77: Andre the Giant vs. Pete McKay & Pete Doherty
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
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.
Host Dick Clark celebrates the show's silver anniversary with guest appearances by Chubby Checker, Barry Manilow, The Four Seasons, Johnnie Ray, and many others.
Host: Dick Clark.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Calling the matches at ringside are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include Tony Garea, Bob Backlund and Larry Zbyszko
Joined in progress. Not complete.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/13/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/29/76-original airdate 1/15/77)
-show joined in progress
Tony Garea vs. Johnny Rodz - match joined in progress
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Garea + Bob Backlund
-commercials
Bob Backlund vs. Pete Doherty
-commercials
Carlos Rocha vs. Sylvano Sousa
Promo for Albany 2/18 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko + Tony Garea
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Pete Austin
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/20/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/9/77-original airdate 2/19/77)
Joe McHugh intro
Executioners vs. Jose Gonzalez & Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Don Serrano
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Baron Von Raschke & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Gino Hernandez vs. Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Tor Kamata vs. Denny Alberts
Promo for Albany 4/1 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Ken Patera
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & JoJo Andrews
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
Calling the matches are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Baron Von Raschke, Fred Blassie, Ken Patera and Lou Albano.
NOTE: This television broadcast aired on March 20th five days after Antonino Rocca passed away. There were a number of matches which Rocca had previously done which were telecast in the weeks to follow.
Taped in Green Bay Wisconsin CBS affiliate station. The American Film Institute Life Achievement Award is presented to Bette Davis. Paying tribute to Davis are hostess Jane Fonda, Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, William Wyler, Liza Minnelli, Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, Paul Henreid, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lee Grant, Celeste Holm, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Martin Manulis, George Stevens Jr. and Cicely Tyson.
Audio Air Check recorded on WBAY Green Bay Wisconsin CBS affiliate station. The American Film Institute Life Achievement Award is presented to Bette Davis. Paying tribute to Davis are hostess Jane Fonda, Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, William Wyler, Liza Minnelli, Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, Paul Henreid, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lee Grant, Celeste Holm, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Martin Manulis, George Stevens Jr. and Cicely Tyson.
Dupe Of # 845
Taped in Green Bay Wisconsin CBS affiliate station. The American Film Institute Life Achievement Award is presented to Bette Davis. Paying tribute to Davis are hostess Jane Fonda, Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, William Wyler, Liza Minnelli, Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk, Paul Henreid, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lee Grant, Celeste Holm, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Martin Manulis, George Stevens Jr. and Cicely Tyson.
Duplicate of #845.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca call the matches at ringside.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.
Joined in progress. 42 minute excerpt.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/27/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/9/77-original airdate 2/26/77)
-show joined in progress
(ANTONINO ROCCA'S FINAL APPEARANCE ON "ALL STAR WRESLTING" PRIOR TO PASSING AWAY MARCH 15, 1977 AT 55 YEARS OF AGE OF).
Ken Patera vs. Steve King & Pete Austin
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard, Stan Stasiak, Blassie & Tor Kamata
-commercials
Carlos Rocha vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Frank Williams
Promo for Albany 4/1 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea
-commercials
Bob Backlund, Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko vs. Doug Gilbert, Baron Mikel Scicluna & Johnny Rodz
(Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
Match #5 is a six man tag team match.
Interviews include Tony Garea, Larry Zbyszko, Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, and Stan Stasiak.
At the end of the program Vince McMahon Jr. tells the home audience that there will not be ALL STAR WRESTLING for the next two weeks (April 3rd or 10th).
NOTE: This would be the final telecast with Antonino Rocca who passed away at age 49 on March 15, 1977. It was originally tape recorded February 9, 1977.
The 49th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California. Warren Beatty, Richard Pryor, Jane Fonda, and Ellen Burstyn are hosts.
The 49th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California. Warren Beatty, Richard Pryor, Jane Fonda, and Ellen Burstyn are hosts.
Duplicate of # 7509.
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