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#14649: NBC SPECIAL: BIOGRAPHY OF HERBERT HOOVER
1964-10-20, NBC, 23 min.
Herbert Hoover

Biography of former president Herbert Hoover following his death.            
#974: BIOGRAPHY: WILL ROGERS
1965-05-09, WPIX, 22 min.
Mike Wallace , Will Rogers

Mike Wallace narrates the story of Will Rogers the "Cowboy Philosopher."
#739: KING VIDOR PROFILE
1965-07-00, WNDT, 28 min.
King Vidor , Arthur Knight

Arthur Knight hosts this insightful profile with King Vidor, who talks about his career. Produced for public television by KCET, Los Angeles.
#740: YOUNG MAN FROM BOSTON, THE
1965-07-22, WABC, 54 min.
Gordon MacRae , John F. Kennedy , Joseph Cotten , Bill Beutel , The Kingston Trio , The Mormon Tabernacle Choir , Jacob Javits , Allan Jay Friedman , Paul Francis Webster

Joseph Cotten narrates and the Kingston Trio, Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Gordon MacRae perform a musical profile of John F. Kennedy and the Kennedy family. The emphasis is on the lesser known aspects of the JFK youth. Introduced by ABC's Bill Beutel with a prologue by N.Y. State Senator Jacob Javits. Music and lyrics by Allan Jay Friedman and Paul Francis Webster.
#5341: MARK TWAIN TONIGHT
1967-03-06, WCBS, 78 min.
Hal Holbrook

Mark Twain lives again in Hal Holbrook's portrayal of America's most famous humorist. In costume, Holbrook recreates a Twain lecture of the late 19th century. Holbrook first presented this one-man show in New York in 1959.
#1018: BOGART
1967-04-23, WABC, 51 min.
George Raft , Stanley Kramer , Charlton Heston , Humphrey Bogart , Ida Lupino , Ingrid Bergman , Michael Romanoff , Joan Blondell , Patrick O'Moore , Joseph L. Mankiewicz

An examination of the man and the screen image which have created the Bogart "Mystique." Giving the anecdotes are Ingrid Bergman, Ida Lupino, Stanley Kramer, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Michael Romanoff, Joan Blondell, Patrick O'Moore, George Raft, and Charlton Heston who is host.
#5307: LEGEND OF MARK TWAIN, THE
1967-05-06, WABC, 52 min.
David Wayne

An exploration of the life and career of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) through the use of dramatic scenes from five of his famous stories and through visits to some of the landmarks of his lifetime; starring David Wayne as host-narrator and also in five different roles in the dramatizations, with supporting actors who appear in scenes created from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," "Life on the Mississippi," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court."
#TW3: PORTRAIT OF A STAR, THE
1968-05-18, WOR, 60 min.
Barbara Stanwyck , Joe Hyams

(SYNDICATED).  Joe Hyams hosts this interview profiling actress Barbara Stanwyck including interviews and comments from fellow actors.             
#789: PORTRAIT OF A STAR: WALTER BRENNAN
1969-06-29, WOR, 47 min.
Chill Wills , James Garner , Andy Devine , Walter Brennan , Buddy Ebsen , Donald O'Connor , Joe Hyams , Janet Blair , Howard Hawks

Walter Brennan's life is profiled with personal anecdotes from friends James Garner, Chill Wills, Buddy Ebsen, Howard Hawks, Janet Blair, Donald O'Connor and Andy Devine. Brennan is interviewed by host Joe Hyams.
#1100: GEORGE CUKOR: A PERSONAL PROFILE
1970-00-00, WNDT, 51 min.
George Cukor , William Fisher

Recorded in May 1969. George Cukor is interviewed by William Fisher.
#810: SURVIVAL: A MAN NAMED CHARLIE SMITH
1970-09-12, WPIX, 24 min.
James Whitmore , Charlie Smith

This syndicated series originally filmed in 1965, focuses, in this episode, on the life of ex-slave Charlie Smith. Born in 1843, he was 122 years old when he was interviewed for this program. Narrated by James Whitmore.
#1105: APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY: THE LAST DAYS OF JOHN DILLINGER
1971-11-19, WCBS, 52 min.
Rod Serling , John Dillinger , Bill Wendt , William Shust

This is the premiere show of this new series which recreates famous events in history. Stars include Bill Wendt, and William Shust. Narrated by Rod Serling. The last 14 months in the life of outlaw John Dillinger is portrayed.
#1125: MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: RAOUL WALSH
1973-11-04, WNET, 87 min.
Cliff Robertson , Raoul Walsh

A profile of veteran motion picture director Raoul Walsh launches this eight-part series on Hollywood directors. Cliff Robertson narrates.
#1126: MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: FRANK CAPRA
1973-11-11, WNET, 88 min.
Cliff Robertson , Frank Capra

At age 76, Frank Capra reflects on a long and productive career as a Hollywood director. Cliff Robertson narrates.
#1128: MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: GEORGE CUKOR
1973-11-18, WNET, 54 min.
George Cukor , Cliff Robertson

Motion picture director George Cukor is profiled. Cliff Robertson narrates.
#1127: MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: HOWARD HAWKS
1973-11-18, WNET, 50 min.
Cliff Robertson , Howard Hawks

Motion picture director Howard Hawks is profiled. Cliff Robertson narrates.
#1129: MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: VINCENT MINNELLI
1973-12-02, WNET, 42 min.
Vincent Minnelli , Cliff Robertson

Motion picture director Vincent Minnelli is profiled. Cliff Robertson narrates.
#1131: MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: WILLIAM WELLMAN
1973-12-09, WNET, 57 min.
William Wellman , Cliff Robertson

Motion picture director William Wellman is profiled. Cliff Robertson narrates.
#1132: MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: ALFRED HITCHCOCK
1973-12-16, WNET, 57 min.
Alfred Hitchcock , Cliff Robertson

Director Alfred Hitchcock, the master of chilling violence and macabre suspense, is profiled. Cliff Robertson narrates. Last six minutes has variations in sound quality.
#1133: MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES: KING VIDOR
1973-12-23, WNET, 58 min.
King Vidor , Cliff Robertson

Hollywood director King Vidor reflects on a career spanning the silent and sound eras. Cliff Robertson narrates.
#828: JAMES WONG HOWE: THE MAN AND HIS MOVIES
1974-03-00, WOR, 24 min.
Burt Lancaster , James Wong Howe

This broadcast was syndicated. Burt Lancaster hosts and narrates this special tribute to one of the great cameramen, James Wong Howe. Howe is also interviewed.
#17751: KISSINGER: AN ACTION BIOGRAPHY
1974-06-14, ABC, min.
Ted Koppel , Richard Nixon , Henry Kissinger , James Schlesinger

A portrait of the Secretary of State. The hour, opens with Dr. Kissinger recalling his boyhood in Germany (he was nine when the Nazis came to power) service with US Army Intelligence, and academic career at Hadvard.
The secretary is also filmed during a "typical working day" in Washington. From 7AM to 11PM, the hours are filled with appointments and conferences, including meetings with President Nixon, Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger and State Department aides.    
The Kissinger style however, is epitomized by scenes of his "shuttle diplomacy," meetings with Soviet and Chinese leaders in Moscow and Peking, and the recent month-long peace mission in the Middle East, culminating in an Israeli-Syrian accord to separate their armies on the Golan Heights.   

Host: Ted Koppel.  
#6111: HENRY FONDA AS CLARENCE DARROW
1974-09-04, NBC, 90 min.
Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda's bravura one-man portrait of Clarence Darrow, a man who's wit was sharpened by social conscience. Adapted from the stage play.
#10018: HENRY FONDA AS CLARENCE DARROW
1974-09-04, NBC, 90 min.
Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda's bravura one-man portrait of Clarence Darrow, a man who's wit was sharpened by social conscience. Adapted from the stage play.  

Duplicate of # 6111.            
#1140: THIS IS NOEL COWARD
1974-12-11, WNET, 60 min.
David Niven , John Mills , Dame Sybil Thorndike , Hermione Gingold , Yul Brynner , Noel Coward , Dame Edith Evans , Richard Burton , Sir John Gielgud

A profile of the playwright composter- actor Noel Coward, narrated by Sir John Gielgud. Among those commenting on his work are Richard Burton, Dame Edith Evans, John Mills, Hermione Gingold, Yul Brynner, Dame Sybil Thorndike, and David Niven.
#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.
#6228: PROJECT SINATRA: FRANK SINATRA STORY
1975-07-20, WGY, 90 min.
Frank Sinatra

Biography & anecdotes related to Frank Sinatra in song and words. First 90 minutes of a 2-hour program. Includes first known Frank Sinatra air check, biographies, records, etc.
#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.
#8150: FIRST LADIES DIARIES
1976-01-20, NBC, 90 min.
Elizabeth Hubbard , Lil Henderson , Stephen Joyce , Michael Kane , Constance McCashin , Meg Mundy , Vince OBrien , William Post Jr , Sandra Seacat

A biographical drama about "Edith Bolling Wilson," second wife of the 28th President. The story focuses on her years as the First Lady and how she assumed many of the Presidential duties when her husband became semi-paralyzed during his last years in office. Elizabeth Hubbard stars as the First Lady, Edith Bolling Wilson.            
#7693: BELLE OF AMHERST, THE
1976-12-30, PBS, 60 min.
Julie Harris , Emily Dickinson

A portrait of 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson, based on her poems, letters and notes. A taped broadcast of a live one woman performance by Julie Harris.              
#9044: ONCE UPON A TIME: THE STORY OF PRINCESS GRACE
1977-05-22, NBC, 90 min.
Grace Kelly , Lee Grant

A profile of Grace Kelly who became Princess Grace of Monaco. 

Hostess: Lee Grant.             
#5223: ELVIS
1977-08-18, WCBS, 60 min.
Elvis Presley

Charles Kuralt reports on the assessment of the impact of Elvis Presley who died August 16, 1977.
#7818: ELVIS
1977-08-18, WCBS, 60 min.
Elvis Presley

Charles Kuralt reports on the assessment of the impact of Elvis Presley who died August 16, 1977. 

Dupe Of # 5223.            
#5222A: ELVIS PRESLEY STORY, THE: A FINAL TRIBUTE
1977-09-14, WXLO, 420 min.
Elvis Presley , Wink Martindale

Final Four broadcasts (part three, four, five, and  six) airing on September 14, 15, 16, & 17, 1977.

This Elvis Presley special tribute begins with his death and looks back at his special qualities. Personal reminiscences from family members and friends are heard...integrated with music and lyrics Elvis Presley made popular. 

Wink Martindale narrates.   

NOTE: Included in this tribute are parts three, four, five and six containing a total of 7 hours of programming. 
Parts one and two are missing.         
#5222: REMEMBERING ELVIS PRESLEY: THE EARLY YEARS
1978-01-04, WCBS, 225 min.
Elvis Presley , Don K. Reed

Don K. Reed Show (WCBS F.M. 101) Radio Special tribute remembering Elvis Presley.

Part one and two of a four part 8 hour documentary biography of Elvis Presley's life and music that includes exclusive interviews with friends and family. These first two parts covers the 1950's.

NOTE:

In 2002, After 27 years on the air, Don K. Reed's "Doo Wopp Shop", then New York's only major station "Oldies" program, was pulled from the air by WCBS-FM

Don's show was the last place in New York City that a recording artist could be interviewed on the air; on the musical subject of his or her choice. It was the last place that New York radio listeners could hear directly from their Rock 'n' Roll favorites.

An artist would walk into Don's studio and Don would ask, "What would you like to talk about tonight and which of your songs would you like me to play?"
When Don's show went down, New York lost a resting place for Oldies fans, weary of today's music
and today's impersonal radio.                       
#5314: BING CROSBY: HIS LIFE AND LEGEND
1978-05-25, WABC, 104 min.
William Holden , Bing Crosby

Williams Holden narrates this two-hour ABC TV special saluting Bing Crosby (1901-1977). There are recollections and tape & film clips from his radio, television and film career.
#9945: BING CROSBY: HIS LIFE AND LEGEND
1978-05-25, WABC, 104 min.
William Holden , Bing Crosby

Williams Holden narrates this two-hour ABC TV special saluting Bing Crosby (1901-1977). There are recollections and tape & film clips from his radio, television and film career. 

Duplicate of #5314.             
#5226: ELVIS: LOVE HIM TENDER
1978-09-09, WABC, 52 min.
Elvis Presley , Chuck Berry , Chet Atkins , Pat Boone , Charlie Rich , Carl Perkins

This look at the personality and career of rock-and-roll star Elvis Presley features clips of his Army days, the funeral procession and reminiscences by celebrities including Pat Boone, Chet Atkins, Chuck Berry, Charlie Rich and Carl Perkins.
#5999: PAUL ROBESON: AN ACCLAIMED ONE-MAN SHOW
1979-10-08, KCET, 120 min.
James Earl Jones , Burt Wallace

James Earl Jones reprises his 1978 Broadway portrayal of actor, singer and social activist Paul Robeson (1898-1976).
#6553: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-01-19, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , Freddy Fender

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music, offering tributes (including movie and TV clips) of country-western greats, past and present.  

The series of 26 episodes was re-run thru the early 1980's.          
#6554: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-01-26, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , Mel Tillis

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
#6555: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-02-02, SYND, 25 min.
Marty Robbins , Boots Randolph

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
#6556: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-02-09, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , David Huston

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
#6565: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-02-16, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , Sammi Smith

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
#6566: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-02-23, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , Connie Smith

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
#6567: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-03-02, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , The Kendalls

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
#6557: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-03-09, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , Stella Parton

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
#6558: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-03-16, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , Billy Walker

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
#6568: MARTY ROBBINS SPOTLIGHT
1981-03-23, SYND, 30 min.
Marty Robbins , Hank Snow

1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music.
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