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. 

Guest: Bob Hope.                                  

Angry congressmen comment about anti-war protests.            

John Lindsay elected Mayor of New York City, comments by Lindsay and newsman Howard K. Smith, in Washington, DC, a man (Norman Morrison) dies when he sets himself on fire in protest against the Vietnam war, voter registration hits a snag in the south.                            

Live from Las Vegas, Nevada, Howard Cosell hears predictions on the fight from Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Eddie Machen. Comments are heard from Angelo Dundee, Cus D'Amato and Solomon McTier. A humble and sincere Muhammad Ali talks about his opponent and his prediction about the fight. Floyd Patterson talks to Cosell about the champ and how he feels he can win this boxing match. At ringside, Chris Schenkel tells the tale of the tape. Rocky Marciano does the "color" commentary. Eddie Fisher sings the National Anthem. Ring introductions, the fight, and the bout is stopped at 2 min. 18 sec. in the 12th round. Cosell talks to Patterson in the ring. Marciano analyzes the fight. Cosell talks to Ali in the ring.             

Report from Vietnam. Viet Cong go on Offensive. The second anniversary of death of President John F. Kennedy. Edward P. Morgan reports.           

Heavy fighting in Vietnam results in very high US casualties, the twenty-year-old son of ABC newscaster Howard K. Smith (Jack) is wounded, he makes a bedside comment, comment by Howard K. Smith.            

Vietnam news: Bill Moyers on personal casualties, Jack Smith, son of Howard K. Smith is wounded, entire company wiped out, Howard K. Smith's reaction as father and reporter, Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden leave for home today.    

With commercials. Frank Reynolds host. Joined in progress.  

France becomes the third country to launch a space rocket, George Hamilton and Lynda Bird Johnson in Acapulco, Mexico. Opposition to war in Vietnam.  Mrs. Carl Ball interviewed, widow of US soldier killed in Vietnam. Commercials, including Viceroy Cigarettes.    

Host: Peter Jennings.              

Vietnam news; will increase troop strength, Robert McNamara comments, two former GI prisoners protest the war, IA Drang survivors comment on the battle, anti-war protest in Washington, DC, Norman Thomas gives a speech.

Peter Jennings reports.                          

April 29th, 1961-January 3rd, 1998 (ABC)

A thirty-year fixture late Saturday afternoons on ABC, "ABC's Wide World Of Sports" was the brainchild of ABC sports director Roone Arledge. The show was known to cover almost any type of sport, portraying "The Thrill Of Victory and The Agony Of Defeat." Jim McKay hosted the program from its onset and served as anchor for many years. Principal commentators over the years included Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford, Chris Schenkel, Keith Jackson, Bud Palmer, Bill Fleming, Bob Beattie, and Warner Wolf. The show's final broadcast aired on January 3rd, 1998.  

On today's episode: NYAC IN New York, track and field games 1966.
Includes commercials. 
                                                 

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 toward his guests. This syndicated series was seen late-night Saturday evenings. In New York City, it aired on WNEW-TV Channel 5. 

Discussion on the danger of "fear" towards the Soviet Union.
How to defend Anerica. Relationship with Russia and how to best defend against Communism. The USA must reflect strength at this most critical time in our history. 



Host: Alan Burke.
                                                                                          

An ABC special on a Vietnam village.            

The transit strike ends.             

The latest news from ABC.             

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

Highlights: Progress report on US moon project. A week's review of Vietnam war problems with Robert McNamara. 

Howard K. Smith reports  

                                             

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

The latest news on Vietnam. The first of ABC Scopes Vietnam reports. Progress of the war and its effects on the American people.

Howard K. Smith reports  

                                                                       

This is a journey back to the roots of our popular music, exploring some of the diverse sources that have contributed to the type of song now dominating the music industry. 
To show something of the past, producer Stephen Fleischman's cameras visit Preservation Hall in New Orleans, where some "elder statesmen" still come to play the kind of jazz performed at the turn of the century. Films of singers at the Morning Star Baptist Church and of the Supremes in a recording session illustrate the relationship between the two groups; responsive singing and heavenly accented rhythms. We also see The Grand Ole Opry of Nashville, Tennessee, the most famous showcase for Country and Western music, which originated with America's early Scottish, English, and Irish immigrants.
Among other musicians interviewed or performing...Rock N' Roll: The Temptations, The Dave Clark Five, Country and Western: Marty Robbins, Tex Ritter, Jazz: Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa, Billy Taylor, Musical Comedy: Richard Rodgers, Pop: Tony Bennett. 

Narrator: Bob Young. Consultants: George Simon, Fred Ramsey, Jr. 

A music-comedy special starring Carol Channing and guests in singing-dancing spoofs of a variety of subjects, including a tour of Los Angeles landmarks.

Duplicate of #5235.

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. 



 

 

                                                                                                                                                                        

The latest news. Bob Young subbing for Peter Jennings.              

Bob Young subbing for Peter Jennings.