An informal gathering of ABC newsmen to review 1969 and preview the 70s. Joining Howard K. Smith at his Maryland home are Frank Reynolds, Edward Morgan, science editor Jules Bergman, Tom Jarriel,
(White House correspondent) Bill Lawrence, (national affairs editor) John Scali, (State Department correspondent) and bureau chiefs Barrie-Dunsmore (Rome) Russell Jones (Middle East) and Ted Koppel (Hong Kong).
January 22nd,1970-April 16th, 1970 (ABC)
Deadpan comedian Pat Paulsen, who was featured on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, hosted his own half-hour comedy show. Also featured were Pepe Brown, Bob Einstein, Sherry Miles, Vanetta Rogers, George Spell, and the Denny Vaughn orchestra. On this premiere episode, the guest was former Vice President Hubert Humphrey.
A rare appearance by Johnny Carson on a talk show where he is the subject of an in-depth interview.
1970-1996 Phil Donahue began hosting a local talk show in Dayton Ohio in 1967. By 1970, it was syndicated nationally. In 1977 Donahue moved his show to Chicago and the name of the show became known as simply DONAHUE. In January 1985, the show again moved, this time to New York. By the early 1990's Donahue's ratings were eclipsed by the Oprah Winfrey Show and other talk hosts.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
Duplicate of #4219. Excerpt.
With thousands of student demonstrators massing in Washington for a mammoth peace rally, President Richard Nixon tells a late evening news conference that he agrees with everything they are trying to accomplish.
Milburn Stone narrates a romantic look at the Colorado Rockies. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Written by Richard Hanser. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. This was the last of the documentaries which began airing on Sept. 13, 1954 at irregular intervals for a total of sixteen years.
January 18th, 1969-1970
Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner hosts a party at his home with celebrity guests in this syndicated television series.
Regulars are Nanci Roberts and Chris Cranston.
Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.
The 11th Annual National Bowling Championship is broadcast from the Garden City Bowl in Garden City, NY. Mike McGrath defeated Dave Davis 226-222 in the final match to win the $7500.00 first prize. Chris Schenkel and Billy Welu report.
President Nixon addresses nation from Anaheim, California with speech on law and order. He also gives his endorsement to the entire state GOP ticket which includes Governor Ronald Reagan and Senator George Murphy.
A New York State Senatorial debate between the three candidates; Congressman Richard Ottinger, Senator Charles Goodell, and James L. Buckley.
Bill Haley is moderator.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
Petula Clark joins Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, and the Everly Brothers in an hour of music that ranges from Beatles to Bacharach.
For a touch of comedy, David Frost takes a lighthearted look at pollution and joins Petula in a satire of his own TV interview show.
Directed by Dwight Hemion ("Music Hall").
Highlights:
"Come Together," "Great Day," "The Fool On The Hill," Petula
"I Don't Know Why," Dean Martin
"What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?" Peggy Lee
"Games People Play," Petula, Everly Brothers
"She's a Woman," "Bill, I Love You So," "Over and Over Again"
"When Johnny Comes Marching Home," Petula Clark
Petula, Peggy Lee Medley: "Hey, Good Lookin," "Things"
Based on Charles Dickens' classic, "The Pickwick Papers," this BBC-TV production was adapted from the 1965 Broadway play. Cast includes Harry Secombe, Roy Castle, Hattie Jacques, Aubrey Woods, Bill Fraser, Julian Orchard, Robert Dorning and Ian Trigger. Book and music by Wolf Mankowitz and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.
January 23, 1971-May 8, 1971. Hour-long variety show hosted by Pearl Bailey.
Two old friends get together - Cab Calloway and Pearl Bailey.
Calloway and Bailey reminisce over heir "Hello Dolly" run before launching into "It Only Takes a Minute." Liza Minnelli and Pearl sing "You Made Me Love You." Steve Lawrence solos early in the show and reappears with the cast in the finale "Cakewalk Your Lady."
Dupe Of Number 4168.
Over 175,000 protesters March on the Capital in Washington, DC
demanding an immediate end to the Vietnam war. Among the protesters was comedian and political activist Dick Gregory.
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