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1957-09-19, NBC, min.
- Steve Allen
- Rudy Vallee
- Ed Wynn
- Keenan Wynn
- Beatrice Lillie
- Jack Palance
- Alfred Drake
- Janet Blair
- Jill Corey
- Bambi Linn
- Rod Alexander
- Billie Burke
- Mimi Benzell
- Oscar Hammerstein
- Ralph Bellamy
- Ned Wynn
- Tracy Wynn
A special tribute to Ed Wynn who has been in show business for 55 years. To celebrate Wynn's long career, which has recently enjoyed a rebirth, Alfred Drake emcees a one our salute originating in New York and Hollywood. This is the first in a series of such salutes to be spotted occasionally during the 1957-1958 television season. Among the stars appearing with Ed Wynn to recall highlights of his varied career are his son Keenan Wynn, Steve Allen, Janet Blair, Jack Palance, Beatrice Lillie, Rudy Vallee, Billie Burke, Jill Corey, Bambi Linn, Mimi Benzell, and Rod Alexander. HIGHLIGHTS "Introduction"........................................................................All "Be a Clown".................................Drake, Corey, Benzell, Blair Medley.....................................................Blair, Linn, Alexander "Love Me or Leave Me"..................................................Corey "March with Me"................................................................Lillie "Kiss me Again"............................................................Benzell Fred and Adele Astaire.....................................Linn, Alexander "Girl of the Golden West"......................................Drake, Blair "Pretty Baby"...................................................................Allen "You're My Everything"....................................Ed Wynn, Blair Talk...........................................................................Ed Wynn NOTE: Unlike three seasons past, when one shot TV events were televised and called "spectaculars" NBC will in the future use the word "SPECIAL" related to any show not aired on a regular basis. Through April 1958 NBC has scheduled 20 such SPEICALS to be broadcast. CBS has scheduled 7 such SPECIALS to be broadcast.
1957-09-19, NBC, min.
- Steve Allen
- Rudy Vallee
- Ed Wynn
- Keenan Wynn
- Beatrice Lillie
- Jack Palance
- Alfred Drake
- Janet Blair
- Jill Corey
- Bambi Linn
- Rod Alexander
- Billie Burke
- Mimi Benzell
- Oscar Hammerstein
- Ralph Bellamy
- Ned Wynn
- Tracy Wynn
A special tribute to Ed Wynn who has been in show business for 55 years. To celebrate Wynn's long career, which has recently enjoyed a rebirth, Alfred Drake emcees a one our salute originating in New York and Hollywood. This is the first in a series of such salutes to be spotted occasionally during the 1957-1958 television season. Among the stars appearing with Ed Wynn to recall highlights of his varied career are his son Keenan Wynn, Steve Allen, Janet Blair, Jack Palance, Beatrice Lillie, Rudy Vallee, Billie Burke, Jill Corey, Bambi Linn, Mimi Benzell, and Rod Alexander. HIGHLIGHTS "Introduction"........................................All "Be a Clown".................Drake, Corey, Benzell, Blair Medley..........Blair, Linn, Alexander "Love Me or Leave............................Corey "Kiss Me Again".....Benzell Fred and Adele Astaire...Linn, Alexander "Girl of the Golden West".........Drake, Blair "Pretty Baby"...........Allen "You're My Everything".......Ed Wynn, Blair Talk.................................Ed Wynn NOTE: Unlike three seasons past, when one shot TV events were televised and called "SPECTACULARS" NBC will in the future use the word "SPECIAL" related to any show not aired on a regular basis. Through April 1958 NBC has scheduled 20 such SPEICALS to be broadcast. CBS has scheduled 7 such SPECIALS to be broadcast. Duplicate of #10233.
1957-09-19, NBC, 50 min.
- Steve Allen
- Rudy Vallee
- Ed Wynn
- Keenan Wynn
- Beatrice Lillie
- Jack Palance
- Alfred Drake
- Janet Blair
- Jill Corey
- Rod Alexander
- Billie Burke
- Mimi Benzell
A special tribute to Ed Wynn who has been in show business for 55 years. To celebrate Wynn's long career, which has recently enjoyed a rebirth, Alfred Drake emcees a one our salute originating in New York and Hollywood. This is the first in a series of such salutes to be spotted occasionally during the 1957-1958 television season. NOTE: Unlike seasons past, when one shot TV events were televised and called "spectaculars" NBC will use the word "special" related to any show not aired on a regular basis.
1957-09-29, WPIX, 22 min.
- Russ Hodges
- Willie Mays
- Dusty Rhodes
- Johnny Antonelli
- Whitey Lockman
- Bobby Thomson
- Wes Westrum
- Don Mueller
- Bill Rigney
- Jim Woods
- Bob Delaney
- George Levy
- Daryl Spencer
- Hans Lobert
- Red Murray
- Sid Gordon
- Buddy Kerr
- Eddie Brannick
- Danny OConnell
The final New York Giant Baseball Game played in New York at the Polo Grounds by the New York Giant baseball team. The Giants moved into the Polo Grounds in 1891. After today's final game they will be leaving many memories, mourners and an empty baseball park behind. Radio came to the Giants in 1939. Television's first full season came in 1948. Steve Ellis called the shots that first TV season over the NBC network. In 1949 WPIX, with Russ Hodges and Al Helfer, at the mikes took over the telecasting, providing memorable play by play moments including those by Willie Mays and the most audacious New York Giant recording of them all, by Hodges, of the National League Winning home run by Bobby Thomson in 1951. In what is considered the only known WPIX TV video or audio opening of a regularly scheduled New York Giant game we hear the theme music and opening by broadcaster, in the booth, Jim Woods, who reminds the viewers that the ballgame is coming to them by Knickerbocker Beer and Pall Mall cigarettes. We hear George Levy New York Giant public address announcer naming today's line-up in the background. Announcer, Jim Woods, states that manager Bill Rigney wants to pack the Giant line-up with as many 1954 New York Giant players as possible, including catcher Wes Westrum who hasn't started a game in quite some time. NEW YORK GIANTS STARTING LINE-UP 1B - Danny O'Connell RF - Don Mueller CF - Willie Mays LF - Dusty Rhodes 3B - Bobby Thomson (traded by the Giants in 1954 and returning for one more half season in 1957) 1B - Whitey Lockman SS - Daryl Spencer C - Wes Westrum P - Johnny Antonelli After announcing the first lead off hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates we segue to the bottom of the ninth inning, Giants losing 9 to 1. Bob Delaney does play by play. Don Meuller flies out. Willie Mays gets a resounding standing ovation (banging on the roof of the Giant dugout can be heard. Willie makes out ending his 1957 season with a .333 batting average. The final New York Giant out at the Polo Grounds is made by Dusty Rhodes. NOTE: In 2014 a version of this tape was presented in person by Phil Gries to the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and to a friend of Willie Mays, to be given to him. We hear announcer Russ Hodges, from the center field New York Giant clubhouse reminiscing about past Giant teams who played at the Polo Grounds (1942, 1944, 1946, 1951, 1954). Giant fans surround him and chant "Stay team stay." Hodges interviews manager Bill Rigney from his New York Giant Clubhouse Office. He states that today is a sad day. He discuses plans for managing the 1958 San Francisco Giants. Russ Hodges interviews former NY Giant players, including Hans Lobert who began his baseball career in 1903 playing for the Giants from 1915-1917, Red Murray who played with the Giants from 1909-1914, Sid Gordon who retired as a Giant during the middle of last season, Buddy Kerr great short stop for the New York Giants over a period of six years during the 1940's, and Eddie Brannick who joined the New York Giant organization in 1905 as an office boy working his way up to Club Secretary / Office manager, remaining with the club for a total of 65 years. Russ Hodges becomes poetic reading a verse he has written about the departure of the New York Giants form New York. Russ Hodges and Bob Delaney sign off. THE END OF AN ERA Duplicate of #11075.
1957-09-29, WPIX, 6 min.
- Russ Hodges
- Willie Mays
- Dusty Rhodes
- Johnny Antonelli
- Whitey Lockman
- Bobby Thomson
- Wes Westrum
- Don Mueller
- Bill Rigney
- Jim Woods
- Bob Delaney
- George Levy
- Danny OConnel
- Daryl Spencer
- Hans Lobert
- Red Murray
- Sid Gordon
- Buddy Kerr
- Eddie Brannick
ATA #13222B is a six minute excerpt edited from the ATA #13222A TV Audio Air Check, outlined below. It contains ONLY the ninth inning, as announced by Bob Delaney, which includes a rare retrospective TV broadcast audio description of Willie Mays' last at bat, in the Polo Grounds, as a New York Giant. ATA#13222A The final New York Giant Baseball Game played in New York at the Polo Grounds by the New York Giant baseball team. The Giants moved into the Polo Grounds in 1891. After today's final game they will be leaving many memories, mourners and an empty baseball park behind. Radio came to the Giants in 1939. Television's first full season came in 1948. Steve Ellis called the shots that first TV season over the NBC network. In 1949 WPIX, with Russ Hodges and Al Helfer, at the mikes took over the telecasting, providing memorable play by play moments including those by Willie Mays and the most audacious New York Giant recording of them all, by Hodges, of the National League Winning home run by Bobby Thomson in 1951. In what is considered the only known WPIX TV video or audio opening of a regularly scheduled New York Giant game we hear the theme music and opening by broadcaster, in the booth, Jim Woods, who reminds the viewers that the ballgame is coming to them by Knickerbocker Beer and Pall Mall cigarettes. We hear George Levy New York Giant public address announcer naming today's line-up in the background. Announcer, Jim Woods, states that manager Bill Rigney wants to pack the Giant line-up with as many 1954 New York Giant players as possible, including catcher Wes Westrum who hasn't started a game in quite some time. NEW YORK GIANTS STARTING LINE-UP 1B - Danny O'Connell RF - Don Mueller CF - Willie Mays LF - Dusty Rhodes 3B - Bobby Thomson (traded by the Giants in 1954 and returning for one more half season in 1957) 1B - Whitey Lockman SS - Daryl Spencer C - Wes Westrum P - Johnny Antonelli After announcing the first lead off hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates we segue to the bottom of the ninth inning, Giants losing 9 to 1. Bob Delaney does play by play. Don Meuller flies out. Willie Mays gets a resounding standing ovation (banging on the roof of the Giant dugout can be heard. Willie makes out ending his 1957 season with a .333 batting average. The final New York Giant out at the Polo Grounds is made by Dusty Rhodes. NOTE: In 2014 a version of this tape was presented in person by Phil Gries to the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and to a friend of Willie Mays, to be given to him. We hear announcer Russ Hodges, from the center field New York Giant clubhouse reminiscing about past Giant teams who played at the Polo Grounds (1942, 1944, 1946, 1951, 1954). Giant fans surround him and chant "Stay team stay." Hodges interviews manager Bill Rigney from his New York Giant Clubhouse Office. He states that today is a sad day. He discuses plans for managing the 1958 San Francisco Giants. Russ Hodges interviews former NY Giant players, including Hans Lobert who began his baseball career in 1903 playing for the Giants from 1915-1917, Red Murray who played with the Giants from 1909-1914, Sid Gordon who retired as a Giant during the middle of last season, Buddy Kerr great short stop for the New York Giants over a period of six years during the 1940's, and Eddie Brannick who joined the New York Giant organization in 1905 as an office boy working his way up to Club Secretary / Office manager, remaining with the club for a total of 65 years. Russ Hodges becomes poetic reading a verse he has written about the departure of the New York Giants form New York. Russ Hodges and Bob Delaney sign off. THE END OF AN ERA
1957-09-29, WPIX, 22 min.
- Russ Hodges
- Willie Mays
- Dusty Rhodes
- Johnny Antonelli
- Whitey Lockman
- Bobby Thomson
- Wes Westrum
- Don Mueller
- Bill Rigney
- Jim Woods
- Bob Delaney
- George Levy
- Daryl Spencer
- Hans Lobert
- Red Murray
- Sid Gordon
- Buddy Kerr
- Eddie Brannick
- Danny OConnell
The final New York Giant Baseball Game played in New York at the Polo Grounds by the New York Giant baseball team. The Giants moved into the Polo Grounds in 1891. After today's final game they will be leaving many memories, mourners and an empty baseball park behind. Radio came to the Giants in 1939. Television's first full season came in 1948. Steve Ellis called the shots that first TV season over the NBC network. In 1949 WPIX, with Russ Hodges and Al Helfer, at the mikes took over the telecasting, providing memorable play by play moments including those by Willie Mays and the most audacious New York Giant recording of them all, by Hodges, of the National League Winning home run by Bobby Thomson in 1951. In what is considered the only known WPIX TV video or audio opening of a regularly scheduled New York Giant game we hear the theme music and opening by broadcaster, in the booth, Jim Woods, who reminds the viewers that the ballgame is coming to them by Knickerbocker Beer and Pall Mall cigarettes. We hear George Levy New York Giant public address announcer naming today's line-up in the background. Announcer, Jim Woods, states that manager Bill Rigney wants to pack the Giant line-up with as many 1954 New York Giant players as possible, including catcher Wes Westrum who hasn't started a game in quite some time. NEW YORK GIANTS STARTING LINE-UP 1B - Danny O'Connell RF - Don Mueller CF - Willie Mays LF - Dusty Rhodes 3B - Bobby Thomson (traded by the Giants in 1954 and returning for one more half season in 1957) 1B - Whitey Lockman SS - Daryl Spencer C - Wes Westrum P - Johnny Antonelli After announcing the first lead off hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates we segue to the bottom of the ninth inning, Giants losing 9 to 1. Bob Delaney does play by play. Don Meuller flies out. Willie Mays gets a resounding standing ovation (banging on the roof of the Giant dugout can be heard. Willie makes out ending his 1957 season with a .333 batting average. The final New York Giant out at the Polo Grounds is made by Dusty Rhodes. NOTE: In 2014 a version of this tape was presented in person by Phil Gries to the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and to a friend of Willie Mays, to be given to him. We hear announcer Russ Hodges, from the center field New York Giant clubhouse reminiscing about past Giant teams who played at the Polo Grounds (1942, 1944, 1946, 1951, 1954). Giant fans surround him and chant "Stay team stay." Hodges interviews manager Bill Rigney from his New York Giant Clubhouse Office. He states that today is a sad day. He discuses plans for managing the 1958 San Francisco Giants. Russ Hodges interviews former NY Giant players, including Hans Lobert who began his baseball career in 1903 playing for the Giants from 1915-1917, Red Murray who played with the Giants from 1909-1914, Sid Gordon who retired as a Giant during the middle of last season, Buddy Kerr great short stop for the New York Giants over a period of six years during the 1940's, and Eddie Brannick who joined the New York Giant organization in 1905 as an office boy working his way up to Club Secretary / Office manager, remaining with the club for a total of 65 years. Russ Hodges becomes poetic reading a verse he has written about the departure of the New York Giants form New York. Russ Hodges and Bob Delaney sign off. THE END OF AN ERA Duplicate of #13222A.
1957-10-13, CBS, 50 min.
- Four Preps
- Bob Hope
- Frank Sinatra
- Bing Crosby
- Rosemary Clooney
- Louis Armstrong
- Warren Hull
- Conn and Mann
- Norman Luboff Choir
- Barrett Deems
- Squire Gersh
- Billy Kyle
- James Young
- Edmond Hall
- Lindsay Crosby
Wall-To-Wall music is the order of the day as Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra host this CBS-TV musical special. Also appearing are Rosemary Clooney, Louis Armstrong, Bing's son Lindsay Crosby, The Four Preps, clarinetist Edmond Hall, Trombonist James Young, pianist Billy Kyle, Bob Hope, bass player Squire Gersh, drummer Barrett Deems, The Norman Luboff Choir, The dance team of Conn and Mann, and Warren Hull, spokesperson for Edsel. This special has a "mystery guest" which turns out to be Bob Hope. The Edsel Show special replaced the Ed Sullivan Show for this night with the same sponsor. It was one of the year's most successful programs, though it failed to increase the popularity of the Edsel automobile. It has been credited as Bing Crosby's real television breakthrough, setting the pattern for his many television specials to come. He subsequently signed a lucrative contract with ABC under which he would produce two specials per year. Ending theme for tonight's show: "On The Sunny Side Of The Street." Narrated by Warren Hull. This special was to be the first CBS rebroadcast on video tape. It was rebroadcast in the Western part of the United States following its original airing live on the East Coast. Duplicate of 10495.
1957-10-13, CBS, 50 min.
- Four Preps
- Bob Hope
- Frank Sinatra
- Bing Crosby
- Rosemary Clooney
- Louis Armstrong
- Warren Hull
- Conn and Mann
- Norman Luboff Choir
- Barrett Deems
- Squire Gersh
- Billy Kyle
- James Young
- Edmond Hall
- Lindsay Crosby
Wall-To-Wall music is the order of the day as Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra host this CBS-TV musical special. Also appearing are Rosemary Clooney, Louis Armstrong, Bing's son Lindsay Crosby, The Four Preps, clarinetist Edmond Hall, Trombonist James Young, pianist Billy Kyle, Bob Hope, bass player Squire Gersh, drummer Barrett Deems, The Norman Luboff Choir, The dance team of Conn and Mann, and Warren Hull, spokesperson for Edsel. This special was to be the first CBS rebroadcast on video tape.
1957-12-08, WCBS, 57 min.
- Red Allen
- Milt Hinton
- Count Basie
- Pee Wee Russell
- Jo Jones
- Gerry Mulligan
- John Crosby
- Big-Bill Broonzy
- Rex Stewart
- Vic Dickenson
- Nat Pierce
- Danny Barker
- Jimmy Crawford
- Jimmy Rushing
- Emmett Berry
- Coleman Hawkins
- Earl Warren
- Freddie Green
- Walter Page
- Billie Holiday
- Roy Eldridge
- Ben Webster
- Benny Morton
- Mal Waldron
- Jimmy Giuffre
- Jim Hall
- Ralph Pena
In todays one-hour telecast, outstanding jazz musicians demonstrate the basic jazz form, the blues, through playing, both solo and ensemble, and through singing. The music includes traditional and modern blues creations. Host / Narrator John Crosby intends to remain in the background as much as possible, letting the music speak for itself. November 3,1957 - February 16, 1958 Host television critic John Crosby presided over this ambitious Sunday afternoon one hour series, containing varied dramatic documentaries and musical presentations. Duplicate of #11086.
1957-12-08, WCBS, 57 min.
- Red Allen
- Milt Hinton
- Count Basie
- Pee Wee Russell
- Jo Jones
- Gerry Mulligan
- John Crosby
- Big-Bill Broonzy
- Rex Stewart
- Vic Dickenson
- Nat Pierce
- Danny Barker
- Jimmy Crawford
- Jimmy Rushing
- Emmett Berry
- Coleman Hawkins
- Earl Warren
- Freddie Green
- Walter Page
- Billie Holiday
- Roy Eldridge
- Ben Webster
- Benny Morton
- Mal Waldron
- Jimmy Giuffre
- Jim Hall
- Ralph Pena
In todays one-hour telecast, outstanding jazz musicians demonstrate the basic jazz form, the blues, through playing, both solo and ensemble, and through singing. The music includes traditional and modern blues creations. Host / Narrator John Crosby intends to remain in the background as much as possible, letting the music speak for itself. November 3,1957 - February 16, 1958 Host television critic John Crosby presided over this ambitious Sunday afternoon one hour series, containing varied dramatic documentaries and musical presentations. Duplicate if # 6977.
#7432: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1958-03-23, NBC, 00 min.
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable, was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez.
#10280: PHIL SILVERS ON BROADWAY
Order1958-05-13, CBS, 00 min.
- Phil Silvers
- Allan Melvin
- Georgann Johnson
- William Redfield
- Walter Dare Wahl
- Darryl Richard
- Gloria Krieger
- Billy Sands
- Herbie Faye
- Maurice Gosfield
Phil Silvers stars in a live variety show, with the accent on comedy. Duplicate of #7351.
1958-05-13, CBS, 00 min.
- Phil Silvers
- Allan Melvin
- Georgann Johnson
- William Redfield
- Walter Dare Wahl
- Darryl Richard
- Gloria Krieger
- Billy Sands
- Herbie Faye
- Maurice Gosfield
Phil Silvers stars in a live variety show, with the accent on comedy.
1958-07-29, WRCA, 67 min.
- Jack Paar
- Hugh Downs
- Cliff Arquette
- Mrs. Miller
- Jose Melis
- Genevieve
- Charlie Weaver
- Dody Goodman
- Betty Johnson
- Baird Puppets
- Bill Baird
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. This broadcast marks the FIRST ANNIVERSARY of "TONIGHT SHOW WITH JACK PAAR." Dody Goodman makes a surprise guest appearance. Jack plays some clips representing past programs during the the first year. Opening of the broadcast by announcer Hugh Downs. Jack, in his monologue states, "...well, we've been on a year...looked in the mirror and saw a few brown hairs." Paar discusses last night's broadcast live from Havana Cuba. Ten Cameras. Nobody could speak English. Pandemonium. It was like the opening of a Super Market. Everyone gracious...one of the few pro American countries. Jack reminisces that only five years ago life was much different and challenging for him. Jack introduces Mrs. Miller who has not missed a show. Betty Johnson sings, "Deed I Do." Jack shows kinescopes of past year (Classic Boo Boo $7,000 a minute commercials that went wrong)...Jockey Brand Briefs...Jerry Lewis breaking up a Polaroid commercial...Bufferin bottle blow up, etc. Further remembrances regarding past year...Zsa Zsa Gabor, Bob Hope, Jack E. Leonard, Jerry Lewis... Jack introduces Genevieve who sings a song in French. She discusses with Jack trip to Cuba...gambling...Cuban language (double meanings) upon which Jack Paar tells of incident where he goes to a restaurant and requests a "hot chicken." The manager brings to Jack's table a woman of the night. Jack introduces Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette). Mount Idy letters from home, and Mama...Leonard Box... Bill Baird Marionettes appear. Midnight Open again announced by Hugh Downs. Jack states that it is good to be home. "Last night it was so hot there. Everyone there pinches other people. Jose Melies plays the theme from Moulin Rougue. A very emotional Jack Paar welcomes back Dody Goodman who has not appeared on the show for four months after Jack "fired" her (last appearance was on March 4). Dody and Jack reminisce. Jack reads congratulatory card from Jonathan Winters. Jack, Genevieve and Dody in conversation. Jack sign off. *Most of this series does not survive in any broadcast form. Kinescopes were discarded, burned, decomposed...whereabouts unknown. 2" Quadruplex Video Tape was expensive ($300 for a one hour reel), weighting 26 pounds, requiring great storage space. Video Tape could easily be erased and was used for new program recordings...retained briefly for a re-run and then erased or discarded. Legend has it that even Jack Paar himself hired a junk man to come to his home garage and paid to have JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW recordings discarded (reels of kinescopes and video tapes) that were now cluttering up his space. During this era in television history archiving television programming was not a primary concern or vision, and considered an arcane pursuit. ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. retains over 70 complete and excerpt JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW air checks (34 hours), including the complete Jack Paar's first anniversary telecast which was broadcast live from Havana Cuba (June 28, 1958). These originally recorded off the air pristine sound direct line 1/4" reel to reel audio tracks, recorded at the time of the original broadcasts, represent the only broadcast record of a "lost" visual telecast. ATA is the largest single repository (one collection), in the United Sates of Jack Paar Tonight Shows recordings. The combined archives of The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media, and UCLA Film & Television retain a composite total of 13 hours of representative JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts excerpts...none complete. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the TONIGHT SHOW with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melis, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conreid, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Jonathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host. There were 20 different substitute hosts for Paar over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. All together there were 243 broadcasts which had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first video-taped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10,1959. Beginning July 20, 1959 Jack Paar began taking off Monday nights & guest hosts would substitute for him (approximately on alternate Mondays). The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Theme music, "Everything is Coming Up Roses" was first used beginning in the Fall of 1959. Location broadcast telecasts of the program telecast away from the Hudson Theater in New York City occurred 14 times during this series run. Jan. 13-17, 1958 Miami Beach, Florida July 28, 1958 Havana,Cuba Nov. 3-21, 1958 Hollywood, California March 2-20, 1959 Hollywood, California Nov. 10-12, 1959 Nassau, Bahamas (Video Tape) Nov. 30- Dec. 10, 1959 Hollywood, California March 28-April 1, 1960 London, England (Video Tape) Nov.9-11, 1960 Hawaii (Video Tape) - b&w Nov.14-24, 1960 Hollywood, California March 21-24, 1961 London, England (Video Tape) Sept. 12-14, 1961 West Berlin (Video Tape) Nov. 14-17, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) Nov. 21-24, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) March 13-16, 1962 London, England (Video Tape)
1958-09-01, WRCA, 36 min.
- Jack Paar
- Hugh Downs
- Virginia Graham
- Jose Melis
- John Huston
- Johnny Mercer
- Dody Goodman
- Billy Pearson
- Marian Marlowe
- Charles Schwartz
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Joined in progress. Jack Paar talks with guest Johnny Mercer who reveals his own personal greatest songs...discusses royalties, etc. He states that Bing Crosby is his favorite singer. Mercer sings a medley of songs including, "I'm An Old Cow Hand," "Atkinson Topeka & the Santa Fe," & "Accent the Positive." Marian Marlowe sings "Autumn Leaves." Jack talks with Virginia Graham who recounts a long story. Interesting and revealing discussion between Paar and guest Jockey Billy Pearson who tells of the time he and John Huston were together and Huston wanted to ride Pearson's Ferrari and thought the tachometer was telling him what his speed was as they drove all around France. Charles Schwartz, dog trainer, discusses with Jack the different breeds of dogs. *Most of this series does not survive in any broadcast form. Kinescopes were discarded, burned, decomposed...whereabouts unknown. 2" Quadruplex Video Tape was expensive ($300 for a one hour reel), weighting 26 pounds, requiring great storage space. Video Tape could easily be erased and was used for new program recordings...retained briefly for a re-run and then erased or discarded. Legend has it that even Jack Paar himself hired a junk man to come to his home garage and paid to have JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW recordings discarded (reels of kinescopes and video tapes) that were now cluttering up his space. During this era in television history archiving television programming was not a primary concern or vision, and considered an arcane pursuit. ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. retains over 70 complete and excerpt JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW air checks (34 hours), including the complete Jack Paar's first anniversary telecast which was broadcast live from Havana Cuba (June 28, 1958). These originally recorded off the air pristine sound direct line 1/4" reel to reel audio tracks, recorded at the time of the original broadcasts, represent the only broadcast record of a "lost" visual telecast. ATA is the largest single repository (one collection), in the United Sates of Jack Paar Tonight Shows recordings. The combined archives of The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media, and UCLA Film & Television retain a composite total of 13 hours of representative JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts excerpts...none complete. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the TONIGHT SHOW with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melis, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conreid, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Jonathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host. There were 20 different substitute hosts for Paar over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. All together there were 243 broadcasts which had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first video-taped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10,1959. Beginning July 20, 1959 Jack Paar began taking off Monday nights & guest hosts would substitute for him (approximately on alternate Mondays). The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Theme music, "Everything is Coming Up Roses" was first used beginning in the Fall of 1959. Location broadcast telecasts of the program telecast away from the Hudson Theater in New York City occurred 14 times during this series run. Jan. 13-17, 1958 Miami Beach, Florida July 28, 1958 Havana,Cuba Nov. 3-21, 1958 Hollywood, California March 2-20, 1959 Hollywood, California Nov. 10-12, 1959 Nassau, Bahamas (Video Tape) Nov. 30- Dec. 10, 1959 Hollywood, California March 28-April 1, 1960 London, England (Video Tape) Nov.9-11, 1960 Hawaii (Video Tape) - b&w Nov.14-24, 1960 Hollywood, California March 21-24, 1961 London, England (Video Tape) Sept. 12-14, 1961 West Berlin (Video Tape) Nov. 14-17, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) Nov. 21-24, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) March 13-16, 1962 London, England (Video Tape)
#7433: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1958-09-21, NBC, 00 min.
- Louis Nye
- Don Knotts
- Steve Allen
- Bill Dana
- Milton Berle
- Skitch Henderson
- Tom Poston
- Gene Barry
- Pat Harrington
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable, was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez.
1958-10-08, NBC, 27 min.
October 8, 1958 - May 20, 1959 Return to television by Milton Berle after an absence of two years. Milton Berle returns to television in a half-hour weekly series. He'll offer comedy, performances by guest stars and music by an orchestra under the direction of Billy May, sometime actor who will also do an occasional comedy turn with Berle. Uncle Miltie's guests on the opening show are the Dunhills, a trio of precision dancers made up of Walter Long, Art Stanley and Bob Roberts. When Berle performed in night clubs this past summer, the Dunhills were also on the bill, along with Bob Hope. Bob Hope trades quips during Milton's opening monologue referencing Bing Crosby. A feature of tonight's show will be Billy May conducting his own composition, a "60 -second symphony." Producing the series is Hal Kanter, creator-producer-writer of the first George Gobel TV show. Series Debut.
#5952: KISS ME KATE
Order1958-11-20, WNBC, 80 min.
Presented on "ARMSTRONG CIRCLE THEATER." Television adaptation of Cole Porter's 1948 Broadway musical comedy about the backstage and onstage conflict between a formerly married theatrical couple who are starring together in a production of "The Taming Of The Shrew."
Sound quality has some variations. Complete broadcast open and close. Originally produced on Broadway in 1948 with songs by Cole Porter. A classic American musical comedy.1958-11-20, WNBC, 90 min.
Presented on "ARMSTRONG CIRCLE THEATER." Television adaptation of Cole Porter's 1948 Broadway musical comedy about the backstage and onstage conflict between a formerly married theatrical couple who are starring together in a production of "The Taming Of The Shrew."
Originally produced on Broadway in 1948 with songs by Cole Porter. A classic American musical comedy. Duplicate of # 5952.1958-11-26, ABC, 00 min.
September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959. Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.
#10485: GIFT OF THE MAGI, THE
Order1958-12-09, CBS, 46 min.
- Bibi Osterwald
- Richard Adler
- Bill Zuckert
- Eli Wallach
- Beatrice Arthur
- Gordon MacRae
- Sally Ann Howes
- Tammy Grimes
- Howard St. John
- Home Town Quartet
- Ray Boyle
- Lee Richardson
A one-hour musical version adapted from the classic O'Henry Christmas story, set in New York in1905, about an impoverished young couple who sacrifice their most precious personal treasures to buy Christmas gifts for the other. This early video taped musical contains seven original songs by Richard Adler. Narrated by Eli Wallach. SONGS: "The Name's the Same"...............Howes, MacRae "He's a Company Man".................Office Staff "Christmas in Your Heart"..............Howes "My Sugar is the Salt of the Earth"............Quartet "A Better Worde Than Love"......................MacRae "What to Do?".....................................Howes "It's Much Too Nice to Cut"...................Howes, Osterwald NOTE: This CBS TV musical broadcast was the very first to be presented on VIDEO TAPE. It remains a "lost" broadcast. A Sheaffer Pen Company Special Presentation.
#7002: BILLY DANIELS SHOW
Order1959-02-09, KTLA, 00 min.
One of the few Afro-Americans to host a variety series during the early days of television (Oct 5th-Dec 28th, 1959). This updated one hour series premiered on local Los Angeles television (KTLA), January 13th, 1959. George Jessel sings Al Jolson songs. Billy Daniels piano accompanist is Benny Payne.
#7003: BILLY DANIELS SHOW
Order1959-02-10, KTLA, 00 min.
One of the few Afro-Americans to host a variety series during the early days of television (Oct 5th-Dec 28th, 1959). This updated one hour series premiered on local Los Angeles television (KTLA), January 13th, 1959.
#7466: VOICE OF FIRESTONE
Order1959-02-23, ABC, 00 min.
September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC). This was the first broadcast of the season. "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963). "From Oklahoma To Music Man" is the theme.
1959-03-21, WNBC, 25 min.
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.
Perry welcomes his guests: Nanette Fabray, The Everly Brothers and songwriter Billy Rose.#7141: GARRY MOORE SHOW
Order1959-03-24, WCBS, ?? min.
- Carol Burnett
- Allen Funt
- Garry Moore
- Dorothy Loudon
- Durward Kirby
- Marion Lorne
- Billy Gilbert
- Alan King
- Tony Bennett
- Roberta Sherwood
- Carol Haney
September 30th, 1958-June 16th, 1964 The Garry Moore variety series made a star out of Carol Burnett,brought back Allen Funt's Candid Camera and showcased many fine musical and comedic talents from 1958-1964.The highlight of most shows was "That Wonderful Year," consisting of film clips, comedy sketches and production numbers based on the events and styles of a given year. Regulars: Garry Moore, Carol Burnett (1959-1962), Dorothy Loudon (1962-1964),Allen Funt (1959-1960, Durward Kirby (1958-1964)and Marion Lorne (1958-1962). "That Wonderful Year" is 1905.
1959-03-26, NBC, 26 min.
March 26, 1959 - May 7, 1959 Bill Hayes and Florence Henderson co host this live half-hour anthology series. Most presentations were musicals. In this premiere broadcast Jackie Cooper and Genevieve, in her first dramatic role, star in "A NICE PLACE TO HIDE." Story about an interesting relationship that forms slowly between two people who are looking for love. Songs: "The Sunny Side of the Street" (Jackie Cooper & Genevieve) "When I Fall in Love" (Genevieve) "I'm Glad There Is You." (Jackie Cooper & Genevieve) Included is a two minute Oldsmobile commercial.
1959-05-06, NBC, min.
- Jack Benny
- Raymond Burr
- Don Knotts
- Dinah Shore
- James Garner
- Walter Brennan
- Fred Astaire
- Mark Goodson
- Bill Todman
The eleventh annual Emmy Awards broadcast from the Moulin Rouge Nightclub in Hollywood, California, honoring the best television shows of 1958. Raymond Burr is the host. NOTE: Many edits. Brief / partial acceptance speeches. See ATA#13345 for continuation, additional 18 minutes.
1959-07-23, WRCA, 43 min.
- Jack Paar
- Alexander King
- Fred Demara
- Jose Melis
- Billy Graham
- Fidel Castro
- Earl Grant
- Marion Marlowe
- Ed Reimer
- Virginia De Luce
- Bob Crichton
- Jimmy Hoffa
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Announcer Earl Reimer who subs for Hugh Downs, opens the show. Jack comes out on stage and immediately states that he always seems to be in his dressing room writing at the last minute. Jack tells true story that once he shared a dressing room with a star cowboy who wore the most expensive clothes he had ever seen. When the star took off his costume Paar noticed that he was wearing the most ragged underwear he had ever seen! Jack mentions that last nights program, with Bobby Kennedy, was the most exciting show he has ever done in the two years that the Tonight Show has been on the air. Second and third most memorable shows were with Fidel Castro and Billy Graham. Kennedy stated on the show that it was time to do something about Jimmy Hoffa. Earl Grant is on next but Jack for a second cannot remember his name, which brings up a memory when he could not remember guest Marion Marlowe's name and had to stall for quite some time on live TV until someone could help him out. Earl Grant sings "Gave Birth to the Blues." Jack recounts the time when his daughter Randy's pet gold fish died. Jack gave it a proper burial. He wrapped the goldfish in saran wrap, followed by a layer of silver foil and all placed into a match box. Wife Miriam, accompanied them to the backyard for a proper burial. Randy said, "I'm sure he will survive before the ants get him." Bob Crichton, author of "The Great Imposer" discusses his book.Fred Demara makes a rare in person appearance. They all discuss his remarkable career impersonating ever conceivable type of professional individual and living the part. Favorite impersonation was that of a Texas warden. Demara states that there was no justification for what he did. Fred states that he is now ready to end his impostor career. Jack introduces Alexander King who discusses his new book, "May This House Be Saved From Tigers." Jack states what a warm and personable man King is who says that he believes in LOVE. *Most of this series does not survive in any broadcast form. Kinescopes were discarded, burned, decomposed...whereabouts unknown. 2" Quadruplex Video Tape was expensive ($300 for a one hour reel), weighting 26 pounds, requiring great storage space. Video Tape could easily be erased and was used for new program recordings...retained briefly for a re-run and then erased or discarded. Legend has it that even Jack Paar himself hired a junk man to come to his home garage and paid to have JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW recordings discarded (reels of kinescopes and video tapes) that were now cluttering up his space. During this era in television history archiving television programming was not a primary concern or vision, and considered an arcane pursuit. ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. retains over 70 complete and excerpt JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW air checks (34 hours), including the complete Jack Paar's first anniversary telecast which was broadcast live from Havana Cuba (June 28, 1958). These originally recorded off the air pristine sound direct line 1/4" reel to reel audio tracks, recorded at the time of the original broadcasts, represent the only broadcast record of a "lost" visual telecast. ATA is the largest single repository (one collection), in the United Sates of Jack Paar Tonight Shows recordings. The combined archives of The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media, and UCLA Film & Television retain a composite total of 13 hours of representative JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts excerpts, all KINESCOPES (sound quality inferior to originally direct line 1/4" reel to reel home recordings at the time of the broadcast). No COMPLETE intact visual and audio broadcasts survive. There are no extant video taped surviving RECORDINGS of the JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW...not even an excerpt. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the TONIGHT SHOW with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melis, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conreid, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Jonathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host. There were 20 different substitute hosts for Paar over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. All together there were 243 broadcasts which had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first video-taped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. The LAST LIVE broadcast was aired July 3, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10,1959. Beginning July 20, 1959 Jack Paar began taking off Monday nights & guest hosts would substitute for him (approximately on alternate Mondays). The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Theme music, "Everything is Coming Up Roses" was first used beginning in the Fall of 1959. Location broadcast telecasts of the program telecast away from the Hudson Theater in New York City occurred 14 times during this series run. Jan. 13-17, 1958 Miami Beach, Florida July 28, 1958 Havana,Cuba Nov. 3-21, 1958 Hollywood, California March 2-20, 1959 Hollywood, California Nov. 10-12, 1959 Nassau, Bahamas (Video Tape) Nov. 30- Dec. 10, 1959 Hollywood, California March 28-April 1, 1960 London, England (Video Tape) Nov.9-11, 1960 Hawaii (Video Tape) - b&w Nov.14-24, 1960 Hollywood, California March 21-24, 1961 London, England (Video Tape) Sept. 12-14, 1961 West Berlin (Video Tape) Nov. 14-17, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) Nov. 21-24, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) March 13-16, 1962 London, England (Video Tape)
1959-10-08, WNBC, 17 min.
- Bill Veeck
- Roger Craig
- Don Drysdale
- Larry Sherry
- Duke Snider
- Warren Giles
- Joe Cronin
- Ford Frick
- Charlie Neal
- Jack Brickhouse
- Gil Hodges
- Vin Scully
- Walter Alston
Jack Brickhouse calls the play-by-play in the ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 1959 World Series against the Chicago White Sox in Game 6. Final Score Dodgers 9, White Sox 3. A world series record for The Los Angeles Dodgers coming from seventh place in 1958, their first year in Los Angeles after moving from Brooklyn after the 1957 season, and winning a World Series the following year. Vin Scully interviews the victorious Los Angeles Dodgers from their clubhouse. He talks to Warren Giles, Bill Veeck, and Gil Hodges, who mentions that it took "umpteen" years to win a Brooklyn Dodger series, and it took only two years to do the same in Los Angeles. Also at the mike with Vin Scully are Duke Snider, Joe Cronin, Walter Alston, Charlie Neal, Roger Craig, Don Drysdale, Larry Sherry, and commissioner of baseball Ford Frick. Vin Scully signs off the air for the Gillette Safety Razor Blades sponsor with the Gillette theme music in the background. This was the last year a Gillette sign off was used for a World Series Television Broadcast.
#7069: DIXIELAND SMALL FRY
Order1959-10-18, KTLA, 00 min.
- Stan Kenton
- Bob Crosby
- Bill Hollingsworth
- The Hollytones
- Russ Morgan
- Dixieland Small Fry
- Stuart Brotman
- Dick Grayson
- Barry McCormick
- Steve Thompson
- Jay Daversa
- Stan Wright
A musical variety show that featured Bill Hollingsworth, the Hollytones and band leader Stan Kenton. Host: Bill Hollingsworth. Premiere: October, 18th, 1959.
#7070: DIXIELAND SMALL FRY
Order1959-11-01, KTLA, 00 min.
- Stan Kenton
- Bob Crosby
- Bill Hollingsworth
- The Hollytones
- Russ Morgan
- Dixieland Small Fry
- Stuart Brotman
- Dick Grayson
- Barry McCormick
- Steve Thompson
- Jay Daversa
- Stan Wright
A musical variety show that featured Bill Hollingsworth, the Hollytones and band leader Stan Kenton. Host: Bill Hollingsworth.
1959-12-11, NBC, 60 min.
The Third Annual World's Invitational Bowling Tournament, telecast live from the Chicago Coliseum in Chicago, Illinois. Female bowler Slyvia Wene Martin bowled a perfect 300 game during this tournament, the second in her career.
#7071: DIXIELAND SMALL FRY
Order1960-03-27, KTLA, 00 min.
- Stan Kenton
- Bob Crosby
- Bill Hollingsworth
- The Hollytones
- Russ Morgan
- Dixieland Small Fry
- Stuart Brotman
- Dick Grayson
- Barry McCormick
- Steve Thompson
- Jay Daversa
- Stan Wright
A musical variety show that featured Bill Hollingsworth, the Hollytones and band leader Stan Kenton. Host: Bill Hollingsworth.
1960-04-13, NBC, 58 min.
- Lennon Sisters
- Kaye Ballard
- Paul Lynde
- Perry Como
- Ray Charles Singers
- Mitchell Ayres Orchestra
- Frank Gallop
- Jack Duffy
- Sandy Stewart
- Dorothy Collins
- Johnny Puleo
- Bill Baird and Marionettes
- Louis DaPron Dancers
December 24th, 1948- June 4th, 1950 (NBC) October 2nd, 1950-June 24th 1955 (CBS) September 17th 1955- June 12th, 1963 (NBC) In 1944, the year his first record was released, Perry Como appeared on radio in The Chesterfield Supper Club; when that show came to television late in 1948, Como came with it, and has remained on television for more than four decades. The Chesterfield Supper Club, which also featured The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters, was originally seen on Friday nights but soon shifted to a half-hour slot on Sundays, opposite Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town." In the fall of 1950, Como shifted to CBS where he hosted his own show for the next five seasons; the fifteen-minute program was seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, following the network news. Also featured were the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and The Fontane Sisters, together with announcer Frank Gallop. In the fall of 1955 Como returned to NBC, where he hosted a weekly hour show for the next eight years; from 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturdays and was titled The Perry Como Show. From 1959 to 1963 it was seen on Wednesdays and was titled The Kraft Music Hall. The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and Frank Gallop were again featured, along with The Ray Charles Singers and The Louis DaPron Dancers (later, The Peter Gennaro Dancers). The Como Music Hall Players included Don Adams, Paul Lynde, Kaye Ballard, Jack Duffy, and Sandy Stewart. Show Of 4-13-60. This is the Easter show. Guests: The Lennon Sisters, Singer Dorothy Collins, Harmonica Player Johnny Puleo, and Bill Baird and His Marionettes. Ray Charles Singers, Louis DaPron Dancers. Mitchell Ayres Orchestra. Commercials included. Announcer Frank Gallop.
#KS6: JACK PAAR PRESENTS
Order1960-04-25, WNBC, 19 min.
Oscar Levant, Red Skelton and Jack Paar's famous walk out and return are highlighted. Also, the Rev. Billy Graham guests during the final 15 min. of this prime-time Special, the second of nine Specials which Paar produced between 1960 and 1986.
1960-04-26, WNBC, 15 min.
Oscar Levant, Red Skelton and Jack Paar's famous walk out and return are highlighted. Also, the Rev. Billy Graham guests during the final 15 min. of this prime-time Special, the second of nine Specials which Paar produced between 1960 and 1986. NOTE: On another tape Alexander King appears for three minutes on this air check. *Mystery remains why on this date all research and reference information states another program...STARTIME: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF JACK PAAR with a different cast of guests. However, JACK PAAR PRESENTS was recorded off the air by Phil Gries on April 26, 1960 with the above cast and notated details.
1960-05-16, WABC, min.
Topics: Crisis at the summit, Khrushchev may torpedo talks, Khrushchev withdraws the Eisenhower invitation to visit Russia, demands punishment for U-2, suggests a six-month postponement till after the US elections in November, a report on the Oregon Democratic primary, Morse vs. Kennedy.
#13423: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1960-05-16, NBC, min.
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr. Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez. Steve Allen's guest is Bill Dana, (Jose Jimenez)
1960-05-30, WNBC, 53 min.
- Louis Nye
- Don Knotts
- Steve Allen
- Jonathan Winters
- Phil Harris
- Patrice Munsel
- Pat Harrington Jr.
- Bill Dana
- Gabe Dell
Steve Allen's guests include Jonathan Winters, Phil Harris, Patrice Munsel, and regulars Louis Nye, Pat Harrington Jr., Bill Dana, Don Knotts and Gabe Dell.1960-05-31, NBC, min.
- Dayton Allen
- Don Knotts
- Steve Allen
- Jonathan Winters
- Phil Harris
- Pat Harrington Jr.
- Bill Dana
- Gabe Dell
- Tom Poston
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr. Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez. Guests are Phil Harris, Jonathan Winters, and Bill (Jose Jimenez) Dana. Final first run show of the current season, and final show and affiliation with NBC television.
1960-06-06, WNBC, 56 min.
- Louis Nye
- Dayton Allen
- Don Knotts
- Steve Allen
- Pat Harrington Jr.
- Bill Dana
- Gabe Dell
- Mort Sahl
- Diana Dors
- Jayne Meadows
Steve Allen's guests include Diana Dors, Mort Sahl, Jayne Meadows and regulars Louie Nye, Don Knotts, Pat Harrington Jr., Gabe Dell, Dayton Allen and Bill Dana. Everyone bids farewell on this final live show of the four year series. This program, the last of the series, opens with Allen backstage, where he spots guests preparing for their appearances and talks with bandleader Les Brown. Following this exchange, Diana Dors sings; Allen introduces a repeat showing of the very popular sketch "Wife of Frankenstein," a horror musical starring Jayne Meadows as the bride, Louis Nye as the monstrous groom, and Allen as Dr. Frankenstein; and comedian Mort Sahl does a routine on the upcoming elections, making suggestions about which television shows might be appropriate vehicles for political guest appearances. Later, Allen introduces each of the series regulars and presents them in favorite performances, including Bill Dana as Jose Jimenez; Dayton Allen as Dudley E. Dudley; Pat Harrington as the Great John L., an ex-prizefighter turned restaurant owner; Don Knotts as a weatherman who must ad-lib his report; Gabe Dell as a former star of horror movies; and Louis Nye as Harvey Footlight, ex-Vaudeville star. The cast then pay tribute to Allen and present a clip of him as sportscaster Bill Allen in which he falls into a laughing fit which makes it hard for him to talk. Finally, each of the regulars does a spot for Plymouth, including Louis Nye as Gordon Hathaway; and the cast gathers backstage for an end-of-series party.
#10240P: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1960-06-06, WNBC, 56 min.
- Louis Nye
- Dayton Allen
- Don Knotts
- Steve Allen
- Pat Harrington Jr.
- Bill Dana
- Gabe Dell
- Mort Sahl
- Diana Dors
- Jayne Meadows
Steve Allen's guests include Diana Dors, Mort Sahl, Jayne Meadows and regulars Louie Nye, Don Knotts, Pat Harrington Jr., Gabe Dell, Dayton Allen and Bill Dana. Everyone bids farewell on this final live show of the four year series. This program, the last of the series, opens with Allen backstage, where he spots guests preparing for their appearances and talks with bandleader Les Brown. Following this exchange, Diana Dors sings; Allen introduces a repeat showing of the very popular sketch "Wife of Frankenstein," a horror musical starring Jayne Meadows as the bride, Louis Nye as the monstrous groom, and Allen as Dr. Frankenstein; and comedian Mort Sahl does a routine on the upcoming elections, making suggestions about which television shows might be appropriate vehicles for political guest appearances. Later, Allen introduces each of the series regulars and presents them in favorite performances, including Bill Dana as Jose Jimenez; Dayton Allen as Dudley E. Dudley; Pat Harrington as the Great John L., an ex-prizefighter turned restaurant owner; Don Knotts as a weatherman who must ad-lib his report; Gabe Dell as a former star of horror movies; and Louis Nye as Harvey Footlight, ex-Vaudeville star. The cast then pay tribute to Allen and present a clip of him as sportscaster Bill Allen in which he falls into a laughing fit which makes it hard for him to talk. Finally, each of the regulars does a spot for Plymouth, including Louis Nye as Gordon Hathaway; and the cast gathers backstage for an end-of-series party. Duplicate of #29.
#7421: SPIKE JONES SHOW, THE
Order1960-08-01, CBS, min.
January 2nd, 1954-May 8th, 1954-NBC April 2nd, 1957-August 27th, 1957-CBS August 1st, 1960-Sept 19th, 1960-CBS July 17th, 1961-Sept 25th, 1961-CBS Comedy/variety show featuring bandleader Spike Jones and his wife, Helen Grayco.
1960-10-13, ABC/NBC/CBS, 60 min.
Televised on all networks. Bill Shadel moderates this third great debate between Senator John F. Kennedy, who is telecast live from New York, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, who is telecast live from Los Angeles. The panelist-interviewers are Frank McGee, Charles Von Fremd, Douglas Kater, and Roscoe Drummond. Topics include Berlin, Formosa, Indo China, espionage, religion, Labor Security, agriculture, economic growth, tax reform, aid to Third World countries and American prestige.1960-10-13, WNBC, 61 min.
- Warren Giles
- Ford Frick
- Mel Allen
- Hal Smith
- Bill Mazeroski
- Bob Prince
- Joe Brown
- Don Hoak
- Tom Johnson
- Dick Groat
- Vernon Law
- Bill Virdon
- Harvey Haddix
- Smokey Burgess
- Bob Skinner
- Roy Face
- Rocky Nelson
- Gino Cimoli
- Danny Murtaugh
- John Galbreath
- Joe Barr
Mel Allen announces the play-by-play in this classic 7th and final game from the 6th inning, at which time N.Y. was ahead 5 to 4. Allen calls the memorable Hal Smith 8th inning home run and Bill Mazeroski's series winning 9th inning home run. From a victorious Pirates clubhouse, Bob Prince interviews Warren Giles, Hal Smith, Bill Mazeroski, Joe Brown, Don Hoak, Tom Johnson, Dick Groat, Vernon Law, Bill Virdon, Harvey Haddix, Smokey Burgess, Bob Skinner, Roy Face, Gino Cimoli, Mayor Joe Barr, John Galbreath, Commissioner Ford Frick, Rocky Nelson and manager Danny Murtaugh.#6984: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1960-10-28, WNBC, 00 min.
- Mahalia Jackson
- Jo Stafford
- Robert Preston
- Bill Hayes
- Donald Voorhees
- Dorothy Collins
- Peter Palmer
- Dukes Of Dixieland
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Host:Robert Preston
1960-11-08, WNBC, 173 min.
- David Brinkley
- Chet Huntley
- Frank McGee
- Bob Abernathy
- John Chancellor
- Merrill Mueller
- Richard M. Nixon
- John F. Kennedy
- Ned Brooks
- Richard Harkness
- Sander Vanocur
- Ray Scherer
- Herb Kaplow
- Bill Ryan
- Herb Klein
- Lady Bird Johnson
From NBC Network coverage, Chet Huntley and David Brinkley anchor the returns of the 1960 Presidential race between Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy. Richard Harkness brings early projections of the electoral count via a new RCA 501 Computer. Correspondents reporting include Sander Vanocur, Frank McGee, John Chancellor, Merrill Mueller, Ray Scherer, Herb Kaplow, Robert Abernathy, Bill Ryan and Ned Brooks. Herb Klein, press secretary to Richard Nixon is interviewed. From Texas, Lady Bird Johnson is interviewed.1960-11-22, WNBC, 50 min.
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Donald B. Hyatt
- Hoagy Carmichael
- Dorothy Loudon
- Mae Barnes
- Robin Roberts
- The Billy B. Quartet
- Eubie Blake
- Ralph Sutton
- Dick Wellstood
- The Wilbur De Paris Band
- William Nichols
- William Graham
- Clara Ward
- The Clara Ward Singers
A one hour video taped tuneful tour of the ragtime era reliving the excitement of the horse-and-buggy days when ragtime was born. Hoagy Carmichael introduces us to the ragtime era (1900-1917) with over fourteen songs and instrumentals being performed by performers Dorothy Loudon, Mae Barnes, Robin Roberts, Billy B. Quartet, Eubie Blake, Ralph Sutton, Dick Wellstood, the Wilbur de Paris Band and the Clara Ward Singers. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. Executive producer Donald B. Hyatt. Produced and written by William Nichols. Directed by William Graham. Broadcast live, tape and film.
1960-12-11, WNTA, 104 min.
- David Susskind
- Bill Davidson
- Faye Emerson
- Dr. Herbert Kupper
- Gilbert Milstein
- Eleanor Harris
- Mauice Zoltan
Because of a New York City snowstorm, host David Susskind is not able to arrive for this broadcast. Fay Emerson replaces him as hostess. The first hour of the broadcast is not archived. Joined in progress. Guests include Pete Martin, Dr. Herbert Kupper, Bill Davidson, Gilbert Milstein, Eleanor Harris, and Maurice Zoltan