1965-05-04, NBC, min.
January 10th, 1964-May 4th, 1965 (NBC)
Based on a British series created by Ned Sherrin. A half-hour of satirized current events. Among the regulars were David Frost (who went on to host his own syndicated American weeknight talk show), Elliott Reid, Phyllis Newman, Henry Morgan, Alan Alda, Buck Henry, Pat Englund, Nancy Ames, and Doro Merande. Also featured were Burr Tillstrom's puppets. Skitch Henderson conducted the orchestra. First introduced as a special in November 1963, it went on to become a weekly series in January 1964.
A satirical commentary on the week's news.
This was the final show of the series.
1966-03-26, WABC, 00 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."
Host: Bing Crosby
1967-02-02, ABC, 52 min.
September 14, 1966 - May 11, 1967. A potpourri of assorted specials with no regular host. Included were variety, dramas, and occasional documentaries.
David Frost introduces viewers to the best late-night-life establishments located in London, including the posh West End, noted for its theaters, shops, and restaurants, and the shady Bohemian quarter called Soho.
There are song and dance routines, impersonations performed and a drama recreation. On the humorous side there is comedy performed by Peter Sellers who portrays a snobbish wine taster, and a bombastic BBC announcer interviewing a deep-sea diver, played by Kenneth Connor.
1969-02-23, WNEW, 52 min.
In this special, David Frost hosts this showcase for English comic Frankie Howard who interviews Beatle Paul McCartney. Howard also appears in different sketches. Also appearing are comic Ronnie Corbet, actress Judy Cornwell, and singers Mary Hopkins and Deena Webster.
1969-05-04, WNEW, 48 min.
David Frost presents a bevy of British comics who satirize those people who irritate other people. Sketches on the art of causing nervous breakdowns are performed by John Cleese, Connie Booth, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graham Chapman, Gillian Lind, Michael Palin and Dick Vosturgh.
1969-06-01, WNEW, 45 min.
In an interview taped in April, 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy talks about Communism, his heroes, his public image, and how he would like to be remembered. David Frost is the host.
1969-06-08, WTTT, 59 min.
Remembering the one year anniversary of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, David Frost presents an interview with Kennedy (filmed on March 25, 1968). This interview, telecast for the first time, is shown in it's entirety, unedited with slates and interruptions exactly the way it was recorded. Frost indicates that this may have been the last personal interview given by the late Senator. It was recorded in a hotel room in Portland, Oregon. Senator Kennedy talks about communism, his heroes, his public image, how he would like to be remembered, the future of America and the Kennedy mystique. At the conclusion of the program, David Frost talks with George Plimpton, Steve Smith (RFK's brother-in-law and campaign manager) and Adam Malinsky (chief speech writer for RFK). They evaluate the Kennedy interview given one year previous. The broadcast concludes with a tape of Senator Edward Kennedy's eulogy for his brother at the time of Robert F. Kennedy's funeral, on June 6, 1968.
1969-07-05, , min.
David Frost in a promotional spot announcing the debut of The David Frost Show Monday, July 7th.
1969-07-07, WNEW, 90 min.
Debut: British satirist David Frost says "unpredictability is the aim" of his new Monday-Friday talk-variety series. By mixing unusual combinations of guests in a talk-pit area, Frost is hoping for the natural conversation of a social gathering in contrast to the more usual interview format.
This week's scheduled guests...
Monday: Prince Charles, discussing his Royal childhood; Ed Sullivan.
Opening monologue: "Is A Woman's Place In The Home?" segment. (Excerpt) audience participates.
Speaker For Women's Rights: Caroline Bird, Betty Friedan, Natalie Gibson, and Jacqueline Michelle, Ed Sullivan guests. Rolling Stones song.
Includes commercials.
1969-07-08, SYN, 26 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
An interview with Adam Clayton Powell,Jr.
Introduction missing. Otherwise complete.
Joined in progress.
1969-07-17, SYN, 90 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Guest: Stand-up comedian Jackie Kahane only.
1969-07-28, SYN, min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Guest: Jack E. Leonard.
1969-07-28, SYN, 4 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Guests: Jack E. Leonard, mentalist Peter Hurkos
Discussion: Black Magic and precepts of the Devil.
1969-09-22, WNEW, 36 min.
David Frost interviews Walter Cronkite who discusses many topics including the unique Apollo XI moon landing which occured two months prior on July 20, 1969.
1969-09-22, SYN, 36 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Guests: Dana Valery, Mary Hopkin, Primo Family, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim.
1969-10-27, SYN, 90 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Guests include Muhammad Ali, Clint Eastwood, Harve Presnell, Joshua Logan, Frankie Laine, and Lulu.
1969-11-05, SYN, min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Guest: Comedian Bob Hope.
1969-11-13, SYN, min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Host David Frost welcomes actor Henry Fonda, comedian Rodney Dangerfield, and columnist Art Buchwald.
1969-12-03, SYN, min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Guest: Senator George McGovern.
1969-12-25, WNEW, 60 min.
90 year old Rudolph Friml INTERVIEW ("Indian Love Call").
1969-12-31, WNEW, 45 min.
July 7, 1969 - July 14, 1972 (Syndicated)
Betty Hutton sings on stage "I Got the Sun In The Morning".
Ann Miller, Jane Russell, Betty Hutton each discuss their careers and philosophy of life.
At conclusion all three sing "I Got the Sun in the Morning."
NOTE: This was to be one of Betty Hutton's last TV appearances (she did make an appearance on The Merv Griffin Show February 13, 1970) prior to her 1970 mental breakdown and subsequent loss of her singing voice. And, interestingly, Hutton guested with Virginia Graham on January 27, 1972 which would be her last TV appearance until "telling all" five years later on the Mike Douglas Show.
Betty reminisces about how she began in show business, her mother 's saloon and how she would play guitar and sing there, her four marriages, the last to husband Pete Candoli whom she divorced in 1967, however, now living happily together, but not in the same home. Betty Hutton states to David Frost what the most important principle there is ruling her life.
1969-12-31, WNEW, 21 min.
July 7, 1969 - July 14, 1972 (Syndicated)
Betty Hutton sings on stage "I Got the Sun In The Morning".
Ann Miller, Jane Russell, Betty Hutton each discuss their careers and philosophy of life.
At conclusion all three sing "I Got the Sun in the Morning."
NOTE: This was to be one of Betty Hutton's last TV appearances (she did make an appearance on The Merv Griffin Show February 13, 1970) prior to her 1970 mental breakdown and subsequent loss of her singing voice. And, interestingly, Hutton guested with Virginia Graham on January 27, 1972 which would be her last TV appearance until "telling all" five years later on the Mike Douglas Show.
Betty reminisces about how she began in show business, her mother 's saloon and how she would play guitar and sing there, her four marriages, the last to husband Pete Candoli whom she divorced in 1967, however, now living happily together, but not in the same home. Betty Hutton states to David Frost what the most important principle there is ruling her life.
NOTE:
This is a 21 minute excerpt segment representing this broadcast.
A longer version of this program is archived which includes an additional 24 minutes with David Frost (TW20).
1970-02-17, WNEW, 67 min.
A rare television interview with Jackie Gleason, who blends personal anecdotes with his views on man, woman, love, comedy, attaining success, the occult, Milton Berle and happiness. Taped in Miami Beach.
1970-02-23, WNEW, 65 min.
Johnny Carson, who rarely agrees to be interviewed on TV, is interviewed by David Frost who quizzes the "Tonight Show" host on a wide variety of subjects.
1970-03-05, WNEW, 90 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse. Guests include Johnnie Ray and Stanley Holloway.
1970-03-17, WNEW, 69 min.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor are interviewed by David Frost.
1970-03-17, WNEW, min.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor are interviewed by David Frost.
Duplicate of #801.
1970-03-30, WNEW, 23 min.
A salute to Motion Picture director, Mervyn LeRoy.
Both Mervyn LeRoy and David Frost recount their first time on stage, acting, as youngsters. Six of LeRoy's directed motion pictures are seen in clips discussed by the director with anecdotes. They include, Little Caesar, I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang, They Won't Forget, Waterloo Bridge, Blossoms in the Dust, and Wizard of Oz.
Other interesting memories by Mervyn LeRoy include his remembrance when directing a screen test of newcomer Clark Gable and the studio's dissention was that his "ears are too large."
1970-04-00, WNEW, 19 min.
David Frost's guest is Comedian Jackie Mason.
A very amusing and candid discussion in which host David Frost is often "ribbed" by comedienne Jackie Mason related to his English ancestry.
Mason discusses morality in America, the ever increasing prevalence of corrupt, myopic politicians in our country, his latest venture as an actor in motion pictures, and our ever increasing importance of focusing on the environment in the USA before it is too late to save the planet.
1970-04-19, NBC, 180 min.
The 24th annual Tony Awards are telecast from the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City.
Hosts: Julie Andrews, Shirley McLaine, and Walter Matthau.
1970-04-19, NBC, 180 min.
The 24th annual Tony Awards are telecast from the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City.
Hosts: Julie Andrews, Shirley McLaine, and Walter Matthau.
Dupe of #9747.
1970-05-08, WNBC, 33 min.
President Richard M. Nixon holds this National TV News Press Conference 8 days after announcing that U.S. Troops were being sent into Cambodia. Frank McGee of NBC News is anchor.
1970-05-18, WNEW, 72 min.
David Frost welcomes special solo guest Jack Benny, who talks at length about his long professional career and his personal life. There are many anecdotes
including stories about George Burns,
Fred Allen, his 44 year marriage, his violin career and why, after writing his autobiography for two years, he decided never to publish it.
1970-05-18, WNEW, 80 min.
David Frost welcomes special solo guest Jack Benny, who talks at length about his long professional career and his personal life. There are many anecdotes
including stories about George Burns,
Fred Allen, his 44 year marriage, his violin career and why, after writing his autobiography for two years, he decided never to publish it.
Duplicate of 1092.
1970-06-04, WNEW, 65 min.
Orson Welles is interviewed by David Frost. He talks about many subjects including parents, television, his work, his romance with fortune telling, "War of The Worlds" and "Citizen Kane."
Duplicate of 807.
1970-06-04, WNEW, 65 min.
Orson Welles is interviewed by David Frost. He talks about many subjects including parents, television, his work, his romance with fortune telling, "War of The Worlds" and "Citizen Kane."
1970-06-10, WNEW, 58 min.
Substitute guest host Orson Welles welcomes his guests Tiny Tim and Darryl F. Zanuck.
1970-09-02, SYN, 20 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Actor and comedian Dick Gregory is the guest. He discusses pot, racism, politics and other subjects.
This program is a 20-minute excerpt.
1970-09-24, WNEW, 28 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse. Guests include Johnnie Ray and Stanley Holloway.
Guests: George Sanders, Zsa Zsa Gabor.
1970-09-25, WNEW, min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Vice President Spiro Agnew is the guest. He debates college student leaders.
Duplicate of #18846.
Duplicate of 16417
1970-09-25, WNEW, min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Vice President Spiro Agnew is the guest. He debates college student leaders.
Duplicate of #11095.
Duplicate of 16417
1970-09-25, WNEW, 16 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Vice President Spiro Agnew is the guest.
1970-10-14, SYN, 73 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
A special solo guest appearance with Maurice Chevalier, 14 months before he passed away at age 83.
David and Maurice discuss first moments when Chevalier came to America in 1928...first viewing Al Jolson in "The Singing Fool" and thinking that he would not be as able to sing in this manner which was not his style. However, great admiration for Jolson. Other topics discussed include:
Views on the French having a reputation for being romantic lovers. Chavalier reveals his first romantic encounter with an older singer that did not turn out so well. "The next night I was fantastic." Maurice states his definition of "Love." His first love affair at the age of 14...first interests in entertaining people as an acrobat and then as a singer and dancer. He remembers becoming a huge star at the age of 20 performing at the Follies Bergere in Paris. Maurice discusses his past dark moments in life, contemplating suicide and coming close to a nervous breakdown.
On the light side Chevalier discusses what traits make for a popular entertainer. He states that at the age of 82 he decided to launch into an new career as an author after retiring from performing at age 80. Maurice invites David Frost to sing with him, "Shine On Harvest Moon." A film clip is played from the movie FANNY, and then discussed. Chevalier reveals that he regrets never having a child, and states that loving what one does in life the secret to success.
Chevalier states the importance of God in his life, and his love for his mother...his alcoholic father who left home when he was 8 years old, only seeing him one more time years later.
The program ends on a happy note with Maurice, David and the audience all singing "Louise."
1970-10-21, WNEW, 00 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Sammy Davis is the only guest of David Frost for a full 90 minute program (see ATA #9969). Subjects discussed include his recent marriage to Altovese, his impression that he is the first black cowboy, his impression and friendships with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin...the Rat Pack and other lively topics.
1970-10-21, WNEW, 67 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED).
During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Sammy Davis Jr is the only guest, his second of four 90 minute broadcasts he has done with David Frost (first broadcast was in February 1970).
At one point in the program Sammy Davis Jr. tells David, "You're the only man I would do a 90 minute show with."
Sammy and David get into a myriad of subjects, including
Sammy Davis Jr's earliest films, one with Ethel Waters, his present interest in not getting involved with politics, his reducing his cigarette habit from three packs a day to eight cigarettes a day, his drinking habit hanging out with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, impressions of favorites, John Garfield, and Jose Ferrer, Orson Welles, demonstrating to David Frost his gun drawing ability, and mimicking the walks of western heroes like Steve McQueen and Robert Mitchum. Sammy does an eight minute demonstration of tap dancing and styles of Bill Robinson, Gene Kelly, and Fred Astaire. Altovise Davis new wife of Sammy joins Sam and David on stage.
Songs sung by Sammy Davis Jr. include,
"This Time," "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You,"
"What Kind of Fool am I?" "I've Gotta Be Me,"
"Bein' Natural, Bein' Me."
NOTE:
Both versions (ATA#7035 & 9969) of this TV Audio Air Check
title were evaluated for best original analog recording.
A lot of time had to be devoted to restoring this "lost" broadcast to its best audio quality. Issues faced, and corrected greatly, included improving and creating this new master correcting pitch, reduction of rumble, crackle, eliminating most static, improving variations of volume changes, eliminating most extraneous dropout clicks.
1970-10-25, SYN, 90 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew is the guest.
1970-10-29, SYN, 36 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Actor Paul Newman discusses his career, his diet, politics, etc. David Frost and Paul Newman view a clip from an early television boxing drama (October 18, 1955) Newman acted in as a boxer, directed by Arthur Penn, and comments on his preparation for such an early role in his career. Other clips are viewed and discussed including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Newman directing his wife Joanne Woodward in the film Rachel, Rachel. Newman states that the success to his long marriage to his wife is that they have almost nothing in common.
Frost asks Newman "what makes a woman attractive."
Other topics discussed including Paul Newman's interest in getting involved with social and political issues and backing certain candidates, influences in life, and what he envisions for his future.
1970-10-29, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1970-11-04, WNEW, 54 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Sadly almost 300 or these original telecasts (recorded on 2" Quadraplex Video Tape, were wiped and are now considered forever lost because myopic executives considered these programs as ephemeral, and did not envision these broadcasts as viable future money makers. They also failed to realize the historic significant importance of these interviews and opted instead to recycle the master reels saving not only space in storage but as a value concept of not having to purchase a new $500 video tape for other broadcasts to follow.
First question by host David Frost is how both Don's first met, followed by a myriad of topics including early childhood memories, early jobs taken, the initial night club years, including recreating part of the act Rickles did doing some of his early impressions of Clark Gable and Akim Tamiroff.
Don Rickles remembers his impressions when first visiting the UK, and Frost is good natured when being mimicked by Rickles regarding certain English customs. Don remembers working with Clint Eastwood on a picture filmed in Yugoslavia.
Don Adams discusses his character Maxwell Smart form his series Get Smart and how such character began to rule his real life mannerisms and behavior. Other Don Adams anecdotes, include working with his dear friend and partner Bill Dana, and how the phrase "Would You Believe" first evolved.
Protégé singer Hal Frazier is discussed by Don Rickles. He sings "Those Are My Favorite Things."
Don Adams and Don Rickles share memories when each served in the military. Adams further discusses his penchant for collecting and reading Military History and his admiration for Robert E. Lee. David Frost introduces outtakes from an upcoming TV Special with Don Rickles in scenes satirizing the classic movies, The Jazz Singer, and Prisoner of Zenda.
Both Don's express the admiration for Ed Sullivan and relate anecdotes about him. Further anecdotes about both Don Rickles and Don Adams wives. Adams mentions that he is awaiting the adoption of a child and mentions his fear of flying and his past relationship with a stripper.
Dupe of 7036
1970-11-04, WNEW, 69 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Sadly almost 300 or these original telecasts (recorded on 2" Quadraplex Video Tape, were wiped and are now considered forever lost because myopic executives considered these programs as ephemeral, and did not envision these broadcasts as viable future money makers. They also failed to realize the historic significant importance of these interviews and opted instead to recycle the master reels saving not only space in storage but as a value concept of not having to purchase a new $500 video tape for other broadcasts to follow.
First question by host David Frost is how both Don's first met, followed by a myriad of topics including early childhood memories, early jobs taken, the initial night club years, including recreating part of the act Rickles did doing some of his early impressions of Clark Gable and Akim Tamiroff.
Don Rickles remembers his impressions when first visiting the UK, and Frost is good natured when being mimicked by Rickles regarding certain English customs. Don remembers working with Clint Eastwood on a picture filmed in Yugoslavia.
Don Adams discusses his character Maxwell Smart form his series Get Smart and how such character began to rule his real life mannerisms and behavior. Other Don Adams anecdotes, include working with his dear friend and partner Bill Dana, and how the phrase "Would You Believe" first evolved.
Protégé singer Hal Frazier is discussed by Don Rickles. He sings "Those Are My Favorite Things."
Don Adams and Don Rickles share memories when each served in the military. Adams further discusses his penchant for collecting and reading Military History and his admiration for Robert E. Lee. David Frost introduces outtakes from an upcoming TV Special with Don Rickles in scenes satirizing the classic movies, The Jazz Singer, and Prisoner of Zenda.
Both Don's express the admiration for Ed Sullivan and relate anecdotes about him. Further anecdotes about both Don Rickles and Don Adams wives. Adams mentions that he is awaiting the adoption of a child and mentions his fear of flying and his past relationship with a stripper.