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1956-07-23, WNBC, 80 min.
October 18, 1954-May 27, 1957. Live ninety minute productions aired every fourth week. The range of material was vast, from dramas to musicals. Presented on "PRODUCER'S SHOWCASE." Edwin Lester- Los Angeles-San Francisco Light Opera Association operetta about a case of mistaken identity concerning Rosalinda, her husband, their maid and a tenor, all involved in a romantic quadrangle.
#13004: $64,000 CHALLENGE, THE
Order1956-10-07, WCBS, 9 min.
April 8th, 1956-September 14th, 1958 The $64,000 Challenge was the first game show to be spun off from another TV game show, the $64,000 Question. Sonny Fox served as the first host of the show but was replaced in September 1956 by Ralph Story. The show was taken off the air in September 1958 due to the TV game show scandals that were taking place. Guests are Vincent Price and Edward G. Robinson. The contestant is Italian prize-winner Gino Prato. Ralph Story is the host.
1956-10-29, WCBS, 6 min.
Israel invades Egypt to attack suicide commando bases. Attempt to destroy Egyptian suicide squads. Eisenhower and Dulles confer on the crisis as the world reacts.
1956-10-30, WCBS, 10 min.
May 3,1948-April 13,1962 Douglas Edwards who replaced Newscaster Larry LeSueur as anchor of CBS television weekly news held that post for fourteen years. For most of its broadcast history the fifteen minute broadcast was officially titled DOUGLAS EDWARDS WITH THE NEWS. On November 30, 1956, the first network news show to be videotaped for rebroadcast to the West Coast was achieved. This video tape is not known to exist today as is most of all of Douglas' news broadcasts, in any broadcast form. On April 16, 1962 Walter Cronkite succeeded Edwards as CBS's evening newscaster. Douglas Edwards continued to broadcast the local WCBS nightly weekly newscast. He also did a five-minute daytime newscast until April 1, 1988. The Israeli capital is bombed as fighting continues. Edward R. Murrow analysis, Hungarians bury their dead in various towns, Adlai Stevenson attacks Eisenhower's foreign policy, Henry Cabot Lodge attacks British and French ultimatums.
1956-10-31, , 15 min.
President Dwight Eisenhower, one week before the presidential election, addresses the nation on the Suez Canal crisis and invasion of Egypt by Israeli and French forces. He also discusses the Hungarian crisis and the possible withdrawal of Russian troops.
1956-10-31, WNBC, 5 min.
October 1, 1952-September 10, 1961 (NBC TV). 1970 & 1983 (SYNDICATED). NBC 30th Anniversary Show televised February 26, 1981, co- hosted by Ralph Edwards and David Frost. THIS IS YOUR LIFE was hosted by Ralph Edwards. It was a sentimental human interest show which he began on radio in 1948. Each week a special guest was lured to the studio by a ruse and then surprised as Edward's announced, "This is your Life!" Long lost friends and relatives materialized during the ensuing half hour to relive long-forgotten incidents going back to early childhood. The programs were broadcast LIVE and reverted to Video Tape at the start of the 1959-1960 season, at which time most of the telecasts were pre-recorded. Bob Warren announcer. The surprised guest received a 16mm film of the program and a Bell & Howell projector. The principal subject has not yet shown up on the live broadcast. Darlene Miller, a farm girl from Iowa.
#10360: GEORGE GOBEL SHOW, THE
Order1956-11-03, NBC, min.
NBC October 2nd, 1954-March 10th, 1959 CBS October 11th, 1959-June 5th, 1960, George Gobel hosted three different variety series. The first was a half-hour program October 1954 thru June 1957. The second also for NBC was an hour broadcast alternating with the Eddie Fisher Show, both starring and guesting on each others program each week (September 1957 thru March 1959). Third series for Gobel had him appear on CBS TV from October 1959 thru June 1960 back with a half-hour format. During his NBC run George Gobel would do an "Alice" skit, parodying his own real life domestic life with wife, Alice. Jeff Donnell (1957-1958) and later Phyllis Avery (1958-1959) played the role of Alice. Usually there would be a guest star and a skit or two following a down home spun stand-up monolgue at the beginning of the program by "lonesone" George Gobel. Guests: Marguerite Piazza, Vincent Price, Edward Price.
1956-11-07, WCBS, 14 min.
News highlights: the Democrats win Congress. Eisenhower wins by nine million votes but fails to carry his party into Congress. Eisenhower confers with JohnFoster Dulles (in Walter Reed Hospital) and others regarding the Middle East. Israel rejects UN troops to Israel, the UN to replace Anglo-French troops in Egypt. Ceasefire in the Canal Zone. The Soviets still battle Hungary in Budapest, shell city ruthlessly. Anti-Russian demonstrations in Paris.
1956-11-14, WCBS, 14 min.
An interview with Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir who comments on the Middle East Crises and offers volunteers to go to Egypt. Newsman Daniel Schorr comments. Egypt asks for Soviet volunteers. Southeast Asian countries urge for withdrawal of Russian troops from Hungary. A general strike in Hungary, Eisenhower comments on the World problems, the UN bars Red China membership, Negro boycott problems on a bus in Montgomery Alabama, Dr. Martin Luther King comments on recent Supreme Court decision making it illegal to practice bus segregation. NOTE: Twelve days after this Wednesday, November 14, 1956 broadcast aired, CBS Television transmitted the first video tape-delay technology to the West Coast, re-broadcasting CBS News with Douglas Edwards on Friday, Nov. 30, 1956. Thus a three hour difference time delay for presentation could be done without the use of kinescope technology or the necessitation of transmitting live, three hours earlier than in New York.
1956-11-24, WNBC, 78 min.
- Don Ameche
- Hal March
- Nanette Fabray
- Joey Faye
- Jack Collins
- Janet Ward
- Jule Styne
- Sammy Cahn
- Stephen Longstreet
Presented on "SATURDAY COLOR CARNIVAL" Nanette Fabray recreates her starring role in the 1947 musical about a charming con-man and his attempt to convince a young couple that they will profit from the sale of their family property. This television Special opens with announcer, Don Pardo, exclaiming: "Ladies and gentlemen. The following program is being brought to you live, from New York, in COMPATIBLE COLOR, pioneered and developed by RCA." Two songs, "I Still Get Jealous" and "Papa, Won't You Dance with Me?" have served to keep in mind "High Button Shoes," the 1947 Broadway show they come from. The style of shoe suggests the period - 1913. the place is New Brunswick, New Jersey, home of Rutgers University. And the central figure of the plot is one Harrison Floy, a charming con man who has returned to New Brunswick, his home town, where live some of the few people left who don't know him for what he is. As Sara, Nanette Fabray re-creates her 1947 role; Joey Faye is also back as Pondue, Floy's partner in crime. Book by Stephen Longstreet. Music and Lyrics by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. HIGHLIGHTS: "I Still Get Jealous" ---------------------------Nanette Fabray "Lulu Fadoo"--------------------------Nanette Fabray, Hal March "The Birdwatcher's Song"----------------Nanette Fabray & Chorus "Get Away for a Day"---------------------------------Don Ameche "Papa, Won't You Dance with Me?"--------Nanette Fabray & Chorus "Can't You Just See Yourself?"--------------------------------- Hal March, Nanette Fabray, Don Ameche "On a Sunday by the Sea" -- Hal March, Nanette Fabray & Dancers "Cops and Robbers Ballet"-----Dancers with Hal March, Joey Faye "Your My Girl"---------------------------------------Don Ameche "Nobody Ever Died for Dear Old Rutgers"------Hal March & Chorus NOTE: This "Saturday Spectacular" presentation was broadcast only six days prior to the usage/ application, for the FIRST time, of 2" QUAD video tape which would be used to reproduce a Live quality replay time delayed television program ("Douglas Edwards with the CBS Evening News" - November 30, 1956). Such reproduction usage would soon change the way television would be broadcast in the future. By 1960 such usage of Video Tape greatly relegated most of television' prime time broadcasting from LIVE to VIDEO TAPE.
1956-11-30, WNBC, 6 min.
September 27th, 1954-May 25th, 1957 A sixty-minute comedy show starring Sid Caesar. Most of Sid's old gang of regulars from "Your Show Of Shows" returned. They included Nanette Fabray, Janet Blair, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, and Pat Carroll. This episode includes a spoof of the game show, "What's My Line?"
1956-12-30, WCBS, 24 min.
CBS Special: The New Frontiers Of Science. Highlights include electron computers, new drugs to curtail diseases, new heart surgery techniques, (heart-lung machine), radioisotopes used in the study of photosynthesis, Dr. Jonas Salk polio vaccine in full production, new live virus vaccine related by Dr. Sabin, drugs for the treatment of mental illness, Dr.Lawrence Snyder President of AAS, speaks on behalf of science. Also commentary from Robert Trout, Ned Calmer, and Douglas Edwards. Will Rogers is the host.
#13128: YEARS OF CRISES: 1956
Order1956-12-30, CBS, 24 min.
- Howard K. Smith
- Robert Pierpoint
- Daniel Schorr
- Eric Sevareid
- David Schoenbrun
- Edward R. Murrow
- Richard C. Hottelet
- Winston Burdett
Newsmen Howard K. Smith, Richard C. Hottelet, Robert Pierpoint, Eric Sevareid, Winston Burdett, Daniel Schorr, and David Schoenbrun comment on the top news stories of 1956, particularly the Middle East and communism. Edward R. Murrow is the moderator.
1957-01-01, WCBS, 6 min.
Highlights: President Eisenhower meeting in the White House, He wants the authority to use military might against communism or "Ike Doctrine," Nixon urges more Hungarian refugees to enter the USA, Hungarian refugees arrive in the United States, a report on the day's Bowl games, a report on the latest segregation issues.
#13136: JACKIE GLEASON SHOW, THE
Order1957-01-12, WCBS, 6 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970 After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show. Eddie Cantor is honored on his 65th birthday. Cantor sings "Waiting For The Robert E. Lee." Guests: Eddie Cantor, and Edward R.Murrow.
#6973: AT SIXTY FIVE
Order1957-01-12, CBS, 54 min.
- George Jessel
- Eddie Fisher
- Edward R. Murrow
- Eddie Cantor
- George Burns
- Burt Lancaster
- Gracie Allen
- Lucille Ball
- Desi Arnaz
- Connie Russel
- Milton Ager
- Harry Akst
- Jimmy Mchugh
- Marilyn Cantor
A special one hour salute to Eddie Cantor celebrating his 65th birthday. On hand to salute him in this variety program are Edward R. Murrow, Burt Lancaster, Connie Russel, George Jessel, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Eddie Fisher, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnay, Milton Ager, Jimmy McHugh, and Cantor's daughter, Marilyn Cantor. Eddie Cantor wrote the script for the show, pre-empting The Jackie Gleason Show.
#13141: EMMY AWARDS: NINTH ANNUAL
Order1957-03-16, NBC, 56 min.
- Robert Young
- Jimmy Durante
- Claire Trevor
- Danny Thomas
- Ralph Edwards
- Phil Silvers
- Dinah Shore
- Sid Caesar
- Ed Sullivan
- Peggy Lee
- Carl Reiner
- Dave Garroway
- Loretta Young
- Lloyd Nolan
- Nanette Fabray
- Perry Como
- Jack Palance
- Desi Arnaz
- Peggy Wood
The Ninth Annual Emmy Awards for the best in television for 1956 are presented from the NBC studios in Burbank, California. Personalities include Ed Sullivan, Phil Silvers, Carl Reiner, Robert Young, Jimmy Durante, Lloyd Nolan, Jack Palance, Claire Trevor, Peggy Lee, Perry Como, Dinah Shore, Danny Thomas, Sid Caesar, Nanette Fabray, Ralph Edwards, Loretta Young, and Peggy Wood, "Requiem For a Heavyweight, a presentation of "Playhouse 90," was voted the Emmy Award for best television presentation of 1956. Desi Arnaz is the host. Dave Garroway concludes the program.
1957-03-27, NBC, 40 min.
- Robert Stack
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Eva Marie Saint
- Ernest Borgnine
- Mercedes McCambridge
- Celeste Holm
- Kirk Douglas
- Yul Brynner
- Natalie Wood
- Jack Lemmon
- Jerry Lewis
- Bing Crosby
- Mickey Rooney
- Rock Hudson
- Robert Wagner
- Ingrid Bergman
- Gower Champion
- Cary Grant
- Marge Champion
- Eddie Cantor
- Anna Magnani
- Claire Trevor
- Buddy Adler
- Carroll Baker
- Dorothy Dandrige
- Four Aces
- Anthony Franciosa
- Y. Frank Freeman
- Janet Gaynor
- Virginia Gilmore
- Gogi Grant
- Nancy Kelly
- Deborah Kerr
- Dorothy Malone
- Patty McCormick
- Anthony Quinn
- Tommy Sands
- George Seaton
The 29th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, telecast live from the RKO Panteges Theater in Hollywood, California and The NBC Century Theater in New York City. Jerry Lewis is host in Hollywood while Celeste Holm is hostess in New York City. "Around The World in 80 Days" won for best picture and along with "The King And I" won most Awards (5). Best Actor: Yul Brynner, "The King And I." Best Actress: Ingrid Bergman, "Anastasia." Cary Grant accepts Best Supporting Actor: Anthony Quinn, " Lust For Life." Best Supporting Actress: Dorothy Malone, "Written On The Wind." Note: Final forty minutes only.
1957-03-27, NBC, 36 min.
- Jerry Lewis
- Claire Trevor
- Anthony Quinn
- Robert Stack
- Eddie Cantor
- Mickey Rooney
- Ernest Borgnine
- George Seaton
- Janet Gaynor
- Jack Lemmon
- Cary Grant
- Yul Brynner
- Celeste Holm
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Dorothy Malone
- Gower Champion
- Marge Champion
- Dorothy Dandridge
- Mercedes McCambridge
- Michael Todd
- Patty McCormack
- Nancy Kelly
- Eva Marie-Saint
- Carol Baker
- Anna Magnani
The 29th Annual Academy Award ceremonies for excellence in film in 1956 are telecast live from two locations; The Pantages Theatre in Hollywood California, and The NBC Century Theatre in New York City. The hosts are Jerry Lewis and Celeste Holm. Personalities scheduled to appear include Robert Stack, Mercedes McCambridge, Mickey Rooney, Patty McCormack, Nancy Kelly, Anthony Quinn, Dorothy Malone, Elizabeth Taylor, Dorothy Dandridge, Jack Lemmon, Marge and Gower Champion, Eva Marie-Saint, Claire Trevor, George Seaton, Eddie Cantor, Carol Baker, Yul Brynner, Ernest Borgnine, Cary Grant, Janet Gaynor, and Anna Magnani. Eddie Cantor receives an honorary award, Yul Brynner wins the best actor award for "The King and I," and Ingrid Bergman wins best actress award for "Anastasia."Cary Grant accepts the award for Ingrid Bergman."Around The World in Eighty Days" wins the best film award with producer Mike Todd accepting.
#5969: CINDERELLA
Order1957-03-31, WCBS, 80 min.
- Howard Lindsay
- Alice Ghostley
- Kaye Ballard
- Edie Adams
- Julie Andrews
- Iggie Wolfington
- Dorothy Stickney
- Jon Cypher
- Ilka Chase
- Bob Penn
- George Hall
- Edith Adams
Julie Andrews portrays Cinderella in this classic tale of her passion to attend the Prince's ball. She is aided by her Godmother, who creates the coach, coachmen and gown for her, and off she goes to meet the Prince. Complete broadcast with open and close. Sound recorded direct line. Excellent.
#10500: CINDERELLA
Order1957-03-31, WCBS, 80 min.
- Howard Lindsay
- Alice Ghostley
- Kaye Ballard
- Edie Adams
- Julie Andrews
- Iggie Wolfington
- Dorothy Stickney
- Jon Cypher
- Ilka Chase
- Bob Penn
- George Hall
- Edith Adams
Julie Andrews portrays Cinderella in this classic tale of her passion to attend the Prince's ball. She is aided by her Godmother, who creates the coach, coachmen and gown for her, and off she goes to meet the Prince. Complete broadcast with open and close. Sound recorded direct line. Excellent. Duplicate of 5969.
#11167: CINDERELLA
Order1957-03-31, WCBS, 76 min.
- Howard Lindsay
- Alice Ghostley
- Kaye Ballard
- Edie Adams
- Julie Andrews
- Iggie Wolfington
- Dorothy Stickney
- Jon Cypher
- Ilka Chase
- Bob Penn
- George Hall
- Edith Adams
- Richard Rodgers
- Oscar Hammerstein
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Alfredo Antonini
Julie Andrews portrays Cinderella in this classic tale of her passion to attend the Prince's ball. She is aided by her Godmother, who creates the coach, coachmen and gown for her, and off she goes to meet the Prince. Rodgers and Hammerstein's first original musical for television. 90 minute version of the old fairy tale of Cinderella, without altering the basic story. It's still about a poor girl, mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, whose fairy godmother enables her to meet Prince Charming at a ball. The Prince falls in love with her and eventually seeks her out, through the aid of the glass slipper, and makes her his bride. In writing the book for the show, Oscar Hammerstein 2d has made the stepmother and stepsisters not very bright, rather than cruel,and has turned the fairy godmother into a down-to-earth lady, also adding two lovable characters in the form of the King and Queen. Julie Andrews, star of "My Fair, Lady," heads an all-star cast with Jon Cypher, newcomer to starring roles, as Prince Charming. Robert Russell Bennett orchestrated Richard Rodgers music; conducted by Alfredo Antonini. Complete broadcast with open and close. Sound recorded direct line. Excellent. Highlights: "Where is Cinderella?"- Orchestra "In My Own Little Corner"- Julie Andrews "The Prince Is Giving a Ball"- Howard Lindsay, Dorothy Stickney "Today's The Day Of The Ball"- Singers "Impossible"- Julie Andrews, Edith Adams "Gavotte"- Dancers "Ten Minutes Ago"- Jon Cypher, Julie Andrews "Stepsisters Lament"- Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley "Waltz For a Ball"- Dancers "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?"- Julie Andrews, Jon Cypher "Lovely Night"- Julie Andrews, lika Chase, Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley. Cast: Cinderella- Julie Andrews Prince Charming- Jon Cypher Fairy Godmother- Edith Adams King- Howard Lindsay Queen- Dorothy Stickney Stepmother- Iika Chase Stepsister Portia- Kaye Ballard Stepsister Joy- Alice Ghostley Duplicate of 5969.
#13152: THIS IS YOUR LIFE
Order1957-04-03, WNBC, 8 min.
October 1, 1952 - September 10, 1961 (NBC TV). January 21, 1971 - May 7, 1973 (Syndicated - 56 episodes). THIS IS YOUR LIFE was hosted by Ralph Edwards. It was a sentimental human interest show which he began on radio in 1948. Each week a special guest was lured to the studio by a ruse and then surprised as Edward's announced, "This is your Life!" Long lost friends and relatives materialized during the ensuing half hour to relive long-forgotten incidents going back to early childhood. The programs were broadcast LIVE and reverted to Video Tape at the start of the 1959-1960 season, at which time most of the telecasts were pre-recorded. Bob Warren announcer. The surprised guest received a 16mm film of the program and a Bell & Howell projector. In this episode, host Ralph Edwards surprises Buster Keaton.The first eight minutes are heard.
1957-04-05, CBS, 8 min.
PERSON TO PERSON hosted by Edward R. Murrow - Oct. 2, 1953, through June 29, 1959. Charles Collingwood hosted from Oct. 16, 1959, through Sept. 15, 1961. When Collingwood took over as host about half of the series' programs originated from foreign locations and were pre-recorded on videotape. While many of the Murrow segments exist on kinescope and can be accessed, most of the Collingwood segments are not available. Edward R. Murrow interviews Elizabeth Taylor and husband Michael Todd.
1957-04-20, WCBS, 38 min.
- Bud Collyer
- Margaret Leighton
- Bert Lahr
- Lillian Gish
- Frederick Loewe
- Beatrice Lillie
- Edie Adams
- Cliff Robertson
- Rex Harrison
- Edith Adams
- Frederick March
- Nancy Kelly
- Tom Ewell
- Frank Conroy
- Alan Jay Lerner
- Sidney Chaplin
- Cornelia Otis Skinner
- Judy Holliday
A special WCBS radio broadcast of the 1957 Tony Awards with host Bud Collyer. There was a television blackout of this special due to a union issue. Winners were "My Fair Lady" for the best musical play, Rex Harrison, for best musical actor in "My Fair Lady," Frederick March for the best dramatic actor, and Judy Holliday for best actress in "The Bells Are Ringing." NOTE: Due to a union dispute, there was no television broadcast, which had been scheduled for WCBS-TV Channel 2.
#13177: MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW, THE
Order1957-05-05, ABC, 26 min.
April 28th, 1957-September 14th, 1958-ABC A half-hour interview series with host Mike Wallace. The Guest is Eldon Edwards, the "Imperial Wizard" of the Klu Klux Klan.
#13185: CAESAR'S HOUR
Order1957-05-18, NBC, 06 min.
September 27th, 1954-May 25th, 1957. Sixty-minute variety/comedy hour starring Sid Caesar. It followed "Your Show Of Shows" which left the air in 1954. Sid Caesar is joined by Carl Reiner. This was the next-to-last show of the series. Skit: "Break Your Brains" with Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Janet Blair, Howard Morris, and Pat Carroll.
1957-05-22, WNBC, 25 min.
October 1, 1952-September 10, 1961 (NBC TV). 1970 & 1983 (SYNDICATED). NBC 30th Anniversary Show televised February 26, 1981, co- hosted by Ralph Edwards and David Frost. THIS IS YOUR LIFE was hosted by Ralph Edwards. It was a sentimental human interest show which he began on radio in 1948. Each week a special guest was lured to the studio by a ruse and then surprised as Edward's announced, "This is your Life!" Long lost friends and relatives materialized during the ensuing half hour to relive long-forgotten incidents going back to early childhood. The programs were broadcast LIVE and reverted to Video Tape at the start of the 1959-1960 season, at which time most of the telecasts were pre-recorded. Bob Warren announcer. The surprised guest received a 16mm film of the program and a Bell & Howell projector. The guest is Dr. Lee DeForest (1873-1961), the inventor and self-described "Father of Radio," and a pioneer in the development of sound-on-film recording used for motion pictures. Included guests whom surprise Dr. DeForest are his wife, Marie, Eugenia, Allen B. DuMont, and Eugenia Ferrar who was the first person in history to sing over a wireless radio broadcast in 1907. Dr. Lee De Forest highlights of the program include: an introduction by Allen B. DuMont, who talks about the inspiring life of De Forest; a review of the inventor's life; visits from his sister Mary and a childhood friend, who reminisce about De Forest's formative years; De Forest recalls working his way through Yale, an experiment that got him into trouble at the university, and his first achievement in radio transmission; a visit from the friend who helped him to experiment with the wireless, a visit from friends who recall the risks De Forest took in Cuba while attempting to set up the wireless for the Navy and the invention of the three element radio tube; and a visit from his wife Marie, and three daughters. One Comet Cleanser commercial is included. Ralph Edwards is the host. Announcer is Bob Warren.
#10537A: NAT KING COLE SHOW,
Order1957-06-24, NBC, 13 min.
November 5, 1956 - June 24, 1957 (15 minutes) July 2, 1957 - December 17, 1957 (30 minutes) When Nat King Cole' NBC TV series began November 5, 1956 it originated from New York City while Cole was winding up his current stint at the Copacabana. After the fourth broadcast the series was broadcast from Los Angeles. where it would remain for its complete run. Nat King Cole became the first major black performer to headline a network variety series. His 15 minute show filled the remainder of the half hour in which NBC TV aired its nightly news program, THE HUNTLEY BRINKLY REPORT. On July 2, 1957 THE NAT KING COLE SHOW became a half hour program. Many stars appeared on the show for minimum fees as personal favors to him, in an effort to bolster low ratings. But the efforts were in vain, and it would be another decade before a black entertainer could begin to make a significant dent into he mass medium of television. Announcer: Bill Hanrahan This entire show is dedicated to the music compositions of song writer extraordinaire, Harry Warren. Harry tells Nat how he wrote such classics as "September in the Rain," and "Lullabye of Broadway" which Nat King Cole sings. Harry Warren at the piano with the Randy Van Horne Singers singing "We're in the Money." Nat sings "Plenty of Mohey and You," "Lu Lu's Back in Town," and "You'll Never Know." NOTE: Last 15 minute show.
1957-09-05, CBS, 9 min.
Highlights: Racial crisis brewing in Little Rock, Arkansas Central High School, President Eisenhower to confront Gov. Orval Faubus of Arkansas, the National Guard surrounding Faubus's executive mansion to prevent arrest by US officials called a hoax by Little Rock Mayor, integration problems in other Southern areas, Middle East crisis worsening, open revolt against Cuban dictator Batista in Cuba directed by future leader Fidel Castro, skirmishes in various areas, but the government claims victory, Jimmy Hoffa and David Beck deny union corruption
1957-09-07, CBS, 18 min.
The 31st Annual Miss America Pageant is telecast live from the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hotel. Miss Colorado, Marilyn Van Derbur wins the Miss America crown for 1958. In the talent contest, Bert Parks introduces Miss Georgia who sings "You Deserve a Girl That's Namely You." Miss North Carolina sings "When Yo Say Cheese." Miss Colorado plays the organ, and Miss California plays the accordian. Five judges pick the finalists. Miss California is interviewed by Bert Parks who asks the question "Do you believe in love at first sight?" Miss Colorado is asked "Is it proper for a lady to propose to a man?" As winner, Miss Colorado, Marilyn Van Derbur, walks the runway, Bert Parks sings, "Miss America." as the broadcast concludes. Bert Parks, Douglas Edwards, and Bess Myerson are the hosts.
1957-09-07, CBS, 17 min.
The 31st Annual Miss America Pageant is telecast live from the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hotel. Miss Colorado, Marilyn Van Derbur wins the Miss America crown for 1958. The complete opening is heard. Bert Parks, Douglas Edwards, and Bess Myerson are the hosts.
#19051: GREAT SATCHMO, THE
Order1957-09-08, , 63 min.
Louis Armstrong is profiled. He is interviewed by Edward R. Murrow in Paris during his world tour. A number of his instrumentals are heard, including "Mack The Knife."
#13213: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1957-09-15, NBC, 9 min.
- Don Knotts
- Steve Allen
- Eddie Fisher
- Ralph Edwards
- John Payne
- George Gobel
- Gisele McKenzie
- Tennessee Ernie Ford
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 include Tennessee Ernie Ford, John Payne, Gisele McKenzie, Eddie Fisher, and George Gobel. A preview of the 1957 Fall season on NBC.
1957-09-24, CBS, 7 min.
Highlights: President Eisenhower federalizes Arkansas National Guard and orders troops to Little Rock as racial crisis continues, the troops are under the command of General Edwin Walker.
1957-10-06, CBS, 28 min.
Scientists comment on Russian feat and other rocketry, US rocket programs assured in view of triumphal Sputnik Russian achievement. Douglas Edwards hosts this CBS TV NEWS SPECIAL REPORT.
1957-10-09, CBS, 49 min.
October 27, 1953 - June 21, 1955 (ABC TV) July 6, 1955 - June 12, 1963 (CBS TV) The first two years on ABC The U.S. STEEL HOUR presented mostly one hour dramatic plays. With their move to CBS there was more diversity in the subject matter. For this broadcast "The U.S. Steel Hour" departed from its usual dramatic format presenting a musical version of "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wlde's farce about mixed identities, snobbery and the fancy of a young girl for a dashing man she's never met and who doesn't really exist. Dorothy Collins and Edward Mulhare star in this adaptation. Songs, include, "Mr. Bunbury," "Perfection," "My Eternal Devotion," "My Eternal Devotion," "A Wicked Man," "Metaphorically Speaking," "Lost, and "My Very First Impression" NOTE: The one television musical Dorothy Collins appeared in her career. In ten years this showcase anthology series presented over 200 live plays, the likes we will never see again on contemporary television. UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE has over 80 U.S. STEEL productions in their collection, but not "WHO'S EARNEST" which also is not archived by The Paley Center for Media or The Library of Congress.
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.
1957-10-13, NBC, 19 min.
- Jimmy Durante
- Jane Powell
- Bert Lahr
- Donald OConnor
- Art Buchwald
- Duke Ellington
- Gower Champion
- Tyrone Power
- Brandon De Wilde
- Eddie Mayehoff
- Sid Miller
- Marge Champion
- Kay Thompson
- Ronald Searle
- Jack Rathbone
- Wisa DOrso
- Don Becker
- Richard Cain
- Chuck Goldstein Quartet
- Anita Darian
- Brian Davies
- Ray Dorian
- Jerry Fries
- Ralph Harmer
- Bob Hartman
- Carol Hendricks
- Ann Hodges
- Ed Holleman
- Barney Johnston
- Jeannie Jones
- Walter Kinsella
- Joan Kruger
- Hugh Lambert
- David Lober
- Don Pardo
- Dean Parker
- Jack Purcell
- Morris Redding
- Charles St. Amant
- Suzanne Stahl
- Iris Stames
- Gloria Stevens
- Annette Warren
A music and comedy celebration of the 75th anniversary of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. Lavish presentation of this musical/comedy special with staging by Cyril Ritchard. Highlights include Jane Powell singing "Jubilee Time," Bert Lahr and Jimmy Durante reminiscing about their Vaudevillian days, Donald O'Connor and Sid Miller in a comedy sketch writing songs for a new 1958 play, and a rousing closing of "Jubilee Time" by entire cast. Hosts: Tyrone Power and Brandon De Wilde. Announcer: Don Pardo.
1957-10-13, NBC, 19 min.
- Jimmy Durante
- Jane Powell
- Bert Lahr
- Donald OConnor
- Art Buchwald
- Duke Ellington
- Gower Champion
- Tyrone Power
- Brandon De Wilde
- Eddie Mayehoff
- Sid Miller
- Marge Champion
- Kay Thompson
- Ronald Searle
- Jack Rathbone
- Wisa DOrso
- Don Becker
- Richard Cain
- Chuck Goldstein Quartet
- Anita Darian
- Brian Davies
- Ray Dorian
- Jerry Fries
- Ralph Harmer
- Bob Hartman
- Carol Hendricks
- Ed Holleman
- Barney Johnston
- Jeannie Jones
- Joan Kruger
- Hugh Lambert
- David Lober
- Don Pardo
- Dean Parker
- Jack Purcell
- Morris Redding
- Charles St. Amant
- Suzanne Stahl
- Gloria Stevens
- Annette Warren
A major live Special broadcast tribute presentation, including many song and dance performances. Tyrone Power and Brandon De Wilde are hosts. A 90-minute review is presented by Standard Oil in celebration of its 75th anniversary. Tyrone Power and Brandon De Wilde are master of ceremonies, and performers include Jimmy Durante, Marge and Gower Champion, Brandon de Wilde, Bert Lahr, Duke Ellington, Eddie Mayhehoff, Jane Powell, Kay Thompson, and Donald O'Connor. Art Buchwald, noted for his humorous newspaper essays from Europe, also appears in an introduction to a number about Paris. Jimmy Durante and Bert Lahr team up together for the first time on any stage and sing a number of songs. HIGHLIGHTS Jubilee Time.................................................................Thompson Man of Today....................................................................Durante Songs for a Lovely Soprano...............................................Powell Tin Pan Alley 1957......................................O'Connor & Sid Miller "Such Sweet Thunder"....................................................Ellington Sounds of Today and Music of Tomorrow................Wisa D'Orso Comedy sketch......................................................................Lahr Cole Porter Dance..............................Marge & Gower Champion Confusion 1957..............................................................Mayehoff American Girl in Paris.......................................Powell, Buchwald Dance for Four TV Cameras..........................................O'Connor Comedy Routine in Song......................................Durante & Lahr Finale.............................................................................Ensemble Don Pardo is the announcer. Staging by Cyril Ritchard. Duplicate of 10224.
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.
#19291: NAT KING COLE SHOW,
Order1957-10-15, NBC, 25 min.
- Stan Getz
- Oscar Peterson
- Jo Jones
- Coleman Hawkins
- Roy Eldridge
- Nat King Cole
- Oscar Peterson Trio
- Jazz at the Philharmonic
- Flip Edwards
- Norman Granz
- Duke Phillips
- Illinois Jacquet
- Randy Van Horne Singers
- Nelson Riddle Orchestra
November 5, 1956 - June 24, 1957 (15 minutes) July 2, 1957 - December 17, 1957 (30 minutes) When Nat King Cole' NBC TV series began November 5, 1956 it originated from New York City while Cole was winding up his current stint at the Copacabana. After the fourth broadcast the series was broadcast from Los Angeles. where it would remain for its complete run. Nat King Cole became the first major black performer to headline a network variety series. His 15 minute show filled the remainder of the half hour in which NBC TV aired its nightly news program, THE HUNTLEY BRINKLY REPORT. On July 2, 1957 THE NAT KING COLE SHOW became a half hour program. Many stars appeared on the show for minimum fees as personal favors to him, in an effort to bolster low ratings. But the efforts were in vain, and it would be another decade before a black entertainer could begin to make a significant dent into he mass medium of television. Nat King Cole sings, "Only a Paper Moon," "Sweet Lorraine," "With Your on my Mind," "Stompin' At The Savoy," Nat King Cole with Oscar Peterson Jr. "Tenderly." Norman Granz introduces some of the musicians from his, "Jazz At The Philharmonic" series. Ganz has just completed his 18th annual tour. Nat King Cole tells his audience that this is the first television appearance of, "Jazz At The Philharmonic." Opening is not archived. Otherwise complete.
1957-10-17, CBS, 10 min.
Highlights: A description of Russian film "Trip To The Moon", details of rocket flight, President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Macmillan to meet next week in Washington concerning the Middle East crisis, Queen Elizabeth is welcomed in Washington D.C by President Eisenhower, Howard K. Smith comments on Anglo-American relationships
#13243: STRIKE IT RICH
Order1957-11-04, CBS, 11 min.
May 7th, 1951-January 3rd, 1958 (Daytime) July 1951-January 1955- (Nighttime) Each day a succession of needy people would appear on this show. The person telling the saddest story was the winner which was determined by the studio audience. Warren Hull was the host of the show. In this episode, actress Nancy Walker listens to one of the sad stories of the day in "The Golden Circle."
1957-11-04, CBS, 5 min.
Highlights: more news about Russian satellites Sputnik 1 and 11, Russians hope to bring dog safely back to Earth, Russians may send a rocket to the moon, six dogs picket before the UN in protest.
1957-11-06, , 8 min.
A panel discussion by scientists on the current state of US science in light of the latest Russian space feats. Also commentary on President Eisenhower's speech given earlier. Howard Whitman is the host. The opening of the "Gray Ghost" Western movie is heard.
1957-11-20, WNBC, 14 min.
October 1, 1952-September 10, 1961 (NBC TV). 1970 & 1983 (SYNDICATED). NBC 30th Anniversary Show televised February 26, 1981, co- hosted by Ralph Edwards and David Frost. THIS IS YOUR LIFE was hosted by Ralph Edwards. It was a sentimental human interest show which he began on radio in 1948. Each week a special guest was lured to the studio by a ruse and then surprised as Edward's announced, "This is your Life!" Long lost friends and relatives materialized during the ensuing half hour to relive long-forgotten incidents going back to early childhood. The programs were broadcast LIVE and reverted to Video Tape at the start of the 1959-1960 season, at which time most of the telecasts were pre-recorded. Bob Warren announcer. Boris Karloff is the subject for tonight's broadcast. The surprised guest received a 16mm film of the program and a Bell & Howell projector. Host Ralph Edwards surprises Boris Karloff. I
1957-11-26, CBS, 13 min.
Highlights: President Eisenhower's illness is a slight cerebral stroke which has affected his speech. Recap of last 36 hours of Eisenhower's activities. Heavy wave of stocks sold, dropping prices. Comment from England and France on current crisis and possible effects on Nato.
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.
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.