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#AC1: LES CRANE SHOW, THE
Order1968-03-19, WNEW, 50 min.
A discussion on the subject of "Rich Jews." Panel, Rabbi Bill Kramer, Stephen M. Burmingham, and Jack Hirshman. A rare complete Les Crane Show broadcast archived on video in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc.
#8351: JACK BENNY SPECIAL, THE
Order1968-03-20, WNBC, 52 min.
- Jack Benny
- Don Drysdale
- Danny Thomas
- Johnny Carson
- George Burns
- Ben Blue
- Benny Rubin
- Lucille Ball
- Paul Revere and The Raiders
- Herb Vigran
- Smothers Brothers
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars. Duplicate of #5284.
1968-03-20, ABC, 5 min.
Tax increase, man in the street comment in London, Jack Benny radio scripts donated to USC, Benny remarks "I thought I was selling this stuff."
#15655A: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1968-03-20, CBS, 23 min.
Eric Sevareid comments on the political campaign,Jack Benny donates his personal memorabilia to the University Of Southern California.
#5284: JACK BENNY SPECIAL, THE
Order1968-03-20, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.1968-03-23, CBS, 15 min.
March by Adam Clayton Powell, claims he can't be bought off, William G. Allen captured by the FBI, killed two police officers six months ago.
1968-03-24, WCBS, 29 min.
WCBS-TV News: "What Ever Happened To Adam Clayton Powell?" He's alive and well and living in Harlem since November 1966. A commercial for "Flying A Make Money" with Jackie Mason. Also, news, sports, and weather. Jim Jensen reports.
#3578: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
Order1968-03-27, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "County Fair" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.1968-03-30, CBS, 10 min.
President Johnson to announce 30,000 more troops going to Vietnam in tomorrow night's speech. Harry Truman states Johnson will easily win reelection. Includes the latest weather. Alan Jackson reports. Presented by Chevrolet.
1968-03-31, NBC, 62 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Dan Rather
- Roger Mudd
- Edwin Newman
- Herb Kaplow
- Clifford Case
- Ray Scherer
- Elie Abel
- Charles Quinn
- Henry Jackson
- Walter Mondale
President speaks to America for 43 minutes about Vietnam and his attempts at peace negotiations. He says the bombing of North Vietnam will be reduced. He announces he will not run for reelection in November. Anchor Edwin Newman evaluates the speech. Senators Walter Mondale, Henry Jackson, and Clifford Case comment. Also reporting for NBC News are Herb Kaplow, Elie Abel, Ray Scherer, and Charles Quinn. Also, an excerpt from CBS News on the speech. Roger Mudd and Dan Rather comment.
#5076: BIRTH OF A CHORUS
Order1968-03-31, WNEW, 52 min.
A concert by the Whit/Lo Singers. Arthur Whittemore and Jack Lowe lead this exciting new group of 20 soloists with a song for every musical taste.1968-04-02, ABC, 27 min.
A report on the Wisconsin primary with Howard K. Smith, Tom Jerrold, and Sam Donaldson. Smith reports on President Johnson's decision to stop the bombing of North Vietnam and possible negotiations to come. A report on negro riots in Memphis, Tennessee, a comment by Jesse Jackson, bombing of North Vietnam more extensive than LBJ proposed, results in severe criticism, Hanoi calls the US peace offer a failure. Host: Bob Young.
1968-04-04, CBS, 6 min.
Jesse Jackson on Dr. Martin Luther King. President Johnson at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, Dan Rather reports. Host: Walter Cronkite. Joined in progress.
1968-04-04, Many, 100 min.
- Hubert Humphrey
- Duke Ellington
- Dick Reeves
- Charles Percy
- Lyndon Johnson
- Jesse Jackson
- Ed Bradley
- Bob Young
- Charles Kuralt
- Martin Luther King
- James Farmer
- Bill Mazer
- Lee Leonard
- Tom Jarriel
- Frank Gardner
- Steve Young
- Dr. Sterling Brown
- Don Hickman
- Jean Sheppard
- Marvin Agronsky
First radio and television news accounts (different stations) from approximately 9:45pm EST related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, in Memphis, Tennessee. These reports include first radio bulletins and reports. Beginning News Bulletin Radio report related to Martin Luther King assassination. According to Jesse Jackson a shot fired at King from a building across the street as he stood on his hotel balcony. As he was getting ready with a group of friends and associates to eat dinner when the shot was fired. Dr. King's death comes only one night after he told associates he was not disturbed by reports that he would be subjected to physical harm while in Memphis. The civil rights leader was in the city to take charge of demonstrations in support of the city's 1300 striking garbage workers. Most of these garbage workers are negro. Las week the march led by King erupted into rioting. ONe person was killed in that rioting. There had been legal attempts in a court order to revent Dr. King from leading another demonstration in a few days. Dr. Martin Luther King and his attorneys have gone into court in an attempt to have that ban lifted. A decision was expected tomorrow. Dr. King was proclaiming the fact that the could indeed lead. Tom Jarriel reports to ABC's Bob Young...reaction of the assassination which took place around 7:10pm...rioting in Tennessee...death of King around 8pm...President Johnson's response to the public...VP Hubert Humphrey comments, Steve Young reports from Carnegie Hall...Duke Ellington turns concert into a memorial, Ed Bradley Man on the Street reactions in Harlem to the assassination, comments from Dr. Sterling Brown, Senator Charles Percy comments...Don Hickman reports from Memphis Tennessee. Other stations are archived at this time including the following reports: PBS reaction of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Rioting in Tennessee...WNBC radio Charles Percy states that we must bring negroes into the mainstream of labor and business...Dick Reeves and Frank Gardner reports from WCBS News. Report that King died at 8pm EST. President Lyndon Johnson responds to the American people. Vice President Hubert Humphrey responds. King shot in the neck. One bullet . Steve Young at Carnegie Hall. Duke Ellington turns concert into a memorial. At 7:10 King was shot. Ed Bradley reports with man on the street interviews in Harlem, NY. Dr. Sterling Brown comments. Senator Charles P:ercy interviewed at the Plaza Hotel. Don Hickman reports from Memphis Tennessee. Dr. Martin Luther King, third youngest person to win the Nobel Prize. Short biography of King. Effects of Civil Rights during the Viet Nam War, view on congress and their focus on non violence. WOR radio report. Jean Sheppard. Bill Mazer. WABC report. Lee Leonard quotes King who said "I am a dead man. The only question is when?" Discussion. Extra police are sent to Harlem. Atmosphere there is electric. James Farmer statement read by nesman. City College closed tomorrow. WVATS speech by Senator Wayne Morris. Riot ing in Memphis Tennessee. WLOK'S Tom Wat son reports. WVAI additional comments. WnBC Lee Leonard studio interview. Dick Reeves. Looting Harlem. SP EICAL BROADCAST then NBC re orts from Memphis TN. Jesse Jackson is interviewed ...reaction when bullet hit Dr. King. Again here President Johnson speech to the nation. Late reports from Danie Schorrand King speech, "...mine eyes have seen the glory.". Hubert Humphrey quote that King "An apostle of non-violence has been the victim of violence." CBS TV Russell long interviewed by Marvin Agronsky. WINS reports. King's first filmed interview on Bus Boycott in 1961 in Montgomery Alabama. Charles Kuralt reports retrospective...King at convention during the summer of 1956...prayer pilgrimage, King on advantages of sit-ins. NOTE: All of the above air checks audio taped were recorded off the air (television and radio) in real time, switching from one station to another...radio to TV to radio to TV, back and forth from approximately 9:45pm EST.
1968-04-04, NBC, 30 min.
Live coverage of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, hosted by Chet Huntley.
#4128: OPERATION ENTERTAINMENT
Order1968-04-05, WABC, 52 min.
January 5, 1968-April 26, 1968; September 27, 1968-January 31, 1969. This hour-long variety show was staged at a different military base each week and was hosted by a guest star. Flip Wilson is guest host, broadcast from the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force Training Base in San Diego, California.
1968-04-06, CBS, 5 min.
The latest news from CBS Radio. Alan Jackson reports. A Chevrolet commercial included.
1968-04-07, WCBS, 52 min.
February 5, 1967-June 8, 1969. "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" was a breath of fresh air, but to CBS the Smothers Brothers seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong things to say.1968-04-07, WGY, 59 min.
- Jackie Robinson
- Mahalia Jackson
- Bill Ryan
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Leontyne Price
- John V. Lindsay
- Ralph Abernathy
- Jay Barbaree
- Martin Luther King
- Jesse Jackson
- Coretta Scott King
- Leonytne Price
- Rabbi Abraham Hesholt
- Reverend James Lawson
- Joel Nederhood
- Mark Lanzman
- Henry Loeb
- Abraham Joshua Heschel
- James Watson
- Dealy Mallory III
Live NBC Radio Network Special on the death of Dr. Martin Luther King. An NBC Radio Special Report hosted and narrated by NBC correspondent Bill Ryan. Includes many testimonials and tributes from celebrated individuals and from the "Man in the Street." Mahalia Jackson is heard singing "Take My Hand." From past speeches we hear Dr. Martin Luther King and his philosophy of non violent protesting. Jay Barbee reports at the Sisters Chapel in Memphis Tennessee where people pay their respects to Dr. King as he lies is state. Barbee interviews those in attendance asking the question, "What did Martin Luther King mean to you?" and "Opinions of race relations now in the South." Coretta King speaks about Dr. King's relationship with the Reverend Ralph Abernathy whom King elected to replace him at such time of his death. She reminds all that her husband believed it is not how long you live but how well you live. Mayor of New York City, John Lindsay gives tribute as well as Jackie Robinson who states that Martin Luther King has been the greatest leader in the country of the 20th century. Sammy Davis Jr gives tribute to Dr. King. Leontyne Price sings "This Little LIght of Mine." NBC's Mark Lanzman reporting and interview with Mayor of Memphis, Henry Loeb. Abraham Joshua Heschel give tribute. Reverend James Watson is interviewed. Dealy Mallory 3rd states current attitude in the white community at this time. Oratory and eulogy given by Dr. Joel Nederhood "The Power of God." From August 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King's address at the March on Washington, "I Have A Dream" speech.
#8705: "GREAT MATING GAME THE"
Order1968-04-08, ABC, 28 min.
"The Great Mating Game" surveys the singles scramble in an affluent-and morally relaxed-America. On view: apartment houses "for singles only" and preferred meeting spots for unmarried; a discotheque in Los Angeles, a bar in New York and a resort hotel, where a singles ski weekend drew nearly 3000 young adults. Electronic dating is examined at a computer party. There were 1,300,000 marriages to be consummated in the United States in 1968. In one poignant and revealing segment Jack McKennes, of the musical rock group ORPHEUS, describes the loneliness of a hardworking musician's life. The song "Never Seen Love Like This" is sung by the group. Narrator: Jean Shepherd. This half hour documentary Special was written and produced by David Yarnell, who's other 1960's & '70's producing credits include The 17th Annual Tony Awards (1963), The Mini-Skirt Rebellion (1967), Firing Line (1966-1968), In Concert (1972), Rock Concert (1973), and The Rock 'n' Fun Magic Show (1975). Music by Orpheus and The Rascals. Complete with Clairol commercials. Clairol Fast Color Shampoo Nice and Easy Clairol Shampoo Clairol: "The Girl Form Uncurl" Excedrin Strength Relief VOTE Toothpaste and Clairol Shampoo
1968-04-09, CBS, 173 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- John Lindsay
- Charles Kuralt
- Martin Luther King
- Hubert Humphrey
- Edwin Newman
- Reed Collins
- Jim Burns
- Jackie Robinson
- Sid Davis
- Lou Adler
- Ralph Abernathy
- Rod MacLeish
- Coretta Scott King
- Floyd Kalber
- John Dancy
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Ronald English
- King Family
- Harry Belafonte
- Harold De Woolf
- Stan Scott
- Ken Reed
- Jim Gordon
- Robert Williams
Live coverage and highlights from all three networks and Radio of Dr. Martin Luther King's Funeral.
1968-04-16, CBS, 8 min.
Three boys found dead. Alan Jackson reports.
#15807: WCBS RADIO NEWS
Order1968-05-04, WCBS, 14 min.
Paul McElroy reporting. Additional News: CBS Radio News with Alan Jackson, sponsored by Chevrolet. Robert Pierpoint reports on inflation in the US A 10% tax surcharge is proposed by President Johnson Dancer's Image wins the Kentucky Derby, his jockey (Robert Ussery) captures his second straight Derby. Note: Dancer's Image was later disqualified for a drug found in his system. Columbia University update- demonstrators speak.
#15809: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1968-05-04, ABC, 5 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show." Host: Sammy Davis, Jr. Guest: Jack Burns. Five-minute segment.
1968-05-08, WNBC, 52 min.
- Andy Williams
- Jack Jones
- Everett M. Dirksen
- The Fifth Dimension
- Dan Rowan
- Dick Martin
- Chet Atkins
- Bobbie Gentry
- Cannonball Adderley
- Lou Rawls
- John Hartford
- Glen Campbell
- Yehudi Menuhin
- Ravi Shankar
- Dionne Warwick
- Dean Jones
- Liza Minnelli
Andy Williams introduces a pop concert of Grammy Award winning songs and stars of 1967. Performers include Jack Jones, Chet Atkins, Bobbie Gentry, The Fifth Dimension, Cannonball Adderley, Lou Rawls, John Hartford, Glen Campbell, Yehudi Menuhin, Ravi Shankar, Liza Minnelli, Dionne Warwick, Dean Jones, and Sen. Everett M. Dirksen. Also on hand are Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. See #1048 for details.
1968-05-08, WNBC, 52 min.
- Andy Williams
- Jack Jones
- Everett M. Dirksen
- The Fifth Dimension
- Dan Rowan
- Dick Martin
- Chet Atkins
- Bobbie Gentry
- Cannonball Adderley
- Lou Rawls
- John Hartford
- Glen Campbell
- Yehudi Menuhin
- Ravi Shankar
- Dionne Warwick
- Dean Jones
- Liza Minnelli
Andy Williams introduces a pop concert of Grammy Award winning songs and stars of 1967. Performers include Jack Jones, Chet Atkins, Bobbie Gentry, The Fifth Dimension, Cannonball Adderley, Lou Rawls, John Hartford, Glen Campbell, Yehudi Menuhin, Ravi Shankar, Liza Minnelli, Dionne Warwick, Dean Jones, and Sen. Everett M. Dirksen. Also on hand are Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.#3597: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
Order1968-07-10, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.1968-07-21, WNEW, 52 min.
- Yogi Berra
- Jackie Robinson
- Merv Griffin
- Toots Shor
- Rocky Graziano
- Gil Hodges
- Joel Grey
- Dionne Warwick
- Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
- Hendra and Ullett
- Julie Budd
- David Merrick
- Jordan Christopher
- Arthur Treacher
- Sybil Christopher
- Peter Kriendler
- Renee Taylor
- Union Gap
Manhattan landmarks supply backdrops for this potpourri of music, comedy, celebrity interviews and fashion displays.
#6104: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1968-08-06, NBC, 30 min.
- Cliff Arquette
- Paul Lynde
- Rose Marie
- Wally Cox
- Michael Landon
- Jack Cassidy
- Charlie Weaver
- Peter Marshall
- Stu Gilliam
- Kenny Williams
- Kay Ballard
Durable daytime game show featuring two contestants and panel of nine celebrities. Regular panelists over the years included George Gobel, Wally Cox, John Davidson, Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette), Rose Marie, and Paul Lynde. Host Peter Marshall. Announcer, Kenny Williams. With complete commercials, including promo for TV series, Secret Agent Man. .
#6144: MATCH GAME
Order1968-08-06, NBC, 27 min.
- Carol Lawrence
- Marion Lorne
- Gene Rayburn
- Johnny Olsen
- George Hamilton
- Evelyn Jackson
- Paul Doyle
- Larry Ulmer
- Anita Matthews
- Annette Eddy
December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn's celebrity panelists are Carol Lawrence, and George Hamilton. Their contestant partners are Evelyn Jackson, Paul Doyle, Larry Ulmer. During the phone call match Annette Eddy of Daytona Florida tries for prize money. Johnny Olsen is the announcer. Commercials include: Crest toothpaste, Comet cleanser, Oxydol detergent with Marion Lorne, who passed away May 9th, only three months prior to this airing, Oscar Myer, Welch's jams, and Welch's "Juice of the grape."
1968-08-11, WOR, 7 min.
Russ Hodges, longtime announcer for the New York and San Francisco Giants, reminisces with Bob Murphy between games at Shea Stadium, the home of the N.Y. Mets. Hodges talks about his early Yankee experiences with Mel Allen, Willie Mays, the 1951 Bobby Thomson home run, past and current Dodger and Giant rivalries and memories of Jackie Robinson.
#6293: YOU DON'T SAY
Order1968-08-12, NBC, 29 min.
April 1, 1963-September 26, 1969 (NBC); July 7, 1975-November 26, 1975 (ABC). Tom Kennedy hosts this quiz/game show involving celebrities & contestants trying to name a famous person. Guests: Jack Cassidy, Nita Talbot. Announcer is John Harlan. Guests are Martha Frank and Evelyn John, Commercials include: Dial, Chiffon Dish Liquid, Total, Betty Crocker, Listerine, Efferdent, 5 Day Deodorant Spray, Rose Towels, Lilt Home Permanent, Scope, and Crisco.
#6292: YOU DON'T SAY
Order1968-08-13, NBC, 24 min.
April 1, 1963-September 26, 1969 (NBC); July 7, 1975-November 26, 1975 (ABC). Tom Kennedy hosts this quiz/game show involving celebrities & contestants trying to name a famous person. Another episode of this game show starring Jack Cassidy & Nita Talbot. Contestants returning are Evelyn Frank and Martha John. Commercials excluded. Some of the names revealed as answers include: Frank Fontaine, Claire Booth Luce, Dennis James, Rumpelstiltskin, Diana Washington, Mike Hammer, Noah Webster, Chung King, Aldo Ray and Brandon de Wilde. Announcer is John Harlan.
1968-09-04, WCBS, 25 min.
Crisp and witty dialogue highlight this Emmy award winning episode starring Paula Prentis, Richard Benjamin, Jack Cassidy and John Astin.#1054: HERE COME THE STARS
Order1968-09-15, WOR, 47 min.
- Jack Benny
- George Jessel
- Edward G. Robinson
- George Burns
- Pat Boone
- Della Reese
- Roberta Sherwood
- Gene Baylos
- Del Moore
George Jessel emcees this premiere variety series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. First up is George Burns followed by good natured anecdotes from Jack Benny, Edward G. Robinson, Pat Boone, Della Reese, Roberta Sherwood and Gene Baylos. Del Moore, announcer.
#19666: JACKIE MASON SPECIAL, THE
Order1968-09-24, , min.
Comedian Jackie Mason answers questions on politics. In this stand-up routine, Mason shines a spotlight on the political process, in a year that saw Richard Nixon defeat Hubert Humphrey for the presidency of the United States. Mason relates humorous comments about such topics as Richard Nixon, Congress, and pokes fun at candidates who vow they're not running for office but later run. Duplicate of #15864.
#15864: JACKIE MASON SPECIAL, THE
Order1968-09-25, , min.
Comedian Jackie Mason answers questions on politics. In this stand-up routine, Mason shines a spotlight on the political process, in a year that saw Richard Nixon defeat Hubert Humphrey for the presidency of the United States. Mason relates humorous comments about such topics as Richard Nixon, Congress, and pokes fun at candidates who vow they're not running for office but later run. Duplicate of #19666.
1968-09-25, CBS, 57 min.
December 27, 1967-May 22, 1969. Jonathan Winters as host of a Wednesday-night variety hour. Joining him were Abby Dalton, Cliff Arquette, Pamela Rodgers, Alice Ghostley and Paul Lynde.
#1954: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-09-26, 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).1968-10-01, NBC, 70 min.
- Johnny Carson
- Ed McMahon
- John Lindsay
- Bert Parks
- Joan Rivers
- Bill Cosby
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Tiny Tim
- Shirley Temple
- James Drury
- Doug McClure
- Don Rickles
- Jack Webb
- Ed Ames
- Norman Rockwell
- Roddy McDowell
- Joan Fontaine
- Mr and Mrs Richard Rodgers
- Darryl Zanuck
- Paula Prentiss
- Richard Benjamin
- Don Piccard
- Charles Addams
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970s, the oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past Johnny Carson celebrates his 6th anniversary as host of the Tonight Show. This is the first-anniversary show to show clips from past shows. Highlights include: The James Drury-Doug McClure bar fight Don Rickles: "The Japanese Bath." Commercials: "The Way We Have Wanted To See Just One."-Sammy Davis Jr. Tiny Tim The opening of "Cleopatra" with Bert Parks Joan Rivers live-mentions first appearance on February 17th, 1965 Derek Commercial-Take off New York City Mayor John Lindsay appears live-he praises, Carson, as a civil leader Jack Webb-Carson skit: "Clean Copper Clappers." Johnny narrates a football game 1963/64. Hot Air Ballooning-Jumping out of a plane Ed Ames Tomahawk throw Shirley Temple parody- Carson sings as Shirley Temple. "The Good Ship Lollipop." Norman Rockwell-Painting of Johnny Carson. Also appearing is Bill Cosby. More information on previous clips: Carson in a barroom fight with Doug McClure and James Drury of the "Virginian." Johnny is enjoying a Japanese massage but is getting heckled by Don Rickles. Carson then throws Rickles into the tub, clothes and all Johnny appears as a soap salesman with Sammy Davis Jr. appearing in KKK sheets Carson as a mad scientist who turns into Tiny Tim The opening of "Cleopatra" in which Bert Parks ran into many difficulties trying to interview guests to the opening night, Roddy McDowell, Joan Fontaine, Charles Addams, Mr. and Mrs, Richard Rodgers, Darryl Zanuck, etc. Johnny appears as Ralph Willie, a West Coast Teatime movie salesman, Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin assisting Carson as "Derek" a take-off on the Eric Cigar commercial Carson appears in a skit with Jack Webb about stolen clappers that were taken from a school bell. "Clean Copper Clappers." Carson plays football with members of the New York Jets football team and ballooning with Don Piccard Carson's recent skydiving stint in California The famous and hilarious 1965 tomahawk throw by Ed Ames. Tomahawk lands in a private area of outlined wall figure. Johnny dresses as Shirley Temple and sings "On The Good Ship USA." revealing underwear instead of the patriotic petticoat. Interspersed among film and tape clips guests chatted with Carson. A surprise appearance by New York City Mayor John Lindsay joking with Johnny about strikes and safe streets, etc. Joan Rivers emerges from a large birthday cake and guest Norman Rockwell presents Johnny with a portrait of himself Closing credits over montage of Carson in various costumes..
1968-10-10, ABC, min.
A preview of the Apollo 7 space flight. Mission control-T-12 minutes and counting Discussion of final minute procedures with mission control leader Jack King Paul Harvey with countdown comments First flight since last failed attempt Jack King at T-6 min-38 seconds T-5 minutes and counting 4:07 and 3 minutes Astronauts aboard are Donn Eisele, Walter Schirra, (Commander) and Walter Cunningham. Tanks pressurized at 2:30 seconds Carries down to liftoff and voices of Paul Harvey and Jules Bergman.
1968-10-12, CBS, 4 min.
September 10th, 1966-September 7th, 1968 NOTE: Other episodes archived in the Archival Television Audio collection include: SUPERMAN MEETS HIS MATCH and CAGE OF GLASS (Feb. 21, 1970) - originally televised during the 1967-1968 season. LUTHOR'S LOCO LOOKIING MIRROR (Feb. 28, 1970) - originally from the 1967-1968 season. PERNICIOUS PARASITE, SUPERMAN - originally televised Dec. 17, 1966, SUPERMAN'S DOUBLE TROUBLE - originally televised Dec. 3, 1966. LUTHOR REFORMS rerun Jan. 17, 1970, THE JAPANESE SANDMAN rerun Nov. 31, 1970, FLYING SAUCERS and GIANT BEES originally televised during the 1968-1969 season. RETRUN OF BRAINAIC originally televised during the 1966-1967 season, Rerun March 13, 1970, LUMNOS ON THE LOOSE originally televised during the 1967-1968 season, rerun April 4, 1970. RAIN OF IRON (Last episode of the series) originally televised during t he 1968-1969 season, rerun May 2, 1970, and THE MYSTERIOUS MR. MIST rerun May 9, 1970. NOTE: During four seasons there were 68 different episodes televised. Season 1 - September 10, 1966 - 1967 THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (36 segments). Season 2- September 9, 1967 - 1968 THE SUPERMAN / ACQUAMAN HOUR (16 Superman segments). Season 3- September 14, 1968-1969 THE BATMAN / SUPERMAN HOUR (16 Superman segments). Season 4- September 13, 1969 - 1970 THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN which were comprised of reruns from the previous three seasons which contained 68 Superman episodes. In the 1960's the new animation company Filmation Associates persuaded DC Comics to allow Filmation to do a Superman cartoon series. The New Adventures of Superman debuted on the American network CBS on September 10, 1966. In the second season, the show was renamed The Superman-Aquaman Hour of Adventure adding adventures with other DC Comics heroes. In 1968, the show format again changed becoming The Batman-Superman Hour which ran until September 6, 1969 when the show was cancelled partly from protests by Action For Children's Television because of violent content. In the first season, the show had two 6 minute Superman cartoons bracketing a Superboy cartoon. Superman comics editor Mort Weisinger served as story editor, while several Superman comics writer also scripted some of the cartoons. The first season had 18 half-hours. The second and third seasons each had eight more made. In the third season (The Batman/Superman Hour), the artwork changed to imitate Superman artist Curt Swan's style, and the Superman episodes now were 2-part Superman adventures. The cartoons used the familiar "Faster than a speeding bullet..." used previously in the 1940's Fleisher cartoons, the serials and 1950's television show The Adventures of Superman. Within the cartoons, Superman used the familiar "Up, up, and away" and "This is a job for Superman" phrases. From the radio show returned actors Clayton "Bud" Collyer as Superman/Clark Kent and Joan Alexander as Lois Lane, with Jackson Beck as narrator. Bob Hastings played Superboy/Young Clark Kent.
1968-10-18, , min.
Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis to marry in days on Greek Island of Skorpios.
1968-10-19, CBS, 54 min.
September 29, 1962-September 12, 1970. Jackie Gleason was a fixture on CBS for most of two decades. In the fall of 1962 Gleason was back to a Saturday slot, which he occupied for another eight seasons. From 1962 to 1966 it was called "Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine," and featured topical comedy sketches as well as musical numbers. One of Gleason's characters, Joe the Bartender, appeared regularly. Addressing the camera as his patron, Joe told a few jokes before calling out the tipsy Crazy Guggenheim from the back room. Guggenheim, played by Frank Fontaine, traded quips with Joe and then sang a song. Sue Ann Langdon was also featured regularly. In 1966 Gleason moved the operation to Miami Beach. The show was retitled "The Jackie Gleason Show." For the first time in almost a decade, production of "The Honeymooners" was resumed. Gleason was reunited with Art Carney; Sheila MacRae and Jane Kean were added to play Alice and Trixie. Initially, short Honeymooner skits were performed (approximately 15 minutes). Later, "Honeymooners" sketches ran a full hour, and the accent was now on music.
1968-10-20, WCBS, 45 min.
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Kate Smith
- Rip Taylor
- Ricardo Montalban
- Phyllis Diller
- Glen Campbell
- Jackie Onasis
- Jackie Kennedy
September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. This program was interrupted by a news bulletin announcing the wedding of Jackie Kennedy. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor. NOTE: Program interrupted for news bulletin and report of Jackie Kennedy Onasis' wedding. The Phyllis Diller Show does not return.
#15906: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-10-24, NBC, 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). Guest: Jackie Mason.
#1968: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-10-24, 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).1968-10-27, WCBS, 52 min.
- Jack E. Leonard
- Tom Smothers
- Dick Smothers
- Pat Paulsen
- David Steinberg
- The Everly Brothers
- The New Day Singers
February 5, 1967-June 8, 1969. "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" was a breath of fresh air, but to CBS the Smothers Brothers seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong things to say.
After the telecast of October 27, 1968 (from which a David Steinberg "sermonette" had generated much critical mail), CBS took the then unusual step of demanding that a tape of each upcoming show be prescreened for network affiliates by closed circuit.1968-11-16, NBC, min.
- Jack Lemmon
- Phyllis Diller
- Eddie Fisher
- Jack Benny
- Walter Matthau
- Dick Martin
- Lou Rawls
- Dick Clark
- Dan Rowan
Jack Benny presents a comedy/variety special.
#5285: JACK BENNY'S BAG
Order1968-11-16, WNBC, 52 min.
- Jack Benny
- Eddie Fisher
- Jack Lemmon
- Rowan & Martin
- Dick Clark
- Phyllis Diller
- Walter Matthau
- Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.