1965-10-17, ABC, 12 min.
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy.
A review of the week's top news stories: Mary Martin entertains the US troops in Vietnam, anti-war protests continue, comments by Robert McNamara, Eisenhower, and GOP leaders, Goldwater and Dirksen, criticize LBJ, birthday greeting from President Johnson to Dwight Eisenhower, Johnson has gall bladder surgery, Dean Rusk reports on possible Chinese aggression, Robert Kennedy on test ban treaty.
Narrator: Fred Foy.
NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1966-01-21, WNBC, 104 min.
Third showing of the taped production first presented on December 8, 1960. The first television performance of the musical adaptation of Sir James M. Barrie's play was presented live on NBC on March 7, 1955 and again live on January 9, 1956. The taped production was presented on December 8, 1960, and repeated on February 9, 1963.
1966-02-07, , 42 min.
A Mary Martin "Hello Dolly Tour."
Includes commercials.
1966-03-03, WNEW, 60 min.
The film premiere of the movie "The Oscar," starring Stephen Boyd, Eleanor Parker, Jill St. John, Elke Sommer, and Tony Bennett. Live interviews with celebrities on hand atThe Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Army Archerd is the host.
Commercials included.
1966-04-03, NBC, 15 min.
Mary Martin is joined by the Radio City Rockettes in this Easter special from New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Miss Martin sings "Reve Angelique" as an introduction to the Music Hall's traditional "Glory of Easter" pageant.
The Rockettes display their precision dancing to "The Stars and Stripes Forever."
Mary Martin performs a medley of songs including "The Sound of Music," "You Do Something to Me," "There is Nothing like a Dame,"Zing When the Strings of My Heart," "Anything Goes," and "The Sweetest Things."
At the conclusion of the broadcast Miss Martin recites the poem "Song of Innocence."
1966-04-03, NBC, 60 min.
Mary Martin is joined by the Radio City Rockettes in this Easter special from New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Miss Martin sings "Reve Angelique" as an introduction to the Music Hall's traditional "Glory of Easter" pageant.
The Rockettes display their precision dancing to "The Stars and Stripes Forever."
Mary Martin performs a medley of songs including "The Sound of Music," "You Do Something to Me," "There is Nothing like a Dame,"Zing When the Strings of My Heart," "Anything Goes," and "The Sweetest Things."
At the conclusion of the broadcast, Miss Martin recites the poem "Song of Innocence."
Duplicate Of # 7279
1966-05-01, WCBS, 52 min.
Arthur Godfrey and Don Ameche are hosts for a nostalgic review of the great stars and favorite programs of radio and television history. Joining them in this special are Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Sheldon Leonard, Rod Serling, John Scott Trotter, and We Five, who sing "Beyond the Sea." Many others. Many archival transcripts are heard with Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Fanny Brice, Rudy Vallee, Milton Berle, and Fred Allen.
Duplicate Of # 997.
1966-05-14, WABC, 26 min.
September 18, 1965-February 19, 1966 (Syndicated). Half-hour entertainment series featuring a different guest star each week, performing in a supper club setting.
1966-05-22, CBS, 162 min.
The 8th Annual Emmy Awards are presented live from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
Chet Huntley presents a special award to Edward R. Murrow
Outstanding Dramatic Series: The Fugitive
Best Variety Special: Bob Hope Christmas Special, Carol Baker accepting
Hosts: Danny Kaye and Bill Cosby.
1966-05-29, WOR, 48 min.
In this concert, Tony Martin sings some of his favorite ballads. He is joined by
Carole Wells, Mary Grover, and the John
Halloran Singers.
1966-06-24, CBS, min.
October 28th, 1950- September 15th, 1964 (CBS)
September 25th,1964-September 10th, 1965 (NBC)
Jack Benny's half-hour show mixed variety and situation comedy with a company of regulars: Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, announcer Don Wilson, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc, and Mary Livingston.
Guests: Wayne and Shuster.
1966-07-23, WABC, min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."
Host Bing Crosby welcomes guests Henny Youngman, Edgar Bergen, and Charlie McCarthy, Gary Crosby, and Rosemary Clooney.
1966-08-10, WCBS, 57 min.
June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
1966-10-03, WNBC, 27 min.
September 12, 1966-December 26, 1966. Country and western singer Roger Miller hosted his own half-hour musical variety series.
1966-10-16, NBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
Dupe of # 1229
1966-10-16, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1967-02-10, PBS, 120 min.
The story of an acclaimed elderly professor and his much younger second wife, Yelena. The professor's brother-in-law Vanya falls in love with Yelena as he contemplates his lost youth and opportunities. A play written by Anton Chekhov.
1967-04-10, ABC, 150 min.
Bob Hope makes his 13th appearance as host of the Academy Awards ceremonies. Those presenting awards include Julie Christie, Lee Marvin, Shelley Winters, Sidney Poitier, Fred Astaire, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Ginger Rogers, and Patricia Neal.
1967-05-07, WABC, 96 min.
Television adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic 1945 musical, named by Time Magazine as the best musical of the 20th century. No open or close. Occasional buzz on the track. Otherwise very good sound quality.
1967-09-21, 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).
1967-09-21, NBC, 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).
Dupe Of # 1928
1967-12-07, WNDT, 59 min.
Alternate title: NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC 125TH ANNIVERSARY.
A salute to America's oldest orchestra, which began on December 7, 1842, with reflections by Leonard Bernstein, Amyas Ames, Aaron Copeland, Marcia Davenport, Marya Mannes, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Carlos Moseley, Richard Rodgers and Leopold Stokowski.
The Philharmonic's music, composers, conductors, various locations and several anecdotes that have accumulated from the past century are highlighted.
Written and Narrated by Jim Fassett.
1968-02-12, NBC, 40 min.
The 25th Annual Golden Globe Awards are presented.
Andy Williams: Host
"The Graduate" (Joseph E. Levine): best Motion Picture
"In The Heat Of The Night" (Best Film)
Charleton Heston presents the Cecil B. Demille Award to Kirk Douglas, Laurence Harvey, and Faye Dunaway
"Mission Impossible"- Most popular TV show of the year
Katherine Ross, the Most popular female newcomer
Dustin Hoffman, the Most promising male newcomer
World Film Favorite: Paul Newman, Gene Kelly accepts the award for Newman
Rod Steiger wins best acting award for "In The Heat Of The Night."
World Female Film Favorite: Julie Andrews,
1968-03-12, NBC, 122 min.
Special on the new Hampshire primary. Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, and Frank Mcgee report.
1968-03-13, WOR, 11 min.
Live coverage of the New Hampshire primary from WOR Radio news.
1968-03-16, WABC, 52 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."
1968-03-24, WNEW, 52 min.
Band leader Horace Heidt introduces trumpet players Al Hirt, Pete Candoli and Red Nichols in an hour of music and comedy.
1968-04-02, CBS, 30 min.
Live coverage of the Wisconsin primary. Walter Cronkite anchors.
John Hart, Dan Rather, David Schoumacher and Martin Agronsky report. Comments from Eugene McCarthy, Robert Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, and Eric Sevareid.
1968-04-02, NBC, 48 min.
Live coverage of the Wisconsin primary from NBC News. Anchors are Frank McGee and Chet Huntley. Reports from Elie Abel and comments from Eugene McCarthy.
1968-05-14, , min.
The Nebraska primary returns.
1968-06-04, CBS, 150 min.
Eric Sevareid with Walter Mondale
4% of vote counted
Roger Mudd interviews Robert Kennedy (1:30 AM to 2:15 AM.
After the shooting, David Dick and John Hart at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles.
Doctors issue report that Kennedy has a "50-50 chance of survival." Kennedy spends 3 hours, 10 minutes on the operating table.Surgery from 5:30 AM Eastern Time to 8:40 AM Eastern time. Hughes Rudd reports.
Charles Kuralt replaces Joseph Benti.
Frank Mankiewicz makes statement to Mike Wallace from Good Samaritan Hospital.
1968-06-04, CBS, min.
CBS News predicts Robert Kennedy is the winner over Eugene McCarthy in the California primary. Euphoria at Kennedy headquarters.
1968-08-11, WABC, 98 min.
"My Life In Court," Louis Nizer's best-selling autobiography, provides the basis for this play, which focuses on a single case-a former war correspondent's
flight to clear his name. Stars of this
strong television production are Van Heflin, Jose Ferrer, Lloyd Bridges, E.G.
Marshall, Marc Connelly, Angie Dickinson, Anthony Quayle, George Grizzard, Rosemary Murphy, Christoper Wines, and John Beal. Originally broadcast February 11, 1968.
1968-10-24, CBS, 52 min.
On this second Special, Jim Nabors plays host to a quartet of girl friends - Debbie Reynolds, Carol Burnett, Vikki Carr and Mary Costa. Highlights include many musical numbers.
1968-10-27, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1969-02-07, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. This was the first broadcast of the series. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
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.
1969-03-03, , min.
The launching of the Apollo 9 spaceflight, Sirhan Sirhan's mother testifies at trial.
1969-03-14, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
1969-03-22, 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.
1969-05-25, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1969-06-17, , min.
New York City primary election returns.
1969-07-08, CBS, min.
September 3rd, 1951-March 26th, 1982 (CBS)
March 29th, 1982- December 26th, 1986 (NBC)
Created by Roy Windsor, this durable daytime drama enjoyed a thirty-five year run on both CBS and finishing on NBC,
Search For Tomorrow was sent in the town of Henderson and its main character was Joanne Gardner Barron Tate Vincente Tourneur
played by Mary Stuart for the show's entire run.
Missing last five minutes.
1969-07-11, CBS, min.
September 3rd, 1951-March 26th, 1982 (CBS)
March 29th, 1982- December 26th, 1986 (NBC)
Created by Roy Windsor, this durable daytime drama enjoyed a thirty-five year run on both CBS and finishing on NBC,
Search For Tomorrow was sent in the town of Henderson and its main character was Joanne Gardner Barron Tate Vincente Tourneur
played by Mary Stuart for the show's entire run.
Includes commercials.
1969-07-19, , min.
A car driven by Senator Edward Kennedy plunges off the Dike Bridge on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts killing passenger Mary Jo Kopechne.
1969-07-22, , min.
Stock prices sink to new low. Apollo 11 crew headed home. Funeral services for Mary Jo Kopechne who was riding in car with Senator Edward Kennedy.
1969-07-25, NBC, 20 min.
Live radio coverage of Senator Edward Kennedy's statement about the drowning of Mary Jo Kopechne who was a member of the 1968 Presidential campaign for Robert F. Kennedy. She was in an automobile driven by Senator Kennedy the night she died.
1969-07-25, , min.
Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy addresses the nation about his recent car accident that killed his aide Mary Jo Kopechne.
Comments following speech.
1969-07-25, WCBS, 2 min.
Senator Edward Kennedy admits guilt in Chappaquiddick incident.
1969-07-25, CBS, 29 min.
David Culhane reports on Senator Edward Kennedy's car accident, guilty plea and death of Mary Jo Kopechne. Kopechne death ruled an accidental drowning, Ben Silver reports, Bruce Morton reports on box of moon rocks arriving in Texas, President Nixon to visit South Vietnam, Dan Rather reports, Walter Cronkite reports on the future of the Apollo program, Don Webster reports from South Vietnam; soldiers return after last combat assault by last American infantry unit.
Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite. With commercials.
Includes commercials.