1968-03-23, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Spring Show" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-03-24, 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.
1968-03-24, CBS, 3 min.
World Council Of Churches meeting. Bob Evans reports from Moscow. The 42-year-old son of Charlie Chaplin dies of a pulmonary embolism, President Johnson imposes a 100% tax surcharge, Eric Sevareid reports on present economic circumstances and economic austerity.
1968-03-26, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
1968-03-27, 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.
1968-03-27, 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.
Guest: Edgar Bergen.
1968-03-28, 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).
1968-03-28, 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 # 1963.
1968-03-29, 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.
Ed Ames is guest host, broadcast from Port Hueneme, California.
1968-03-30, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-03-31, WCBS, 30 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.
1968-03-31, 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.
1968-04-01, WCBS, 9 min.
For many years Lou Adler teamed up with veteran radio newsman Jim Donnelly (formerly of WNEW Radio) to form one of the most successful radio news teams in New York City history. They could be heard on WCBS 880 AM from 6 AM to 10 AM, Monday-Friday. Adler later became news director at WCBS Radio from 1973-1981 when the duo ended their long run. On December 22nd, 2017, Lou Adler passed away at age 88, ironically the same position WCBS has on the New York AM radio dial, 88.
New York City Councilman Ed Koch is joined by New York State Senator Jacob Javits. Also "man in the street" interviews.
1968-04-01, NBC, 22 min.
January 22, 1968-May 14, 1973. Inspired by Ernie Kovacs' approach to comedy, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin hosted this series of fast-moving sight gags, one-liners, short skits, and blackouts. The shows was an immediate hit and reflected the pace of TV comedy shows to follow. Among the many regulars on the show were Dennis Allen, Chelsea Brown, Ruth Buzzi, Judy Carne, Byron Gilliam, Arte Johnson, Ann Elder, Johnny Brown, Henry Gibson, Teresa Graves, Richard Dawson, Larry Hovis, Goldie Hawn, Gary Owens, Jeremy Lloyd, Dave Madden, Lily Tomlin, Nancie Phillips, Pamela Rodgers, Alan Sues, Barbara Sharma, and Jo Anne Worley.
Guests are Barbara Feldon and Flip Wilson.
1968-04-02, WPIX, 30 min.
1962-1964 Syndicated.
Mike Wallace narrates biographical retrospectives of notable people. This syndicated filmed 65 half-hour program series was one of the first to be produced by David Wolper.
The life of Winston Churchill is profiled on this re-run showing on independent station WPIX in New York.
1968-04-02, NBC, 90 min.
The story about the crucifixion of Christ and how the crowds asked Pontius Pilate for the release of Barrabus the thief from prison, rather than Jesus.
Originally aired on March 26th, 1961.
1968-04-02, NBC, 28 min.
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 1970's, 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.
Monologue only.
1968-04-03, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Two on the Aisle" 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.
1968-04-03, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Two on the Aisle" 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. This is the "Two On The Aisle" broadcast.
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme pay tribute to New York City's Shubert Theater with a medley of songs from "Golden Rainbow" their current play at the Shubert Theater.
Duplicate Of #3579.
1968-04-03, NBC, 21 min.
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 1970's, 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.
Carson monologue only.
1968-04-04, 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).
This was the final show of season 3.
1968-04-04, 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 # 1964. This was the final show of season 3.
1968-04-04, ABC, 29 min.
Latest news related to Hanoi, Bill Gill reports from Honolulu Hawaii related to President Johnson's visit, In New Zealand allies aggree that any coalition government there would be unacceptable. Bill Brannigan report s on the possibility of peace in Vietnam, Don Baker reports from Saigon and interviews the people there who want peace to come to their land, 27,000 allied troups in Pegasus...troops in Vietnam arriving in droves including Captain Charles Robb, son-in-law of President Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy on the Presidential campaign trail and about to throw his hat into the ring, Sen. Hubert Humphrey who speaks before the AFL/CIO.
Tom Jerriel report s from Arkansas regarding violent tornados effecting many states including Iowa and Alabama.
President Johnson visits St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, Hubert Humphrey announces his candidacy for president, The Saturn V rocket takeoff, Jules Bergman reports, trouble for the Apollo VI flight.
Commercials include:
Lidocaine for relief of itching, Johnson's foot soap, Dial, Wax Remover, Vicks Formula 44 Cough Medicine, Viceroy Cigarettes, Playtex Soft Line Padded Bras, and Girdles, Betty Crocker Chocolate Frosting Mix
Bob Young is news anchor.
NOTE; Interestingly, this ABC National News broadcast aired from 7:00 pm to 7:30pm Eastern Standard time, 6:00pm to 6:30pm Central Time. Dr. Martin Luther King was shot in Memphis Tennessee at 6:05pm Central time just as this live news broadcast was underway. However, there was no mention of King being gunned down throughout the live broadcast which concluded the latest news 25 minutes after Dr. Martin Luther King was mortally shot.
1968-04-04, NBC, 6 min.
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, 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.
Host: Johnny Carson. Monologue. Guest Peggy Fleming (1 minute)
Joined in progress.
1968-04-04, , min.
Live coverage of the assassination of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.
on April 4th, 1968.
1- News reports by Julian Barber WTOP-TV Washington (CBS)
2- News reports by Glenn Rinker WRC-TV (NBC) Washington
3- NBC News Special Report-(Joined in progress) (Dr. King in critical condition)
4- ABC News Special Report (Joined in progress) (Dr.King in critical condition)
5- NBC News Special Report (Death Of Dr. King)
6- Special Report WTTG News (Metro) Washington D.C. Death of Dr. King-32 seconds
7- ABC News Special Report (Death of Dr. King) 41 second special report
8- CBS News Special Report (Joined in progress) with Dan Rather concerning the death of Dr. King.
9- NBC News Special Report (Death of Dr.King update)
10- ABC News Special Report with Bob Young (Joined in progress update)
11- CBS News Special Report (Joined in progress) with Walter Cronkite concerning the death of Dr. King and remarks by President Johnson and Vice President Hubert Humphrey.
For events of 4-5-68, please see #11313A.
1968-04-05, ABC/NBC/CBS, 52 min.
News report of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from WTOP-TV(CBS) Washington D.C. by Julian Barber. There is an NBC News bulletin and special report with further details including news of King's death. An ABC bulletin is heard interrupting regular broadcasting, announcing the tragic death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Joined in progress, late reports from Dan Rather on a CBS News Special Report. In a previous speech King is heard, reminding his followers that to put one's life on the line for what is just and righteous is to place oneself in danger, but the risks must be taken.
Another extensive CBS TV NEWS SPECIAL REPORT from Washington DC is telecast preempting regular programming the evening of April 4, 1968.
Walter Cronkite relays the latest news from Memphis, Tennessee where King was pronounced dead one hour after he was shot. Cronkite recounts a brief biographic report on King; his early life, his rise to fame, and the influences he has had promoting non-violent activates. Wires are read from shocked dignitaries. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks live to the American people requesting all Americans to work together for peace and solidarity. Via video tape, Vice President Hubert Humphrey reflects on this tragedy and gives praise to the work which King has done and to his non-violent philosophy for acquiring freedom and civil rights for all people.
On the following day, April 5, CBS EVENING NEWS with WALTER CRONKIITE.
Dan Rather reports concerning the racial looting which has occurred. Ike Pappas reports from Memphis Tennessee. He states that at 2:06pm Dr. King walked on to his hotel balcony. 200 hundred feet away across the balcony one shot rang out and the assassin disappeared. Steve Rowan from Memphis reports of looting and chaos during the day. Officers in gas masks. Fires everywhere. A number of Negroes taken into custody. National Guard requested and called in near the White House. Incidents of looting in Detroit, Boston, and in the states of Tennessee, Colorado and North Carolina. A national day of mourning is reported by Dan Rather. President Johnson again talks to the American people requesting unity. Additional reports from Memphis come from Ike Pappas who states that King walked to railing at his hotel at 3:06pm. 200 feet away a single shot rang out, and the shooter disappeared. Bill Plante reports from Memphis related to the emotions felt.. Prayers from Dr. Ralph Abernathy are heard. From Atlanta, a report detailing the return of King's body to Georgia. Peter Burns reports on funeral arrangements. From Cleveland, John Hart reports; we hear statements from Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Carl Stokes.
From the HUNTLEY BRINKLEY REPORT(NBC), Chet Huntley and David Brinkley inform on the latest development regarding looting and violence in many states including Detroit, Greensboro, and Chicago. Federal troops ordered into the streets. All schools closed. Four deaths reported. Hundreds arrested in Detroit. Guard troops deployed in Nashville, Tennessee and in Chicago.
On CBS EVENING NEWS, Eric Sevareid comments on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
He states, "never before has this nation gone into a proclaimed mourning, its flag everywhere at half staffed over the death of a private citizen. And this man was a descendent of slaves."
Walter Cronkite concludes with his signature sign off,
"And that's the way it is, April 5th, 1968. This is Walter Cronkinte. Good Night."
1968-04-05, 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.
1968-04-05, CBS, 30 min.
ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND AFTERMATH
Anchor newsman Harry Reasoner examines the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King and the aftermath that has followed a day later.
Harry Reasoner reports on 40 cities across the nation where much domestic disturbance has erupted causing the National Guard to be deployed. We hear prior speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King proclaiming that he will not use violence to protest all that is evil in the country.
President Lyndon Johnson speaks to the American people. He implores that blacks and whites must come together to fill the void of Dr. King whose voice has been stilled.
Reports of 3000 National Guardsman deployed to Detroit where one person has been killed. Major looting and fires everywhere. 2000 National Guardsman deployed to Boston. State of emergency in Washington DC where Steve Rowan reports major destruction and looting, some by children. Police officers attempt to curtail violence.
Nelson Benton reports of 100 fires only blocks from the White House. Three deaths reported. 4000 National Guardsman deployed.
Dan Rather reports from Washington D.C. President Johnson meets with 21 civil rights leaders at the White House this morning. Mourning in the afternoon at the National Cathedral.
In Chicago, 6000 National Guardsman have taken up position. Jeb Duvall reports. Two negroes killed by snipers. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley appeals for all people to protect the
city of Chicago.
From Memphis Tennessee Ike Pappas reports and reconstructs the assassination. He states that Dr. King emerged from his room #306 and on the balcony leaned over to talk to others below. From a bathroom window across from the balcony, only 200 feet away the assailant fired one shot striking King in the neck, and fled. Also reporting from Memphis is Bill Plante...an extended report of Coretta King arriving at the Memphis airport, and the procession arriving at the funeral home. People line the streets.
Reverend Ralph Abernathy states that Dr. Martin Luther King believed in non-violence. Tuesday will be his Funeral. There is a message from Jacqueline Kennedy.
John Hart reports from Cleveland Ohio. Mayor Carl Stokes states that nobody can kill an idea or ideal which Dr. King represented, and whose message will continue to live in this city.
Whitney Young addresses the question of who will replace Dr. Martin Luther King? He reflects to all that "The time has come for all decent people to voice their will.
Roger Mudd reports in Washington D.C. that a Joint session of congress will be meeting on Monday with attentions of passing President's Johnson housing and jobs massive spending bill.
Eric Sevareid examines the effects of violence that has been seen in many cities across the nation...assessment of the consequences of a great man assassinated, a symbol of a man who has been martyred.
Harry Reasoner signs off.
1968-04-05, NBC, 8 min.
Johnny Carson monologue explains last nights show airing (April 4, 1968) video taped before just before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King occurred. Consequently, the broadcast tape aired at 11:30 PM without mentioning the death of King.
A large portion of the public felt insulted that no mention of the assassination was mentioned and wondered why NBC elected to run the pre recorded tape recorded earlier that night in the first place.
On this April 5, 1968 broadcast the next night Johnny Carson expresses his own sympathy to the King family and apologizes to the public for all of the misunderstanding that was a point of discussion after the airing of last nights program.
Incomplete appearance of actress Patricia Neal.
NOTE:
The TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON had a policy of PRE TAPING the TONIGHT SHOW "LIVE" from 7:00PM TO 8:30PM to be televised later that night from 11:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time. Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated at 7:01 PM EST and was officially proclaimed deceased at 8:00 PM EST.
The first network Special Reports of the shooting of Dr. King aired on CBS TV from 8:24 to 8:30 PM, ABC TV, from 8:52 to 9:21 PM, and NBC TV, from 9:00 to 9:10 PM.
President Johnson addressed the nation from 9:00 to 9:10 PM. The earliest TV Network bulletins were approximately broadcast after 8:15pm, fifteen minutes before Johnny Carson would conclude taping THE TONIGHT SHOW broadcast at 8:30pm EASTER STANDARD TIME.
The facts remain that Johnny Carson was not aware of the assassination when he concluded the taping of his show, just before the assassination occurred.
However, what is curious is the fact while NBC TV broadcast a half-hour follow-up Special Report on the assassination (9:30 PM - 10:00 PM) and a third Special Report update from 11:00 PM to 11:10 PM the NBC Network decided to air the TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON at 11:30 PM, instead of cancelling all regular scheduled programming in that sensitive time period. No mention of the assassination and death of Dr. Martin Luther King preceded the airing of The Tonight Show or during the ninety minute broadcast. And so audiences who were tuning in to their television sets for the first time that evening were watching Johnny performing laughs and his guests discussing frivolity after what had just occurred hours before.
It was these circumstances that drew thousands of calls to NBC and condemnation for such airing and insensitivity.
This Johnny Carson monologue broadcast record is one of the highlight lost tapes during its 30 year run.
1968-04-05, , min.
Events of April 5th, 1968, concerning the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
12- Today Show Interviews 4-5-68 with James Farmer and others
13- CBS News Bulletin (joined in progress) with Dan Rather concerning looting in Washington and Federal troops sent into Washington.
14- CBS News with Walter Cronkite
15- Huntley- Brinkley Report segment (NBC)
16- WTOP News Special Report with Stephen Gear about rioting in Washington.
17- WMAL (ABC) News Special Report with Steve Schatz concerning rioting and curfew in Washington.
18- WTTG News Special Report with Wally Bruner and John Goldsmith
19- WMAL News Special Report with Steve Schatz (joined in progress) reporting tanks in Washington
20- WTTG News Special Report with Wally Bruner and John Goldsmith.
1968-04-06, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Award Songs" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-04-07, WGY, 59 min.
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.
1968-04-07, CBS, 60 min.
Vietnam peace talks in Hanoi
Martin Luther King funeral on Tuesday
A memorial to Dr. King today at 1:30 PM.
Rod MacLeish reports for CBS news.
Also, an excerpt from WABC Radio news with George Hayes.
WABC-Music, news, George Hayes on rioting reduced in Washington, Chicago, Baltimore, Pittsburgh...King funeral to be held Tuesday...Today a memorial to King at !:30pm...WABC news, Monitor radio news...walk of understanding in New Jersey, Rally in East Harlem, Marion Anderson to speak tonight...all sports postponed tonight, museums closed, Broadway is closed, comments from mayor of New York John Lindsay, Ewin Newman Special Report "National Day of Morning" /WCBS News Radio 88 WNEW news...Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee read from the Bible, WINS Radio reports "...looking for the killer." WCBS news 88 WNESW news with Gene Wyman, Sam Donaldson "Martin Luther King special memorial tribute report ABC TV "MLK: The 26 Non Violent Way" Nelson Rockefeller, Roy Wilkins, Sammy Davis Jr....short round table discussion.
1968-04-08, 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
1968-04-08, NBC, 10 min.
January 22, 1968-May 14, 1973. Inspired by Ernie Kovacs' approach to comedy, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin hosted this series of fast-moving sight gags, one-liners, short skits, and blackouts. The shows was an immediate hit and reflected the pace of TV comedy shows to follow. Among the many regulars on the show were Dennis Allen, Chelsea Brown, Ruth Buzzi, Judy Carne, Byron Gilliam, Arte Johnson, Ann Elder, Johnny Brown, Henry Gibson, Teresa Graves, Richard Dawson, Larry Hovis, Goldie Hawn, Gary Owens, Jeremy Lloyd, Dave Madden, Lily Tomlin, Nancie Phillips, Pamela Rodgers, Alan Sues, Barbara Sharma, and Jo Anne Worley.
Guests are George Jessel a nd Flip Wilson. First ten minutes.
1968-04-09, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
1968-04-09, CBS, 27 min.
Today's events: A look back
Retrospect from Roger Mudd
March on Washington 8-28-63
Nobel Peace Prize acceptance
Response to "Black Power" ethic and incident with James Meredith
Open housing in Milwaukee (Dr. King interview)
Mountain top speech "non-violence" stand
Walter Cronkite comments on "Free At Last" tombstone
Charles Kuralt at Moorehouse College
Excerpt of NBC News with Chet Huntley and Edwin Newman
1968-04-11, WNBC, 10 min.
24,500 reservists called up for duty
Hanoi-US negotiations for peace talks (First for Vietnam war)
21,000 US troops killed since 1961
The civil rights bill is passed, becomes active in 1970
Host: Jim Hartz.
1968-04-11, SYN, 29 min.
1965-1967 (Syndicated)
A two-hour talk show hosted by controversial American radio and television talk show host Joe Pyne (December 22nd, 1924-March 23, 1970. Much like the Alan Burke Show, Pyne's show was dominated by eccentrics, crackpots, and controversial guests, whom Pyne delighted in insulting. Pyne pioneered the confrontational style of hosting in which he advocates a viewpoint and argues with guests and audience members. His style was a major influence on other controversial talk show hosts such as Wally George and Morton Downey, Jr.
In the 1950s, television was replacing radio as America's primary medium. In 1954, Pyne moved to television with The Joe Pyne Show broadcast by WDEL-TV in Wilmington, Delaware. In mid-1957, he moved to Los Angeles but his initial efforts to gain fame were unsuccessful and he returned to the Wilmington area. There he began doing a TV talk show on WVUE-Channel 12, which was also seen in Philadelphia, and got some positive reviews from critics.(Interestingly, while he would later be regarded as a bigot), in the late 1950's,the local black press generally praised him for inviting black news makers on his show to discuss various issues.
Topic: Homosexuality (Part 11)
Guest: Robert Humphrey, United States Mission, Audience questions Humphries.
1968-04-12, 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.
Don Rickles is guest host, broadcast from Port Hueneme, CA.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"You Are My Sunshine"...........Ray Charles and Raylettes
"Georgia on My Mind," "What'd I Say?".....Ray Charles
"I Couldn't Live Without Your Love"....Four King Cousins
"You'd Better Love Me While You May," "The More I See You"
..................................................Susan Barrett
1968-04-19, 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.
Jim Lange is guest host, broadcast from Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, California.
1968-04-20, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Salute to Secretaries" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-04-21, 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.
1968-04-21, ABC, 16 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:
10-year-old Steven Samples is bitten by a shark in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Attacks in Saigon
Hubert Humphrey says he would defeat Richard Nixon
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.
1968-04-21, ABC, 27 min.
November 27, 1960-November 8, 1981. Newsmakers were interviewed by journalists on this public affairs program, ABC's counterpart of CBS's "Face The Nation" and NBC's "Meet The Press." In its earliest weeks, the series was entitled "ABC Press Conference."
"The Race To The White House." Interviewers in Washington are Sam Donaldson and Richard C. Harsh.
Howard K. Smith hosts.
Howard K. Smith is the moderator
1968-04-22, WCBS, 52 min.
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass criss-crossed the country for their second TV special. Herb, in addition to playing over 17 different numbers, sings "This Guy's In Love With You," to his wife Sharon.
Dupe of # 5263
1968-04-22, NBC, 17 min.
January 22, 1968-May 14, 1973. Inspired by Ernie Kovacs' approach to comedy, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin hosted this series of fast-moving sight gags, one-liners, short skits, and blackouts. The shows was an immediate hit and reflected the pace of TV comedy shows to follow. Among the many regulars on the show were Dennis Allen, Chelsea Brown, Ruth Buzzi, Judy Carne, Byron Gilliam, Arte Johnson, Ann Elder, Johnny Brown, Henry Gibson, Teresa Graves, Richard Dawson, Larry Hovis, Goldie Hawn, Gary Owens, Jeremy Lloyd, Dave Madden, Lily Tomlin, Nancie Phillips, Pamela Rodgers, Alan Sues, Barbara Sharma, and Jo Anne Worley.
Guest: Barbara Feldon. Johnny Carson cameo appearance.
1968-04-23, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
1968-04-24, 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.
1968-04-24, CBS, 23 min.
Eric Sevareid commentary about United Kingdom non-discrimination bill, UK has 2% negro population versus 12% for the US.
South Africa excluded from 1968 Olympics.
Charles Kuralt reports on latest fad, "space sleds."