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#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.
1957-12-08, 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.
1969-07-09, WNET, 50 min.
- Eddie Jackson
- Eddie Jefferson
- Coleman Hawkins
- Dan Morgenstern
- Roy Eldrich
- Barry Harris
- Bob Cousins
- Truck Partha
- Franz Jackson
N.E.T. FESTIVAL- December 6, 1967 - September 29, 1970 A Public Broadcasting Series of American and Foreign produced programming devoted to the exploration of the arts. On May 19, 1969 Coleman Hawkins "The Hawk" died of bronchial pneumonia at age 64. This memorial tribute includes a session taped at Chicago (WTTW-TV), shortly before Hawkins died. Performing with him are old rivals Roy Eldridge on trumpet, Barry Harris on piano, drummer Bob Cousins and Truck Partha on bass. Some of Hawkins signatures are played: "Yesterdays," "I Can't Get Started," "Disorder at the Border," and "Like Someone in Love." Hawkins' friends reassemble for this broadcast to play "Blue's for Hawk," Also appearing is jazz singer Eddie Jefferson, vocalizing in the style of Hawkins' immortal "Body and Soul" solo. Chicagoan Franz Jackson backs Jefferson on tenor sax. Dan Morgenstern, editor-in-chief of Down Beat magazine, offers a biography of his longtime friend. NOTE: Joined in progress, missing the opening.