1970-05-20, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. This was the first broadcast of the series. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-05-27, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-06-10, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-06-24, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-07-01, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-07-08, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-07-22, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. This was the "Music and Comedy from London" broadcast. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-08-05, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-08-12, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-08-19, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-08-26, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1970-09-02, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. This was the final broadcast of the season. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-06-02, WNBC, 53 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971.
A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
Des O'Connor launches a second summer season of 14 variety one hour shows taped in London.
Paul Griffith is the announcer.
Des O'Connor begins the program singing, "Everybody's Beautiful."
Special guest, Jack Benny, states how he came to be on this show via a long distance call from Des while Jack was vacationing in Hawaii. Jack decided to fly to London if his salary request of $12,000 was met.
Other comedic moments between Des and Jack include:
-A debate who will take whom to dinner?
-Jack's appearance at the London Palladium.
-How expensive London is currently with its new currency.
-Sharing Des O'Connor's dressing room.
-Jack's blue eyes.
-The greatness of how Jack tells jokes.
-Des O'Connor's admiration for Jack Benny as far back as he can
remember.
-Constructive criticism from Des to Jack related to his timing (too slow), and to his unfunny walk.
Jack Benny participates in "I Say, I Say, a weekly segment.
Des sings "they T re It my Way," and "It's Impossible."
Des O'Connor tells Irish jokes.
Also on the show are the singing New Faces, and regulars, Jack Douglas and Connie Stevens.
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
"Is it True?" "Snowbird".............................Des O'Connor
"Puppet Man".......................................Connie Stevens
"Just to Know You"...................Des O'Connor, Connie Stevens
"Hold on to What You've Got"......Des O'Connor, New Faces
1971-06-09, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-06-16, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-06-23, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-06-30, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-07-07, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-07-14, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-07-21, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-08-11, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-08-11, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-08-18, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-08-18, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).
1971-09-01, WNBC, 52 min.
May 20, 1970-September 2, 1970; June 2, 1971-September 1, 1971. A summer variety series taped in London, starring singer Des O'Connor. Other regulars included Jack Douglas, the MacGregor Brothers (1970), and Connie Stevens (1971).