September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963.
Comedian Danny Thomas and singer-actress Shirley Jones join Perry's cross-country TV tour at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis on tis live telecast. Also on hand for Perry Como's fourth special of the season are the Ray Charles Singers and announcer Frank Gallop.
Danny Thomas offers one of his night-club routines in a Yiddish accent. He also confirms the gratefulness all should have living in America.
Thomas also joins in the singing and invites Perry to appear as a guest on his next special.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"St. Louis Blues," "Somebody, Somewhere,"
St. Louis Melody--------------------------------------Perry Como
"Something's Coming", medley from "Oklahoma!" "Carousel"
and "Music Man"........Perry Como, Shirley Jones, Danny Thomas
"Lida Rose"...................................Perry Como, Shirley Jones
In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.