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#13178: ARTHUR MURRAY PARTY, THE
Order1957-05-07, NBC, 4 min.
July 20th, 1950-September 7th, 1950 (ABC) October 15th, 1950-March 11th, 1951 (Dumont Network) April 2nd, 1951-June 25th, 1951 (ABC) September 19th-May 11th, 1952 (ABC) July 11th 1952-August 29th, 1952 (CBS) October 12th, 1952-April 26th, 1953 (Dumont Network) June 28th, 1953-October 4th, 1953 (CBS) October 12th, 1953-April 12th, 1954 (NBC) June 15th, 1954-September 14th, 1954 (NBC) June 28th, 1955-September 13th, 1955 (NBC) April 5th, 1956-September 27th, 1956 (CBS) April 9th, 1957-September 16th, 1957 (NBC) September 29th, 1958-September 6th, 1960 (NBC) The Arthur Murray Party was one of a handful of shows broadcast on all four major commercial television networks during the 1950s. Ballroom dancing was the theme of the show each week. Mostly a summer replacement series, it featured guests who performed comedy sketches and songs. Each show featured ballroom dancing contests. Arthur Murray's wife, Kathryn Murray was the show's host. In this episode, the guests are Rock and Roll DJ Alan Freed and singer Guy Mitchell who sings "Rock-A-Billy-Rock."
1957-05-08, WCBS, 54 min.
October 27, 1953-June 21, 1955 (ABC). July 6, 1955-June 12, 1963 (CBS). Broadcast live from New York, this dramatic anthology series was telecast biweekly. It became the last hold-out representing anthology "Golden Age" television programming. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.1957-05-10, NBC, 11 min.
December 16th, 1951- September 6th, 1959 (NBC) January 12th, 1967-September 10th, 1970 (NBC) One of the most famous crime shows in television history. It Starred Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday with Ben Alexander as Friday's sidekick and George Fennerman who replaced Hal Gibney the announcer. In 1967, the show was revived with Webb once again playing the role of Joe Friday and Harry Morgan portraying Friday's partner, Bill Gannon. The revival was titled Dragnet '67. The open and first 11 minutes are heard. Sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes.
#13181: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
Order1957-05-11, NBC, 8 min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. 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. Liberace is the guest. NOTE: An early example of the new 8 second NBC OPENING COLOR announcement: " The following program is brought to you in LIVING color on NBC." Formerly, the opening announcement stated the word COMPATIBLE color...
#13182: WHAT'S MY LINE?
Order1957-05-11, WCBS, 6 min.
February 2nd, 1950-September 3rd, 1967 (CBS) 1968-1975- Syndicated Television's longest-running primetime game show. The panelists would try and guess the occupation of the contestant. Cards would be flipped worth $5.00 each. If the panel could not guess the contestant's line of walk after $50.00 was reached, the contestant would be declared the winner. The final contestant would always be a mystery guest who was known to the public, with the panel wearing blindfolds. Some of the panelists over the years included Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, and Fred Allen. John Daly was the show's host for its entire seventeen-year network run. The show's final episode aired on Sunday, September 3rd, 1967 with host John Daly appearing as the mystery guest. The show returned in syndication with the same format in 1968 with Wally Bruner as the host. He was replaced by Larry Blyden in 1972. Blyden remained the host until 1975 when the show ceased production. Blyden died in 1975 after suffering injuries from a car accident. Adolph Menjou and Greer Garson join Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf as guest panelists. The mystery guest is Walter Brennan. Host: John Daly.
1957-05-16, CBS, 30 min.
- Polly Bergen
- Helen Morgan
- Hogey Carmichael
- Slyvia Sidney
- Robert Lowery
- Reginald Denny
- Ronnie Burns
- Lili Gentle
- Benay Venuta
- James Westerfield
- Williard Sage
- Paul Lambert
- Glenn Turnbull
- Dan Frazer
- Benny Carter
- Robin Morse
- Al Hopson
- Jimmy Cross
- Sidney Clute
- James Nolan
- Larry Kerr
- Nicky Blair
- Mavis Neal Palmer
- Burt Nelson
- Don Anderson
- William Forest
- Lewis Charles
- Eve McVeagh
- Dana Wynter
- Brandon. Beach
- Paul Bradley
- Morgan Brown
- Donald Chaffin
- Sam Finn
- Kennegh Gibson
- Joe Gilbert
- Richard Joy
- Eddie Kane
- Max Mannes
- William Meader
- Hans Moebus
- Cosmo Sardo
- Bernard Sell
- Al Silvani
October 4th, 1956- May 18th, 1960 (CBS) CBS anthology series considered to be the most ambitious of all the early day TV anthology series with top talent performing. During it's first three seasons, Playhouse '90 presented ninety-minute dramas. It was broadcast as a series of specials during the 1959-60 season. Reruns were aired in 1961. More than 100 plays were presented, many of them live, featuring top ranked directors and excellent scripts. This episode features "The Helen Morgan Story." Helen Morgan is a Broadway legend. Her story told by her mother from her early start in speakeasies to star of top-rated shows and owning her own club. Her fatal descent into alcoholism is also covered. Polly Bergen stars as Helen Morgan.
#13183: DINAH SHORE SHOW, THE
Order1957-05-17, NBC, 8 min.
November 27th, 1951-July 18th, 1957 (NBC) October 20th, 1957- June 25th, 1962 (NBC) From 1951 until 1957 Dinah Shore hosted a fifteen musical show which was seen only once or twice a week before the NBC evening news. During the 1956-1957 TV Season, in addition to her 15-minute show, Dinah starred in a number of specials that were sponsored by Chevrolet broadcast on Sunday evenings. The second series of television Specials was telecast as a one-hour variety show on Sunday Evenings, from 1957-1962. They were mostly produced and aired three times a week. Guests stars would broadcast the fourth week. Dinah's guests are Art Carney and Boris Karloff.
#13184: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
Order1957-05-18, NBC, 3 min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. 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. Perry's guest is comedian Joey Bishop.
#13190: MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW, THE
Order1957-05-19, ABC, 25 min.
April 28th, 1957-September 14th, 1958 (ABC) A half-hour interview series with host Mike Wallace. Mike Wallace interviews gangster Mickey Cohen. Cohen discusses the rackets and calls the Los Angeles police chief William H. Parker "a sadistic degenerate." NOTE: The vast majority of the 72 episodes of ABC’s The Mike Wallace Interview are collected (and have been digitized) at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas. Several of those episodes exist solely on audio. However, one of the most controversial episodes–in which Wallace interviewed Mickey Cohen–is not part of the Ransom collection. Nor can it be found at any of the other big four television archives. It can, however, be found at Archival Television Audio, Inc. ATA has the complete Mickey Cohen episode (originally broadcast May 19th, 1957). It also has the retraction read by ABC’s Oliver Treyz the following week, October 26, 1957; Ransom has this episode (with Senator Wayne Morse) but the retraction by Treyz is not included nor is a brief retraction by Wallace himself.
#13190A: MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW, THE
Order1957-05-19, ABC, 28 min.
April 28th, 1957-September 14th, 1958 (ABC) A half-hour interview series with host Mike Wallace. Mike Wallace interviews gangster Mickey Cohen. Cohen discusses the rackets and calls the Los Angeles police chief William H. Parker "a sadistic degenerate." Also included, the opening of the "lost" Mike Wallace Interview, broadcast, the following week, May 26, 1958: Host Mike Wallace issues an apology and retracts the statements made by Mickey Cohen, the week before, that adversely reflected the character of Los Angeles police chief William H.Parker and others. Vice President of ABC TV Oliver Treyz appears and retracts all statements Mickey Cohen made adversely reflecting the character of the Los Angeles Police Chief William H. Parker, and others. NOTE: The vast majority of the 72 episodes of ABC’s The Mike Wallace Interview are collected (and have been digitized) at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas. Several of those episodes exist solely on audio. However, one of the most controversial episodes–in which Wallace interviewed Mickey Cohen–is not part of the Ransom collection. Nor can it be found at any of the other big four television archives. It can, however, be found at Archival Television Audio, Inc. ATA has the complete Mickey Cohen episode (originally broadcast May 19th, 1957). It also has the retraction read by ABC’s Oliver Treyz the following week, October 26, 1957; Ransom has this episode (with Senator Wayne Morse) but the retraction by Treyz is not included nor is a brief retraction by Wallace himself.
1957-05-20, NBC, 6 min.
- Jose Greco
- Elaine Stritch
- George Gobel
- Beatrice Arthur
- Ray Bolger
- Bill Haley
- Kay Armen
- Richard Haydn
- Muriel Landers
- Vera-Ellen
October 21st, 1956-June 13th, 1957 (NBC) Hour-long musical comedy series scheduled approximately every other week. Series star Ray Bolger played himself and Elaine Stritch co-starred as the operator of the Greenwich Village Inn. Originally seen on Sunday afternoons,it later shifted to various time slots during the week. This episode is "The Old Soft Shoe."
1957-05-22, WNBC, 25 min.
October 1, 1952-September 10, 1961 (NBC TV). 1970 & 1983 (SYNDICATED). NBC 30th Anniversary Show televised February 26, 1981, co- hosted by Ralph Edwards and David Frost. THIS IS YOUR LIFE was hosted by Ralph Edwards. It was a sentimental human interest show which he began on radio in 1948. Each week a special guest was lured to the studio by a ruse and then surprised as Edward's announced, "This is your Life!" Long lost friends and relatives materialized during the ensuing half hour to relive long-forgotten incidents going back to early childhood. The programs were broadcast LIVE and reverted to Video Tape at the start of the 1959-1960 season, at which time most of the telecasts were pre-recorded. Bob Warren announcer. The surprised guest received a 16mm film of the program and a Bell & Howell projector. The guest is Dr. Lee DeForest (1873-1961), the inventor and self-described "Father of Radio," and a pioneer in the development of sound-on-film recording used for motion pictures. Included guests whom surprise Dr. DeForest are his wife, Marie, Eugenia, Allen B. DuMont, and Eugenia Ferrar who was the first person in history to sing over a wireless radio broadcast in 1907. Dr. Lee De Forest highlights of the program include: an introduction by Allen B. DuMont, who talks about the inspiring life of De Forest; a review of the inventor's life; visits from his sister Mary and a childhood friend, who reminisce about De Forest's formative years; De Forest recalls working his way through Yale, an experiment that got him into trouble at the university, and his first achievement in radio transmission; a visit from the friend who helped him to experiment with the wireless, a visit from friends who recall the risks De Forest took in Cuba while attempting to set up the wireless for the Navy and the invention of the three element radio tube; and a visit from his wife Marie, and three daughters. One Comet Cleanser commercial is included. Ralph Edwards is the host. Announcer is Bob Warren.
#13192: JACKIE GLEASON SHOW, THE
Order1957-05-25, WCBS, 5 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970 After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one hour variety format with a Honyemooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show. Jack E. Leonard is the guest. There is a JOE THE BARTENDER segment with Jackie Gleason behind the bar.
#10533: ROSEMARY CLOONEY SHOW, THE
Order1957-05-28, SYN, 6 min.
- Rosemary Clooney
- Carol Channing
- Nelson Riddle Orchestra
- Hi-Los
- Bob Morse
- Clark Burrows
- Gene Purling
- Bob Strasen
1956-1957 (SYN) Series of thirty- nine syndicated half-hour variety shows, hosted by Rosemary Clooney. Also featured were the Hi-Lo's, and the Nelson Riddle orchestra. In the fall of 1957, Clooney hosted her own network series, The Lux Show Starring Rosemary Clooney. Guest : Carol Channing Musical highlights- "How About You" sung by Rosemary Clooney and a Carol Channing, Charleston number from "Lend An Ear." Hi-Los singing group also appear. NOTE; Syndicated in other parts of the country and broadcast at different times on different dates including June 2, 1957.
#13195: JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE
Order1957-06-02, CBS, 2 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. The Jack Benny signature "Your Money Or Your Life" skit is performed.
#13196: TWENTY-ONE
Order1957-06-02, NBC, 8 min.
September 12th,1956-October, 16th 1958 This quiz show was NBC's answer to the popular CBS quiz the $64,000 question and was hosted by series co-creator Jack Barry. Contestant Charles Van Doren proved to be the most popular of all the show's contestants although Elfreda Von Nardroff went home with the most money after twenty-one appearances. The two contestants were placed in isolation booths where they were asked a series of questions. Van Doren would often make facial expressions in his booth when asked a question he was struggling with. It was discovered later that Van Doren had been given some of the answers. Another contestant, Herbert Stempel blew the whistle on the show accusing the program of giving some of the answers to the contestants. In October 1958 the show was removed from the air as the quiz show scandal was becoming more widely-known. The guest contestants are Henry Bloomgarden and James Snodgrass. Jack Barry is the host.
#13198: I'VE GOT A SECRET
Order1957-06-05, CBS, 2 min.
June 19th, 1952- April 3rd, 1967 (CBS) Syndicated- 1972 June 15th, 1976-July 6th, 1976 (CBS) Popular prime time game show in which four panelists try to guess the secret of the contestant. Garry Moore hosted the show from 1952-1964 and was replaced by Steve Allen. Allen also hosted the 1972 syndicated version. Bill Cullen hosted the 1976 CBS version which had a brief run of less than one month. Among the panelists are Faye Emerson, Henry Morgan, and Bill Cullen. The guest is Eddie Cantor. Host: Garry Moore.
#13199: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
Order1957-06-05, NBC, 14 min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. 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. Guests are Ethel Merman and Ed Wynn. Perry Como and Ethel Merman sing Irving Berlin melodies.
#10534: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1957-06-09, NBC, 8 min.
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr. Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez. Guests: Abbe Lane, Meg Miles, Erin O'Brien. Highlights: "Where's The Happy Ending?"- Erin O'Brien "All Of You," - Abbe Lane and Meg Miles - "Melancholy Baby."
#10535: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1957-06-09, NBC, min.
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr. Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez. Guest: Meg Myles who sings "My Melancholy Baby,"
#10536: DINAH SHORE SHOW, THE
Order1957-06-14, NBC, 2 min.
November 27th, 1951-July 18th, 1957 (NBC) October 20th, 1957- June 25th, 1962 (NBC) From 1951 until 1957 Dinah Shore hosted a fifteen musical show which was seen only once or twice a week before the NBC evening news. During the 1956-1957 TV Season, in addition to her 15-minute show, Dinah starred in a number of specials that were sponsored by Chevrolet broadcast on Sunday evenings. The second series of television Specials was telecast as a one-hour variety show on Sunday Evenings, from 1957-1962. They were mostly produced and aired three times a week. Guests stars would broadcast the fourth week. Guest: Fred McMurray Highlight: Dinah Shore and Fred McMurray sing "I Won't Dance."
#10537A: NAT KING COLE SHOW,
Order1957-06-24, NBC, 13 min.
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. Announcer: Bill Hanrahan This entire show is dedicated to the music compositions of song writer extraordinaire, Harry Warren. Harry tells Nat how he wrote such classics as "September in the Rain," and "Lullabye of Broadway" which Nat King Cole sings. Harry Warren at the piano with the Randy Van Horne Singers singing "We're in the Money." Nat sings "Plenty of Mohey and You," "Lu Lu's Back in Town," and "You'll Never Know." NOTE: Last 15 minute show.
#13200: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1957-06-30, NBC, 22 min.
Commercials included in this TV Audio Air Check are, Jergens Woodbury beauty bar, Crosley and Bandix Home Appliances, Crosley radio and Television, and Viceroy Cigarettes.
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable, was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez. Steve's guests are Bob Hope, George Jessel, and former New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker (on film). A tribute is given to Walker.1957-07-07, CBS, 12 min.
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971 ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN) Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles. Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive. The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture. Guests include Jack Paar, Theresa Brewer, Gary Cooper, and Louis Armstrong. NOTE: Jack Paar is introduced by Ed Sullivan who mentions that young comic Paar now has his own TV show. This was to be the sixth and final appearance by Jack Paar on The Ed Sullivan. Previous appearances: May 20, 1956, June 24, 1956, Oct. 21, 1956, Dec. 16, 1956, April 28, 1957.
#10538: MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW, THE
Order1957-08-11, ABC, 26 min.
April 28th, 1957-September 14th, 1958-ABC A half-hour interview series with host Mike Wallace. Dagmar is interviewed on a myriad of topics including: -Psychoanalysis -Jayne Mansfield -Problems of Television -Income Taxes -Usage of Tranquilizers Dagmar comments of Jayne Mansfield appearing earlier this evening on The Ed Sullivan Show. She states that what is more important than Beauty is Brains. Dagmar talks about her debut on OPEN HOUSE seven years ago when she was purely a sex object. She tells Mike that she would love to do a Broadway Musical. Other discussion includes, why she left television, making more money now off TV, Jerry Lester's comment about her, marriage to Danny Dayton, love to have a child at 36 years of age... would be an excellent mother, admiration for Danny Thomas, and hating to be still called an "intellectual idiot." Dagmar discusses her eating habits and improtance that everyone should receive a college education. Also comments on women wrestlers.
#10537D: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1957-08-11, NBC, 10 min.
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable, was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez. On this broadcast Jane Russell sings "When A Woman Loves A Man." Larry Storch stand-up routine, Jayne Mansfield tells Ed she creates a screen pesonna that really is not she, Jerry Lee Lewis sings "Whole Lot of Shakin."
#10288: MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEWS
Order1957-08-25, WNTA, min.
1957-1958 (ABC) 1959-1960 (WNTA) A series of interviews hosted by Mike Wallace. This program was carried in 1957-1958 by ABC television and in 1959-1960 by WNTA-TV Channel 13 in New York City. Guest: Fred Otash, private detective, employed by "Confidential" Magazine. Subject: The ethics of private investigation. This program is joined in progress.
#13213: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1957-09-15, NBC, 9 min.
- Don Knotts
- Steve Allen
- Eddie Fisher
- Ralph Edwards
- John Payne
- George Gobel
- Gisele McKenzie
- Tennessee Ernie Ford
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian, author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez. Guests include Tennessee Ernie Ford, John Payne, Gisele McKenzie, Eddie Fisher, and George Gobel. A preview of the 1957 Fall season on NBC.
1957-09-15, NBC, min.
October 16th, 1955-June 8th, 1958, (NBC) Sunday afternoon documentary series. Most of the the ninety-minute shows focused on a single topic, and featured live reports throughout North America. It was hosted by Dave Garroway. On this season premiere, host Dave Garroway takes a fascinating look into our interplanetary future. The men and missiles, the project's and prospects, on "The Challenge Of Space." At the Aero-Medical Center of the Wright Air Development, men are undergoing rigorous testing to learn how space suits should be designed. In Edwards, California, at the Air Force Flight Test Center, X-planes set records for altitude and speed. Washington D.C., the story of the earth satellite is recounted at the Vanguard Computing Center. Huntsville, Alabama, A giant missile is assembled and test-fired at Rocket City. Santa Suzana, Cal, A powerful rocket engine undergoes test-firing at Rocketdyne Facilities. Guest: Charles Van Doren.
#13216: TWENTY-ONE
Order1957-09-23, NBC, 5 min.
September 12th,1956-October, 16th 1958 This quiz show was NBC's answer to the popular CBS quiz the $64,000 question and was hosted by series co-creator Jack Barry. Contestant Charles Van Doren proved to be the most popular of all the show's contestants although Elfreda Von Nardroff went home with the most money after twenty-one appearances. The two contestants were placed in isolation booths where they were asked a series of questions. Van Doren would often make pained facial expressions in his booth when asked a question he was struggling with. It was discovered later that Van Doren had been given some of the answers. Another contestant, Herbert Stempel blew the whistle on the show accusing the program of giving some of the answers to the contestants. In October 1958 the show was removed from the air as the quiz show scandal was becoming more widely-known. The guest contestants are David Mayer and Harold Craig.
#10216: PLAYHOUSE 90: "TOPAZ"
Order1957-09-26, CBS, 78 min.
October 4, 1956 - May 18, 1960 Most television historians and critics of the medium would agree that PLAYHOUSE 90 was the most ambitious of TV's dramatic anthology series which was a genre that thrived and predominated in the 1950's. PLAYHOUSE 90 presented a ninety-minute dream each Thursday evening, mostly LIVE during its first two year run. It was broadcast as a series of specials during the 1959-1960 season, and reruns were aired in 1961. More than 100 plays were presented during the series four seasons on television. A mild-mannered schoolteacher gradually abandons all his principles and finds the success which has always hitherto eluded him.
1957-09-29, WPIX, 22 min.
- Russ Hodges
- Willie Mays
- Dusty Rhodes
- Johnny Antonelli
- Whitey Lockman
- Bobby Thomson
- Wes Westrum
- Don Mueller
- Bill Rigney
- Jim Woods
- Bob Delaney
- George Levy
- Daryl Spencer
- Hans Lobert
- Red Murray
- Sid Gordon
- Buddy Kerr
- Eddie Brannick
- Danny OConnell
The final New York Giant Baseball Game played in New York at the Polo Grounds by the New York Giant baseball team. The Giants moved into the Polo Grounds in 1891. After today's final game they will be leaving many memories, mourners and an empty baseball park behind. Radio came to the Giants in 1939. Television's first full season came in 1948. Steve Ellis called the shots that first TV season over the NBC network. In 1949 WPIX, with Russ Hodges and Al Helfer, at the mikes took over the telecasting, providing memorable play by play moments including those by Willie Mays and the most audacious New York Giant recording of them all, by Hodges, of the National League Winning home run by Bobby Thomson in 1951. In what is considered the only known WPIX TV video or audio opening of a regularly scheduled New York Giant game we hear the theme music and opening by broadcaster, in the booth, Jim Woods, who reminds the viewers that the ballgame is coming to them by Knickerbocker Beer and Pall Mall cigarettes. We hear George Levy New York Giant public address announcer naming today's line-up in the background. Announcer, Jim Woods, states that manager Bill Rigney wants to pack the Giant line-up with as many 1954 New York Giant players as possible, including catcher Wes Westrum who hasn't started a game in quite some time. NEW YORK GIANTS STARTING LINE-UP 1B - Danny O'Connell RF - Don Mueller CF - Willie Mays LF - Dusty Rhodes 3B - Bobby Thomson (traded by the Giants in 1954 and returning for one more half season in 1957) 1B - Whitey Lockman SS - Daryl Spencer C - Wes Westrum P - Johnny Antonelli After announcing the first lead off hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates we segue to the bottom of the ninth inning, Giants losing 9 to 1. Bob Delaney does play by play. Don Meuller flies out. Willie Mays gets a resounding standing ovation (banging on the roof of the Giant dugout can be heard. Willie makes out ending his 1957 season with a .333 batting average. The final New York Giant out at the Polo Grounds is made by Dusty Rhodes. NOTE: In 2014 a version of this tape was presented in person by Phil Gries to the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and to a friend of Willie Mays, to be given to him. We hear announcer Russ Hodges, from the center field New York Giant clubhouse reminiscing about past Giant teams who played at the Polo Grounds (1942, 1944, 1946, 1951, 1954). Giant fans surround him and chant "Stay team stay." Hodges interviews manager Bill Rigney from his New York Giant Clubhouse Office. He states that today is a sad day. He discuses plans for managing the 1958 San Francisco Giants. Russ Hodges interviews former NY Giant players, including Hans Lobert who began his baseball career in 1903 playing for the Giants from 1915-1917, Red Murray who played with the Giants from 1909-1914, Sid Gordon who retired as a Giant during the middle of last season, Buddy Kerr great short stop for the New York Giants over a period of six years during the 1940's, and Eddie Brannick who joined the New York Giant organization in 1905 as an office boy working his way up to Club Secretary / Office manager, remaining with the club for a total of 65 years. Russ Hodges becomes poetic reading a verse he has written about the departure of the New York Giants form New York. Russ Hodges and Bob Delaney sign off. THE END OF AN ERA Duplicate of #11075.
1957-09-29, WPIX, 6 min.
- Russ Hodges
- Willie Mays
- Dusty Rhodes
- Johnny Antonelli
- Whitey Lockman
- Bobby Thomson
- Wes Westrum
- Don Mueller
- Bill Rigney
- Jim Woods
- Bob Delaney
- George Levy
- Danny OConnel
- Daryl Spencer
- Hans Lobert
- Red Murray
- Sid Gordon
- Buddy Kerr
- Eddie Brannick
ATA #13222B is a six minute excerpt edited from the ATA #13222A TV Audio Air Check, outlined below. It contains ONLY the ninth inning, as announced by Bob Delaney, which includes a rare retrospective TV broadcast audio description of Willie Mays' last at bat, in the Polo Grounds, as a New York Giant. ATA#13222A The final New York Giant Baseball Game played in New York at the Polo Grounds by the New York Giant baseball team. The Giants moved into the Polo Grounds in 1891. After today's final game they will be leaving many memories, mourners and an empty baseball park behind. Radio came to the Giants in 1939. Television's first full season came in 1948. Steve Ellis called the shots that first TV season over the NBC network. In 1949 WPIX, with Russ Hodges and Al Helfer, at the mikes took over the telecasting, providing memorable play by play moments including those by Willie Mays and the most audacious New York Giant recording of them all, by Hodges, of the National League Winning home run by Bobby Thomson in 1951. In what is considered the only known WPIX TV video or audio opening of a regularly scheduled New York Giant game we hear the theme music and opening by broadcaster, in the booth, Jim Woods, who reminds the viewers that the ballgame is coming to them by Knickerbocker Beer and Pall Mall cigarettes. We hear George Levy New York Giant public address announcer naming today's line-up in the background. Announcer, Jim Woods, states that manager Bill Rigney wants to pack the Giant line-up with as many 1954 New York Giant players as possible, including catcher Wes Westrum who hasn't started a game in quite some time. NEW YORK GIANTS STARTING LINE-UP 1B - Danny O'Connell RF - Don Mueller CF - Willie Mays LF - Dusty Rhodes 3B - Bobby Thomson (traded by the Giants in 1954 and returning for one more half season in 1957) 1B - Whitey Lockman SS - Daryl Spencer C - Wes Westrum P - Johnny Antonelli After announcing the first lead off hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates we segue to the bottom of the ninth inning, Giants losing 9 to 1. Bob Delaney does play by play. Don Meuller flies out. Willie Mays gets a resounding standing ovation (banging on the roof of the Giant dugout can be heard. Willie makes out ending his 1957 season with a .333 batting average. The final New York Giant out at the Polo Grounds is made by Dusty Rhodes. NOTE: In 2014 a version of this tape was presented in person by Phil Gries to the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and to a friend of Willie Mays, to be given to him. We hear announcer Russ Hodges, from the center field New York Giant clubhouse reminiscing about past Giant teams who played at the Polo Grounds (1942, 1944, 1946, 1951, 1954). Giant fans surround him and chant "Stay team stay." Hodges interviews manager Bill Rigney from his New York Giant Clubhouse Office. He states that today is a sad day. He discuses plans for managing the 1958 San Francisco Giants. Russ Hodges interviews former NY Giant players, including Hans Lobert who began his baseball career in 1903 playing for the Giants from 1915-1917, Red Murray who played with the Giants from 1909-1914, Sid Gordon who retired as a Giant during the middle of last season, Buddy Kerr great short stop for the New York Giants over a period of six years during the 1940's, and Eddie Brannick who joined the New York Giant organization in 1905 as an office boy working his way up to Club Secretary / Office manager, remaining with the club for a total of 65 years. Russ Hodges becomes poetic reading a verse he has written about the departure of the New York Giants form New York. Russ Hodges and Bob Delaney sign off. THE END OF AN ERA
1957-09-29, WOKO, 123 min.
- Roger Craig
- Roy Campanella
- Gil Hodges
- Gino Cimoli
- Vin Scully
- Sandy Koufax
- Randy Jackson
- Mike Wallace
- Ron Cochran
- Don Zimmer
- Jerry Doggett
- Bob Kennedy
- Joe Pignatano
- Richie Ashburn
- Don Landrum
- Ed Bouchee
- Harry Anderson
- Willie Jones
- Solly Hemus
- Joe Lonnett
- Seth Morehead
- Jim Gilliam
- Chico Fernandez
- Phil Gries
The final Brooklyn Dodger baseball game before the Brooklyn Dodgers were scheduled to leave for Los Angeles, California, for the 1958 season, departing Brooklyn after playing 45 years at Ebbets Field. This final Brooklyn Dodger baseball game is played on the road in Philadelphia Pennsylvania against the Philadelphia Phillies. Broadcast on radio WOKO 1460. Vin Scully and Jerry Dogget call the play-by-play. Ironically, this memorable baseball game was not televised to home fans in Brooklyn as was the New York Giants final game at the Polo Grounds. This game is notable also for the fact that it contains the last at bat of Brooklyn Dodger catcher great Roy Campanella who would suffer paralysis as a result of an automobile accident on January 28, 1958, ending his illustrious baseball career. Starting Lineups Brooklyn Dodgers 1 Jim Gilliam 2B 2 Gino Cimoli CF 3 Carl Furillo RF 4 Gil Hodges 1B 5 Bob Kennedy LF 6 Randy Jackson 3B 7 Don Zimmer SS 8 Joe Pignatano C 9 Roger Craig P 10 Sandy Koufax P 11 Roy Campanella PH Philadelphia Phillies 1 Richie Ashburn RF 2 Don Landrum CF 3 Ed Bouchee 1B 4 Harry Anderson LF 5 Willie Jones 3B 6 Solly Hemus 2B 7 Chico Fernandez SS 8 Joe Lonnett C 9 Seth Morehead P NOTE: This is a COMPLETE GAME, unlike radio broadcast versions that exists on the internet and /or housed in other museums or private collector's archives, which contain in their recordings SIX MINUTES of missing counts related to FOUR player at bats. This historic recording (originally a peerless radio broadcast recorded off the air by Pat Rispole) was released to the public by John Miley on May 26, 2015. At the time the recording transfer process from the original 1/4" reel to reel master tape to CD disc includes occasional audio hiss, clicks, gaps, volume level changes, pitch issues, and only the left channel playing. Phil Gries' ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. master copy of this broadcast is COMPLETE containing every pitch, transferred on both Right and Left tracks. The sound rendition of this audio air check contains no pitch issues, clicks, low & high volume aberrations, gaps and contains only very minor hiss. Two commercials have been deleted. A SUPERIOR AND MOST COMPLETE VERSION OF THIS BROADCAST, EXTANT. As an extra bonus and to remind the listener that this was to be the final game the Brooklyn Dodgers would ever play at Ebbets Field this transfer broadcast begins with two brief News broadcast stories indicating the departure of Brooklyn to Los Angeles for the upcoming 1958 season. A- Mike Wallace on the TV Dumont Channel - May 28, 1957. The possibility that Brooklyn Dodgers will be moving at the end of this season. B- Ron Cochran Evening News on WCBS TV- October 8, 1957. It is final. The Dodgers have played in Brooklyn for the last time.
1957-09-29, WCBS, 90 min.
- Julie Andrews
- Rex Harrison
- Diahann Carroll
- Eddy Arnold
- Carol Channing
- Louis Armstrong
- Ethel Merman
- Sonny James
- Peggy Lee
- Mahalia Jackson
- Stubby Kaye
- Matt Mattox
- Norman Luboff Choir
- Benny Goodman
- Stanley Holloway
- Lizzie Miles
- Dinah Washington
- Paul Weston
- Turk Murphy
September 29th,1957-March 21st, 1961 (CBS) An irregularly scheduled collection of culturally outstanding dramas usually presented monthly. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLES FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Presented on "DUPONT SHOW OF THE MONTH." Rex Harrison portrays a visiting Englishman who takes a dim view of American culture. To overcome his skepticism, he is introduced to a wide variety of American musical styles. First show of the series. Highlights: Play It Cool- dancers "Mary Had A Little Lamb" Cha-Cha, Carol Channing "Go West Young Man," Eddy Arnold "Shine On Harvest Moon," Baby bumblebee "Silvery Moon," Singers and dancers "Streets Of Laredo," Singers and dancers "Basin Street Blues," "Trouble I've Seen," Louis Armstrong "Blues In The Night," Peggy Lee "Sit Down, You're Rockin The Boat," Stubby Kaye "Didn't It Rain," Mahalia Jackson "Bill Bailey," Lizzie Miles, Turk Murphy "The Birth Of The Blues," Dinah Washington Blues Sequence, Benny Goodman, Diahann Carroll Jazz Sequence- Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong.
#10497: WHAT'S MY LINE?
Order1957-09-29, WCBS, min.
February 2nd, 1950-September 3rd, 1967 (CBS) 1968-1975- Syndicated Television's longest-running primetime game show. The panelists would try and guess the occupation of the contestant. Cards would be flipped worth $5.00 each. If the panel could not guess the contestant's line of walk after $50.00 was reached, the contestant would be declared the winner. The final contestant would always be a mystery guest who was known to the public, with the panel wearing blindfolds. Some of the panelists over the years included Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, and Fred Allen. John Daly was the show's host for its entire seventeen-year network run. The show's final episode aired on Sunday, September 3rd, 1967 with host John Daly appearing as the mystery guest. The show returned in syndication with the same format in 1968 with Wally Bruner as the host. He was replaced by Larry Blyden in 1972. Blyden remained the host until 1975 when the show ceased production. Blyden died in 1975 after suffering injuries from a car accident. Bennett Cerf subs for moderator John Daly.
1957-09-29, WPIX, 22 min.
- Russ Hodges
- Willie Mays
- Dusty Rhodes
- Johnny Antonelli
- Whitey Lockman
- Bobby Thomson
- Wes Westrum
- Don Mueller
- Bill Rigney
- Jim Woods
- Bob Delaney
- George Levy
- Daryl Spencer
- Hans Lobert
- Red Murray
- Sid Gordon
- Buddy Kerr
- Eddie Brannick
- Danny OConnell
The final New York Giant Baseball Game played in New York at the Polo Grounds by the New York Giant baseball team. The Giants moved into the Polo Grounds in 1891. After today's final game they will be leaving many memories, mourners and an empty baseball park behind. Radio came to the Giants in 1939. Television's first full season came in 1948. Steve Ellis called the shots that first TV season over the NBC network. In 1949 WPIX, with Russ Hodges and Al Helfer, at the mikes took over the telecasting, providing memorable play by play moments including those by Willie Mays and the most audacious New York Giant recording of them all, by Hodges, of the National League Winning home run by Bobby Thomson in 1951. In what is considered the only known WPIX TV video or audio opening of a regularly scheduled New York Giant game we hear the theme music and opening by broadcaster, in the booth, Jim Woods, who reminds the viewers that the ballgame is coming to them by Knickerbocker Beer and Pall Mall cigarettes. We hear George Levy New York Giant public address announcer naming today's line-up in the background. Announcer, Jim Woods, states that manager Bill Rigney wants to pack the Giant line-up with as many 1954 New York Giant players as possible, including catcher Wes Westrum who hasn't started a game in quite some time. NEW YORK GIANTS STARTING LINE-UP 1B - Danny O'Connell RF - Don Mueller CF - Willie Mays LF - Dusty Rhodes 3B - Bobby Thomson (traded by the Giants in 1954 and returning for one more half season in 1957) 1B - Whitey Lockman SS - Daryl Spencer C - Wes Westrum P - Johnny Antonelli After announcing the first lead off hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates we segue to the bottom of the ninth inning, Giants losing 9 to 1. Bob Delaney does play by play. Don Meuller flies out. Willie Mays gets a resounding standing ovation (banging on the roof of the Giant dugout can be heard. Willie makes out ending his 1957 season with a .333 batting average. The final New York Giant out at the Polo Grounds is made by Dusty Rhodes. NOTE: In 2014 a version of this tape was presented in person by Phil Gries to the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and to a friend of Willie Mays, to be given to him. We hear announcer Russ Hodges, from the center field New York Giant clubhouse reminiscing about past Giant teams who played at the Polo Grounds (1942, 1944, 1946, 1951, 1954). Giant fans surround him and chant "Stay team stay." Hodges interviews manager Bill Rigney from his New York Giant Clubhouse Office. He states that today is a sad day. He discuses plans for managing the 1958 San Francisco Giants. Russ Hodges interviews former NY Giant players, including Hans Lobert who began his baseball career in 1903 playing for the Giants from 1915-1917, Red Murray who played with the Giants from 1909-1914, Sid Gordon who retired as a Giant during the middle of last season, Buddy Kerr great short stop for the New York Giants over a period of six years during the 1940's, and Eddie Brannick who joined the New York Giant organization in 1905 as an office boy working his way up to Club Secretary / Office manager, remaining with the club for a total of 65 years. Russ Hodges becomes poetic reading a verse he has written about the departure of the New York Giants form New York. Russ Hodges and Bob Delaney sign off. THE END OF AN ERA Duplicate of #13222A.
1957-09-29, WCBS, 90 min.
- Julie Andrews
- Rex Harrison
- Diahann Carroll
- Eddy Arnold
- Carol Channing
- Louis Armstrong
- Ethel Merman
- Sonny James
- Peggy Lee
- Mahalia Jackson
- Stubby Kaye
- Matt Mattox
- Norman Luboff Choir
- Benny Goodman
- Stanley Holloway
- Lizzie Miles
- Dinah Washington
- Paul Weston
- Turk Murphy
September 29th,1957-March 21st, 1961 (CBS) An irregularly scheduled collection of culturally outstanding dramas usually presented monthly. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLES FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Presented on "DUPONT SHOW OF THE MONTH." "My Fair Lady" star Rex Harrison portrays a visiting Englishman who takes a dim view of American culture. To overcome his skepticism, he is introduced to a wide variety of American musical styles. First show of the series. Note: First in a series of special ninety-minute shows to be seen monthly at various times. Tonight's show produced by Paul Gregory. Highlights: Play It Cool- dancers "Mary Had A Little Lamb" Cha-Cha, Carol Channing "Go West Young Man," Eddy Arnold "Shine On Harvest Moon," Baby bumblebee "Silvery Moon," Singers and dancers "Streets Of Laredo," Singers and dancers "Basin Street Blues," "Trouble I've Seen," Louis Armstrong "Blues In The Night," Peggy Lee "Sit Down, You're Rockin The Boat," Stubby Kaye "Didn't It Rain," Mahalia Jackson "Bill Bailey," Lizzie Miles, Turk Murphy "The Birth Of The Blues," Dinah Washington Blues Sequence, Benny Goodman, Diahann Carroll Jazz Sequence- Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong. Duplicate of 10496.
1957-09-30, WRCA, 63 min.
- Jack Paar
- Hugh Downs
- Diahann Carroll
- Jose Melis
- Hans Conreid
- Jack Haskell
- Dody Goodman
- Tubby Boots
- Arthur Treacher
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Diahann Carroll's first appearance on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar. First Afro American to appear with Jack Paar on The Tonight Show. Diahann sings "Out of This World." At 11:15pm Hans Conreid announces the opening of the show. At midnight we hear announcer Hugh Downs formally announcing the guests of tonight's show stating, "The National Broadcasting Company Presents THE NEW TONITE SHOW starring Jack Paar." Jack Paar gives his customary 5 minute monologue, and introduces panel consisting of Dody Goodman, and Hans Conreid. Jack Haskell sings, "Darn That Green." Paar reminisces about a an old buddy he met from World War Two whom he had not seen in years. Orchestra leader, Jose Melies plays a piano medley. Dody Goodman reads her fan mail and answers questions. Jack introduces "New Discovery," Diahann Carroll who sings "Out of This World." She would be invited back by Jack appearing Oct. 2, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Stand-up comedian Tubby Boots appears...his first TV show appearance. Paar talks to Hugh Downs about a ten year old boy, John Redding, who wanted to be on the show very badly and relates about his experience when coming to the show. Hugh tells anecdotal story about his son. Hans Conreid relates a story about his 3 year old son. Jack tells story about his eight year old daughter, Randy, who reacted to her mother Miriam, who said to her that "when two people love one another they become one." Randy replied, "YIKES, no wonder half the people in the world are disappearing." Hugh and Hans tell amusing anecdotes about their own children. Dody Goodman recalls how she spends her day...dinner at Horn & Hardart. Paar, Goodman, Conreid check out the latest design in beds. Downs signs off, stating tomorrow's guests. *FOR THE RECORD, as archivists are aware, most of THE JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW SERIES which were broadcast on NBC TV from July 29, 1957 thru March 30, 1962 (A final BEST OF PAAR rerun originally televised November 21, 1961...guest Jack Benny)were ERASED, DESTROYED OR WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN. 2" Quadruplex Video Tape was expensive ($600 for a one hour reel), weighting 13 pounds, requiring great storage space. Video Tape could easily be erased and was used for new program recordings...retained briefly for a re-run and then erased or discarded. Legend has it that even Jack Paar himself hired a junk man to come to his home garage and paid to have JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW recordings discarded (reels of kinescopes and video tapes) that were now cluttering up his space. During this era in television history archiving television programming was not a primary concern or vision, and considered an arcane pursuit. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS retains in their archive only 4 program excerpts accounting for only one hour or material of JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOWS (November 14, 1958, December 23, 1959, October 19, 1959, and one 33&1/3rd audio disc promotional from 1957 presenting Jack Paar the new host of the TONIGHT SHOW. THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA retains in their archive only 7 program excerpts accounting for only four and a quarter hours of material (July 29, 1957, November 1, 1957, November 7, 1958, November 10, 1958, November 14, 1958, July 22, 1959, December 21, 1959). UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE retains in their archive only 8 program excerpts accounting for only seven hours of material (August 12, 1957, November 1, 1957, November 10, 1958, November 11, 1958, November 14, 1958, July 22, 1959, December 21, 1959). For 65 years Phil Gries, creator and owner of ARCHIVAL TLEVISION AUDIO, Inc. has continued to be a passionate television audio archive collector. TRULY UNIQUE TODAY AS AN INDEPENDENT TV AUDIO ARCHIVE. Currently, in 2024, to date, ATA has collated and archived over 22,000 TV Audio Air Checks representing 20,000 hours of sound...tens of thousands of broadcasts which represent the ONLY SURVIVING BROADCAST RECORD OF A SPECIFIC TELEVISION SHOW (1946-1982). ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. retains over 100 complete and excerpt JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW air checks (44 hours), including the complete Jack Paar's first anniversary telecast which was broadcast live from Havana Cuba (June 28, 1958). These originally recorded off the air pristine sound direct line 1/4" reel to reel audio tracks, recorded at the time of the original broadcasts, represent the only broadcast record of a "lost" visual telecast. ATA is the largest single repository (one collection), in the United Sates of Jack Paar Tonight Shows recordings. The combined archives of The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media, and UCLA Film & Television only retain a composite total of 13 hours of representative JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts excerpts...none complete. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the TONIGHT SHOW with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melis, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conreid, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Jonathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host. There were 20 different substitute hosts for Paar over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. All together there were 243 broadcasts which had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first video-taped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. The final LIVE broadcast aired on July 3, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10,1959. Beginning July 20, 1959 Jack Paar began taking off Monday nights & guest hosts would substitute for him (approximately on alternate Mondays). The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Theme music, "Everything is Coming Up Roses" was first used beginning in the Fall of 1959. Location broadcast telecasts of the program telecast away from the Hudson Theater in New York City occurred 14 times during this series run. Jan. 13-17, 1958 Miami Beach, Florida July 28, 1958 Havana, Cuba Nov. 3-21, 1958 Hollywood, California March 2-20, 1959 Hollywood, California Nov. 10-12, 1959 Nassau, Bahamas (Video Tape) Nov. 30- Dec. 10, 1959 Hollywood, California March 28-April 1, 1960 London, England (Video Tape) Nov.9-11, 1960 Hawaii (Video Tape) - b&w Nov.14-24, 1960 Hollywood, California March 21-24, 1961 London, England (Video Tape) Sept. 12-14, 1961 West Berlin (Video Tape) Nov. 14-17, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) Nov. 21-24, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) March 13-16, 1962 London, England (Video Tape) OBSERVATION: Listening to the few extant audio air check COMPLETE JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, as originally televised, AND RECORDED DIRECT LINE RESULTING IN PRISTINE PLAYBACK SOUND, retains the essence and specialty which Jack Paar was able to convey as host of his late night talk show. He set the standard for how the TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR format evolved, including introducing the standard monologue at the beginning of every show, which continues to evolve to this day...however, sans the whit, charm, warmth, ease, unpredictability, vulnerability, pace and controversy which Paar brought to TV audiences at night. Jack Paar was stellar, and he is sorely missed by most Baby Boomers who remember watching him in real time. Mostly forgotten by todays' younger audiences Jack Paar needs to be re-evaluated at length to place him royally as one of the most, if not the most, important LATE NIGHT HOSTS IN THE HISTORY OF LATE NIGHT TELEVISION. Interestingly, current documentaries examining the history of Late Night television, including the recent CNN 6 hour retrospective on the subject THE STORY OF LATE NIGHT (2021), which solicited Archival Television Audio, Inc. and paid $2,000 just for it's confirmed summary inventory of Paar Tonight Show broadcasts, using some of the audio in the documentary, relegates only 15 minutes of screen time to Jack Paar's contributions as one of many late night hosts.
1957-10-02, NBC, 14 min.
October 29, 1956 - July 31,1970 News reports include: Eighth day integration report, Governor Orval Faubus, Jimmy Hoffa teamsters convention today, First game of the World Series at Yankee Stadium with standing room tickets selling for $4.20. Commercial: Ronson The Huntley–Brinkley Report (sometimes known as The Texaco Huntley–Brinkley Report for one of its early sponsors) was an American evening news program that aired on NBC from October 29, 1956, to July 31, 1970. It was anchored by Chet Huntley in New York City, and David Brinkley in Washington, D.C. It succeeded the Camel News Caravan, anchored by John Cameron Swayze. The program ran for 15 minutes at its inception but expanded to 30 minutes on September 9, 1963, exactly a week after the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite did so. The Huntley-Brinkley Report became television's top-rated news show, almost from the start, and remained in that position for most of its fourteen-year run. Huntley and Brinkley complemented each other almost perfectly, with Huntley's no-nonsense toughness offset by Brinkley's dry and wry wit. Their familiar closing exchange - "Good night,Chet/Good night, David.
1957-10-03, NBC, 14 min.
October 29, 1956 - July 31,1970 News reports include: Little Rock and President Dwight Eisenhower's news conference, Jimmy Hoffa to be president of teamsters tomorrow, Milwaukee Braves beat the New York Yankees in the World Series by score of 4 to 2. David Brinkley describes. Commercial: Ronson electric shaver...Ben Grauer. The Huntley–Brinkley Report (sometimes known as The Texaco Huntley–Brinkley Report for one of its early sponsors) was an American evening news program that aired on NBC from October 29, 1956, to July 31, 1970. It was anchored by Chet Huntley in New York City, and David Brinkley in Washington, D.C. It succeeded the Camel News Caravan, anchored by John Cameron Swayze. The program ran for 15 minutes at its inception but expanded to 30 minutes on September 9, 1963, exactly a week after the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite did so. The Huntley-Brinkley Report became television's top-rated news show, almost from the start, and remained in that position for most of its fourteen-year run. Huntley and Brinkley complemented each other almost perfectly, with Huntley's no-nonsense toughness offset by Brinkley's dry and wry wit. Their familiar closing exchange - "Good night,Chet/Good night, David.
1957-10-04, WNBC, 5 min.
September 30, 1957 - June 27, 1958 Gabe Pressman anchors a five minute local New York City broadcast airing at 6:40pm to 6:45pm preceding the HUNTLEY BRINKLEY REPORT. This is the fifth broadcast. Pressman also reports from various NYC locations. Topics: The flu epidemic, parking meters robbed, beginning of Yom Kippur, the weather and a Shell Oil Company commercial.
1957-10-04, NBC, 14 min.
October 29, 1956 - July 31,1970 News reports include: United Nations assembly, Russians launch Sputnik satellite, 180 pounds, 560 miles from Earth, Jimmy Hoffa elected president of the Teamsters, Student protests in the Soviet Union, Commercials: NBC's "M Squad," and "The Thin Man." The Huntley–Brinkley Report (sometimes known as The Texaco Huntley–Brinkley Report for one of its early sponsors) was an American evening news program that aired on NBC from October 29, 1956, to July 31, 1970. It was anchored by Chet Huntley in New York City, and David Brinkley in Washington, D.C. It succeeded the Camel News Caravan, anchored by John Cameron Swayze. The program ran for 15 minutes at its inception but expanded to 30 minutes on September 9, 1963, exactly a week after the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite did so. The Huntley-Brinkley Report became television's top-rated news show, almost from the start, and remained in that position for most of its fourteen-year run. Huntley and Brinkley complemented each other almost perfectly, with Huntley's no-nonsense toughness offset by Brinkley's dry and wry wit. Their familiar closing exchange - "Good night,Chet/Good night, David.
1957-10-04, WNBC, 5 min.
September 30, 1957 - June 27, 1958 Gabe Pressman anchors a five minute local New York City broadcast airing at 6:40pm to 6:45pm preceding the HUNTLEY BRINKLEY REPORT. This is the fifth broadcast. Pressman reports from various NYC locations. Topics: The flu epidemic, parking meters robbed, beginning of Yom Kippur, the weather and a Shell Oil Company commercial. NOTE: A rare example of this very early television broadcast was given to Gabe Pressman by Phil Gries. He called to express his great appreciation and we discussed meeting one another for lunch which unfortunately, for this archivist, never happended.
1957-10-07, NBC, 14 min.
October 29, 1956 - July 31,1970 News reports include: Russian Satellite Sputnik, described as "man made moon," third stage of its orbital flight all over the world to be seen in the United States on Long Island with first sound signals heard, Dick Applegate reports, $100, for two tickets for Milwaukee vs Yankees World Series game, updates from Little Rock, Russians test Hydrogen bomb, San Marino anti communist country ready for attack, teamsters convention in Miami Beach, thugs have 48 hours to out of town. Commercial: Ronson. The Huntley–Brinkley Report (sometimes known as The Texaco Huntley–Brinkley Report for one of its early sponsors) was an American evening news program that aired on NBC from October 29, 1956, to July 31, 1970. It was anchored by Chet Huntley in New York City, and David Brinkley in Washington, D.C. It succeeded the Camel News Caravan, anchored by John Cameron Swayze. The program ran for 15 minutes at its inception but expanded to 30 minutes on September 9, 1963, exactly a week after the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite did so. The Huntley-Brinkley Report became television's top-rated news show, almost from the start, and remained in that position for most of its fourteen-year run. Huntley and Brinkley complemented each other almost perfectly, with Huntley's no-nonsense toughness offset by Brinkley's dry and wry wit. Their familiar closing exchange - "Good night,Chet/Good night, David.
#10310: JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE
Order1957-10-07, CBS, 27 min.
- Jack Benny
- Spike Jones
- George Burns
- Don Wilson
- Mel Blanc
- Mary Livingston
- Dennis Day
- Eddie Rochester Anderson
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: Spike Jones, George Burns. Announcer: Don Wilson.
#7484A: THE HONEYMOONERS
Order1957-10-08, WRCA, 3 min.
- David Brinkley
- Jack Paar
- Jackie Gleason
- Art Carney
- Chet Huntley
- Audrey Meadows
- Jose Melis
- Don Pardo
- Joyce Randolph
The first syndicated reruns of the classic 39 episodes of the "Honeymooners" ran from September 24th, 1957 to September 16th, 1958 on WRCA TV channel 4 in New York. They aired weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 7:30pm, following "The Huntley Brinkley Report" which aired from 6:45 to 7:00pm. Subsequently, reruns of "The Honeymooners" have aired on WPIX in New York from October 9th, 1958 to the present, a run of over 60 years. Jack Lescoulie is the voice announcing the opening of these rebroadcasts, as originally announced during its original run on CBS, October 1st, 1955 to September 22nd, 1956. However, little known is the fact that Don Pardo announced the opening of "The Honeymooners" VERY FIRST re-runs on WRCA-TV for only one year, September 24th, 1957-September 16th, 1958. Pardo also includes in his opening introduction the sponsor, Ronzonni. Included in this TV audio air check is the ending of "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" ("...Jose Melis last evening spouted poetry about Sputnik on 'The Jack Paar Tonight Show'...") which precedes the opening of this "The Honeymooners" opening episode, "Brother Ralph" announced by Don Pardo.
1957-10-08, NBC, 14 min.
October 29, 1956 - July 31,1970 News reports include: Russia will launch a second satellite. Roy Neal reports, stock market two year low, Little Rock report, Governor Orval Faubus, 1,800 of 2,000 students in class, things quiet now, San Marino update report, communists vs anti-communists. End segment commenting on Tonight Show orchestra leader for Jack Paar, Jose Melis, who sings a song about the russian satellite..."man made moon." The Huntley–Brinkley Report (sometimes known as The Texaco Huntley–Brinkley Report for one of its early sponsors) was an American evening news program that aired on NBC from October 29, 1956, to July 31, 1970. It was anchored by Chet Huntley in New York City, and David Brinkley in Washington, D.C. It succeeded the Camel News Caravan, anchored by John Cameron Swayze. The program ran for 15 minutes at its inception but expanded to 30 minutes on September 9, 1963, exactly a week after the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite did so. The Huntley-Brinkley Report became television's top-rated news show, almost from the start, and remained in that position for most of its fourteen-year run. Huntley and Brinkley complemented each other almost perfectly, with Huntley's no-nonsense toughness offset by Brinkley's dry and wry wit. Their familiar closing exchange - "Good night,Chet/Good night, David.
1957-10-09, CBS, 49 min.
October 27, 1953 - June 21, 1955 (ABC TV) July 6, 1955 - June 12, 1963 (CBS TV) The first two years on ABC The U.S. STEEL HOUR presented mostly one hour dramatic plays. With their move to CBS there was more diversity in the subject matter. For this broadcast "The U.S. Steel Hour" departed from its usual dramatic format presenting a musical version of "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wlde's farce about mixed identities, snobbery and the fancy of a young girl for a dashing man she's never met and who doesn't really exist. Dorothy Collins and Edward Mulhare star in this adaptation. Songs, include, "Mr. Bunbury," "Perfection," "My Eternal Devotion," "My Eternal Devotion," "A Wicked Man," "Metaphorically Speaking," "Lost, and "My Very First Impression" NOTE: The one television musical Dorothy Collins appeared in her career. In ten years this showcase anthology series presented over 200 live plays, the likes we will never see again on contemporary television. UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE has over 80 U.S. STEEL productions in their collection, but not "WHO'S EARNEST" which also is not archived by The Paley Center for Media or The Library of Congress.
#10498: BIG RECORD, THE
Order1957-10-09, CBS, min.
September 18th, 1957-June 11th, 1958 (CBS) Musical variety series with popular recording artists singing their hits and hosted by Patti Page. Originally a one-hour show, it was cut back to a half-hour beginning March 26th, 1958. Vic Schoen Orchestra. On this episode, actress Rhonda Fleming makes her singing debut.