Kate Smith Stars in a live one-hour, one-time only Variety Show, celebrating her 25th anniversary as an entertainer.
Among her guests are Boris Karloff, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, and Ed Wynn.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
October 8, 1958 - May 20, 1959
Return to television by Milton Berle after an absence of two years.
Milton Berle returns to television in a half-hour weekly series. He'll offer comedy, performances by guest stars and music by an orchestra under the direction of Billy May, sometime actor who will also do an occasional comedy turn with Berle.
Uncle Miltie's guests on the opening show are the Dunhills, a trio of precision dancers made up of Walter Long, Art Stanley and Bob Roberts. When Berle performed in night clubs this past summer, the Dunhills were also on the bill, along with Bob Hope.
Bob Hope trades quips during Milton's opening monologue referencing Bing Crosby.
A feature of tonight's show will be Billy May conducting his own composition, a "60 -second symphony." Producing the series is Hal Kanter, creator-producer-writer of the first George Gobel TV show.
Series Debut.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio)
Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.
October 8, 1958 - May 20, 1959
Return to television by Milton Berle after an absence of two years.
Milton Berle returns to television in a half-hour weekly series. He'll offer comedy, performances by guest stars and music by an orchestra under the direction of Billy May, sometime actor who will also do an occasional comedy turn with Berle.
Producing the series is Hal Kanter, creator-producer-writer of the first George Gobel TV show.
Only Harpo's guest appearance has been archived.
October 8, 1958 - May 20, 1959
Return to television by Milton Berle after an absence of two years.
Milton Berle returns to television in a half-hour weekly series. He'll offer comedy, performances by guest stars and music by an orchestra under the direction of Billy May, sometime actor who will also do an occasional comedy turn with Berle.
Producing the series is Hal Kanter, creator-producer-writer of the first George Gobel TV show.
Guests are Joan Davis and Bob Crosby.
Host: Milton Berle.
October 8, 1958-May 20, 1959
Guest is actress Yvonne DeCarlo
In 1958 Milton Berle, after a two year departure from his hour long Tuesday night series, returned to prime time television with a half-hour variety series on NBC for Kraft, performing more as a host than the central focus of the show as he had done on his Texaco Star Theater and Buick shows (June 1948-June 956). Each telecast began with an opening monologue. On occasion Berle would would perform in skits with his guests.
January 25, 1960 - July 18, 1960
A half hour variety series featuring Harry Simeone Chorus.
Songwriter-producer Jule Styne performs at the piano in a program devoted to tunes he's written, sung by Kate Smith, Styne, and the Chorus. They include, "Just in Time," "Sunday," "I'll Walk Alone," "There Goes That Song Again," and "Small World."
June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. This was the first broadcast of the series. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano. This debut show was originally scheduled to air on July 2, 1963 (second show of the series). At the last second CBS decided to premiere this series with this broadcast.
June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.
June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.
June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.
June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. This was the final broadcast of the series. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). This was the first broadcast of the series. Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). This was the final broadcast of the series. Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. 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.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was "The Hollywood Musicals" 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.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Give My Regards to Broadway" 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.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Give My Regards to Broadway" 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.
Duplicate of #3554
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Tin Pan Alley Today" 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.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Tin Pan Alley Today" 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.
Host: George Burns. "Tin Pan Alley Today" is the theme.
Duplicate Of #3555.
September 13, 1967 - May 12, 1971
The 1967 version of The Kraft Music Hall lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week, accept during the summer of 1969 when Tony Sandler and Ralph Young cohosted it. Don Ho hosted the show during the latter weeks of the summer of 1969.
On this sixth broadcast of the series, host Lorne Greene opens a musical scrapbook of the Old West with guests Lou Rawls, Jerry Van Dyke, Barbara Eden, Booby Van and the Baja Marimba Band.
Music and dancing recall such colorful Western characters as Calamity jane, Billy the Kid and Buffalo Bill. Comedy sketches recall the infamous medicine men, saloon keepers, schoolmarms and other figures who populate the myths and memories of Western folk lore.
HIGHLIGHS:
"High Noon"-------------------------------Lou Rawls
"The Day the West Was Swung"--Lou Rawls, Barbara Eden, Bobby Van
"Billy the Kid---------------------------Lorne Greene, Bobby Van
"A Gay Ranchero"-------------------------Baja Marimba Band
"Buttons and Bows"-----------------------Barbara Eden
"I Am a Gun"-----------------------------Lorne Greene
Includes Ed Herlihy's Kraft Commercials .
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. 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.
Phyllis Diller is hostess for a comic happening in a hippie generation.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. 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.
Duplicate Of #3565 "Fiddler On The Loose." is the theme.
Host: Jack Benny. This is a partial broadcast ending after the first 33 minutes. Joined in progress.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971.
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 "FIDDLER ON THE LOOSE" broadcast is hosted by Jack Benny.
We hear Jack give a lengthy monologue who discusses the theme of the show...the stringed instrument and its virtuosity. Jack Benny play his Stradivarius violin which he states is worth $50,000.
Astrud Gilberto sings "MISTY ROSES." Ed Herlihy does a commercial for Kraft Cheese soft sticky miricle brand spread margarine.
Jack introduces Liberace who plays on the piano, "MOONLIGH SONATA' with one hand and "HOW INSENSATIVE" with his other hand. Jack and Liberace share humorous banter together. They both play (Liberace on the piano and Benny on the violin, "WHEN A GYPSY MAKES HIS VIOLIN CRY." Jack converses with his guests The Blues Magoos rock band who perform "TOBACCO ROAD." Michael Rabin performs "THE LAST MOVEMENT OF MENDELSSOHN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO."
Comics Morey Amsterdam and Henny Youngman provide comic relief.
Directed by Dwight Hemion. Peter Matz conducts the orchestra.
"The Bee"- Jack Benny and Orchestra
Mendelsohn's Violin Concerto- Michael Rabin
"Moonlight Sonata", " How Insensitive"- Liberace
"Tobacco Road"- Blues Magoos
"Misty Roses"- Astrud Gilberto
"When a Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry"- Jack Benny, Liberace
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971.
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 "FIDDLER ON THE LOOSE" broadcast is hosted by Jack Benny.
We hear Jack give a lengthy monologue who discusses the theme of the show...the stringed instrument and its virtuosity. Jack Benny play his Stradivarius violin which he states is worth $50,000.
Astrud Gilberto sings "MISTY ROSES." Ed Herlihy does a commercial for Kraft Cheese soft sticky miricle brand spread margarine.
Jack introduces Liberace who plays on the piano, "MOONLIGH SONATA' with one hand and "HOW INSENSATIVE" with his other hand. Jack and Liberace share humorous banter together. They both play (Liberace on the piano and Benny on the violin, "WHEN A GYPSY MAKES HIS VIOLIN CRY." Jack converses with his guests The Blues Magoos rock band who perform "TOBACCO ROAD." Michael Rabin performs "THE LAST MOVEMENT OF MENDELSSOHN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO."
Comics Morey Amsterdam and Henny Youngman provide comic relief.
Directed by Dwight Hemion. Peter Matz conducts the orchestra.
"The Bee"- Jack Benny and Orchestra
Mendelsohn's Violin Concerto- Michael Rabin
"Moonlight Sonata", " How Insensitive"- Liberace
"Tobacco Road"- Blues Magoos
"Misty Roses"- Astrud Gilberto
"When a Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry"- Jack Benny, Liberace
Duplicate of 3565.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. 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.
Guest: Jack Benny.
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