October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Dody Goodman, Bruce Dern, and Kirk Douglas.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-hot. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
From New Jersey's Great Adventure Safari Park, Mike Douglas co-hosts with George Hamilton. Guests include Kirk Douglas, Jimmy Walker, David Brenner, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Guest: Johnny Cash.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
From the Hollywood Palace, a star studded array of guests including wizard sound effects impressionist, Larry Beezer, Sammy Cahn, Teresa Brewer, Michael Calin, boyhood buddy of Merv Griffin, Cal Tjader and Dick Haymes who discusses with Merv the old days singing with the Harry James Orchestra and reprising, currently, some concert dates with James. Dick Haymes sings, starting off with "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life."
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Guests: Roger Miller, Foster Brooks.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests: David Frye, Guy Lombardo, Dr. Jules Stein.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-hot. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Sex therapists William Masters & Virginia Johnson, co-authors of "The Pleasure Bond," are co-hosts of a program on sexuality.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated). This was the 100th Show broadcast.
August 10, 1975-August 31, 1975. This was the first broadcast of the series. Four-week variety hour showcasing the Manhattan Transfer. The foursome consisted of Alan Paul, Janis Siegel, Tim Hauser, and Laurel Masse. Archie Hahn was also featured on the series.
August 10, 1975-August 31, 1975. Four-week variety hour showcasing the Manhattan Transfer. The foursome consisted of Alan Paul, Janis Siegel, Tim Hauser, and Laurel Masse. Archie Hahn was also featured on the series.
August 10, 1975-August 31, 1975. This was the final broadcast of the series. Four-week variety hour showcasing the Manhattan Transfer. The foursome consisted of Alan Paul, Janis Siegel, Tim Hauser, and Laurel Masse. Archie Hahn was also featured on the series.
Martin Agronsky reports on news events of the day. Today's topic: Secret agreement between USA and Israel. Result of the interim Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement revealed today.
June 16, 1975-October 31, 1975. CBS Daytime game show hosted by singer Adam Wade, who was the first game show Afro-American emcee. Pat Vernon, announcer.
Guests are Shari Lewis, Larry Kert, and Sister Sledge.
Only one and a half episodes are known to exist.
July 11th, 1975-June 11th, 1976.
Daytime game show that tried to capitalize on the pinball machine craze. Celebrity and contestant pairs played a word game with the winning pair earning the opportunity to play a giant pinball machine for prizes.
Host: Art James
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Merv's only guest is Red Skelton.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
A salute to the pioneers of early television.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
A salute to the pioneers of early television: Part 2.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Mike Connors
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Mort Sahl, Marsha Wallace, Ben Vereen, Kelly Monteith, and Vincent Bugliosi are the guests.
Merv chats with Mrs. Miller in the audience. He sings "What are you Doing the Rest of Your Live?"
Mort Sahl first guest discusses many topics including,
TV censorship and mentions a good example occurring on The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder when interviewing
Beverly Harrel , a brothel owner. Merv states he likes The Tomorrow Show. Sahl talks about his admirations of Bob Hope, the best jokes come rom the people, evaluation of Washington D.C. and today's politics, why he is called a radical comedian, anecdotes about Joe Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy, busing, prayers in the schools, and minorities.
Marsha Wallace talks about her character getting married on The Bob Newhart Show...Kelly Monteith stand-up routine and small talk with Merv at the desk
Ben Vereen sings, "Try a Little Tenderness."
He reminisces about his childhood when everyone called him 'Twinkle Toes.' He remembers the teachers he had who inspired him to dance...his love of dancing wishing everyone would dance. Love of Jazz and talks about his appearing in the play "Hair."
Vincent Bugliosi author of 'Helter Skelter' and the man who prosecuted Charles Manson talks about the Manson case...the family, including "Squeaky" Fromme, the cult that existed, Manson's charisma...Bugliosi calling him a Christ figure and a genius...his 1978 parole hearing, other.
Mort Sahl joins in the conversation and makes parallels with Lee Harvey Oswald. The discussion of gun control is also discussed.
From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986.
Broadcast on astrology. Commercials eliminated.
November 20, 1947-September 5, 1965 (primetime NBC); September 19, 1965-present (non-primetime NBC). Public affairs program which is the longest running series on network television.
Special one-hour broadcast. President Gerald R. Ford is interviewed on TV's longest-running interview series, "Meet The Press," celebrating its 28th anniversary. Featured are Gerald Ford, moderator Laurence E. Spivak, David Broder, Bill Monroe, James Reston, and George Will.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. This was the "Mac Davis Special" broadcast. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Guests are Lucille Ball, Robert Blake, Michael Caine, Roger Moore, and War.
A comedy-variety special starring Don Rickles, with excerpts from his nightclub act and elements of drama blended with music & dance production numbers, presenting various sides of Don "Mr. Warmth" Rickles.
A comedy-variety special starring McLean Stevenson as host and performer.
"McLean Stevenson (formerly of M*A*S*H) steps into the variety spotlight along with guests Raquel Welch and the Fifth Dimension. Comic interludes feature McLean as the bumbling host of The wonderful world of animals, as a stunned farmer being interviewed after a UFO lands in his yard, and as Mr. Impossible, struggling to perform literally impossible feats. Raquel Welch sings "Feel like makin' love," and with McLean Stevenson, sings "Love will keep us together." The Fifth Dimension offer a medley of their hits.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Red Skelton is Merv's only guest.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
The six actors who played Tarzan.
Co-Host: Totie Fields
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
An at-home visit with Bing Crosby, Kathryn Crosby, and Harry Crosby, Jr.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Don Adams
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Don Adams
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co_Host: Jack Palance
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Joan Rivers, Pat Cooper, Helen Reddy, Foster Brooks, and Leroy Van Dyke.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Trini Lopez
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