The citizens of Dog Patch are face to face with a pollution crisis in the form of the deadly glops in this first run musical. Interesting end credits. Narrator mentions the names of the production crew, including the video tape editor, a function only 15 years old to television broadcasting at the time.
(Part I) German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
(Part II) German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
The musical talents of Jim Messina and Kenny Loggins are spot
lighted in this one hour late night special (11pm-Midnight).
Songs include:
"Your Mama Don't Dance,"
"Danny's Song,"
"Nobody But You,"
"House of Pooh Corner,"
"Peace of Mind,"
NOTE: Located in Box with ATA#5495
German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
A strong cast in a quartet of comedy playlets.
In Murray Schisgal's "Natasha Kovolina Pipishinsky," Alan Arkin is a married lawyer who has been stepping out with a young Russian ballerina (Kay Mazzo of the New York City Ballet). Alan King is the friend who advises him against the affair.
In Neil Simon's "A Quiet War," Zero Mostel and Peter Ustinov play a Russian odd couple-a retired general and admiral who wage a war of words over what makes "the perfect lunch."
King portrays a rueful dentist in Herb Gardner's "Word of Mouth." While working on a patient (Christopher Hewett), the dentist laments his failed marriage and his unemployed son, who "found himself three years ago, and has ever since been deeply engrossed in losing himself again."
Ustinov (the hour's director) wrote "Swordplay," a Bicentennial entry set in a New England barn in 1776. Dick Shawn plays a lonesome Revolutionary who sneaks up on a Redcoat colonel (Cyril Ritchard)-for a chat.
A sequel to the previous special that finds Aaron, The Little Drummer Boy, journeying with the three wise men to "spread the word" in this animated Christmas special.
Narrated by Greer Garson.
WNBC news anchor Chuck Scarborough reports on the death of Elvis Presley. Additional reports from David Brinkley. In addition to the above, an NBC special on Elvis Presley - "The Life and Times of Elvis Presley" with anchor David Brinkley reporting.
WNBC news anchor Chuck Scarborough reports on the death of Elvis Presley. Additional reports from David Brinkley. In addition to the above, an NBC special on Elvis Presley - "The Life and Times of Elvis Presley" with anchor David Brinkley reporting.
Dupe Of # 5224.
A look at the history of film from 1936-1972. with a special emphasis on the social impact of the medium and the way it reflected and influenced American life.
Lucille Ball is joined by Gale Gordon, Vivian Vance, and President Jimmy Carter on this comedy special. Lucille plays Lucy Whittaker who decides to call President Jimmy Carter during his weekly radio show. The President tells Lucy he will be in her area and visits her for dinner.
Honoring the year's best Las Vegas performers, a salute to variety acts and a tribute to Elvis Presley. Presenters include Ann-Margret, Totie Fields, Don Rickles, Jackie Mason, Shecky Greene, Rip Taylor and David Brenner.
Special: A 60th-birthday party for Leonard Bernstein - a versatile musician who set out "to do at least one of everything in the field of music."
Bernstein has composed "The Age of Anxiety" (a symphony), "West Side Story" and "Candide" (theater music), "Mass" (an oratorio), "Songfest" (a song cycle) and "On the Waterfront" (a film score) - all of which are excerpted in tonight's live concert.
Hosts: William Schuman, Lauren Bacall and Lillian Hellman.
A Christmas cartoon based on the Little Rascals movie shorts of the '30s. The voice of the character, Mom, is that of Darla Hood Granson (who played Darla in the original "Little Rascals" series).
A burro, derided by men and animals alike for his small size, proves his worth with the help of a desert rat and a kind master. Lorne Greene narrates this Christmas tale.
Special: "100 Years of America's Popular Music" - from ragtime rhythms and St. Louis blues to big-band brassiness and Tin Pan Alley pop - is saluted by George Burns, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Henry Mancini, Paul Simon, Gregory Hines, Sarah Vaughan and the New American Orchestra, conducted by Jack Elliott.
The program is slated to feature the orchestra's renditions of "Rhapsody in Blue," "Let's Dance," "Celebration" and a medley from "Oklahoma!" as well as ensemble performances of "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Say It with Music," "God Bless America," "Sonny Boy," "Who" and tunes from "Showboat."
Special: An animation holiday half-hour special based on "Our Gang." This broadcast originally aired on December 3, 1979. A Christmas cartoon based on the Little Rascals movie shorts of the '30s. The gang helps Spanky and Porky replace the winter coat their mother had bought - but returned to buy them an electric train.
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