Highlights: Castro claims he might sleep in Central Park, Hungarian demonstrations against Khrushchev at the UN, the presidential campaign.

From WINS radio in New York City.                          

Senator John F. Kennedy, Democratic Presidential nominee,  and Vice President Richard M.Nixon, Republican Presidential nominee  will have their TV debate, Castro makes 4 1/2 hour speech attacking US at UN, negro leaders accuse Castro of communism, Rabbi still wants an apology from NYC police commissioner Stephen Kennedy.                           

October 5th, 1952-June 26th, 1955 (ABC)
October 5th, 1956-December 28th, 1956 (NBC)
October 2nd, 1960-November 6th, 1960 ABC)

In the fall of 1956, NBC gave Walter Winchell the opportunity to show that he could be as successful as his fellow columnist Ed Sullivan as the host of a weekly live variety show. The program originated from New York City for its first nine weeks and then moved to Hollywood. Despite Winchell's ability to attract show business personalities as guests who owed him favors, and a reasonably well-paced production, the series never caught on and was canceled after thirteen weeks. 

A half-hour talk show starring journalist and TV reporter Walter Winchell.

This is the debut of the October 2nd, 1960 show on ABC television.

Guest is Richard Nixon Republican candidate for president who answers various questions posed to him by Winchell. Nixon speaks about what the United States will do if Cuba receives military arms from Russia and the economy.                                      

 A perspective of the OPEN END television interview which host David Susskind conducted with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev on October 9, 1960. 

A panel of seven journalist join David Susskind and give their opinions related to last weeks controversial broadcast. 
They include:

Margarite Higgins of the Herald Tribune
Joseph Newman of the Herald Tribune
Blair Frazier of McLain's CBC
Harry Schwartz of the New York Times
Alan Ashbolt of the Australian Broadcasting Network   
Henry Shapiro of the United Press International 
James Wexler of the New York Post    

January 23, - July 16, 1960.

A prime time our-long documentary series hosted by Chet Huntley and Frank McGee.

A repeat showing of the special Easter time program first presented on NBC on April 16, 1960; filmed in the Holy Land without actors, it traces the route Jesus took through Jerusalem as he bore the cross to his crucifixion on Calvary. Frank McGee introduces the program. Last years presentation was a part of the World Wide 60 series.  Music conducted by Jacques Belasco.  

Narrated by Alexander Scourby.
Norman Rose contributes the biblical voice.  

                       

Duke Ellington collector records, heard on WQXR radio in New York City.

Host: John Wilson. 

Senator Walter Judd, who served in Congress for twenty years, gives an anti-communist speech at a rally in California. 
He defines the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationlists under Chiang Kai-Shek. Judd states that one of these days, the United States will have a congressional task force to investigate ourselves related to our own State Department and how we lost China. 

See #5392 for details.

Host: Gene Barry. 

See #5392 for details.

Host: Gene Barry. 

A radio broadcast of Macbeth.            

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

June 21, 1956 - October 8, 1964 
(WNEW Ch. 5 New York City Thursday nights 9:00pm - 11:00pm)

The actual title for this multi-year series of telecasts was 

HEAVYWEIGHT WRESTLING FROM WASHINGTON D.C.

Heavyweight Wrestling from Washington was the first weekly televised wrestling program that was produced by the WWE, which at the time was a regional professional wrestling promotion called Capitol Wrestling Corporation, a member of the National Wrestling Alliance.

It was a weekly wrestling show produced by the Capitol Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until the Summer of 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host in 1972.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND HISTORY TIME-LINE:

In professional wrestling history, only a handful of wrestling promoters can be called
brilliant when it comes to the usage of television as a key promotional avenue. 
Across a multi-state territory, Vincent McMahon "Sr." proved to be absolutely brilliant when it came to using television to promote his arena wrestling shows.

Promoter:        Vincent McMahon Sr.
Host:                Bill Malone -   First ringside announcer.
Host:                Morris Siegel-  Second ringside announcer.
Host:                Ray Morgan -    Third ringside announcer. 
Network:             First televised on Dumont
Sponsor:             Gunther Brewery (Gunther Vice President: Walter Driskill)

On Thursday, January 5, 1956, Vincent McMahon's Wrestling at Capitol Arena debut on
WTTG (channel 5) at 10:00 and the original host was Bill Malone.

Beginning on June 21, 1956, McMahon's program was shown in New York City on WABD,
replacing the Dumont TV Studio show from the Tele center.


In early October 1956, Morris Siegel replaced Bill Malone as the commentator for the WTTG Thursday night wrestling show.   


By Thursday, December 17, 1959, Ray Morgan was the host for Wrestling at Capitol Arena (WTTG) (channel 5) (9:00-11:00pm).  Morgan remained the commentator until the show's
cancellation during the summer of 1970.

RAY MORGAN WRESTLING RING ANNOUNCER HISTORY:

In 1958, Morgan became sports director of WTTG in Washington D.C. Soon thereafter he became the announcer for Capitol Wrestling Corporation's (forerunner to the WWE) Heavyweight Wrestling From Washington. In 1966, Morgan left WTTG when the wrestling program moved from WTTG to WDCA. In 1971, CWC promoter Vincent J. McMahon moved his television broadcasts from D.C. to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. In 1971/1972, Morgan requested a pay raise to compensate for having to travel to Pennsylvania. McMahon instead chose to replace Morgan with his son, Vince K. McMahon Jr.


Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Skull Murphy, Brute Bernard, "Wild" Red Berry, and the Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello and Roy Heffernan) from the Capitol Arena in Washington, DC.   Each state how they are the kings of wrestling and look forward to meeting each other and annihilating each other in their upcoming fight at Madison Square Garden.  

NOTE: 
ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. has in its archive 32 "lost" TV Audio Air Checks containing over one hundred 1962/1963 HEAVYWEIGHT WRESTLING FROM WASINTON D.C. intermission interviews conducted by Ray Morgan related to that evening's matches and upcoming events.

These archived interviews usually lasted for approximately 10 to 12 minutes in length before continuing hour number two (Thursday nights 9:00-11:00pm) with additional contests.

Interestingly, these over 60-YEAR-OLD interviews conducted by Ray Morgan were very low key, biographical, and substantive, and not the histrionic circus like atmosphere content soon to be the signature of such half time interviews in the decades to follow.

NOTE: Most of these television audio air checks, not known to be archived elsewhere in the world, have not been monitored related to exact time lengths. They mostly consist of interviews Ray Morgan conducted with wrestlers who fought that day in front of a live audience during a half-time segment. Most of these interviews would last approximately ten to twelve minutes. Most are complete. Some incomplete. Some contain brief moments of a match ending. Some may be longer than a half hour and would not be known until monitoring them.                                                                                                                       

The Sicilians (Lou Albano and Tony Altomare) accuse Chicago fans of low intelligence, they wrestle Pampero Firpo and Reinhard, interview with Pampero Firpo, Brute Bernard, and Skull Murphy.                                       

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Buddy Rodgers, his manager Bobby Davis, Johnny Valentine, and Cowboy Bob Reles.                                                             

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

JIP at the end of the match between Anonino Rocca vs Larry Simon, winner in two straight falls. Ray Morgan interviews Antonino Rocca. 
Buddy Rodgers and Bobby Davis are interviewed discussing upcoming world championship match with opponent Bob Ellis.

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Antonino Rocca, Buddy Rodgers and his manager Bobby Davis.                                                                             

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestler Pampero Firpo who speaks to Morgan in Spanish and then in English. There are some humorous exchanges. Firpo promotes his upcoming match with Antonino Rocca and declares he will destroy him. Pamepero convinces Morgan that he is the number one fighter. 

A second interview with Brute Bernard, and Skull Murphy who declare that if they lose their upcoming match in Commack New York on April 11th with Japanese Yukio Suzuki and Giant Baba, they will leave the United States for good.  

Ray Morgan reminds his audience to stay tuned for next matches.       




                                                            

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Antonino Rocca, Buddy Rodgers, and manager Bobby Davis from the Capital Arena in Washington, DC.                                                            

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews "handsome" Johnny Barend and Buddy Rodgers.                                                             

This was Jerry Lewis's first television special in three years. A virtual one-man-show in which Jerry incorporates popular routines from his night-club act, television appearances, and his new material in this comedy-variety ABC special.                           

This was Jerry Lewis's first television special in three years. A virtual one-man-show in which Jerry incorporates popular routines from his night-club act, television appearances, and his new material in this comedy-variety ABC special.     

Duplicate of 13668.                     

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Johnny Valentine, "handsome" Johnny Barend, and wrestling manager Bobby Davis.                                                               

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers "handsome" Johnny Barend,  Bobo Brazil, and wrestling manager Bobby Davis from the Capital Arena in Washington, DC.                                                                

World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. 

NOTE: This broadcast is the earliest archived example of WORLD TODAY in the Archival Television Audio collection. It is one of the thousands of "lost" pre1968 Radio news broadcasts that are also preserved in the archive.

The 12th anniversary of the Korean war outbreak, comment by George H. Combs, a review of the deteriorating Western position in Southeast Asia, an interview with Mrs. Claire Chennault, Berlin problems, British charge North Vietnam with aiding Reds in South Vietnam. 
                                                                            

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennslyvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Buddy Rogers and "handsome" Johnny Barend.                                                    

World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. 

The Supreme Court rules prayer in classrooms is unconstitutional, the OAS still continues terrorist activities in Oran, Algeria, medical men predict a major breakthrough in cancer within 2-4 years.

Host: Tony Marvin. 

                                                                                                                                 

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Edouard Carpentier and Buddy Rogers who squabbles with Carpentier,  and Bobo Brazil.                                                                   

World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. 

Winston Churchill is ill, Dr. Robert Soblen, convicted US spy, attempts suicide in London, Khrushchev says Russians will aid Red China if attacked by nationalists in attempt to counter a growing rift with the Chinese communists, President De Gaulle in warm, cordial meeting with Adenauer, news from Algeria.

Host: Tony Marvin. 

                                                                                                                                                           

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers "Wild" Red Berry, Cowboy Bob Ellis, Johnny Valentine and wrestling manager Bobby Davis.                                                                  

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Edouard Carpentier, Buddy Rogers and Bobo Brazil. Rogers destroys the trophies given to arch-rivals Bobo Brazil and Edouard Carpentier                                                          

World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. 

The US explodes the H-bomb over the Pacific, Moscow attacks the US as "atom-maniacs" during the peace congress. 

Host: Tony Marvin. 

                                                                                                                                 

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host.

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestler "handsome" Johnny 
Barend and manager Bobby Davis.                                                                

World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. 

Marilyn Monroe talks about actresses and actors.

Speculations on her death, personalities include Sid Sokolsky and John Huston, Israel, and England at loggerheads about what to do with convicted US spy Dr. Robert Soblen.

Host: Tony Marvin. 

                                                                                                                                                                        

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers Cousin Alfred, Scufflin Hillbillies, "handsome" Johnny Barend, and manager Bobby Davis.                                                               

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews wrestlers "handsome" Johnny Barend, "Wild" Red Berry, and manager Bobby Davis.                                                                              

World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. 

The Russian spacemen continue their mammoth space flights, reports from Moscow, demonstrations and riots at the Berlin Wall, (first anniversary) tear gas, stoning and water dousing of demonstrators, Dr. Robert Soblen believed dying of leukemia, he does not want to go and die in US prison, he awaits deportation hearing. 

Host: Tony Marvin. 

                                                                                                                                                           

January 5th, 1956-1970 (Syndicated)

Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. 

Host Ray Morgan interviews Scufflin Hillbillies and manager Bobby Davis.                                                                 

World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. 

General Douglas McArthur is honored in Washington, DC, statements by speaker John McCormack and General McArthur, Senate sub-committee charges former Senator Hubert Humphrey of using his office for profit-taking, questioned by Senator Stuart Symington, President Kennedy is on a tour of power resources out west, Marilyn Monroe's death is ruled a probable suicide, an East German refugee is shot and left for dying at the Berlin Wall.  

Host: Tony Marvin.