The year 1963 in review.         

October 1st, 1953-October 13th, 1957. September 11th, 1971-September 2nd, 1972. (CBS)

Tonight's episode: Beatrice Straight stars in "The Crisis Of Anne Boleyn." May 16th, 1536. Henry V111 has lost interest in Anne and wants a clear course for his romance with Jane Seymour. He offers Anne a chance to save her life if she admits she has been unfaithful, and leaves England with their daughter, Elizabeth. But Anne wants her child to be heir to the throne. 


An unusual Public Affairs series, You Are There began in 1947 as a radio show (it was originally titled CBS was There). Each week a well-known historical event was recreated, and the leading figures in each drama were interviewed by CBS news correspondents (the correspondents were always in modern-day dress, regardless of the setting of the story). The television version ran from 1953-1957 on Sunday afternoons, and was revived in 1971 as a Saturday-afternoon show, aimed principally at children. Walter Cronkite was the chief correspondent on both TV versions. Paul Newman guest-starred on one program as Nathan Hale (30 August 1953) and the 1971 premiere " The Mystery of Amelia Earhart" featured Geraldine Brooks and Richard Dreyfuss.       

                                                                       

Dean Martin, Eydie Gorme and Al Hirt headline this songfest of musical favorites selected from a Readers Digest Poll.

Highlights:

"Begin The Beguine," "As Time Goes Bye,"........Dean, Eydie, Al

"Some Enchanted Evening," "Sentimental Journey," Tonight,"
"I Left My Heart In San Francisco," "Night and Day"...Dean, Eydie

"Greensleeves," "Summertime," "Autumn Leaves,"....Eydie

"Exodus," "Cool Water," Stardust"..............................Al

"Old Man River," Moon River,"..................................Dean

"Tea For Two," " You'll Never Walk Alone".................Dean, Al

This Thanksgiving Day tune-fest features the song stylings of Eydie Gorme and Dean Martin, plus both instrumental and vocal contributions from trumpeter Al Hirt. The evening's repertoire is made up of the public's all-time favorite songs as determined by a poll conducted by Reader's Digest. Conducting his own arrangements of these time-honored chestnuts (and staving off staleness in the process) is musical director Jerry Fielding, about five years removed from both the end of his HUAAC-created exile (1959).

Festival of lively arts for young people. Leonard Bernstein conducter.            

The year 1965 in review from WNCN radio. Hy Chamberlin reports.

Commercials included. 

                          

WNEW-TV Channel 5 presents a year in review special for 1966.            

A review of the year 1966.            

A year end review of the year 1966.             

July 18th, 1958- March 26th, 1972

Series of concerts originating from Carnegie Hall in New York City. Beginning in 1962, they were broadcast from Lincoln Center in New York City. Leonard Bernstein conducted fifty three such televised performances until 1972. 

The young performers number 8 concert is performed.                                                                               

April 1, 1963-September 26, 1969 (NBC); July 7, 1975-November 26, 1975 (ABC). Tom Kennedy hosts this quiz/game show involving celebrities & contestants trying to name a famous person.

Jim Perk hosted the syndication revival series broadcast in 1978. 

Only six episodes of the original 1963-1969 & 1975 series are known to exist.

 Celebrity guest playing today's game are Richard Long and Julie Adams. 

Contestants on his Episode are Jo Ann Fisher and Lee Brown.

Top prize is a 1968 Pontiac Firebird automobile. 

Commercials include, Miles Laboratories (One-a-day Vitamins), Nabisco Honey Grahams, Saltine Crackers, French's Mustard and Country Style Mashed Potatoes, Welch's Grape Drink, S&H Green Stamps, Breck's Hair Shampoo, Pine Sol grease cutter cleaner. 

Names and words revealed in this episode include, "Jack Paar," "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," "Mary Martin," "San Antione," "Muskegon," " A.J. Foyt," "Hugh Downs," "Nelson Eddy," "Rock Hudson," " Thelma Ritter."

Announcer: John Harlan

NOTE: Most of this series has been erased and considered "lost."
             A few episodes are extant.                                                     

April 1, 1963-September 26, 1969 (NBC); July 7, 1975-November 26, 1975 (ABC). 

Tom Kennedy hosts this quiz/game show involving celebrities & contestants trying to name a famous person.

Guests: Jack Cassidy, Nita Talbot.

Announcer is John Harlan.

Guests are Martha Frank and Evelyn John,

Commercials include:

Dial, Chiffon Dish Liquid, Total, Betty Crocker, Listerine, Efferdent, 5 Day Deodorant Spray, Rose Towels, Lilt Home Permanent, Scope, and Crisco.               

April 1, 1963-September 26, 1969 (NBC); July 7, 1975-November 26, 1975 (ABC). 

Tom Kennedy hosts this quiz/game show involving celebrities & contestants trying to name a famous person.

Another episode of this game show starring Jack Cassidy & Nita Talbot. Contestants returning are  Evelyn Frank and Martha John. 
Commercials excluded.   

Some of the names revealed as answers include:
Frank Fontaine, Claire Booth Luce, Dennis James, Rumpelstiltskin, Diana Washington, Mike Hammer, Noah Webster, Chung King, Aldo Ray and Brandon de Wilde. 

Announcer is John Harlan.         

Coverage of the year 1968 in review by WNEW-TV Channel 5 in New York City.             

1968 in review from WEVD Radio in New York City.

1968 review of New York City events.                           

The 1968 MLB season came to be known as “The Year of the Pitcher.” In both leagues, pitchers dominated the game. Bob Gibson and Denny McLain were the biggest stars. Each won a Cy Young and MVP in their respective leagues. It was a year like no other and the New York Mets were just like everyone else.

Bob Murphy is host and narrates this special half hour documentary program. It begins with the catchy song "Let a Winner Lead the Way," and goes on to tell the story of the 1968 New York Mets, appraising the entire team's performance during this year and their potential to win it all in 1969. 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield commercials included. 


NOTE:
 There is a slight buzz on the audio track.
                                                    

A look back at 1970 in New York.    

February 1st, 1953- October 13th, 1957 (CBS)      
September 11th, 1971- January 8, 1972 (CBS)
Re-runs Jan. 15 thru September 2, 1972 (CBS)

Walter Cronkite, TV host of YOU ARE THERE.
At the end of the program, after Cronkite summarized what happened in the preceding event, he reminded viewers, "What sort of day was it? A day like all days, filled with those events that alter and illuminate our times... all things are as they were then, except you were there."

After a 14 year gap the series was seen again on Saturday mornings as a videotaped color program from 1971 to 1972. 14 new episodes were produced, aired on Saturday afternoons from 12:30pm to 1:00pm. The format of the revival was basically the same as the original versions. These programs were also hosted by Cronkite. Both series were produced by CBS News.

An unusual Public Affairs series, YOU ARE THERE began in 1947 as a radio show (it was originally titled CBS was There). Each week a well-known historical event was recreated, and the leading figures in each drama were interviewed by CBS news correspondents (the correspondents were always in modern-day dress, regardless of the setting of the story). The television version ran from 1953-1957 on Sunday afternoons, and was revived in 1971 as a Saturday-afternoon show, aimed principally at children. Walter Cronkite was the chief correspondent on both TV versions. Many contemporary CBS NEWS correspondents would appear in each broadcast for the revival series.  Paul Newman guest-starred on one program as Nathan Hale (30 August 1953) and the 1971 premiere " The Mystery of Amelia Earhart" featured Geraldine Brooks and Richard Dreyfus. 
   
In today's  repeat episode: "The Mystery of Amelia Earhart." 
Chronicles events in the mysterious disappearance of the aviatrix on a July 2nd 1937 flight across the Pacific.
Geraldine Brooks stars as Amelia Earhart. With Richard Dreyfus, Fred Noonan, Thomas Connelly. Richard C. Hottelet recreates an interview with Amelia Earhart.

Commercials include:
Cheerios, Berry Oat Cereal, Screamin' Daemons Motor Bikes, Super Quake Cereal, Paper Mate Glue Stick, Captain Crunch Berry Cereal, Cool Aide, Pink Panther Vitamins, Super Sugar Crisp Cereal, ABC Alpha-Bits Cereal, Peanut Glue Back to School Glue, Kellogg's Sugar Frosted Flakes.   
                                                                                                      

Featuring the Bob Crosby Band.     

War begins in the Middle East as the Arab coalition jointly launches a surprise attack against Israel on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.               

August 2, 1974-August 30, 1974 (CBS). This was the first broadcast of the season. After a 15-year absence from TV, "Your Hit  Parade" is back for five weeks. Part sentimental journey and part '70s rock, this new "Hit Parade" combines the music of the past and present. The regulars are relative show-business newcomers: Kelly Garrett, Chuck Woolery, and Sheralee.    

Duplicate of #4996B. Series premiere.        

August 2, 1974-August 30, 1974 (CBS). This was the first broadcast of the season. After a 15-year absence from TV, "Your Hit  Parade" is back for five weeks. Part sentimental journey and part '70s rock, this new "Hit Parade" combines the music of the past and present. The regulars are relative show-business newcomers: Kelly Garrett, Chuck Woolery, and Sheralee.    

Duplicate of #4996B. Series premiere.                     

Live coverage of Yasser Arafat's United Nations speech.           

 Special broadcast examining the procedures of the New York City Police Department. Host Don Craig asks the question "What really happens in Police Court?  The difference between movie Police and Court drama and real life experiences are examined.                     

The year 1976 in review.

Host: Larry Hart. 
             

The 12th annual presentation of awards bestowed on the basis of popular vote. Burgess Meredith and Slyvester Stallone won for "Rocky," Lee Grant for "Voyage Of The Damned," and Faye Dunaway for "Network."

Co-Hosts: George Peppard and Valerie Perrine.             

New York City year-end review.            

A review of 1978.            

(Part 1) Special: Yogi Bear is roused out of hibernation to find that Jellystone Lodge will be sold and destroyed unless its wealthy owner, Mrs. Trockmorton, enjoys the annual Christmas Carnival. Her miserable nephew Snively and crotchety Herman the Hermit, both of whom hate Christmas, try sabotage. This program is shown in two parts.             

(Part 2) Special: Yogi Bear is roused out of hibernation to find that Jellystone Lodge will be sold and destroyed unless its wealthy owner, Mrs. Trockmorton, enjoys the annual Christmas Carnival. Her miserable nephew Snively and crotchety Herman the Hermit, both of whom hate Christmas, try sabotage. This program is shown in two parts.