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#7088: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
1966-04-17, WCBS, 00 min.
Jimmy Durante , Ed Sullivan , Sonny King , Myron Cohen , Petula Clark , Franco Corelli , Dorothy Kirsten , The Animals , Gitta Morelly

             
#1222: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
1966-04-18, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams , Martha Raye , Red Buttons , Arthur Lyman

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
#5182: DANNY THOMAS SPECIAL: THE ROAD TO LEBANON
1966-04-20, WNBC, 52 min.
Hugh Downs , Danny Thomas , Bob Hope , Bing Crosby , Sheldon Leonard , Claudine Auger

Musical-variety special based on the theme of Danny Thomas' adventures when he visits his relatives in Lebanon.
#1896: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1966-04-21, WNBC, 52 min.
Patti Page , Dean Martin , Jack Jones , Gene Baylos , Chita Rivera , Roger Miller , Gordon and Sheila MacRae

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
#3981: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-04-21, WNBC, 27 min.
Buddy Greco , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. This was the first broadcast of the series. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#4414: SAMMY DAVIS JR. SHOW, THE
1966-04-22, WNBC, 52 min.
Sammy Davis Jr.

January 7, 1966-April 22, 1966. This was the final broadcast of the series. Variety show hosted by Sammy Davis Jr.
#4213: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
1966-04-25, WNBC, 54 min.
Burns & Schreiber , Caterina Valente , Perry Como , Ella Fitzgerald

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. This was the final broadcast of the season. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
#3982: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-04-28, WNBC, 27 min.
Joanie Sommers , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#1223: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
1966-05-02, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams , Sid Caesar , The Beach Boys

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
#1897: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1966-05-03, WNBC, 52 min.
Liberace , Dean Martin , Guy Marks , Dorothy Louden , Phil Crosby

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. This was the final broadcast of the season. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
#4259: RED SKELTON HOUR, THE
1966-05-03, WCBS, 52 min.
Red Skelton , Robert Merrill

September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
#3983: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-05-05, WNBC, 27 min.
Mickie Finn , Fred Finn , John Haywood

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#1224: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
1966-05-09, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams , Trini Lopez , Buddy Greco , Jackie & Roy

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
#4261A: RED SKELTON HOUR, THE
1966-05-10, WCBS, 52 min.
Red Skelton , Jack Jones , Virginia Gray

September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
#3984: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-05-12, WNBC, 27 min.
Barbara McNair , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#4261: RED SKELTON HOUR, THE
1966-05-17, WCBS, 52 min.
Red Skelton , Petula Clark

September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
#3985: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-05-19, WNBC, 27 min.
Roberta Sherwood , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn , Don Lanning

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#1225: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
1966-05-23, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams , Morey Amsterdam , The Osmond Brothers , The Good Time Singers

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). This was the final broadcast of the season. In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
#3986: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-05-26, WNBC, 27 min.
Mickie Finn , Keely Smith , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#3276: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-06-06, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Gale Garnett , Jackie and Gayle

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.
#3975: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-06-09, WNBC, 27 min.
Vic Damone , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn , Don Van Paulta

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#3277: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-06-13, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle

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.
#3286: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-06-20, WNBC, 57 min.
Joanie Sommers , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle , Ken Greenwald

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.
#3299: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-06-22, WCBS, 57 min.
Danny Kaye , Chad & Jeremy , John Gary , Leslie Uggums

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#3976: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-06-23, WNBC, 27 min.
Mickie Finn , Eddie Foy Jr. , Fred Finn , Reta Shaw

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#17012: JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE
1966-06-24, CBS, min.
Jack Benny , Wayne and Shuster , Don Wilson , Mel Blanc , Mary Livingston , Dennis Day , Eddie Rochester Anderson

October 28th, 1950- September 15th, 1964 (CBS)
September 25th,1964-September 10th, 1965 (NBC)    

Jack Benny's half-hour show mixed variety and situation comedy with a company of regulars: Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, announcer Don Wilson, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc, and Mary Livingston.   


Guests: Wayne and Shuster.                                                                                                                                                  
#3300: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-06-29, WCBS, 57 min.
Roger Williams , Vikki Carr , John Gary , Bob Crane , John Banner

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#3309: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-07-06, WCBS, 57 min.
The King Sisters , John Gary , Jules Munch

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#3977: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-07-07, WNBC, 27 min.
Ed Ames , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#3287: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-07-11, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Flip Wilson , Nancy Sinatra , Jackie and Gayle

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.
#3310: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-07-13, WCBS, 57 min.
Vic Damone , Joanie Sommers , John Gary

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#3978: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-07-14, WNBC, 27 min.
Frank Fontaine , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#15184: ED SULLIVAN SHOW (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
1966-07-17, CBS, min.
Ed Sullivan , Jackie Vernon , Barry Sadler

           June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971

ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles. 

 Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
 
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.   

Ed's guests are Jackie Vernon and Green Beret Barry Sadler who sings his song "Ballad Of The Green Berets."                                    
#3278: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-07-18, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Jimmie Rodgers , Jackie and Gayle , Suzannah Jordan

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.
#3295: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-07-20, WCBS, 57 min.
The Smothers Brothers , Eddy Arnold , John Gary , Faron Taylor

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#15193: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
1966-07-23, WABC, min.
Henny Youngman , Bing Crosby , Edgar Bergen , Gary Crosby , Charlie McCarthy , Rosemary Clooney

January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show." 

Host Bing Crosby welcomes guests Henny Youngman, Edgar Bergen, and Charlie McCarthy, Gary Crosby, and Rosemary Clooney.   

                                                                          
#3279: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-07-25, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , Joe & Eddie , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle

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.
#3296: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-07-27, WCBS, 57 min.
Anita Bryant , John Gary , The Righteous Brothers

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#3979: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-07-28, WNBC, 27 min.
Bobby Darin , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#3288: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-01, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , The Everly Brothers

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.
#3305: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-08-03, WCBS, 57 min.
Frank Gorshin , Vikki Carr , John Gary , Jimmie Rodgers

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#3980: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-08-04, WNBC, 27 min.
Mickie Finn , Shani Wallis , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#3289: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-08, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle , Jimmy Boyd , Mimi Dillard

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.
#3306: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-08-10, WCBS, 57 min.
Rosemary Clooney , Norm Crosby , John Gary

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#3987: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-08-11, WNBC, 27 min.
Vic Damone , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#2297: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
1966-08-14, WCBS, 52 min.
Jimmy Durante , Ed Sullivan , Allan Sherman , Ethel Merman , Petula Clark

June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
#3280: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-15, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Gary Lewis and The Playboys

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.
#3297: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
1966-08-17, WCBS, 57 min.
Liberace , Tim Conway , John Gary , Susan Barrett

June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
#3988: MICKIE FINN'S
1966-08-18, WNBC, 27 min.
Vikki Carr , Mickie Finn , Fred Finn , Charlie Romero

April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
#3281: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-22, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Noel Harrison , Jackie and Gayle

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.
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Joan Walsh, producer of the documentary "Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show", discusses Phil Gries' TV Audio contribution to the film. (3:51 min.)