Live from Las Vegas, Nevada, Howard Cosell hears predictions on the fight from Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Eddie Machen. Comments are heard from Angelo Dundee, Cus D'Amato and Solomon McTier. A humble and sincere Muhammad Ali talks about his opponent and his prediction about the fight. Floyd Patterson talks to Cosell about the champ and how he feels he can win this boxing match. At ringside, Chris Schenkel tells the tale of the tape. Rocky Marciano does the "color" commentary. Eddie Fisher sings the National Anthem. Ring introductions, the fight, and the bout is stopped at 2 min. 18 sec. in the 12th round. Cosell talks to Patterson in the ring. Marciano analyzes the fight. Cosell talks to Ali in the ring.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. 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.
Howard Cosell hosts a pre-fight broadcast prior to the Floyd Patterson-Muhammad Ali heavyweight championship fight. Comments by Joe Louis, Sonny Liston, and Eddie Machen. Ali stops Patterson in round 12.
A SPECIAL ABC TV BROADCAST which looks at the world of pro football from the 13th century, when Britons used the skulls of Danish pirates as footballs, to today's violent and complex game. Archival films show early stars like Jim Thorp, Red Grange and Sammy Baugh; how teams create strategy; how players are scouted and how retired greats like Y.A. Tittle pass on their skills to young players.
Also covered: life in a pro training camp, and highlights of an exhibition game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns.
NOTE: A David L. Wolper production, directed by William Friedkin, hat the beginning of his career, who had yet to direct a theatrical motion picture.
Van Heflin narrates.
United States casualty rates will be projected higher from now on due to the infusion of North Vietnamese army regulars in addition to the Viet Cong.
Walter Cronkite and Morley Safer report.
Astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell are launched into space aboard the Gemini 7 spacecraft. Their primary mission was to show that humans could live in weightlessness for a period of fourteen days, a record that would stand until 1970.
Problems in Vietnam, the course of the war, an interview with General William Westmoreland, he expects the war to drag on, Mrs. Martin Luther King joins protesters,
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians usher in the year 1966 with guest Howard Cosell. Cosell is in Times Square for the dropping of the ball ushering in the year 1966.
Eyewitness to North Vietnam is a special WBAI Radio broadcast related to the strike / rebellion at UCLA on December 2, 1964.
A montage of Vietnam protestors heard during a March on Washington D.C. on November 27, 1965.
Produced for Pacific Radio.
Steve Allen and wife Jayne Meadows host The 13th Annual Debutante Ball, featuring Hollywood Debutante stars for 1966. Included among the debutants is 19-year-old Sally Field who is introduced by Jackie Cooper, Ryan O'Neal, and Roger Smith. Other highlights include both Tim Conway and Louis Nye doing skits with Steve Allen. 19-year-old Peggy Lipton also appears as a debutante for 1966, as well as 22-year-old Eydie Williams. Maurice Chevalier accepts an award for Walt Disney. Other celebrities appearing are Buddy Ebsen, introduced by Troy Donahue, Vera Miles, Robert Reed, Ray Walston, Ben Gazzara, Dean Jones, Jerry Van Dyke, and Nanette Fabray.
Highlights of Bob's Christmas visit to U.S. bases in Vietnam. Guests include Carroll Baker and Joey Heatherton. Fifteen minute tape excerpt with variation in sound quality.
Third showing of the taped production first presented on December 8, 1960. The first television performance of the musical adaptation of Sir James M. Barrie's play was presented live on NBC on March 7, 1955 and again live on January 9, 1956. The taped production was presented on December 8, 1960, and repeated on February 9, 1963.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. 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.
November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.
Highlights: Progress report on US moon project. A week's review of Vietnam war problems with Robert McNamara.
Howard K. Smith reports
November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.
The latest news on Vietnam. The first of ABC Scopes Vietnam reports. Progress of the war and its effects on the American people.
Howard K. Smith reports
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