A 90 minute special of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra.

This broadcast features the opera "Ariadne auf Naxos" by Richard Strauss and soprano Beverly Sills.

Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra

The 27th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards are presented from The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California. There was no host for this Special.            

The 27th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards are presented from The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California. There was no host for this Special.    

Duplicate of #8130.                     

The 1976 Entertainer Of The Year Awards.

Host: Jackie Gleason.             

The 28th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards is presented live from The Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This was the last Emmy Award ceremony to be held during the first half of a calendar year. 

Hosts: John Denver, Mary Tyler Moore                       

The 28th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards is presented live from The Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This was the last Emmy Award ceremony to be held during the first half of a calendar year. 

Hosts: John Denver, Mary Tyler Moore      

Duplicate of #8131.                             

The 1976 Entertainment Hall Of Fame Awards.

Hosts: Art Carney, Diahann Carroll, and Lee Grant.                         

Live coverage of the 1976 presidential election returns.             

Jimmy Carter is elected the 39th President of the United States defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. President Ford gives his concession speech.                        

The 1977 Entertainer Of The Year Awards.

Host: Jackie Gleason.             

Jackie Gleason is host for the seventh annual Agva (American Guild of Variety Artists) Entertainment Awards ceremony honoring outstanding entertainers in 13 categories, highlighted by Bob Hope's presentation of the Entertainer of the Year Award to Johnny Carson. Comedy performances include a routine featuring Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and Edgar Bergen, who receives the Golden Award for "a lifetime of entertaining the public."
Also, a monologue by David Brenner and a magic act by Carson, and a Special Attraction of the Year award to Jim Henson. Kermit the Frog sings "Lydia the Tattooed Lady," dedicated to Groucho Marx.                                               

Jackie Gleason is host for the seventh annual ceremony honoring outstanding entertainers in 13 categories, highlighted by Bob Hope's presentation of the Entertainer of the Year Award to Johnny Carson. Comedy performances include a routine featuring Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and Edgar Bergen, who receives the Golden Award for "a lifetime of entertaining the public."
Also, a monologue by David Brenner and a magic act by Carson.   


Duplicate of #8136.                                           

A tribute to the late CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow on the tenth anniversary of his death. Narrated by Burgess Meredith.            

An analysis of President Jimmy Carter's energy address.             

Special on energy crisis.        

The "11 O'Clock Report" with anchor Rolland Smith, who along with Ed Rabel report on the death of Elvis Presley.             

Charles Kuralt reports on the assessment of the impact of Elvis Presley who died August 16, 1977. 

Dupe Of # 5223.            

Hosts: Robert Blake, Angie Dickinson.

First Two Hours Only. Excerpt.             

Final Four broadcasts (part three, four, five, and  six) airing on September 14, 15, 16, & 17, 1977.

This Elvis Presley special tribute begins with his death and looks back at his special qualities. Personal reminiscences from family members and friends are heard...integrated with music and lyrics Elvis Presley made popular. 

Wink Martindale narrates.   

NOTE: Included in this tribute are parts three, four, five and six containing a total of 7 hours of programming. 
Parts one and two are missing.         

Elvis Presley in concert, two months before his death on August 16, 1977. There are interviews with his fans and scenes of him backstage. This program primarily broadcasts his last concerts taped in Omaha, Nebraska and in Rapid City, South Dakota. At the conclusion of the concert, Elvis father Vernon Presley speaks. 

A repeat of the concert first telecast June 21st, 1977.           

The 1978 Entertainer Of The Year Awards. 

Host: Jackie Gleason.                    

The 30th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast from the Pasedena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. Top shows of the night were The Rockford Files and All In The Family, which won its fourth Emmy for best comedy series. Both Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton were awarded best lead actor and actress respectively for their work on All In The Family. Rita Moreno became the third person to capture all four major awards (Tony, Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy). 

Host: Alan Alda.                   

The 9th Annual Entertainer of the Year Awards, hosted by Jackie Gleason. Starring: Ann-Margret, Debby Boone, Carol Burnett, Red Buttons, Alan Corey, Buddy Ebsen, The Fercos, The Folies Bergere Dancers, Larry Gatlin, Doug Henning, Grace Jones, Lassie, Norman Lear, Rich Little, Sparky Lyle, Chuck Mangione, Steve Martin, Andrea McArdle, Lee Meriwether, Dolly Parton, Chita Rivera, Shields & Yarnell, Willie Tyler & Lester.

The 10th Annual Entertainer of the Year Awards, hosted by George Burns. Starring: David Copperfield, Wayland Flowers & Madame Mitzi Gaynor, Gilda Radner, Kenny Rogers, Doc Severinsen, Red Skelton, Suzanne Somers, Donna Summer, Rip Taylor, Gino Vannelli, The Village People, Dottie West, and Robin Williams.

The 1979 Entertainer Of The Year Awards.

Host: Jackie Gleason.              

Television special honoring Pearl Bailey. Ella Fitzgerald's first special in ten years.             

Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan in a final election eve TV talk.                        

Special: Jim Henson created new Muppets for this holiday musical about an otter named Emmet and his impoverished mother, who unwittingly enter the same talent contest on Christmas Eve in hopes of winning the money to buy presents. Emmet plays wash tub in a jug band and his mom sings, but both face stiff competition from a gang of woodland punk rockers, who stage an unimaginative production number.             

Special: The 11th Annual Entertainer of the Year Awards, hosted by Mike Douglas. Taped in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Categories include Entertainer of the Year, Male/Female Comedy Star of the Year, Song & Dance Star of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year and Animal Act of the Year. Presenters include Mickey Rooney, Anthony Newley.

Mario Cuomo wins New York State governorship in a narrow victory over Republican Lewis Lehrman.