October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.




Johnny's guests are Shelley Winters, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Desi Arnaz.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated. 

In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.  

The topic: Undercover policewomen who pose as prostitutes.                                  

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

This was the "Video Golf" broadcast. An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.                          

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
  
  

Guests: Freddie Prinze, Jan Stephenson, Anthony Newley, Ray Johnson. 

NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. 
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request. 
                                                                                    

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

This broadcast featured a discussion about television soap operas. An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.




Johnny's guests are Orson Bean, Orson Welles, Fernando Lamas, and Carol Lawrence.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

This broadcast featured a discussion about "Transpirit" communication.  An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980. 

Guest George Babbitt who claims to be a trans medium believing in a God forced energy which permeates all creation believing he has captured this force not only in his person but also in motion picture film.  

Re-run program broadcast February 17, 1976.

                         

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles  

Co-Host: Wayne Rogers                                                                                                          

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles  

Co-Host: Wayne Rogers                                                                                                          

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

Playwright, author Neil Simon is Tom Snyder's solo guest. 
It was the only time Simon was interviewed by Snyder on The Tomorrow Show...who did make an appearance on the show, September 17, 1981 with Charles Grodin subbing for Tom Snyder. Other guests on that show were Simon's wife Marsha Mason and Roberta Flack. 
INTERESTINGLY, THE SEPTEMBER 29, 1977 APPEARANCE BY SIMON IS NOT LISTED IN ANY REFERENCE RESOURCE, INCLUDING IMDb. Not only has it been lost but forgotten by most. 

For this reason, and because so many salient anecdotes are expressed related to Neil Simon's early career, his personal life and his philosophy about his craft, this specific TV Audio Air Check has been time consuming and successfully restored by Phil Gries from the original 1/4" reel to reel master recording (mechanical tape recorder issues at the time of taping resulted in the tape itself disengaging from the pinch roller, that stabilizes the tape's constant speed movement losing sound, or rendering sound unrecognizable). In the process of many hours "saving" this reel of tape, approximately 15 minutes of air time has been lost. 
However, 34 minutes of programming has been saved of what has become a rare interview in time when Neil Simon had just moved to California from m his beloved New York environment.

The broadcast opens with the theme music "Give My Regards to Broadway," from the Warner Brothers album saluting the James Cagney classic film "Yankee Doodle Dandy."
Snider states that he listens to this melody every night at home, now that he lives alone.  

Neil Simon compares the difference living in New York vs living in California. He discuses his plays including California Suite, Star Spangled Girl. the Good Doctor, and Barefoot in the Park. Simon explains that he feels safe writing behind a typewriter as opposed to acting or even speaking before other people. He and Tom relive the glory days when Your Show of Shows starring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca were creative breeding grounds for the likes of Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks and others including himself. Simon states that he learned satire and timing and editing during his two years writing for Caesar, and also explains why he wanted to leave the show. Producer Max Liebman is fondly remembered, as well as his special relationship with Carl Reiner, and his brother Danny Simon.  

Other topics include the death of Simon's first wife, Joan, his marriage to Marsha Mason, his working habits, and his habitual need to continue to write. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980, which lasted only 15 months prior to the entire series leaving the air.                                                    

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

This program scheduled to be broadcast on August 10, 1976, but pre-empted due to extended NBC TV coverage of the Republican Convention. Rescheduled and presented for the first time on Sept. 30, 1976.

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980. 

NOTE:
The interview between Harry Reems  and Tom Snyder predominantly centers on Reems' appearance in Deep Throat (1972), making only $100 for his services. He was originally hired to be a grip, and tells how the main actor was replaced by him at the request of director Gerry Damiano.  

His appearance in the film eventually  led to his arrest by FBI agents in New York City in July 1974. and his indictment in Memphis, Tennessee, in June 1975 on federal charges of conspiracy to distribute obscenity across state lines. Reems called it forum shopping. and explains why co-star Linda Lovelace and director and co-producer Gerry Damiano were not indicted. 

Harry Reems was convicted in April 1976 with 11 other individuals and four corporations.

Reems' conviction was eventually overturned on appeal in April 1977, prior to his appearance on the Tomorrow Show where he discussed the case, at that time, joined by his attorney Alan Dershowitz.

The defense argued he was the first American actor to ever be prosecuted by the federal government merely for appearing in a film. Reems tells Tom Snyder how he  received considerable support from established Hollywood and New York celebrities during his trial, including Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Shirley MacLaine, and many others including IATSE union representatives. He also talks about his early life and how/why he entered porno films. 

NOTE:
The master 1/4" reel to reel audio tape was in poor condition suffering from sticky shed syndrome. Since it represents the only known broadcast copy in any form of this Tomorrow Show, which is not known to exist, the tape was baked and then reconstructed in segments by Phil Gries using special techniques to create a pristine sounding complete air check. 
Commercials have been deleted.                                             

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.




Johnny's guests include Marilyn Horne.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles  

Guests: Pearl Bailey, Dick Van Dyke, Anthony Newley. 

Pearl sings "Bill Bailey."                                                                                                                                                                                          

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

Joe's guest is jazz pianist Eubie Blake.         

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
  
  

Guests: Ethel Merman, Abbe Lane, Dr. William Nolen, Bob Uecker.

NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. 
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request. 
                                                                                    

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated. 

In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest. 

The guest is Danny Thomas.                                  

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.




Johnny's guests are Rod Steiger, Tom Dreesen, and Debbie Reynolds.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)

A salute to Carol Burnett. This program is a 30-minute excerpt.







                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.




Guest Host: Rich Little. Final half-hour only. Excerpt.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

This broadcast featured a discussion about "Abortion."

A controversial topic and major issue during the current Presidential campaign by President Gerald Ford and Senator Jimmy Carter. 
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.  

Guests are Dr. Mildred Jefferson, President of the National Right To Life Committee, Dr. Magda Denes, author of "In Necessity and Sorrow" (the story of life and death in an abortion hospital), and Karen Mulhauser, Executive Director of the National Abortion Rights League.                                     

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980. 

Great conversational anecdotes form Pearl Bailey as told to Tom Snyder about her past and the challenges and successes she has accomplished along the way, mostly not related to show business.                         

October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)

The Second Annual Ebony Awards.

Hosts: Flip Wilson and Natalie Cole.






                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles  

Co-Host: Dom DeLuise                                                                                                          

1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated. 

In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.     

The topic is astrology with guest Maria Elise Crummere.                               

1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated. 

In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.  

The guest is Lawrence Welk.                                  

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. 

Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.

Guest Host: David Brenner. 
Final hour only. Excerpt.  
Guests include Gladys knight and the Pips, Diane Ladd, Shelley Winters and author Albert Rosenfeld who discusses "Living Forever."  Doc Severinsen and orchestra plays a solo.  

Commercials include:
Revlon, Choy Chicken Chow Mein, Heinz French Fries, Yogi Berra for Yankee Beef Franks, Pillsbury rolls, Aim Toothpaste, The Veterinary Society, Listerine, $1,000,000 Name That Tune TV show, Election Night Nov. 2nd, Lung Association, The New Peter Marshall Variety TV Show, and others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

This broadcast featured a discussion about courts and youthful offenders. An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

  Syndicated 1976- June 7 - August 23, 1976. WOR TV New York. 

Premiering in the Summer of 1976, broadcasting 11 programs with a few new episodes along with re-runs October 18, 1976 - December 27, 1976.    

A brief series of approximately a dozen 90 minute broadcasts in which Steve Allen uses clips form 200 hours related to his different past television shows (1950's and  1960's) broadcast on three networks and Metromedia. He mixes these segments with new material featuring studio guests before a live audience.      

About two-thirds of the show is contemporary, with some of the guests reminiscing about their past performances. 

The broadcasts contain a full-sounding live band and the guests, including, Martha Raye, Gabe Dell, Pat Harrington Jr., Jayne Meadows, Buck Henry, Don Knotts, Bill Dana, Foster Brooks, Andy Griffith, Steve Lawrence, Skitch Henderson, Jonathan Winters, Mort Sahl, George Gobel, Frank Gorshin, Peter Ustinov, Bill Daily, often gathered around Steve Allen's piano for some lively and seemingly very relaxed musical numbers. 

NOTE: This series seems to have disappeared from view, archivally. There are no extant examples of any of these shows archived at The Library of Congress, or  Paley Center for Media, or any samples seen or heard on the internet.  The one exception is show number one archive as a U-Matic 3/4" Video which is not circulated to the public, housed at UCLA Film & TV Archive.

Other than his hosting stint on 1972's "I've Got a Secret" this was  Steve Allen's only syndicated contribution of the decade. Distributed by Hughes Television.                                                                                                                                               

1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated. 

In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest. 

The guest is First Lady Rosalyn Carter.                                   

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.




Guest Host: David Brenner. The last 30 minutes of the program only. Excerpt.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated. 

In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.  

The topic is alcoholic women.                                 

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles  

Guests: David Janssen, Bob Hope.

Mike and Bob sing "Making Whoopee." 

                                                                                                                                                                                                

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

This program is a repeat. This was the "Guinness Book of World Records" broadcast. An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.             

1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated. 

In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.   

The topic is women in the job market.                                 

Rona Barrett interviews Valerie Harper, Sally Struthers, Nancy Walker, and Carol Burnett.            

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.




Johnny's guests are Bob Hope, Jack Anderson, Steve Martin, and Jim Fowler.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 

This broadcast features a discussion on homosexuality and the gay community and gay revolution movement.
 Repeat of original broadcast June 20, 1976. This telecast includes remotes from GALAXY 21, a gay bar and discotheque owned by gay people catering to the straight community as well, in downtown New York City. Tom interviews owner of the club, George Freeman.

Studio guests are David Goodstein, publisher of THE ADVOCATE, a gay newspaper, Don Embinder, publisher of the gay magazine BLUE BOY, and Karla Jay who, with Adam Young, has co-authored a book, AFTER YOU'RE OUT, which examines the challenges of gay individuals after they 'come out' and reveal their true sexuality. 


 An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.                                       

From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986.

Guests: Jerry Van Dyke, Lawrence Welk.                                                                        

Political speech given by Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter.          

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles  

Guests are David Janssen, Lynn Redgrave, Henry Mancini, Daniel Schorr, Clifton Davis, and Mario Andretti.                                                                                                          

January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.




A look at the recently concluded 1976 Presidential race won by
Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia. 

Host: Tom Brokaw. This program is a 75-minute excerpt. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

October 21st, 1974- 1980. 

Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles 

Co-Host: David Janssen