October 8, 1974-December 31, 1974. "Witness to Yesterday" was a series of PBS broadcasts profiling a specific famous individual portrayed by an actress or actor. George Gershwin, portrayed
by Steve Allen, talks about his life and work. Patrick Watson is host and interviewer.
Curt Gowdy anounces the play-by-play from the top of the Dodger 8th inning. Tony Kubek does the "color" commentary from the victorious Oakland clubhouse. Monte Moore and Kubek interview commissioner of baseball Bowie Kuhn, who presents the championship trophy to the A's team. There are interviews with Catfish Hunter, Sal Bando, Reggie Jackson, Bert Campaneris, Ray Fosse and owner Charles O. Finley. Gowdy wraps up the broadcast.
A jazz double-header with Sarah Vaughan and Buddy Rich. After Sara Vaughn is interviewed by the producer of the show, Sarah sings a melody of her favorites backed by her trio. Songs include,
"Misty," " Round Midnight," " Watch what Happens," "Body and Soul<" "It's Magic," "Everything I Have is Yours," "Come back to Me," and other classics.
Buddy Rich & his 17-member band opens the broadcast playing an original medley from "West Side Story" capped by an incredible extended solo drum virtuoso performance by Buddy Rich (14:24).
Duplicate of # 5139.
A jazz double-header with Sarah Vaughan and Buddy Rich. Sarah sings a melody of her favorites backed by her trio, and Buddy & his 17-member band play a medley from "West Side Story" capped by an extended solo by Rich.
Roasting Bob Hope are: Dean Martin, President Gerald Ford, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Governor Ronald Reagan, General Omar Bradley, John Wayne, Jack Benny, Jimmy Stewart, Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Ginger Rogers, Flip Wilson, Rev. Billy Graham, Howard Cosell, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Foster Brooks, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Charlie Callas.
Roasting Bob Hope are: Dean Martin, President Gerald Ford, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Governor Ronald Reagan, General Omar Bradley, John Wayne, Jack Benny, Jimmy Stewart, Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Ginger Rogers, Flip Wilson, Rev. Billy Graham, Howard Cosell, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Foster Brooks, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Charlie Callas.
Dupe Of # 2074
Roasting Telly Savalas are: Dean Martin, Don Rickles, Angie Dickinson, Rowan & Martin, Richard Roundtree, Robert Stack, Phyllis Diller, Shelley Winters, Ernest Borgnine, Dom DeLuise, Rich Little, Steve Lawrence, Darren McGavin, Peter Graves and Nipsey Russell.
Duplicate of #2070.
Roasting Telly Savalas are: Dean Martin, Don Rickles, Angie Dickinson, Rowan & Martin, Richard Roundtree, Robert Stack, Phyllis Diller, Shelley Winters, Ernest Borgnine, Dom DeLuise, Rich Little, Steve Lawrence, Darren McGavin, Peter Graves and Nipsey Russell.
Variety-award program with Bob Hope as host, presenting awards given by the Academy of Variety & Cabaret Artists who have performed in Las Vegas during the past year in a variety of categories. Music and dance numbers performed by Bobbie Gentry, Juliet Prowse, Sammy Davis Jr., Robert Goulet, Jim Nabors and Wayne Newton.
The talented Osmonds: Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Jimmy, Donny & Marie- are joined by guest stars Andy Williams & Isaac Hayes in an hour broadcast featuring musical styles from Dixieland to classical.
Variety-award program with Bob Hope as host, presenting awards given by the Academy of Variety & Cabaret Artists who have performed in Las Vegas during the past year in a variety of categories. Music and dance numbers performed by Bobbie Gentry, Juliet Prowse, Sammy Davis Jr., Robert Goulet, Jim Nabors and Wayne Newton.
Duplicate of #5310.
Shirley MacLaine sings and dances in a virtual one-woman show. Featuring much of her acclaimed nightclub act, the program includes songs she has performed on stage and in films.
Richard Burton stars as Winston Churchill in "The Gathering Storm." Churchill's efforts to inspire his countrymen into action against Adolph Hitler. Broadcast on the eve of the 100th anniversary of Churchill's birth.
The story of the Trundle family, who live above their clock shop and a mouse family living down below. Loosely based on Clement Moore's Christmas poem. Joel Grey is the narrator.
Andy Williams and his family present the music of Christmas in the singer's 11th Christmas show, with Andy, his wife Claudine Longet, their children (Noelle, Christian and Robert Andrew), Mom & Dad Williams, the Williams brothers (Bob, Dick and Don), Claudine's sister Danielle & their sons (Frankie and Bruno), and the 15 year old Williams twins Andy and David.
A holiday program of music and song. Dupe of # 5029.
A profile of the playwright composter-
actor Noel Coward, narrated by Sir John
Gielgud. Among those commenting on his work are Richard Burton, Dame Edith Evans, John Mills, Hermione Gingold, Yul Brynner, Dame Sybil Thorndike, and David Niven.
Andy Williams and his family present the music of Christmas in the singer's 11th Christmas show, with Andy, his wife Claudine Longet, their children (Noelle, Christian and Robert Andrew), Mom & Dad Williams, the Williams brothers (Bob, Dick and Don), Claudine's sister Danielle & their sons (Frankie and Bruno), and the 15 year old Williams twins Andy and David.
Animated special about a group of bears in Bearbank and a curious bear among them named Ted E Bear. He learns the meaning of Christmas from Santa Claus himself.
Originally broadcast December 17th, 1973.
The voices of Flip Wilson, Geraldine Jones, Reverand Leroy, Ralph The Invisible Dog, The Devil, and Herbie The Ice Cream Man are heard on this Flip Wilson animated cartoon Christmas Special.
(Part I) German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
(Part II) German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
Henry Fonda is the host for this show with memorable moments from All in the Family's first 100 shows. Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner star in this classic TV series.
Duplicate of #834.
Henry Fonda is the host for this show with memorable moments from All in the Family's first 100 shows. Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner star in this classic TV series.
An animated television Christmas special based on the famous 1823 poem with the same opening line. Featured are the voices of Joel Grey, George Gobel, John McGiver, and Tammy Grimes.
Narrated by Joel Grey and George Gobel.
A memorial tribute to the late comedian Jack Benny, with anchor Tom Snyder, from Los Angeles. There are reminisces from Sheldon Leonard, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc, and musician John Green. From New York, Edwin Newman interviews Isaac Stern and Jack Paar.
On the day of his funeral service, a memorial to Jack Benny, featuring excerpts from his radio and television programs. Benny is heard on The Ed Sullivan Show & The Dinah Shore Show. There are words of praise from Danny Kaye, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Mel Blanc, Dennis Day, Don Wilson, and Frank Nelson. At his funeral service, CBS correspondent Richard Threlkeld reports. There are comments from Milton Berle, Danny Thomas, Ronald Reagan, & Bob Hope. Also interviewed is William S. Paley. Written & hosted by Charles Kuralt.
Beginning in 1929, a New Year's Eve Tradition...Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians. Guy Lombardo was best known to TV audiences for his annual New Year's Eve telecasts. His brothers Carmen (the band's musical director), Victor, & Lebert were all members of the orchestra. Guy, the eldest, was designated the leader. For most of his years in television, Guy Lombardo represented nostalgia for the '30s and '40s. At midnight the traditional welcoming in of the New Year at Times Square is presented. Ben Grauer brings in the New Year from Times Square.
Beginning in 1929, a New Year's Eve Tradition...Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians. Guy Lombardo was best known to TV audiences for his annual New Year's Eve telecasts. His brothers Carmen (the band's musical director), Victor, & Lebert were all members of the orchestra. Guy, the eldest, was designated the leader. For most of his years in television, Guy Lombardo represented nostalgia for the '30s and '40s. At midnight the traditional welcoming in of the New Year at Times Square is presented. Ben Grauer brings in the New Year from Times Square.
Duplicate of #5385.
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