This look at the personality and career of rock-and-roll star Elvis Presley features clips of his Army days, the funeral procession and reminiscences by celebrities including Pat Boone, Chet Atkins, Chuck Berry, Charlie Rich and Carl Perkins.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali meets Leon Spinks for the second time in his career at the New Orleans Superdome. Ali, who lost his title to Spinks on February 15th, 1978, came back in this fight to regain the heavyweight championship for the third time in his career, via a unanimous decision. He became the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. Ali retired after this fight only to come out of retirement for a brief comeback two years later.
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.
Hosts Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Telly Savalas & Madeline Kahn mark the 75th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company in a freewheeling variety show that features elaborate production numbers, drama, music, comedy & dance.
Suzanne Somers takes the barbs on the first "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" of the season. Scheduled roasters include her husband Alan Hamill, her "Three's Company" costars Audra Lindley and Norman Fell, Paul Anka, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Milton Berle, Tom Bosley, Lee Meriwether, Orson Welles, LaWanda Page, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Bernie Kopell.
The first Steve Martin special. Vaudeville, slapstick and satire are combined as Steve Martin slips into 15 different roles. Martin also headlines a takeoff of TV variety shows. Many guest appearances.
Animated musical version of the classic Charles Dickens tale "A Christmas Carol," about Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Tom Bosley is the narrator.
The golden-anniversary broadcast of the Royal Canadians' New Year's Eve Concert. Leading the band is Bill Lombardo, who continues the tradition begun by his late uncle, Guy Lombardo, beginning in 1929.
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The golden-anniversary broadcast of the Royal Canadians' New Year's Eve Concert. Leading the band is Bill Lombardo, who continues the tradition begun by his late uncle, Guy Lombardo, beginning in 1929.
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.
March 22, 1980-May 17, 1980; August 30, 1980-March 7, 1981. This broadcast was a Special. Tim Conway's second variety show. Conway's cohorts on the show included Dick Orkin, Bert Berdis, Jack Riley, Maggie Roswell, Miriam Flynn, Eric Boardman, and Harvey Korman.
From gridiron glory to "Celebrity Roast"-Joe Namath is on the receiving end of good-natured barbs from Orson Welles, Milton Berle, Jimmie Walker, Joey Bishop, Mel Tillis, Tom Bosley, Norm Crosby, Lee Meriwether, Rich Little, Angie Dickinson, David Doyle, Ruth Buzzi, Lorne Greene, Dick Butkus, George Blanda and Bernie Kopell.
From gridiron glory to "Celebrity Roast"-Joe Namath is on the receiving end of good-natured barbs from Orson Welles, Milton Berle, Jimmie Walker, Joey Bishop, Mel Tillis, Tom Bosley, Norm Crosby, Lee Meriwether, Rich Little, Angie Dickinson, David Doyle, Ruth Buzzi, Lorne Greene, Dick Butkus, George Blanda and Bernie Kopell.
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With dry wit, a show business great marks his 100th birthday- 17 years early. Burns, who actually surpassed his 100th birthday in January of 1996 banters with many show business friends.
With dry wit, a show business great marks his 100th birthday- 17 years early. Burns, who actually surpassed his 100th birthday in January of 1996 banters with many show business friends.
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In concert at the Grand Ole Opry, Dolly Parton and Carol Burnett team for a medley of songs backed by some fancy pickin' on guitars, banjos, and fiddles.
A SPECIAL PBS BROADCAST. A heart-lifting hand-clapping musical jubilee.
Tennessee Ernie Ford and Della Reese headline a program that also features the Jordanaires (Elvis Presley's backup group), the Happy Goodman Family, newcomer Micki Fuhrman, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Musical selections include "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," "In the Garden (Tennessee Ernie Ford); "Stop and Smell the Roses," "Bye and Bye" (Della Reese); "I Wouldn't Take Nothin' for My Journey Now (Happy Goodman Family); "Deep River," "His Name So Sweet" (Fisk Jubilee Singers); and a Gospel medley by the Jordanaires.
The most celebrated of the American directors, Alfred Hitchcock, receives the American Film Institute Life Achievement
Award. Also on hand to extend tribute are
James Stewart, Francois Truffaut, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, and John Houseman.
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The most celebrated of the American directors, Alfred Hitchcock, receives the American Film Institute Life Achievement
Award. Also on hand to extend tribute are
James Stewart, Francois Truffaut, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, and John Houseman.
Barbara Walters talks to John Wayne, in his last interview (3 months before his death). He reveals his intimate thoughts about himself, his women and his overwhelming love of life.
The 51st Annual Academy Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Johnny Carson hosted the awards for the first time. John Wayne, making his final public appearance, presents the award for best picture, "The Deer Hunter." Wayne died two months later of stomach cancer at age 72.
Best Actor: John Voight
Best Actress: Jane Fonda
Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Walken
Best Supporting Actress: Maggie Smith
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