Christmas revelry with Angie Dickinson, Kathryn Crosby, Bonnie Franklin and Adam Rich. A scheduled sketch casts Hope as Santa Claus under interrogation by a policewoman (Angie). Bob and Kathryn sing "Silver Bells" and Bonnie sings "My Ship."
Duplicate of #5130. Excerpt only.
Host Dean Martin sings and clowns with Shirley Jones, Dom DeLuise, Ruth Buzzi and The Golddiggers in variety sequences taped at San Diego locales.
Duplicate of #5204. Excerpt only.
Christmas revelry with Angie Dickinson, Kathryn Crosby, Bonnie Franklin and Adam Rich. A scheduled sketch casts Hope as Santa Claus under interrogation by a policewoman (Angie). Bob and Kathryn sing "Silver Bells" and Bonnie sings "My Ship."
Dorothy Hamill, Erik Estrada, Cindy Williams and Adam Rich join Donny, Marie and the entire Osmond family in a yuletide celebration. Highlights include Adam and Donny doing a spoof of the "Twelve Days of Christmas."
From Nashville, hosts Robert Urich and Loni Anderson welcome musical guests Larry Gatlin, the Gatlin Brothers, Barbara Mandrell, Louise Mandrell, the Statler Brothers, Wendy Holcombe, Ronnie Milsap and the Smokey Mountain Kids. In a scene commemorating a Civil War Christmas, Robert sings and recites Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "I Heard the Bells."
Angela Lansbury and Cyril Ritchard are heard in this animated tale about a blind shepherd boy who, as Christmas approaches, longs for his first snowfall. "Even if I don't see it," he says bravely, "I could feel it." Songs include Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," and original tunes by Maury Laws and Jules Bass.
Casper and his friend Hairy Scarey are being evicted from their battered old house; so Hairy, on Christmas Eve no less, forces the Friendly Ghost to join in a search for new haunts.
Special: This animated version of Bil Keane's comic strip focuses on Jeffy, who believes Santa will be bringing a special Christmas gift- "granddad down from heaven." Sarah Vaughan performs "The Dreamer."
Jiminy Cricket is host of Disney's traditional Christmas greeting featuring such cartoon characters as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Chip 'n' Dale, Peter Pan, Bambi, Pinocchio, Lady and the Tramp, Cinderella and Snow White. First shown on December 19, 1958. Songs include "Deck the Hall."
Host Mel Torme and Les Brown and His Band of Renown celebrate the season with George Shearing, Rich Little, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Maureen McGovern, Roy Rogers, The Sons of the Pioneers, Richard Basehart and The Voices of Christmas choir.
Hosts Erin Moran & John Schneider are joined by Blondie, Chic, Barry Manilow, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the Village People to celebrate rolling out the old year 1979 and rocking in the new year 1980. Dick Clark covers the countdown to midnight in segments that are telecast live from Times Square in New York City.
Leading the band is Bill Lombardo, who continues the tradition begun by his late uncle, Guy Lombardo, beginning in 1929. The last telecast of a 51 year broadcast tradition hosted by a Lombardo.
Leading the band is Bill Lombardo, who continues the tradition begun by his late uncle, Guy Lombardo, beginning in 1929. The last telecast of a 51 year broadcast tradition hosted by a Lombardo.
Duplicate of #5390.
A musical salute to the first 40 years in show business for Frank Sinatra and his music.
Filmed in December, 1979, this is an All-Star gala salute to Sinatra, celebrating forty years in show business. Sinatra also celebrates his 64th birthday and receives the first ASCAP Pied Piper award for service to lyricists, as well as a special Grammy Trustees Award. Taped at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bea Arthur's guests for a variety program are Rock Hudson, Melba Moore, and Wayland Flowers and Madame. Sketches cast Bea as Steve Martin's "wild and crazy" mother, and as a grieving widow who confronts her husband's mistresses at his funeral. In a serious vein, Bea and Rock share bittersweet reflections as a couple celebrating their 30th anniversary. Also featured: a production number with a gospel beat.
A showcase for "the queen of the disco." Donna Summer shows her pizazz in concert segments taped at the Hollywood Bowl and in imaginatively staged numbers taped especially for this telecast.
Special: A celebration of Eubie Blake. Joining Eubie are singers Alberta Hunter and Lynnie Godfrey, jazz pianist Billy Taylor and tap dancers Gregory and Maurice Hines.
Special: Film and record-industry colleagues salute Elvis, who is heard in two numbers: "Heartbreak Hotel" and "My Way." Edited from a 1978 show. Hosts: Barbara Mandrell and Larry Gatlin.
Highlights of various Dean Martin Roasts are presented. They include Johnny Carson (1975), Muhammad Ali (1976), Bob Hope, (1975), Jackie Gleason (1976), Jack Benny (1974), Michael Landon (1977), Lucille Ball (1977), and Dean Martin (1978). Roasters include John Wayne, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Jack Benny, Freddie Prinze, Totie Fields, Jonathan Winters, and Dom DeLuise.
Special: Kenny Rogers is the host for the recording industry's 22nd annual Grammy Awards ceremonies, from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Scheduled presenters include Debby Boone, George Benson, George Burns, Johnny Cash, Natalie Cole, Eugene Fodor, Deborah Harry, Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Loggins, Melissa Manchester, Barbara Mandrell, Chuck Mangione, Ted Nugent, Peaches and Herb, and Paul Williams.
Special: A musical-comedy tour of the Anaheim, California, "Magic Kingdom." The show marks the Disneyland park's silver anniversary, an occasion celebrated in songs and sketches by host Danny Kaye, Michael Jackson, Donny Osmond and his brothers, and Adam Rich. Highlights of the hour include an Osmonds' hits' set; a Michael Jackson song-and-dance routine to "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Ease On Down the Road"; an elaborately staged number headlined by Kaye and Rich that plays off the adventures of pirates, the antics of a lifelike orchestra of animated bears and the Cinderella story; a medley of Disney movie standards.
In a musical comedy with a satirical slant, Bob Hope portrays a savvy agent who teams with a wealthy but naive Texan (Robert Urich) to find a new starlet for a TV hit called "Lovett's Lovelies." Also appearing: Marie Osmond, Robert Guillaume, Linda Gray ("Dallas") and comedian Gallagher.
The 52nd annual Academy Awards ceremony from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Host: Johnny Carson.
Announcer: Hank Simms
Kramer vs. Kramer won for best picture
Dustin Hoffman: Best Actor
Sally Field: Best Actress
Melvyn Douglas: Best Supporting Actor
Meryl Streep: Best Supporting Actress
Duplicate of #18446.
The 52nd annual Academy Awards ceremony from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Host: Johnny Carson.
Announcer: Hank Simms
Kramer vs. Kramer won for best picture
Dustin Hoffman: Best Actor
Sally Field: Best Actress
Melvyn Douglas: Best Supporting Actor
Meryl Streep: Best Supporting Actress
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