1969-02-17, WNBC, 52 min.
A tribute to Vaudeville.
1969-02-17, WNBC, 52 min.
A tribute to Vaudeville.
Dupe Of # 5100.
1969-02-17, WNBC, min.
A tribute to Vaudeville.
Dupe of #5100.
1969-03-16, WOR, 47 min.
George Burns is roasted. This program is a repeat of the show from September 15, 1968.
George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969.
Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
Announcer is Del Moore.
1969-03-23, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1969-04-19, WCBS, 52 min.
September 29, 1962-September 12, 1970. Jackie Gleason was a fixture on CBS for most of two decades. In the fall of 1962 Gleason was back to a Saturday slot, which he occupied for another eight seasons. From 1962 to 1966 it was called "Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine," and featured topical comedy sketches as well as musical numbers. One of Gleason's characters, Joe the Bartender, appeared regularly. Addressing the camera as his patron, Joe told a few jokes before calling out the tipsy Crazy Guggenheim from the back room. Guggenheim, played by Frank Fontaine, traded quips with Joe and then sang a song. Sue Ann Langdon was also featured regularly. In 1966 Gleason moved the operation to Miami Beach. The show was retitled "The Jackie Gleason Show." For the first time in almost a decade, production of "The Honeymooners" was resumed. Gleason was reunited with Art Carney; Sheila MacRae and Jane Kean were added to play Alice and Trixie. Many of these later "Honeymooners" sketches ran a full hour, and the accent was now on music.
1969-05-22, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971.
Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"It's Not Unusual," "Love Me Tonight," " Autumn Leaves," "My Yiddishe Momma," "Help; Yourself," "Endlessly," "Satisfactions"
....Tom Jones.
" Didn't We?" "Califronia Bloodlines"...John Davidson
"Paradise"... Dave Clark Five
Everly Brothers medley: "Wake Up, Little Susie," " All I have To Do Is Dream, " Bye-bye, Love" ...Tom Jones and John Davidson
1969-10-01, WCBS, 50 min.
January 29, 1969-June 13, 1972.
In 1969 Glen Campbell returned to TV as host of "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour"; his regulars included Pat Paulsen, Jack Burns, John Hartford, Jerry Reed and Larry McNeeley.
Sarah Vaughan and Bill Medley take care of the vocals with Glen, while never-give-up George Burns moves in to give his boy Campbell a few tips about using his voice. George even has energy to spare for a swivel chair dance to "Tea For Two."
HIGHLIGHTS:
"True Grit," Oh What a Woman," "Everybody's Talkin,"
"It's Over," "Pave your Way Into Tomorrow."..........Glen Campbell
"Proud Mary," " Broken Hearted Medley.".......Sarah Vaughn and
Glen Campbell.
"Didn't We.".....................................................Sarah Vaughn
"Charley Brown"...........................Bill Medley and Glen Campbell.
"Someone is Standing Outside," ...................Bill Medley.
"Shucking Corn"...................... Instrumental that would be later popularized in the motion picture "Deliverance (1972).
1969-10-16, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1969-10-16, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Dupe Of # 1990.
1969-11-14, WABC, 52 min.
September 26, 1969-July 4, 1970. Hour-long variety series starring Jimmy Durante and the singing Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Janet, Kathy, and Peggy).
1969-11-25, NBC, min.
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: Governor and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. George Burns, Diahann Carroll.
1969-12-03, NBC, min.
Jack Benny displays his groovy new look in this 1969 TV special.
Dupe of #8353.
1969-12-03, NBC, 60 min.
Jack Benny displays his groovy new look in this 1969 TV special.
1969-12-04, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
1970-01-21, WNBC, min.
Jack Benny is roasted by "roastmakers" Johnny Carson, George Burns, Ed Sullivan, Alan King, Milton Berle, Phil Harris, Dennis Day and Vice President Spiro Agnew.
Dupe of #796.
1970-01-21, WNBC, 51 min.
Jack Benny is roasted by "roastmakers" Johnny Carson, George Burns, Ed Sullivan, Alan King, Milton Berle, Phil Harris, Dennis Day and Vice President Spiro Agnew.
1970-01-21, WNBC, 51 min.
Jack Benny is roasted by "roastmakers" Johnny Carson, George Burns, Ed Sullivan, Alan King, Milton Berle, Phil Harris, Dennis Day and Vice President Spiro Agnew.
Duplicate of 796.
1970-05-18, WNEW, 72 min.
David Frost welcomes special solo guest Jack Benny, who talks at length about his long professional career and his personal life. There are many anecdotes
including stories about George Burns,
Fred Allen, his 44 year marriage, his violin career and why, after writing his autobiography for two years, he decided never to publish it.
1970-05-18, WNEW, 80 min.
David Frost welcomes special solo guest Jack Benny, who talks at length about his long professional career and his personal life. There are many anecdotes
including stories about George Burns,
Fred Allen, his 44 year marriage, his violin career and why, after writing his autobiography for two years, he decided never to publish it.
Duplicate of 1092.
1970-08-20, WCBS, 52 min.
June 25, 1970-August 27, 1970. An hour of nostalgia, hosted by Louis Nye, with Chuck McCann, Bob (Elliott) and Ray (Goulding), and bandleaders from the 1930's. Jack Elliot orchestra.
Harry James and Helen Forrest in a return appearance. Sketches: The Great Voodini (Chuck McCann) is tied to a burning stake; Little Orphan Annie throws a party; a visit with Erich Von Director (Loius Nye). Radio dialogue: George Burns and Gracie Allen.
Highlights: Harry: "Two O'Clock Jump," Helen: "I Had the Craziest Dream," Alan: "In the Still of the Night," Laara: "Why Was I Born?" Olive: "Ain't She Sweet?" "South Rampart Street Parade" by the Jack Elliott orchestra
1970-11-00, KDKA, 294 min.
A fiftieth anniversary of Radio Broadcasting, 1920 to 1970, with narrators Ben Gross, Jimmy Wallington, Henry Morgan, George Hamilton Combs, Garry Moore and Jack Bogut. Tracks include Warren Barber, Rudy Vallee, Fanny Brice, Eddie Cantor, Al Smith, Amos 'N' Andy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Lauder, Will Rogers, Ben Bernie's Orchestra, Jack Benny and Mary Livingston, Arthur Godfrey, Charlie McCarthy and W.C Fields, Victor
Borge, Herbert Hoover, Bob Hope, Ed Wynn, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Fibber McGee and Molly, Agnes Moorehead, "The Lone Ranger," "The Shadow," Irene Wicker, Jack Armstrong, "Young Dr.Malone," "Mary
Noble Backstage Wife," "Sybil Trent,
Eleanor Powell, Ziegfeld Follies with James Melton, Lanny Ross, Ben Grauer, "The March of Time," Huey Long, John Daly, Walter Winchell, Winston Churchill, Kay Kayser's Orchestra, Command Performance,
Wartime Songs, "Your Hit Parade," Harry S. Truman, "Stage Door Canteen, "Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Douglas MacArthur, Bing Crosby, Princess Elizabeth, Edward R.
Murrow, General Wainwright, Wendell Willkie, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Bruce Morrow, Stan Freberg, William B. Williams, Rod MacLeish, Barry Farber, Death of J.F.K., radio fluffs and commercials.
1970-11-16, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob presents his third annual Vaudeville Show in comedy, music and song.
1970-11-29, NBC, 90 min.
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Host: John Wayne.
Duplicate of 9357.
John Wayne's first TV special is a journey through American history with music, comedy, and more than two-dozen guest stars.
John's guests include Jack Benny as a citizen asking George Washington (Lorne Greene) about that dollar he supposedly threw across the Potomac, Bob Hope and Ann-Margret entertaining the troops at Valley Forge, printer Red Skelton discussing dissent with apprentice Tom Smothers, Lucille Ball as Miss Liberty, and Bing Crosby as Mark Twain, philosophizing with freed slave Frederick Douglass (Roscoe Lee Browne).
Also: Michael Landon as Peter Minuit, buying Manhattan Island from Indian Dan Blocker, Dean Martin as inventor Eli Whitney, Celeste Holm and Dennis Weaver as the parents of young Abe Lincoln, brothers Rick and David Nelson fighting on opposite sides in the Civil War, Phyllis Diller as a 19th-century presidential candidate, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin as the Wright Brothers.
Songs: Johnny Cash: "Ribbon Of Steel," Glen Campbell: "This Is A Great Country," Roy Clark: "Oh Suzanna," Leslie Uggams: "Clementine," Doddletown Pipers: "The Declaration." All: "God Bless America."
1970-11-29, NBC, 90 min.
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Host: John Wayne.
1971-03-10, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
1971-03-28, CBS, 28 min.
Special: George Burns, Tina Cole of "My Three Sons" and the Hager twins from "Hee Haw" join the Osmonds on their first TV special. George gives the boys a few tips on putting on a show over and demonstrates his rapid-fire delivery of a song.
Osmond Brothers Songs include:
"He Ain't Heavy," "He's My Brother," Find 'Em, Fool Em, Forget 'Em," "Hello to Everybody."
George Burns sings, "High Society."
Includes one commercial for the sponsor, The Geni Organ.
The Hagers sing, "Lookin' Out My Back Door."
NOTE: In the opening of the show, the announcer mentions that Peter Falk will be a guest. However he does not appear on the broadcast.
1971-06-08, ABC, min.
December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC)
Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte:an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields.
Guest: George Burns
June 7th, 1971: J.I. Rodale's Onstage Death
As noted in Cavett's autobiography, (pg321-323) on June 7th, 1971, publisher J.I. Rodale, an advocate of organic farming, died of a heart attack during taping. Cavett was speaking with journalist Pete Hamill when Rodale began to make a snoring noise. Cavett's reaction to this is contested-he claims that both he and Hamill realized immediately that something was wrong, while other accounts have him addressing the unconscious man "Are we boring you, Mr. Rodale?" The audience did not realize anything was seriously wrong until Cavett asked (avoiding the cliche) "Is there a doctor in the audience?"
The program was never aired and a rerun aired in its place. The following night, June 8th, 1971 (George Burns is a guest) Cavett describes his reaction at length as to what happened during last night's taping regarding J.I. Rodale's death and discusses the incident.
An audio aircheck of this opening exists; it is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (www.atvaudio.com).
1971-11-01, WNEW, 64 min.
A David Frost retrospective from previous shows: Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Maurice Chevalier, Bob Hope, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, George
Burns, Jack Benny, Liza Minnelli, Sophia Loren, Johnny Carson, Flip Wilson, Bill Cosby, Pearl Bailey, and Danny Kaye are viewed via video tape highlights.
1972-02-21, NBC, min.
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: George Burns, Don Ho, Richard Harris.
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.
1972-05-12, WNET, 87 min.
The lost art of radio comedy is examined with audio excerpts from Radio's past, including Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, George Burns, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Bing Crosby, Jim Jordan, Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, Parker Fennelly, Peter Donald, Harry Bailey, Ken Roberts, and Al Bernie. Produced by Perry Miller Adato.
1972-05-12, WNET, 87 min.
The lost art of radio comedy is examined with audio excerpts from Radio's past, including Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, George Burns, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Bing Crosby, Jim Jordan, Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, Parker Fennelly, Peter Donald, Harry Bailey, Ken Roberts, and Al Bernie. Produced by Perry Miller Adato.
See entry # 1114 for details.
1972-06-12, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. This program is a repeat. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1972-07-27, WNBC, 52 min.
July 27, 1972-September 7, 1972; January 19, 1973-April 27, 1973. Bobby Darin was given his own series in 1972, a summer replacement for "The Dean Martin Show." The series was revived that winter as a midseason replacement. Regulars included Dick Bakalyan, Steve Landesberg, and Rip Taylor.
1972-09-18, WKAJ, 159 min.
Mets, with Staub, Top Pirates in 9th On Hit by Dyer, 1‐0
After an intentional walk to Ed Kranepool, Duffy Dyer stroked a single to left field. Staub, who is not the fastest man on the Mets' roster, managed to advance.
Jon Matlock pitches a complete game five-hitter as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 at Shea Stadium in New York. Nelson Briles is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Jon Matlock pitched a five-hitter and Duffy Dyer's ninth-inning single drove in the game's only run as the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates. The loss left the World Champion Pirates' magic number for clinching the National League East crown at three. The team was looking for any combination of three Pittsburgh victories and or Chicago losses which would wrap up a third straight division crown for Pittsburgh.
John Matlack, 13 & 9, and Nellie Briles, 14 & 8, were locked in a scoreless duel until the ninth inning. Then, Rusty Staub, playing only his second game since June 18 for the Mets, opened the bottom of the ninth with his second hit of the game. Cleon Jones sacrificed Staub to second and Ed Kranepool was intentionally walked. Dyer followed with his winning hit.
The Pittsburgh Pirates best chance against Jon Matlock came in the top of the ninth when Richie Hebner and Bob Robertson singled with two out. But Gene Alley popped up, ending the game.
NOTE: Commercials including those voiced by Shirley Jones, Milton Berle, George Burns, Jack Lemmon and Pee Wee Reese.
1972-09-19, WKAJ, 163 min.
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Mets (5-1). Sep 19, 1972, Attendance: 15,537, Time of Game: 2:26.
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinch a tie for the Eastern Division title by defeating the New York Mets 5-1 at Shea Stadium. Bob Moose wins his 12th game of the
year in defeating Jerry Koosman and Bob Robertson hits his 11th homer of the season. Roberto moves closer to hitting 30000 hits by getting hit number 2,991.
Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Commercials include Lee Travino for Marine Corps, George Burns for Navy Three Year Guarantee, Shirley Jones for Medical Alert Bracelets, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe for the Optometry Association, Brenda Vaccaro for The March of Dimes, and E.G. Marshall for the Ophthalmological Association.
Final sports scores after the game.
1972-09-20, WKAJ, 153 min.
Sep 20, 1972 — New York Mets beat Pittsburgh Pirates (4-1). Sep 20, 1972, Attendance: 15147, Time of Game: 2:15.
Tom Seaver strikes out fifteen Pirate hitters and scatters five hits as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 at Shea Stadium, denying the Pirates the Eastern Division title in the National League. Luke Walker is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Commercials include Bing Crosby, chairman for the National Arthritic Foundation.
NOTE:
At approximately 20 minutes into the broadcast, station announcer interrupts this live presentation and states that there is an issue with an audio line that needs to be corrected. Till now audio from Shea Stadium had issues (hum), but when cutting to commercials the sound was excellent. Again, the announcer interrupts programming at 22:30 and states that reception issues are being worked on. The station cuts away to music returning to Shea and the game. At approximately 22:30 in the broadcasts tape audio improves (last half of the first inning). The line issue is finally more improved at 44:45 into the ball game during the top of the third inning.
1972-09-21, WKAJ, 152 min.
Sep 21, 1972 — Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Mets (6-2). Attendance: 10991, Time of Game: 2:32.
Next to last night game at Shea Stadium during the 1972 New York Met's season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinch the Eastern Division title of the National League by defeating the New York Mets 6-2 at Shea Stadium. Steve Blass scatters seven hits in winning his 18th game of the season, defeating Gary Gentry. This game featured the Major League debut of Mets catcher Joe Nolan. Announcers are Lindsey Nelson, Ralph Kiner, and Bob Murphy. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Commercials include a number of personalities as spokespersons including Pee Wee Reese Bing Crosby, Milton Berle, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, George Burns, Jack Webb, David Janssen, E.G. Marshall, others.
1972-09-22, WKAJ, 186 min.
Sep 22, 1972 — Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Mets (5-4). Sep 22, 1972, Attendance: 15265, Time of Game: 2:54
The Philadelphia Phillies defeat the New York Mets 5-4 in 11 innings in a 3 hour & 6 minute final night game of the season at Shea Stadium in New York. Bill Robinson hits his 5th homer of the year in the second inning.
Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
With Commercials including one with former Brooklyn Dodger star, Pee Wee Reese...others with Bing Crosby for the Arthritic Foundation, and one with George Burns.
Philadelphia Phillies 5, New York Mets 4
Game played on Friday,
September 22, 1972 at Shea Stadium
1972-09-24, WKAJ, 130 min.
Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Box Score
Sep 24, 1972 — New York Mets beat Philadelphia Phillies (2-1). Sep 24, 1972, Attendance: 41644, Time of Game: 1:53.
Final home game at Shea Stadium for the New York Mets.
Fan Appreciation Day.
The New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 at Shea Stadium in a classic pitching matchup between Tom Seaver and 25 game winner Steve Carlton. Seaver wins his 19th game of the season as Tommy Agee smashes his 13th homer of the season in the first inning off Carlton. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Linsey Nelson and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
1972 Philadelphia Phillies Logo Philadelphia Phillies 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 1
1972 New York Mets Logo New York Mets 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 2 7 0
WP: Tom Seaver (19-12) • LP: Steve Carlton (25-10) • SV: Tug McGraw (24)
NOTE: At 20:30 into this broadcast Bing Crosby is heard doing a radio commercial as the National Chairman for the Arthritis Foundation. Phil Gries, founder and owner of Archival Television Audio, Inc. filmed three television commercials with Bing Crosby and his wife Katherine Crosby at their home in Santa Barbara and on a golf course , in the summer of 1972.
Other celebrities from the world of show business and sports doing commercials are Pee Wee Reese, Jack Lemon, E.G. Marshall, George Burns, Shirley MaClaine and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.
1972-09-26, WKAJ, 142 min.
Sep 26, 1972 — New York Mets beat St. Louis Cardinals (3-1).
Attendance: 7885, Time of Game: 2:13.
FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT.
Jerry Koosman retires the first fifteen Cardinal hitters and brings a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and his second time this season striking out double figures. Joe Torre gets the first St. Louis hit, breaking up the no-hit bid. Koosman goes on to win his 10th game of the season as the New York Mets defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 at Busch Stadium. Jim Bibby is the losing pitcher for St. LOUIS. The Cardinals one run came via a four bagger from Ted Simmons.
Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson.
Mentioned during the game, Hank Aaron just hit his 671st Home Run of his career tonight, and Johnny Bench just hit his 39th HR now leading the major leagues.
Aired on WKAJ Radio.
NOTE:
Among those well recognized voices we hear are from Pee Wee Reese, Milton Berle, Shirley Jones, New York Knicks, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Jack Lemmon, George Burns and E.J. Marshal for their representative sponsors.
1972-09-30, WKAJ, 129 min.
The New York Mets play the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. Roberto Clemente gets his 3,000th and final major league base hit, a fourth inning double off of Mets pitcher Jon Matlock. Final Score: Pirates 5, Mets 0.
Seven & half innings are only broadcast, but no scoring innings are missed, and only one hit by Willie Sargell in the bottom of the 8th inning is not aired / recorded. The game is broadcast on WKAJ 102.3 FM radio from Saratoga Springs New York.
All commercials recorded including spots with George Burns, Lee Trevino, and Bing Crosby chairman of the Arthritis Foundation, which were filmed by DP Phil Gries (creator & owner of Archival Television Audio, Inc.)
NOTE: Original broadcast transmitted with a slight hum (commercials and station identifications have no hum). After the top of the eight inning an announcer interrupts the broadcast and states that "we are experiencing technical difficulties." Music is played at which point this audio air check concludes.
NOTE:
This audio air check is the only broadcast record, known to date, of this historic game.
IN RETROSPECT:
On September 30, 1972, Roberto Clemente stepped to the plate in the fourth inning of a game against the Mets. Little was at stake for the Pirates, as they'd already clinched the NL East title. But history was at hand for the 38-year-old right fielder, who sat at 2,999 hits.
He had struck out in the first inning, but he wouldn't be denied in his second at-bat -- he doubled, becoming the 11th MLB player, and first Latino, to reach the 3,000-hit milestone. 1960 World Series hero Bill Mazeroski (also playing in his final season) pinch hit for Clemente the next time his spot came up in the order. Although he briefly played in the field three days later, as well as throughout that year's NLCS against the Reds, Clemente would never make another regular season plate appearance.
He died in a plane crash off the coast of Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve 1972, attempting to bring emergency supplies to Nicaragua, which had recently been ravaged by a major earthquake. His influence as a pioneering Latino, a humanitarian and an outstanding baseball player was recognized in his time as much as it is today -- he the second player in history (after Lou Gehrig) to have the five-year Hall of Fame induction waiting period waived.
1972-10-02, WNBC, min.
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 Carson welcomes guests Governor Ronald Reagan, Joey Bishop, George Burns, Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Dinah Shore, Jack Benny, Dean Martin and President of NBC Don Durgin.
Duplicate of #1119.
1972-10-02, WNBC, 65 min.
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 Carson welcomes guests Governor Ronald Reagan, Joey Bishop, George Burns, Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Dinah Shore, Jack Benny, Dean Martin and President of NBC Don Durgin.
1973-00-00, NBC, min.
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: Jack Benny, Jerry Lewis, George Burns.
Sub host: Joey Bishop.
1973-02-13, NBC, 90 min.
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 Carson's guests are George Burns, Sammy Davis, Jr, and Carl Reiner.
1973-04-04, NBC, 60 min.
Ann-Margret dedicates this special to her father in this edited version of her Las Vegas night club act.
1973-11-02, WNBC, min.
Johnny Carson is the target for roasters Dean Martin, Jack Benny, George Burns, Bob Newhart, Redd Foxx, Sen. Hubert Humphrey, Bette Davis, Doc Severinson, Dionne Warwick, Dom DeLuise, Mike Connors, Jack Klugman, Tony Randall, Joey Bishop, Wilt Chamberlain, Kent McCord, Martin Milner, Ruth Buzzi, Howard Cosell, Jonathan Winters, Rich Little and Foster Brooks.
Duplicate of #2107.
1973-11-02, WNBC, 52 min.
Johnny Carson is the target for roasters Dean Martin, Jack Benny, George Burns, Bob Newhart, Redd Foxx, Sen. Hubert Humphrey, Bette Davis, Doc Severinson, Dionne Warwick, Dom DeLuise, Mike Connors, Jack Klugman, Tony Randall, Joey Bishop, Wilt Chamberlain, Kent McCord, Martin Milner, Ruth Buzzi, Howard Cosell, Jonathan Winters, Rich Little and Foster Brooks.
1973-12-04, WABC, 52 min.
A satirical stroll down an adult version of "Sesame Street."
