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78 records found for Jose Melis
1960-11-09, WRCA, min.
Taped in Hawaii. First of three shows from Hawaii. Guest: Comedian Buddy Hackett does his "Chinese Waiter" routine and more.
1960-11-09, WRCA, min.
First broadcast of three broadcasts from Hawaii. Buddy Hackett does his iconic "Chinese Waiter" routine.
1961-01-13, NBC, 6 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. A "BEST OF PAAR" re-run from November 14, 1960. Mickey Rooney returns to the Tonight Show and greets Jack eleven months after they had their controversial moment together on the TONIGHT SHOW, December 1, 1959.
1961-03-14, NBC, 4 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. More discussion by Jack Paar regarding his feud with Ed Sullivan, the night after delivering a long vitriolic monologue on their feud related to the "debate" that would never happen.
1961-05-29, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. PAAR BEGINS TRACTORS FOR FREEDOM APPEAL. In his monologue Jack Paar urges people to contribute to "Tractors for Freedom." He appeals to all viewers to send money to Detroit for the purchase of tractors. Tractors will then be sent to Cuba in exchange for release of Cuban prisoners. Paar announces that Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, founder of the Tractors for Freedom Committee, will be on the show Wednesday night.
1961-06-12, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Jack Paar mentions that today the thermometer reached 96 degrees, the hottest temperature of the year. Very much effected were passengers on New York City subways.
1961-06-29, WNBC, 18 min.
Substitute host Orson Bean welcomes guest Henry Morgan. Broadcast opens with old NBC Peacock logo music (symbols). Hugh Downs opens announcing who will be appearing on the show. Orson Bean substituting for Jack Paar with opening monologue. He states that right after the taping of the show he and his wife are flying to Istanbul Turkey. Small talk between Orson Bean and Hugh Downs. Guest, Henry Morgan discusses a myriad of topics including, his dislike for the music of Julie Styne, his long ago (13 years) divorce from his former wife who continues to annoy him in his pocketbook. Other mentions include Vic Tanny, and Henry's disgust at A&P mogul Huntington Hartford who is attempting to add an unnecessary restaurant in Central Park. Jose Melies does a live commercial for Real Lemon reconstituted Lemon Juice.
1961-09-30, WRCA, min.
Arthur Murray,famed dance instructor and TV personality demonstrates the new dance craze, "The Twist" and "The Mashed Potatoes." Jack and Hugh Downs are game to learn the dance. Nipsey Russell also tries it. He also talks about Black Muslims.
1961-10-12, WRCA, min.
Jack Paar, for the first time, announces that he will be leaving THE TONIGHT SHOW March 30, 1962. He states that the show will continue with a different host, yet to be determined.
1961-10-12, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times, and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Jack discusses leaving the Tonight Show but states the show will continue with a new host. Guests: Molly Picon, and Buddy Hackett. Jose Melis plays "Autumn Rhapsody." Co-host Hugh Downs discusses his new paperback edition book, "Yours Truly Hugh Downs." Duplicate of #184C.
1961-10-30, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times, and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Guest: Nipsey Russell does stand-up comedy, talks with Jack, and demonstrates the twist and mashed potato dances.
1962-01-02, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Jack comments on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Guests: George Burns and the Broadway cast of "Beyond The Fringe," which opened on October 27th.
1962-01-19, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. "BEST OF PAAR" Originally broadcast October 11, 1961. Jack's guest, Selma Diamond and Phil Foster.
1962-02-05, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
1962-02-08, NBC, 20 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Former Vice President of the U.S. and candidate for President in 1960, Richard M. Nixon, is Jack's guest. Both Paar and Nixon discuss the Kennedy Nixon debates, John Birch Society, Nixon's forthcoming book, "Six Crisis." Nixon praises Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy...criticizes the administration for defeat in Cuba, discusses his debates with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev in Moscow at "the kitchen debates." Nixon plays piano solo - "Missouri Waltz."
1962-02-20, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. In his monologue, Jack Paar comments on John Glenn's US first orbital flight. Jack talks to Dr. Joyce Brothers.
1962-02-23, WNBC, 52 min.
- Jack Paar
- Peter Lorre
- Sir Cedric Hardwicke
- Ed Reimers
- Jose Melis
- Peter Sellers
- Stanley Holloway
- Les Paul
- Gertrude Berg
- Mary Ford
- Leona Anderson
- Maurice Bishop
Jack Paar's guests are Peter Lorre, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Leona Anderson and Sir Cedric Hardwicke. This "Best of Paar" repeat program (next to Jack Paar's last), originally broadcast November 16, 1961, had Ed Reimers announcing and co-hosting. Jack Paar opening, including his monologue. At the desk Jack humor prevails with many anecdotes observed during his current stay in Hollywood. Jack answers "Blue Card" questions from the the audience, including his opinion of Soupy Sales...who will replace Jack when he leaves the show?...what makes Jack so loveable. Mystery guest is Maurice Bishop, brother of Joey Bishop. Jack states his great admiration for Joey. Les Paul & Mary Ford play "Tiger Rag." Guest Peter Lorre in one of his last talk show appearances before passing away March 23, 1964 at age 59, discusses a myriad of subjects including Frank Sinatra and Humphrey Bogart, the film "Beat The Devil," and his current film just wrapping, "Tales of Terror," and working on "Five Weeks In a Balloon." Lorre discusses briefly his beginnings in film and typecasting, in the motion picture "M." Paar remarks that his daughter Randy watches specific films dozens of times intentionally because she knows how they end. Leona Anderson sings (dreadfully) "I Love Paris" and when concluded Paar tells her "You were never worse!" Orchestra leader Jose Melies joins the panel and shares his own personal background with some funny anecdotes going back to WW2 when he first met Jack Paar. Sir Cedrick Hardwicke reminisces with stories about working withy Sir Ralph Richardson, and praising his good friend of many years, Peter Lorre.Hardwick also has anecdotes to share with Paar about his acting career and relationship with Stanley Holloway. He talks about his own biography which include stories about working with Bernard Shaw and Gertrude Berg, and new talent in the UK, Peter Sellers. Paar also has a funny personal story to tell about Sellers.
1962-03-13, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Beginning London Shows with host Jack Paar in London, England.Hugh Downs host in New York with Jim Lucas, announcer. Samuel Shanton professes to Jack that the Earth is flat. Other guests include, Robert Morley, Peggy Cass, and Dickey Henderson.
1962-03-19, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Return from London England. Broadcast from New York. In his monologue Jack Paar comments on Dorothy Kilgallen, Ed Sullivan, and William F. Buckley Jr. Jack interviews Charles Laughton.
1962-03-27, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Jack's guests include the Reverend Billy Graham, and Jonathan Winters.
1962-03-29, NBC, min.
- Jack Paar
- Hugh Downs
- Joey Bishop
- Jack E. Leonard
- Alexander King
- Richard M. Nixon
- Bob Hope
- Ed Sullivan
- Dorothy Kilgallen
- George Burns
- Buddy Hackett
- Jose Melis
- Nipsey Russell
- Robert Morley
- Walter Winchell
- Tallulah Bankhead
- Dr. Rev. Billy Graham
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. FINAL FIRST RUN TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR. During the four and half years Jack Paar hosed the Tonight Show he clocked approximately 24,000 hours of programming of which only less than .1% survives!!! No video tapes survive. No color episodes survive. Only an handful of black and white kinescopes are extant. What does survive is only a total of 13 hours archived by Paley Center for Media, Library of Congress, and UCLA Film & Television, combined. The greatest number of surviving broadcast TV Audio Air Checks in the country, representing THE JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW, is archived by ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. (34 hours). Among Jack's many guests on this final first run broadcast are Jack E. Leonard who opens the show. He acts as host for the first 15 minutes..introduces, many celebrities in the audience including Tom Poston, Sam Levenson, Selma Diamond, Jack Haskell and Max Asnas of the Stage Delicatessen. Jose Melies plays all of the familiar theme songs associated with Jack Paar. Hugh Downs reads excerpts for Abel Green's column "Variety' about the show and Jack. Alexander King, and Buddy Hackett are live guests. On film Hugh Downs introduces good bye salutations from George Burns, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Richad M. Nixon, Tallulah Bankhead, Joey Bishop, Robert Morley, Nipsey Russell, and Rev. Dr. Billy Graham. . In Jack's last monologue he reminisces about his feuds with Walter Winchell, Dorothy Kilgallen and Ed Sullivan.
#7214: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1962-12-21, NBC, 47 min.
September 21, 1962- September 10, 1965 Jack's guests include singer Sally Ann Howes who sings, "Another Time, Another Place," following Paar's monologue, with topics discussed including the current newspaper strike, shopping for Christmas gifts, past Christmas remembrances, and shopping for his his wife of 19 years, Miriam. Vaughn Meader does a selection from his record "The First Family," and discusses his career with Jack. Vaughn then takes questions from the audience. Buddy Hackett explains to Jack the origins of Hanukkah and recollects his early childhood...anecdotes related to his mother, and his early challenging efforts to get into show business. Buddy discusses his just completed film "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World." Jack narrates, (score by orchestra leader Jose Melis) films showing Christmas Eve in Jerusalem, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Moscow, London and Rome. After leaving the TONIGHT SHOW end of March 1962, Paar returned to TV via a prime time Friday night variety series. Jonathan Winters, who appeared on scores of Paar Tonight Shows, returned as a frequent guest as well as Alexander King, and others. Jose Melis returned to lead the orchestra.
#7225: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1963-03-01, NBC, 43 min.
- Jack Paar
- Alexander King
- Jim Lucas
- Dick Gregory
- Peter Cook
- Jose Melis
- Dudley Moore
- Jonathan Miller
- Alan Bennett
- Les Paul
- Mary Ford
- Beyond the Fringe
September 21, 1962-September 10, 1965. After leaving the "Tonight" show in March 1962, Jack Paar returned that fall as host of a one hour Friday-night variety series. Opening monologue by Jack Paar with anecdotes related to his orchestra leader and long time friend, Jose Melies, and his family. Les Paul and Mary Ford sing "Waiting for the Sunrise," "Summertime," and "Hush Little Baby." Alexander King makes his 160tha appearance with Jack Paar. He talks about his latest book, "Is There Life after Birth?" He jokes about his medical escapades during his recent hospital stay. Dick Gregory is introduced by Paar who mentions how he discovered Gregory in 1960 when he was penniless. Paar narrates home movies of Dick Gregory and his wife Lillian. Dick Gregory stand-up routine is heard. At the desk Dick tells Jack what life is like being a negro comedian. The UK ensemble group Beyond the Fringe is introduced by Jack Paar. The group comprised of Alan Bennett, Jonathan Miller, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore perform. Announcer is Jim Lucas.
1963-05-31, WNBC, 32 min.
Jack Paar's guests are Jonathan Winters, Wally Cox, Earl Wrightson and musical conductor Jose Melis.1963-12-13, WNBC, 51 min.
Jonathan Winters appears in a Santa Claus routine. Jack Paar's other guests are Monique Van Vooren, Eva Gabor and Rev. Billy Graham. Paar narrates films he shot on the Leprosy island of Molokai. Jose Melis plays the theme from Mondo Cane.1964-04-03, WNBC, 52 min.
Jack Paar holds extended conversations with two old friends, Oscar Levant and Robert Morley. Levant discusses his neuroses and delivers tongue lashings to political and show-business personalities. Morley comes out in favor of obesity and also talks about his love for gambling. A filmed report on the Cannes Film Festival features Gene Kelly in an improvised dance Melina Mercouri singing "Never on Sunday" and Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren before and after stardom.
#14892A: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1965-06-25, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). For his final show of the season and this network series, Jack Paar goes it alone. He uses video clips of past shows to illustrate the high and low spots of his last three years on television. Among the guests are Richard Burton, Beatrice Lillie, and Jonathan Winters.The Jose Melis Orchestra.
#14907: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1965-06-26, NBC, 43 min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Jack's final show of the season and series. Repeat of #14892A.