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#19069A: FRIARS ROAST: SAMMY DAVIS, JR.
Order1972-03-29, ABC, min.
Muhammad Ali, Red Buttons, Henny Youngman, Alan King, Jack Carter, Sammy Davis Jr, George Kirby, Bill Russell, Carroll O'Connor, Peter Lawford Carroll O'Connor is host for this roasting of Sammy Davis, Jr
1972-03-29, ABC, min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Red Buttons
- Henny Youngman
- Alan King
- Jack Carter
- Sammy Davis Jr
- George Kirby
- Bill Russell
- Carroll O'Connor
Carroll O'Connor is host for this roasting of Sammy Davis, Jr.
1972-04-05, ABC, 60 min.
- Jack Carter
- Red Buttons
- Alan King
- Henny Youngman
- George Kirby
- Peter Lawford
- Muhammad Ali
- Bill Russell
- Carroll OConnor
- Sammy Davis, Jr.
Celebrities gather to honor Sammy Davis, Jr. on this Frair's Roast. Guest Roastmaster: Carroll O'Connor.
1972-04-10, NBC, 240 min.
- Red Buttons
- Jane Fonda
- Alan King
- Jack Lemmon
- Ann-Margret
- Betty Grable
- Helen Hayes
- Joel Grey
- Natalie Wood
- Sandy Duncan
- Raquel Welch
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Charlie Chaplin
- Jill St. John
- Joey Heatherton
- Leslie Caron
- Cloris Leachman
- James Caan
- Isaac Hayes
- Dick Haymes
- Gene Hackman
- Ben Johnson
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Vittorio DeSica
- Michael Legrand
- Richard Chamberlin
- Jennifer ONeill
The 44th annual Academy Award presentations from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Hosts are Helen Hayes, Alan King, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jack Lemmon. Betty Grable, battling cancer, makes one of her last public appearances and Charlie Chaplin receives an honorary award for the incalculable effects he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century. Chaplin receives a twelve minute standing ovation.
#16847: ACADEMY AWARDS: 44TH ANNUAL
Order1972-04-10, NBC, 240 min.
- Red Buttons
- Jane Fonda
- Alan King
- Jack Lemmon
- Ann-Margret
- Betty Grable
- Helen Hayes
- Joel Grey
- Natalie Wood
- Sandy Duncan
- Raquel Welch
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Charlie Chaplin
- Jill St. John
- Joey Heatherton
- Leslie Caron
- Cloris Leachman
- James Caan
- Isaac Hayes
- Dick Haymes
- Gene Hackman
- Ben Johnson
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Vittorio DeSica
- Michael Legrand
- Richard Chamberlin
- Jennifer ONeill
The 44th annual Academy Award presentations from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Hosts are Helen Hayes, Alan King, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jack Lemmon. Betty Grable, battling cancer, makes one of her last public appearances and Charlie Chaplin receives an honorary award for the incalculable effects he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century. Chaplin receives a twelve minute standing ovation. Duplicate of #7504.
1972-10-07, WNBC, 52 min.
This was "The Magic of Sammy Davis Jr." Special.1972-11-15, ABC, 60 min.
Guests Sammy Davis Jr, Anthony Newley, and Vikki Carr join Burt Bacharach for an hour of music and song on this ABC special.
#7527: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1972-11-19, WRGB, 59 min.
- Sonny King
- Joan Crawford
- Bing Crosby
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Bruno Sammartino
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- The Spoiler
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- El Olympico
- Chuck OConnor
- Charlie Fulton
- Tony Garea
- Lou Albano
- Joe McHugh
- Joe Turco
- Dick Cometti
- Bobby Paul
- Black Jack Slade
- Bobby Burns
- Bill Sands
- Lou Super
- Chuck Wepner
ALL STAR WRESTLING was a WWWF television presentation quickly creating a great following for fans. These television broadcasts consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated on many television stations across the country. The official WWWF logo from 1963 to 1979. NOTE: Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennslyvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. In New York WRESTLING first aired on WNEW, Channel 5, television on Thursday evenings from 9pm to 11pm with Marty Glickman at ringside from New York City. Beginning June 21, 1956 to October 8, 1964 WRESTLING FROM WASHINTON took over this time slot. Matches came from the Capitol Arena in D.C. Archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. are over 30 broadcasts related to above matches airing during the time period February 8, 1962 to October 12, 1963 with Ray Morgan presiding at ringside. The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) was formed on January 24, 1963. On April 25, 1963, Buddy Rogers was awarded the new WWWF World Heavyweight Championship, supposedly winning an apocryphal tournament in Rio de Janeiro. He lost the championship to Bruno Sammartino a month later on May 17, 1963, after suffering a heart attack shortly before the match. To accommodate Rogers' condition, the match was booked to last under a minute. Sammartino would retain the title for seven years, eight months and one day (2,803 days), making his the longest continuous world championship reign in men's wrestling history. Although Sammartino was the face of the WWWF, wrestlers such as Superstar Billy Graham and Bob Backlund were also hugely popular. The WWWF gained notoriety in the 1970s by holding their biggest shows at Shea Stadium or Madison Square Garden and doing strong business across the entire Northeast metlopolis. They leveraged former, but still popular, wrestlers such as Captain Lou Albano, "Grand Wizard of Wrestling" Ernie Roth and "Classy" Freddie Blassie to act as managers for Sammartino's heel (villainous) opponents. At this time, only babyface (fan favorite) wrestlers were allowed to have long championship reigns, such as Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales and Bob Backlund, who all retained for more than one year each. The heel champions, such as Ivan Koloff and Stan Stasiak, were used to "transition" the championship from one wrestler to another, and they generally kept the title for no more than a single month-long program before dropping it to the next babyface. Graham was the only heel character to keep his championship for longer than one month, as the WWWF felt it needed time to build Backlund up as championship material. Unlike most of the NWA territories, the main event would occur in the middle of the arena show cards, allowing the company to build upon the match's finish in order to sell tickets to the next event; reliable, popular workers such as Chief Jay Strongbow would then wrestle at the end of the show to send the crowd home happy, as evidenced in this November 19, 1972 TV Audio Air Check, winning his match in only 25 seconds. WWWF held their then major event Showdown at Shea three times at Flushing, New York's Shea Stadium in 1972, 1976 and 1980. Bruno Sammartino main evented the 1972 and 1980 events, in 1972 wrestling Pedro Morales to a 75 minutes time limit draw and in 1980 defeating Larry Zbyszko in a Steel cage match. The main event of the 1976 event was a Boxer vs Wrestler fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki which ended in a draw (See ATA#18077A for the original HBO Special Event complete audio air check broadcast of this fight which was televised four times on HBO, June 27, July 1, 6, and 7th. At that event Bruno Sammartino retained the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship against Stan Hansen, also highlighted on the Ali HBO Special as well as a match between Andre the Giant and heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner. Toots Mondt left the WWWF in the late sixties, and Vincent J. McMahon assumed complete control of the organization in 1971. This very early extant WWWF TV broadcast sponsored by Capital Wrestling Corporation with a young Vince McMahon Jr presiding at ringside and conducting interviews with many of the wrestlers performing on this broadcast is rare. Match number 1 The Spoiler victorious over Charlie Fulton in 4 minutes 52 seconds. Match number 2 Chuck O'Connor victorious over Dick (?) Cometti. Vince McMahon conducts half time interviews with Lou Albano, Chief Jay Strongbow, The Spoiler, who predicts victory against Tony Garea next Monday night at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany (admission tickets $3.00). Garea talks with McMahon and predicts victory. Mach number 3 Tony Garea victorious over Bobby Paul in 7minutes & 48 seconds. Match number 4 Sonny King and El Olympico vs Black Jack Slade and Bobby Burns who lose in in a tag team match in 7 minutes & 45 seconds. Match number 5 Chief Jay Strongbow victorious over Joe Turco in an amazing 25 seconds of the match. Vince McMahon interviews Strongbow. and signs off till next time. Music and voice over credits are heard for this ALL STAR WRESTLING presentation presented through CAPITAL WRESTLING CORPORATION . Pre-recorded for the entertainment of viewers. Wrestlers on this broadcast include The Spoiler, El Olympico, Joe Turco, Chief Jay Strongbow, Bobby Burns, Chuck O'Connor, Charlie Fulton, Sony King, Bobby Burns, Bobby Paul, Black Jack Slade, and manager Lou Albano. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh Time keeper is Bill Sands. Referee is Lou Super. Commercials, include Sammy Davis Jr. for U.S. Airforce, Joan Crawford for MDA, and Bing Crosby for the Arthritis foundation. NOTE: Most complete ALL STAR WRESTLING television broadcasts prior to 1977 have been wiped and are sadly lost to history with the exception of over 80 existing audio air check recordings originally recorded off the air and archived in the library of Archival Television Audio, Inc.
#10059: "OPENING NIGHT USA"
Order1972-12-25, CBS, 52 min.
Ed McMahon hosts and visits stars on their opening night. Stars include Sammy Davis, Jr, Debbie Reynolds, Milton Berle, and the The 5th Dimension. Four glittering opening nights. In Toronto, Debbie Reynolds sings and dances in "Irene," a revival of the 1919 musical hit that will be coming to Broadway in January 1973. Her numbers include "I'm always Chasing Rainbows" and "Alice Blue Gown." Sammy Davis Jr. brings down the house at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, with "Mister Bojangles," "Birth of the Blues" and "The Lady is a Tramp." Milton Berle is at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas with his familiar blend of burlesque routines and rapid-fire one-liners. The 5th Dimension sings "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" and "Day by Day" - and gets a rousing standing ovation. Host Ed McMahon briefly interviews the stars backstage.
#18869: "OPENING NIGHT USA"
Order1972-12-25, CBS, 52 min.
Ed McMahon hosts and visits stars on their opening night. Stars include Sammy Davis, Jr, Debbie Reynolds, Milton Berle, and the The 5th Dimension. Four glittering opening nights. In Toronto, Debbie Reynolds sings and dances in "Irene," a revival of the 1919 musical hit that will be coming to Broadway in January 1973. Her numbers include "I'm always Chasing Rainbows" and "Alice Blue Gown." Sammy Davis Jr. brings down the house at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, with "Mister Bojangles," "Birth of the Blues" and "The Lady is a Tramp." Milton Berle is at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas with his familiar blend of burlesque routines and rapid-fire one-liners. The 5th Dimension sings "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" and "Day by Day" - and gets a rousing standing ovation. Host Ed McMahon briefly interviews the stars backstage. Duplicate of 10059.
#2575: FLIP WILSON SHOW, THE
Order1973-01-25, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.#5366: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-02-08, WNBC, 52 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. is the main attraction in this pilot for a projected series which ran from September 13, 1973 through December 27, 1973.#19029: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-02-08, NBC, 60 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. and splashy production numbers are the main attractions in this pilot for a projected series. Featuring Andy Griffith, Mickey Rooney, Connie Stevens, John Davidson, and ice skaters Nick Powers and Kathy Zem. Highlights: " A Shine On My Shoes," " For Once in My Life," Sammy "Rose Garden," "Joy To The World," John Davidson "52 Years on 52nd Street," Connie Stevens "I Believe in Music," Andy Griffith "If," "Winter Wonderland," John, Connie "It's Follies Time," All Duplicate of 6184.
#6184: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-02-08, NBC, 60 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. and splashy production numbers are the main attractions in this pilot for a projected series. Featuring Andy Griffith, Mickey Rooney, Connie Stevens, John Davidson, and ice skaters Nick Powers and Kathy Zem.1973-02-11, CBS, 90 min.
- Peggy Lee
- Count Basie
- Ray Charles
- Aretha Franklin
- Duke Ellington
- Sarah Vaughan
- Roberta Flack
- Billy Eckstine
- Sammy Davis Jr
- The Band Chicago
Special honoring legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington. Duplicate of #7060.
1973-02-11, CBS, 00 min.
- Peggy Lee
- Count Basie
- Ray Charles
- Aretha Franklin
- Duke Ellington
- Sarah Vaughan
- Roberta Flack
- Billy Eckstine
- Sammy Davis Jr
- The Band Chicago
Special honoring legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington.
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.#3495: JULIE ANDREWS HOUR, THE
Order1973-03-03, WABC, 52 min.
September 13, 1972-April 28, 1973. Variety hour hosted by musical comedy star Julie Andrews and featuring Alice Ghostley and Rich Little.1973-03-27, NBC, 60 min.
- Danny Thomas
- John Wayne
- Dinah Shore
- Fred MacMurray
- Bob Hope
- Darren McGavin
- Johnny Bench
- Mitzi Gaynor
- Mark Spitz
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Muhammad Ali
- Barbara Eden
- Jack Nicklaus
- Chris Evert
- Steve Carlton
- Lee Trevino
- Earl Morrall
- Bobby Orr
- Dick Allen
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
- Jerry West
- Larry Brown
- Franco Harris
- Jack Nickiaus
- Gary Player
Bob Hope and guests present sports awards to athletes in various sports, honoring outstanding professional and amateur athletes. Scheduled presenters Sammy Davis Jr., Fred MacMurray, Danny Thomas and John Wayne introduce the winners, selected by sports fans from across the country. The show also features clips of the nominees in action.
1973-03-27, NBC, min.
- Danny Thomas
- John Wayne
- Dinah Shore
- Fred MacMurray
- Bob Hope
- Darren McGavin
- Johnny Bench
- Mitzi Gaynor
- Mark Spitz
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Muhammad Ali
- Barbara Eden
- Jack Nicklaus
- Chris Evert
- Steve Carlton
- Lee Trevino
- Earl Morrall
- Bobby Orr
- Dick Allen
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
- Jerry West
- Larry Brown
- Franco Harris
- Jack Nickiaus
- Gary Player
Bob Hope and guests present sports awards to athletes in various sports, honoring outstanding professional and amateur athletes. Scheduled presenters Sammy Davis Jr., Fred MacMurray, Danny Thomas and John Wayne introduce the winners, selected by sports fans from across the country. The show also features clips of the nominees in action. Duplicate of #7751.
1973-06-14, NBC, 60 min.
Sammy welcomes guest Lola Falana as he entertains in a nightclub setting.
#4092: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-09-13, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. A variety show video taped in Burbank, modeled on the old vaudeville shows. A mixture of comedic skits and musical performances with no regular host, but reoccurring appearances by Sammy Davis Jr. and Mickey Rooney. It's opening theme was " It's Follies Time" by Harper McKay. Announcer for the series is Johnny Olsen. This was the first broadcast of the series. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. and Mickey Rooney.
#17419: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-09-13, WNBC, min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. This was the first broadcast of the series. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows. Duplicate of number #4092.
#4093: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-09-20, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.
#8928: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-09-20, NBC, 52 min.
- Connie Stevens
- Mickey Rooney
- Wayne Newton
- Charles Nelson Reilly
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Michael Landon
- Johnny Brown
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows. Host: Sammy Davis, Jr.
#4086: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-09-27, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.#4087: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-10-04, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. A variety show video taped in Burbank, modeled on the old vaudeville shows. A mixture of comedic skits and musical performances with no regular host, but reoccurring appearances by Sammy Davis Jr. and Mickey Rooney. It's opening theme was " It's Follies Time" by Harper McKay. Announcer for the series is Johnny Olsen. This episode features Jack Cassidy, Lola Falana, Robert Goulet and Arte Johnson. Davis begins with "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You," and then he and Johnson perform a comedy sketch playing a pair of elderly women on a park bench. Cassidy and Goulet perform a medley featuring "I Believe in You," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "I Love You," and "The Way You Look Tonight," followed by Falana with "Don't Touch My Tomatoes." Sammy Davis Jr. outstandingly performs a selection of songs from "Fiddler on the Roof," including "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man," and "To Life." Davis and Lola Falana perform in a "jive"-themed sketch featuring the song "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You." Afterwards, there is a creative funny sketch based on the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Mickey Rooney is Mr. Horn because he plays the horn. Concluding, a performance of several money-themed songs, including the chorus with "We're In the Money," Goulet with "Penny Serenade," Falana with "With Plenty of Money and You," and finally Cassidy, Goulet, and Falana with "Pennies from Heaven." The episode closes with everyone singing "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening."
#4090: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-10-11, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.
#8929: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-10-11, NBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows. Host: Sammy Davis, Jr.
#4091: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-10-25, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.#4096: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-11-01, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.#4097: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-11-08, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows. A Marx Brothers sketch highlights the comedy with Sammy Davis Jr. as Groucho, Mickey Rooney as Harpo, Ernest Borgnine as Chico and diva Mary Costa as a put -upon socialite. Also, an "Indian Love Call" skit with Ernie Borgnine as Jeannette MacDonald and Mickey Rooney as Nelson Eddy. HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Costa sings "Entrance of the Countess Maritza" (sung in German). Sammy Davis sings "After Today." Mary and Sammy sing a Blues Medley. Jonelle Allen sings "Sweet Georgia Brown." In a grand finale the entire cast sing a medley from Broadway musicals.
1973-11-16, SYND, 00 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. Sings, Jokes and dances in this one-man musical special.
1973-11-16, SYND, 60 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. Sings, Jokes, and dances in this one-man musical special. Duplicate of # 7378.
1973-11-27, ABC, 60 min.
- Redd Foxx
- Milton Berle
- Alan King
- Henny Youngman
- Jack Lemmon
- Jan Murray
- Don Rickles
- Lucille Ball
- Carroll OConnor
- Sammy Davis, Jr
- Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Milton Berle is roasted by the Frair's Club. Host: Sammy Davis, Jr.
#4088: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-11-29, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.1973-12-04, WNBC, 51 min.
- Jack Benny
- Jackie Gleason
- Redd Foxx
- Milton Berle
- Bob Hope
- Kirk Douglas
- Ted Kennedy
- Alan King
- George Burns
- Henny Youngman
- Jack Lemmon
- Jan Murray
- Fulton J. Sheen
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Walter Matthau
- Lucille Ball
- Carroll OConnor
The Friars Club "roasts" Milton Berle, who celebrates his 60th anniversary in show business. Guests include Sammy Davis Jr., Alan King, George Burns, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Red Foxx, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Carroll O'Connor, Jan Murray, Walter Matthau, Kirk Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Senator Ted Kennedy, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and Henny Youngman.
1973-12-04, ABC, 57 min.
- Jack Benny
- Jackie Gleason
- Chuck Connors
- Redd Foxx
- Milton Berle
- Bob Hope
- Kirk Douglas
- Steve Lawrence
- Ted Kennedy
- Alan King
- George Burns
- Henny Youngman
- Jack Lemmon
- Jan Murray
- Jackie Cooper
- Mike Douglas
- Fulton J. Sheen
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- David Janssen
- Don Rickles
- Walter Matthau
- Eydie Gorme
- Lucille Ball
- Carroll OConnor
- Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Friars Club "roasts" Milton Berle, who celebrates his 60th anniversary in show business. Some of the world's greatest talent pay a riotous tribute to "Mr. Television." Guests include Sammy Davis Jr., Alan King, George Burns, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Red Foxx, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Carroll O'Connor, Jan Murray, Walter Matthau, Kirk Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Senator Ted Kennedy, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and Henny Youngman. Host: Sammy Davis Jr. Duplicate of #1130.
#4089: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-12-06, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.#4094: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-12-13, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.#4095: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-12-27, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. This was the final broadcast of the series. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.
1974-01-26, CBS, 90 min.
The 1974 Entertainer Of The Year Awards. Host: Ed Sullivan
1974-01-26, CBS, min.
The 1974 Entertainer Of The Year Awards. Host: Ed Sullivan Duplicate of #9994.
1974-04-28, WNBC, 52 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. performs before a nightclub audience in Chicago. He sings a medley of songs including: "As Long As She Needs Me," "Once In A Lifetime," "Chicago," and a "West Side Story" medley.1974-08-26, 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.
Guest Host: Sammy Davis Jr.1974-08-27, 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.
Guest Host: Sammy Davis Jr.1974-08-27, NBC, min.
- Johnny Carson
- Ed McMahon
- Sammy Davis, Jr.
- Helen Reddy
- Burt Reynolds
- Doc Severinsen
- Richard Pryor
- Evil Knievel
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.
Guest Host: Sammy Davis, Jr. Guests: Evil Knievel, Richard Pryor, Burt Reynolds, Helen Reddy. 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.1974-08-28, 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.
Guest Host: Sammy Davis Jr.1974-08-29, 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.
Guest Host: Sammy Davis Jr.1974-08-30, 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.
Guest Host: Sammy Davis Jr.