1972-12-25, 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.
1973-01-25, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1973-02-08, 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.
1973-02-08, 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.
1973-02-08, 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, 00 min.
Special honoring legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington.
1973-02-11, CBS, 90 min.
Special honoring legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington.
Duplicate of #7060.
1973-03-03, 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.
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.
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.
1973-09-13, 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.
1973-09-13, 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.
1973-09-20, 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.
1973-09-20, 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.
1973-09-27, 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.
1973-10-04, 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."
1973-10-11, 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.
1973-10-11, 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.
1973-10-25, 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.
1973-11-01, 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.
1973-11-08, 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, 60 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. Sings, Jokes, and dances in this one-man musical special.
Duplicate of # 7378.
1973-11-16, SYND, 00 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. Sings, Jokes and dances in this one-man musical special.
1973-11-29, 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.
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.
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.
1973-12-06, 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.
1973-12-13, 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.
1973-12-27, 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, min.
The 1974 Entertainer Of The Year Awards.
Host: Ed Sullivan
Duplicate of #9994.
1974-01-26, CBS, 90 min.
The 1974 Entertainer Of The Year Awards.
Host: Ed Sullivan
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.
1974-08-28, 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.
1974-11-20, WNBC, 52 min.
Variety-award program with Bob Hope as host, presenting awards given by the Academy of Variety & Cabaret Artists who have performed in Las Vegas during the past year in a variety of categories. Music and dance numbers performed by Bobbie Gentry, Juliet Prowse, Sammy Davis Jr., Robert Goulet, Jim Nabors and Wayne Newton.
1974-11-20, WNBC, min.
Variety-award program with Bob Hope as host, presenting awards given by the Academy of Variety & Cabaret Artists who have performed in Las Vegas during the past year in a variety of categories. Music and dance numbers performed by Bobbie Gentry, Juliet Prowse, Sammy Davis Jr., Robert Goulet, Jim Nabors and Wayne Newton.
Duplicate of #5310.
1974-12-26, WNBC, 58 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
This broadcast features a discussion on how to give a Hollywood party.
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
Originally, telecast in late January 1974, Tom Snyder plays host, on location, to four different party entrepreneur experts in their field.
Edie Steinmetz known as the "Dove Lady," provides doves at parities.
Harry Finely is discusses the variety of elaborate flowers
used at a Hollywood Party which can cost up to $30,000...as seen at the wedding of Kathy and Dean Martin. Other celebrities Harry has had as clients include Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, and Kirk Douglas.
Phil Scully known as the "Chef To The Stars" discusses with Tom, a personal friend, the "Queen Mary Buffet," and mentions favorite foods requested by past clients, Barbra Streisand, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Elizabeth Taylor.
Marcia Lehr joins Tom discussing her exquisite elaborate invitations she creates by hand and silk screen. Her clients include Del Webb, Buddy Hackett, Berry Gordy, and Sammy Davis Jr.
And Bernie Richards rounds out the party who provides music for all festive occasions. He mentions to Snyder a number of funny anecdotes he has experienced and the types of music currently requested today.
Commercials included in this program. They include Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cosby speaking for the Red Cross, Vikki Carr for Christmas Seals, and Johnny Carson discussing the importance of doctor checkups for high blood pressure.
NOTE: One of the earliest original TOMORROW SHOW complete broadcasts extant in any broadcast form, originally televised, January 1974.
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1975-01-10, 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: Lana Cantrell, Sammy Davis, Jr, Elia Kazan, Carl Reiner
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.
1975-01-24, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-02-27, WNBC, 52 min.
After his successful four year TV series THE FLIP WILSON SHOW
(September 17, 1970 - June 27, 1974)
Flip Wilson contracted to do five one hour NBC TV Specials.
October 18, 1974
December 11, 1974
February 27, 1975
May 7, 1975
October 15, 1975 (TRAVELS WITH FLIP - CBS TV)
November 11, 1975
1975-03-04, CBS, min.
The first People's Choice Awards are telecast.
Host: Richard Crenna.
Award Winners: Movies
Favorite Actor: John Wayne
Favorite Actress: Barbra Streisand
Favorite Picture: The Sting
Television:
Favorite Comedy: All In The Family
Favorite Drama: The Waltons
Favorite Female Performer: Mary Tyler Moore
Favorite Male Performer: Alan Alda
Favorite All-Around Female Performer: Carol Burnett
Favorite All-Around Male Performer: Bob Hope
Favorite Television Variety Show: Carol Burnett
1975-04-08, NBC, 210 min.
Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr, and Shirley MacLaine host the 47th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live
from The Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California.
This was the final year the awards were broadcast on NBC. The awards moved to ABC the following year.
1975-04-08, NBC, min.
Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr, and Shirley MacLaine host the 47th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live
from The Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California.
This was the final year the awards were broadcast on NBC. The awards moved to ABC the following year.
Duplicate of # 7507.
1975-04-24, WNBC, 52 min.
Roasting Sammy Davis Jr. are: Dean Martin, Altovise Davis, Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Wilt Chamberlain, Phyllis Diller, Dionne Warwick, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray, Freddie Prinze, Don Rickles and Nipsey Russell.
1975-06-22, SYN, 90 min.
1975-1977
Sammy Davis Jr. hosted this ninety-minute variety series.
Regulars included Joyce Jillson, Kay Dingle, Avery Schreiber, and Johnny Brown. William B. Williams served as the announcer.
Sammy welcomes guests Billy Eckstine, Bob Hope, Sarah Vaughn,
and Count Basie.
1975-09-20, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.