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#4931: TONY ORLANDO AND DAWN
Order1976-02-18, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.1976-12-13, NBC, 60 min.
A Christmas celebration from Austria with Perry Como and guests.
1977-04-28, CBS, 118 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Red Skelton
- Jackie Gleason
- Art Carney
- Harry S. Truman
- Charles Kuralt
- Milton Berle
- Arthur Godfrey
- Mary Martin
- Sid Caesar
- Ed Sullivan
- Burns & Allen
- Ernie Kovacs
- Charlton Heston
- Paul Newman
- James Dean
- Don Larsen
- Edward P. Morgan
- Douglas Edwards
- Dick Van Dyke
- Noel Coward
- Walter Matthau
- Lucille Ball
- Alan Young
- Rex Harrison
- John F. Kennedy
- Fulton J. Sheen
- Al Hodge
- Frank Stanton
- Joe McCarthy
- Douglas Mac Arthur
- Jack Lemon
The history of television is examined. Complete with original commercials. Host: Charles Kuralt The special is a retrospective of the social history of television programming, circa 1948-1960's. Host Charles Kuralt describes live television and illustrates the kinescope process. Excerpts include coverage of the following topics and people: Burns and Allen; news programs with Edward P. Morgan and Douglas Edwards; newsreels and propaganda; Art Carney and Jackie Gleason; children's programs, including "Captain Video"; the growth of television; performers Milton Berle, Ernie Kovacs, Red Skelton, Alan Young, Dick Van Dyke and Lucille Ball; reporter Edward R. Murrow; the Korean War; blacklisting; Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy; Mary Martin and Noel Coward; the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings; Sid Caesar; President Harry S Truman's 1951 dismissal of General MacArthur; Bishop Fulton J. Sheen; a comedy and entertainment montage; quiz show scandals with comments by Frank Stanton of CBS and a look at how shows were rigged; Rex Harrison rehearsing for "My Fair Lady"; anthology drama with Charlton Heston, James Dean, and others; the 1952 Republican Convention; John F. Kennedy's 1956 bid for vice president; the 1960 presidential campaign; and Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Includes commercials.
1977-09-27, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. A Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. This series was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was re-titled "DINAH AND FRIENDS," and had a co-host.
#19183: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1977-09-28, SYN, 70 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated) Guests: Milton Berle, Phil Silvers, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca. Guest host: Steve Allen. A theme show: The great comedy stars from Television's Golden Age. NOTE: Minutes before the show was to be taped Merv Griffin became ill. Steve Allen who was one of the panel for today's Theme show was elected to replace Merv as host with same planed broadcast.
#11219: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1977-09-28, WNEW, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated) Guests: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Milton Berle, Phil Silvers. Guest host: Steve Allen.
1977-10-23, ABC, 60 min.
- Sid Caesar
- Henny Youngman
- Gabriel Kaplan
- Robert Hegyes
- Cindy Williams
- Ron Palillo
- Pat Morita
- Fred Williard
- Lawrence - Hilton Jacobs
- John Sylvester White
A spoof of over-blown, over-hyped, pretentious "Big Event Television Specials." Gabriel Kaplan, star of "Welcome Back Kotter" hosts his first prime time special. Comedy highlights include: "Battle of the Celebrity Relatives," and "National Chauvinist Dating Contest."
#19217: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
Order1977-12-29, , 7 min.
From Philadelphia, February 15th, 1965-1982. (SYN) The Mike Douglas show moved to it's new home in Philadelphia February 15, 1965 with this series. It remained in Philadelphia until 1978 when Douglas, realizing the comparative ease of booking guests in Hollywood, moved the show to Los Angeles where it remained a fixture until 1982 when the show came to a close. Appearing in this brief seven minute excerpt are Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Eddie Arnold and Liberace.
1978-10-05, WCBS, 105 min.
- Sid Caesar
- Dr. Joyce Brothers
- Henry Fonda
- Joanne Woodward
- Paul Newman
- Tennessee Williams
- Telly Savalas
- Lee Grant
- Ray Charles
- Imogene Coca
- Aretha Franklin
- Ethel Merman
- Madeline Kahn
- Rita Coolidge
- Kris Kristofferson
- Wolfman Jack
- Ronee Blakley
- John Ritter
- Neil Armstrong
- Martin Balsam
- Edward Asner
- Martin Sheen
- Arthur Miller
- Henry Ford II
Hosts Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Telly Savalas & Madeline Kahn mark the 75th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company in a freewheeling variety show that features elaborate production numbers, drama, music, comedy & dance.
1978-10-19, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1978-December 27, 1978. The only live prime-time entertainment show of the 1978-1979 season, this hour variety series was hosted by Dick Clark. Scheduled guests include Sid Caesar, Telly Savalas, Donna Summer, Engelbert Humperdinck and escape artist Rick Baker. Music includes "MacArthur Park" and "Last Dance" (Donna), and "After the Lovin'" (Engelbert). Also: Rick tries "The World's Greatest Escape."#1427: BIG SHOW, THE
Order1980-05-13, WNBC, 80 min.
- Steve Allen
- Shirley Jones
- Sid Caesar
- Donald O'Connor
- Imogene Coca
- Dottie West
- Ken Shelley
- Jo Jo Starbuck
- Meadowlark Lemon and The Bucketeers
March 4, 1980-June 3, 1980. Ninety-minute variety series, with regulars Graham Chapman, Mimi Kennedy, Charlie Hill, Owen Sullivan, Edie McClurg, Paul Grimm, and Joe Baker.