1975-09-05, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-09-12, NBC, 60 min.
1970-1996 (SYNDICATED). An hour-long talk show, usually devoted to a single topic and featured an active studio audience. In 1977, the show changed its name to "Donahue."
Guests include female impersonator Jamie James, who is known for her Totie Fields & Barbra Streisand impersonations. Host Phil Donahue.
1975-09-12, NBC, 90 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
Bicentennial salute to Nevada. Joined in progress. Jim Hartz, Barbara Walters.
1975-09-13, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. This was the first broadcast of the season. 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.
1975-09-19, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-09-19, NBC, 90 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
Bicentennial salute to Arizona. Guests include Senator Barry Goldwater and former "Today Show" host Hugh Downs. Hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
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.
1975-09-26, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-09-27, 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.
1975-10-03, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-10-03, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-10-03, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A salute to Kansas.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-10-04, 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.
1975-10-23, NBC, 75 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A salute to Bob Hope and his 25th anniversary on television. This show is a 75-minute excerpt.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-10-24, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A salute to South Dakota. The guest is Governor Richard F. Kneip.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-10-25, 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.
1975-10-30, WNEW, 00 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Merv's only guest is Red Skelton.
1975-10-31, CBS, 60 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bicentennial salute to the State of Nebraska. Final hour with hosts Jim Hartz & Barbara Walters.
1975-11-01, 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.
1975-11-03, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
A salute to the pioneers of early television.
1975-11-04, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
A salute to the pioneers of early television: Part 2.
1975-11-05, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Mike Connors
1975-11-06, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Mort Sahl, Marsha Wallace, Ben Vereen, Kelly Monteith, and Vincent Bugliosi are the guests.
Merv chats with Mrs. Miller in the audience. He sings "What are you Doing the Rest of Your Live?"
Mort Sahl first guest discusses many topics including,
TV censorship and mentions a good example occurring on The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder when interviewing
Beverly Harrel , a brothel owner. Merv states he likes The Tomorrow Show. Sahl talks about his admirations of Bob Hope, the best jokes come rom the people, evaluation of Washington D.C. and today's politics, why he is called a radical comedian, anecdotes about Joe Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy, busing, prayers in the schools, and minorities.
Marsha Wallace talks about her character getting married on The Bob Newhart Show...Kelly Monteith stand-up routine and small talk with Merv at the desk
Ben Vereen sings, "Try a Little Tenderness."
He reminisces about his childhood when everyone called him 'Twinkle Toes.' He remembers the teachers he had who inspired him to dance...his love of dancing wishing everyone would dance. Love of Jazz and talks about his appearing in the play "Hair."
Vincent Bugliosi author of 'Helter Skelter' and the man who prosecuted Charles Manson talks about the Manson case...the family, including "Squeaky" Fromme, the cult that existed, Manson's charisma...Bugliosi calling him a Christ figure and a genius...his 1978 parole hearing, other.
Mort Sahl joins in the conversation and makes parallels with Lee Harvey Oswald. The discussion of gun control is also discussed.
1975-11-07, WNEW, 71 min.
From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986.
Broadcast on astrology. Commercials eliminated.
1975-11-07, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A salute to Colorado. The guest is Governor Richard Lamm.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-11-08, 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.
1975-11-10, WNBC, 52 min.
Evil Knievel is roundly roasted by host Dean Martin, Milton Berle, Sen. Barry Goldwater, Glen Campbell, Don Rickles, Ruth Buzzi, McLean Stevenson, Cliff Robertson, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Ernest Borgnine, Georgia Engel, William Conrad and Nipsey Russell.
1975-11-11, CBS, 60 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Co-host, John Davidson.
1975-11-13, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Guests are Lucille Ball, Robert Blake, Michael Caine, Roger Moore, and War.
1975-11-13, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. This was the "Mac Davis Special" broadcast. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.
1975-11-14, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A salute to Minnesota. The guest is Governor Wendell R. Anderson.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-11-16, WABC, 52 min.
A special hour of music and song with brother and sister singers Donny and Marie Osmond.
1975-11-20, WNBC, min.
Valerie Harper is roasted by Nancy Walker, David Groh, Rich Little, Shelley Winters, Ed Asner, Isabel Sanford, Phyllis Diller, Chad Everett, Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Georgia Engle, Julie Kavner, Nipsey Russell, Jack Carter, Red Buttons, Eva Gabor, Jack Albertson and Harold Gould. Dean Martin is roastmaster.
Duplicate of #2114. Partial broadcast only.
1975-11-20, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Red Skelton is Merv's only guest.
1975-11-20, WNBC, 52 min.
Valerie Harper is roasted by Nancy Walker, David Groh, Rich Little, Shelley Winters, Ed Asner, Isabel Sanford, Phyllis Diller, Chad Everett, Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Georgia Engle, Julie Kavner, Nipsey Russell, Jack Carter, Red Buttons, Eva Gabor, Jack Albertson and Harold Gould. Dean Martin is roastmaster.
1975-11-20, SYN, 110 min.
1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated.
In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.
The guest is German architect and former World War II German minister of armaments and war production Albert Speer.
A rare one on one interview with Albert Speer, one of the few Nuremberg accused admitting guilt to war crimes, serving twenty years in prison. While incarcerated Speer wrote "Behind the Third Reich" on toilet paper.
NOTE:
ATA#9086 contains both part one, broadcast on November 20, and part two broadcast on November 21, 1975.
Albert Speer became Adolf Hitler's Minister for Armaments after being his favorite architect and designing many famous Reich buildings. At the 1945-1946 war-crimes trial of Nazi leaders in Nuremberg, Speer was sentenced to 20 years in Berlin's Spandau prison for his complicity in Hitler's atrocities, and for his use of slave labor. He served his time and was released in 1966. Unlike his co-defendants, Speer readily accepted responsibility for crimes committed by a government in which he played a leading role, although he always denied knowing about the Holocaust even though he attended a speech on the subject by Heinrich Himmler in 1943.
Phil Donahue and a 16mm film crew went to Heidelberg Germany and filmed Speer in his home. The interview lasted for 103 minutes and was used in two parts back-to-back telecast, November 20, and November 21, 1975.
Two-part rare broadcast (combined part 1 ATA#9086A and part 2 ATA#8097B) interview with former Nazi Minister of Armaments, Albert Speer. Phil Donahue visits him at his home in Heidelberg Germany where a 103-minute interview is recorded on 16mm film.
In the first of two parts (second part broadcast November 21, 1975) Speer discusses Adolf's Hitler's personae charisma and his plans for world domination. Also discussed is Albert Speers forthcoming book "Inside Spandau Prison," a record of his Nuremberg conviction and subsequent 20 year imprisonment.
Also discussed:
-last hour meeting with Hitler prior to his own suicide.
-issue of the Jews (Speer states that he was not an anti-Semite).
-12 years Hitler's architect yet not being aware of the death camps until 1944.
-10 years freedom following 20 years in prison.
NOTE: In part ONE the broadcast is interrupted for a SPECIAL REPORT press conference lasting four minutes. Governor Ronald Reagan has officially stated that he will run for President of the United States in 1976. He states his campaign will revolve around the principle of the people determining their government’s role in spending.
Returning to the Phil Donahue Show Albert Speer addresses many topics including:
-Hitler's captivating personality
-His real personality when not facing the public
-Hitler's goal for world domination
-Hitler's suspicious nature of other women wanting intimacy with him for only special favors
-diminishing sexual interest during his last years
-His eating habits...vegetarian...did not smoke or drink
-Hitler's exercise routines in front of an open window
PART 2 of this interview (ATA#9087B) broadcast November 21, 1975 was entitled, "Eyewitness to Hitler."
Topics discussed include:
-Hitler's thoughts about United States conquest...thoughts of destruction of New York City...Hitler, a negrophilic, Speer's attempt to kill Hitler...the Pope's failure to act in protest of what Adolf Hitler was doing...Hitler's view of the Church...Hitler's belief in God...How such madness and atrocities were able to happen...Rudolph Hess, last survivor of Hitler's leaders still in prison after 30 years...Speer's account of his own incarceration and limited visitation by his wife and children...courting his wife Margaret when he was a teenager...his wife waiting 20 years while Speer was incarcerated...current estranged relationship with his children...how Speer wrote his book on toilet paper...at 70 years of age, how Speer now sees himself...current speaking engagements at universities with students...when he first saw Adolf Hitler speak in 1931 and was motivated to go into politics...Jews responsible in 1917 for organizing a revolution which would affect Speer's view of Jews...repenting now for what he did, and not do...
Albert Speer states that if had to do it all over again he would not have followed Adolf Hitler if he would have been more educated in understanding history and humanity. Now, as a free man he states he is not happy, inwardly feeling guilt and responsibility of the times and of his involvement.
NOTE:
This complete two-part broadcast interview is not known to be extant in any audio, video, or transcript form to the public except for these original ATA off the air broadcast recordings, tape recorded (direct line for excellent sound reproduction) almost a half century ago off. Without these off the air recordings at the time of their original TV broadcasts, this incredible peerless historic interview document would be unavailable for research or for any related documentary or literary usage.
1975-11-20, SYN, 50 min.
1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated.
In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.
The guest is German architect and former World War II German minister of armaments and war production Albert Speer.
A rare one on one interview with Albert Speer, one of the few Nuremberg accused admitting guilt to war crimes, serving twenty years in prison. While incarcerated Speer wrote "Behind the Third Reich" on toilet paper.
Albert Speer became Adolf Hitler's Minister for Armaments after being his favorite architect and designing many famous Reich buildings. At the 1945-1946 war-crimes trial of Nazi leaders in Nuremberg, Speer was sentenced to 20 years in Berlin's Spandau prison for his complicity in Hitler's atrocities, and for his use of slave labor. He served his time and was released in 1966. Unlike his co-defendants, Speer readily accepted responsibility for crimes committed by a government in which he played a leading role, although he always denied knowing about the Holocaust even though he attended a speech on the subject by Heinrich Himmler in 1943.
Phil Donahue and a 16mm film crew went to Heidelberg Germany and filmed Speer in his home. The interview lasted for 103 minutes and was used in two parts back-to-back telecast, November 20, and November 21, 1975.
Part One of a rare broadcast interview with former Nazi Minister of Armaments, Albert Speer. Phil Donahue visits him at his home in Heidelberg Germany where a 103-minute interview is recorded on 16mm film.
In the first of two parts, broadcast on November 20, 1975 (second part broadcast November 21, 1975) Speer discusses Adolf's Hitler's personae charisma and his plans for world domination. Also discussed is Albert Speers forthcoming book "Inside Spandau Prison," a record of his Nuremberg conviction and subsequent 20 year imprisonment.
Also discussed:
-last hour meeting with Hitler prior to his own suicide.
-issue of the Jews (Speer states that he was not an anti-Semite).
-12 years Hitler's architect yet not being aware of the death camps until 1944.
-10 years freedom following 20 years in prison.
NOTE: The broadcast is interrupted for a SPECIAL REPORT press conference lasting four minutes. Governor Ronald Reagan has officially stated that he will run for President of the United States in 1976. He states his campaign will revolve around the principle of the people determining their government’s role in spending.
Returning to the Phil Donahue Show Albert Speer addresses many topics including:
-Hitler's captivating personality
-His real personality when not facing the public
-Hitler's goal for world domination
-Hitler's suspicious nature of other women wanting intimacy with him for only special favors
-diminishing sexual interest during his last years
-His eating habits...vegetarian...did not smoke or drink
-Hitler's exercise routines in front of an open window
PART 2 of this interview broadcast (ATA#9087B) November 21, 1975.
Entitled, "Eyewitness to Hitler."
Topics discussed include:
-Hitler's thoughts about United States conquest...thoughts of destruction of New York City...Hitler, a negrophilic, Speer's attempt to kill Hitler...the Pope's failure to act in protest of what Adolf Hitler was doing...Hitler's view of the Church...Hitler's belief in God...How such madness and atrocities were able to happen...Rudolph Hess, last survivor of Hitler's leaders still in prison after 30 years...Speer's account of his own incarceration and limited visitation by his wife and children...courting his wife Margaret when he was a teenager...his wife waiting 20 years while Speer was incarcerated...current estranged relationship with his children...how Speer wrote his book on toilet paper...at 70 years of age, how Speer now sees himself...current speaking engagements at universities with students...when he first saw Adolf Hitler speak in 1931 and was motivated to go into politics...Jews responsible in 1917 for organizing a revolution which would affect Speer's view of Jews...repenting now for what he did, and not do...
Albert Speer states that if had to do it all over again he would not have followed Adolf Hitler if he would have been more educated in understanding history and humanity. Now, as a free man he states he is not happy, inwardly feeling guilt and responsibility of the times and of his involvement.
NOTE:
This complete two-part broadcast interview is not known to be extant and not available in any audio, video, or transcript form to the public except for these original ATA off the air broadcast recordings, tape recorded almost a half century ago off the air, without their availability relegating this incredible peerless historic interview unavailable for research or related documentary or literary usage.
NOTE: ATA#9086 is available containing both part ONE and part TWO of the two part broadcast, November 20th and 21st, 1975.
1975-11-20, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special starring McLean Stevenson as host and performer.
"McLean Stevenson (formerly of M*A*S*H) steps into the variety spotlight along with guests Raquel Welch and the Fifth Dimension. Comic interludes feature McLean as the bumbling host of The wonderful world of animals, as a stunned farmer being interviewed after a UFO lands in his yard, and as Mr. Impossible, struggling to perform literally impossible feats. Raquel Welch sings "Feel like makin' love," and with McLean Stevenson, sings "Love will keep us together." The Fifth Dimension offer a medley of their hits.
1975-11-21, SYN, 55 min.
1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated.
In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.
The guest is German architect and former World War II German minister of armaments and war production Albert Speer.
A rare one on one interview with Albert Speer, one of the few Nuremberg accused admitting guilt to war crimes, serving twenty years in prison. While incarcerated Speer wrote "Behind the Third Reich" on toilet paper.
Albert Speer became Adolf Hitler's Minister for Armaments after being his favorite architect and designing many famous Reich buildings. At the 1945-1946 war-crimes trial of Nazi leaders in Nuremberg, Speer was sentenced to 20 years in Berlin's Spandau prison for his complicity in Hitler's atrocities, and for his use of slave labor. He served his time and was released in 1966. Unlike his co-defendants, Speer readily accepted responsibility for crimes committed by a government in which he played a leading role, although he always denied knowing about the Holocaust even though he attended a speech on the subject by Heinrich Himmler in 1943.
Phil Donahue and a 16mm film crew went to Heidelberg Germany and filmed Speer in his home. The interview lasted for 103 minutes and was used in two parts back-to-back telecast, November 20, and November 21, 1975.
Part Two of a rare broadcast interview with former Nazi Minister of Armaments, Albert Speer. Phil Donahue visits him at his home in Heidelberg Germany where a 103-minute interview is recorded on 16mm film.
In the first of two parts, broadcast on November 20, 1975 (second part broadcast November 21, 1975) Speer discusses Adolf's Hitler's personae charisma and his plans for world domination. Also discussed is Albert Speers forthcoming book "Inside Spandau Prison," a record of his Nuremberg conviction and subsequent 20 year imprisonment.
Also discussed:
-last hour meeting with Hitler prior to his own suicide.
-issue of the Jews (Speer states that he was not an anti-Semite).
-12 years Hitler's architect yet not being aware of the death camps until 1944.
-10 years freedom following 20 years in prison.
NOTE: In part One of the broadcast (ATA#9086A) the program is interrupted for a SPECIAL REPORT press conference lasting four minutes. Governor Ronald Reagan has officially stated that he will run for President of the United States in 1976. He states his campaign will revolve around the principle of the people determining their government’s role in spending.
Returning to the Phil Donahue Show Albert Speer addresses many topics including:
-Hitler's captivating personality
-His real personality when not facing the public
-Hitler's goal for world domination
-Hitler's suspicious nature of other women wanting intimacy with him for only special favors
-diminishing sexual interest during his last years
-His eating habits...vegetarian...did not smoke or drink
-Hitler's exercise routines in front of an open window
PART 2 of this interview broadcast (ATA#9087B) November 21, 1975.
Entitled, "Eyewitness to Hitler."
Topics discussed include:
-Hitler's thoughts about United States conquest...thoughts of destruction of New York City...Hitler, a negrophilic, Speer's attempt to kill Hitler...the Pope's failure to act in protest of what Adolf Hitler was doing...Hitler's view of the Church...Hitler's belief in God...How such madness and atrocities were able to happen...Rudolph Hess, last survivor of Hitler's leaders still in prison after 30 years...Speer's account of his own incarceration and limited visitation by his wife and children...courting his wife Margaret when he was a teenager...his wife waiting 20 years while Speer was incarcerated...current estranged relationship with his children...how Speer wrote his book on toilet paper...at 70 years of age, how Speer now sees himself...current speaking engagements at universities with students...when he first saw Adolf Hitler speak in 1931 and was motivated to go into politics...Jews responsible in 1917 for organizing a revolution which would affect Speer's view of Jews...repenting now for what he did, and not do...
Albert Speer states that if had to do it all over again he would not have followed Adolf Hitler if he would have been more educated in understanding history and humanity. Now, as a free man he states he is not happy, inwardly feeling guilt and responsibility of the times and of his involvement.
NOTE:
This complete two-part broadcast interview is not known to be extant and not available in any audio, video, or transcript form to the public except for these original ATA off the air broadcast recordings, tape recorded almost a half century ago off the air, without their availability relegating this incredible peerless historic interview unavailable for research or related documentary or literary usage.
NOTE: ATA#9086 is available containing both part ONE and part TWO of the two part broadcast, November 20th and 21st, 1975.
1975-11-21, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A salute to Wisconsin. The guest is Governor Patrick J. Lucey.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-11-25, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
The six actors who played Tarzan.
Co-Host: Totie Fields
1975-11-28, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
An at-home visit with Bing Crosby, Kathryn Crosby, and Harry Crosby, Jr.
1975-11-30, SYN, 60 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy, and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke, and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
Music and song with the champagne music makers.
1975-12-01, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Don Adams
1975-12-03, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Don Adams
1975-12-05, SYN, 60 min.
1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated.
In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.
The guest is columnist Bob Woodward.
1975-12-05, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A salute to Illinois. Guest is Governor Dan Waller.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-12-08, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co_Host: Jack Palance
1975-12-09, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Joan Rivers, Pat Cooper, Helen Reddy, Foster Brooks, and Leroy Van Dyke.
1975-12-09, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Trini Lopez