1976-01-29, 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: Steve Allen
1976-01-30, 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 Doris Day.
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 Doris Day. A complete one hour interview, the only one that Doris Day ever did on a television talk show.
Doris Day reflects on the many films she has made. Most times cast in films as a "goody - goody" character. Doris admits that she never had a weight problem...discusses her current biography publication, "Doris Day: Her Own Story" which is a very candid and surprising to audiences revealed many dark moments in her life. Doris talks about her first marriage at 17 to Albert Paul Jorden who had a vicious temper and would beat Doris, at the time of her pregnancy. She states that they really did not know one another at all. Her second marriage to George Weidler is discussed which lasted only eight months...another unsuccessful relationship. Doris advocates living with someone before marriage...getting to really know the other person.,.
Doris Day relates her relationship with her third husband, Marty Melcher, married in 1951 and lasting seventeen years until his death in 1968, the last year she ever made a movie. She states she still loves Marty even though he led to her bankruptcy after his death squandering her money through an unscrupulous attorney. Doris states that money was never a priority in her life, and relates a story revolving her son Terry Melcher one day after the death of her husband.
Doris Day confirms that she loved making films, has had a very lovely life till now, and is grateful for her health.
She mentions her favorite songs. and states that she regrets never taking good advice from Les Brown. Doris describes her affair with Jack Carson when making her first film.
More revelations from Doris Day's book, "Doris Day: Her Own Story" is discussed.
Doris admits that when she has been married she never was promiscuous. She reveals her feelings when working with Kirk Douglas (a joyless experience working with him), her relationship with Ronald Reagan, and circumstances related to the Charles Manson murders, and the real relationship Manson had with her son Terry Melcher.
Doris confirms that at this time she feels great. Now prays a lot. Not a church goer and if the right circumstance existed would marry for a fourth time.
Phone calls are received and Doris Day answers questions.
Favorite male co-stars and why...James Cagney, Rock Hudson, Jack Carson, Gordon MacRae, Clark Gable, James Garner.
Never felt close to Cary Grant, who was a loner and quiet on the set. Loved working with Frank Sinatra.
Doris mentions that her TV series will be re-run\.
Doris Day's current love is in the audience and Barry Comden takes a bow.
More remembrances, including first dancing for audiences when Doris was five years old. She admits that most important to her was to be happily married and states that she loves keeping house. Other revelations: Doris admits she use to be a heavy cigarette smoker...best to live together before marriage...her love of animals...and influenced to write her autobiography by Jacqueline Susann who told her to share her complex past life.
1976-02-01, WCBS, 52 min.
February 1, 1976-August 29, 1977. This was the first broadcast of the series. In 1976, Sonny Bono and Cher were reunited in "The Sonny & Cher Show." Regulars included Ted Zeigler, Shields and Yarnell, Billy Van, and Gailard Sartain.
Sonny & Cher mark their comeback as a television duo in this hour that also features cameo appearances by Jerry Lewis, Rona Barrett, Raymond Burr, Kate Smith, Richard Thomas, Jim Nabors, and Don Meredith.
1976-02-02, 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 Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Scatman Crothers, and Pete Rose.
1976-02-02, WNBC, 52 min.
February 2, 1976-May 18, 1976. Rich Little hosted his own hour-long comedy-variety series. Other regulars included Charlotte Rae, R. G. Brown, Julie McWhirter, Joe Baker, and Mel Bishop.
The show moved from Monday nights to Tuesday nights on April 27th 1976 for three remaining broadcasts...the last first run airing on May 18, 1976.
1976-02-05, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guest: Raymond Burr
1976-02-06, SYN, 54 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED).
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED).
The broadcast opens with Kirk Douglas coming on first. He states to the audience the confusion that usually exists between Michel Douglas, and Mike Douglas. Discussion of Michael Douglas' first produced film, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCOO,S NEST with Michael and his father Kirk discussing the film.
Kirk mentions that he appeared first in the Broadway production of this play in 1963. Kirk tried in vein to get it produced as a motion picture was not successful. He states that he admires Jack Nicholson and his performance in the film.
Praise for Louise Fletcher and her performance in the film.
Michael Douglas mentions the top actresses who turned done the role, appearing in the film including, Anne Bancroft, Colleen Dewhurst, Geraldine Page and Angela Lansbury.
Praise by all related to the performance of Louise Fletcher.
Kirk Douglas a tough disciplinarian when Michel was growing up.
Working with Karl Malden...raising independently 4 million dollars to make the film...Jack Nicholson insistence immediately to act in the film...clip from the One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is shown with bleeps for TV audiences. Mike Douglas comments that those bleeps are humourous when seen.
The audience asks both Kirk and Michael questions including personal moments in both lives.
Scatman Crothers joins the panel. He sings Irving Berlins hit, "End of the Road." Scatman replies to questions related to his similar style to Louis Armstrong and the role he played in " One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest."
Kirk Douglas sings and plays the banjo. "Red Hot Henry Brown."
Baseball great Pete Rose joins the cast. He talks about his six year old son...1975 World Series victory...his need to hustle to make up for his average athletic ability...who should play him in a motion picture biography...his recent awards including MVP World Series, and the Hickock Belt.
Baseball great Pete Rose joins the group and talks about the 1975 world Series, making up for lack of ability.
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
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
1976-02-06, 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 bi-centennial salute to the state of Mississippi.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1976-02-08, WCBS, 52 min.
February 1, 1976-August 29, 1977. In 1976, Sonny Bono and Cher were reunited in "The Sonny & Cher Show." Regulars included Ted Zeigler, Shields and Yarnell, Billy Van, and Gailard Sartain.
1976-02-08, WNEW, 52 min.
Shirley Bassey's variety show, featuring guests from the world of music and entertainment.
1976-02-08, CBS, 60 min.
February 1st, 1976-August 29th, 1977
Sixty-minute variety series starring the former husband and wife team of Sonny Bono and Cher. They became the first divorced couple to co-host a variety series.
1976-02-09, WNBC, 52 min.
February 2, 1976-May 18, 1976. Rich Little hosted his own hour-long comedy-variety series. Other regulars included Charlotte Rae, R. G. Brown, Julie McWhirter, Joe Baker, and Mel Bishop.
1976-02-10, 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: Tony Bennett
1976-02-10, 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 Virginia Graham and Jayne Meadows.
1976-02-11, 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 Totie Fields, Lonnie Schorr, Robert Merrill, The Mills Brothers, and Leslie Uggams.
From Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
1976-02-11, 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.
Guests are John Astin and Patty Duke Astin.
1976-02-11, 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 Gene Hackman, Gabe Kaplan, and Carol Channing.
1976-02-12, 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 topic is hospital vs. home maternity.
1976-02-12, 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: Tony Bennett
1976-02-12, 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 Tony Curtis, Arthur Godfrey, Billy Crystal, Leslie Curtis, and Dale Robertson.
1976-02-13, 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 Edyie Gorme, Myron Cohen, and Donald O'Connor.
Last show from Las Vegas.
1976-02-13, 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 Tennessee.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1976-02-13, 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
Co-Host: Anita Bryant
1976-02-13, 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 Phyllis Diller, Kenny Kingston, Shelley Winters, and Orson Bean.
1976-02-14, WNBC, 29 min.
1953-1955 (Syndicated). This program includes commercials. Reruns of Liberace's successful half-hour show which originally aired 1953-1955 with his brother George.
1976-02-14, 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.
A salute to George Gershwin is the theme of this broadcast.
1976-02-15, WCBS, 52 min.
February 1, 1976-August 29, 1977. In 1976, Sonny Bono and Cher were reunited in "The Sonny & Cher Show." Regulars included Ted Zeigler, Shields and Yarnell, Billy Van, and Gailard Sartain.
1976-02-16, SYN, 60 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Bob Hope, Alan King, John Byner, and Carol Wayne. This program is a 60-minute excerpt. The first 60 minutes only.
1976-02-16, WNBC, 52 min.
February 2, 1976-May 18, 1976. Rich Little hosted his own hour-long comedy-variety series. Other regulars included Charlotte Rae, R. G. Brown, Julie McWhirter, Joe Baker, and Mel Bishop.
1976-02-18, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
A salute to the late Jack Benny.
1976-02-18, 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 topic is rape.
1976-02-18, 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: Anita Bryant
1976-02-18, 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: Anita Bryant
1976-02-19, 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 Peter Ustinov, Beau Bridges, Billy Crystal, and Marilyn Hasset
1976-02-19, WNBC, min.
World heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali takes the verbal punches as he's roasted by Dean Martin, Orson Welles, Floyd Patterson, Freddie Prinze, Gabriel Kaplan, Foster Brooks, Isabel Sanford, Howard Cosell, Rocky Graziano, Sherman Hemsley, Tony Orlando, Ruth Buzzi, Georgia Engel, Nipsey Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas and Gene Kelly.
Duplicate of #2126.
1976-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
World heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali takes the verbal punches as he's roasted by Dean Martin, Orson Welles, Floyd Patterson, Freddie Prinze, Gabriel Kaplan, Foster Brooks, Isabel Sanford, Howard Cosell, Rocky Graziano, Sherman Hemsley, Tony Orlando, Ruth Buzzi, Georgia Engel, Nipsey Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas and Gene Kelly.
Duplicate of # 2126.
1976-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
World heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali takes the verbal punches as he's roasted by Dean Martin, Orson Welles, Floyd Patterson, Freddie Prinze, Gabriel Kaplan, Foster Brooks, Isabel Sanford, Howard Cosell, Rocky Graziano, Sherman Hemsley, Tony Orlando, Ruth Buzzi, Georgia Engel, Nipsey Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas and Gene Kelly.
1976-02-20, 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-Hosts Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire host from Hollywood celebrating the premiere of "That's Entertainment."
1976-02-20, 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.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
Live from Florida.
1976-02-21, WNBC, 27 min.
1953-1955 (Syndicated). Reruns of Liberace's successful half-hour show which originally aired 1953-1955 with his brother George.
1976-02-22, WNBC, min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
1976-02-23, WNBC, 52 min.
February 2, 1976-May 18, 1976. Rich Little hosted his own hour-long comedy-variety series. Other regulars included Charlotte Rae, R. G. Brown, Julie McWhirter, Joe Baker, and Mel Bishop.
1976-02-24, 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 Barry Newman, Arte Johnson, and Pam Grier.
1976-02-24, 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-Hosts: Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire
1976-02-25, 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 Susan Seaforth, Bill Hayes, Bert Convy, Ann Convy, Orson Bean, Carolyn Bean, Jo Anne Worley, and Roger Perry.
1976-02-26, 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 Raymond Burr, Grace Lee, and James Coco.
1976-02-27, 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 first 30 minutes only.
1976-02-27, 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 bi-centennial salute to the state of Louisiana.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1976-02-27, WNBC, 100 min.
A roast of the roastmaster. Dean Martin finds that turnabout is fair play when he becomes the target of comic barbs from an all-star array of roasters. Don Rickles is the emcee for the affair, which features appearances by Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Charlie Callas, Howard Cosell, Angie Dickinson, Georgia Engel, Sen. Barry Goldwater, Bob Hope, Sen. Hubert Humphrey, Gabriel Kaplan, Gene Kelly, Rich Little, Paul Lynde, Dick Martin, Muhammad Ali, Joe Namath, Tony Orlando, Dan Rowan, Nipsey Russell, James Stewart, John Wayne and Orson Welles.
1976-02-27, 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-Hosts: Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire