1972-09-10, WABC, 85 min.
25 years of television memories as 26 top stars, in person, celebrate a treasure of TV nostalgia. Performing and accepting awards for their roles in TV's success story are Judith Anderson, Russell Arms, James Arness, Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, George Chakiris, Maria Cole, Jimmy Durante, Dave Garroway, Lorne Greene, Bob Hope, George C. Scott, Rod Serling, Dinah Shore, the Smothers Brothers, Ed Sullivan, John Wayne, Robert Young, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. There are 5 commercials including an opening commercial.
Film clips from more than 400 shows (from Boston Blackie to Sonny and Cher) were culled for this tribute, which also includes elaborate production numbers, and a host of celebrities scheduled to accept awards in TV's success story.
Songs and Performers: "September Song" - Jimmy Durante
Fifties medley: "Shrimp Boats," "Shanghai," "Love Is Sweeping The Country," "Doggie In The Window," "This Old House," by Hit Paraders, Gisele Mackenzie, Snooky Lanson, Russell Arms, and Eileen Wilson.
"How Sweet It Was," Florence Henderson
"They Went Thataway," George Chakiris.
Duplicate of #1118.
1972-09-11, , min.
The 1972 Summer Olympic games in Munich, Germany, conclude with the closing ceremonies.
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system began. John Dean gave IRS Commissioner Johnnie Walters a list of 490 names to investigate.
1972-09-13, WABC, min.
September 13, 1972-April 28, 1973. This was the first broadcast of the series. Variety hour hosted by musical comedy star Julie Andrews and featuring Alice Ghostley and Rich Little.
Duplicate of #3483.
1972-09-14, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. This was the first broadcast of the season. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1972-09-15, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. This was the first broadcast of the season. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1972-09-15, 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's guests are Burt Reynolds Peter Falk, and George Maharis.
Duplicate of # 10104.
1972-09-15, WCBS, min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. This was the first broadcast of the season. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
Duplicate of #4679.
1972-09-18, WKAJ, 159 min.
Mets, with Staub, Top Pirates in 9th On Hit by Dyer, 1‐0
After an intentional walk to Ed Kranepool, Duffy Dyer stroked a single to left field. Staub, who is not the fastest man on the Mets' roster, managed to advance.
Jon Matlock pitches a complete game five-hitter as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 at Shea Stadium in New York. Nelson Briles is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Jon Matlock pitched a five-hitter and Duffy Dyer's ninth-inning single drove in the game's only run as the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates. The loss left the World Champion Pirates' magic number for clinching the National League East crown at three. The team was looking for any combination of three Pittsburgh victories and or Chicago losses which would wrap up a third straight division crown for Pittsburgh.
John Matlack, 13 & 9, and Nellie Briles, 14 & 8, were locked in a scoreless duel until the ninth inning. Then, Rusty Staub, playing only his second game since June 18 for the Mets, opened the bottom of the ninth with his second hit of the game. Cleon Jones sacrificed Staub to second and Ed Kranepool was intentionally walked. Dyer followed with his winning hit.
The Pittsburgh Pirates best chance against Jon Matlock came in the top of the ninth when Richie Hebner and Bob Robertson singled with two out. But Gene Alley popped up, ending the game.
NOTE: Commercials including those voiced by Shirley Jones, Milton Berle, George Burns, Jack Lemmon and Pee Wee Reese.
1972-09-20, WKAJ, 153 min.
Sep 20, 1972 — New York Mets beat Pittsburgh Pirates (4-1). Sep 20, 1972, Attendance: 15147, Time of Game: 2:15.
Tom Seaver strikes out fifteen Pirate hitters and scatters five hits as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 at Shea Stadium, denying the Pirates the Eastern Division title in the National League. Luke Walker is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Commercials include Bing Crosby, chairman for the National Arthritic Foundation.
NOTE:
At approximately 20 minutes into the broadcast, station announcer interrupts this live presentation and states that there is an issue with an audio line that needs to be corrected. Till now audio from Shea Stadium had issues (hum), but when cutting to commercials the sound was excellent. Again, the announcer interrupts programming at 22:30 and states that reception issues are being worked on. The station cuts away to music returning to Shea and the game. At approximately 22:30 in the broadcasts tape audio improves (last half of the first inning). The line issue is finally more improved at 44:45 into the ball game during the top of the third inning.
1972-09-21, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1972-09-21, WNET, 57 min.
See program #2465.
1972-09-21, WNET, min.
July 5, 1970-July 8, 1979. This was the "Old Timers Night" broadcast. A recurring summer series, "Evening at Pops" presents the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Arthur Fiedler (until his death in 1979).
"Old Timers Night."
Duplicate of #2465.
1972-09-21, WNBC, min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Duplicate of #2061.
1972-09-22, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1972-09-22, WKAJ, 186 min.
Sep 22, 1972 — Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Mets (5-4). Sep 22, 1972, Attendance: 15265, Time of Game: 2:54
The Philadelphia Phillies defeat the New York Mets 5-4 in 11 innings in a 3 hour & 6 minute final night game of the season at Shea Stadium in New York. Bill Robinson hits his 5th homer of the year in the second inning.
Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
With Commercials including one with former Brooklyn Dodger star, Pee Wee Reese...others with Bing Crosby for the Arthritic Foundation, and one with George Burns.
Philadelphia Phillies 5, New York Mets 4
Game played on Friday,
September 22, 1972 at Shea Stadium
1972-09-23, WKAJ, 147 min.
Sep 23, 1972 — New York Mets beat Philadelphia Phillies (5-3). Sep 23, 1972, Attendance: 14,465, Time of Game: 2:15.
Jon Matlock pitches a complete game five-hitter, winning his 14th game of the season as the New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3 at Shea Stadium in New York. Jim Nash suffered his eighth loss of the season against just one win. Announcers are Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ FM 102.3 Radio.
Commercials include Bing Crosby, National Chairman, for the Arthritic Foundation, Lee Trevino for the Marine Corps, Shirley Jones for Medical Alert, and Earl 'The Pearl, Monroe for "Life is Worth Seeing."
NOTE:
Ralph Kiner announces that for the first time radio station WHN will be broadcasting all of the New York Mets baseball games during the 1973 season. Also, noted this game has seen the Mets go over the 2 million in attendance for home games in 1972.
NOTE:
Distinguished in the sound track is a mild broadcast hum signal from WKAJ FM throughout the game, not heard when going to commercial.
1972-09-24, WKAJ, 130 min.
Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Box Score
Sep 24, 1972 — New York Mets beat Philadelphia Phillies (2-1). Sep 24, 1972, Attendance: 41644, Time of Game: 1:53.
Final home game at Shea Stadium for the New York Mets.
Fan Appreciation Day.
The New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 at Shea Stadium in a classic pitching matchup between Tom Seaver and 25 game winner Steve Carlton. Seaver wins his 19th game of the season as Tommy Agee smashes his 13th homer of the season in the first inning off Carlton. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Linsey Nelson and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
1972 Philadelphia Phillies Logo Philadelphia Phillies 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 1
1972 New York Mets Logo New York Mets 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 2 7 0
WP: Tom Seaver (19-12) • LP: Steve Carlton (25-10) • SV: Tug McGraw (24)
NOTE: At 20:30 into this broadcast Bing Crosby is heard doing a radio commercial as the National Chairman for the Arthritis Foundation. Phil Gries, founder and owner of Archival Television Audio, Inc. filmed three television commercials with Bing Crosby and his wife Katherine Crosby at their home in Santa Barbara and on a golf course , in the summer of 1972.
Other celebrities from the world of show business and sports doing commercials are Pee Wee Reese, Jack Lemon, E.G. Marshall, George Burns, Shirley MaClaine and Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.
1972-09-27, WGY, 211 min.
Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, and Bill White do the play by play.
Detroit Tigers 6, New York Yankees 5
Game Played on Wednesday, September 27, 1972 (Night game) at Tiger Stadium
Yankees 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 5 10 0
Tigers 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 - 6 12 1
Sparky Lyle, who leads the major leagues in saves with 35, suffered one of his rare failures in relief when the Tigers came from behind to defeat the Yankees 6-5. The Yankees scored three runs on a homer by Johnny Callison in the first inning and added two on a single by Bobby Murcer in the third.
Trailing, 5-1, the Tigers began their rally in the eighth with a run on singles by Willie Horton, Al Kaline and Duke Sims to kayo Steve Kline. Frank Howard, pinch-hitting, greeted Lyle's arrival with a run-scoring single and, after a walk, Mickey Stanley hit a sacrifice fly to make it 5-4. In the ninth, Ed Brinkman and Horton singled and Tony Taylor was safe on a bunt that the Yankees let roll. Kaline came through with a sacrifice fly to tie the score and Sims followed with a single to drive in the winning run.
1972-09-28, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1972-09-28, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1972-09-28, WGY, 211 min.
Thursday, September 28, 1972
Start Time: 8:04 p.m. Local
Attendance: 21,185
Venue: Tiger Stadium
Game Duration: 3:31
Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, and Bill White are the announcers as the New York Yankees win 3 runs to 2 over the Detroit Tigers in 12 innings.
Three notable homeruns by Yankee's Thurman Munson, Yankee pitcher Lindy McDaniel, and Roy White provide a win and opportunity for New York not to be eliminated from playoff contention.
NOTE:
In the top of the eighth inning there is a brief missing gap of audio which does not include John Ellis' complete at bat, or includes the following batter, Rusty Torres at bat. The sound track picks up after 1 & 2 count to Ellis with Celarino Sanchez at bat with a count of 0 & 2.
1972-09-29, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1972-09-30, WRGB, 215 min.
Al Kaline leads a 16-hit Detroit Tiger attack with four hits and an eighth inning home run as the American League Western Division champion Detroit Tigers pummel the Milwaukee Brewers 13-4 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Joe Coleman wins his 19th game of the year and George Scott connects for his 20th homer of the year in the sixth inning for the Brewers.
Prior to the game the final pre-game show, "BASEBALL TODAY" with Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek discuss the end of season teams in contention of getting into the playoffs.
Interviews include Jimmy Piersall talking with Dick Williams, Bob Prince talking with Bill Verdon, Sparking Anderson speaking with Al Michaels.
Following the game on BASEBALL TODAY: A PLAYOFF PREVIEW Tony Kubek interviews Al Kaline and Duke Sims, who also homered in the eighth inning.
Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek. Final NBC Game of the Week broadcast for 1972.
NOTE:
During the game announcements by Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek discussing yesterday's what seemed like a hit taken away from Roberto Clemente and later in the broadcast flashing the news on Roberto Clemente's 3000th hit today. Also commentary about the retirement of Ted Williams as manager of the Texas Rangers.
*OCCASIONAL NBC TV Broadcast reception at times. Seconds gap in continuity from track 1 at 3 hours 07 minutes in broadcast to second track which lasts for 28 minutes.
COMMERCIALS include: Armstrong Carpets, Mohawk National Bank, Tapp Furniture, Promo for film "Cactus Flower," Promo for TV's "Wonderful World of Disney," Anacin, Perpetration H, Bell Systems, Sears Car Batteries, Major League Baseball, 1973
Plymouth Satellite Automobiles with Spokesman, Arthur Godfrey, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Vitalis, David Frye for Copy Machines, Gillette Track Two Blades, Right Guard Deodorant, Gillette Foamy Face Saver Cream, Schlitz Beer, Chrysler Electronic Systems, Aqua Velva, Williams Electric Shaver, El Producto Cigars, Dodge Dart Sport Convertible, J.C. Penny, Shell Super Regular Gasoline, Joe Garagiola for Dodge Charger, Alka Seltzer ("I can't believe I ate that whole thing"), Gillette Double Edge Blades Platinum Plus, Florsheim Boots, Dodge Plug Cam Suspension, Guinness Beer, Atlas Tires, Brooks Robinson for Anti Drug Use, Promo for film "The Beguiled," George Blanda for Dodge.
NOTE:
Even the magnificent BASEBALL REFERENCE website guide gets the facts wrong on occasion. The game is not 2 hours and 51 minutes long but actually lasts 3 hours & 25 seconds.
1972-10-01, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1974
1971 (Syndicated). On this half-hour musical series host Johnny Mann, together with the Johnny Mann Singers and assorted guests, sang the praises of the good old U.S.A.
Bob Crane's second appearance on the series. Crane does a tongue in cheek stand-up routine about Academy Award winning songs through the years. Bob sings, "Zip A Dee Doo Dah," Baby It's Cold Outside," "In The Cool Cool Cool Of The Evening," and "Talk To The Animals."
The Singers present a tribute to Paul Simon, and to TV's Sesame Street. The Johnny Mann singers sing songs from the show.
1972-10-01, WGY, 139 min.
Gaylord Perry wins his 24th game of the season as the Cleveland Indians defeat the New York Yankees 2-1 in 11 innings in the first game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Fritz Peterson is the losing pitcher for the Yankees. Announcers are Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, and Bill White. Aired on WGY Radio, Schenectady, New York.
NOTE:
-This game rescheduled from September 30, 1972 (Rain).
Game goes 11 innings. Cleveland Indians 2, New York Yankees 1.
-Frank Messer and Phil Rizzuto do the play by play and color broadcast with Bill White replacing Rizzuto in the top of the seventh inning.
-Robert Merrill sings the National Anthem.
-AT 28 minutes into the broadcast, Phil Rizzuto and Frank Messer discuss Mickey Mantle and his great interest in returning to baseball as a manager.
-At 50 minutes into the broadcast, Phil Rizzuto and Frank Messer discuss Roberto Clamente's 3000th hit yesterday.
-At 64 minutes into the game Cleveland Indians Roy Foster sliding into third base tears his right knee cartilage. He leaves the game which would be his last as a major leaguer. At 80 minutes in loud speaker announcer confirms injury to Roy Foster. Rizzuto and Messer react.
-21st final Yankee double header played during the 1972 season.
-Cleveland Indians Gaylord Perry pitches his 29th COMPLETE game of the 1972 season.
1972-10-01, WGY, 157 min.
The Cleveland Indians complete a sweep of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium with a 4-3 2nd game win. Bobby Murcer hits his 30th and 31st home runs of the season off of Indians winning pitcher Steve Dunning. Rob Gardner absorbs the loss for the Yankees. Announcers are Bill White, Frank Messer, and Phil Rizzuto. Aired on WGY Radio.
October 1, 1972 Cleveland Indians 4 at New York Yankees 3 (second game of a double header) L
NOTE:
Only a little over 13,000 paid admissions to this second game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium 1.
1972-10-02, WGY, 143 min.
The Milwaukee Brewers pound out thirteen base hits to defeat the New York Yankees 6-1 at Yankee Stadium. Ken Brett defeats Steve Kline. Bobby Murcer hits his 32nd home run of the season in a losing effort for the Yankees. Announcers are Bill White, Frank Messer, and Phil Rizzuto. Aired on WGY Radio.
Summary:
Left hander Ken Brett fired a six hitter and the Milwaukee Brewers aggressively created an eighth inning tie with three runs and defeated the New York Yankees 6-1 in American League baseball Monday night.
The loss dropped the New York Yankees into fourth place in the East Division, one-half game behind Baltimore.
Ken Brett Who surrendered Bobby Murcer's 32nd home-run in the first inning was locked in a 1-1 tie with Steve Kline until the eighth inning.
Rick Auerbach opened with a single and walks to Brett and Ellie Rodriquez loaded the bases with one out. Brock Davis singled for one run. George Scott's sacrifice fly made it 3-1 and Dave May's single gave the brewers another run.
Milwaukee scored two more runs in the4 night on three hits, one of them by Ken Brett.
NOTE:
What makes these baseball air checks so valued and rare are the completeness of these games which not only include the opening chit chat by Yankee announcers, over a dozen minutes before the first pitch, but the inclusion of all commercials broadcasts.
1972-10-03, WKAJ, 184 min.
The New York Mets defeat the Montreal Expos 4-3 in 12 innings in the second game of a doubleheader from Jarry Park in Montreal. Danny Frisella defeats the Expos' Tom Walker. Ken Boswell collects four hits and drives in three runs, leading the Mets offense. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner and Lindsey Nelson.
NOTE: Game is picked up in the top of the second inning. Tape runs out with Montreal Expos Bob Bailey at bat in the bottom of the 12th inning.
This rare audio air check was originally audio recorded by Pat Rispole and is not in the John Miley Collection. It was acquired by Phil Gries indirectly in 1997.
Tuesday, October 3, 1972
Attendance: 10,767
Venue: Parc Jarry
Game Duration: 3:29
Night Game, on grass
Second game of doubleheader.
WP: Danny Frisella (5-8) • LP: Tom Walker (2-2) • SV: Tug McGraw (26)
New York Mets
1972-10-03, , 4 min.
CBS news correspondent Leslie Stahl reports on the latest Watergate proceedings. "FACTS OF POLITICAL ESPIONAGE MUST BE REVEALED."
NOTE:
Leslie Stahl was a recent fledging "affirmative action" female hire at CBS in 1972. She contributed to three on camera assignments on CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE related to the Watergate break-in, discovered on Saturday, June 17, 1972. Her three reports were transmitted June 22, 1972, second, October 3, 1972 and third, January 22, 1973.
From the first report by Barry Serafin, June 19, 1972, related to the Watergate break-in, televised on CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE, to the forty second report, January 30, 1973 (guilty pleas and convictions by Judge John Sirica), the following CBS News Correspondents provided Watergate reports:
Barry Serafin, George Herman, Leslie Stahl, Mel Walker, Dan Rather, Daniel Schorr, Robert Schakne, and Bruce Morton.
June - 19, 20, 22.
July - none
August - 2, 3, 21, 29, 30, 31.
September - 1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 19, 21, 29.
October - 3, 6, 13, 16, 20, 23.
November - 29.
December - 14, 19.
January 1973 - 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 29, 30.
1972-10-04, WGY, 131 min.
Oct 4, 1972 — Milwaukee Brewers beat New York Yankees (1-0). Oct 4, 1972, Attendance: 5210, Time of Game: 1:57.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeat the New York Yankees 1-0 at Yankee Stadium on this final day of the regular season. Jim Lonborg scatters three hits in winning his 14th game of the season. Larry Gowell is the losing pitcher for the Yankees. Announcers are Phil Rizzuto, Bill White, and Frank Messer. Aired on WGY Radio.
NOTE: New York Yankee pitcher, Larry Gowell was the last AL pitcher to record a hit in a regular-season game before the DH was instituted.
On October 4th, 1972, Gowell made his mark in baseball history when the rookie right-hander faced Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jim Lonborg, and slugged a 3-2 fastball down the left-field line for a double.
Interestingly enough, it was Larry Gowell's first and last MLB hit, as well as the final regular-season hit by an American League pitcher until interleague play and the designated hitter was implemented for the 1973 American League season.
Frank Messer, New York Yankee announcer from 1968 to 1985 calls the first, second, and third inning with Bill White.
Bill White, New York Yankee announcer form 1971 to 1988 calls the fourth, fifth and sixth inning with Phil Rizzuto.
Phil Rizzuto, New York Yankee announcer from 1957 to 1996 calls the seventh, eighth and ninth inning with Frank Messer from County Stadium, Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Larry Gowell leads off the bottom of the third inning and on a 3-2 count doubles down the left field line. Messer states, "Even if this is Gowell's only hit he'll ever get (which is was)...a special memory."
72 minutes into this broadcasts Phil Rizzuto comments on Gowell.
NOTE: The baseball Gowell hit now resides in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.
Also, interesting, 1972 had the lowest Yankee Stadium attendance record since 1945 (under 1 million).
At his final game of the season only 5,210 fans were in attendance watching a Hall of Fame baseball historic moment transpire.
Although Larry Gowell allowed only one run during this game the Yankees lost 1-0. It was to be Gowell's only MLB decision.
ON FEBRUARY 29, 2020 LARRY GOWELL CONTACTED YOURS TRULY, PHIL GRIES STATING HE HAD BEEN SEARCHING FOR ANY BROADCAST RECORD OF THIS GAME FOR THE PAST 45 YEARS. One DVD SOUNDTRACK of the broadcast mastered from the original 1/4" reel to reel audio tape was sent to Gowell and he sent a second one sent to him to Cooperstown, audio courtesy of Archival Television Audio, Inc.
An email I received on February 29, 2020, from Larry Gowell.
Hi Phil
A facebook friend of mine just let me know about your company. His name is Chris and he was looking into my time with yhth Yankees as a pitcher. The first game was in Milwaukee on September 21, 1972 in County Stadium where I pitched two perfect innings. In my second game, I started the last game of the year in Yankee Stadium on October 4th and pitched against Jim Lonborg.
These were my only two starts with the Yankees. In that last game in Yankee Stadium it became an historical night for me and the game of baseball.
In the third inning of the game I got up to bat which was the only time in my major league career, and ended up getting a hard hit double down the line that got to the wall. This being the last game of the season in the major leagues I found out about 8 years later that the hit I got ended up being the last hit by a pitcher before the enactment of the Designated Hitter rule (DH). I had the baseball because they always would give the baseball on the occasion of your first hit in the the big leagues. After I found out about this ai Sent the baseball to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. to be evaluated and to confirm this actually was the baseball and that I was the pitcher that hit it. With further review, they asked me if I wanted to donate the ball to the Hall of Fame as an historical baseball that is very valuable to the hall and to the history of baseball. So, with that said, I am looking for any Video or Audio I can find on that game at Yankee Stadium. Chris Chafin checked it out and he said you have it.I know that Mrs. Babe Ruth was in the stands for that last game too.
I look forward to hearing from you.
The Best,
Larry Gowell
45 Seventh Street
Auburn, Maine 04210
PH. 207...-....
ON March 11th I mastered for Larry Gowell a DVD sound track containing the complete game broadcast which runs 131 minutes.
An additional copy was sent to him to send to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
It is heartening to know that Larry finally had a chance, after 48 years, to share with his family, especially grandson, and friends and to reflect while listening to the actual broadcast of his historic hit...only two months prior to his passing, at age 72, on May 11, 2020.
1972-10-04, WABC, 52 min.
September 13, 1972-April 28, 1973. A variety hour hosted by musical comedy star Julie Andrews and featuring Alice Ghostley and Rich Little.
Guest: Robert Goulet.
Duplicate of # 3488.
1972-10-05, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1972-10-05, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1972-10-05, WNBC, min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Duplicate of 2063. Commercials included.
1972-10-06, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971;
December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974.
"The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
Barbara McNair sings "I Believe in You,' Without a Song."
Cher sings "A Song for You."
Sonny and Cher sing "For Once in My Life," Thunder and Lightning."
1972-10-06, WCBS, 25 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971;
December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974.
"The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
Barbara McNair sings "I Believe in You,' Without a Song."
Duplicate of #4697.
Cher sings "A Song for You."
Sonny and Cher sing "For Once in My Life," Thunder and Lightning."
1972-10-06, ABC, min.
September 17th, 1969-January 11th, 1974 ( ABC)
Half-hour comedy-drama set at Walt Whitman high school in Los Angeles. The cast included Lloyd Hanes as black American history teacher Pete Dixon, Karen Valentine as student teacher Alice Johnson, Michael Constantine as principal Seymour Kaufman, and Denise Nicholas as Liz McIntyre, a black guidance counselor and Dixon's female friend.
In this episode: Woodrow Parfrey as a bigoted father whose son is starting to rebel against blind hatred.
1972-10-06, WNET, 30 min.
October 5th,1969-May 23rd,1974-January 26th,1978- September 9th, 1979 (PBS)
Public Affairs program presented as a series of debates. In early years it was moderated by former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis. When the series returned it was hosted by Marilyn Berger.
Pre-election debate, second of five.
1972-10-08, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "A Tribute to Harry Warren" broadcast. "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.
1972-10-08, WRGB, 157 min.
The Oakland A's take a 2-0 lead in the 1972 American League Championship Series with a 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Jim Odom pitches a complete game three hit shut out and Bert Campaneris is the hitting star for the A's as he scores two runs and goes three for three. Woody Fryman is the loser for the Tigers. Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek.
NOTE:
INCLUDES COMPLETE BERT CAMPANERIS / LERRIN LaGROW BRAWL.
Bert Campaneris Bat Throwing Incident: 1972 ALCS
In 1972, LaGrow had a 1.32 earned run average (Adjusted ERA+ of 240) in 16 games. He also pitched 1 scoreless inning in Game 2 of the 1972 American League Championship Series against the Oakland Athletics. LaGrow's single inning led to one of the most memorable moments of the 1972 ALCS. In the bottom of the 7th inning, Bert Campaneris came to bat, having had 3 hits, 2 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases in his first 3 at bats in the game. LaGrow's first pitch hit Campaneris in the ankle. Campaneris staggered for a moment, glared at LaGrow and then flung his bat toward LaGrow. The bat spiraled at LaGrow five feet off the ground, but LaGrow ducked, and the bat narrowly missed LaGrow, landing a few feet behind the mound. A bench-clearing brawl ensued, and Tigers manager Billy Martin had to be restrained by umpires and teammates to prevent him from going after Campaneris. Both LaGrow and Campaneries were suspended for the rest of the ALCS.
NOTE:
IN 2017 AN 80 SECOND CLIP OF THIS INCIDENT WAS UPLOADED TO YOU TUBE.
IN 2023 A PRE-RECORDED VHS VIDEO TAPE HOME RECORDED VERSION WAS UPLOADED TO YOU TUBE SHOWING ONLY 83 MINUTES OF THIS GAME, OMITTING MANY PLAYS INCLUDING THE ENTIRE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE 6TH INNING, TOP OF THE 7TH INNING AND PICKING UP AFTER THE BERT CAMPANERIS / LERRIN LaGROW BAT THROWING INCINDENT.
1972-10-08, WNEW, min.
Report on Giants win and Jets loss
Giants win 45-21, while Jets lose to Miami 27-17.
Bill Mazer and Lee Leonard report.
1972-10-12, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1972-10-12, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1972-10-12, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
Repeat broadcast of October 12th, 1972.
Dupe Of # 2595.
1972-10-13, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1972-10-14, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
The Mancini Generation, a syndicated TV series that premiered in 1972, was hosted by none other than the man himself, award-winning composer Henry Mancini, and featured instrumental 40-man band versions of standards from pop hits to movie themes to classical overtures as well as originals composed by the series' star. After a brief run the show was canceled, perhaps having come a bit too late to appeal to the tastes of an audience that several years earlier would have more readily embraced a program perceived as cooler than The Lawrence Welk Show but not as cool as rock and roll. But there's a ring of truth to the short-lived series' title; the period from the late '50s through early '70s could easily be seen as an era defined by Mancini's music. His compositions permeated pop culture during those years, if often in subtle ways. He created literally hundreds of music scores, gaining acclaim, fame and fortune for television themes like Peter Gunn and Mr. Lucky and movie music for Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Pink Panther among many, in addition to occasional non-big- or small-screen recordings, supplying a daily music backdrop for tens of millions of people falling within that particular generation.
Duplicate of ATA#19114 which also indicates songs sung on this broadcast.
1972-10-15, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Talking to the Road" broadcast. "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.
1972-10-15, WRGB, 138 min.
The Oakland A's make it two in a row over the Cincinnati Reds by winning game 2 of the 1972 World Series 2-1 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. Jim "Catfish" Hunter defeats Ross Grimsley as the A's take a 2-0 series lead. Includes pre-game show with Joe Garagiola.
Prior to the game there is a special ceremony. Jackie Robinson is honored and throws out the first pitch. Many of his family, teammates and friends join Jackie on the field. Robinson speaks to the country for 65 seconds proclaiming that he would love to see one day a black manager in the major leagues. Robinson would pass away nine days later, October 24, 1972, at the age of 53.
Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Al Michaels. Includes post-game show and football scoreboard with Pat Hearn and Dick Schapp.
1972-10-15, WRGB, 146 min.
The Oakland A's make it two in a row over the Cincinnati Reds by winning game 2 of the 1972 World Series 2-1 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. Jim "Catfish" Hunter defeats Ross Grimsley as the A's take a 2-0 series lead. Includes pre-game show with Joe Garagiola.
Prior to the game there is a special ceremony, with Red Barber at the microphone. Jackie Robinson is honored and throws out the first pitch. Many of his family, teammates and friends join Jackie on the field. Robinson speaks to the country for 65 seconds proclaiming that he would love to see one day a black manager in the major leagues. Robinson would pass away nine days later, October 24, 1972, at the age of 53.
Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Al Michaels. Includes post-game show and football scoreboard with Pat Hearn and Dick Schapp.
1972-10-20, CBS, min.
August 1st 1971- September 5th, 1971- December 27th, 1971- May 29th, 1974 (CBS)
Weekly variety series starring Sonny Bono and Cher.