1974-04-22, , min.
Gerald Ford criticizes President Nixon's handling of Watergate. House Judiciary Committee subpoenas 42 White House tapes.
1974-04-25, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1974-04-28, CBS, min.
September 24th, 1968-
An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.
Topics: Interview with former White House aide Donald Segretti. Profile of Miami's Cedars of Lebanon Hospital.
Host:Harry Reasoner
1974-04-30, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-05-02, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-05-05, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Songs of Singers & Bands" 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.
1974-05-05, CBS, min.
September 24th, 1968-
An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.
Profile of Nixon impressionist David Frye.
Host:Harry Reasoner
1974-05-06, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-05-07, NPR, min.
Live radio coverage of "The Reading Of The White House Transcripts." From Washington DC Mike Waters anchors and Bob Zelnick gives background commentary related to President Richard M. Nixon's many conversations with his staff in connection with the Watergate inquiry, consisting of 1300 pages of material released to the House Judiciary Committee on April 30th, 1974. The transcripts are read in a series of two-hour broadcasts detailing who is conversing and what each person is saying.
Broadcast on WAMC-FM 90.3 from Albany, NY. Seven broadcasts are archived May 7th, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 22, 1974. A total of fourteen hours. They reflect original material from 1973 White House conversations.
1974-05-09, WNBC, 43 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. This program is a repeat of the show from March 23, 1972. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1974-05-11, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-05-11, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-05-14, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-05-16, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-05-18, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-05-19, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Salute to Walt Disney's 50th Anniversary" broadcast which featured the return of series regular Larry Hooper. "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.
1974-05-19, CBS, min.
September 24th, 1968-
An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.
Topic: The Palestinians.
Host:Harry Reasoner
1974-05-28, NBC, 25 min.
January 21, 1974-December 12, 1975.
An audience participation show hosted by Jack Clark. Announcer, Jim Thompson. Hostess, Jane Nelson.
Only three episodes are known to exist.
On this episode contestants are Lynn Thompson, Brian Finlayson, and Diane Schmidt.
Commercials include:
Wishbone salad dressing, Red Barn restaurants, Sunbeam bread, Vision Care, Juicy Fruit Gum, Speedway racing, Aim toothpaste, and a promo for the motion picture "The Poseidon Adventure."
NOTE: missing the brief opening of the broadcast.
Otherwise complete.
1974-05-29, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. This program is a repeat. "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.
1974-05-29, SYN, min.
1972-1974 (Syndicated)
Half-hour comedy series starring Jonathan Winters and featuring Marian Mercer and the Soul Sisters.
1974-05-29, WCBS, min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. This program is a repeat. "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 # 4689
1974-05-31, , min.
Supreme Court agrees to review Leon Jaworski's request regarding 64 White House tapes. Israel and Syria sign disengagement agreement in Geneva. Fighting in Golan Heights stops soon thereafter.
1974-06-02, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "A Salute to Nat King Cole" 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.
1974-06-02, CBS, min.
September 24th, 1968-
An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.
Topic: "Make Today Count." (Orville Kelly, dying of cancer, founder of MTC support group organization.
Host: Harry Reasoner
1974-06-05, NBC, 30 min.
November 8th, 1965-Present
This soap opera began as a half hour show. It expanded to one hour beginning April 21st, 1975. Set in the town of Salem, this serial was built around the Horton family - Tom & Alice, their five children, assorted grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Macdonald Carey played the role of Dr. Tom Horton until his death in March 1994.
1974-06-05, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime game show that ran from January 7th, 1974- September 26th, 1975. Fifteen contestants chosen from the studio audience compete for a top prize of $50,000 by attempting to answer riddles. Geoff Edwards is the host and Don Pardo is the announcer. This program is another example of a "lost" TV quiz show.
1974-06-05, NBC, 30 min.
August 2nd, 1971-June 28th, 1974
A daytime game show in which three contestants competed for money by answering true and false questions.
Host: Bill Cullen
1974-06-05, NBC, 105 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.
Topic: The impeachment hearings. The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1974-06-05, NBC, 30 min.
July 17th, 1973-June 28th, 1974.
Alex Trebek hosted this daytime game show that replaced The Sale Of The Century. The host would ask statistical questions to members of the studio audience.
Announcer: Charlie O'Donnell
1974-06-06, WNBC, 52 min.
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974.
'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974).
PREMIERE EPISODE
This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon.
Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
1974-06-06, WNBC, min.
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974.
'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974).
PREMIERE EPISODE
This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon. Viewers can expect to see six to eight new faces. There is also comedy by regulars Rodney Dangerfield and an improvisational group, the Committee: and a nostalgic touch is added to each show via film clips of Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, and Laurel and Hardy.
Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
Duplicate of #1824.
1974-06-09, CBS, min.
September 24th, 1968-
An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.
Topic: "The Oil Kingdom." (profile of Saudi Arabia and King Faisal).
Host: Harry Reasoner
1974-06-10, NBC, 15 min.
August 3rd, 1970- July 26th, 1974.
One of the few females to host a successful television variety series. Dinah's Place, a daytime half-hour talk show. After cancellation in 1974, Dinah continued to host a 90 minute syndicated talk show, "Dinah!," 1974-1978.
This is a partial broadcast.
1974-06-10, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime game show that ran from January 7th, 1974- September 26th, 1975. Fifteen contestants chosen from the studio audience compete for a top prize of $50,000 by attempting to answer riddles. Geoff Edwards is the host and Don Pardo is the announcer. This program is another example of a "lost" TV quiz show.
1974-06-10, NBC, 30 min.
August 2nd, 1971-June 28th, 1974
A daytime game show in which three contestants competed for money by answering true and false questions.
Host: Bill Cullen
1974-06-10, 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 guest is former American Burlesque star, Blaze Starr. The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1974-06-10, NBC, 30 min.
July 17th, 1973-June 28th, 1974.
Alex Trebek hosted this daytime game show that replaced The Sale Of The Century. The host would ask statistical questions to members of the studio audience.
Announcer: Charlie O'Donnell
1974-06-12, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown.
Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
1974-06-13, WNBC, 52 min.
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974.
'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974).
This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon.
Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
1974-06-13, WNBC, min.
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974.
'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974).
This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon.
Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
Duplicate of #1823.
1974-06-16, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Saluting States" 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.
1974-06-16, CBS, min.
September 24th, 1968-
An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.
Topic: "A tale of two inmates" (inmates Egil Krogh, former White House "plumber" and Cornelius Gallagher, New Jersey Congressman, in Allenwood Federal Prison).
Host:Harry Reasoner
1974-06-21, WABC, 78 min.
1973-1975. The last of four shows taped at the outdoor "California Jam" concert held April 6, 1974. Usually broadcast on Friday nights on "ABC's Wide World of Entertainment," "In Concert" was a rock-music series produced by Dick Clark.
1974-06-21, WNBC, 78 min.
"THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL" - February 2, 1973 - May 1, 1981.
"The Midnight Special" provided taped in-concert popular music. The emphasis was on rock and roll and when the series first went on the air everyone was a guest star, followed by different guest stars hosting for most of the run. There was no regular host except for Helen Reddy who hosted the series during the years 1975-1977.
"The Midnight Special" is considered network television's first regularly scheduled late-late night programming.
The 90 minute series aired on Fridays following The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Wolfman Jack was the announcer.
Every hit performer sings a million-selling hit on this program, whjich features the Edgar Winter Group ("Frankenstein"}; the late Jim Croce ("Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"); Loggins and Messina ("Your Mama Don't Dance"); Curtis Mayfield ("Superfly"); Billy Preston ("Will It Go Round in Circles?"); Gladys Knight and the Pips ("Midnight Train to Georgia"); Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show ("The Cover of the Rolling Stone"); Al Green ("Here I Am"); The O'Jays ("Love Train"); Gilbert O'Sullivan ("Get Down"); The Spinners ("Could It Be I'm Falling in Love"); Charlie Rich ("Behind Closed Doors"); Stories ("Brother Louie").
NOTE: Jim Croce who died in a plane crash at the age of 30, September 20, 1973, appears in this re-run presentation, representing his posthumous first run appearance broadcast January 4, 1974.
Croce appeared on "The Midnight Special" two other times, June 15, 1973 and September 14, 1973.
1974-06-21, NBC, 30 min.
August 3rd, 1970- July 26th, 1974.
One of the few females to host a successful television variety series. Dinah's Place, a daytime half-hour talk show. After cancellation in 1974, Dinah continued to host a 90 minute syndicated talk show, "Dinah!," 1974-1978.
Discussion: Dealing with the active pre-school child.
1974-06-21, NBC, 28 min.
Daytime game show that ran from January 7th, 1974- September 26th, 1975.
Sixteen contestants are chosen from the studio audience compete for a top prize of $50,000 by attempting to answer riddles. Geoff Edwards is the host and Don Pardo is the announcer. This program is another example of a "lost" TV quiz show.
On this broadcast contestants include Steve, Roger, Barbara, Howard, Mickey, Julie, Terri, Ed, Kathy and Gail.
This is a complete broadcast recording which includes the following commercials:
Alerest, Purina Dog Food, Murine Eye Drops, Denture Grip, Total Breakfast Cereal, Betty Crocker Crisp & Tender, Avon, Hunt's Skillet Dinners, Alberto Balsam Shampoo, Playtex Slim and Trim Swimsuits, Playtex Living Gloves.
1974-06-21, NBC, 30 min.
March 30, 1964-January 3, 1975 (2,753 episodes). Art Fleming hosts this perennial game show. Includes commercials.
1974-06-21, NBC, 78 min.
"THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL" - February 2, 1973 - May 1, 1981.
"The Midnight Special" provided taped in-concert popular music. The emphasis was on rock and roll and when the series first went on the air everyone was a guest star, followed by different guest stars hosting for most of the run. There was no regular host except for Helen Reddy who hosted the series during the years 1975-1977.
"The Midnight Special" is considered network television's first regularly scheduled late-late night programming.
The 90-minute series aired on Fridays following The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Wolfman Jack was the announcer.
Every hit performer sings a million-selling hit on this program, which features the Edgar Winter Group ("Frankenstein"}; the late Jim Croce ("Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"); Loggins and Messina ("Your Mama Don't Dance"); Curtis Mayfield ("Superfly"); Billy Preston ("Will It Go Round in Circles?"); Gladys Knight and the Pips ("Midnight Train to Georgia"); Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show ("The Cover of the Rolling Stone"); Al Green ("Here I Am"); The O'Jays ("Love Train"); Gilbert O'Sullivan ("Get Down"); The Spinners ("Could It Be I'm Falling in Love"); Charlie Rich ("Behind Closed Doors"); Stories ("Brother Louie").
Host: Wolfman Jack. Dupe of #5354.
Repeat of original Broadcast, January 4, 1977.
1974-06-21, NBC, 27 min.
July 17th, 1973-June 28th, 1974.
Alex Trebek hosted this daytime game show that replaced The Sale Of The Century. The host would ask statistical questions to members of the studio audience.
Announcer is Charlie O'Donnell.
Commercials include:
Dial Soap, Denture Cream, Buckwheat Flakes, Betty Crocker Potatoes, Extra Strength Efferdent, Deep Heat Rub and Lotion, Kimbies Diapers, Kellogg's Product 19, Protein 21 Hair Spray, Purina Choice Morsels Cat Food, Five Day Pads Anti Persperant Pads.
1974-06-22, NBC, 30 min.
September 11th, 1971-September 1st, 1973
Saturday live-action kids show featuring Charles Nelson Reilly as the evil Whoo Doo and Billie Hayes as the good Weenie the Genie.
When Mark (Butch Patrick) visits a theme park's magic show, he discovers a magic hat that shakes him into a bizarre world known as Lidsville! Premiering in 1972, this psychedelic Sid & Marty Krofft creation yielded 17 magical episodes in its two-year run on ABC network television.
"Episode number two: "SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO."
Mark attempts to escape Lidsville.
Episodes:
World In A Hat
Show Me The Way To Go
Fly Now, Vacuum Later
Weenie, Weenie, Where's Our Genie?
Let's Hear It For Whizzo
Is There A Mayor in the House
Take Me To Your Rabbit
Have I Got a Girl For oo Doo
Mark and the Beat Stalk
Turn in Your Turban, You're Through
Alias The Imperial Wizard
A Little Hoo Doo Goes A Long Way
Oh, Brother
Hoo Doo, Who?
Hold Hat Home
Great Brain Robbery
Mommy Hoo Doo
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NBC broadcast reruns of this series the following season.
This episode is a rerun.