1975-05-15, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.
1975-05-18, WCBS, 52 min.
February 16, 1975-January 4, 1976. Cher returned to host this musical variety series with a special preview broadcast on February 12. Also featured on the "Cher" show was Gailard Sartain.
1975-05-22, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. This was the final broadcast of the series. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.
1975-05-22, ABC, 44 min.
Repeat of original September 6, 1973 broadcast.
Tony Bennett and Lena Horne team up in this musical special.
See ATA#7440
1975-05-25, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "A Salute to Duke Ellington" 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.
1975-05-25, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra.
This broadcast features Brahm's "Piano Concerto #1" in D Minor and "Krakowiak" by Mikhail Glinka.
Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
1975-06-01, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Country Show" 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.
1975-06-16, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. This broadcast featured Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D Major ("Titan"). An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Conductor: Zubin Mehta
Orchestra: Los Angeles Philharmonic
1975-06-16, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra.
This broadcast featured Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D Major ("Titan").
Conductor: Zubin Mehta
Orchestra: Los Angeles Philharmonic
1975-06-22, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. This broadcast featured Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 ("Pathetique"). An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
1975-06-22, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra.
This broadcast features "Prelude Afternoon of a Faun" by Debussy and Symphony No. 6, "Pathetique" by Tchaikovsky.
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
1975-06-23, NBC, 60 min.
1974-1980 (Syndicated). Ninety-minute talk show, hosted by Dinah Shore. The program was seen daytime in most markets. In 1979, the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" as Dinah employed a weekly co-host. In some markets "Dinah!" ran for 60 minutes...edited version of the 90 minutes show.
Saluting Broadway musicals are Dinah Shore, Ethel Merman, Phil Silvers, Robert Morse, Jack Cassidy, and Michele Lee. This episode won an Emmy Award for the show's director, Glen Swanson.
1975-06-23, NBC, 30 min.
1974-1980 (Syndicated). Ninety-minute talk show, hosted by Dinah Shore. The program was seen daytime in most markets. In 1979, the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" as Dinah employed a weekly co-host. In some markets "Dinah!" ran for 60 minutes...edited version of the 90 minutes show.
1975-07-04, WNBC, min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
This was the "Independence Day Special Program," a salute to the Fourth of July, telecast live July 4th .from 1am to 7am EST.
THIS ARCHIVED AUDIO AIR CHECK IS INCOMPLETE COVERING three hours, 1:30AM TO 4:30AM with original commercials.
Locales range from London to Las Vegas and with topics spanning politics, health, ecology, the economy and the arts. This ambitious program is mostly concerned with examining the state of the Nation today and according to producer Joel Tator, "where it's heading in the near future."
Scheduled at 3 A.M., American traditions are examined. In Atlanta we look at preparations for the city's Independence Day parade; and in Baltimore at 4 A.M., a reenactment of the British shelling of Fort McHenry in 1814, when Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" which, in 1931, became the national anthem.
From New York, host Tom Snyder is scheduled to interview tourists in Las Vegas, young people at Harvard and a family of expatriates in London.
Studio guests include Jimmy Breslin, Wernher von Braun, and others.
NOTE:
There is a slight broadcast buzz on this audio air check. Otherwise the audio plays back very audibly.
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1975-07-12, WPIX, 52 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.
Tribute to Walt Disney.
1975-07-15, 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.
With Jim Hartz, John Chancellor & guests Eugene A. Cernan and Alan B. Shepard Jr. From Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
1975-07-15, NBC, 30 min.
Successful daytime serial, which began on NBC May 4th, 1964.
1975-07-15, NBC, 25 min.
April 1, 1974-October 1, 1976. Six celebrities, two contestants, and a studio audience in this question & answer game. Host Jim MacKrell. Panel includes Sally Struthers, James Darren, Gabe Kaplan, Mark Spitz, Carol Wayne, and Dan Rowan.
1975-07-15, NBC, 30 min.
July 1, 1974-June 11, 1976. "High Rollers" began as a daytime show on NBC-TV in 1974, with Alex Trebek as host and Ruta Lee as co-host. The co-host tossed the dice for the contestants who could win a grand prize of $10,000.
1975-07-17, NBC, 110 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 discussion of the USSR's Soyuz and America's Apollo joint space mission. Also, a progress report on the Apollo-Soyuz flight. Barbara Walters, Jim Hartz, and John Chancellor.
1975-07-17, 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.
1975-07-17, NBC, 30 min.
NBC Daytime July 1st, 1974-June 11th, 1976.
July 1st, 1974- September 6th, 1975- co-host Ruta Lee
Syndicated co-host: Elaine Stewart September 8th, 1975-September 19th, 1976. Alex Trebeck April 24th, 1978-June 20th, 1980. Return joined by models Becky Price and Lauren Firestone.
1975-07-17, , min.
Live coverage of the Apollo-Soyuz-Russian-American space mission which linked up American Astronauts and Russian Cosmonauts in space. President Gerald Ford offers congratulations via phone to both the Astronauts and Cosmonauts linked 140 miles up in Space.
1975-07-17, ABC, 5 min.
Special report on the Russian-American space mission and the linking up of the American and Russian spacecrafts 140 miles up in space. President Gerald Ford offers his congratulations via phone to the five men in space who were linked up and speaks with the American crew chief, Thomas Stafford.
1975-07-18, 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 special report on the docking of the United States Apollo and the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-07-20, WRGB, 60 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
In match #5 Chief Jay Strongbow is a "wild man" after being attacked by Lou Albano. Strongbow requires eight stitches to close a gash on his forehead. Vince McMahon get locker room report on the condition of the Chief, as he signs off.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 7/20/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/21/74-original airdate 9/7/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Larry Zbyszko vs. Otto Von Heller
-commercials
Strong Kobayashi vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Promos for Albany 7/25/75 - Vince McMahon interviews George Steele & Grand Wizard / Dominic DeNucci & Pat Barrett / Blackjacks & Lou Albano
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Chuck Richards & Bill White
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Tomas Marin & Jack Evans
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Johnny Valiant
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon and closing
1975-07-21, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A special live report on the final maneuver and forthcoming splashdown of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1975-07-22, 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.
Included is a filmed interview by Barbara Walters with Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Harold Peterson discusses the fraudulent antique business (How Do You Know It's Old?). Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach are guests discussing their Broadway musical "Chicago." Jim Hartz, Barbara Walters, Gene Shalit.
1975-07-25, NBC, 45 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.
Wyoming is the site of this week's bicentennial salute.
1975-07-27, WRGB, 60 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. with Antonino Rocca.
WWWF All Star Wrestling 7/27/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/4/75-original airdate 6/21/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
George Steele vs. Bill White
-commercials
Bassil Battah vs. Jack Evans
-commercials
Promos for Albany 8/8 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow / Freddie Blassie, Lou Albano, Blackjacks & Waldo Von Erich
-commercials
Spiros Arion & Waldo Von Erich vs. Davey O’Hannon & Pete Doherty
-commercials
Pat Barrett vs. Hans Schroeder
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci & Victor Rivera vs. Blackjacks
1975-08-01, 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.
Idaho is the setting for this week's bicentennial salute.
1975-08-03, CBS, 30 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.
Host: Mike Wallace
A look back at Judy Garland by those who knew and loved her. The three Garland children review their mother's career.
This program is a 30-minute excerpt.
1975-08-08, NBC, 75 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bicentennial salute to the state of Washington is scheduled.
1975-08-09, CBS, 90 min.
Special: Elton John and Diana Ross are the hosts for this ceremony with music, telecast live from the Santa Monica (Cal.) Civic Auditorium.
In this first of three Rock Music Award annual television presentations (1975-1978), Elton John wins for Outstanding Rock Personality.
Performances of rock, rhythm and blues, and pop alternate with awards presentations in 16 categories. Winners have been selected by a nationwide panel composed of radio announcers, and music critics and reports.
At press time, the presenters included Ann-Margret, Cher, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Mike Douglas, Michael Douglas ("The Streets of San Francisco"), David Janssen, Olivia Newton-John, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Raquel Welch, and Edgar Winter, Valerie Perrine.
Announcer: Dick Tufeld.
COMPLETE with commercials.
Disc 1- 56:00
Disc 2- 34:00
1975-08-09, CBS, 90 min.
Special: Elton John and Diana Ross are the hosts for this ceremony with music, telecast live from the Santa Monica (Cal.) Civic Auditorium.
In this first of three Rock Music Award annual television presentations (1975-1978), Elton John wins for Outstanding Rock Personality.
Performances of rock, rhythm and blues, and pop alternate with awards presentations in 16 categories. Winners have been selected by a nationwide panel composed of radio announcers, and music critics and reports.
At press time, the presenters included Ann-Margret, Cher, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Mike Douglas, Michael Douglas ("The Streets of San Francisco"), David Janssen, Olivia Newton-John, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Raquel Welch, and Edgar Winter, Valerie Perrine.
Announcer: Dick Tufeld.
COMPLETE with commercials.
Disc 1- 56:00
Disc 2- 34:00
1975-08-10, N/A, 30 min.
1974-1978 (SYNDICATED). "The New Candid Camera" included new segments with highlights of old shows. Phyllis George co-hosted the show from 1974 to 1976 with Allen Funt when Jo Ann Plfug succeeded her.
1975-08-15, NBC, 25 min.
April 1, 1974-October 1, 1976. Six celebrities, two contestants, and a studio audience in this question & answer game. Host Jim MacKrell. Panelists include Sally Struthers, Esther Rolle, David Groh, James Darren, Wolfman Jack, and Carol Wayne.
1975-08-22, NBC, 60 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
Bicentennial salute to the state of Oregon.
1975-08-28, NBC, 52 min.
August 7, 1975-August 28, 1975. This four-week summer variety hour showcased the multitalented Ben Vereen. Other regulars included singer Lola Falana and comedians Arte Johnson, Avery Schreiber, and Liz Torres.
Dupe of #1403
1975-08-29, NBC, 25 min.
April 1, 1974-October 1, 1976. Six celebrities, two contestants, and a studio audience in this question & answer game. Host Jim MacKrell. Panelists include Gabe Kaplan, Wolfman Jack, Adrienne Barbeau, Buddy Hackett, Dan Rowan, and Carol Wayne.
1975-08-29, NBC, 75 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
Interviews with former Governor Ronald Reagan and Lauren Bacall are part of a bicentennial salute to the state of California.
1975-09-01, WNEW, 330 min.
Jerry Lewis' annual campaign to raise funds to fight muscular dystrophy. Five and a half hour excerpt of a 21 & half hour Tenth consecutive year campaign. Anchorman Ed McMahon joins Jerry in Las Vegas while Julius LaRosa is the MC in New York.
NOTE:
The coverage of this five and half hour excerpt was recorded 12:15 to 3:15pm and conclusion from 4:00 to 6:30pm.
Scheduled entertainment includes production numbers from Broadway musicals, "The Wiz" and "The Magic Show," and Las Vegas acts, including Dick Clark's "Good Ol' Rock 'n' Roll." Also slated to appear Carol Burnett, Johnny Cash and June Carter, Mike Douglas, Peggy Lee, Jack Lemmon, Liberace.
SOME OF THE ABOVE PERFORMANCES AND PERFORMERS MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS 5 & 1/2 HOUR EXCERPT...SOME MAY NOT.
1975-09-01, WOR, 60 min.
Lowell Thomas joins Oral Roberts for an hour of song & scenery in America's 49th state.
1975-09-05, NBC, 25 min.
April 1, 1974-October 1, 1976. Six celebrities, two contestants, and a studio audience in this question & answer game. Host Jim MacKrell. Panelists include Esther Rolle, Mark Spitz, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, Carol Wayne, and Chuck Woolery.
1975-09-05, NBC, 90 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
Bicentennial salute to New Mexico. Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters. Joined in progress.
1975-09-07, WCBS, 52 min.
February 16, 1975-January 4, 1976. Cher returned to host this musical variety series with a special preview broadcast on February 12. Also featured on the "Cher" show was Gailard Sartain.
1975-09-10, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.
1975-09-12, WNBC, 60 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
This program is a repeat of the show from December 19, 1974. This was the "RFK Assassination" broadcast. An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1975-09-12, NBC, 90 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
Bicentennial salute to Nevada. Joined in progress. Jim Hartz, Barbara Walters.
1975-09-14, WCBS, 52 min.
February 16, 1975-January 4, 1976. Cher returned to host this musical variety series with a special preview broadcast on February 12. Also featured on the "Cher" show was Gailard Sartain.