1962-09-30, SYN, min.
June 25th, 1962-1964 (Syndicated)
A daily ninety-minute talk show hosted by Steve Allen and sponsored by Westinghouse.
Host: Steve Allen.
1962-09-30, CBS, min.
The Late-Late show was a movie following the late show on CBS.
The opening to the movie "The Hunted Men." (1938).
NOTE:
"The Late Show" which for years would be New York's top feature film show, premiered on WCBS TV New York on Feb. 26, 1951 "The Late Late Show" followed not long after, as did "The Early Show." As its run accumulated, WCBS would commemorate its anniversary the week of Feb. 26 in different ways. On Feb. 26, 1963, for example, Ch. 2 celebrated "The Late Show's 4,327th broadcast...12th anniversary by inaugurating an extended broadcast day that ended after 5 A.M., unprecedented for its time.
The standard opening of "The Late Show" had the announcer state the title of the film, its cast and some additional relevant anecdotal piece of information related to the film. The musical opening was "The Syncopated Clock," written by Leroy Anderson and recorded by Percy Faith in 1951 (released by Columbia Records). The catchy melody was noticed by the producers of the new WCBS-TV program "The Late Show," that was to be the station's first venture into late night television. Faith's rendition was chosen as the theme music for The Late Show by WCBS and several other CBS owned-and-operated stations around the country, which helped Anderson's composition become a tune that many Americans could readily hum or whistle, even if few knew the name of its composer. WCBS would also use the Faith recording to introduce a weekday afternoon movie (The Early Show) and a later-night movie offering, The Late Late Show.
In 2006 a shortened version of The Syncopated Clock theme music would become the standard opening of the Archival Television Audio, Inc. archived collection...musical intro preceding a specific mastered TV Audio Air Check, which had been processed and mastered from the original off the air recording.
The last time the moniker "The Late Show" was broadcast on WCBS television, in New York, was April 26, 1968 (WOLF LARSEN (1958). The series lasted 17 years and two months, totaling 6,189 Movie broadcasts. Films still ran in the 11:30pm time slot afterwards, but without the "Late Show" opening. During the years to follow, thru the 1970's, other facsimile Late Show openings were created, a secondary version of the original series.
1962-10-01, WOR, 30 min.
Joe Franklin opens his 11th season on a new channel with guests Hermione Gingold and Ramon Novarro.
1962-10-05, WPIX, 4 min.
Gabe Dell as Dracula makes a telephone call to a man who has taken out an ad to rent a room.
1962-10-06, NBC, min.
September 20th, 1961-September 5th, 1964 (NBC)
September 27th, 1964-September 7th, 1965 (CBS)
A 30-minute sitcom not to be confused with Joey Bishop's later effort as an ABC late-night talk show host to compete with Johnny Carson.
In this show's first season, Bishop was seen as Joey Barnes, an unmarried publicist. For the second season, a new format for the show was developed and was retitled "The New Joey Bishop Show." Here, Bishop kept the name Joey Barnes but was a nightclub comedian and talk show host who was now married to Ellie, played by Abby Dalton. Also, starring was Guy Marks as his manager, Freddy, and Corbett Monica who replaced Marks. Joe Besser who was on season 1 of the Abbott and Costello television series and for a brief period one of the Three Stooges, played Bishop's landlord. On September 27th, 1964, the show moved to CBS where it finished its run on September 7th, 1965.
1962-10-10, WPIX, 6 min.
Comedy musical piano duo Jonathan Edwards and Darlene Edwards "destroy" the songs "I Love Paris" and "Temptation" in a comedy singing and musical routine. Jo Stafford and husband Paul Weston masquerade as the duo.
1962-10-14, WOR, 49 min.
Eddie Fisher is interviewed.
1962-10-18, WNBC, 00 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1962-10-20, WCBS, 12 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Host: Jackie Gleason.
1962-10-20, WABC, ?? 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.
1962-10-21, WCBS, 14 min.
Ed Sullivan's guests are Rip Taylor and Kate Smith.
1962-10-28, WOR, 39 min.
Dick Gregory is interviewed for 21 minutes in Part I. In Part II, there is a 1957 repeat of an 18 minute interview with Eddie Cantor, and George Jessel.
1962-10-28, WCBS, 16 min.
Guests Steve Allen, Jackie Mason, and Louis Prima perform.
1962-11-01, WNBC, 32 min.
October 1, 1962 - March 29, 1963
Merv Griffin's guests on his first talk show day time series are Jack E. Leonard and Ann Sothern.
NOTE:
All but one of the 125 NBC Daytime THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW broadcasts are NOT know to exist. The Network wiped them as was the current practice at the time to reuse the 2" quad video tape.
The one extant broadcast...Danny Kaye appearing November 9, 1962.
However, Phil Gries founder of ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUIDO, INC. is personally responsible for audio taping 35 of these shows, direct line on to 1/4" reel to reel audio tape, during the original airing of these shows...historically remaining the only broadcast record (approximately a third) of Merv Griffin's first television talk show series.
1962-11-04, WOR, 48 min.
"Return From the Shadows" profiles guests William Gargan, Roy Campanella, Virginia Graham and Dr. Smiley Blantin, who discuss their own personal setbacks and successes in overcoming adversity.
1962-11-04, WCBS, 55 min.
From Carnegie Hall, a Salute to Richard Rodgers with Gordon MacRae, Roberta Peters, Steve Lawrence, Nancy Dussault, Peggy Lee, Cesare Siepi and Diahann Carroll. Ed Sullivan reads telegrams in tribute from Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adlai E. Stevenson and others.
1962-11-07, NBC, 34 min.
Perry Como's guest is Bob Cummings. Featured, are songs from the Broadway musical, "MR. PRESIDENT."
1962-11-08, WNBC, 00 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
Danny Kaye makes an unscheduled appearance.He chats with Andy and plugs his upcoming NBC television special with guest star, Lucille Ball on November, 11th. Kaye praises Andy for his own Series and states that when he begins his new Series,(Sept 25th,1963}, he would like to have Andy appear as his guest.
1962-11-11, WOR, 48 min.
Hy Gardner's guests are Linda Christian, Shelley Berman and Anthony Zoine - twin brother of actor Vince Edwards.
1962-11-15, WNBC, 00 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1962-11-15, WOR, 15 min.
Joe Franklin interviews 92 year old Chief Bill Redfox, who reminisces about early Hollywood. Also, actress Delores Dorn comments briefly.
1962-11-16, WOR, 14 min.
Joe Franklin interviews Johnny Mack Brown and Jane Pickens.
1962-11-17, WABC, ?? min.
THANKSGIVING SHOW.
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.
1962-11-18, WCBS, 17 min.
There is a Sophie Tucker tribute and performances from Dick Contino, Van Johnson, Kaye Stevens and Paul Lynde.
1962-11-18, WOR, 25 min.
Hy Gardner interviews Gary Morton and Mitch Miller.
1962-11-19, WNBC, 6 min.
Merv Griffin's guests are Anna Quale and Henry Morgan.
1962-11-22, WNBC, 00 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
Milton Berle celebrates his 50th year in show business.
1962-11-22, WNBC, 52 min.
Pat Boone hosts a special Thanksgiving variety show.
1962-11-22, WNBC, 44 min.
Andy Williams' guest, Milton Berle, celebrates his 50th year in Show Business. Also on hand are the New Christy Minstrels.
1962-11-29, WNBC, 00 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
Milton Berle celebrates his 50th year in show business.
1962-12-01, WABC, ?? 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.
1962-12-02, WOR, 25 min.
Hy Gardner interviews Joe E. Lewis, Jayne Mansfield and Paul Anka.
1962-12-02, WCBS, 29 min.
Guest performers are Phil Foster, Bill Dana, Pearl Bailey, Al Hirt, and Pat Henry.
1962-12-05, WNBC, 26 min.
Merv Griffin's guests are Tony Perkins and Henny Youngman.
1962-12-05, WOR, 26 min.
Joe Franklin interviews Joe Pasternak.
1962-12-08, WABC, ?? 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.
1962-12-15, WABC, ?? 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.
1962-12-22, ABC, 12 min.
Christmas show with a segment entitled, "The World Needs Guided Men."
1962-12-24, WABC, 52 min.
A Christmas Eve Special with host Bing Crosby.
1962-12-27, WNBC, 00 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
Tournament Of Roses Queen Nancy Davis is a guest.
1962-12-27, WNBC, 37 min.
Elwood P. Goodman (Jonathan Winters), poses as Merv Griffin's uncle and opens the show. Winters, Griffin, and Carol Channing take on numerous comedy improvisations.
Note: Originally scheduled guest Woody Allen could not make the show at the last minute and Jonathan Winters filled in. One of the most hilarious appearances on the Merv Griffin NBC show. It would be Winter's only appearance.
1962-12-27, WPIX, 10 min.
Guest is Jack Lemmon, who makes a phone call to a 24 hour towing service telling them that his car is at the bottom of his swimming pool.
1962-12-29, WABC, ?? min.
NEW YEARS EVE SHOW
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.
1962-12-30, WOR, 38 min.
Hy Gardner interviews Joseph Cotten and Jack Carter. Because of a New York newspaper strike, "Hollywood News" of the day is reported by Gardner to his audience.
1962-12-31, WNBC, 16 min.
Guests are Henry Morgan, Jimmy Piersall, Adam Keefe and Woody Allen.
1963-00-00, WCBS, 10 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
Guests:Jack Carter, Harry Belafonte.
Joined in progress.
Songs: "Scarlet Ribbons" "Joy, Joy, Joy."
1963-01-01, WCBS, 38 min.
Guest star is Gwen Verdon. Former regular Carol Burnett returns. Durward Kirby rounds out this cast for "The Wonderful Year" segment 1900.
1963-01-06, WOR, 14 min.
Hy Gardner chats with Maureen O' Sullivan, George Kirby and Mickey Spillane.
1963-01-12, WABC, ?? 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.
1963-01-13, WOR, 48 min.
Hy Gardner interviews Montgomery Clift. Many topics are
discussed including Clift's early years in the theater, almost near fatal 1956 auto accident, his two favorite films, working with Marlon Brando, admiration of Marilyn Monroe as an actress, his philosophy regarding acting and anecdotes about his just released film, FREUD.
NOTE: This broadcasts was re-run September 26, 1964.
Marilyn Gardner, wife of Hy Gardner, posted this interview on you tube in five parts (ten minutes each part). For purists of vintage television broadcasts, only the Phil Gries original audio air check recording at the time of the broadcast contains the opening and closing of this program, and most importantly, contains pristine direct line audio which the you tube uploaded video tape does not possess (numerous audio issues contained during the final 20 minutes of the program, posted).