1976-04-29, ABC, 30 min.
. April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes)
September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes)
(Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977)
Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977.
The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube.
NOTE: Complete with Commercials.
1976-04-30, ABC, 150 min.
A Live Special ABC TV Broadcast.
Matches include Ken Norton vs. Ron Stander, Muhammed Ali vs Jimmy Young, Howard Cosell is the host.
Muhammad Ali (50-2) defends his heavyweight championship against Jimmy Young (17-4-2) in a 15 round bout at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland.
The questionable credentials of Ali's most recent foe, Jean-Pierre Cooperman, prompted some sports writers to wonder whether Al had embarked upon a "bum of the month" campaign, as Joe Louis did 25 years ago. Louis defended his title against mostly unranked opponents eight times between December 1940 and September 1941).
Young is no Cooperman, as his no. 3 rating by Ring Magazine attests. A polished stand-up boxer with an effective left jab (one of Ali's best weapons as well). Young rose to prominence in the heavyweight division when he beat sixth-ranked Ron Lyle in February 1975. Since then Young has worn three fights, two by KO.
In the preliminary bout, top-ranked heavyweight contender Ken Norton faces Ron Stander. Howard Cosell reports at ring side.
1976-04-30, ABC, 30 min.
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes)
September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes)
(Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977)
Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977.
The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube.
NOTE: Complete with commercials.
1976-04-30, 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.
1976-04-30, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of New Jersey. Also, a report on the upcoming heavyweight bout between Muhammad Ali and his former sparring partner Jimmy Young.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1976-05-01, ABC, 45 min.
The 1976 Sprint car race and World High Diving championships are featured. This program is a 45-minute excerpt.
Host: Jim McKay.
1976-05-02, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Popular Tunes" 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.
1976-05-02, WRGB, 56 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 and ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Lou Albano, Billy Graham, Billy White Wolf, Louis Cyr, Bugsy McGraw, Fred Blassie.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/2/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/10/76-original airdate 3/27/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Stan Hansen vs. Pete Sanchez
-commercials
Johnny Rivera vs. Jose Estrada
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard, Freddie Blassie, Bugsy McGraw & Louis Cyr
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci & Billy White Wolf vs. Louis Cyr & Bugsy McGraw
-commercials
Skandor Akbar vs. Kevin Sullivan
Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Johnny Rodz & Rocky Tomayo
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon - discusses Stan Hansen
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
NOTE: Occasional intermittent minor audio variations during the broadcast.
1976-05-04, WNBC, min.
February 2, 1976-May 18, 1976. Rich Little hosted his own hour-long comedy-variety series. Other regulars included Charlotte Rae, R. G. Brown, Julie McWhirter, Joe Baker, and Mel Bishop.
Duplicate of #4355.
1976-05-05, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. This program is a repeat. 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.
1976-05-05, SYN, 27 min.
September 7, 1950-June 6, 1958 (CBS, NBC, ABC & SYNDICATED). Contestants were asked trick questions which would lead to paying consequences for incorrect answers which would entail funny stunts, embarrassing situations and on occasion sentimental reunion moments. NBC aired a daytime version of the show from 1956 until 1965, first with Jack Bailey as host, succeeded by Bob Barker at the end of 1956. Barker also continued to host a syndicated run of the series from 1966 to 1974. Re-runs in syndication continued to be aired for many years. A short-lived syndicated revival of the show was emceed by Bob Hilton (1977-1978).
A Walter Mitty consequence for a contestant to be someone other than oneself. From Magic Castle guest Milt Larsen appears as The Great Hodini. Special guest Chuck Yeager appears on the show and is interviewed by Bob Barker.
Host: Bob Barker.
Includes commercials including a spot promoting the film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
1976-05-06, ABC, 30 min.
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes)
September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes)
(Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977)
Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977.
The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube.
NOTE: complete with commercials.
1976-05-07, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
1976-05-07, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of Pennsylvania.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1976-05-09, WRGB, 58 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 and ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Lou Albano, Fred Blassie, Billy Graham, Invan Koloff.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/9/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/3/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & the Executioners
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Bobo Brazil & Billy White Wolf vs. Crusher Blackwell & JoJo Andrews
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. BB Coleman
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano, Grand Wizard, Superstar Billy Graham & Ivan Koloff
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham & Ivan Koloff vs. Dominic DeNucci & Bob Schaeffer
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Ben Ortiz
Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Davey O’Hannon
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing
Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca discuss the upcoming Muhammad Ali fight.
NOTE: In match number three tag team between Bobby Schaeffer, Dominic DeNucci vs Ivan Koloff, Billy Graham, Gorilla Monsoon joins in the bedlam at the end of the contest.
1976-05-10, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974-1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
A salute to college theatre life at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
1976-05-10, SYN, 28 min.
September 7, 1950-June 6, 1958 (CBS, NBC, ABC & SYNDICATED). Contestants were asked trick questions which would lead to paying consequences for incorrect answers which would entail funny stunts, embarrassing situations and on occasion sentimental reunion moments. NBC aired a daytime version of the show from 1956 until 1965, first with Jack Bailey as host, succeeded by Bob Barker at the end of 1956. Barker also continued to host a syndicated run of the series from 1966 to 1974. Re-runs in syndication continued to be aired for many years. A short-lived syndicated revival of the show was emceed by Bob Hilton (1977-1978).
Host: Bob Barker.
1976-05-11, CBS, 90 min.
Bob Barker is the host for this third Daytime Emmy's award program special, live from New York's Lincoln Center.
Telecast on CBS television 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
3rd Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
All My Children
Another World
Days of Our Lives
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Macdonald Carey (Dr. Tom Horton, Days of our Lives)
Bill Hayes (Doug Williams, Days of our Lives)
John Beradino (Dr. Steve Hardy, General Hospital)
Shepperd Strudwick (Victor Lord, One Life to Live)
Larry Haines (Stu Bergman, Search for Tomorrow)
Michael Nouri (Steve Kaslo, Search for Tomorrow)
Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Frances Heflin (Mona Kane, All My Children)
Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Olson, Days of Our Lives)
Denise Alexander (Dr. Lesley Williams Faulkner, General Hospital)
Helen Gallagher (Maeve Ryan, Ryan's Hope)
Mary Stuart (Joanne Vincente, Search for Tomorrow)
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Writing
All My Children
The Edge of Night
Guiding Light
The Young and the Restless
Days of our Lives
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Directing
The Doctors
One Life to Live
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Game Show
The $20,000 Pyramid - A Bob Stewart Production for ABC (Syn. by Viacom)
The Price Is Right - A Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Production for CBS (Syn. by Viacom)
Match Game - A Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Production for CBS (Syn. by Jim Victory)
The Hollywood Squares - A Heatter-Quigley Production for NBC (Syn. by Filmways)
Let's Make a Deal - A Stefan Hatos-Monty Hall Production for ABC (Syn. by WorldVision)
Outstanding Game Show Host
Allen Ludden (Password)
Peter Marshall (The Hollywood Squares)
Geoff Edwards (Jackpot)
NOTE: Bert Convy, Bob Eubanks and Bobby Van sing a tribute number to Game Shows.
Dinah Shore sings "Fly Away."
Ken Roberts is the announcer.
1976-05-11, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host
1976-05-13, 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.
1976-05-13, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976
Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975
Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977
Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan
A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop.
Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
1976-05-14, WCBS, 5 min.
At age 84, Lowell Thomas retires from broadcasting. Walter Cronkite anchors the News.
CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE
April 16th, 1962 - March 6, 1981
On April 16th, 1962, Walter Cronkite made his debut as the anchor of the CBS Evening News replacing Douglas Edwards. He was not only the anchorman for the network newscast, but also served as its "managing editor." the dual position gave him considerable latitude in the selection, timing and arrangement of the day's news stories. It was during Cronkite's early says at anchor that the nightly broadcasts expanded from fifteen to thirty minutes. The first half-hour show aired September 2, 1963, a week ahead of NBC's Huntley-Brinkley first expanded newscast and featured a special interview with President John F. Kennedy.
Color broadcasts of the evening news began early in 1966, about two months after NBC's. During this year most Network television transitioned from Black And White to Color.
From the late 1960's until his retirement in 1977, Eric Sevareid commentated on The CBS Evening News.
NOTE:
Moving images of Walter Cronkite reading the news in his studio every night for six years (1962–August 2, 1968) are mostly gone and not extant in any broadcast form. Exceptions are his coverage of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 and the November 1963 events in Dallas, Texas: the JFK assassination, the shootings of police officer J. D. Tippit and Lee Oswald and all three funerals, as well as his introduction of the Beatles and his criticism of the Vietnam War.
Douglas Edwards anchored the live five-minute segment The CBS Afternoon News five afternoons a week between 1962 and 1966. He started the segment immediately after the twenty-five minute broadcast of the Goodson-Todman game show To Tell The Truth. Not one second from four years' worth of The CBS Afternoon News was preserved in any way.
Archival Television Audio original off the air sound recordings of network and local television news broadcasts, pre-1968, are extremely rare and not preserved at The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media or UCLA Film & TV Archive.
CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite (1962–1981)
ANCHOR:
Walter Cronkite 1962-1981
EMINENT CORRESPONDENTS INCLUDE:
Roger Mudd 1963-1980
Eric Sevareid 1963-1977
Bill Plant 1968-1980
Robert Pierpoint 1963-1980
Charles Kuralt 1968-1975
Bob Schieffer 1975-1980
Dan Rather 1963-1980
Richard Threlkeld 1968-1977
Bruce Morton 1968-1980
Lesley Stahl 1974-1980
Harold Dow 1974-1980
Marvin Kalb 1963-1979
George Herman 1963-1975
Nelson Benton 1963-1968
Bob Gregory 1968
Harry Reasoner 1963-1980
Bernard Kalb 1963-1979
Terry Drinkwater 1974-1975
Bob McNamara 1977-1980
Ed Bradley 1978-1980
1976-05-16, WRGB, 57 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 and ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ringside announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Billy White Wolf.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/16/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/10/76j
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Skandor Akbar
Louis Cerdan vs. Skandor Akbar
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Davey O’Hannon
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Joe Andrews
Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Crusher Blackwell vs. Frank Williams
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing
Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca discuss the upcoming Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki fight scheduled for June 26, 1976. Rocca states that no boxer can beat a professional wrestler.
NOTE: In match number one Ivan Putski enters the ring at the conclusion of fight between Skandor Akbar vs Louis Cerdan,
1976-05-17, ABC, 30 min.
November 13th, 1960- March 25th, 1984.
A Sunday morning religious program produced by the ABC News Public Affairs Department. "Directions" focused on religious issues of the day and news events. Performers included George Hicks, Eli Wallach, John Alcorn, Theodore Bikel, and others. It had no set host except for Eli Wallach who hosted briefly in October 1961.
This episode, " The Immigration Of Jewish People" is hosted by Herb Kaplow.
1976-05-20, PBS, 60 min.
1974-1981. Part II of II. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago.
A celebration of the Downbeat Reader's Poll jazz awards of 1975.
The hosts: Quincy Jones and Chick Corea.
1976-05-20, SYN, 25 min.
September 7, 1950-June 6, 1958 (CBS, NBC, ABC & SYNDICATED). Contestants were asked trick questions which would lead to paying consequences for incorrect answers which would entail funny stunts, embarrassing situations and on occasion sentimental reunion moments. NBC aired a daytime version of the show from 1956 until 1965, first with Jack Bailey as host, succeeded by Bob Barker at the end of 1956. Barker also continued to host a syndicated run of the series from 1966 to 1974. Re-runs in syndication continued to be aired for many years. A short-lived syndicated revival of the show was emceed by Bob Hilton (1977-1978).
Host: Bob Barker. Joined in progress. Contains some audio variations.
1976-05-21, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976
Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975
Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977
Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan
A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop.
Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
1976-05-21, 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 bi-centennial salute to the state of Connecticut.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1976-05-22, SYN, 25 min.
1967-1994.
The World Tomorrow was a syndicated half-hour television show that featured biblical and religious topics. Garner Ted Armstrong was the host of this program, later replaced by his father, Herbert W. Armstrong.
Host: Garner Ted Armstrong.
1976-05-23, WRGB, 56 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 and ring side commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Ivan Putski, Stan Hansen, Fred Blassie.
In a separate extended interview Gorilla Monsoon states to Vince McMahon his opinion on the upcoming Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoke wrestling match. Monsoon feels that Ali cannot win such a match. "Absolutely, no way."
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/23/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/17/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Billy White Wolf vs. Bugsy McGraw
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Billy Berger
-commercials
Vince McMahon update on Bruno Sammartino’s neck injury - interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Skandor Akbar vs. Frank Williams
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez & Johnny Rivera vs. Vincente Pometti & JoJo Andrews
Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Skandor Akbar
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon discussing Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki
Vince McMahon closing
1976-05-23, NBC, 90 min.
Matches include Roberto Duran VS. Lou Bizzarro. Duran wins via a 14th round knockout.
1976-05-25, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and his wife Judy discuss his novel, " The Canfield Decision" and offer views on the press. They also briefly discuss Agnew's resignation as Vice President of the United States.
1976-05-28, ABC, 30 min.
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes)
September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes)
(Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977)
Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977.
The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube.
NOTE: Complete with commercials.
1976-05-28, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976
Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975
Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977
Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan
A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop.
Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
1976-05-28, 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.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of Rhode Island.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1976-05-30, WRGB, 58 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 and ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include those with Billy White Wolf, Stan Hansen, Freddie Blassie, and Joe Scandura.
NOTE: Match number one is joined in progress.
NOTE: Occasional two second transmission issues.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/30/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/21/76-original airdate 4/24/76)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 6/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Billy White Wolf vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
Bruiser Brody vs. Mike Santocapito
-commercials
Highlights of Bruno Sammartino vs. Stan Hansen from MSG 4/26/76 and interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Executioners vs. Fred Marzino & Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Vincente Pometti
Promo for Albany 6/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Jose Estrada
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
1976-05-30, WTEN, 60 min.
Special looking at United States Presidents and their families on camera through the years. Narrated by James Garner.
Dupe of #9194.
1976-05-31, CBS, 60 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
1976-06-01, ABC, 30 min.
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes)
September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes)
(Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977)
Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977.
The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube.
NOTE: Complete with commercials.
1976-06-03, 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.
1976-06-03, PBS, 60 min.
November 14th, 1972- April 16th, 1976
February 5th, 1979- June 21st, 1981
Magazine series hosted by Bill Moyers who served as President Lyndon Johnson's press secretary during the 1960's. From 1972-1976, Moyers focused on life in America. After, the focus was on international issues. Bill Moyers later hosted a half hour interview series, "The World Of Ideas" with Bill Moyers, September 12th, 1988- November 18th, 1988, focusing on single topics with single guests. Cinematographer Phil Gries shot twelve half hour episodes in that series.
On today's show, Bill Moyers interviews philosopher Mortimer J. Adler.
1976-06-04, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
1976-06-04, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of Massachusetts. Barbara Walters final day as the co-host of the Today Show.
The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.
1976-06-06, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "A Tribute to Johnny Mercer" 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.
1976-06-06, WRGB, 59 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. Hosts and commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include those with Bruno Sammartino, Haystacks Calhoun and Kevin Sullivan. In match #4 between Jose Gonzalez and Ivan Putski teaming up to wrestle Ivan Koloff and Billy Graham, who are both disqualified at the end of the match, a huge free for all evolves with Ivan Putski yelling to the crowd with venom.
NOTE: Included are commercials. Muhammad Ali discusses his upcoming wrestling / boxing match with Antonino Inoki.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/6/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/21/76-original airdate 5/1/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Bruno Sammartino
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Bobo Brazil vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
Louis Cerdan vs. Skandor Akbar
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan
Johnny Rivera vs. Jose Estrada
-commercials
Ivan Putski & Jose Gonzalez vs. Ivan Koloff & Superstar Billy Graham
Promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Muhammad Ali
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Johnny Rodz & Rocky Tomayo
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing
1976-06-08, SYND., 30 min.
Broadcast from July 14, 1952 to September 23, 1960 on NBC, CBS & ABC Networks. Host for this run were Bud Collyer (1952), Douglas Edwards (1953), Peter Donald (1954-1956), Eddie Bracken (1957), Robert Q. Lewis (1958), and Bert Park (1958-1960).
After a fourteen-year absence, "Masquerade Party" reappeared briefly as a syndicated series in 1974 & 1975 with host Richard Dawson and announcer Jay Stewart.
Richard Dawson hosts a panel comprised of Lee Meriwether, Bill Bixby, and Nipsey Russell who try to guess the identity of famous people who appear in costume and make-up.
Only one complete episode is known to exist from the 1974-1975 syndicated series which is archived at UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE. These Richard Dawson shows were broadcast initially from September 9, 1974, to September 1975. During 1976 syndicated re-runs were telecast.
Even the original 1952-1960 programs are mostly "lost."
Library of Congress has only one episode.
UCLA Film & TV Archive has only two episodes.
Paley Center for Media has five episodes.
1976-06-10, 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.
1976-06-10, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
1976-06-11, PBS, 57 min.
1974-1981. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago.
1976-06-11, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976
Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975
Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977
Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan
A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop.
Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.