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#10538B: MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW, THE

1957-07-07, ABC, 9 min.

April 28th, 1957-September 14th, 1958-ABC

A half-hour interview series with host Mike Wallace.

Nine minutes highlighting salient topics.
Steve's discussion includes: 
-Ed Sullivan 
-Criticism of TV Awards
-Impressions of Westbrook Pegler, Ted Williams, Eddie Cantor Billy Graham, Bob Harrison of Confidential Magazine.

#9422: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE

1959-07-23, WRCA, 43 min.

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.

Announcer Earl Reimer who subs for Hugh Downs, opens the show.

Jack comes out on stage and immediately states that he always seems to be in his dressing room writing at the last minute.
Jack tells true story that once he shared a dressing room with a star cowboy who wore the most expensive clothes he had ever seen. When the star took off his costume Paar noticed that he was wearing the most ragged underwear he had ever seen!

Jack mentions that last nights program, with Bobby Kennedy, was the most exciting show he has ever done in the two years that the Tonight Show has been on the air. Second and third most memorable shows were with Fidel Castro and Billy Graham. Kennedy stated on the show that it was time to do something about Jimmy Hoffa.

Earl Grant is on next but Jack for a second cannot remember his name, which brings up a memory when he could not remember guest Marion Marlowe's name and had to stall for quite some time on live TV until someone could help him out.

Earl Grant sings "Gave Birth to the Blues."

Jack recounts the time when his daughter Randy's pet gold fish died. Jack gave it a proper burial. He wrapped the goldfish
in saran wrap, followed by a layer of silver foil and all placed into a match box. Wife Miriam, accompanied them to the backyard for a proper burial. Randy said,
"I'm sure he will survive before the ants get him."

Bob Crichton, author of "The Great Imposer" discusses his book.Fred Demara makes a rare in person appearance. They all discuss his remarkable career impersonating ever conceivable type of professional individual and living the part. Favorite impersonation was that of a Texas warden. Demara states that there was no justification for what he did. Fred states that he is now ready to end his impostor career.

Jack introduces Alexander King who discusses his new book, "May This House Be Saved From Tigers." Jack states what a warm and personable man King is who says that he believes in LOVE.

*Most of this series does not survive in any broadcast form. Kinescopes were discarded, burned, decomposed...whereabouts unknown. 2" Quadruplex Video Tape was expensive ($300 for a one hour reel), weighting 26 pounds, requiring great storage space. Video Tape could easily be erased and was used for new program recordings...retained briefly for a re-run and then erased or discarded. Legend has it that even Jack Paar himself hired a junk man to come to his home garage and paid to have JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW recordings discarded (reels of kinescopes and video tapes) that were now cluttering up his space.

During this era in television history archiving television programming was not a primary concern or vision, and considered an arcane pursuit.

ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. retains over 70 complete and excerpt JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW air checks (34 hours), including the complete Jack Paar's first anniversary telecast which was broadcast live from Havana Cuba (June 28, 1958). These originally recorded off the air pristine sound direct line 1/4" reel to reel audio tracks, recorded at the time of the original broadcasts, represent the only broadcast record of a "lost" visual telecast. ATA is the largest single repository (one collection), in the United Sates of Jack Paar Tonight Shows recordings. The combined archives of The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media, and UCLA Film & Television retain a composite total of 13 hours of representative JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts excerpts, all KINESCOPES (sound quality inferior to originally direct line 1/4" reel to reel home recordings at the time of the broadcast). No COMPLETE intact visual and audio broadcasts survive. There are no extant video taped surviving RECORDINGS of the JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW...not even an excerpt.

For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the TONIGHT SHOW with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melis, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conreid, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Jonathan Winters.

Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host. There were 20 different substitute hosts for Paar over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. All together there were 243 broadcasts which had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first video-taped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. The LAST LIVE broadcast was aired July 3, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10,1959. Beginning July 20, 1959 Jack Paar began taking off Monday nights & guest hosts would substitute for him (approximately on alternate Mondays). The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.
Theme music, "Everything is Coming Up Roses" was first used beginning in the Fall of 1959.

Location broadcast telecasts of the program telecast away from the Hudson Theater in New York City occurred 14 times during this series run.

Jan. 13-17, 1958 Miami Beach, Florida
July 28, 1958 Havana,Cuba
Nov. 3-21, 1958 Hollywood, California
March 2-20, 1959 Hollywood, California
Nov. 10-12, 1959 Nassau, Bahamas (Video Tape)
Nov. 30- Dec. 10, 1959 Hollywood, California
March 28-April 1, 1960 London, England (Video Tape)
Nov.9-11, 1960 Hawaii (Video Tape) - b&w
Nov.14-24, 1960 Hollywood, California
March 21-24, 1961 London, England (Video Tape)
Sept. 12-14, 1961 West Berlin (Video Tape)
Nov. 14-17, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape)
Nov. 21-24, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape)
March 13-16, 1962 London, England (Video Tape)

#19: JACK PAAR PRESENTS

1960-04-26, WNBC, 15 min.

Oscar Levant, Red Skelton and Jack Paar's famous walk out and return are highlighted. Also, the Rev. Billy Graham guests during the final 15 min. of this prime-time Special, the second of nine Specials which Paar produced between 1960 and 1986.  

NOTE: On another tape Alexander King  appears for three minutes on this air check.

 *Mystery remains why on this date all research and reference information states another program...STARTIME: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF JACK PAAR with a different cast of guests. However, JACK PAAR PRESENTS was recorded off the air by Phil Gries on April 26, 1960  with the above cast and notated details.

#9453: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE

1962-03-27, NBC, min.

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. 
 
  Jack's guests include the Reverend Billy Graham, and Jonathan Winters.

#13638: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE

1962-03-27, NBC, min.

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. 

For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.  

The guests are the Reverend Billy Graham and Jonathan Winters.

#9454: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE

1962-03-29, NBC, min.

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.

FINAL FIRST RUN TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR.

During the four and half years Jack Paar hosed the Tonight Show he clocked approximately 24,000 hours of programming of which only less than .1% survives!!! No video tapes survive. No color episodes survive. Only an handful of black and white kinescopes are extant.

What does survive is only a total of 13 hours archived by Paley Center for Media, Library of Congress, and UCLA Film & Television, combined.

The greatest number of surviving broadcast TV Audio Air Checks in the country, representing THE JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW, is archived by ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. (34 hours).

Among Jack's many guests on this final first run broadcast are Jack E. Leonard who opens the show. He acts as host for the first 15 minutes..introduces, many celebrities in the audience including Tom Poston, Sam Levenson, Selma Diamond, Jack Haskell and Max Asnas of the Stage Delicatessen. Jose Melies plays all of the familiar theme songs associated with Jack Paar. Hugh Downs reads excerpts for Abel Green's column "Variety' about the show and Jack. Alexander King, and Buddy Hackett are live guests. On film Hugh Downs introduces good bye salutations from George Burns, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Richad M. Nixon, Tallulah Bankhead, Joey Bishop, Robert Morley, Nipsey Russell, and Rev. Dr. Billy Graham. . In Jack's last monologue he reminisces about his feuds with Walter Winchell, Dorothy Kilgallen and Ed Sullivan.

#14308: JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE

1963-09-24, CBS, 25 min.

October 28th, 1950- September 15th, 1964 (CBS)
September 25th,1964-September 10th, 1965 (NBC)    

Jack Benny's half-hour show mixed variety and situation comedy with a company of regulars: Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, announcer Don Wilson, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc, and Mary Livingston.   

Jack's guest is the Rev. Billy Graham.

#565: WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWMAN: THE LEGEND OF CECIL B. DE MILLE, THE

1963-12-01, WNBC, 80 min.

Cecil B. De Mille's career as a director and producer is profiled. Yul Brynner, Charlton Heston, Bob Hope, Gloria Swanson, Betty Hutton, Edward G. Robinson, Cornel Wilde and Barbara Stanwyck discuss his career and personality. Also, comments from Rev. Billy Graham and Samuel Goldwyn. Music by Elmer Bernstein.

#568: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1963-12-13, WNBC, 51 min.

Jonathan Winters appears in a Santa Claus routine. Jack Paar's other guests are Monique Van Vooren, Eva Gabor and Rev. Billy Graham. Paar narrates films he shot on the Leprosy island of Molokai. Jose Melis plays the theme from Mondo Cane.

#14761: VOICES IN THE HEADLINES: ABC RADIO NEWS

1965-02-21, ABC, 24 min.

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of the week's top news stories: Coup in South Vietnam fails, US pilots interviewed, policy debate in Washington, President Johnson comments, Vice-President Humphrey comments on Vietnam goals, comments by Billy Graham, George McGovern, Frank Church, Everett Dirksen, Gerald Ford, Barry Goldwater, Birch Bayh, the US launches Ranger 8 to the moon for a photo-taking mission, negro militant plot fails to dynamite the Liberty Bell, Malcolm X shot dead, comment by George Wallace and Governor Paul Johnson of Mississippi, Nat King Cole dies. 

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.

#978: JACK PAAR PROGRAM: FINAL SHOW, THE

1965-06-25, WNBC, 52 min.

Jack Paar reflects on past shows from his three year primetime series. In his final broadcast, past excerpts are played highlighting special guests, repeating funny moments, as well as dramatic moments. Among the guests from past shows: Richard Burton, Beatrice Lillie, Bette Davis, Liberace, Jonathan Winters, Rev. Billy Graham, and Jayne Mansfield. Paar demonstrates new products on the market. The "warm up" tape used to get the studio audience in good cheer is played for the television audience for the first time. Paar bids his fans farewell.

#15001: CBS NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE, THE

1965-11-29, CBS, min.

President Johnson in Houston hears Reverand Billy Graham's sermon in support of Johnson, anti-war demonstrations in Europe, support anti-war demonstrations in Washington, DC.

#7716: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE, THE

1968-06-21, SYN, 60 min.

Billy Graham's Pacific Northwest Crusade, from Portland, Oregon.

#771: 1968 NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, THE

1968-08-08, WCBS, 103 min.

CBS coverage with anchorman Walter Cronkite. Morton Dean talks with Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon on the floor of the convention. Nixon gives a 39 min. acceptance speech to the convention. Rev. Billy Graham gives the final benediction. The convention is adjourned. Eric Sevareid gives his analysis of Nixon and his acceptance speech. Roger Mudd gives his own analysis of Nixon. Walter Cronkite and Mike Wallace join in discussion. Wallace traces Nixon's climb to his present popularity. There is a replay segment of a 1962 news conference - the morning after his defeat for California Governor to Pat Brown and his famous statement to the press, "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore, because gentlemen, this is my last press conference." There is also a replay segment of Nixon's introduction speech at the 1964 Republican convention and a Sept. 1966 "Face the Nation" appearance. John Sears, Nixon's aid, comments. There is additional analysis of political events and maneuvers which catapulted Nixon to the head of the Republican Party through his 1968 primaries. Julie Nixon is heard campaigning. Nixon aids discuss campaign strategy. Nixon news media discussion at his hotel and more. Walter Cronkite gives his thoughts and wraps up the broadcast.

#6040: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE

1968-10-20, WPIX, 60 min.

Billy Graham

The opening of Dr. Billy Graham's 1968 Pittsburgh Area Crusade, taped at Pitt Stadium. Tonight's topic: "Spiritual Vertigo."

#1075: WOODY ALLEN SPECIAL

1969-09-21, WCBS, 52 min.

A visit to the weird, wacky world of Woody Allen. His guests are Rev. Billy Graham, Candice Bergen and The Fifth Dimension.

#16385: HONOR AMERICA DAY

1970-07-04, PBS, 85 min.

Special Coverage of today's HONOR AMERICA DAY ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. 

PBS hosts: Lincoln Trevor, with correspondents Peter Jenson and Vic Murky. 

Taped highlights of this morning's National Memorial service, honoring the nation on its 194th birthday. Highlights of original live coverage of an entertainment gala celebrating Honor America Day. Bob Hope and Billy Graham co-host: Guests include Jack Benny, Glen Campbell, Dinah Shore, Richard Nixon, The Young Americans, Red Skelton, Connie Stevens, Fred Waring orchestra, Kate Smith, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, Jeannie C. Riley, and Sugar Ray Robinson.

#2074: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE

1974-10-31, WNBC, 52 min.

Roasting Bob Hope are: Dean Martin, President Gerald Ford, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Governor Ronald Reagan, General Omar Bradley, John Wayne, Jack Benny, Jimmy Stewart, Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Ginger Rogers, Flip Wilson, Rev. Billy Graham, Howard Cosell, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Foster Brooks, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Charlie Callas.

#7908: DEAN MARTIN ROAST, THE

1974-10-31, NBC, 52 min.

Roasting Bob Hope are: Dean Martin, President Gerald Ford, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Governor Ronald Reagan, General Omar Bradley, John Wayne, Jack Benny, Jimmy Stewart, Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Ginger Rogers, Flip Wilson, Rev. Billy Graham, Howard Cosell, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Foster Brooks, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Charlie Callas.    

Dupe Of # 2074

#17895: DEAN MARTIN ROAST, THE

1974-10-31, NBC, min.

Roasting Bob Hope are: Dean Martin, President Gerald Ford, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Governor Ronald Reagan, General Omar Bradley, John Wayne, Jack Benny, Jimmy Stewart, Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Ginger Rogers, Flip Wilson, Rev. Billy Graham, Howard Cosell, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Foster Brooks, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Charlie Callas.    

Dupe Of # 7908.

#7540: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1975-10-12, 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 & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. with Antonino Rocca.

NOTE:
In the final match, number five, Andre the Giant comes into the ring to assist Louis Sagan and Tony Parisi tag teaming against Bugsy McGraw and Waldo Von Erich. Pandemonium breaks loose. McMahon states, "witnessing one of the most exciting ALL STAR WRESTLING bouts." 

 WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/12/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/27/75-original airdate 9/13/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Tom Stanton
-commercials
Blackjacks vs. Buddy Porter & Buzz Sawyer
-commercials
Promos for Albany 10/17 - Vince McMahon interviews Bugsy McGraw & Lou Albano / Ivan Putski / Spiros Arion & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Baron Mikel Scicluna vs. Manuel Miranda
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Frank Monte
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Waldo Von Erich & Bugsy McGraw

#7541: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1975-10-19, 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 & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. wtih Antonino Rocca.

NOTE:
During the fifth Scicluna vs Flores match the broadcast signal leaves the air for two ten second moments. 

WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/19/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/27/75-original airdate 9/6/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Ivan Putski vs. El Goucho & Johnny Heidemann
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Stan Lavdas 
-commercials
Promos for Albany 10/31 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Koloff & Lou Albano / Ivan Putski / Spiros Arion & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Bugsy McGraw w/ Albano vs. Buddy Porter
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Buzz Sawyer
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing

#7542: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1975-10-26, 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 & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.

NOTE:
Captain Lou Albano makes an appearance creating an all out brawl at the end of the tag team match between Reeves & O'Hannon vs Blackjack Lanza & Blackjack Mulligan. Albano is also joined in this free for all by Haystacks Calhoun. 

  WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/26/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 9/17/75-original airdate 9/20/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Jack Evans & Baron Mikel Scicluna
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Tom Stanton
-commercials
Promos for Albany 10/31 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski / Freddie Blassie / Pat Barrett
-commercials
Haiti Kid vs. Cowboy Lang
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Joe Rodriguez
-commercials
Blackjacks vs. Pete Reeves & Davey O’Hannon

#8028: DINAH!

1975-11-05, SYN, 60 min.

October 21st, 1974-1980.

90-minute talk show hosted by Dinah Shore. The program was seen during the daytime in most markets. In 1979, the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" as Dinah employed a weekly co-host. Depending on the market where the syndicated show airs, it is presented as a 90-minute show or edited to a 60-minute broadcast.

#5512: TOMORROW SHOW WITH TOM SNYDER, THE

1975-11-06, WNBC, 60 min.

"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. This broadcast featured a discussion on professional wrestling. 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.

#6336: CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

1975-11-15, WKTV, 55 min.

Championship Wrestling from Utica, New York. 
Vince McMahon is the ringside commentator. 
Ring announcer is Buddy Wagner.

Interviews include Spiros Arion, Freddie Blassie, Haystacks Calhoun, Louis Cerdan, Tony Parisi.

NOTE: Among the commercials are those spoken by Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby.

#6338: CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

1975-11-15, WKTV, 55 min.

Championship Wrestling from Utica, New York. 
Vince McMahon is the ringside commentator. 
Ring announcer is Buddy Wagner.

Interviews include Spiros Arion, Freddie Blassie, Haystacks Calhoun, Louis Cerdan, Tony Parisi.

NOTE: Among the commercials are those spoken by Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby. 

 -WWWF Championship Wrestling 11/15/75 (WKTV Utica feed original airdate) (taped 10/7/75-original airdate 10/25/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Buddy Wagner intro
Blackjacks vs. Randy Poffo & Tom Stanton
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Pete Reeves
-commercials
Promos for Utica 12/3 - Vince McMahon interviews Spiros Arion & Freddie Blassie / Tony Parisi, Louis Cerdan & Haystacks Calhoun
-commercials
Ivan Putski & Kevin Sullivan vs. Johnny Rodz & Ed White
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Gentleman Jim
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Frank Monte & Bugsy McGraw

#7546: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1975-12-28, 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 & ring side commentators are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.

NOTE:
Final 1975 ALL STAR WRESTLING broadcast for the year.  

WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/28/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/19/75-original airdate 11/22/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Davey O'Hannon & Frank Monte
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Tom Stanton & Manuel Miranda
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Ivan Koloff & Lou Albano
-commercials
Ernie Ladd vs. Stan Lavdas
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs.  Al Williams
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan & Francisco Flores vs. Johnny Rodz & Pete Reeves
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing

#7526: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-01-11, WRGB, 55 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 calling the matches is  Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca. Joe McHugh is the ringside announcer. 

Interviews include Tony Parisi, Billy Graham, Lou Albano, and Ivan Koloff. 

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/11/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/19/75-original airdate 12/6/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Dominic DeNucci vs. Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Bugsy McGraw & Crusher Blackwell w/Grand Wizard
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Sylvano Sousa (from Championship Wrestling 12/6/75)
-commercials
Blackjacks vs. Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan - WWWF Tag Team Title Match - Best 2 out of 3 Falls (from Championship Wrestling 12/6/75)
-First Fall
Promo for Albany 1/23 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Koloff & Lou Albano
-commercials
-Second Fall
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan
Vince McMahon closing
 

The Blackjacks lose their tag-team championship belts in the second fall of match number two to Tony Parisi and Louis Cerdan.

#7526A: ALL-STAR WRESTLING

1976-01-18, WRGB, 46 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 at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. 
Interviews include Lou Albano and Ernie Ladd. 

NOTE:  First match is joined in progress. Included tonight is a rare women's tag team match.
  
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/18/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/10/75-original airdate 12/13/75)
-Show joined in progress
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Frank Monte & Spiros Arion
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Sheila Shepherd & Susan Green vs. Toni Rose & Donna Christianello
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Johnny Rivera
Promo for Albany 1/23 - Vince McMahon interviews Ernie Ladd
Ernie Ladd vs. Tom Stanton
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocca closing

#7549: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-02-15, WRGB, 55 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 & commentator at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer. 
Interviews include Lou Albano, Toni Parisi, and Louis Cerdan. 
  
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/15/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/7/76-original airdate 1/17/76)
Promo for Albany 2/20 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. Bugsy McGraw
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan
-commercials
Louis Cyr vs. Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Pete McKay
Promo for Albany 2/20 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Ernie Ladd vs. Pete Sanchez
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocca closing

#7550: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-02-22, WRGB, 38 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 commentator at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca. 
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer. 

Joined in progress during match number two.  


-WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/22/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/7/76-original airdate 1/24/76)
-show joined in progress
Ivan Koloff vs. Dominic DeNucci - joined in progress
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard & Superstar Billy Graham
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Vincente Pometti
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna
Promo for Albany 3/5 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Ivan Koloff
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Frank Monte & Davey O’Hannon
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing

#7554: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-04-04, 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 & ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr.
Ringside announcer is Joe McHugh.

Interviews include Bugsy McGraw, Ernie Roth (The Grand Wizard),

NOTE: One of the commercials is a two minute spot with Jimmy Carter, running for President of the United States.

In match number two between Hans Schroeder vs Bobo Brazil, a free for all breaks out at the end of the match. In the ring the following wrestlers collide with one another including Bugsy Mc Graw, Ernie Roth Johnny Rodz, Lou Albano,

In match number three, Johnny Rivera beats Stan Hansen in one minute forty seven seconds. It is Hansen's debut on All Star Wrestling.

-WWWF All Star Wrestling 4/4/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/18/76-original airdate 2/28/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 4/16 - Vince McMahon interviews Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Cowboy Bob & Baron Mikel Scicluna
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Hans Schroeder
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bugsy McGraw & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan & Pat Barrett vs. Frank Monte & Billy Coleman
Promo for Albany 4/16 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci vs. Louis Cyr
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing

#7556: ALL STAR WRESTLING

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.

#7557: ALL STAR WRESTLING

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.

#7561: ALL STAR WRESTLING

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

#7713: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE, THE

1976-09-07, SYN, 60 min.

Billy Graham's 1976 Pacific Northwest Crusade.

#6746: JOHNNY CASH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

1976-12-06, CBS, 60 min.

Johnny Cash, his family & friends re-live the great entertainer's all-time favorite Christmases.

#7714: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE, THE

1976-12-31, SYN, 60 min.

Topic: Reflection on 1976 and speculation about 1977.

#7715: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE, THE

1977-03-09, WTEN, 60 min.

Special: Dr. Graham speaks on the topic "How To Be Born Again" in the third of five programs from Pontiac, Michigan. Joining him are singer Norma Zimmer, Soprano Myrtle Hall, gospel singer George Beverly Shea, The Crusade Choir, directed by Cliff Barrows, Pianist Tedd Smith, and organist Don Hustad.

#7587: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-04-17, 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. 

Calling the matches at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. 
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. 

Interviews include Fred Blassie, Baron Von Raschke, Chief Jay Strongbow, Chief Billy White Wolf. 

Match #5 is a six man tag team bout.

#8255: HBO WRESTLING

1977-05-16, HBO, 134 min.

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wrestling Federation from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

Bouts include, joined in progress, Carlos Rocha victory vs. Jan Nelson, Ron Mickolaczk (Debut at Madison Square Garden) victory vs. Gashouse Gilbert, Baron Von Raschke vs. Ivan Putski, fight to a draw,  George "The Animal" Steele vs. victor Bruno Sammartino, Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Ken Patera, fight to a draw, World Heavyweight champion "Superstar" Billy Graham victorious vs. Gorilla Monsoon in a world title match, Indian Billy White Wolf victorious vs. "Rocky" Tamayo, Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko take the first two matches, victorious, vs. Stan Stasiak and Nicolai Volkoff in a tag-team title match. 

NOTE: These early SPECIAL HBO WRESTLING telecasts were scheduled approximately once every month with ring "color commentator" announcer, Vince McMahon who interviews Billy Graham.

#7590: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-05-22, 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. 

Vince McMahon Jr. call the matches from ringside. 
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.

Interviews include Lou Albano, and George Steele who becomes unmanageable. Gorilla Monsson discusses with Vince McMahon Jr. upcoming "Texas Death Match."

Final match sees Billy Graham using a rare Double Bear Hug to win easlly over Bill Burger and Bobby Schaeffer in 2min. 16sec.

#7592: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-06-19, WRGB, 46 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.
 
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside. 
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer. 

Interviews include Billy Graham and Lou Albano.

Final contest is a six man tag team match. 

Joined in progress. Not complete.

#7593: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-07-03, 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.

Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh

Interviews include Lou Albano, George Steele, and Billy Graham.

Final bout #5 is a six man curfew match.

#7589: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-07-10, WRGB, 55 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. 

Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh.   

Feature Match: Ken Patera vs, Billy White Wolf in which Patera breaks the neck of White Wolf in the final match. He is carried out from the arena on a stretcher. Very serious injury.

#7594: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-08-21, WRGB, 53 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. 

Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches from ringside.
Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh

Interviews include Billy Graham, Lou Albano, and an extend interview between Vince McMahon Jr. and Chief Peter Maivia.    

Joined in progress during Match #1, a tag team between Frank Williams and Steve King against Professor Toru Tanaka and Mr. Fugi who win it in 5 minutes, 6 seconds.

#7595: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-09-04, 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. 

Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer. 

Interviews include Chief Jay Strongbow, Bob Backlund and Billy Graham.

#7596: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-09-11, 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. 

Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.

Interviews include Billy Graham, The Grand Wizard (Ernie Roth), Larry Zbyszko, Tony Garea, and Chief Jay Strongbow.

#7597: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-09-25, WRGB, 51 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. 

Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.

Interviews include Bob Backlund, Billy Graham and The Grand Wizard.

Joined in Progress. Missing the first two minutes of match #1 which tag team partners Johnny Rodz and Jack Evans win in 7 minutes 49 seconds against Johnny Rivera and Steve King.

NOTE: Throughout the broadcast Vince McMahon Jr. promotes the World Wide Wrestling Federation Magazine on sale for $2.00 purchase price. Also we are reminded to cast our vote for manager of the year by ballot.

50 records found for Billy Graham

#10538B: MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW, THE

1957-07-07, ABC, 9 min.

#9422: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE

1959-07-23, WRCA, 43 min.

#19: JACK PAAR PRESENTS

1960-04-26, WNBC, 15 min.

#9453: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE

1962-03-27, NBC, min.

#13638: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE

1962-03-27, NBC, min.

#9454: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE

1962-03-29, NBC, min.

#14308: JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE

1963-09-24, CBS, 25 min.

#565: WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWMAN: THE LEGEND OF CECIL B. DE MILLE, THE

1963-12-01, WNBC, 80 min.

#568: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1963-12-13, WNBC, 51 min.

#14761: VOICES IN THE HEADLINES: ABC RADIO NEWS

1965-02-21, ABC, 24 min.

#978: JACK PAAR PROGRAM: FINAL SHOW, THE

1965-06-25, WNBC, 52 min.

#15001: CBS NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE, THE

1965-11-29, CBS, min.

#7716: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE, THE

1968-06-21, SYN, 60 min.

#771: 1968 NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, THE

1968-08-08, WCBS, 103 min.

#6040: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE

1968-10-20, WPIX, 60 min.

#1075: WOODY ALLEN SPECIAL

1969-09-21, WCBS, 52 min.

#16385: HONOR AMERICA DAY

1970-07-04, PBS, 85 min.

#2074: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE

1974-10-31, WNBC, 52 min.

#7908: DEAN MARTIN ROAST, THE

1974-10-31, NBC, 52 min.

#17895: DEAN MARTIN ROAST, THE

1974-10-31, NBC, min.

#7540: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1975-10-12, WRGB, 58 min.

#7541: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1975-10-19, WRGB, 58 min.

#7542: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1975-10-26, WRGB, 58 min.

#8028: DINAH!

1975-11-05, SYN, 60 min.

#5512: TOMORROW SHOW WITH TOM SNYDER, THE

1975-11-06, WNBC, 60 min.

#6336: CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

1975-11-15, WKTV, 55 min.

#6338: CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

1975-11-15, WKTV, 55 min.

#7546: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1975-12-28, WRGB, 57 min.

#7526: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-01-11, WRGB, 55 min.

#7526A: ALL-STAR WRESTLING

1976-01-18, WRGB, 46 min.

#7549: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-02-15, WRGB, 55 min.

#7550: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-02-22, WRGB, 38 min.

#7554: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-04-04, WRGB, 57 min.

#7556: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-05-02, WRGB, 56 min.

#7557: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-05-09, WRGB, 58 min.

#7561: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1976-06-06, WRGB, 59 min.

#7713: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE, THE

1976-09-07, SYN, 60 min.

#6746: JOHNNY CASH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

1976-12-06, CBS, 60 min.

#7714: BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE, THE

1976-12-31, SYN, 60 min.