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#10751: TEX AND JINX SHOW: TEX MCCRARY AND JINX FALKENBURG
1952-07-08, WNBC, min.
TEX AND JINX Radio & Television BROADCAST HISTORY: April 22, 1946- February 27, 1959. WEAF (WNBC, WRCA), New York weekdays at 8:30 A.M. until 1954; at 1:00pm,1954-1955; then at 6:30 and 10:35pm until July 31, 1958, moving briefly to WOR, broadcasting at 2:15pm. In addition to the Kollmars (Dorothy Kilgallen and husband Richard Kollmar) and the Fitzgeralds (Pegeen and husband Ed Fitzgerald), another well-recognized New York couple, newlyweds Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg, added their own bread-and-bacon banter to the local airwaves between 1946 and 1959. Their gabfest, initially Hi Jinx but later revised to Tex and Jinx, was beamed over WEAF which was subsequently re-lettered WNBC and later WRCA. In limited doses, the flagship outlet of the National Broadcasting Company transmitted Meet Tex and Jinx to the whole country during 1947 and 1948. Tex and Jinx devoted most of their airtime to lofty and noble concepts, visitors and sidebars. Tex and Jinx [on WEAF-WNBC-WRCA] were interviewing Bernard Baruch, Margaret Truman, or Ethel Waters…. McCrary built the show on the assumption that the early morning audience was not stupid, as programmers generally assumed; that people in general had fresher minds and were more open to serious topics at the beginning of the day.” Their joint radio venture began in April 1946 just 10 months following their nuptials (June 10, 1945). Launched as a breakfast feature, the series later shifted to afternoons and finally into the evening hours before departing the ether a dozen years afterward. They were branded by one journalist “Mr. Brains and Mrs. Beauty.” In early 1947 NBC put them on its television network as a portion of a Sunday evening quarter-hour dubbed Bristol-Myers Tele-Varieties. “The McCrarys were naturals for TV,” wrote a reviewer, “with their combination of friendly chatter, interviews, and features.” That summer the web awarded them an exclusive Sunday night half-hour format under the appellation At Home with Tex and Jinx. A decade later, in the 1957-58 season, the duo hosted a daytime NBC-TV showcase, The Tex and Jinx Show. When hepatitis sidetracked Falkenburg in 1958 from their broadcast commitments, McCrary carried on solo on their radio show for another couple of years. In the 1980s, however, the couple separated, remaining on genial terms. McCrary died in New York on July 29, 2003 and Falkenburg expired just 29 days later in the same city, on August 27, 2003. NOTE:: The scores of TEX AND JINX SHOWS archived by Archival Television Audio, Inc. were originally obtained as original 16" Electronic Discs from Barry Farber, producer of the show (1957-1959), in 1960 after he had begun his own career in front of the mike at WINS Radio. These discs were subsequently transferred to 1/4" reel to reel tape, and then disposed. These broadcasts are rare and represent the largest known collection of TEX AND JINX extant broadcasts in the world. Today's topic: Politics, Eisenhower, news on the 1952 Republican Convention. Today's Guests: Actress Betty Field, Actor Burgess Meredith.#9497: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: TRIBUTE TO IRVING BERLIN
1959-11-06, NBC, 13 min.
During the first season (1959-1960) THE BELL TELEPHONE HOUR was broadcast as monthly specials. On this program a salute to Irving Berlin with host Burgess Meredith. Joining in this tribute excerpt are Jaye P. Morgan, The Four Aces, Gene Nelson and John Raitt.#15020N: BATMAN
1966-01-19, ABC, min.
January 12th, 1966-March 14th, 1968 (ABC) Fictional Gotham City is the home of Bruce Wayne, an eccentric Millionaire, and his ward Dick Grayson. Together, the masked duo caped crusaders team up to fight various kinds of crime in Gotham City. By the fall of 1966, the show began to suffer from low ratings and was canceled in March of 1968. Many famous celebrities appeared as guest stars on the show including Art Carney, Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero, Julie Newmar, Eartha Kitt, and Lee Meriwether. Madge Blake appeared as Dick Grayson's aunt. Alan Napier appeared as Alfred, Bruce Wayne's butler, and the only person aware of Batman and Robin's true identity. The first episode of the series aired on February 12th, 1966 with Frank Gorshin portraying The Riddler. The show is based on the cartoon crimefighter created by Bob Kane in 1939. In this second week's episode, Burgess Meredith portrays The Penquin.
#15020P: BATMAN
1966-01-21, ABC, min.
January 12th, 1966-March 14th, 1968 (ABC) Fictional Gotham City is the home of Bruce Wayne, an eccentric Millionaire, and his ward Dick Grayson. Together, the masked duo caped crusaders team up to fight various kinds of crime in Gotham City. By the fall of 1966, the show began to suffer from low ratings and was canceled in March of 1968. Many famous celebrities appeared as guest stars on the show including Art Carney, Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero, Julie Newmar, Eartha Kitt, and Lee Meriwether. Madge Blake appeared as Dick Grayson's aunt. Alan Napier appeared as Alfred, Bruce Wayne's butler, and the only person aware of Batman and Robin's true identity. The first episode of the series aired on February 12th, 1966 with Frank Gorshin portraying The Riddler. The show is based on the cartoon crimefighter created by Bob Kane in 1939. In this second week's episode, Burgess Meredith portrays The Penquin.
#759: DEAR MR. GABLE
1968-03-05, WNBC, 51 min.
A portrait of Hollywood's King, Clark Gable. Produced by MGM and narrated by Burgess Meredith.#7993: DEAR MR. GABLE
1968-03-05, NBC, 51 min.
A portrait of Hollywood's King, Clark Gable. Produced by MGM and narrated by Burgess Meredith. Dupe Of # 7993.
#9226: PROJECT 20: "DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS."
1971-12-31, NBC, 60 min.
Narrated by Burgess Meredith. Original broadcast: December 11th, 1968.
#8828: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
1976-02-06, SYN, 54 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). 1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). The broadcast opens with Kirk Douglas coming on first. He states to the audience the confusion that usually exists between Michel Douglas, and Mike Douglas. Discussion of Michael Douglas' first produced film, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCOO,S NEST with Michael and his father Kirk discussing the film. Kirk mentions that he appeared first in the Broadway production of this play in 1963. Kirk tried in vein to get it produced as a motion picture was not successful. He states that he admires Jack Nicholson and his performance in the film. Praise for Louise Fletcher and her performance in the film. Michael Douglas mentions the top actresses who turned done the role, appearing in the film including, Anne Bancroft, Colleen Dewhurst, Geraldine Page and Angela Lansbury. Praise by all related to the performance of Louise Fletcher. Kirk Douglas a tough disciplinarian when Michel was growing up. Working with Karl Malden...raising independently 4 million dollars to make the film...Jack Nicholson insistence immediately to act in the film...clip from the One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is shown with bleeps for TV audiences. Mike Douglas comments that those bleeps are humourous when seen. The audience asks both Kirk and Michael questions including personal moments in both lives. Scatman Crothers joins the panel. He sings Irving Berlins hit, "End of the Road." Scatman replies to questions related to his similar style to Louis Armstrong and the role he played in " One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest." Kirk Douglas sings and plays the banjo. "Red Hot Henry Brown." Baseball great Pete Rose joins the cast. He talks about his six year old son...1975 World Series victory...his need to hustle to make up for his average athletic ability...who should play him in a motion picture biography...his recent awards including MVP World Series, and the Hickock Belt. Baseball great Pete Rose joins the group and talks about the 1975 world Series, making up for lack of ability. Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles#8871: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
1977-01-11, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles Co-Host: Richard Schickel#8135: EDWARD R. MURROW: " GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK."
1977-02-16, CBS, 60 min.
A tribute to the late CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow on the tenth anniversary of his death. Narrated by Burgess Meredith.
#8083: DINAH!
1977-03-18, 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. The cast of the movie "Rocky" are the guests.#10058: YOUR CHOICE FOR THE OSCARS, 12TH ANNUAL THE
1977-03-27, , 120 min.
The 12th annual presentation of awards bestowed on the basis of popular vote. Burgess Meredith and Slyvester Stallone won for "Rocky," Lee Grant for "Voyage Of The Damned," and Faye Dunaway for "Network." Co-Hosts: George Peppard and Valerie Perrine.
#8243: HALLMARK HALL OF FAME, THE: "THE LAST HURRAH."
1977-11-17, NBC, 90 min.
- Patrick Wayne ,
- Jack Carter ,
- Burgess Meredith ,
- Dana Andrews ,
- Robert Brown ,
- Paul Picerni ,
- Carroll OConnor ,
- Mariette Hartley ,
- Leslie Ackerman ,
- John Anderson ,
- Tom Clancy ,
- Brendan Dillon ,
- Arthur Franz ,
- Alan Hamel ,
- Stewart Moss ,
- Patrick ONeal ,
- Billy Benedict ,
- George Barrows ,
- Jack Griffin ,
- Sal Vecchio ,
- Paul Napier ,
- Ricki Williams ,
- Mike Walden ,
- Dennis McMullen ,
- Larry McCormick ,
- Elise OConnor ,
- Paul L. Ehrmann ,
- Barbara Schillaci ,
- Harry Basch ,
- Lane Allan ,
- William Quinn ,
- James Sikking ,
- Arthur Batanides ,
- Sandy Kenyon ,
- Kitty Winn ,
- Mel Stewart ,
- Katherine Bard
An old-style politician runs for a fourth term as Mayor as only he knows how.
#8157: FONDA: AN AMERICAN LEGACY
1977-12-30, ABC, 90 min.
- James Stewart ,
- Jane Fonda ,
- Peter Fonda ,
- Henry Fonda ,
- Lauren Bacall ,
- Dorothy McGuire ,
- Burgess Meredith ,
- Beulah Bondi ,
- Humn Cronyn
A tribute to actor Henry Fonda with film clips and anecdotes from directors and co-stars. Host: Burgess Meredith