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6 records found for Connie Russel
#10394: GARROWAY AT LARGE
Order1950-12-10, NBC, 20 min.
June 18th, 1949-June 24th, 1951 (NBC) This prime-time half-hour musical variety series, broadcast live from Chicago, introduced Dave Garroway to national television audiences. Other regulars Jack Haskell, Cliff Norton, Connie Russell, Betty Chappel, Jimmy Russell, and Aura Vainio. The show's trademarks were its spare sets (necessitated by a low budget), and humorous endings. The theme song for this show was "Sentimental Journey" and Garroway's first guest was Louis Armstrong. It was seen on Sunday evenings from 10-10:30PM on NBC. Highlights of December 10th, 1950, show: Comedian Cliff Norton does a football coach routine. Betty Chappel sings "Get Out And Get Under The Moon." Dave Garroway gives his audience Christmas tips Jack Haskell and Connie Russell sing ""Foggy Day"
#10393: GARROWAY AT LARGE
Order1950-12-17, NBC, 29 min.
June 18th, 1949-June 24th, 1951 (NBC) This prime-time half-hour musical variety series, broadcast live from Chicago, introduced Dave Garroway to national television audiences. Other regulars Jack Haskell, Cliff Norton, Connie Russell, Betty Chappel, Jimmy Russell, and Aura Vainio. The show's trademarks were its spare sets (necessitated by a low budget), and humorous endings. The theme song for this show was "Sentimental Journey" and Garroway's first guest was Louis Armstrong. It was seen on Sunday evenings from 10-10:30PM on NBC. Highlights of December 17th, 1950, show: Betty Chappel sings "My Heart's In The Middle Of July" Connie Russell and Jack Haskell sing " Sleigh Ride Christmas Song" Dave Garroway discusses his studio telescope camera.
#10396: GARROWAY AT LARGE
Order1951-06-17, NBC, 15 min.
- Louis Armstrong
- Dave Garroway
- Connie Russell
- Betty Chappel
- Jack Haskell
- Cliff Norton
- Art Van Damme
- Jimmy Russell
June 18th, 1949-June 24th, 1951 (NBC) This prime-time half-hour musical variety series, broadcast live from Chicago, introduced Dave Garroway to national television audiences. Other regulars Jack Haskell, Cliff Norton, Connie Russell, Betty Chappel, Jimmy Russell, and Aura Vainio. The show's trademarks were its spare sets (necessitated by a low budget), and humorous endings. The theme song for this show was "Sentimental Journey" and Garroway's first guest was Louis Armstrong. It was seen on Sunday evenings from 10-10:30PM on NBC. Guest: Louis Armstrong sings "Sit Down, You're Rockin The Boat" Dave Garroway mentions that Louis Armstrong was the first guest on the premiere show (Garroway At Large, June 18th, 1949). Armstrong plays the trumpet and sings "Basin Street Blues." Also featured are Jack Haskell, Connie Russell, Cliff Norton, Betty Chappel, Jimmy Russell, and Art Van Damme.
1956-03-25, NBC, 45 min.
- Art Linkletter
- Tony Randall
- Bert Lahr
- Janet Blair
- Helen Gallagher
- Nancy Walker
- Tammy Grimes
- Don Pardo
- Connie Russell
- Robert Carroll
- Patricia Hammerlee
Series of monthly specials featuring musical and comedy revues. Story centers around the hard-working women of the garment industry. Garment workers boss portrayed by Bert Lahr with Tony Randall as program host and salesman in the presentation. Only the musical numbers are heard in this 45-minute special. Musical Highlights: "Make A Miracle"- Janet Blair Working Woman's Fantasy- Helen Gallagher "Breakfast In Bed"- Tammy Grimes "Ten Cents A Dance"- Connie Russell "Poor Young Girl"- Bert Lahr "Ladies Who Sing With A Band"- Female cast members. Fats Waller rendition. This program was telecast in color. Announcer: Don Pardo.
#6973: AT SIXTY FIVE
Order1957-01-12, CBS, 54 min.
- George Jessel
- Eddie Fisher
- Edward R. Murrow
- Eddie Cantor
- George Burns
- Burt Lancaster
- Gracie Allen
- Lucille Ball
- Desi Arnaz
- Connie Russel
- Milton Ager
- Harry Akst
- Jimmy Mchugh
- Marilyn Cantor
A special one hour salute to Eddie Cantor celebrating his 65th birthday. On hand to salute him in this variety program are Edward R. Murrow, Burt Lancaster, Connie Russel, George Jessel, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Eddie Fisher, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnay, Milton Ager, Jimmy McHugh, and Cantor's daughter, Marilyn Cantor. Eddie Cantor wrote the script for the show, pre-empting The Jackie Gleason Show.
#5166: HIGHWAYS OF MELODY
Order1961-12-03, WNBC, 52 min.
- Gordon MacRae
- Dolores Gray
- Eddy Arnold
- The Brothers Four
- The West Point Glee Club
- Dorothy Kirsten
- Connie Russel
The first of three special programs presenting musical journeys throughout regions of the U.S. with Gordon MacRae as host and star.