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42 records found for Count Basie
1957-12-08, WCBS, 57 min.
- Red Allen ,
- Milt Hinton ,
- Count Basie ,
- Pee Wee Russell ,
- Jo Jones ,
- Gerry Mulligan ,
- John Crosby ,
- Big-Bill Broonzy ,
- Rex Stewart ,
- Vic Dickenson ,
- Nat Pierce ,
- Danny Barker ,
- Jimmy Crawford ,
- Jimmy Rushing ,
- Emmett Berry ,
- Coleman Hawkins ,
- Earl Warren ,
- Freddie Green ,
- Walter Page ,
- Billie Holiday ,
- Roy Eldridge ,
- Ben Webster ,
- Benny Morton ,
- Mal Waldron ,
- Jimmy Giuffre ,
- Jim Hall ,
- Ralph Pena
In todays one-hour telecast, outstanding jazz musicians demonstrate the basic jazz form, the blues, through playing, both solo and ensemble, and through singing. The music includes traditional and modern blues creations. Host / Narrator John Crosby intends to remain in the background as much as possible, letting the music speak for itself. November 3,1957 - February 16, 1958 Host television critic John Crosby presided over this ambitious Sunday afternoon one hour series, containing varied dramatic documentaries and musical presentations.1960-02-09, NBC, 60 min.
October 6th, 1959- May 31st, 1960. (NBC) An anthology series of dramatic and variety shows. "The Swinging Years." Host: Ronald Reagan. Guests include Gene Krupa, Tex Beneke, Count Basie, The Modernaires, Woody Herman and the Herd. Big Band Swing Music.
1961-02-20, WGN, 00 min.
October 18th, 1959-1966, A one hour syndicated taped color weekly broadcast, featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The series was awarded a Peabody. Superb music by a 71 piece orchestra in the sumptuous setting of a ballroom. Different guest conductors appear on a weekly basis and take the podium. Guest: Count Basie1961-11-05, WNBC, 55 min.
- Rudy Vallee ,
- Robert Russell Bennett ,
- Dorothy Loudon ,
- Kate Smith ,
- Count Basie ,
- Bing Crosby ,
- Bill Hayes ,
- John Bubbles ,
- Blossom Dearie ,
- Ruth Etting ,
- Paul Whiteman
Count Basie and his orchestra, Dorothy Loudon, Bill Hayes, John Bubbles and Blossom Dearie perform some of the big tunes of the 1930's. Pre-recordings of Bing Crosby, Ruby Vallee, Kate Smith and Ruth Etting help set the mood. Paul Whiteman narrates this hour-long taped tribute. Musical director: Robert Russell Bennett. Highlights: "You've Got That Thing"---------------------------------------Dearie "Why?"-------------------------------------------------------------Chorus "Why Was I Born?"---------------------------------------------Loudon "That Old Gang of Mine"--------------------------------------Chorus "You're the Top," "Mine" --------------------------Loudon & Hayes "One O'clock Jump"--------------------------------------------Basie "Ain't Necessarily So"-----------------------------------------Bubbles "Putting All My Eggs in One Basket"----------------------Dearie "All the Things You Are"---------------------------------------Hayes "Wish I Were in Love Again"--------------------------------Loudon "Over the Rainbow"--------------------------------------------All#3851: LIVELY ONES, THE
Order1963-07-25, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. his was the first broadcast of the second season. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
#3855: LIVELY ONES, THE
Order1963-08-29, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.1963-12-31, WNBC, 262 min.
- Ben Grauer ,
- Les Brown ,
- The Woody Herman Orchestra ,
- The Peter Duchin Orchestra ,
- The Count Basie Orchestra ,
- The Gene Krupa Quartet ,
- The Maynard Ferguson Orchestra ,
- The Xavier Cugat Orchestra ,
- The Harry James Orchestra ,
- The Les Brown Orchestra ,
- The Lawrence Welk Orchestra ,
- The Lionel Hampton Orchestra ,
- John F. Kennedy ,
- Jerry Damon ,
- Ray Barnett ,
- Ted Collins ,
- Ralph Portner ,
- Walt Hoffman ,
- Nancy Manning ,
- Ben Arden Orchestra ,
- Ruth Price ,
- Les Brown Jr. ,
- Susan Morrow ,
- Myron Floren ,
- Dick Dale
An almost five-hour New Year's Eve broadcast by NBC Radio, beginning at 11:05pm EST New Year's Eve December 31 1963. Hosts for different segments include, Ray Barnett, Jerry Damon, Walt Hoffman, Ralph Portner, Ted Collins. An unpresented concept LIVE broadcast, never done again, swinging cross country New Years Eve. Produced by the American Federation of Musicians. "The All Star Parade of Bands" goes from East to West. Ten of the nation's top dance bands swing the old year out and the new year in from New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Different time zones...separate Midnight New Year's Eve celebrations. 11:05 p.m. Peter Duchin Orchestra; 11:30 p.m. Ben Grauer from Times Square; 11:35 p.m Count Basie Orchestra form Basin Street East in New York; 11:45 p.m. Gene Krupa Quartet; 11:55 p.m. Times Square celebration observations by Ben Grauer and Bob Wilson; 12:05; Count Basie Orchestra; 12:30 a.m. Maynard Ferguson Orchestra; 12:55 a.m. Ben Arden and Xavier Cugat Orchestras; 1:30 a.m. Harry James Orchestra; 2:05 a.m. Les Brown Orchestra form Newport Inn, New Port Beach, California; 2:30 a.m. Woody Herman Orchestra at the Castaways Hotel in Las Vegas, 2:55 a.m. Lawrence Welk Orchestra, 3:30 a.m. Lionel Hampton Orchestra. Midnight celebrations are heard in three different time zones. NBC Radio swings cross country in its All Star Parade of Bands which goes from East to West. Ten of the nation's top dance bands swing 1963 out and 1964 in. At 11:55 PM, NBC cuts to Times Square in New York. Ben Grauer and Bob Wilson reports and recaps the year 1963, only five weeks after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (Nov. 22, 1963). NOTE: A "lost" recorded treasure to be played non-stop (DVD sound track transfer - 4 hours, 22 minutes) during contemporary New Year's Eve parities.
1964-01-05, WCBS, 11 min.
Ed Sullivan's performing guests are Count Basie and Keeley Smith.1964-02-25, WNBC, 52 min.
- Shirley Jones ,
- Barbara McNair ,
- Count Basie ,
- Donald Voorhees ,
- Jack Cassidy ,
- Robert, Gaby & Jean Casadesus
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.1964-03-22, WCBS, 19 min.
Ed Sullivan's quest performers are George Kirby, Van Johnson and The Hook Sisters.1964-07-10, WNBC, 62 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
Guest host Woody Allen welcomes his guests Edie Adams, Tom Poston, Louise Lasser and Count Basie.#1189: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
Order1965-03-01, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.#7085: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1966-03-27, WCBS, 00 min.
- Debbie Reynolds ,
- Ed Sullivan ,
- Kirk Douglas ,
- Totie Fields ,
- Count Basie ,
- Ed Ames ,
- Marty Allen ,
- Woody Herman ,
- Cilla Black ,
- Dick Capri ,
- Arthur Haynes ,
- Steve Rossi
#7086: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1966-04-03, WCBS, 00 min.
- Robert Horton ,
- Ed Sullivan ,
- Dick Contino ,
- Jerry Stiller ,
- Count Basie ,
- Eydie Gorme ,
- Sandy Baron ,
- Arthur Haynes ,
- Ann Meara ,
- Peanuts
#7087: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1966-04-10, WCBS, min.
#1232: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
Order1966-11-13, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
#7613: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
Order1966-11-13, NBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers. Dupe of # 1232
1966-11-26, WCBS, 52 min.
- Jackie Gleason ,
- Guy Lombardo ,
- Count Basie ,
- Duke Ellington ,
- Sammy Kaye ,
- Freddy Martin ,
- Les and Larry Elgart
Jackie Gleason presents a nostalgic tribute to the big band era.1967-03-03, WABC, 52 min.
- Bobby Darin ,
- Richard Rodgers ,
- Count Basie ,
- The Doodletown Pipers ,
- Lorenz Hart ,
- Petula Clark ,
- The Supremes ,
- The Mamas and the Papas
September 14, 1966-May 11, 1967. This was an umbrella title for a potpourri of assorted specials. This tribute to Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart includes some of the team's best songs for stage and screen. Performers: Petula Clark; Bobby Darin; Count Basie and his orchestra; the Supremes, the Mamas and the Papas, and the Doodletown Pipers, vocal groups.#6045: CENTER STAGE
Order1967-04-04, WOR, 52 min.
(SYNDICATED). A series of concerts broadcast as Specials featuring different host artists. Premiered on March 7, 1967.#5375: MUSIC FOR MERRY-MAKERS
Order1967-12-31, WNEW, 104 min.
A program of big band music bringing in the New Year - 1968.1967-12-31, WABC, 48 min.
Count Basie and His Orchestra are bringing in the New Year (1968) from the Riverboat room in the Empire State Building. Broadcast in two parts, 11:00 PM-11:30 PM and then from 1:00 AM to 1:30 AM. Orchestrations and vocals heard include: "April in Paris," "Big Brother," " Leon Thomas sings the Blues," "I Can't Stop Loving You," "Jumpin' At The Woodside," "All of Me, " Guitarist Freddie Green playing " Corner Pocket," " Cherry Point," "Blues In Hoss' Flat," "Boone Talk," "Vine Street Rumble," "Sunny."#5439: BIG BAND MUSIC SPECIAL
Order1968-12-25, WNEW, 53 min.
- Skitch Henderson ,
- The Count Basie Orchestra ,
- Count Basie ,
- Leon Thomas ,
- Claude Thornhill & Orchestra ,
- Claude Thornhill ,
- Al Aarons ,
- Joel Ikes ,
- The Snowflakes
Skitch Henderson is host to this "Big Band Music Special" broadcast on WNEW TV Christmas day from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Up first is the Count Basie Orchestra. There are a number of instrumental numbers and also included Leon Thomas singing "Shake Rattle & Roll." We hear Eric Dixon and Al Aarons featured in a number of instrumental including "One O'Clock Jump." Part 2 of the broadcasts, as Skitch Henderson states, is a memoriam to Claude Thornhill and his orchestra. We hear a repeat of an early 1960's Big Band broadcast. Orchestrations and vocals by the Joel Ikes singers include "Little Girl," "There's a Small Hotel," "Never on Sunday," "Samba Melody," "September Song," Night & Day," sung by The Snowflakes, "I Don't Know Why?" "Autumn Upturn," "Piano Roll Blues," "Muscat Ramble," " Polka Dots & Moonbeams," and orchestra leader Claude Thornhill's signature song, "Snowfall."1969-03-03, NBC, min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
Guests: Count Basie, EJ Peaker, New York City Mayor John Lindsay, Peter Ustinov, Charlie Callas. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.#6250: SOUNDS OF SUMMER
Order1969-06-08, WNET, 90 min.
- Steve Allen ,
- Count Basie ,
- Sarah Vaughan ,
- Dizzy Gillespie ,
- Willie "The Lion" Smith ,
- Gerry Mulligan ,
- Paul Desmond
June 1, 1969-September 28, 1969. A series of cultural events showcased every week. Steve Allen hosts.
Jazz from the city of its birth - highlight of New Orleans' second annual International Jazz Festival (taped June 1-7). Sessions with Sarah Vaughan and Count Basie are included. Other performers include Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, saxophonists Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond, pianist Willie "The Lion" Smith, and four traditional New Orleans marching bands.#7409: SOUNDS OF SUMMER
Order1969-06-08, WNET, 00 min.
- Steve Allen ,
- Count Basie ,
- Sarah Vaughan ,
- Dizzy Gillespie ,
- Willie Smith ,
- Gerry Mulligan ,
- Paul Desmond
June 1, 1969-September 28, 1969. A series of cultural events showcased every week. Steve Allen hosts.
Jazz from the city of its birth - highlight of New Orleans' second annual International Jazz Festival (taped June 1-7). Sessions with Sarah Vaughan and Count Basie are included. Other performers include Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet, saxophonists Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond, pianist Willie "The Lion" Smith, and four traditional New Orleans marching bands. Dupe Of Number 6250.#1413: BIG BANDS, THE
Order1969-12-26, WNEW, 27 min.
1966 (Syndicated). Half-hour series showcasing some of the big bands that had survived from the 1930s and 1940s.#5306: JUST JAZZ: COUNT BASIE
Order1971-06-16, WRVA, 30 min.
Ed Beach moderates this radio broadcast series on WRVA, New York City. This broadcast features highlights of varied complete cuts of the Count Basie Orchestra with Basie on piano focusing on the 1930's and 1940's. Ed Beach discusses each individual in the band and their instruments played for each recording.
#6922: SCOTT'S PLACE
Order1971-09-14, KFI, ?? min.
Scott Ellsworth's guests are Count Basie, Freddy Green, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, J.C. Williams and arranger, record promoter Sonny Burke. March 30, 1970 - April 1, 1972 KFI 640 Los Angeles AM Radio. 162 individual broadcast Audio Air Checks survive. A goldmine of originally recorded live interviews with the greats from the Jazz and Big Band era, with integrated recorded samples of their work played throughout the broadcast. Scott Ellsworth was the creator and on-air host of the popular radio program, "SCOTT'S PLACE." It aired live on KFI-AM in Los Angeles, six times a week, from midnight to 4:00 am (MARCH 30, 1970 - APRIL 1, 1972). Over 500 unique broadcasts featured jazz and big band music, interspersed with live interviews with musicians, singers, composers, conductors, arrangers, band leaders, writers, music producers, dealers & promoters. These guest artists would drop by the studio after midnight, quite often following work or performing, and would bring some of their favorite records or personal recordings to the show to play for Scott and his audience. They would talk about their career, reminiscing with anecdotes...their love of jazz and big band music. Interviews averaged in length from one hour to four hours. Scott was exceptional in his ability to draw together some of the finest artists and musicians representing the history of jazz music...many who were not known by name to the general public, but well know to the jazz community dating back to the 1920's, 30's,40's, and 50's. The SCOTT'S PLACE theme music, "Have A Nice Day," played by Count Basie & his band, was composed and arranged by Sammy Nestico specifically for Scott, in July 1971. It was used permanently as Scott's theme music beginning in November 1971. Most of the lesser known legendary jazz artists who frequented the show did few, if any, talk shows in their life, making these candid conversations so valued since most of these individuals are now deceased. Guests included: Matty Matlock, Jess Stacey, Thelma Carpenter, Mercer Ellington, Lex Baxter, Nellie Lutcher, Billy May, George Van Eps, Shorty "Clarence " Sherock, Bobby Bryant, Dick Nash, Nick Fatool, Abraham Lincoln, Rollie Bondock, Ray Sherman, Irv Cottler, Lew McCleary, Kai Winding, Jack Coon, Pat Williams, Duke Ellington, Melba Liston, Conte Condoli, Benny Golson, Mariah McPartland, Johnny Mandel, Johnny Guarnieri, Vince Darosa, Stan Kenton, Fred Gerry, Gerry McKenzie, Pete Dailey, Robert Enevolsen, Jack Marshall, Clair Fisher, Howard Rumsey, John Klemmer, Maurice Harris, Johnny Best, Ted Curson, Dave Garroway, Jimmy Smith, Gus Bivona, Johnny Pate, Harold Land, Joe Marsala, Ralph Carmichael, Clair Fisher, Mundell Lowe, Dave Cavanaugh, Teddy Buckner, Al Rinker, Floyd Huddleston, George Auld, Sonny Burke, Bill Bacin, Paul Tanner, Lorenzo Flennoy, Bill Berry Dave Dexter, Blue Mitchelle, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Benny Powell, Lee Young, Joe Comfort, David Rose, Arnold Ross, Earl Palmer, Jimmy Witherspoon, Benjamin "Scatman" Crothers, Bill Evans, Cat Anderson (William Alonzo), Al Aarons, Ronnie Lang, Frank Beach, Joe Pass, Jimmy Jones, Van Alexander, Peanuts Hucko, Panama "David" Francis, Marty Patche, Louis Bellson, Sam Most, Don Menza Billy Eckstine, Sam Donahue, Nellie Lutcher (second interview), Teddy Edwards, Alvin Stoller, Marshall Royal, Terry Gibbs, Louis Jordan, Ulysses Livingstone, Dr. Bill MacPherson, Al McKibbon, John E. Collins, Johnny Rotella, Allyn M. Ferguson, Frank Comstock, Meyer "Mike" Ruben, Bill Pitman, Irving Townsend, Mike Melvoin, Lou Levy, Lennie Niehaus, Preston Love, Buddy Clark, Billy Byers, Nappy Lamare, Tony Ortega, Jesse Price, Dick Cary, Dee Barton, Nat Pierce, Ray Avery, Mel Torme, Don Trenner, Milt Jackson, Tommy Shephard, Dalton Smith, LeRoy Vinegar, Eddie Miller, Muzzy Marsalino, Kai Winding (two apparances), Greig Stewart "Chubby" Jackson, Donald Johnson Ellis, Matty Matlock (two appearances),Barney Bigard, Bill Miller, Johnny Sipple, Chlora Bryant, Jerry Goldsmith, Scott Ellsworth SPECIAL BROADCAST, recorded live at Disneyland with Earl "Father" Hines, Trummy Young, Yank Lawson, Bob Haggart, Bob Crosby, and Dizzy Gillepsie. Sal Gubin, Joe Howard, Sonny Burke, Count Basie, Feddy Green, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, J.C. Williams, Robert McCracken, Frank D'Rone Jackie Mills, Scott Ellsworth SPECIAL BROADCASTS at the 14th annual Monteray Jazz Festival, Tommy Tedesco, Oscar Peterson, J.J. Johnson, Irving C. Ashby, Johnny Mandel (two appearances), Slim Giallard, George T. Simon, Irv Cottler (two appearances), Della Reese (two appearances), Wayne Songer, Harry Mills, Alton Purnell, Lalo Schifrin, June Christy, Ed Garland, Barney Bigard (two appearances), Leonard Feather, Collin Bailey, Paul Smith, Adele Girari, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Shelly Manne, Sarah Vaughan, & Johnny Mercer. *On the ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. website (www.atvaudio.com) click the ARSC link and one can listen to a live 45 minute retrospective as presented by Phil Gries with guest Scott Ellsworth, held May 14, 2011 in Los Angeles California at the Grand Wilshire Hotel, as part of the 45th ARSC National Conference. The history and genesis of SCOTT'S PLACE is discussed with many peerless audio examples of past programs played for the audience. Scott, reminisces with many anecdotes related to these broadcasts. Power point still photographs related to different SCOTT'S PLACE broadcasts supplemented the narrative.
#9930: ALL-STAR SWING FESTIVAL
Order1972-11-29, WNBC, 52 min.
- Gene Krupa ,
- Lionel Hampton ,
- Count Basie ,
- Benny Goodman ,
- Duke Ellington ,
- Ella Fitzgerald ,
- Dizzy Gillespie ,
- Doc Severinsen ,
- Bobby Hackett ,
- Willie Smith
A Peabody Award-winning special that features performances from the top names in jazz music. Taped at New York's Lincoln Center. Host: Doc Severinsen. Performers: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Bobby Hackett, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, Willie Smith. Duplicate of # 5032.
#5032: ALL-STAR SWING FESTIVAL
Order1972-11-29, WNBC, 52 min.
- Gene Krupa ,
- Lionel Hampton ,
- Count Basie ,
- Benny Goodman ,
- Duke Ellington ,
- Ella Fitzgerald ,
- Dizzy Gillespie ,
- Doc Severinsen ,
- Bobby Hackett ,
- Willie Smith
A Peabody Award-winning special that features performances from the top names in jazz music. Taped at New York's Lincoln Center. Host: Doc Severinsen. Performers: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Bobby Hackett, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, Willie Smith.1972-11-29, NBC, 00 min.
- Gene Krupa ,
- Teddy Wilson ,
- Lionel Hampton ,
- Count Basie ,
- Benny Goodman ,
- Duke Ellington ,
- Ella Fitzgerald ,
- Dizzy Gillespie ,
- Bobby Hackett ,
- Doc Severinson ,
- Dave Brubeck Quartet
Doc Severinson hosts this All Star swing jazz festival. Dupe of 5032
1973-02-11, CBS, 90 min.
- Peggy Lee ,
- Count Basie ,
- Ray Charles ,
- Aretha Franklin ,
- Duke Ellington ,
- Sarah Vaughan ,
- Roberta Flack ,
- Billy Eckstine ,
- Sammy Davis Jr ,
- The Band Chicago
Special honoring legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington. Duplicate of #7060.
1973-02-11, CBS, 00 min.
- Peggy Lee ,
- Count Basie ,
- Ray Charles ,
- Aretha Franklin ,
- Duke Ellington ,
- Sarah Vaughan ,
- Roberta Flack ,
- Billy Eckstine ,
- Sammy Davis Jr ,
- The Band Chicago
Special honoring legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington.
1973-05-02, WNBC, 52 min.
- Gene Krupa ,
- Teddy Wilson ,
- Lionel Hampton ,
- Count Basie ,
- Benny Goodman ,
- Duke Ellington ,
- Ella Fitzgerald ,
- Dizzy Gillespie ,
- Bobby Hackett ,
- Doc Severinson ,
- The Dave Brubeck Quartet
This program features performances by jazz personalities.#5479: BENNETT 'N BASIE
Order1974-02-17, WNBC, 52 min.
Tony Bennett teams with Count Basie for an hour of smooth & swinging music. Broadcast on Sunday evening at 11:30 PM.#10096: SAMMY AND COMPANY
Order1975-06-22, SYN, 90 min.
- Bob Hope ,
- Count Basie ,
- William B. Williams ,
- Sammy Davis Jr. ,
- Avery Schreiber ,
- Billy Eckstine ,
- Johnny Brown ,
- Joyce Jillson ,
- Sarah Vaughn ,
- Kay Dingle
1975-1977 Sammy Davis Jr. hosted this ninety-minute variety series. Regulars included Joyce Jillson, Kay Dingle, Avery Schreiber, and Johnny Brown. William B. Williams served as the announcer. Sammy welcomes guests Billy Eckstine, Bob Hope, Sarah Vaughn, and Count Basie.
1976-03-29, ABC, 60 min.
Musical television special starring John Denver and Frank Sinatra, with Count Basie, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey and Nelson Riddle. Tribute to the big band era. Frank Sinatra headlines this John Denver television special broadcast preceding the 48th Academy Awards on ABC. A salute to the musical styles that spanned the 1930's and mid 1940's. HIGHLIGHTS: "Love is Everywhere"..........................................John Denver "I've Got You Under My Skin"...........................Frank Sinatra A medley of of songs sung by John Denver and Frank Sinatra backed by Harry James and his Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra, Count Basie and his Orchestra. "One O'clock Jump," "All or Nothing at All," "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," "I'll Never Smile Again," "Let's Get Away From It All," "Witchcraft," "Learnin' the Blues," and "It Was a Good Year"#8386: JOHN DENVER AND FRIEND
Order1976-03-29, ABC, 60 min.
Musical television special starring John Denver and Frank Sinatra, with Count Basie, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey and Nelson Riddle. Tribute to the big band era. Frank Sinatra headlines this John Denver television special broadcast preceding the 48th Academy Awards on ABC. A salute to the musical styles that spanned the 1930's and mid 1940's. HIGHLIGHTS: "Love is Everywhere"..........................................John Denver "I've Got You Under My Skin"...........................Frank Sinatra A medley of of songs sung by John Denver and Frank Sinatra backed by Harry James and his Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra, Count Basie and his Orchestra. "One O'clock Jump," "All or Nothing at All," "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," "I'll Never Smile Again," "Let's Get Away From It All," "Witchcraft," "Learnin' the Blues," and "It Was a Good Year" Duplicate Of # 7222
1976-08-30, SYND, 00 min.
Live musical special featuring the music of Count Basie and his orchestra.
1978-02-23, CBS, 95 min.
- Count Basie ,
- Minnie Pearl ,
- Steve Martin ,
- Olivia Newton-John ,
- Crystal Gayle ,
- Ronnie Milsap ,
- Joe Tex ,
- John Denver ,
- Jerry Clower ,
- James Cleveland ,
- The Mills Brothers
The 20th Annual Grammy Awards from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Host: John Denver.
1981-05-18, CBS, 52 min.
- Andy Williams ,
- Bob Hope ,
- John Raitt ,
- Judy Garland ,
- Count Basie ,
- Celeste Holm ,
- Ella Fitzgerald ,
- Joe Williams ,
- Natalie Cole ,
- Andy Gibb ,
- Peter Allen ,
- Peter Cullen ,
- Mary Crosby ,
- Nat King Cole
A night of spectacular stars and entertainment. Tonight, Grammy honors some of the greatest recordings of all time, and the performers who made them legend. Host: Andy Williams. Peter Cullen announcer. Commercials not recorded. This predominately musical hour is rounded out with a tribute to Bing Crosby by daughter Mary and Bob Hope. Other clips of Judy Garland ("Over the Rainbow") and Nat King Cloe ("Unforgettable"). HIGHLIGHTS: "Straighten Up and Fly Right," "The Christmas Song"----------------------------------Natalie Cole "White Christmas"------------------------------------Andy Gibb "Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage" -------------Peter Allen "One O'clock Jump"--------Count Basie and his Orchestra "Every Day (I Have the Blues)"----------------------Joe Williams "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"----------------------John Rait "Oklahoma" "I Can't Say No"------------------------------------Celeste Holm Big Band Medley------------------------------------Andy Gibb NOTE: It is interesting that as late as the 1980's very well produced and important television SPEICALS are considered not extant to todays audiences...its original 2" Quad master tapes erased to be used for other programming. By 1981 this practiced had diminished greatly, especially those production broadcasts on CBS Television. But still there are "victims" of such practices as represented by this first and only tribute to THE GRAMMY HALL OF FAME which aired as a special one time presentation on CBS on May 18, 1981. Archival Television Audio, Inc. has had this broadcasts in its inventory for many years, but never played back until a client requested it. Sadly, the audio tape had its own problem issues and at first it appeared that it could not be salvaged at all. This tape was a victim of a condition detailed below. it was in very severe condition with 30% of its oxide layer flake off. However, by "baking" the tape for 13 hours I, Phil Gries, owner of ATA, was able to at least get a transcription discernable dub of this broadcast. It took a number of passes...stop and go...cleaning the tape recorder heads numerous times. The sound rendition of this baked tape has sections that are very good, sections that have issues with drop outs, some occasional drops in audio, occasional echo effects of audio, etc. I was able to also use Q tips with Isopropyl alcohol in addition to keep audible tonality as much as possible, keeping content of this broadcast as much possible, retaining 98% of this broadcast. The end result is that one can listen to this "lost" broadcast in its entirety with enjoyment realizing its limitations. STICKY-SHED SYNDROME is a condition created by the deterioration of the binders in a magnetic tape, which hold the ferric oxide magnetizable coating to its plastic carrier, or which hold the thinner back-coating on the outside of the tape. This deterioration renders the tape unusable. Some kinds of binder are known to break down over time, due to the absorption of moisture (hydrolysis). The symptoms of this breakdown can be immediately obvious even when rewinding the tape: tearing sounds and sluggish behavior. If a tape with sticky-shed syndrome is played, the reels will make screeching or squeaking sounds, and the tape will leave dusty, rusty particles on the guides and heads. In some cases, the symptoms are more subtle, causing intermittent dropouts. This television audio air check seems to be the only existing broadcast record, in this less than pristine playback condition, of this iconic broadcast, not existing in any known archive museum, CBS archives or in any private collection.