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. 
                                                                                                                    

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.                                    

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 Basie



                                                                                           

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 

            

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.             

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. 

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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.             

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."
            

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."
                                 

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. 

                                   

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.            

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.       

  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.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Doc Severinson hosts this All Star swing jazz festival. 

Dupe of 5032                                   

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.            

Special honoring legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington.                                                    

Special honoring legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington.  

Duplicate of #7060.                                                                

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.                         

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" 
                             

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" 

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Live musical special featuring the music of Count Basie and his orchestra.             

The 20th Annual Grammy Awards from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. 

Host: John Denver.              

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.