1967-09-21, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Dupe Of # 1928
1967-09-21, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1968-10-24, 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 are Carol Wayne and David Steinberg.
1968-10-27, WCBS, 52 min.
February 5, 1967-June 8, 1969. "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" was a breath of fresh air, but to CBS the Smothers Brothers seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong things to say.
After the telecast of October 27, 1968 (from which a David Steinberg "sermonette" had generated much critical mail), CBS took the then unusual step of demanding that a tape of each upcoming show be prescreened for network affiliates by closed circuit.
1969-09-10, WNBC, 52 min.
Special: This first-run Smothers hour features Nancy Wilson, Dan Rowan, singer Teddy Neely and comedian David Steinberg. The controversial show (scratched by CBS censors) was a factor in the cancellation of the series.
On April 3, 1969, Bob Wood, president of CBS Television, telegraphed Smothers that the show was canceled; ostensibly, the reason was that Smothers had failed to deliver a tape on time, though Smothers insisted that timely delivery had been made (the Smothers' guests on that show were David Steinberg, Dan Rowan, and Nancy Wilson).
1969-09-22, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. This was the first broadcast of the series. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
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The Beatles perform "Give Peace A Chance". First showing on American television of the promotional film "The Ballad Of John And Yoko".
1969-09-29, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-10-02, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
1969-10-06, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
A contemporary popular music program hosted by David Steinberg (and guests). Practically every big name in rock music appeared on this sort-lived series, with the first telecast alone featuring the Beatles, James Brown, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Buck Owens, Three Dog Night, Oliver, and Tom Jones. Seen in later telecasts were Janis Joplin, Bobby Sherman, Sly & the Family Stone, Isaac Hayes, Stevie Wonder, Mama Cass, and Groucho Marx, among others.
A special feature was performances of the latest hit songs in various fields, such as rock, rhythm & blues, country & western, and comedy, based on BILLBOARD magazine's record popularity charts. An Improvisational comedy group was also on the series.
1969-10-13, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-10-20, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-10-27, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-11-03, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-11-10, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-11-17, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-11-24, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-12-01, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-12-08, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-12-15, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-12-22, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-12-29, WABC, 40 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1970-01-05, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1970-01-12, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. This was the final broadcast of the series. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1970-02-16, NBC, 60 min.
The Smothers Brothers "lost" NBC special about censorship and freedom of speech.
1970-02-16, NBC, min.
The Smothers Brothers "lost" NBC special about censorship and freedom of speech. Tom and Dick present an hour of satire and music. Guests include Peter Fonda, Glen Campbell, David Frye, and comics Bob Einstein and David Steinberg.
The high-point of the hour is a sketch blending comedy and patriotism. Tom and Dick greet Abraham Lincoln (Pat Paulsen) Thomas Jefferson (Peter Fonda), Benjamin Franklin (Fredd Wayne) and President Johnson (David Frye).
Also: Songs by the brothers ("Time," "A Song For The Asking.") and Campbell ("Pave Your Way Into Tomorrow.") Steinberg as a way-out existential psychiatrist; Einstein as officer Judy (with an a comic apologia for the police) and "instant analysis" of the show by David Frye (as William F. Buckley, Jr and David Susskind) and newsman Alex Dreier.
Dupe of #9243.
1970-02-23, WCBS, 52 min.
February 5, 1967-June 8, 1969. This was "The Return of the Smothers Brothers" Special. "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" was a breath of fresh air, but to CBS the Smothers Brothers seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong things to say.
1970-08-27, CBS, min.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guests: David Steinberg, Rex Reed.
1970-10-04, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1971-01-07, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1971-02-17, 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: Jack Benny, Lily Tomlin, David Steinberg.
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.
1971-03-07, WCBS, 52 min.
January 29, 1969-June 13, 1972. In 1969 Glen Campbell returned to TV as host of "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour"; his regulars included Pat Paulsen, Jack Burns, John Hartford, Jerry Reed and Larry McNeeley.
1971-06-01, 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: Peter Townshend, David Steinberg.
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.
1971-06-25, ABC, 61 min.
December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC)
Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte: an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of W.C.Fields.
Guests: Henny Youngman, Dr. Theodore Rubin, George Plimpton, and Bill Russell.
David Steinberg is guest host standing in for Dick Cavett.
We hear Steinberg's entire monologue. Comedian Henny Youngman does a stand-up routine, and relates about his early years in show business. He idolized Milton Berle.
George Plimpton discusses his research interviewing comedians including Woody Allen with his own objective to attempt stand-up comedy on his own. He demonstrates his "act" to the audience. He states the most inventive and brilliant comedian of all is Jonathan Winters.
The segment with Bill Russell runs 15 minutes.
Russell is introduced by Steinberg. He is persuaded to take a raw shack test (first thing that comes to his mind) by Steinberg. Bill describes his feelings about Wilt Chamberlin and states why he was so great (in a comedic conclusion Bill mentions that Wilt was the second best player, ever). Russell talks about his initiative to be the first person to grow a beard as a player and how he got his reputation. Bill Russell and David Steinberg play one on one...Russell states his favorite shot a "dunk shot."
In a brief appearance, Dr. Theodore Rubin discusses his book, "Forever Thin." He states the myths about fat people, and defines "obese psychology."
NOTE: Television commercials included.
NOTE: 15 SECOND SILENT GAP prior to David Steinberg's introduction of Dr. Theodore Rubin (track 29).
1971-12-30, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1971-12-30, 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: David Steinberg, Steve Landesberg, Elaine Stritch, Dr. Julius Segal.
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.
1971-12-30, NBC, 37 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: David Steinberg, Steve Landesberg, Elaine Stritch, Dr. Julius Segal.
Duplicate of #16769.
1972-07-19, WCBS, 52 min.
July 19, 1972-August 16, 1972. A five-week summer variety hour, hosted by comedian David Steinberg.
1972-08-02, WCBS, 52 min.
July 19, 1972-August 16, 1972. A five-week summer variety hour, hosted by comedian David Steinberg.
1972-08-09, WCBS, 52 min.
July 19, 1972-August 16, 1972. A five-week summer variety hour, hosted by comedian David Steinberg.
1972-08-16, WCBS, 52 min.
July 19, 1972-August 16, 1972. This was the final broadcast of the series. A five-week summer variety hour, hosted by comedian David Steinberg.
1972-10-26, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1973-01-26, WNBC, 52 min.
July 27, 1972-September 7, 1972; January 19, 1973-April 27, 1973. Bobby Darin was given his own series in 1972, a summer replacement for "The Dean Martin Show." The series was revived that winter as a midseason replacement. Regulars included Dick Bakalyan, Steve Landesberg, and Rip Taylor.
1973-05-21, ABC, min.
Howard Cosell is roasted. Featuring Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Steve Allen, David Steinberg, Ted Knight, Muhammad Ali, Merlin Olsen, Don Meredith, Bill Russell, Redd Foxx, Dr. Joyce Brothers, and Alex Karras.
Duplicate of #6022.
1973-05-21, ABC, 90 min.
Howard Cosell is roasted. Featuring Milton Berle, Don Rickles, Steve Allen, David Steinberg, Ted Knight, Muhammad Ali, Merlin Olsen, Don Meredith, Bill Russell, Redd Foxx, Dr. Joyce Brothers, and Alex Karras.
1973-05-22, ABC, 75 min.
Sportscaster Howard Cosell is roasted.
Host: David Steinberg.
Ends Abruptly.
1973-08-11, WABC, 52 min.
June 30, 1973-September 1, 1973. Summer variety series cohosted by comedy duo Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber.
1974-04-05, WABC, min.
Alan King's Energy Crisis, Rising Prices and Assorted Vices.
Duplicate of # 5021.
1974-04-05, WABC, 52 min.
Alan King's Energy Crisis, Rising Prices and Assorted Vices.
1974-12-23, 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.
1975-01-27, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.