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27 records found for Donald B. Hyatt
1960-02-11, WNBC, 29 min.
September 13, 1954 - May 27, 1970 A portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of his birth. This program concentrates on the final four years of Lincoln's life and his presidency. Thomas Mitchell introduces the program, and does one commercial for the sponsor, (The Lincoln Life Insurance Company). This presentation was a repeat of its premiere airing one year before, February 11, 1959. Alexander Scourby narrates from Richard Hanser's script, quoting mostly in the words of Abraham Lincoln. Robert Russell Bennett's score incorporates songs of the time. Donald B. Hyatt produced and directed. This broadcast received many outstanding awards but was never aired again. For this extraordinary documentary producer Donald B. Hyatt developed the "stills-in-motion" technique which involved the animation of thousands of still photographs and non filmed visual materials. However, just listening to the narrative sound track by Alexander Scourby, the incredible score, using music of the times, orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett, coupled with the narrative written by Richard Hanser, including salient quotations expressed by President Abraham Lincoln, makes for an exhilarating interpretation, insight and appreciation of Lincoln's presidency, and what he endured during his administration during the Civil War (1861-1865). In 1954 Henry Solomon, along with Donald B. Hyatt, Issac Kleinerman, Richard Hanser, and Robert Russell Bennett, began production on a group of compilation documentaries they named PROJECT 20. Salomon and company periodically produced special broadcasts for NBC recreating the lives, events, periods, and trends of the 1900's through an effective marriage of archival news film and still photos, long before contemporary Ken Burns picked up the baton to do similar approach documentaries broadcast on PBS beginning in the 1980's. There were 33 produced Project 20 NBC Specials in the series. Eleven of them were enhanced with narration provided by the mellifluous Alexander Scourby. The series became universally recognized as one of American television's most enduring and honored series, winning hundreds of national and international awards for broadcasts, including two prime time Emmy Awards.
1960-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
The post WWII period, 1945-1950 is recalled by narrator Bob Hope. Original msuic score by Robert Russell Bennett. Written by Richard Hanser. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt.#18782: PROJECT 20: NOT SO LONG AGO
Order1960-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
The post WWII period, 1945-1950 is recalled by narrator Bob Hope. Original msuic score by Robert Russell Bennett. Written by Richard Hanser. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Dupe of entry #9.
1960-03-13, WNBC, 52 min.
Alexander Scourby narrates. Music of the period is conducted by composer Robert Russell Bennett. Written by Richard Hanser. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Originally aired Oct. 16, 1959.1960-04-22, WNBC, 52 min.
The narration consists almost wholly of Mark Twain's words and is spoken by actor-playwright Howard Lindsay. Original music score by Robert Russell Bennett. Written by Richard Hanser. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt.1960-07-18, WNBC, 52 min.
The years 1900-1917 are documented with Alexander Scourby narrating and Robert Russell Bennett providing the score from popular songs of the time. First broadcast Nov. 21, 1957. Written by Henry Salomon and Richard Hanser. Produced by Salomon and directed by Donald B. Hyatt.1960-08-05, WNBC, 52 min.
Fred Allen narrates a chronicle of America and Americans from the end of World War I to Oct. 29, 1929. Robert Russell Bennett's musical score is made up of popular songs of the period. First telecast Dec. 6, 1956, this documentary was written and produced by Henry Salomon.
1960-11-22, WNBC, 50 min.
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Donald B. Hyatt
- Hoagy Carmichael
- Dorothy Loudon
- Mae Barnes
- Robin Roberts
- The Billy B. Quartet
- Eubie Blake
- Ralph Sutton
- Dick Wellstood
- The Wilbur De Paris Band
- William Nichols
- William Graham
- Clara Ward
- The Clara Ward Singers
A one hour video taped tuneful tour of the ragtime era reliving the excitement of the horse-and-buggy days when ragtime was born. Hoagy Carmichael introduces us to the ragtime era (1900-1917) with over fourteen songs and instrumentals being performed by performers Dorothy Loudon, Mae Barnes, Robin Roberts, Billy B. Quartet, Eubie Blake, Ralph Sutton, Dick Wellstood, the Wilbur de Paris Band and the Clara Ward Singers. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. Executive producer Donald B. Hyatt. Produced and written by William Nichols. Directed by William Graham. Broadcast live, tape and film.
1960-12-29, WNBC, 79 min.
This special documents World War II navel operations. Originally presented as a classic series of half hour weekly episodes, this show was a newly edited and concise version. Alexander Scourby narrated. Richard Hanser wrote the script and Robert Russell Bennett arranged the score by Richard Rodgers. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt.1961-03-28, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob Hope narrates. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Written by Richard Hanser and Rod Reed. Original music score by Robert Russell Bennett.1961-03-29, WNBC, 52 min.
Gary Cooper narrates the story of the American West between 1840 and 1900. The accent is on the "real"... the people, the land and the hardships that wed one to the other. Score by Robert Russell Bennett. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt, and written by Philip Reisman, Jr.#19135: PROJECT 20: THE REAL WEST
Order1961-03-29, WNBC, 52 min.
Gary Cooper narrates the story of the American West between 1840 and 1900. The accent is on the "real"... the people, the land and the hardships that wed one to the other. Score by Robert Russell Bennett. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt, and written by Philip Reisman, Jr. Duplicate of #77.
1961-09-17, WNBC, 53 min.
- Jack Benny
- Jimmy Durante
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Richard Hanser
- Donald B. Hyatt
- Fred Allen
- Phil Silvers
- Bob Hope
- Eddie Cantor
- Burns & Allen
- Laurel and Hardy
- W.C. Fields
- Groucho Marx
- George Burns
- Rod Reed
- Stan Laurel
- Buster Keaton
- Oliver Hardy
Samples of American humor from the beginnings till now are examined. A host of stars participate including Phil Silvers, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Eddie Cantor, Burns and Allen, Buster Keaton, Fred Allen, Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, Groucho Marx and Jack Benney. This premiere show for the series was produced by Donald B. Hyatt and his Project 20 staff. Written by Richard Hanser and Rod Reed. Original musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. Duplicate of #131.
1961-09-17, WNBC, 53 min.
- Jack Benny
- Jimmy Durante
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Richard Hanser
- Donald B. Hyatt
- Fred Allen
- Phil Silvers
- Bob Hope
- Eddie Cantor
- Burns & Allen
- Laurel and Hardy
- W.C. Fields
- Groucho Marx
- George Burns
- Rod Reed
- Stan Laurel
- Buster Keaton
- Oliver Hardy
Samples of American humor from the beginnings till now are examined. A host of stars participate including Phil Silvers, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Eddie Cantor, Burns and Allen, Buster Keaton, Fred Allen, Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, Groucho Marx and Jack Benney. This premiere show for the series was produced by Donald B. Hyatt and his Project 20 staff. Written by Richard Hanser and Rod Reed. Original musical score by Robert Russell Bennett.
1962-03-23, WNBC, 51 min.
Edward G. Robinson narrates the history of law breaking in the United States. The father of John Dillinger is interviewed. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Written by Philip Reisman Jr. Original music score by Robert Russell Bennett.1963-03-26, WNBC, 52 min.
Walter Brennan narrates this biography on Gary Cooper's private and show business career. Robert Russell Bennett composed the music for this loving tribute to the late actor. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Philip Reisman Jr. Arthur Godfrey is heard at the conclusion of the telecast praising Cooper and announcing the establishment of the Gary Cooper Cancer Research Fund administered by the American Cancer Society.1963-11-20, WNBC, 76 min.
Richard Boone narrates. Robert Russell Bennett composed and conducted the score for this look back at what Americans experienced during the early 1950's in war torn Korea. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser. Duplicate of #554.
1963-11-20, WNBC, 76 min.
Richard Boone narrates. Robert Russell Bennett composed and conducted the score for this look back at what Americans experienced during the early 1950's in war torn Korea. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser.1963-12-22, WNBC, 28 min.
Alexander Scourby narrates from passages in the Old and New Testaments - prophecies of the coming of the Messiah and descriptions of Christ's birth, his life and his ministry. Robert Russell Bennett composed the score. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser. First broadcast Dec. 20, 1960.1964-06-09, WNBC, 46 min.
Walter Brennan narrates this patriotic inquiry about the American Flag. Robert Russell Bennett contributes an original music score. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Philip Reisman Jr.1967-01-13, WNBC, 49 min.
Jose Ferrer narrates the chronicle of the immigrants who built America. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. Produced and directed by Donald Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser.1967-03-16, WNBC, 50 min.
Walter Brennan narrates the story of the American Plains Indians. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Philip Reisman Jr.1969-04-06, WNBC, 52 min.
Hit by Japanese aircraft on March 19, 1945, the aircraft carrier USS Franklin limped home from Japan- the most badly crippled ship ever to do so (724 crew members out of 3,400 died). Gene Kelly narrates this Special Projects documentary. Executive producer is Project XX's Donald B Hyatt; composer is Robert Russell Bennett.1969-04-24, WNBC, 51 min.
Melvin Douglas narrates a stirring portrait of our first President, George Washington. Robert Russell Bennett provides the musical score. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser.1970-01-07, WNBC, 52 min.
Milburn Stone, often using Charles Russell's own words, describes the man's personality and art. Charles Russell was a cowboy and an artist who displayed, in his realistic paintings, the vitality, beauty and cruelty of a life he knew intimately. Original score by Robert Russell Bennett. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Written by Richard Hanser.1970-05-02, WCBS, 41 min.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson reviews some of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Walter Cronkite conducts the interview at the LBJ Ranch in Texas.1970-05-27, WNBC, 48 min.
Milburn Stone narrates a romantic look at the Colorado Rockies. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Written by Richard Hanser. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. This was the last of the documentaries which began airing on Sept. 13, 1954 at irregular intervals for a total of sixteen years.