HY GARDNER CALLING - Sunday Night, half hour broadcast, weekly, WRCA Ch. 4 New York City - 11:30pm - 12:30am  April 29, 1956-January 13, 1957

HY GARDNER - Mon-Fri, weekdays, WRCA CH. 4 New York City 11:15-11:25pm, 11:20-11:30pm, 11:15-11:30pm September 10, 1956-January 25, 1957

TONIGHT: AMERICA AFTER DARK Hy Gardner ten minute segments "Face to Face" (New format replacing Steve Allen's TONIGHT!,
revised format series hosted by Jack Lescoulie.Last broadcast January 28, 1957 - July 26, 1958 (M-F 11:15pm - 1:00am).   

HY GARDNER CALLING - February 12, 1958 - September 3, 1958
WABD (Dumont). 30 minute broadcast Wednesday evenings 8:30-9:00pm.

HY GARDNER CALLING - September 10, 1958 - January 14, 1959 
WNEW. 30 minute broadcast Wednesday evenings 8:30 - 9:00pm

HY GARDNER SHOW - October 25, 1959-August 14, 1960 WNEW 45 minute and 60 minute broadcast, Sunday evenings 10-11pm.

HY GARDNER SHOW - September 24, 1960 - September 29, 1962 WOR one hour weekly broadcast, Saturday evenings 12am-1am.

HY GARDNER SHOW - October 21, 1962 - April 4, 1964 WOR one hour weekly broadcast Saturdays or Sundays 7:00pm-8:00pm.

HY GARDNER SHOW - September 26, 1964-January 10, 1965 WOR one hour weekly broadcast Saturday 11:30pm-12:30am or 12:00am-1:00am.


Hy Gardner was a well-known New York Herald-Tribune columnist.  He  appeared regularly on Tonight! and America After Dark, a short-term substitute for Tonight! after Steve Allen abandoned it early in 1957. Gardner specialized in profiling show business celebrities and other news makers, and he hosted a nightly ten-minute TV interview program in New York called Face to Face. His weekly Sunday-night show, Hy Gardner Calling!, also aired only in the New York area and consisted of interviews conducted by telephone, with the subject seemingly at home, but actually seated in one studio, while Gardner sat at his desk in another. The telephone hook-up was real, and there was no physical proximity between host and guest. The show premiered in 1954 ? on New York City’s NBC affiliate station WRCA-TV, Channel 4, and ran until 1965. 

Hy Gardner interviews Elvis Presley, hours after he appeared on The Sunday Night STEVE ALLEN SHOW, singing "HOUND DOG."
This short interview would be the only one that Presley would agree to do on television. Milton Berle was the catalyst for making this appearance happen.                                                                                                                   

           June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971

ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles. 

 Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
 
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.   

From Hollywood, Guest host, actor Charles Laughton introduces Elvis Presley.                             

Ed Sullivan's guest is Elvis Presley.                          

Israelis advance into Egypt within eighteen miles of the Suez Canal. Tension in Washington as Eisenhower conducts an emergency meeting with top chiefs, press secretary Hagerty says the United States will assist in reconciling Middle East problems, Elvis Presley receives a polio shot, Maria Callas appears in Metropolitan Opera House season opener, Former New Jersey Govenor Walter Edge dies, Hungary says Russia will begin withdrawing troops from Budapest but fighting continues. There is a Piels Beer commercial featuring the voices of Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding.                                                                                                       

In his opening monologue, Bob talks about Elvis Presley.                         

Highlights: "Eisenhower Doctrine" to curb Middle East aggression, the US to give military aid to countries if so desired, Russians denounce Eisenhower speech and policy, actress Marie McDonald relates kidnapping incident, Elvis Presley gets a pre-induction exam                         

           June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971

ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles. 

 Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
 
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.   

On this show, Ed Sullivan congratulates Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson on his retirement from baseball, other guests include Sugar Ray Robinson, and Elvis Presley who sings,
"Hound Dog," (complete)
"Love Me Tender," (partial)
"Heartbreak Hotel," (partial)

Elvis Presley thanks all of his fans and introduces his biggest record, 
"Don't Be Cruel," (complete),
"Too Much," (partial)
"In My Arms To Take." (partial)                                              

April 28th, 1957-September 14th, 1958-ABC

A half-hour interview series with host Mike Wallace.

Mike Wallace interviews Elsa Maxwell. Topics include her opinions on international party makers, personalities such as Khrushchev, Jayne Mansfield, Elvis Presley, Maria Callas, Cleveland Amory, the immorality in high society, and divorce. 



                                                                          

Music special starring Elvis Presley singing a mix of some of his old record hits and some new songs, plus some contemporary songs written for the show. 

Duplicate Of # 5227.            

After a seven year absence from concert performing to focus on the film industry, Elvis Presley makes his comeback in this one-hour NBC-TV Special. It re-launched Presley's career and was the most watched television program of the 1968 TV season.             

Music special starring Elvis Presley singing a mix of some of his old record hits and some new songs, plus some contemporary songs written for the show.    

Elvis Presley, all-time rock 'n' roll king, makes his first television appearance in eight years. "Singer Presents Elvis"  is the first television special of his own. Elvis stated to 60 television editors in a rehearsal hall at NBC's Burbank studios,  California Studios. conference, "I'm doing a special now because I figure the time is right and today's music is right."

Elvis rocks through a nostalgic medley of his hits: "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "All Shook Up," "Can't Help Falling in Love with You," "Memories" and his seasonal hit, "Blue Christmas."

A segment has Elvis singing "Nothingsville," "Big Boss Man," "Little Egypt," and "Trouble."

Presley also sings "Baby What You Want Me (To Do)," and two new songs written especially for the show, "Memories" and the finale, "If I Can Dream."

Also, Elvis joins The Blossoms vocal group singing "Where Could I Go but to the Lord?" "Up Above My Head," and "Saved!"  

NOTE: At the beginning of the broadcast NBC announcer states,
'NBC Tuesday Night At the Movies' will not be presented so that we may bring you the Elvis Presley Special, and the Brigitte Bardot Special."                           

The story of Elvis Presley from his birth to his death. 

Many hours of coverage.             

President Richard Nixon greets Elvis Presley at the White House.             

Two Royal Ulster officers killed by booby-trapped bomb attached to their car by IRA. Elvis Presley's "Aloha From Hawaii" becomes the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer.         

Elvis Presley in concert, singing 18 songs and two medleys, with the core of the show a 60-minute benefit concert that was transmitted live and delayed around the world on January 14, with an added segment taped afterward for this program. 

Dupe Of # 5225.             

1973 documentary with emphasis on Presley the performer with excerpts from his 1972 cross-country tour, including backstage, informal moments and scenes from his early appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.             

 Daytime news update daily TV broadcast brief of  latest developments. 

Russian teacher states, before committing suicide, that he and Lee Harvey Owsald planned the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Iran has a second major Earthquake. Cuba plans to host basketball game in Cuba with American team, first time in 16 years. Elvis Presley is in the hospital with the Flu. 

Chuck Scarborough hosts, who joined WNBC News Center in New York in 1974. In 1980 he became co-anchor on News 4 New York.

WNBC news anchor Chuck Scarborough reports on the death of Elvis Presley. Additional reports from David Brinkley. In addition to the above, an NBC special on Elvis Presley - "The Life and Times of Elvis Presley" with anchor David Brinkley reporting.   

Dupe Of # 5224.           

On August 16th, 1971, John Chancellor became the new anchorman replacing David Brinkley. Chancellor and Brinkley were teamed together, though Brinkley's role fluctuated between co-anchor and commentator. In October 1979, Brinkley left NBC Nightly News. In 1981, Brinkley became a commentator for ABC World News Tonight. 

A report on the death of Elvis Presley who died on August 16th, 1977.                                      

The "11 O'Clock Report" with anchor Rolland Smith, who along with Ed Rabel report on the death of Elvis Presley.             

On August 16th, 1971, John Chancellor became the new anchorman replacing David Brinkley. Chancellor and Brinkley were teamed together, though Brinkley's role fluctuated between co-anchor and commentator. In October 1979, Brinkley left NBC Nightly News. In 1981, Brinkley became a commentator for ABC World News Tonight.  

A special report on the death of Elvis Presley.                                     

Charles Kuralt reports on the assessment of the impact of Elvis Presley who died August 16, 1977. 

Dupe Of # 5223.            

On August 16th, 1971, John Chancellor became the new anchorman replacing David Brinkley. Chancellor and Brinkley were teamed together, though Brinkley's role fluctuated between co-anchor and commentator. In October 1979, Brinkley left NBC Nightly News. In 1981, Brinkley became a commentator for ABC World News Tonight.     

A special report on the funeral of Elvis Presley.                                  

Final Four broadcasts (part three, four, five, and  six) airing on September 14, 15, 16, & 17, 1977.

This Elvis Presley special tribute begins with his death and looks back at his special qualities. Personal reminiscences from family members and friends are heard...integrated with music and lyrics Elvis Presley made popular. 

Wink Martindale narrates.   

NOTE: Included in this tribute are parts three, four, five and six containing a total of 7 hours of programming. 
Parts one and two are missing.         

The third and final rock music awards is presented in a two hour live broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium. 
Fleetwood Mac dominates with five awards. 

The hosts: Olivia Newton-John  and Peter Frampton, honoring winners in 15 categories judged by a nationwide panel of critics.

 Additional entertainment is slated from Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Rod Stewart. Scheduled presenters: The Beach Boys, Kiss, Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Kate Jackson.

SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS

"Instrumental Theme From ROCKY"...........Bill Conti

Tribute to Elvis Presley...............................Stevie Wonder

"Signed, Sealed, and Delivered"..................Peter Frampton
"The Greatest Love of All"............................George Benson  

NOTE: 
At the last minute, Cher, who was scheduled to co host this Live Television Special  broadcast, was replaced by Olivia Newton-John.                                                                  

Elvis Presley in concert, two months before his death on August 16, 1977. There are interviews with his fans and scenes of him backstage. This program primarily broadcasts his last concerts taped in Omaha, Nebraska and in Rapid City, South Dakota. At the conclusion of the concert, Elvis father Vernon Presley speaks. 

A repeat of the concert first telecast June 21st, 1977.           

A tribute to Elvis Presley three months after his death. His last two concerts in Omaha and Rapid City, Iowa are shown.         

Don K. Reed Show (WCBS F.M. 101) Radio Special tribute remembering Elvis Presley.

Part one and two of a four part 8 hour documentary biography of Elvis Presley's life and music that includes exclusive interviews with friends and family. These first two parts covers the 1950's.

NOTE:

In 2002, After 27 years on the air, Don K. Reed's "Doo Wopp Shop", then New York's only major station "Oldies" program, was pulled from the air by WCBS-FM

Don's show was the last place in New York City that a recording artist could be interviewed on the air; on the musical subject of his or her choice. It was the last place that New York radio listeners could hear directly from their Rock 'n' Roll favorites.

An artist would walk into Don's studio and Don would ask, "What would you like to talk about tonight and which of your songs would you like me to play?"
When Don's show went down, New York lost a resting place for Oldies fans, weary of today's music
and today's impersonal radio.                       

Supreme Court rules on profiting from Elvis Presley's name and image. Campaign news on the eve of the 1980 Presidential election.