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#6965: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1954-09-27, WRCA, 43 min.

September 27,1954-January 25,1957
Tonight! starring Steve Allen begins airing locally at 11:15pm, for 15 minutes, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer. From 11:30 to 1:00am the broadcast aired nationally.

The basic format of The Tonight Show was established during Allen's tenure: an opening monologue, a segment involving the studio audience (through interviews or games such as "Stump the Band"), and a simple set (a desk and chair for the host, a couch for the guests) were all trademarks of the Allen era. Allen inaugurated the out-of-town broadcast (the first one was done from Miami), the one guest show (Carl Sandburg was the first solo guest), and the one topic show (entire programs were devoted to such subjects as narcotics, civil rights, and black music). Allen also established the practice of paying his guests only "scale," the minimum fee required by union-network contract (this practice led to a highly publicized feud between Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan and later between Jack Paar and Ed Sullivan, as Sullivan paid top dollar for his guests). Though Allen's Tonight! show closely resembled the shows of his successors, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, it was a more musical show; Allen himself was an accomplished musician and composer (he wrote his theme, "This Could Be The Start of Something Big"), and he employed a nucleus of musical regulars on his show. In addition to announcer – sidekick Gene Rayburn, the show featured singers Steve Lawrence (who was only seventeen when he began singing on Allen's local show), Eydie Gormé (who subsequently married Steve Lawrence), Andy Williams (who later hosted several series of his own), and Pat Marshall (who was succeeded by Pat Kirby). Skitch Henderson led the Orchestra.

Steve Allen makes his network television Tonight! Show debut. The broadcast accents comedy, song & music. News & sports are handled by Gene Rayburn.

#5893a: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1954-12-09, WRCA, 54 min.

September 27, 1954 - January 25, 1957
The first host of THE TONIGHT SHOW, which was then titled TONIGHT!, Steve Allen began his broadcast career as a disc jockey. On July 27, 1953 Steve Allen began hosting a local show over WRCA-TV which ran from 11:20 P.M. to Midnight , Mondays through Fridays, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer, developed by station executive Ted Cott to lure a potential sponsor, Rupert Breweries, away from a late-night show on New York's Channel 7 (TALK OF THE TOWN), hosted by Louis Nye, who would later be featured on Steve Allen's Sunday Night Variety Show.

After a successful fourteen-month local run, THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW became a network show. Beginning September 27, 1954, the show retitled TONIGHT!, and expanded to 105 minutes from 40 minutes.

This rare early December 9, 1954 TV Audio Air Check recorded only nine weeks after the debut of TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN, profiles composer Johnny Mercer at his natural best.

In this informal broadcast Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme give tribute to Johnny Mercer. Over 20 songs are sung written by Mercer including "Lazy Bones," co-written with Hoagy Carmichael, a;nd "I'm An Old Cow Hand."

Eydie Gorme sings "P.S. I Love You." Steve sings "Love is the Face in the Misty Light."

In a separate segment Steve Allen introduces. from Rockefeller Center in New York City, the melodic strains of the one hundred voice Rockefeller Center Choristers. It is the 16th year that they have sung Christmas music beneath the Rockefeller Christmas tree which was erected today.

Steve asks Mercer how he got started, and to state how he first met Hoagy Carmichael.

With Skitch Henderson at the piano. Steve and Johnny sing "You Have To Accent The Positive." Steve Lawrence sings, "Angel Eyes."
Johnny Mercer sings "Watcher Gonna Swing Tonight, " "Rain or Come Shine," "Old Black Magic," "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby," and "One For My Baby." Eydie sings, "When the Angels Sing."

In a separate skit Steve Allen and Johnny Mercer play Interrogator and defendant...Mercer questioned as to what is the one necessary integrity that a composer has to have to be a song writer...searching for imaginary lyrics reflecting LOVE through its lyrics.

Back at the piano, Steve and Johnny sing "Too Marvelous For Words," "Pardon My Southern Accent," Skylark." "Dream," "Fools Rush in," " Goody Goody," "Blues in the Night," with the NBC orchestra.

Johnny Mercer sings himself off with lyrics thanking Steve Allen for the tribute and inviting him to be a guest on his show tonight.

NOTE: Sound of this Television Audio Air Check is PRISTINE. A rare return to an early TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN broadcast when Late Night Television was so informal and relaxed with open ended time dedicated to a person or topic.
THE ONLY EXTANT BROADCAST RECORD IN THE COUNTRY.

#10572: TONITE! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-02-00, NBC, min.

     September 27,1954-January 25,1957 
Tonight! starring Steve Allen begins airing locally at 11:15pm, for 15 minutes, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer. From 11:30 to 1:00am the broadcast aired nationally.  

Eight different Steve Allen Tonight Show excerpts, compilations from telecasts of February, 1956. 


Elaine Stritch sings "Easy Street" and one other song. 
Pat Kirby sings "Everytime" 
Andy Williams sings "Stormy Weather"

Top innovator of jazz music, Willie McLeish Smith plays "Zig-Zag"
Piano "Finger Busting."        

Turk Murphy- jazz musician struts his stuff

Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme duet "I Sing Flat"

Meg Miles- sings "St. Louis Blues " "Sing On Baby" and "You Shed a Tear For Me."

Steve Allen sings a 1936 Benny Goodman tune: "When a Lady Meets a Gentleman Down South " 

Ted Lewis sings: "Be Yourself" "Still Going Strong " With original clarinet plays 1917 Beginnings "The Good Old Tiger Rag" 

The Three Haircuts comic routine

American jazz vocal team, Jackie Cain and Roy Kral (February 20th, 1956) sing "Cheerful and Yearful" "You Smell So Good" and " Mountain Greenery"

#9496: TONITE! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-02-29, NBC, 58 min.

     September 27,1954-January 25,1957 
Tonight! starring Steve Allen begins airing locally at 11:15pm, for 15 minutes, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer. From 11:30 to 1:00am the broadcast aired nationally.  

A tribute to George Gershwin.  Steve Allen is joined by many admiring show business celebrities for this special broadcast.  


Duplicate of 10563.

#10563: TONITE! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-02-29, NBC, 58 min.

     September 27,1954-January 25,1957 
Tonight! starring Steve Allen begins airing locally at 11:15pm, for 15 minutes, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer. From 11:30 to 1:00am the broadcast aired nationally.  

A tribute to George Gershwin.  Steve Allen is joined by many admiring show business celebrities for this special broadcast.  


Duplicate of 9496

#10573: STEVE ALLEN TONIGHT SHOW, THE

1956-03-06, NBC, 60 min.

September 27th, 1954- January 25th, 1957 (NBC)

Starring Steve Allen. 

The following are excerpts from Steve Allen Tonight Shows of March 6th, 7, 8, 9, 12, 1956

Highlights: 

Orchestra plays "Mambo The Most." 

Steve Lawrence and Doc Severinsen "Young Man With a Horn" 

Eydie Gorme sings "Too Close For Comfort"

Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme sing "A Fine Romance"

Joe Bushkin plays on piano "Hallelujah" from his album "Midnight Rhapsody"

Bushkin also plays "September Song"

"The Mouth Mansfield Blues" Skitch Henderson and Orchestra 

Pat Kirby sings "Young Love"

Andy Williams sings "Caprice in May" 

Meg Miles sings "13 Men and Only One Gal in Town" and "Can't Help Loving Dat Man" on program of March 7th, 1956. 

Andy Williams sings "I'll Never Smile Again" 

Blues and jazz saxophonist Sam "The Man" Taylor plays "Harlem Nocturne" and "Cloud Burst"

March 6th, 1956- Woody Herman and his Orchestra play "The Square Circle "

Steve Allen and Woody Herman talk about drummer Will Bradley Jr.
and Bill Harris, Jr.

Victor Feldman playing vibes

Woody Herman sings "Stars Fell On Alabama"

#9479: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-03-27, NBC, 38 min.

   Steve Allen pays tribute to music song writer & composer Burton Lane. Regulars on the show sing many of his songs. Burton relates to Steve's various interesting facts about his life including how he came to become a composer.

#6967C: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-03-27, WRCA, 15 min.

September 27, 1954 - January 25, 1957

Steve Allen pays tribute to composer, Burton Lane, who discusses with Steve his early life and career. Lane sings a melody of his most famous songs.

Other highlights:

Steve sings "It Means The Lady's In Love With You."
Eydie Gorme sings "There's A Great Day Coming, Manaia."
Eydie and Andy Williams sing "How About You."
Andy sings "You're Breaking My Heart."

The first host of THE TONIGHT SHOW, which was then titled TONIGHT!, Steve Allen began his broadcast career as a disc jockey. On July 27, 1953 Steve Allen began hosting a local show over WRCA-TV which ran from 11:20 P.M. to Midnight , Mondays through Fridays, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer, developed by station executive Ted Cott to lure a potential sponsor, Rupert Breweries, away from a late-night show on New York's Channel 7 (TALK OF THE TOWN), hosted by Louis Nye, who would later be featured on Steve Allen's Sunday Night Variety Show.

After a successful fourteen-month local run, THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW became a network show. Beginning September 27, 1954, the show retitled TONIGHT!, and expanded to 105 minutes from 40 minutes.

NOTE: Sound of this Television Audio Air Check is PRISTINE. A rare return to an early TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN broadcast when Late Night Television was so informal and relaxed with open ended time dedicated to a person, topic, music, or just impromptu comedy.
The basic format of The Tonight! Show was established during Allen's tenure: an opening monologue, a segment involving the studio audience (through interviews or games such as "Stump the Band"), and a simple set (a desk and chair for the host, a couch for the guests), all trademarks of the Allen era. Allen inaugurated the out-of-town broadcast (the first one was done from Miami), the one guest show (Carl Sandburg was the first solo guest), and the one topic show (entire programs devoted to such subjects as narcotics, civil rights, and black music). Allen also established the practice of paying his guests only "scale," the minimum fee required by union-network contract (this practice led to a highly publicized feud between Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan and later between Jack Paar and Ed Sullivan, as Sullivan paid top dollar for his guests). Though Allen's Tonight! show closely resembled the shows of his successors, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, it was more a musical show; Allen himself was an accomplished musician and composer (he wrote his theme, "This Could Be The Start of Something Big"), and he employed a nucleus of musical regulars on his show. In addition to announcer – sidekick Gene Rayburn, the show featured singers Steve Lawrence (who was only seventeen when he began singing on Allen's local show), Eydie Gormé (who subsequently married Steve Lawrence), Andy Williams (who later hosted several series of his own), and Pat Marshall (who was succeeded by Pat Kirby). Skitch Henderson led the Orchestra.

#10520: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-03-27, WRCA, 15 min.

September 27, 1954 - January 25, 1957

Steve Allen pays tribute to composer, Burton Lane, who discusses with Steve his early life and career. Lane sings a melody of his most famous songs.

Other highlights:

Steve sings "It Means The Lady's In Love With You."
Eydie Gorme sings "There's A Great Day Coming, Manaia."
Eydie and Andy Williams sing "How About You."
Andy sings "You're Breaking My Heart."

The first host of THE TONIGHT SHOW, which was then titled TONIGHT!, Steve Allen began his broadcast career as a disc jockey. On July 27, 1953 Steve Allen began hosting a local show over WRCA-TV which ran from 11:20 P.M. to Midnight , Mondays through Fridays, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer, developed by station executive Ted Cott to lure a potential sponsor, Rupert Breweries, away from a late-night show on New York's Channel 7 (TALK OF THE TOWN), hosted by Louis Nye, who would later be featured on Steve Allen's Sunday Night Variety Show.

After a successful fourteen-month local run, THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW became a network show. Beginning September 27, 1954, the show retitled TONIGHT!, and expanded to 105 minutes from 40 minutes.

NOTE: Sound of this Television Audio Air Check is PRISTINE. A rare return to an early TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN broadcast when Late Night Television was so informal and relaxed with open ended time dedicated to a person, topic, music, or just impromptu comedy.
The basic format of The Tonight! Show was established during Allen's tenure: an opening monologue, a segment involving the studio audience (through interviews or games such as "Stump the Band"), and a simple set (a desk and chair for the host, a couch for the guests), all trademarks of the Allen era. Allen inaugurated the out-of-town broadcast (the first one was done from Miami), the one guest show (Carl Sandburg was the first solo guest), and the one topic show (entire programs devoted to such subjects as narcotics, civil rights, and black music). Allen also established the practice of paying his guests only "scale," the minimum fee required by union-network contract (this practice led to a highly publicized feud between Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan and later between Jack Paar and Ed Sullivan, as Sullivan paid top dollar for his guests). Though Allen's Tonight! show closely resembled the shows of his successors, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, it was more a musical show; Allen himself was an accomplished musician and composer (he wrote his theme, "This Could Be The Start of Something Big"), and he employed a nucleus of musical regulars on his show. In addition to announcer – sidekick Gene Rayburn, the show featured singers Steve Lawrence (who was only seventeen when he began singing on Allen's local show), Eydie Gormé (who subsequently married Steve Lawrence), Andy Williams (who later hosted several series of his own), and Pat Marshall (who was succeeded by Pat Kirby). Skitch Henderson led the Orchestra.

Duplicate of 6967C.

#6967E: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-04-06, WRCA, 25 min.

September 27, 1954 - January 25, 1957

This broadcasts is joined in progress at 12:30am April 7, 1956.
Highlights:

Andy Williams and Pat Kirby sing "There Will Never Be Another You, " and "I Thought About You."

Steve plays piano.

Eydie Gorme sings, "And The Angels Sing."

Steve Allen introduces Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar and Ray Brown on Bass. Two numbers by the Oscar Peterson Trio are performed, "Will You Still Be Mine?" and "How About You."

Steve mentions new album by the trio, and that after winding up their act currently at Basin Street, they will be in Philadelphia performing at The Blue Note.

Steve, who praises Oscar, briefly chats with him about current and future engagements by the Oscar Peterson Trio (9 minute segment).
Gene Rayburn signs off with a station break.

NOTE: One of the very first television appearances by Oscar Peterson, 30 years old at the time, and of the Oscar Peterson Trio performing together on network TV.

The first host of THE TONIGHT SHOW, which was then titled TONIGHT!, Steve Allen, began his broadcast career as a disc jockey. On July 27, 1953 Steve Allen began hosting a local show over WRCA-TV which ran from 11:20 P.M. to Midnight , Mondays through Fridays, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer, developed by station executive Ted Cott to lure a potential sponsor, Rupert Breweries, away from a late-night show on New York's Channel 7 (TALK OF THE TOWN), hosted by Louis Nye, who would later be featured on Steve Allen's Sunday Night Variety Show.

After a successful fourteen-month local run, THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW became a network show. Beginning September 27, 1954, the show retitled TONIGHT!, and expanded to 105 minutes from 40 minutes.

NOTE: Sound of this Television Audio Air Check is PRISTINE. A rare return to an early TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN broadcast when Late Night Television was so informal and relaxed with open ended time dedicated to a person, topic, music, or just impromptu comedy.
The basic format of The Tonight! Show was established during Allen's tenure: an opening monologue, a segment involving the studio audience (through interviews or games such as "Stump the Band"), and a simple set (a desk and chair for the host, a couch for the guests), all trademarks of the Allen era. Allen inaugurated the out-of-town broadcast (the first one was done from Miami), the one guest show (Carl Sandburg was the first solo guest), and the one topic show (entire programs devoted to such subjects as narcotics, civil rights, and black music). Allen also established the practice of paying his guests only "scale," the minimum fee required by union-network contract (this practice led to a highly publicized feud between Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan and later between Jack Paar and Ed Sullivan, as Sullivan paid top dollar for his guests). Though Allen's Tonight! show closely resembled the shows of his successors, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, it was more a musical show; Allen himself was an accomplished musician and composer (he wrote his theme, "This Could Be The Start of Something Big"), and he employed a nucleus of musical regulars on his show. In addition to announcer – sidekick Gene Rayburn, the show featured singers Steve Lawrence (who was only seventeen when he began singing on Allen's local show), Eydie Gormé (who subsequently married Steve Lawrence), Andy Williams (who later hosted several series of his own), and Pat Marshall (who was succeeded by Pat Kirby). Skitch Henderson led the Orchestra.

#10476: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-04-06, WRCA, 25 min.

September 27, 1954 - January 25, 1957

This broadcasts is joined in progress at 12:30am April 7, 1956.
Highlights:

Andy Williams and Pat Kirby sing "There Will Never Be Another You, " and "I Thought About You."

Steve plays piano.

Eydie Gorme sings, "And The Angels Sing."

Steve Allen introduces Oscar Peterson on piano, Herb Ellis on guitar and Ray Brown on Bass. Two numbers by the Oscar Peterson Trio are performed, "Will You Still Be Mine?" and "How About You."

Steve mentions new album by the trio, and that after winding up their act currently at Basin Street, they will be in Philadelphia performing at The Blue Note.

Steve, who praises Oscar, briefly chats with him about current and future engagements by the Oscar Peterson Trio (9 minute segment).
Gene Rayburn signs off with a station break.

NOTE: One of the very first television appearances by Oscar Peterson, 30 years old at the time, and of the Oscar Peterson Trio performing together on network TV.

The first host of THE TONIGHT SHOW, which was then titled TONIGHT!, Steve Allen, began his broadcast career as a disc jockey. On July 27, 1953 Steve Allen began hosting a local show over WRCA-TV which ran from 11:20 P.M. to Midnight , Mondays through Fridays, sponsored by Knickerbocker Beer, developed by station executive Ted Cott to lure a potential sponsor, Rupert Breweries, away from a late-night show on New York's Channel 7 (TALK OF THE TOWN), hosted by Louis Nye, who would later be featured on Steve Allen's Sunday Night Variety Show.

After a successful fourteen-month local run, THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW became a network show. Beginning September 27, 1954, the show retitled TONIGHT!, and expanded to 105 minutes from 40 minutes.

NOTE: Sound of this Television Audio Air Check is PRISTINE. A rare return to an early TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN broadcast when Late Night Television was so informal and relaxed with open ended time dedicated to a person, topic, music, or just impromptu comedy.
The basic format of The Tonight! Show was established during Allen's tenure: an opening monologue, a segment involving the studio audience (through interviews or games such as "Stump the Band"), and a simple set (a desk and chair for the host, a couch for the guests), all trademarks of the Allen era. Allen inaugurated the out-of-town broadcast (the first one was done from Miami), the one guest show (Carl Sandburg was the first solo guest), and the one topic show (entire programs devoted to such subjects as narcotics, civil rights, and black music). Allen also established the practice of paying his guests only "scale," the minimum fee required by union-network contract (this practice led to a highly publicized feud between Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan and later between Jack Paar and Ed Sullivan, as Sullivan paid top dollar for his guests). Though Allen's Tonight! show closely resembled the shows of his successors, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, it was more a musical show; Allen himself was an accomplished musician and composer (he wrote his theme, "This Could Be The Start of Something Big"), and he employed a nucleus of musical regulars on his show. In addition to announcer – sidekick Gene Rayburn, the show featured singers Steve Lawrence (who was only seventeen when he began singing on Allen's local show), Eydie Gormé (who subsequently married Steve Lawrence), Andy Williams (who later hosted several series of his own), and Pat Marshall (who was succeeded by Pat Kirby). Skitch Henderson led the Orchestra.

Duplicate of 6967E.

#10570: PERSON TO PERSON WITH EDWARD R. MURROW

1958-10-03, CBS, 15 min.

 

PERSON TO PERSON hosted by Edward R. Murrow - Oct. 2, 1953, through June 29, 1959. Charles Collingwood hosted from Oct. 16, 1959, through Sept. 15, 1961. 

When Collingwood took over as host about half of the series' programs originated from foreign locations and were pre-recorded on videotape. While many of the Murrow segments exist on kinescope and can be accessed, most of the Collingwood segments are not available. 

Edward R. Murrow interviews the husband and wife singing team of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme in New York City.
Also, advice columnist Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby) is interviewed in Burlingame, California. (5 minutes).

#7330: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW

1959-02-09, ABC, 00 min.

September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959.

Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.

#7342: PERRY COMO'S KRAFT MUSIC HALL

1961-02-08, NBC, 00 min.

September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.

#7153: GARRY MOORE SHOW

1963-01-08, WCBS, ?? min.

September 30th, 1958-June 16th, 1964

The Garry Moore variety series made a star out of Carol Burnett,brought back Allen Funt's Candid Camera and showcased many fine musical and comedic talents from 1958-1964.The highlight of most shows was "That Wonderful Year," consisting of film clips, comedy sketches and production numbers based on the events and styles of a given year.

Regulars: Garry Moore, Carol Burnett (1959-1962), Dorothy Loudon (1962-1964),Allen Funt (1959-1960, Durward Kirby (1958-1964)and Marion Lorne (1958-1962).

"That Wonderful Year" is 1924.

#1343: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE

1963-03-13, WNBC, 52 min.

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.

#1349: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE

1963-12-17, WNBC, 52 min.

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.

#9457: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE

1964-05-22, NBC, 88 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.

Johnny's guests are George Jessel, Eydie Gorme, Jack Bailey, Leon Bibb, The Aradcom Choral Group. Open of show recorded, but missing Johnny Carson monologue. All else complete including "Stump The Band" segment.

#14622: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1964-10-09, NBC, 36 min.

September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965

Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films.

Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory.

Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace.

After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).

Jack's guests are Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, and Bill Cosby.

#V21: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1964-10-09, NBC, min.

     September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965

Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films.  

Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. 

Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. 

After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of  producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).

#14630: ILGW CAMPAIGN MESSAGES ON BEHALF OF DEMOCRATS, THE: PROGRAM 2

1964-10-14, , 13 min.

The second in a series of programs presented by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union on behalf of Democrats.

Comments by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Henry Fonda, Janet Leigh, and former President Harry S. Truman.

#719: YOUR ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS

1964-11-26, WNBC, 52 min.

Dean Martin, Eydie Gorme and Al Hirt headline this songfest of musical favorites selected from a Readers Digest Poll.

Highlights:

"Begin The Beguine," "As Time Goes Bye,"........Dean, Eydie, Al

"Some Enchanted Evening," "Sentimental Journey," Tonight,"
"I Left My Heart In San Francisco," "Night and Day"...Dean, Eydie

"Greensleeves," "Summertime," "Autumn Leaves,"....Eydie

"Exodus," "Cool Water," Stardust"..............................Al

"Old Man River," Moon River,"..................................Dean

"Tea For Two," " You'll Never Walk Alone".................Dean, Al

This Thanksgiving Day tune-fest features the song stylings of Eydie Gorme and Dean Martin, plus both instrumental and vocal contributions from trumpeter Al Hirt. The evening's repertoire is made up of the public's all-time favorite songs as determined by a poll conducted by Reader's Digest. Conducting his own arrangements of these time-honored chestnuts (and staving off staleness in the process) is musical director Jerry Fielding, about five years removed from both the end of his HUAAC-created exile (1959).

#1377: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: THE AMERICAN GIRL, THE

1965-03-02, WNBC, 52 min.

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.

#2536: FANFARE (WITH AL HIRT)

1965-06-19, WCBS, 47 min.

June 19, 1965-September 11, 1965. This was the first broadcast of the series. Trumpeter Al Hirt hosts this variety hour, a summer replacement for "Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine." Hirt leads his own musical group each week, presenting top name guest stars, comedy and novelty acts, with music as part of each routine. 
A full orchestra backs the show which is recorded on tape 
in New York. 12 broadcasts in the series.

#4779: STEVE LAWRENCE SHOW, THE

1965-10-25, WCBS, 52 min.

September 13, 1965-December 13, 1965. Steve Lawrence's Monday-night variety hour lasted only thirteen weeks. Regulars included comics Charles Nelson Reilly and Betty Walker.

#4786: STEVE LAWRENCE SHOW, THE

1965-12-13, WCBS, 52 min.

September 13, 1965-December 13, 1965. Steve Lawrence's Monday-night variety hour lasted only thirteen weeks. Regulars included comics Charles Nelson Reilly and Betty Walker.

#7086: ED SULLIVAN SHOW

1966-04-03, WCBS, 00 min.

#1244: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE

1967-02-05, 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.

#7212: JACKIE GLEASON SHOW,THE

1967-02-25, CBS, 00 min.

Gene Kelly emcee's Jackie's 51st birthday.

#6999: BEST ON RECORD: GRAMMY AWARDS

1967-05-24, NBC, 60 min.

   Ninth annual Grammy Awards Telecast.
Produced by George Schlatter.
Telecast on Video Tape from Hollywood, London and New York.

Ella Fitzgerald, The Beatles, Eydie Gorme, Louis Armstrong and others perform.  

Producer George Schlatter logged 15,000 miles to tape this year's Grammy Award winners. Performances by some of the winners of this year's Grammy Awards, made by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), annually, this year announced March 2nd and presented at various dinners around the country on that date. The re-created performances will also be introduced on the program by other top show business stars.

#19613: BEST ON RECORD: GRAMMY AWARDS 9TH ANNUAL TELECAST

1967-05-24, NBC, 180 min.

   Ninth annual Grammy Awards Telecast.
Produced by George Schlatter.
Telecast on Video Tape from Hollywood, London and New York.

Ella Fitzgerald, The Beatles, Eydie Gorme, Louis Armstrong and others perform.  

Producer George Schlatter logged 15,000 miles to tape this year's Grammy Award winners. Performances by some of the winners of this year's Grammy Awards, made by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), annually, this year announced March 2nd and presented at various dinners around the country on that date. The re-created performances will also be introduced on the program by other top show business stars. 

Ella Fitzgerald receives The Golden Achievement Award.    

Duplicate of #7704.

#7704: BEST ON RECORD: GRAMMY AWARDS 9TH ANNUAL TELECAST

1967-05-24, NBC, 180 min.

   Ninth annual Grammy Awards Telecast.
Produced by George Schlatter.
Telecast on Video Tape from Hollywood, London and New York.

Ella Fitzgerald, The Beatles, Eydie Gorme, Louis Armstrong and others perform.  

Producer George Schlatter logged 15,000 miles to tape this year's Grammy Award winners. Performances by some of the winners of this year's Grammy Awards, made by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), annually, this year announced March 2nd and presented at various dinners around the country on that date. The re-created performances will also be introduced on the program by other top show business stars. 

Ella Fitzgerald receives The Golden Achievement Award.

#5089: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE

1967-10-16, WNBC, 52 min.

Bob and his guests in an hour of satire and song.

#7734: BOB HOPE PRESENTS THE CHRYSLER THEATRE

1967-10-16, NBC, min.

This broadcast is archived, not complete. Excerpt.

#3029: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE

1967-11-14, WABC, 52 min.

January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."

#8414: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE: "TWO ON THE AISLE."

1968-04-03, WNBC, 52 min.

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Two on the Aisle" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week. This is the "Two On The Aisle" broadcast.
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme pay tribute to New York City's Shubert Theater with a medley of songs from "Golden Rainbow" their current play at the Shubert Theater.

Duplicate Of #3579.

#3579: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE

1968-04-03, WNBC, 52 min.

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Two on the Aisle" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.

#19603: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE

1968-09-29, 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.    

Episode 1, season 21.

Duplicate of #2307.

#2307: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE

1968-09-29, 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.

#8422: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE: "WHAT IT WAS. WAS LOVE."

1969-02-05, NBC, 52 min.

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "What It Was, Was Love" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.  

Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme sing love songs written by Gordon Jenkins. This is the "What It Was, Was Love" broadcast.

Hosts: Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme. 

Duplicate Of #3580.

#3580: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE

1969-02-05, WNBC, 52 min.

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "What It Was, Was Love" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.

#2328: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE

1969-03-30, WCBS, 52 min.

June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. This broadcast featured a scene from "Hair." Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.

#4070: MUSIC SCENE, THE

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.

#19727: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE

1969-11-24, NBC, min.

A variety show presented as monthly specials on NBC.

Guests: Danny Thomas, Virna Lisi, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme.

Host: Bob Hope.

#3082: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE

1970-01-24, WABC, 52 min.

January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."

#1087: HOLLYWOOD PALACE: CLOSING NIGHT AT THE PALACE

1970-02-07, WABC, 52 min.

Bing Crosby who hosted opening night at the palace on Jan. 4, 1964, brings down the curtain with a large sampling of highlights from the past six years. Celebrities include Nat King Cole, Ed Wynn, Eydie Gorme, Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, Fred Astaire, Ethel Merman, Martha Raye, Ray Bolger, Jimmy Durante, Mrs. Miller, Sammy Davis Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Don Adams, Marty Allen, Jack Benny, Edgar Bergen, Milton Berle, Burns & Schreiber, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Petula Clark, Perry Como, Tim Conway, Bette Davis, Joey Forman, David Janssen, Van Johnson, Buster Keaton, Bert Lahr, Peter Lawford, Liberace, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Buddy Rich, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Kate Smith, Gloria Swanson and Tiny Tim.

#1090: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE

1970-03-01, WCBS, 52 min.

Ed Sullivan salutes The Beatles. Guest performers are Dionne Warwick, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Peggy Lee, Duke Ellington and the Muppets.

#2196: DON KNOTTS SHOW, THE

1970-09-15, WCBS, 52 min.

September 15, 1970-July 6, 1971. This was the first broadcast of the series. Don Knotts headlined this variety series featuring Elaine Joyce, Frank Welker, John Dehner, Kenneth Mars, Eddy Carroll, Francis DeSales, Mickey Deems, Brad Logan, Fay DeWitt, Gary Burghoff and Bob Williams.

#1633: CAROL BURNETT SHOW, THE

1970-10-05, WCBS, 52 min.

September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.

#4854: THIS IS TOM JONES

1970-10-16, 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.

83 records found for Eydie Gorme

#6965: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1954-09-27, WRCA, 43 min.

#5893a: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1954-12-09, WRCA, 54 min.

#10572: TONITE! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-02-00, NBC, min.

#9496: TONITE! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-02-29, NBC, 58 min.

#10563: TONITE! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-02-29, NBC, 58 min.

#10573: STEVE ALLEN TONIGHT SHOW, THE

1956-03-06, NBC, 60 min.

#9479: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-03-27, NBC, 38 min.

#6967C: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-03-27, WRCA, 15 min.

#10520: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-03-27, WRCA, 15 min.

#6967E: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-04-06, WRCA, 25 min.

#10476: TONIGHT! STARRING STEVE ALLEN

1956-04-06, WRCA, 25 min.

#10570: PERSON TO PERSON WITH EDWARD R. MURROW

1958-10-03, CBS, 15 min.

#7330: PATTI PAGE OLDSMOBILE SHOW

1959-02-09, ABC, 00 min.

#7342: PERRY COMO'S KRAFT MUSIC HALL

1961-02-08, NBC, 00 min.

#7153: GARRY MOORE SHOW

1963-01-08, WCBS, ?? min.

#1343: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE

1963-03-13, WNBC, 52 min.

#1349: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE

1963-12-17, WNBC, 52 min.

#9457: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE

1964-05-22, NBC, 88 min.

#14622: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1964-10-09, NBC, 36 min.

#V21: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1964-10-09, NBC, min.

#14630: ILGW CAMPAIGN MESSAGES ON BEHALF OF DEMOCRATS, THE: PROGRAM 2

1964-10-14, , 13 min.

#719: YOUR ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS

1964-11-26, WNBC, 52 min.

#1377: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: THE AMERICAN GIRL, THE

1965-03-02, WNBC, 52 min.

#2536: FANFARE (WITH AL HIRT)

1965-06-19, WCBS, 47 min.

#4779: STEVE LAWRENCE SHOW, THE

1965-10-25, WCBS, 52 min.

#4786: STEVE LAWRENCE SHOW, THE

1965-12-13, WCBS, 52 min.

#7086: ED SULLIVAN SHOW

1966-04-03, WCBS, 00 min.

#1244: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE

1967-02-05, WNBC, 52 min.

#7212: JACKIE GLEASON SHOW,THE

1967-02-25, CBS, 00 min.

#6999: BEST ON RECORD: GRAMMY AWARDS

1967-05-24, NBC, 60 min.

#19613: BEST ON RECORD: GRAMMY AWARDS 9TH ANNUAL TELECAST

1967-05-24, NBC, 180 min.

#7704: BEST ON RECORD: GRAMMY AWARDS 9TH ANNUAL TELECAST

1967-05-24, NBC, 180 min.

#5089: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE

1967-10-16, WNBC, 52 min.

#7734: BOB HOPE PRESENTS THE CHRYSLER THEATRE

1967-10-16, NBC, min.

#3029: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE

1967-11-14, WABC, 52 min.

#8414: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE: "TWO ON THE AISLE."

1968-04-03, WNBC, 52 min.

#3579: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE

1968-04-03, WNBC, 52 min.

#19603: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE

1968-09-29, WCBS, 52 min.

#2307: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE

1968-09-29, WCBS, 52 min.