Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.
The $80,000 Lite Classic from the Gable House Bowl in Torrance, Calif. Earl Anthony defeated Marshall Holman 258-202 in the final match to capture the $10,000 first prize.