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.
Dick Weber defeated Gary Mage in the final match to win first prize in the $75,000 King Louie Open in Overland Park, Kansas. It was Weber's 26th career title victory. Warner Wolf subbing for Chris Schenkel calls the matches.