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13 records found for Gene Nelson
1954-11-24, WNBC, 54 min.
- Bert Lahr
- Robert Strauss
- Betty Furness
- Cole Porter
- Joan Blondell
- Vivian Blaine
- Gene Nelson
- Jimmy Gleason
- Virginia Gibson
- Gloria Jean
September 10, 1950-December 25, 1955. Most shows were comedy-variety hours with guest hosts Martin & Lewis, Abbott & Costello, Eddie Cantor, Donald O'Connor, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, & Gordon MacRae. Starting in the Fall of 1952, occasional revues and musicals were broadcast. In the summer of 1955, the name of the series was changed to "Colgate Variety Hour," and when Colgate dropped its sponsorship, the show continued in January 1956 for one half season as the "NBC Comedy Hour." Woody Allen was one of the writers. Presented on "COLGATE COMEDY SHOW." A group of married women invite soldiers from a nearby Army camp to their homes. Based on the 1941 Cole Porter musical. No close otherwise complete.
1954-11-24, WNBC, 49 min.
- Bert Lahr
- Robert Strauss
- Betty Furness
- Cole Porter
- Joan Blondell
- Vivian Blaine
- Gene Nelson
- Jimmy Gleason
- Virginia Gibson
- Gloria Jean
September 10, 1950-December 25, 1955. Most shows were comedy-variety hours with guest hosts Martin & Lewis, Abbott & Costello, Eddie Cantor, Donald O'Connor, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, & Gordon MacRae. Starting in the Fall of 1952, occasional revues and musicals were broadcast. In the summer of 1955, the name of the series was changed to "Colgate Variety Hour," and when Colgate dropped its sponsorship, the show continued in January 1956 for one half season as the "NBC Comedy Hour." Woody Allen was one of the writers. Presented on "COLGATE COMEDY SHOW." A group of married women invite soldiers from a nearby Army camp to their homes. Based on the 1941 Cole Porter musical. Among the original songs of the original show are: "Everything I Love," "Farming," "Let's Not Talk About Love," "You Irritate Me So," "Lay Needs a Rest," "A Little Rumba Numba," "Ace in the Hole," "I Hate You Darling," and "Rub Your Lamp." No close otherwise complete.
1959-10-09, WNBC, min.
- John Raitt
- Burgess Meredith
- Donald Voorhees
- Johnny Desmond
- Jacques d'Amboise
- Allegra Kent
- Gene Nelson
- Four Lads
- Taina Elg
- Donald Voorhees Orchestra
- Coast Guard Academy Choir
- Loren Hollander
- Jayne P. Morgan
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly 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. A live, studio recording of a rehearsal session for this program airing October 9th, 1959. Burgess Meredith is host for a one -hour musicale. Performers are John Raitt, Jayne P. Morgan, Johnny Desmond, Gene Nelson, Taina Elg,the Four Lads, pianist Loren Hollander, dancers Allegra Kent and Jacques d'Amboise,and the Coast Guard Academy Choir. Hollander plays a Chopin waltz. Donald Voorhees conducts the Orchestra Highlights: Irving Berlin Songs "Girl That I Marry," - Gene Nelson "What'll I Do?"_ Taina Elg "Always,"- John Raitt "Remember,"- Jayne P. Morgan This is a live rehearsal tape for The Bell Telephone Hour program airing October 9th, 1959.
#11594: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1959-11-06, WNBC, 60 min.
- John Raitt
- Burgess Meredith
- Donald Voorhees
- Johnny Desmond
- Gene Nelson
- Four Lads
- Taina Elg
- Coast Guard Academy Choir
- Lorin Hollander
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly 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. Host Burgess Meredith welcomes John Raitt, Jaye P. Morgan, Johnny Desmond, Gene Nelson, The Four Lads, dancer Taina Elg, and Lorin Hollander and The Coast Guard Academy Choir. Donald Voorhees Orchestra
#11609: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE
Order1959-11-06, WNBC, 60 min.
- John Raitt
- Burgess Meredith
- Donald Voorhees
- Johnny Desmond
- Jacques d'Amboise
- Allegra Kent
- Gene Nelson
- Four Lads
- Taina Elg
- Donald Voorhees Orchestra
- Coast Guard Academy Choir
- Loren Hollander
- Jayne P. Morgan
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly 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. Burgess Meredith is host for a one -hour musicale. Performers are John Raitt, Jayne P. Morgan, Johnny Desmond, Gene Nelson, Taina Elg,the Four Lads, pianist Loren Hollander, dancers Allegra Kent and Jacques d'Amboise,and the Coast Guard Academy Choir. Hollander plays a Chopin waltz. Donald Voorhees conducts the Orchestra Highlights: Irving Berlin Songs "Girl That I Marry," - Gene Nelson "What'll I Do?"_ Taina Elg "Always,"- John Raitt "Remember,"- Jayne P. Morgan
1960-01-01, WNBC, 15 min.
- Louis Armstrong
- Shirley Jones
- Donald Voorhees
- Jack Cassidy
- Jacques d'Amboise
- Allegra Kent
- Gene Nelson
- Grant Johannesen
- Jane Froman
- Taina Elg
- Dxve Garroway
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly 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. Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars, Jack Cassidy, Taina Elg, Grant Johannesen, Allegra Kent, Jaques D'Amboise, Jane Froman, Shirley Jones, Gene Nelson. Host: Dave Garroway
1960-01-01, WNBC, 60 min.
- Louis Armstrong
- Shirley Jones
- Dave Garroway
- Donald Voorhees
- Jack Cassidy
- Jacques d'Amboise
- Allegra Kent
- Gene Nelson
- Grant Johannesen
- Jane Froman
- Taina Elg
- Donald Voorhees Orchestra
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly 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. Dave Garroway is host for a show built around American entertainers who have performed overseas. Performers are jazz man Louis Armstrong, Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy, husband and wife musical-comedy team, singer Jane Froman, pianist Grant Johannesen, and Dancers Taina Elg and Gene Nelson, Allegra Kent and Jacques d'Amboise. Donald Voorhees conducts the Orchestra for this one-hour -long show. Highlights: Movie songs. Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy duet "Around The World In Eighty Days." " If I Had A Talking Picture Of You," and "Forty-Second Street." Shirley offers "As Time Goes By." as a solo. Concert Music: Grant Johannesen plays the first movement of "Grieg's piano concerto in A Minor. Theater Music: Jane Froman sings a medley from Gershwin's "Porgy And Bess" "I've Got Plenty Of Nuttin," "I Loves You Porgy," and. "It Ain't Neccesarily So." Ballet: Taina Elg, Gene Nelson, Allegra Kent and Jacques d'Amboise dance an original ballet choreographed by Gene Nelson. Jazz: Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars play "Tiger-Rag,""Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen," "12th Street Rag," and " West End Blues."
1960-10-24, NBC, 60 min.
- Claude Rains
- Alice Ghostley
- Helen Gallagher
- Richard Basehart
- Gene Nelson
- Marisa Pavan
- John Abbott
- Christopher Gampel
- James Valentine
Five men, lost in the Himalayas after their plane crashes, discover a paradise on earth. Produced and directed by George Schaefer. Music by Harry Warren.
1961-02-17, 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.1962-04-13, WNBC, 52 min.
- Jo Stafford
- Tommy Sands
- Lanny Ross
- Donald Voorhees
- Jose Iturbi
- Allegra Kent
- Gene Nelson
- Sandy Stewart
- The Whiffenpoofs of Yale
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. The Buster Davis Singers, Jose Iturbi, Allegra Kent, Gene Nelson, Lanny Ross, Tommy Sands, Jo Stafford, Sandy Stewart, The Whiffenpoofs, The Yale Glee Club Host: Lanny Ross. Duplicate of #1342.
1962-04-13, WNBC, 52 min.
- Jo Stafford
- Tommy Sands
- Lanny Ross
- Donald Voorhees
- Jose Iturbi
- Allegra Kent
- Gene Nelson
- Sandy Stewart
- The Whiffenpoofs of Yale
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.#5916: DAVID FROST SHOW, THE
Order1971-06-23, N/A, 78 min.
- Hal Prince
- Alexis Smith
- Stephen Sondheim
- Gene Nelson
- Dorothy Collins
- John McMartin
- James Goldman
- Yvonne Decarlo
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (Syndicated). A ninety minute talk show hosted by David Frost. Approximately 750 shows were taped. Most shows broadcast in 1970 are mysteriously non-existent. A salute to the Broadway musical "Follies." Guests also talk about their past careers.
#10015: "GRAMMY SALUTES OSCAR."
Order1974-03-30, CBS, 60 min.
- Gordon MacRae
- Gene Kelly
- Frankie Avalon
- Jack Jones
- Rosemary Clooney
- Johnny Green
- Tony Martin
- Henry Mancini
- Ann Miller
- Janet Blair
- Gene Nelson
- Jane Withers
- Dick Haymes
- Dennis Morgan
Tribute to Academy Award-Winning songs. Gene Kelly is the host of this hour-ling tribute to the songs that have won Academy Awards. Singers perform the Oscar winners, beginning with "The Continental" (1934). Other favorites include "Lullaby of Broadway," "Over the Rainbow," "When you Wish Upon a Star," "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah," "The Last Time I saw Paris," "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing," "Gigi," "Moon River," "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," "Que Sera, Sera," "Baby It's Cold Outside," "White Christmas," "The Way You Look Tonight," "Sweet Leilani," "It Might as Well Be Spring," "All the Way," "Three Coins in the Fountain," "On the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe."