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#10634: HOLLYWOOD CALLING
1950-01-16, , min.
George Jessel, Jack McCoy, Ida Lupino

Jackpot quiz radio program.

Guests: George Jessel, Ida Lupino.

Host: Jack McCoy.             
#6973: AT SIXTY FIVE
1957-01-12, CBS, 54 min.
George Jessel, Eddie Fisher, Edward R. Murrow, Eddie Cantor, George Burns, Burt Lancaster, Gracie Allen, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Connie Russel, Milton Ager, Harry Akst, Jimmy Mchugh, Marilyn Cantor

A special one hour salute to Eddie Cantor celebrating his 65th birthday. On hand to salute him in this variety program are Edward R. Murrow, Burt Lancaster, Connie Russel, George Jessel, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Eddie Fisher, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnay, Milton Ager, Jimmy McHugh, and Cantor's daughter, Marilyn Cantor. Eddie Cantor wrote the script for the show, pre-empting The Jackie Gleason Show.                                                                                                                     
#13176: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1957-05-05, NBC, 14 min.
George Jessel, Bob Hope, Cary Middlecoff

October 12th, 1953-May 22nd, 1956

A variety show presented monthly on NBC.

Bob's guests are pro golfer Dr. Cary Middlecoff and comedian George Jessel. 

                                   
#13200: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
1957-06-30, NBC, 22 min.
Steve Allen, George Jessel, Bob Hope, Jimmy Walker

Commercials included in this TV Audio Air Check are, Jergens Woodbury beauty bar, Crosley and Bandix Home Appliances, Crosley radio and Television, and Viceroy Cigarettes.
June 24, 1956-December 27, 1961. The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable, was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez. Steve's guests are Bob Hope, George Jessel, and former New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker (on film). A tribute is given to Walker.
#7002: BILLY DANIELS SHOW
1959-02-09, KTLA, 00 min.
George Jessel, Billy Daniels, Renee Block, Starlighters, Gloria Smith, Benny Payne

One of the few Afro-Americans to host a variety series during the early days of television (Oct 5th-Dec 28th, 1959). This updated one hour series premiered on local Los Angeles television (KTLA), January 13th, 1959. 

George Jessel sings Al Jolson songs. Billy Daniels piano accompanist is Benny Payne.         
#13338: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
1959-04-12, NBC, min.
Steve Allen, George Jessel

June 24, 1956-June December 27, 1961 (NBC, ABC).

The multi-talented Steve Allen- musician, composer, singer, comedian,author- was the star of this live weekly variety series that bore a strong resemblance to his informal, late-night Tonight! Show. Although the program had elements of music and serious aspects, comedy was far and away its major component. Steve had with him one of the most versatile and talented collections of improvisational comics ever assembled. Among the features that were used at one time or another on a semi-regular basis were: "Letters to the Editor," "The Allen Report to the Nation," "Mad-Libs," "Crazy Shots," "Where Are They Now," "The Question Man," "The Allen Bureau of Standards," and "The Allen All Stars." The most frequently used feature, and by far the most memorable was the "Man on the Street Interview." It was here that the comics on the show developed their best-remembered characters: Louis Nye as suave, smug Gordon Hathaway, Tom Poston as the man who can't remember his own name, Skitch Henderson as Sidney Ferguson, Don Knotts as the extremely nervous and fidgety Mr. Morrison, Pat Harrington as Italian golf pro Guido Panzini, and Bill Dana as shy Jose Jimenez.    

George Jessel is the guest.                                                                                                      
#13403: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1959-12-07, NBC, min.
Jimmy Durante, Jack Paar, Hugh Downs, George Jessel, George Raft, Criswell, Amazing Criswell

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. 

For four years and eight months, Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times, and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, news bulletin on the "Explorer I"  satellite, launched today. 

Guests: George Raft, who states that he worked with Jimmy Durante in Coney Island,  and George Jessel, Amazing Criswell predicts events that will be in  1960..                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
#13412: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1960-05-10, NBC, min.
Jack Paar, Hugh Downs, George Jessel, Fred Sparks

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. 

Jack Paar comments on the U-2 incident, Guests are George Jessel and columnist Fred Sparks. 

 For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.  
                                                                                                                                                                                              
#9438: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1960-05-10, NBC, min.
Jack Paar, Hugh Downs, George Jessel, Jose Melis, Fred Sparks

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. 

In his monologue Jack Paar comments on the U-2 incident.

Guests include George Jessel, and columnist, Fred Sparks. 
                                                                                                                                                          
#75: JACKIE GLEASON SHOW, THE
1961-03-24, WCBS, 27 min.
Jackie Gleason, Rudy Vallee, George Jessel

Guests Rudy Vallee and George Jessel ad lib with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time.
#80: MILLION DOLLAR INCIDENT, THE
1961-04-21, WCBS, 75 min.
Jackie Gleason, George Jessel, Jack Klugman, Everett Sloane, Peter Falk, Ed Sullivan

Screenwriter, arranger, conductor and actor, Jackie Gleason stars in this unusual tale of a kidnapping and ransom. Costars include Everett Sloane, Jack Klugman, Peter Falk and cameo appearances by Ed Sullivan and George Jessel.
#10074: FRAIR'S ROAST FOR MERVYN LEROY
1961-10-22, CBS, 90 min.
Jack Benny, Steve Allen, George Jessel, James Stewart, Polly Bergen, Dean Martin, George Burns, Greer Garson, Lana Turner, Sammy Cahn, Nat King Cole, Mervyn Leroy, Walter OMalley, J.D. Stewart

CBS radio coverage of the Frair's Roast for director Mervyn Leroy. 

Roastmaster: George Jessel.     
#13630: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1962-03-19, NBC, min.
Jack Paar, Hugh Downs, George Jessel, Charles Laughton

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. 

For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.  

The guests are Charles Laughton and George Jessel, 
Jack comments on Walter Winchell, Dorothy Killgallen, Ed Sullivan and William F. Buckley.                                                                                                                                                                                                    
#255: A 1960'S RADIO BROADCAST ADDITION: 50 GRAND AND GLORIOUS YEARS OF SHOW BUSINESS, THE
1962-08-08, WVNJ, 25 min.
George Jessel, Maurice Chevalier, Charlie King, Helen Kane, Gene Austin, Wendell Hall

George Jessel narrates a capsulated review of Show Business, with excerpts from performers Maurice Chevalier, Charlie King, Helen Kane, Gene Austin, Wendell Hall and others.
#295: HY GARDNER SHOW, THE
1962-10-28, WOR, 39 min.
George Jessel, Hy Gardner, Eddie Cantor, Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory is interviewed for 21 minutes in Part I. In Part II, there is a 1957 repeat of an 18 minute interview with Eddie Cantor, and George Jessel.
#7209: JACKIE GLEASON SHOW AND HIS AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE
1962-12-29, CBS, 00 min.
Jackie Gleason, George Jessel, Paul Anka, Frank Fontaine, Henny Youngman

Dupe 0f 346.                                                                                       
#549: TELL US MORE
1963-11-14, WNBC, 22 min.
George Jessel, Al Jolson, Conrad Nagel, Pearl Seaman, Al Lewis, Max Gordon, Samson Raphaelson

The careers of George Jessel and Al Jolson are profiled by host Conrad Nagel with additional anecdotes from Al Lewis, the producer and director of the original play "The Jazz Singer," and from Pearl Seaman who reflects on the career of Al Jolson.   

Note: This is the only known extant broadcast (video / audio) of producer Albert Lewis reflecting on how he first met George Jessel  who starred in his produced Broadway Play THE JAZZ SINGER  in 1925. 

Lewis reminisces, uninterrupted, for four minutes. 

He remembers how he first met Jessel as a young Vaudevillian doing a monologue routine about how to eat frankfurters only with mustard...what attracted a young George Jessel to him who was very lively and so original..."an obvious immerging great talent." 

Al Lewis reminds us of his partnership producing team  Lewis and Gordon, producing one act plays and always looking for new talent which they found in George Jessel, who became a protégé of Lewis, rising to stardom in the theater. 

Al Lewis reflects how tedious and difficult Samson Raphaelson's first play, THE JAZZ  SINGER,  was to fashion into a one-act  stage play, a critical failure at first but managed to thrill audiences for 14 months on Broadway and turned a profit. 

Lewis mentions his regrets that Jessel was not able to come to terms with Warner Brothers who were not  in a financial position to meet his terms which created a profound missed opportunity for George Jessel to become movie star.                                     
#9459: JACKIE GLEASON SHOW AND HIS AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE, THE
1964-05-09, CBS, 57 min.
Jackie Gleason, George Jessel, Pat Henry, Frank Fontain

     Jackie Gleason's guests are George Jessel, and Pat Henry.        
#9457: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE
1964-05-22, NBC, 88 min.
George Jessel, Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Leon Bibb, Eydie Gorme, Jack Bailey, Aradcom Choral Group

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. 

                                                                                                      
#14610: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE
1964-10-01, NBC, 42 min.
Jayne Mansfield, George Jessel, Sophie Tucker, Johnny Carson, Joe E. Lewis, Ed McMahon, Tony Bennett, Tony Martin, Myron Cohen

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 1970s, 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 Carson's second anniversary hosting the Tonight Show. 
His guests are Jayne Mansfield, George Jessel, Sophie Tucker, Tony Bennett, Joe E. Lewis, Buddy Hackett, Tony Martin, and Myron Cohen.                                              
#19150: CHASE AND SANBORN'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
1964-11-15, , 60 min.
Milton Berle, Charlie McCarthy, Jack Benny, Bert Lahr, George Jessel, Beatrice Lillie, Edgar Bergen, Shirley Booth, Fred Allen, Tallulah Bankhead, Kenny Delmar, Leo Durocher, Maurice Evans, Portland Hoffa, Oscar Levant

Chase and Sanborn's 100th Anniversary Show, starring Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. A special retrospective of radio highlights.                      
#984: A 1960'S RADIO BROADCAST ADDITION: CHASE AND SANDBORN 101ST ANNIVERSARY SHOW
1965-11-16, NBC, 50 min.
Jack Benny, George Jessel, Oscar Levant, Fred Allen, Milton Berle, Bert Lahr, Shirley Booth, Leo Durocher, Bing Crosby, Peter Donald, Beatrice Lillie, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Tallulah Bankhead, Major Bowes, Maurice Evans, Portland Hoffa, Minerva Pious, Parker Fennelly, Kenny Delmar, Alan Reed

A special retrospective of radio highlights with Fred Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, Tallulah Bankhead, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Shirley Booth, Major Bowes, Bing Crosby, Maurice Evans, Portland Hoffa, Bert Lahr, Beatrice Lillie, George Jessel, Oscar Levant, Minerva Pious, Leo Durocher, Parker Fennelly, Peter Donald, Kenny Delmar and Alan Reed.
#15030A: VOICES IN THE HEADLINES: ABC RADIO NEWS
1966-02-13, ABC, 19 min.
George Jessel, Sophie Tucker, Barry Goldwater, Hubert Humphrey, Billy Rose, Lyndon Johnson, Fred Foy, Wayne Morse, Toots Shor

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of the week's top news stories: Barry Goldwater comments on how war is to be won, allied troops in continued clashes with Viet Cong, President Johnson comments on the Honolulu conference, Humphrey goes to Saigon, the war continues, Viet Cong defectors comment on Viet war, Green Beret says the US should recognize the Viet Cong, Senator Wayne Morse comments on war, Billy Rose and Sophie Tucker have died, comments from George Jessel and Toots Shor. 

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.                                                                                                                                          
#1895: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1966-04-07, WNBC, 52 min.
George Jessel, Jonathan Winters, Dean Martin, Lainie Kazan, The Righteous Brothers, The Swinging Lads

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
#15229G: HAWAII PRMIERE
1966-10-16, WPIX, 27 min.
George Jessel, Jonathan Winters, Rock Hudson, Charlton Heston, Bert Parks, Robert Wagner, Gregory Peck, Barbara Rush, Richard Crenna, Nancy Sinatra, Julie Andrews, Adam West, Bob Crane, James Michener, Jill St. John

 Highlights of the opening-night ceremonies of the motion picture, HAWAII, at the DeMille Egyptian theaters in New York and Hollywood. Bert Parks interviews arriving celebrities including Julie Andrews, Bob Crane, Robert Wagner, Nancy Sinatra, George Jessel, Richard Crenna, Adam West, Jonathan Winters, Gregory Peck, Jill St. John, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Charlton Heston.                          
#19060: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE
1966-11-30, NBC, 29 min.
Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, George Jessel, Peter Marshall, Lola Falana

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.
Host: Johnny Carson. Guests: Peter Marshall, Lola Falana, and George Jessel. This broadcast is from The Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
#6970: HERE COME THE STARS (PILOT)
1968-03-07, SYND, 47 min.
Jack Benny, Shari Lewis, George Jessel, Phil Harris, James Stewart, Frankie Avalon, Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney, Edward G. Robinson, Bob Newhart, Dean Martin, George Burns, Pat Henry, Morey Amsterdam, Pat McCormick, Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Don Rickles, Dick Martin, Phyllis Diller, Pat Boone, Della Reese, Gene Baylos, Rich Little, Shani Wallis, Bob Crane, Dick Patterson, Gary Crosby, Jan Dailey, Pamela Pall

A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.                                       
#10068: HERE COME THE STARS (PILOT)
1968-03-07, SYND, 47 min.
Jack Benny, Shari Lewis, George Jessel, Phil Harris, James Stewart, Frankie Avalon, Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney, Edward G. Robinson, Bob Newhart, Dean Martin, George Burns, Pat Henry, Morey Amsterdam, Pat McCormick, Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Don Rickles, Dick Martin, Phyllis Diller, Pat Boone, Della Reese, Gene Baylos, Rich Little, Shani Wallis, Bob Crane, Dick Patterson, Gary Crosby, Jan Dailey, Pamela Pall

A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.  

Edward G. Robinson is roasted.  

Roastmaster: George Jessel.

Duplicate of # 6970.                                                                
#1949: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1968-03-14, WNBC, 52 min.
George Jessel, Liberace, Dean Martin, Pat Buttram, Pat Henry, Caterina Valente

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
#7950: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1968-03-14, NBC, 52 min.
George Jessel, Liberace, Dean Martin, Pat Buttram, Pat Henry, Caterina Valente

September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. 
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974). 

Dupe Of # 1949.                          
#15749: ROWAN AND MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN
1968-04-08, NBC, 10 min.
Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Flip Wilson, George Jessel

January 22, 1968-May 14, 1973. Inspired by Ernie Kovacs' approach to comedy, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin hosted this series of fast-moving sight gags, one-liners, short skits, and blackouts. The shows was an immediate hit and reflected the pace of TV comedy shows to follow. Among the many regulars on the show were Dennis Allen, Chelsea Brown, Ruth Buzzi, Judy Carne, Byron Gilliam, Arte Johnson, Ann Elder, Johnny Brown, Henry Gibson, Teresa Graves, Richard Dawson, Larry Hovis, Goldie Hawn, Gary Owens, Jeremy Lloyd, Dave Madden, Lily Tomlin, Nancie Phillips, Pamela Rodgers, Alan Sues, Barbara Sharma, and Jo Anne Worley.
Guests are George Jessel a nd Flip Wilson. First ten minutes.
#2989: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-04-10, WOR, 52 min.
George Jessel, Red Buttons, Norm Crosby, Shani Wallis, O.C. Smith, Bob Crane, Curtis and Tracey

Red Buttons is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#1054: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-09-15, WOR, 51 min.
Jack Benny, George Jessel, Edward G. Robinson, George Burns, Pat Boone, Della Reese, Roberta Sherwood, Gene Baylos

George Jessel emcees this premiere variety series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. First up is George Burns followed by good natured anecdotes from Jack Benny, Edward G. Robinson, Pat Boone, Della Reese, Roberta Sherwood and Gene Baylos.
#2987: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-10-27, WOR, 52 min.
George Jessel, Polly Bergen, Edward G. Robinson, Alice Ghostley, Tony Bennett, Joey Villa

Edward G. Robinson is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#2988: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-11-03, WOR, 52 min.
George Jessel, Joseph Cotten, Walter Matthau, Charlie Callas, Peter Marshall, Maureen Arthur, Jessie White, Susan Strasberg

Walter Matthau is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#15935: ED SULLIVAN SHOW (TOAST OF THE TOWN) THE
1968-11-10, CBS, min.
George Jessel, Ed Sullivan

           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.  

Host: Ed Sullivan. Guest: Comedian and toastmaster George Jessel. 

                                                                             
#2990: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-11-17, WOR, 52 min.
George Jessel, Groucho Marx, Morey Amsterdam, Tammy Grimes, Joe Williams, Jackie Gayle, Stu Gilliam

Groucho Marx is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#8267: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-11-24, WOR, 52 min.
Shari Lewis, George Jessel, Frankie Avalon, Lorne Greene, David Canary, Davis & Reese, Gypsy Rose Lee

Lorne Greene is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970. 

Duplicate of #3007.            
#3007: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-11-24, WOR, 48 min.
Shari Lewis, George Jessel, Frankie Avalon, Lorne Greene, Bob Melvin, David Canary, Davis & Reese, Gypsy Rose Lee

Lorne Greene is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.             
#3011A: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-12-01, WOR, 52 min.
Jim Backus, George Jessel, Glenn Ford, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Edgar Buchanan, Pat McCormick, Kennan Wynn

Glenn Ford is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#15982: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-12-15, WOR, min.
George Jessel, Martha Raye, Marty Allen

George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970. 

Host: George Jessel. Martha Raye is roasted.           
#2997: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-12-15, WOR, 52 min.
George Jessel, Martha Raye, Dave Barry, Marty Allen, Billy Daniels, Morgana King, Melody Condos, Dick Patterson

Martha Raye is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#15999: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-12-22, WOR, min.
George Jessel, James Stewart

George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.  

Actor James Stewart is roasted.

Roastmaster: George Jessel.  

          
#2998: HERE COME THE STARS
1968-12-22, WOR, 48 min.
George Jessel, James Stewart, Frankie Avalon, Morey Amsterdam, Agnes Moorehead, Gene Baylos, Rich Little, Susan Barrett, Jimmy Stewart, Jan Daley, Ed Begley, Herb Eden, George Kaye

James Stewart is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.             
#2995: HERE COME THE STARS
1969-01-05, WOR, 52 min.
George Jessel, Art Linkletter, Marni Nixon, Edgar Bergen, Gene Baylos, Susan Barrett, Lew Parker, Betty Kean, Bob Blasser, Jack Bailey

Art Linkletter is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#16059: HERE COME THE STARS
1969-01-12, WOR, min.
Steve Allen, George Jessel, Morey Amsterdam, Sue Raney, Lew Parker, Betty Kean, Simmy Bow, Jean Paul Vignon

George Jessel is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.  

Dupe of # 2996.           
#2996: HERE COME THE STARS
1969-01-12, WOR, 52 min.
Steve Allen, George Jessel, Morey Amsterdam, Sue Raney, Lew Parker, Betty Kean, Simmy Bow, Jean Paul Vignon

George Jessel is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#2991: HERE COME THE STARS
1969-01-19, WOR, 52 min.
Jim Backus, George Jessel, Liberace, Harve Presnell, Norm Crosby, Morgana King, Lawrence Harvey, Marty Ingels, France Nuyen, Henny Backus

Lawrence Harvey is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
#16093: HERE COME THE STARS
1969-01-26, WOR, min.
George Jessel, Rod Serling, Rory Calhoun, Gene Baylos, Rich Little, Jean Pierre Aumont, Marty Ingels, Ralph Nelson, Joey Adams, Mickey Shaughnessy, Jan Daley, John Ireland

Rod Serling is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.       

Dupe of 2992.      
#2992: HERE COME THE STARS
1969-01-26, WOR, 52 min.
George Jessel, Rod Serling, Rory Calhoun, Gene Baylos, Rich Little, Jean Pierre Aumont, Marty Ingels, Ralph Nelson, Joey Adams, Mickey Shaughnessy, Jan Daley, John Ireland

Rod Serling is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
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