December 29th,1969-January 1st,1975 (ABC) 

Dick Cavett is back on television as ABC's new entrant in the late-night race. The format is desk and sofa five nights a week like the Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin shows. As Cavett sees it, it's the chemistry that counts. His forte: an articulate way with an interview, plus approaches to comedy that range from youthful innocence to the cynicism of WC.Fields. 

Guests: Henny Youngman, Dr. Theodore Rubin, George Plimpton, and Bill Russell. 
David  Steinberg is guest  host standing in for Dick Cavett.
The segment with Bill Russell runs 15 minutes with commercials.

Russell is introduced by Steinberg. He is persuaded to take a raw shack test (first thing that comes to his mind) by Steinberg. Bill describes his feelings about Wilt Chamberlin...Boston Celtics memories and anecdotes...including his initiative to be first person to grow a beard as a player and how he got his reputation. Bill and David play one on one...favorite shot a "dunk shot."  

                                                                          

Documentary special narrated by Peter Ustinov and hosted by George Plimpton. This English special focuses on efforts to protect the pouched animal of Australia, the kangaroo. 

Host: George Plimpton. Narrated by Peter Ustinov.