1962-05-04, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy's guests for his first special (Williams had 19 TV specials from 1962-1987) are Dick Van Dyke, Andy Griffith and Ann-Margret. The theme is "today," as Andy and all demonstrate a little "contemporary nostalgia" via comedy sketches and song.
Andy Griffith delivers a speech at the UN; Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret examine the world of teenagers; the two Andy's get together for some bachelor philosophy.
*This one hour Special was a Pilot for his one hour variety series which ran on NBC TV for five seasons from Sept. 2, 1962 - Sept. 3, 1967.
NOTE:
The Andy Williams Special (1962 TV Special)
No copy of this show is known to exist. When Andy Williams teamed up with Ann-Margret in 2004 for shows in Branson, Missouri he tried to find a copy to include clips from their 1962 appearance. NBC didn't have a copy of the color videotape nor did the shows producers or any of the TV archives.
This peerless audio air check archived in the ATA collection was recorded direct line at the time of the original broadcast.
Audio is pristine playback of this 60 year old original broadcast.
1962-12-09, SYND, 00 min.
Celebrity guests appeal for funds to fight Muscular Dystrophy. A letter from President John F. Kennedy is read. Jerry concludes the telethon with what would be his signature song, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
1963-02-16, SYND, 00 min.
1956-Syndicated, October 12th, 1956-May 3rd, 1957-ABC, 1963-Syndicated.
Band leader Ray Anthony hosted his own syndicated variety show in 1956, that was later picked up by ABC. A new syndicated version ran during the 1963 season.
1965-05-18, WNBC, 52 min.
Dean Martin hosts this musical hour featuring many winners of the recording industry's 1964 Grammy Awards.
Special guest Sammy Davis Jr. offers a musical tribute to the late Nat King Cole; Frank Sinatra receives the Grammy Golden Achievement Award; and, in a segment taped in London, Peter Sellers interviews the Beatles.
Introducing the Grammy-winning performers are Woody Allen, Eddy Arnold, Tony Bennett, Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Channing, Arthur Fiedler, Jack Jones and Steve Lawrence.
Les Brown conducts.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"Hello Dolly!"................................................Louis Armstrong
"Downtown".................................................Petula Clark
"King of the Road," "Dang Me"....................Roger Miller
"Pink Panther Theme".................................Henry Mancini
Comedy Monologue--------------------------------------------Bill Cosby
"Girl from Ipanema".............................Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz
"A Hard Day's Night"...................................Beatles
"We'll Sing in the Sunshine".......................Gale Garnett
"Badinerie" (from Bach's Suite in B minor..........Swingle Singers
1965-05-18, WNBC, 52 min.
Dean Martin hosts this musical hour featuring many winners of the recording industry's 1964 Grammy Awards.
Duplicate of 5055.
1965-05-18, NBC, 52 min.
The seventh annual Grammy awards are presented from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California.
Dean Martin originally scheduled to hosts is replaced by Steve Allen who hosts this musical hour featuring many winners of the recording industry's 1964 Grammy Awards.
Special guest Sammy Davis Jr. offers a musical tribute to the late Nat King Cole; Frank Sinatra receives the Grammy Golden Achievement Award; and in a segment taped in London, Peter Sellers interviews the Beatles.
Introducing the Grammy-winning performers are Woody Allen, Eddy Arnold, Tony Bennett, Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Channing, Arthur Fiedler, Jack Jones and Steve Lawrence.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"Hello Dolly!".........................Jimmy Durante
"Downtown"................................Petula Clark
"King of the Road..............................Roger Miller
"Pink Panther".............................Henry Mancini
Comedy Monologue.....................Bill Cosby
"Girl from Ipanema"..........Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz
"A Hard Day's Night...............................Beatles
" We'll Sing in the Sunshine................Gale Garnett
"Bedinerie" (from Bach's Suite in B Minor).......Swingle Singers
1965-05-18, NBC, 53 min.
Winners of the 1964 Grammy Awards give performances. Les Brown conducts the orchestra.
Dean Martin is the host.
1965-06-21, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1966-05-16, NBC, 180 min.
The 8th annual Grammy Awards, telecast live from New York City, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Duke Ellington receives a Golden Achievement Award. Jerry Lewis is the Master Of Ceremonies.
1967-01-01, WNBC, 15 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1967-01-01, NBC, 40 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
40 minute excerpt. Missing opening including introductions, and Andy Williams rendition of "Winchester Cathedral." The introduction and beginning of Phyllis Diller stand-up routine is not present. Rest of the broadcast complete, including:
Andy Williams introduction of Ella Fitzgerald who sings "Midnight Sun," and in a duet with Andy singing, "The Lonesome Road."
Andy Williams sings, "Born Free, "The Way You Look Tonight," "In the Arms of Love," "Charade," and "May Each Day."
Andy introduces Barbara Hewitt, 1967 Queen of the Tournament of Roses, and five entrants who accompanied her in the parade.
Andy introduces Henry Mancini, who plays a medley of his written hits including, "Mr. Lucky," "Days of Wine & Roses," "Dear Heart," "Pink Panther," "Moon River," and "Peter Gunn."
Andy Williams and Henry Mancini reminisce with humorous "tongue in cheek" anecdotes.
1969-01-05, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1969-04-14, WABC, 105 min.
The best performances & achievements from 1968 are honored as the 41st Academy Awards are telecast from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. Gregory Peck introduces the "Friends of Oscar," presenters who serve as hosts. They include Ingrid Bergman, Sidney Poitier, Jane Fonda, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Wood, Walter Matthau, Diahann Carroll, Tony Curtis, Rosalind Russell, and Burt Lancaster. Frank Sinatra sings an opening number from the motion picture "Star!" Jack Albertson accepts a best supporting actor award, the first of many awards given this evening. Other
award winners and performers include Boris Levin, Abbey Lincoln, Jose Feliciano, Ruth Gordon, Marni Nixon, Henri Mancini, Don Rickles, Mel Brooks, Onna White, Aretha Franklin, Carol Reed, Bob Hope, Martha Raye (the first woman recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award), Anthony Harvey, Barbra Streisand, and John Woolf. Hank Sims introduces and closes the program.
1969-05-05, WNBC, 54 min.
Dan Rowan and Dick Martin open this musical special which features the 1968
Grammy winners performing their hits.
Celebrities include The Temptations, Flip
Wilson, Jeannie C. Riley, The King Family, Jose Feliciano, Lou Rawls, Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell, Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Mama Cass Elliot, The Beatles, Nancy Sinatra, Mason Williams, Davy Jones, Bobby Goldsboro, Tiny Tim, Don Rickles,
Simon & Garfunkel, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Tom Smothers, Henry Mancini, and the Broadway cast of "Hair."
1969-10-26, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1970-05-07, NBC, 60 min.
The record industry's 12th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Performers include Jack Jones, The Isley Brothers, The Nashville Brass, Dionne Warwick, Blood,Sweat & Tears, Johnny Cash, The Fifth Dimension, Peggy Lee, Henry Mancini, Sammy Davis Jr., and others. Bill Cosby offers a comedy monologue.
1970-11-26, WNBC, 52 min.
Special: An all-star cast performs a program of American music- pop, soul, spirituals and show tunes- at historic Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.
The show is scheduled to include a James Stewart salute to Abraham Lincoln, an avid theatergoer who was instrumental in building Ford's, where he was assassinated in 1865. The audience is expected to include President and Mrs. Nixon, and other Washington dignitaries.
1970-11-26, NBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams is host for this special taped at Ford's Theater in Washington, DC.
Guests include Pearl Bailey, Burl Ives, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Henry Mancini, The Supremes, Dionne Warwick and Bobbie Gentry.
Host: Andy Williams
Narrator: James Stewart
1971-02-27, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1971-03-29, WABC, 52 min.
On this special "Mancini," composer Henry Mancini, with a little help from his friends, plays his own tunes in his variety hour.
1971-08-29, WNEW, 52 min.
SPECIAL: MONSANTO PRESENTS MANCINI - August 8, 1971
A musical hour special(first of three for Monsanto, all broadcast in 1971) with the accent on host Henry Mancini's compositions.
For a change of pace a segment of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier during workouts, with Mancini music playing his interpretative beat.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"The Windmills of Your Mind," "Conquest".....Henry Mancini
Medley: "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" "I will Wait For You"..................................Michel Legrand
"Days of Wine and Roses," "Whistling Away the Dark"....Nancy Wilson
"Dear Heart," "Malaguena".....................Jose Feliciano
"Guess Who I saw in Paris?" "Next Year".......Claudine Longet
"Everything is Beautiful"........Rosey Grier, Children's Choir
1971-11-15, WNBC, 52 min.
All-star entertainment at historic Ford's Theatre. Bob Hope is host. Raymond Burr, narrator.
1972-00-00, WOR, 30 min.
1972- Syndicated
Half-hour syndicated musical program starring Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
Guests: Rich Little and B.B. King.
Highlights include: "Guess Who" and "The Thrill Is Gone."
The Mancini Generation, a syndicated TV series that premiered in 1972, was hosted by none other than the man himself, award-winning composer Henry Mancini, and featured instrumental 40-man band versions of standards from pop hits to movie themes to classical overtures as well as originals composed by the series' star. After a brief run the show was canceled, perhaps having come a bit too late to appeal to the tastes of an audience that several years earlier would have more readily embraced a program perceived as cooler than The Lawrence Welk Show but not as cool as rock and roll. But there's a ring of truth to the short-lived series' title; the period from the late '50s through early '70s could easily be seen as an era defined by Mancini's music. His compositions permeated pop culture during those years, if often in subtle ways. He created literally hundreds of music scores, gaining acclaim, fame and fortune for television themes like Peter Gunn and Mr. Lucky and movie music for Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Pink Panther among many, in addition to occasional non-big- or small-screen recordings, supplying a daily music backdrop for tens of millions of people falling within that particular generation.
1972-03-20, WCBS, 27 min.
1971 (Syndicated). On this half-hour musical series host Johnny Mann, together with the Johnny Mann Singers and assorted guests, sang the praises of the good old U.S.A.
1972-03-27, ABC, 60 min.
Singer Nancy Wilson's first television special. She welcomes guests Sammy Davis Jr, Henry Mancini, Mike Douglas, and The Staple Singers.
1972-10-14, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
The Mancini Generation, a syndicated TV series that premiered in 1972, was hosted by none other than the man himself, award-winning composer Henry Mancini, and featured instrumental 40-man band versions of standards from pop hits to movie themes to classical overtures as well as originals composed by the series' star. After a brief run the show was canceled, perhaps having come a bit too late to appeal to the tastes of an audience that several years earlier would have more readily embraced a program perceived as cooler than The Lawrence Welk Show but not as cool as rock and roll. But there's a ring of truth to the short-lived series' title; the period from the late '50s through early '70s could easily be seen as an era defined by Mancini's music. His compositions permeated pop culture during those years, if often in subtle ways. He created literally hundreds of music scores, gaining acclaim, fame and fortune for television themes like Peter Gunn and Mr. Lucky and movie music for Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Pink Panther among many, in addition to occasional non-big- or small-screen recordings, supplying a daily music backdrop for tens of millions of people falling within that particular generation.
Duplicate of ATA#19114 which also indicates songs sung on this broadcast.
1972-10-28, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
1972-11-04, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
1972-11-18, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
1972-11-19, WABC, 27 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Impressionist George Kirby hosted this variety half hour. Among the regulars was Steve Martin.
1972-12-02, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
1972-12-16, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
1973-03-08, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
1973-03-31, WABC, 52 min.
September 13, 1972-April 28, 1973. Variety hour hosted by musical comedy star Julie Andrews and featuring Alice Ghostley and Rich Little.
1973-05-05, WOR, 27 min.
1972-1973 (Syndicated). Half-hour musical show with Henry Mancini and his orchestra.
1973-11-11, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1974-03-02, CBS, 95 min.
The 16th Annual Grammy Awards from the Hollywood Palladium, in Los Angeles, California.
Host: Andy Williams.
1974-03-30, CBS, 60 min.
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."
1974-05-19, WNEW, 27 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Half-hour variety series hosted by pop singer Bobby Goldsboro.
1976-09-25, WNBC, 79 min.
1976 (Syndicated). Peter Marshall hosted his own ninety-minute variety series, which featured Rod Gist, Denny Evans and Chapter 5.
1976-11-03, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Guests are David Janssen, Lynn Redgrave, Henry Mancini, Daniel Schorr, Clifton Davis, and Mario Andretti.
1977-03-28, ABC, 56 min.
Perry Como hosts this Special broadcast preceding the 49th annual Academy Awards broadcast on ABC television.
A salute to nominated and Oscar-winning songs of the past. Beginning with the music that accompanied silent films and continuing with the spectacular scores of today's films, the music that has become such an important part of the motion picture industry is highlighted in this exciting and imaginative tribute.
Sandy Duncan opens the show.
Henri Mancini discusses how his music made Peter Sellers look funny in The Pink Panther. He uses a film clip ("Inspector Clouseau") to demonstrate. Mancini plays "Days of Wine and Roses" with Perry Como singing the lyrics.
And in addition Como sings "They Can't Take that Away from Me," and "Temptation."
We hear a recording of Bing Crosby singing "Temptation."
There is a song and dance number by Hal Linden set to "Lullaby of Broadway" and staged in the style of Busby Berkeley.
The one feature Perry Como made, "Doll Face," is remembered with a clip of Como singing and dancing to "Hubba-Hubba-Hubba."
Shirley Jones sings "Watch What Happens," and "I Feel a Song Comin' On."
Additional Highlights:
Medley of Oscar winners----------------------------Entire Cast takes turns singing the Oscars great songs of the past.
"Hooray for Hollywood," Theme from "Love Story," "Smile,"
"They Can't Take That Away from Me," "Temptation," "The Way We Were,"The Shadow of your Smile," "Gigi." :Buttons and Bows," "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head," "White Christmas," "The Way you Look Tonight," "Que Sera, Sera," "Moonriver,"
"The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe."
Contains a half dozen original commercials done by Perry Como, and promoting the many television, phone, lighting and electronic products available through GE. Pete Maravich does a spot describing how GE Sylvania light bulbs (12,000) are use to light up a basketball stadium.
1977-11-21, CBS, 90 min.
The 10th anniversary of this award-winning series, honoring the 100 greatest movies of all time.
Hosts: Charleton Heston, Lauren Bacall, Sidney Poitier, and Henry Fonda.
1977-11-21, CBS, 90 min.
The 10th anniversary of this award-winning series, honoring the 100 greatest movies of all time.
Hosts: Charleton Heston, Lauren Bacall, Sidney Poitier, and Henry Fonda.
Duplicate of #7600.
1978-04-03, WABC, min.
Bob Hope for the 22nd time as Master of Ceremonies, hosts the 50th Anniversary of The Academy Awards. Fifty-two presenters and award winners making stage appearances include John Travolta, Vanessa Redgrave, Paddy Chayevsky, Mark Hamill, Paul Williams, Jody Foster, Debbie Boone, William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Fontaine, Raquel Welch, Kirk Douglas, Jane Powell, Billy Dee Williams, Cicely Tyson, Sammy Davis Jr., Greer Garson, Henry Winkler, Eva Marie Saint, Jack Valenti, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Johnny Green, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jonathan Tunick, Vilmos Zsigmond, Jon Voight, Goldie Hawn, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, Marvin Hamlish, Maggie Booth, Olivia de Havilland, Farrah Fawcett Majors, Marcello Mastroianni, Aretha Franklin, Fred Astaire, Walter Mirisch, Stanley Kramer, King Vidor, Marshall Brickman, Alvin Sargent, Janet Gaynor, Diane Keaton, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson and Richard Dreyfuss.
Duplicate of #853.
1978-04-03, WABC, 157 min.
Bob Hope for the 22nd time as Master of Ceremonies, hosts the 50th Anniversary of The Academy Awards. Fifty-two presenters and award winners making stage appearances include John Travolta, Vanessa Redgrave, Paddy Chayevsky, Mark Hamill, Paul Williams, Jody Foster, Debbie Boone, William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Fontaine, Raquel Welch, Kirk Douglas, Jane Powell, Billy Dee Williams, Cicely Tyson, Sammy Davis Jr., Greer Garson, Henry Winkler, Eva Marie Saint, Jack Valenti, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Johnny Green, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jonathan Tunick, Vilmos Zsigmond, Jon Voight, Goldie Hawn, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, Marvin Hamlish, Maggie Booth, Olivia de Havilland, Farrah Fawcett Majors, Marcello Mastroianni, Aretha Franklin, Fred Astaire, Walter Mirisch, Stanley Kramer, King Vidor, Marshall Brickman, Alvin Sargent, Janet Gaynor, Diane Keaton, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson and Richard Dreyfuss.
1978-07-09, WNET, 57 min.
July 5, 1970-July 8, 1979. A recurring summer series, "Evening at Pops" presents the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Arthur Fiedler (until his death in 1979).
1980-04-14, ABC, min.
The 52nd annual Academy Awards ceremony from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Host: Johnny Carson.
Announcer: Hank Simms
Kramer vs. Kramer won for best picture
Dustin Hoffman: Best Actor
Sally Field: Best Actress
Melvyn Douglas: Best Supporting Actor
Meryl Streep: Best Supporting Actress
1980-04-14, ABC, min.
The 52nd annual Academy Awards ceremony from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Host: Johnny Carson.
Announcer: Hank Simms
Kramer vs. Kramer won for best picture
Dustin Hoffman: Best Actor
Sally Field: Best Actress
Melvyn Douglas: Best Supporting Actor
Meryl Streep: Best Supporting Actress
Duplicate of #18446.
1981-04-27, NBC, 120 min.
Special: "100 Years of America's Popular Music" - from ragtime rhythms and St. Louis blues to big-band brassiness and Tin Pan Alley pop - is saluted by George Burns, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Henry Mancini, Paul Simon, Gregory Hines, Sarah Vaughan and the New American Orchestra, conducted by Jack Elliott.
The program is slated to feature the orchestra's renditions of "Rhapsody in Blue," "Let's Dance," "Celebration" and a medley from "Oklahoma!" as well as ensemble performances of "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Say It with Music," "God Bless America," "Sonny Boy," "Who" and tunes from "Showboat."
