The Neo-Nazis ("National Renaissance Party") create a disturbance in Yorkville- insult Jews, Jewish war vets try to arrest Nazi leader James Modolny, comment by Congressman John Lindsay, Attorney General Robert Kennedy attends a meeting with negro leaders, comment by James Baldwin.                                       

January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.



Live funeral coverage from both NBC and ABC of the burial of President John F. Kennedy who was assassinated three days earlier on November 22nd, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair, and Barbara Walters report live from the Washington Rotunda for NBC. Also, Don Goddard with live "Man On The Street" interviews about the Oswald killing that took place yesterday, (11-24-63). 

Also, live ABC coverage with Ron Cochran and Howard K. Smith.                                  

Topic: "Guns Should Be Curbed." Also, the CIA, Mayorality, and US involvement in South Vietnam are discussed. The guest is Congressman John V. Lindsay.

Moderator: John Wingate.                           

Betty Furness hosts a special on the eve of the 1965 New York City Mayoral election. Guests are Republican candidate for Mayor John Lindsay and his two running mates, Timothy Costello, who is running for deputy mayor, and Milton Mollen, running for comptroller. Famed playwright and screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky announces why he is voting for John Lindsay.                                               

John Lindsay elected Mayor of New York City, comments by Lindsay and newsman Howard K. Smith, in Washington, DC, a man (Norman Morrison) dies when he sets himself on fire in protest against the Vietnam war, voter registration hits a snag in the south.                            

Princess Margaret to visit the United States, photojournalist Dickie Chapelle killed in Vietnam, North Vietnamese call her a hero, Moscow, London, and Paris all comment, draft card burners in New York City's Union Square, John Lindsay elected Mayor of New York City, French President Charles De Gaulle seals another seven-year term.            

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: John Lindsay wins for New York City Mayor, Charles De Gaulle will run for a second presidential term in France, Dean Rusk underlies military action in Vietnam, defiance in New York City by draft card burners, Quaker pacifist immolates himself at Pentagon, comment by Gus Hall on communist trial, comments by Robert Kennedy. Dickie Chapelle killed by a landmine in Vietnam.   

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.                                                                                                                             

Transit strike begins in New York City. Green Bay Packers defeat Cleveland Browns 23-12 to win NFL championship game.         

New York City Mayor-Elect John V. Lindsay addresses the transit strike.             

New York City transit strike. Green Bay Packers defeat Cleveland Browns 23-12 to win NFL championship.           

 "HELLO AMSTERDAY, HELLO NEW YORK commemorates the 15th anniversary of television broadcasting in the Netherlands in a program transmitted LIVE to Amsterdam and New York via Early Bird satellite. Participants include  Mayor John Lindsay, and the mayor of Amsterdam. Robert Trout, narrator in New York, interviews a Dutch fisherman in Holland. We visit a a Holland-American soccer club practicing in Central Park and a soccer match in Utrecht, Holland.         

The New York and Hollywood movie premiere of "Is Paris Burning?" starring Leslie Caron, Kirk Douglas, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Alain Delon, Gert Frobe, and Orson Welles. Directed by Rene Clement.

In New York, Jack Lescoulie talks to Otto Preminger, Frederick March, Florence Eldrich, Leslie Caron, Ann Francis, John Erikson, Polly Bergen, and Barbara Rush.
In Los Angeles, Debbie Reynolds talks to Army Archerd.

Hosts: Jack Lescoulie and Army Archerd.                                                                                                       

The New York and Hollywood movie premiere of "Is Paris Burning?" starring Leslie Caron, Kirk Douglas, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Alain Delon, Gert Frobe, and Orson Welles. Directed by Rene Clement.

In New York, Jack Lescoulie talks to Otto Preminger, Frederick March, Florence Eldrich, Leslie Caron, Ann Francis, John Erikson, Polly Bergen, and Barbara Rush.
In Los Angeles, Debbie Reynolds talks to Army Archerd.

Duplicate of #15244.

Hosts: Jack Lescoulie and Army Archerd.                                                                                                                    

Mayor John Lindsay discusses Governor Nelson Rockefeller's solution to end the New York City garbage strike. He expresses shock at Rockefeller's capitulation to the sanitation workers. Jerry Collins reports from Gracie Mansion. Discussion of John Lindsay news conference with journalists Ralph Penza and Jim Jensen.

                                                  

A benefit salute to the USO. The first event held in the new Madison Square Garden. General Omar Bradley receives the USO Gold Medal.            

The latest news from NBC Monitor-News.           

Sunday declared a day of mourning for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. President Johnson speaks. Looting and violence in Harlem, in aftermath of the King assassination, Mayor Lindsay comments, description of death scene at the Memphis, motel. 

Jim Jensen reports.                         

Live coverage and highlights from all three networks and Radio of Dr. Martin Luther King's Funeral.                                      

Mayor John Lindsay of New York City says it's improper to kill looters and arsonists. 

Host: Tom Dunn.             

Columbia University investigation of police engagement
Mayor Lindsay press conference
North Vietnam attacks-four-day battle, 1200 enemy dead

Host: Tom Dunn. 

           

The GOP National Convention. Spiro Agnew announcing support of Richard Nixon. Former President Dwight Eisenhower speaks. Interviews with Mrs. Nixon, Julie and David Eisenhower, and Nelson Rockefeller. Speech by Barry Goldwater. Jacob Javits interview. John Lindsay introduction of keynote speaker Govenor Daniel J. Evans of Washington and his speech.              

The GOP Convention. Spiro Agnew supports Richard Nixon, Nixon press conference. Keynote speaker is Washington Governor Daniel Evans. Also in attendance are Julie Nixon, Mrs. Patricia Nixon, Barry Goldwater, Senator Jacob Javits, New York City Mayor John Lindsay, and David Eisenhower.                            

Spiro Agnew selected as Vice-Presidential running mate
Gerald Ford introduces Governor Nelson Rockefeller
Nomination of Agnew by Mayor John Lindsay and Congressman Rogers Morton of Maryland. Roll Call.
Agnew acceptance speech
Nixon acceptance speech
With commercials.                                        

Congressman Rogers Morton nominates Spiro Agnew for Vice President, the nomination is seconded by Mayor John Lindsay of New York, Agnew gives his acceptance speech. Richard Nixon acceptance speech.                       

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, the 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 celebrates his 6th anniversary as host of the Tonight Show. This is the first-anniversary show to show clips from past shows.

Highlights include: The James Drury-Doug McClure bar fight
Don Rickles: "The Japanese Bath."
Commercials: "The Way We Have Wanted To See Just One."-Sammy Davis Jr. Tiny Tim
The opening of "Cleopatra" with Bert Parks
Joan Rivers live-mentions first appearance on February 17th, 1965
Derek Commercial-Take off
New York City Mayor John Lindsay appears live-he praises, Carson, as a civil leader
Jack Webb-Carson skit: "Clean Copper Clappers."
Johnny narrates a football game 1963/64. 
Hot Air Ballooning-Jumping out of a plane
Ed Ames Tomahawk throw
Shirley Temple parody-
Carson sings as Shirley Temple. "The Good Ship Lollipop."
Norman Rockwell-Painting of Johnny Carson.
Also appearing is Bill Cosby.

More information on previous clips:
Carson in a barroom fight with Doug McClure and James Drury of the "Virginian."
Johnny is enjoying a Japanese massage but is getting heckled by Don Rickles. Carson then throws Rickles into the tub, clothes and all
Johnny appears as a soap salesman with Sammy Davis Jr. appearing in KKK sheets 
Carson as a mad scientist who turns into Tiny Tim
The opening of "Cleopatra" in which Bert Parks ran into many difficulties trying to interview guests to the opening night, Roddy McDowell, Joan Fontaine, Charles Addams, Mr. and Mrs, Richard Rodgers, Darryl Zanuck, etc. 
Johnny appears as Ralph Willie, a West Coast Teatime movie salesman, Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin assisting
Carson as "Derek" a take-off on the Eric Cigar commercial
Carson appears in a skit with Jack Webb about stolen clappers that were taken from a school bell. "Clean Copper Clappers."
Carson plays football with members of the New York Jets football team and ballooning with Don Piccard
Carson's recent skydiving stint in California 
The famous and hilarious 1965 tomahawk throw by Ed Ames. Tomahawk lands in a private area of outlined wall figure.
Johnny dresses as Shirley Temple and sings "On The Good Ship USA." revealing underwear instead of the patriotic petticoat.
Interspersed among film and tape clips guests chatted with Carson. A surprise appearance by New York City Mayor John Lindsay joking with Johnny about strikes and safe streets, etc.
Joan Rivers emerges from a large birthday cake and guest Norman Rockwell presents Johnny with a portrait of himself
Closing credits over montage of Carson in various costumes..                                                                                                                                                                                  

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Johnny Carson Friar's Club Roast" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.  

Duplicate Of #3556.            

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.
  
  

Guests: Count Basie, EJ Peaker, New York City Mayor John Lindsay, Peter Ustinov, Charlie Callas.
 
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. 

                                   

New York City Mayor John Lindsay defeated in Republican primary, to run as coalition candidate. 

Apollo 11 astronauts Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong hold a live news conference in Houston, Texas after their successful Apollo 11 moon mission.           

Live coverage of the Broadway ticker tape parade in New York City for Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin.                     

Moratorium Day protests in Washington Square Park in New York City to end Vietnam war. Mayor John Lindsay and New York Senator Jacob Javits attend.       

May 26th, 1969- September 19th, 1969 (ABC)
December 29th, 1969- January 1st, 1975 (ABC)
August 16th, 1975 - September 6th 1975 (CBS)
1977-1981 (PBS)

Dick Cavett entered late night television in 1969. During the summer of 1969 he hosted a thrice-weekly prime-time series on ABC, and later that year he succeeded Joey Bishop as host of the network's late-night talk show. Cavett brought with him the announcer and bandleader who had worked with him on his earlier shows - Fred Foy, who was for decades the announcer of The Lone Ranger on radio and television, and drummer Bobby Rosengarten. This new format was another attempt by ABC to compete against NBC's highly successful Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. Originally broadcast five nights a week. However, by January of 1973, the show was seen only one week a month as Cavett's ratings failed to dent Carson's. Jack Paar's return to late night television after an eleven year absence was similarly seen only one week a month under the new ABC series moniker, ABC's WIDE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT. On January 1st, 1975, The Dick Cavett Show disappeared from the network all together.    

In the fall of 1977 Cavett appeared on PBS in a half-hour talk show on which he returned to his strong talent: one - guest interviews. 

Guest: New York City Mayor John Lindsay.                                                                         

THE 10 O'CLOCK NEWS 

March 13, 1967 - July 5, 1968 (Half Hour)
July 8, 1968 - February 23, 1979 (One Hour)

HISTORY:

On March 13, 1967 Channel 5 launched the first prime time newscast in the tri-state area, just a few months after sister station WTTG in Washington D.C. became the first station in the United States with one. Since then, a lot has changed but there are still a few constants like the seemingly eternal question, “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?”

In 1967, channel 5, then called WNEW-TV, had been an independent television station for eleven years since the disbanding of the DuMont Network where it was the flagship station. The station was owned by Metromedia, which obtained the majority of the network’s assets, including the DuMont Tele-centre on East 67th Street that served as the home for channel 5.

Metromedia tapped Bill Jorgensen, a reporter for WEWS in Cleveland to anchor the newscast in either Washington or New York. Jorgensen decided on New York after he had heard some in the industry say that the news couldn’t compete against entertainment programming. In the newscast’s first year, it was competing against programs from the networks such as The Big Valley, The Carol Burnett Show, The Dean Martin Show and I Spy. The neigh sayers were proven wrong and the plucky little newscast without all the resources of a big network behind it did quite well against the entertainment competition and quickly expanded from a half hour to an hour.

In December of 1969 John Roland joined the station and a little less than ten years later became Jorgensen’s successor after he moved over to WPIX in 1979. When Roland took over the anchor chair, WPIX’s Action News (later Independent Network News) offered the only 10 p.m. competition for news in the city. In other parts of the country 10 p.m. newscasts were popping up on independent stations after seeing the success in New York.

Bill Jorgensen was the founding and longtime anchor of New York City's FIRST PRIME TIME ONE HOUR WEEKLY NEWS BROADCAST premiering  format on July 8, 1968. It began as a half hour News Broadcast anchored by Bill Jorgensen on March 13, 1967.

 When WNEW-TV began producing 10 O'CLOCK NEWS with Bill Jorgensen at the helm, no other commercial television stations had a prime time newscast. The New York Times television critic Jack Gould described the newscast as "a thoroughly professional news summary" due in part to "Mr. Jorgensen's durably pleasing style and demeanor. He suggests authority without affectation." 

The 10 O'CLOCK NEWS on WNEW TV  followed a talk show hosted by Merv Griffin and was followed by a local talk show hosted by Alan Burke, and then followed with The Les Crane Show when The 10'Oclock News was a half hour broadcast. This line-up rapidly built a substantial audience. 

After a twelve year successful run Bill Jorgensen left WNEW and The 10'OClock News and was succeeded at by John Roland, who anchored his first broadcast on March 14, 1979. Jorgensen who quit after his Feb. 23, broadcast left the newscast without an official anchor replacement for two and half weeks. Roland who had previously been a featured reporter and co-anchor became the new anchor. 

Bill Jorgensen's signature signoff was "I'm Bill Jorgensen, thanking you for your time this time 'till next time."

NOTE: Bill Jorgensen had it written into his contract at WNEW that he was the only one who could use a TelePrompTer, and this meant that when he was debriefing a reporter on set, the reporter would have to constantly look at his notes. By contract, Jorgensen would always look steadily into the camera, projecting an air of power and confidence. He warred bitterly with station management, including Ted Kavanau, then news director, who says Jorgensen "was a difficult guy, very moody, hardly talked to anybody, but when you turned on that camera, he performed brilliantly. He had a voice that was like fate reaching out to you."

ON THIS BROADCAST:

Women commemorate the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th amendment, which granted suffrage to women.
 
An in depth ten minute report leads off this news broadcast.

Women march and demonstrate all over New York City  advocating equality. They picket a multitude of sights. Women's power are on display representing 100 million females in the USA.

In an on location report, women take over radio station WBAB, demanding their voice be heard. Interviews and comments are heard. 

Also, demonstrations are covered in Times Square, Bryant Park,  Washington D.C. and Boston Massachusetts. 

In other news, Palestine crisis, Israeli crisis addressed at UN,
Vice President Spiro Agnew's trip in the East, latest Viet Nam statistics, American marine John Sweeney asks for asylum in Sweden. His family is interviewed, NYC hippies battle police, Nigerian execution of three enemies of the country, Narcotic raids in NYC, Manson case horrors of killings described in court, Black Panther trial, search for wanted criminal Angela Davis, British Airways fire at Kennedy Airport, increasing amount of guns being stored by college students. 

Rona Barrett reviews new TV programs scheduled to debut and return to television in the Fall 1970 season. 

NOTE: 

      NO KNOWN BROADCASTS OR EVEN EXCERPTS OF "10 O'CLOCK NEWS 
      WITH BILL JORGENSEN" EXISTS OR IS ARCHIVED AT THE LIBRARY 
      OF CONGRESS, UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE, PALEY CENTER FOR 
      MEDIA, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY NEWS ARCHIVE, OR THE ARCHIVES 
      OF WNEW METROMEDIA. ONE ENDING OF THE PROGRAM AND CREDITS 
      CAN BE FOUND ON YOU TUBE (62 SECONDS).                                                                                                                                                 

           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. Entertainer Of The Year Awards from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Guest: Tom Jones wins most popular male singer of the year award and sings " Cabaret."   

Ed begins the 23rd season of his popular Sunday night variety show with the first AGVA awards ceremony, The American Guild Of Variety Artists Awards-called Georgies in honor of George M. Cohan, are presented at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. 
The major winners...Entertainer Of The Year; Bob Hope. Musical stars Barbra Streisand and Tom Jones. Comedy Stars: Carol Burnett and Flip Wilson, Musical group: Blood, Sweat And Tears. Golden Award: Jimmy Durante. Rising star: Melba Moore. Novelty Circus Act:
The Flying Alexanders. Presenters include New York City Mayor John Lindsay, Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Danny Thomas, Tommy Smothers, Sergio Franchi, Clown Emmett Kelly, and Marc Copage, and Michael Link of "Julia." 
Peter Gennaro dances to a medley of Cohan songs. Other highlights...Barbra "On A Clear Day" Sergio, Melba, "I Got Love" 
Blood, Sweat And Tears "Lucretia Mac Evil." 

Duplicate of #19802.  Includes commercials.                                                                                                

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.
  
  

Eighth anniversary show. Guest: New York City Mayor John Lindsay.

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. 

                                       

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.
  
  

Eighth anniversary show. Guests: New York City Mayor John Lindsay, 
Bob Hope, Dean Martin. Includes commercials.

Dupe of 16422.                                       

New York City Mayor John Lindsay endorses Arthur Goldberg in New York Gubernatorial race vs. Nelson Rockefeller.         

New York City Mayor John Lindsay changes affiliation from the Republican to the Democratic party. He may seek the Democratic  presidential nomination.     

Attica prison riots, autopsy of prisoners show they died of gunshot  wounds. Senate committee holds hearings on control of handguns. Mayor John Lindsay criticizes Nixon Administration for failing to support tough gun control laws. 

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.
  
  

9th anniversary show. Guest: New York City Mayor John Lindsay. 


   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.                                                                         

Special on the Knapp Commission formed in April, 1970 by Mayor John Lindsay investigating police corruption within the New York City police department. Whitman Knapp is the chairman of the commission.  

New York City Mayor John Lindsay announces candidacy for President, will run in Florida primary. Senator Vance Hartke considers run in the New Hampshire primary.

US bombing of North Vietnam criticized by Pope Paul. In Wisconsin, Presidential hopeful, New York Mayor John Lindsay speaks on Vietnam war.    

Major Floyd Kushner sends his family a Christmas letter. New York  City  Mayor John Lindsay campaigns in Wisconsin and calls bombings sheer madness. 

Charles Collingwood subbing for Walter Cronkite. 

New York City Mayor John Lindsay makes strong showing in Arizona in Democratic presidential run. Senator Henry Jackson campaigns in the South. 

New York City Mayor John Lindsay's Presidential Hopes are discussed after poor showing in Wisconsin.         

Live coverage of the national democratic primaries in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.      

A report of narcotics entering the US. New York City Mayor John Lindsay speaks about President Nixon.