September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.
A Marx Brothers sketch highlights the comedy with Sammy Davis Jr. as Groucho, Mickey Rooney as Harpo, Ernest Borgnine as Chico and diva Mary Costa as a put -upon socialite. Also, an "Indian Love Call" skit with Ernie Borgnine as Jeannette MacDonald and Mickey Rooney as Nelson Eddy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Mary Costa sings "Entrance of the Countess Maritza" (sung in German).
Sammy Davis sings "After Today."
Mary and Sammy sing a Blues Medley.
Jonelle Allen sings "Sweet Georgia Brown."
In a grand finale the entire cast sing a medley from Broadway musicals.
The contributions of noted American women over the past 200 years are depicted through dramatizations and newsreel footage. Patricia Neal narrates.
Women profiled include Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, pioneer suffragettes; Harriet Tubman, who helped free hundreds of slaves; and Margret Sanger, who established the first birth control clinic in the U.S.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
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