1956-02-13, WNBC, min.
TEX AND JINX Radio & Television BROADCAST HISTORY:
April 22, 1946- February 27, 1959.
WEAF (WNBC, WRCA), New York weekdays at 8:30 A.M. until 1954; at 1:00pm,1954-1955; then at 6:30 and 10:35pm until July 31, 1958, moving briefly to WOR, broadcasting at 2:15pm.
In addition to the Kollmars (Dorothy Kilgallen and husband Richard Kollmar) and the Fitzgeralds (Pegeen and husband Ed Fitzgerald), another well-recognized New York couple, newlyweds Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg, added their own bread-and-bacon banter to the local airwaves between 1946 and 1959. Their gabfest, initially Hi Jinx but later revised to Tex and Jinx, was beamed over WEAF which was subsequently re-lettered WNBC and later WRCA. In limited doses, the flagship outlet of the National Broadcasting Company transmitted Meet Tex and Jinx to the whole country during 1947 and 1948.
Tex and Jinx devoted most of their airtime to lofty and noble concepts, visitors and sidebars. Tex and Jinx [on WEAF-WNBC-WRCA] were interviewing Bernard Baruch, Margaret Truman, or Ethel Waters…. McCrary built the show on the assumption that the early morning audience was not stupid, as programmers generally assumed; that people in general had fresher minds and were more open to serious topics at the beginning of the day.”
Their joint radio venture began in April 1946 just 10 months following their nuptials (June 10, 1945). Launched as a breakfast feature, the series later shifted to afternoons and finally into the evening hours before departing the ether a dozen years afterward. They were branded by one journalist “Mr. Brains and Mrs. Beauty.”
In early 1947 NBC put them on its television network as a portion of a Sunday evening quarter-hour dubbed Bristol-Myers Tele-Varieties. “The McCrarys were naturals for TV,” wrote a reviewer, “with their combination of friendly chatter, interviews, and features.” That summer the web awarded them an exclusive Sunday night half-hour format under the appellation At Home with Tex and Jinx. A decade later, in the 1957-58 season, the duo hosted a daytime NBC-TV showcase, The Tex and Jinx Show.
When hepatitis sidetracked Falkenburg in 1958 from their broadcast commitments, McCrary carried on solo on their radio show for another couple of years. In the 1980s, however, the couple separated, remaining on genial terms. McCrary died in New York on July 29, 2003 and Falkenburg expired just 29 days later in the same city, on August 27, 2003.
NOTE::
The scores of TEX AND JINX SHOWS archived by Archival Television Audio, Inc. were originally obtained as original 16" Electronic Discs from Barry Farber, producer of the show (1957-1959), in 1960 after he had begun his own career in front of the mike at WINS Radio. These discs were subsequently transferred to 1/4" reel to reel tape, and then disposed. These broadcasts are rare and represent the largest known collection of TEX AND JINX extant broadcasts in the world.
Today's Guests: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
1957-01-12, CBS, 54 min.
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.
1958-11-23, , 60 min.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the California chapter of the Friar's Club, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are "roasted."
This recording comes from two electronic transcription disc recordings which was never intended to be sold commercially.
It represents one of the biggest turn outs for a Friar's Roast in Hollywood held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Barry Mirkin leads the audience gathered to sing "Here's to the Friars" theme song.
The emcee for this night is legendary television and radio host, Art Linkletter. He reads a since telegram from Eddie Cantor who could not attend. Other "funny" telegrams are read from those including Liberace, Jack Benny and Fidel Castro.
Others heard "roasting their guests, are Barry Mirkin, George Murphy, Tony Martin, Milton Berle, Dean Martin, George Burns and comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein who died from a massive coronary right after delivering his speech, seconds after Art Linkletter responds that Harry should have his own prime time TV show.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz cannot continue with the tribute and are not heard.
NOTE:
Processed by Phil Gries to CD improving sound quality.
1959-02-09, CBS, 60 min.
1957-1959 (CBS)
"Lucy Goes To Alaska" was the eighth and final episode of the one-hour specials. The Riccardos and the Mertzes go to Alaska to do a show, with Red Skelton, to celebrate the state's admission to the union.
1960-01-10, WNBC, 50 min.
Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper looks back over the thirty years she has spent in the movie capital. Guests are Gary Cooper, James Stewart, Debbie Reynolds, Lucille Ball, Robert Cummings, Anthony Perkins, Don Murray, Hope Lange, John Cassavetes, Stephen Boyd, Gloria Swanson, Janet Gaynor, Francis X. Bushman, Ramon Novarro, Marion Davies, Jody McCrea, Walt Disney, William Daniels, Westmore Brothers, Anne Bauchens, King Vidor, Teddy Rooney and Bob Hope. Liza Minnelli sings a song her mother made famous, "Over the Rainbow."
1960-01-10, WNBC, 55 min.
This version of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood is a complete audio air check which includes the original opening and contains all Rexall commercials. It's drawback is that this air check was recorded by open mike and not by direct line like Archival Television Audio #6: Hedda Hopper's Hollywood.
NOTE:
If requested, for a small additional fee, a special edited version can be processed using the best elements available, combining the original opening and all Rexall commercials with the more pristine direct line audio represented in ATA#6, creating the best audible complete version of this broadcast available.
1960-10-07, NBC, 57 min.
SPECIAL BROADCAST SALUTE
Mrs. FDR was 75 a year ago and as a plus one year follow up, a tribute to her (and the Eleanor Roosevelt Cancer Research Foundation located in Denver Colorado) by admirers in and out of show business. Many perform during this one-hour celebration special broadcast.
Bob Hope hosts this program which presents show business personalities and other prominent people.
Executive Producer, David Susskind.
Written for Television by Reginald Rose.
NOTE: Occasional original slight broadcast audio hum.
1960-12-29, WNBC, 25 min.
Substitute host Hugh Downs chats with guests Lucille Ball and children Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., Kay Thompson and Chester Morris.
NOTE: This peerless broadcast air check, recorded off the air by Phil Gries, was digitized and sent to Hugh Downs upon his request.
He said to me that this particular show, substituting for Jack Paar, interviewing Lucille Ball, was one of his most personal inspiring moments of his broadcasting career. He remembered doing the broadcast, but none of the content.
“Your interactive decision and ability to record history
a half century ago…without hard evidence such as you
have provided, what proof could there be that any of this really
happened?-that maybe it was all imagined. Malto Grazie.”
Hugh Downs
Television Co-Host “Jack Paar Tonight Show”…Host “Today Show,” “20/20.”
1961-02-19, WCBS, 00 min.
There is a Western Saloon sketch with Sullivan playing "Dead Eye," from a clip of February 7th, 1961, when Sullivan guest-hosted on the Red Skelton Show. This Sullivan show was repeated by CBS on August 6th, 1961.
1961-12-09, WABC, 59 min.
Danny Kaye is host for a variety program saluting the work of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. Guest performers are Eartha Kitt, Jack Benny, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Benny Goodman, Tony Martin, Mitch Miller, Jan Peerce, Charlton Heston, Lucille Ball, Edward G. Robinson and Morton Gould.
1962-05-22, NBC, min.
The 14th primetime Emmy Awards are held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angelos, California. Among the personalities present are Leroy Collins, who served as the 33rd Governor of the state of Florida, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson.
Host: Bob Newhart
1962-06-24, CBS, min.
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.
Ed Sullivan's guests on his 14th-anniversary show include Jack Carter, Jack Benny, Kate Smith, Johnny Carson, Lucille Ball, Jerry Lewis, Bing Crosby and Ted Mack.
1962-06-24, WCBS, 24 min.
Steve Allen, Kathyrn Murray, Jack Carter, Phil Silvers, Jack Benny, Kate Smith, Johnny Carson, and Lucille Ball honor "Mr. Stoneface," Ed Sullivan. Orchestra leader Ray Bloch joins in the tribute.
1962-09-24, KCBS, 00 min.
Andy Griffith, Lucille Ball, Danny Thomas and Jack Benny perform.
1962-09-24, CBS, 17 min.
A Fall preview of CBS programs.
Five stars of TV comedy, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny , Andy Griffith, Garry Moore and Danny Thomas blend their talents for an hour to poke fun at the new 1962-1963 TV season and themselves.
Written by Larry Gelbart.
Announcer: Don Wilson.
NOTE: Some variations in sound quality, but most of the audio is excellent.
1962-10-24, NBC, min.
From 1950 thru 1996 Bob Hope did 273 SPECIALS for NBC TV.
Bob's guest is Lucille Ball.
1962-11-11, NBC, 00 min.
Guest Lucille Ball joins Danny Kaye for fun and frolic.
Dupe of 311.
1962-11-11, NBC, min.
A prelude Special sampling of what Danny Kaye intends to present next season starring in a weekly variety series.
Lucille Ball guests. It's only a two-star affair, so Lucy shows Danny what a pair of distinguished guests might add to the show.
1962-11-11, WNBC, 20 min.
Guest Lucille Ball joins Danny Kaye for fun and frolic.
1963-05-26, NBC, min.
The 15th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are presented from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
Hosts: Annette Funicello and Don Knotts.
1963-09-23, WCBS, 53 min.
CBS-TV Preview of the coming 1963-1964 season with Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Garry Moore, Andy Griffith, Phil
Silvers and Danny Thomas. Don Wilson is also on hand.
1965-09-13, CBS, 52 min.
September 13th, 1965-December 13th, 1965-(CBS)
Short-lived Monday night variety hour starring Steve Lawrence. Regulars included Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty Walker, The Pussycst Dancers, The Dick Williams Singers, and The Joe Guercio Orchestra. It was taped primarily in New York.
Guest: Lucille Ball. Also appearing, Betty Walker, Charles Nelson Reilly, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, and Judith Lowry.
Series Premiere.
Announcer: Johnny Olson.
1965-09-13, WCBS, 52 min.
September 13, 1965-December 13, 1965. This was the first broadcast of the series. Steve Lawrence's Monday-night variety hour lasted only thirteen weeks. Regulars included comics Charles Nelson Reilly and Betty Walker.
1966-02-10, WNBC, 52 min.
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).
1966-03-22, WCBS, 52 min.
A sequel to "Carol and Company," featuring host Carol Burnett and her guests Lucille Ball and Zero Mostel.
1966-05-01, WCBS, 52 min.
Arthur Godfrey and Don Ameche are hosts for a nostalgic review of the great stars and favorite programs of radio and television history.
This television special celebrates fifty years of radio and television broadcasting. Arthur Godfrey hosts this nostalgic look back at the stars and programs that catapulted radio and television to success. Highlights include: Ed Wynn's first radio show "The Perfect Fool," a 1922 variety show; how radio became network oriented in 1927 and began to change American lifestyles; the first coast-to-coast broadcast of a football game from the Rose Bowl; the Fireside Chats with Franklin D. Roosevelt; the comedy duo of Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, better known as "Amos 'n' Andy"; the Kraft Music Hall, hosted by Bing Crosby, which showcased the great singers of the 1930s and 40s such as Arthur Tracy, Morton Downy, Helen Morgan, and Kate Smith; Frank Sinatra, who was brought into the public eye through radio; Bing Crosby, who sings "Pennies From Heaven"; John Scott Trotter's reminiscences about the big bands such as those of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Spike Jones; how television began to make strides with the telecast of the New York Worlds Fair in 1939 until World War II put an abrupt stop to the advancement; how the very popular Milton Berle was responsible for the television revolution after the war was over; a survey of other pioneering programs including "Kukla, Fran, and Ollie," "Your Show of Shows," "I Remember Mama," and "Howdy Doody"; a day at the studio with big-time television producer Sheldon Leonard whose credits range from the slow-starting "Dick Van Dyke Show" to "The Gomer Pyle Show"; Godfrey, who sings "I'm in Love with You Honey"; a look at the great comedy teams and solo comedians such as Abbott and Costello, Burns and Allen, Fibber McGee and Molly, Jimmy Durante, Fred Allen, and W.C. Fields; the first lady of television, Lucille Ball, who is followed through a day of rehearsal for her show; how radio soap operas paved the way for the radio drama programs such as "Inner Sanctum," "Suspense," and "The Whistler"; how the live drama show became the first step in a new direction for television; Rod Serling's examination of the rise and somewhat quick fall of this form of programming; the We Five singing "Beyond the Sea"; and the great radio commentators such as Edward R. Murrow and Walter Winchell.
1966-05-01, WCBS, 52 min.
Arthur Godfrey and Don Ameche are hosts for a nostalgic review of the great stars and favorite programs of radio and television history. Joining them in this special are Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Sheldon Leonard, Rod Serling, John Scott Trotter, and We Five, who sing "Beyond the Sea." Many others. Many archival transcripts are heard with Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Fanny Brice, Rudy Vallee, Milton Berle, and Fred Allen.
Duplicate Of # 997.
1966-09-28, WNBC, 52 min.
For his first variety show of the 1966-67 season, Bob Hope has surrounded himself wtih many of his former leading ladies. They include Lucille Ball, Madeleine Carroll, Joan Caufield, Joan Collins, Arlene Dahl, Phyllis Diller, Anita Ekberg, Rhonda Fleming, Joan Fontaine, Signe Hasso, Heddy Lamarr, Dorothy Lamour, Marilyn Maxwell, Virginia Mayo, Dina Merrill, Vera Miles, Janis Paige and Jane Russell. Also on hand: Paul Lynde, Jerry Colonna, Ken Murray and Peter Leeds.
1966-10-24, WCBS, 52 min.
Anthony Newley is Lucille Ball's guide for a whirlwind tour of London. Joining in are Wilfred Hyde-White, James Robertson Justice, Peter Wyngarden, and The Dave Clark Five.
1968-03-17, 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.
1968-03-20, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
Duplicate of #5284.
1968-03-20, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
1968-05-19, NBC, 90 min.
(SPECIAL)(COLOR). Providing entertainment: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Don Rickles and Johnnie Whitaker of "Family Affair." Frank Sinatra and Dick Van Dyke host the 20th annual Emmy presentations in New York and Hollywood. The Presenters: a "Who's Who" of TV's past and present, including Steve Allen, Lucille Ball, Lloyd Bridges, Carol Burnett, Sebastian Cabot, Sid Caesar, and Imogene Coca, Art Carney, Bill Cosby, Linda Cristal, Walter Cronkite, Mike Douglas, Barbara Eden, Barbara Feldon, Sally Field, Lorne Greene, Bob Hope, Gene Kelly, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Kate Smith and Barbara Stanwyck.
1968-05-19, WNBC, 90 min.
(SPECIAL)(COLOR). Providing entertainment: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Don Rickles and Johnnie Whitaker of "Family Affair." Frank Sinatra and Dick Van Dyke host the 20th annual Emmy presentations in New York and Hollywood. The Presenters: a "Who's Who" of TV's past and present, including Steve Allen, Lucille Ball, Lloyd Bridges, Carol Burnett, Sebastian Cabot, Sid Caesar, and Imogene Coca, Art Carney, Bill Cosby, Linda Cristal, Walter Cronkite, Mike Douglas, Barbara Eden, Barbara Feldon, Sally Field, Lorne Greene, Bob Hope, Gene Kelly, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Kate Smith and Barbara Stanwyck.
Dupe Of # TW11.
1968-05-20, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. This program is a repeat of the show from October 2, 1967. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.
1968-11-04, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.
1969-02-17, WNBC, min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
Dupe of #5286 and #8352.
1969-02-17, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
Duplicate of # 5286.
1969-02-17, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
1969-04-13, NBC, 60 min.
A fast-paced hour of music and comedy. This was Diana Ross's first solo appearance without the Supremes.
1969-11-24, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.
1969-12-03, NBC, min.
Jack Benny displays his groovy new look in this 1969 TV special.
Dupe of #8353.
1969-12-03, NBC, 60 min.
Jack Benny displays his groovy new look in this 1969 TV special.
1969-12-06, CBS, min.
CBS variety special starring Ann-Margret.
Guests: Lucille Ball, Dean Martin, Larry Storch.
1970-05-04, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. This program is a repeat. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.
1970-09-20, CBS, min.
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."
1970-09-20, CBS, 58 min.
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.
1970-10-19, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.
1970-11-16, WNBC, 52 min.
Many celebrities appear in old TV film
clips highlighting this 20th TV Anniversary salute to Jack Benny. His contemporary guests include Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Dinah Shore with cameos by Lucille Ball, Dean Martin, Red Skelton, Mary Livingston, Eddie
"Rochester" Anderson, Mel Blanc, Benny Rubin, Dennis Day and Don Wilson.
1970-11-16, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob presents his third annual Vaudeville Show in comedy, music and song.
