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#7462: VOICE OF FIRESTONE
Order1958-11-17, ABC, 00 min.
September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC). This was the first broadcast of the season. "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963).
1961-03-31, WNBC, 52 min.
- John Raitt
- Martha Wright
- Donald Voorhees
- Birgit Nilsson
- The Brothers Four
- Paul Hartman
- Allegra Kent
- Schola Cantorum
- Tommy Rall
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.1961-06-04, WCBS, 29 min.
Guest composer Richard Rodgers is profiled. Rodgers discusses his early work with host Jim Morske and answers questions from the audience. Vocalists Martha Wright and John Reardon sing Rodgers and Lorenz Hart selections.1961-11-10, WNBC, 54 min.
- Richard Rodgers
- Rogers & Hammerstein
- Martha Wright
- Rogers & Hart
- Howard Keel
- Donald Scott
- Elizabeth Howell
- Donald Voorhees
- Dolores Gray
- Ray Bolger
- Anita Darian
- Ron Husmann
Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, -their contributions to musical comedy are sampled on this live and taped tribute program. Donald Voorhees conducts the show tunes including excerpts from "Victory at Sea." Richard Rodgers, himself is guest of honor. Performing guests include Howard Keel, Dolores Gray, Martha Wright, Donald Scott, Elizabeth Howell and host Ray Bolger. HIGHLIGHTS "Here in My Arms," "Falling in Love with Love".......Anita Darian "Isn't It Romantic?" "My Romance"........................Ron Husmann "Thou Swell," "This Can't Be Love"...................Helen Gallagher "There Is Nothing Like a Dame," "You Always Love the Same Girl," "People Will Say We're in Love," "Some Enchanted Evening," "Have You Met Miss Jones?" "If I Loved You," Most Beautiful Girl in the World"..................................Howard Keel "Wonderful Guy," "It Never Entered My Mind," "Dancing on the Ceiling," "My Funny Valentine," "You Took Advantage of Me," "Blue Room," "Spring is Here"............................Delores Gray "Sound of Music," MEDLEY...Martha Wright, Donald Scott, Elizabeth Howell "It's Got to Be Love," "Bach, Beethoven and Brahms," "There's a Small Hotel," "Slaughter on 10th Avenue"...........Ray Bolger NOTE: Occasional Audio level imperfections when originally recorded off the air, 'direct line,' November 10, 1961.
#10205: BOB NEWHART SHOW, THE
Order1962-02-07, NBC, 28 min.
- Bob Newhart
- Jackie Joseph
- Dan Sorkin
- Jack Grinnage
- Mickey Manners
- Pearl Shear
- Kay Westfall
- Jack Paar
- Martha Wright
October 11th, 1961- June 13th, 1962 (NBC) A thirty-minute variety series starring comedian Bob Newhart. Newhart won fame by performing his classic telephone comedy routines that he would end by saying, "well same to you, fella." Regulars on the show are Jackie Joseph, Kay Westfall, Jack Grinnage, Mickey Manners, Pearl Shear, June Ericson, and Andy Albin. The announcer is Dan Sorkin. Guests: Jack Paar, Martha Wright
1962-11-22, WNBC, 54 min.
- John Raitt
- Mahalia Jackson
- Martha Wright
- Donald Voorhees
- Tommy Rall
- The West Point Glee Club
- Grant Johannesen
- Tad Tadlock
- Carl Sandburg
The Thanksgiving spirit in music is interpreted by singers John Raitt, Martha Wright and Mahalia Jackson; pianist Grant Johannesen; dancers Tommy Rall and Tad Tadlock; the West Point Glee Club; and poet Carl Sandburg, who reads "Theme in Yellow"; "Fire Dreams," a poem he rewrote for tonight's show; and excerpts from "Good Morning, America" and "Remembrance Rock." Donald Voorhees directs the orchestra and chorus.#6988: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1962-11-22, WNBC, 00 min.
- John Raitt
- Mahalia Jackson
- Martha Wright
- Donald Voorhees
- Tommy Rall
- Grant Johannesen
- Tad Tadlock
- Carl Sanburg
- West Point Cadet Glee Club
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Thanksgiving program. Host: Martha Wright
#4959: VOICE OF FIRESTONE
Order1963-01-13, WABC, 27 min.
September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC). "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963).
Composer Richard Rodgers receives the Mary MacArthur Memorial Award for humanitarian services during tonight's live telecast from the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.1963-09-12, WOR, 49 min.
- Duke Snider
- Miss Rheingold 1963
- Lindsey Nelson
- Ralph Kiner
- Bob Murphy
- Gil Hodges
- M. Donald Grant
- Dick Young
- Martha Wright
- Abe Stark
A tribute to former Brooklyn Dodgers and current New York Mets, Duke Snider at the Polo Grounds with Ralph Kiner, Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, Abe Stark, Dick Young, Miss Rheingold of 1963, Gil Hodges, and M. Donald Grant. Duke Snider speaks to all his fans at the microphone. Following is a fitting tribute to the N.Y. Giants who used to play at the Polo Grounds. Miss Martha Wright sings "Auld Lang Syne" and the "National Anthem" and asks the fans to join in... "for the Duke!" On Kiner's Korner, Ralph Kiner interviews Snider who reflects on his illustrious career year by year.
1964-01-28, WNBC, 52 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.