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46 records found for Maurice Chevalier
1955-12-22, Live, 70 min.
- Liberace
- Humphrey Bogart
- Bob Hope
- Frank Sinatra
- Jan Murray
- Red Buttons
- Phil Silvers
- Alan King
- Lauren Bacall
- Maurice Chevalier
- Clark Gable
- Joe E. Ross
- Eddie Weiner
- Charles Coburn
- Lou Holtz
- Gene Baylos
- Solly Violinsky
The most complete recording known running almost ten minutes longer than what has been uploaded to the internet of this rowdy uncensored early Humphrey Bogart Friar's roast, recorded live almost 70 years ago. Paying "tribute" to our guest of honor is Master of Ceremonies, Red Buttons, HIstorian of the Friars Club, Eddie Weiner, Joe E. Ross (missing from you tube uploads), Alan King, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Coburn, Lou Holtz, Gene Baylos, Phil Silvers (missing from you tube uploads), Solly Violinsky, Lauren Bacall, and Humphrey Bogart (part of his speech missing from you tube uploads). Red Buttons reads telegrams of congratulation from Liberace, Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable and Bob Hope each using a term for copulation in their quotes). Processed from an original recording with flaws (edits, under and over modulation, clicks and gaps) acquired over 30 years ago, Phil Gries, founder and owner of Archival Television Audio, Inc., has improved the quality and flow of this extraordinary Friar's Roast lampooning Humphrey Bogart just 13 months before his death at age 56.
1957-10-27, CBS, 10 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 Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived.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. Guests include Maurice Chevalier, Joe Howard, W.C. Handy, and Rudolf Friml.
1958-03-26, ABC, 31 min.
- David Niven
- Bob Hope
- Gary Cooper
- Clark Gable
- Sophia Loren
- Maurice Chevalier
- Joanne Woodward
- Vincent Price
- Cary Grant
- Doris Day
- Fred Astaire
- Ronald Reagan
- Gregory Peck
- Rosalind Russell
- Jean Simmons
- June Allyson
- Miyoshi Umeki
- Eva Marie Saint
- John WQayne
- Anita Eckberg
- Sam Spiegel
- Dana Wynter
The 30th Academy Award ceremonies are telecast live at the RKO Pantages Theatre In Los Angeles. Personalities include Jennifer Jones, David Niven, June Allyson, Eva Marie Saint, Gregory Peck, Joanne Woodward, Rosalind Russell, Anita Eckberg, Vincent Price, Fred Astaire, Dana Wynter, Bob Hope, Doris Day, Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Cary Grant, Jean Simmons, Maurice Chevalier, John Wayne, Gary Cooper, Sam Spiegel, Ronald Reagan, and Miyoshi Umeki. Joined in progress. Hosted by Bob Hope, Rosalind Russell, David Niven, James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, and Clarence Nash (voice of Donald Duck). Best Picture is awarded to "Bridge On The River Kwai" NOTE: MANY ABBREVIATED SEGMENTS.
#7093: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1958-05-18, WCBS, 00 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Carol Lawrence
- Sophie Tucker
- Maurice Chevalier
- Kim Sisters
- Jack E. Leonard
- West Point Glee Club
1959-04-06, NBC, min.
- Jerry Lewis
- James Cagney
- David Niven
- Dick Powell
- Kim Novak
- Robert Stack
- John Wayne
- Bob Hope
- Gary Cooper
- Tony Randall
- Red Buttons
- Sophia Loren
- Maurice Chevalier
- Van Heflin
- Tony Curtis
- Mort Sahl
- Cary Grant
- Susan Hayward
- Shelley Winters
- Burl Ives
- Janet Leigh
- Joan Fontaine
- Eddie Albert
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Ingrid Bergman
- Cyd Charisse
- Rosalind Russell
- June Allyson
- Laurence Olivier
- Vincente Minelli
- Dirk Bogard
- Millie Perkins
- Buddy Adler
- Jack Warner
- Irene Dunn
The 31st Annual Academy Awards Ceremony is telecast live from the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Personalities include Burl Ives, Bob Hope, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis, David Niven, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons, June Allyson, Dick Powell, Tony Randall, Sophia Loren, Dean Martin, Joan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier, Cyd Charisse, Robert Stack, Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Maurice Chevalier, Rosalind Russell, Jerry Lewis, Vincent Price, Eddie Albert, Buddy Adler, Jack Warner, Millie Perkins, Gary Cooper, Vincente Minelli, Dirk Bogard, Van Heflin, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, James Cagney, Susan Hayward, Irene Dunn, John Wayne, Cary Grant, and Ingrid Bergman. Hosts: Jerry Lewis, Tony Randall, Bob Hope, David Niven, Mort Sahl, and Laurence Olivier. "Gigi" was awarded the best film of 1958.
1960-02-04, WNBC, 52 min.
Maurice Chevalier is the only performer in this one man special for CBS. Still going strong at 71 years of age Chevalier is the only performer on this hour-long video taped show, but other celebrities converse with him as he recalls highlights of his illustrious career. HIGHLIGHTS "Give My Regards to Broadway," Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone," "Yankee Doodle Dandy.".......Maurice Chevalier "Mimi," "Valentine," "K-K-K Katy," "Dinah." .......Maurice Chevalier "Louise," "Ma Pomme," "You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me," "C'est Magnifique."............................................Maurice Chevalier "Swanee," "Mammy," "Sonny Boy," "Rockabye Your Baby."........Maurice Chevalier "Gigi," "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" (sung to he daughters of Joan Crawford, Jack Paar and others),1960-02-04, CBS, min.
Duplicate of ATA# 7
#863: INVITATION TO PARIS
Order1960-04-27, WABC, 50 min.
- Maurice Chevalier
- Les Compagnons de la Chanson
- Fernandel
- Anna Gaylor
- Jean Sablon
- Patachou
- Line Renaud
- Jacqueline Francois
- Dalida
- Georges Ulmer
- Les Djinns
- Jo Basile
The performers are French and they extend a musical "Invitation to Paris." They include Fernandel, Anna Gaylor, Jean Sablon, Patachou, Line Renaud, Jacqueline Francois, Dalida, Les Compagnons de la Chanson vocal group, Georges Ulmer, the Jo Basile jazz band, Les Djinns choral group and Mr. Maurice Chevalier.#5257: GERSHWIN YEARS, THE
Order1961-01-15, WCBS, 78 min.
- Frank Sinatra
- Richard Rodgers
- Julie London
- Maurice Chevalier
- Florence Henderson
- Ethel Merman
- Ron Hussman
- Ronald Reagan
The third of six General Electric specials- a review of life in the 1920's and '30s, against a background of George Gershwin's music presented by top name stars: Maurice Chevalier, Florence Henderson, Ron Hussman, Julie London, Ethel Merman and Frank Sinatra. Richard Rodgers is host.
#10523: GERSHWIN YEARS, THE
Order1961-01-15, CBS, min.
- Ronald Reagan
- Frank Sinatra
- Julie London
- George Gershwin
- Ethel Merman
- Maurice Chevalier
- Alvin Ailey
- Carmen Lavallade
- Ron Husmann
- Richard Rodgers
This CBS special pays tribute to composer George Gershwin. Maurice Chevalier, Florence Henderson, Frank Sinatra, Julie London, Ethel Merman, and Ron Husmann are all on hand to salute the great composer. One in a series of variety programs sponsored by General Electric. Musical Highlights: "Lady Be Good"- Maurice Chevalier "The Man I Love"- Julie London, Florence Henderson "Strike Up The Band"- Ethel Merman "I've Got A Crush On You"- Frank Sinatra "Someone To Watch Over Me"- Florence Henderson "I Got Rhythm"- Ethel Merman Porgy and Bess Dance Medley- Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade Host: Richard Rodgers Ronald Reagan: Series Host#7101: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1961-03-19, WCBS, 00 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Robert Goulet
- Maurice Chevalier
- Hermione Gingold
- Frederick Loewe
- Richard Burton
- Julie Andrews
- Jay Lerner
- Manolo Fabregas
- Charles Victor
Salute to Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Repeated on September 10th, 1961.
#5060: BING CROSBY & FRIENDS
Order1961-03-20, WABC, 52 min.
Bing Crosby goes international from France to Italy.#7006: BING CROSBY AND FRIENDS
Order1961-03-20, ABC, 00 min.
Bing Crosby goes international from France to Italy. Dupe of 5060.
#11230: BING CROSBY AND FRIENDS
Order1961-03-20, ABC, 60 min.
Bing Crosby goes international from France to Italy. Tonight, Bing goes International. From France, Maurice Chevalier, from Italy, tenor Aldo Monaco, and from America, singer-dancer Carol Lawrence. Bing and Maurice compare their little black books and do a little reminiscing about the girls they have known in song. Everyone sings, Carol dances, a modern jazz ballet, and Nelson Riddle and orchestra provide the background for the entire taped hour. Highlights: "Without a Song" "Second Time Around"- Bing " Alouette" "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries"- Maurice "Anema e Core" "Granada"-Aldo Monaco "Cool, Cool, Cool, Of The Evening"- Bing, Maurice, Carol "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore" "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" "Once in Love With Amy" "Ida" "Gigi" "Candy" "Louise " "Pigallie"-Bing, Maurice, "Flattery"- Bing, Carol. Dupe of 5060. Also, 7006.
1962-00-00, WABC, 58 min.
Don Lowe presents this live broadcast from Paris with Maurice Chevalier.1962-02-11, WNBC, 52 min.
- Alan Jay Lerner
- Frederick Loewe
- Julie Andrews
- Richard Burton
- Robert Goulet
- Stanley Holloway
- Maurice Chevalier
A musical tribute to composers Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Stars have been recruited from various Lerner & Loewe ventures: Maurice Chevalier from the movie, "Gigi," Julie Andrews from "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot," Richard Burton and Robert Goulet from "Camelot" and Stanley Holloway form "Lady." And the musical-comedy team with the Midas Touch. Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe participate in the show as well. HIGHLIGHTS Introduction..............................................Maurice Chevalier "Get Me to the Church on Time"............Holloway "Show Me".................................................Andrews "If Ever I Would Leave You"..........................Goulet "Thank Heaven for Little Girls"...........................Chevalier Throne Scene from "Camelot"..........................Richard Burton "Wandrin' Star"..............................................Goulet Conversation.............................Lerner & Loewe Medley: "I Still See Eliza," Camelot," "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"...............................................Chevalier "Nonolog: "Actors on Opening Night"...................Burton "With a Little Bit of Luck" ..............................Andrews "Almost Like Being in Love"........Chevalier and Holloway "Gigi"................................................................Burton "I Could Have Dance All Night"...............Andrews, and Others
#10231: DUPLICATE OF ATA #5136
Order1962-02-11, NBC, 52 min.
Duplicate of ATA #5136
#7104: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1962-04-08, WCBS, 00 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Jack Carter
- Maurice Chevalier
- Anita Bryant
- Cyd Charisse
- Franco Corelli
- Kim Sisters
- Professor Backwards
1962-08-08, WVNJ, 25 min.
George Jessel narrates a capsulated review of Show Business, with excerpts from performers Maurice Chevalier, Charlie King, Helen Kane, Gene Austin, Wendell Hall and others.1963-02-22, WNBC, 52 min.
Maurice Chevalier is visited at his home in a Paris suburb; he celebrates his 74th Birthday. His life and times are recounted through film clips of his early years. There is music and plenty of anecdotes. Alexander Scourby narrates.1963-06-23, CBS, min.
- Jack Benny
- Jimmy Durante
- James Cagney
- Red Skelton
- Jackie Gleason
- Art Carney
- Charles Laughton
- Louis Armstrong
- Phil Silvers
- Richard Rodgers
- Gary Cooper
- Ed Sullivan
- Sophie Tucker
- Clark Gable
- Sonny King
- Robert Goulet
- Maurice Chevalier
- Jack Lemmon
- Henry Fonda
- Rod Steiger
- Burt Lancaster
- Fred Astaire
- Elvis Presley
- Robert Mitchum
- Helen Hayes
- Shelley Winters
- Walt Disney
- Bing Crosby
- Gertrude Lawrence
- Richard Burton
- Cole Porter
- Julie Andrews
- Raoul Walsh
- Ethel Waters
- Johnny Wayne
- Frank Shuster
- Topo Gigio
- Oscar Hammerstein 11
- Gina Lollabridgida
- Maya Plisetskaya
- Moiseyev Dancers
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 celebrates 15 years on CBS with film clip segments of previous shows featuring guests Julie Andrews, Louis Armstrong, Jack Benny, Fred Astaire, Richard Burton, James Cagney, Art Carney, Maurice Chevalier, Gary Cooper, Bing Crosby, Walt Disney, Jimmy Durante, Henry Fonda, Clark Gable, Jackie Gleason, Robert Goulet, Topo Gigio, Oscar Hammerstein 11, Helen Hayes, Sonny King, Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Johnny Wayne, Charles Laughton, Jack Lemmon, Gertrude Lawrence, Ethel Waters, Raoul Walsh, Sophie Tucker, Rod Steiger, Red Skelton, Phil Silvers, Richard Rodgers, Frank Shuster, Elvis Presley, Cole Porter, Gina Lollabridgida, Robert Mitchum, Maya Plisetskaya, Moiseyev Dancers.1963-12-03, WNBC, 60 min.
- Maurice Chevalier
- Jacqueline Francois
- Donald Voorhees
- Janet Pavek
- Philippe Entremont
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Dukes Of Dixieland
- Theodore Uppman
- Mel Brandt
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. Maurice Chevalier hosts this musical tribute to Paris. Guests: Theodore Uppman, The Dukes Of Dixieland, Philippe Entremont, Jacqueline Francois, Janet Pavek, Mel Brandt Announcer: Mel Brandt#11743: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE
Order1963-12-03, WNBC, 52 min.
- Maurice Chevalier
- Jacqueline Francois
- Donald Voorhees
- Theodor Uppman
- The Dukes of Dixieland
- Janet Pavek
- Philippe Entremont
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
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. "Bell" calls on three French soloists-Maurice Chevalier, chanteuse Jacqueline Francois, and pianist Philippe Entremont. Joining them are opera singers Theodor Uppman and Janet Pavek and The Dukes Of Dixieland. Highlights: Finale, Saint-Saens Piano Concerto #4- Philippe Entremont "Merry Widow"- Excerpts- Theodor Uppman, Janet Pavek Duplicate of 1350.
1963-12-03, WNBC, 52 min.
- Maurice Chevalier
- Jacqueline Francois
- Donald Voorhees
- Theodor Uppman
- The Dukes of Dixieland
- Janet Pavek
- Philippe Entremont
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.#567: TELL US MORE
Order1963-12-04, WNBC, 18 min.
The careers of Sophie Tucker and Maurice Chevalier are profiled by host Conrad Nagel with additional anecdotes from Bernard Sobel. NOTE: All of this live series has been lost. Archival Television Audio’s founder and curator, Phil Gries personally audio tape recorded over100 biographies representing this daytime series (Sept. 9, 1963 - March 6, 1964).’
1964-11-15, NBC, 53 min.
- Rudy Vallee
- Charles Laughton
- James Stewart
- Fred Allen
- Eddie Cantor
- W.C. Fields
- Clark Gable
- Don Ameche
- Mary Pickford
- Maurice Chevalier
- Carole Lombard
- Ethel Barrymore
- Nelson Eddy
- Ogden Nash
- Alec Templeton
- Jack Oakie
- Adolphe Menjou
- Verree Teasdale
- Jimmy Wellington
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Major Bowes
- Mae West
A centennial celebration special broadcast over NBC Radio with host Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Past highlights from previous shows are heard with W.C. Fields, Fred Allen, Jimmy Durante, Don Ameche, Nelson Eddy, Eddie Cantor, Dorothy Lamour, Rudy Vallee, Ogden Nash, Alec Templeton, Mary Pickford, Charles Laughton, Jack Oakie, Adolphe Menjou and Verree Teasdale, Major Bowes, Mae West, Ethel Barrymore, Jimmy Stuart, Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, Maurice Chevalier and announcer Jimmy Wellington.#11670: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1964-12-08, WNBC, 52 min.
- Maurice Chevalier
- Donald Voorhees
- Pete Fountain
- Stanley Holloway
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Donald Voorhees
- Mel Brandt
- Marty Krofft
- Sid Krofft
- Teresa Berganza
- Les Poupees de Paris
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. Guests: Teresa Berganza, Pete Fountain, Stanley Holloway, Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft, Les Poupées de Paris. Host: Maurice Chevalier. Announcer: Mel Brandt Host Maurice Chevalier greets musical-comedy star Stanley Holloway, jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain, Spanish mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza and the puppet cast of "Les Poupées de Paris." Chevalier reminisces about some of the songs and performers he has known in his long career. Holloway offers a medley of British music-hall tunes and Miss Berganza sings "Nacqui all'affanno,al Pianto" from Rossini's opera "La Cenerentola." LIVE AND TAPE BROADCAST. DONALD VOORHEES ORCHESTRA. HIGHLIGHTS: "Hello Dolly!" "You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me," "Mimi," "I Remember It Well," "Under the Bridges of Paris," "C'est si Bon," "Poor People of Paris," "Valentine," "Au Revoir" .........................................;.....Maurice Chevalier "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," Maurice Chevalier, Poupees "Teasin"....................Maurice Chevalier, Stanley Holloway "Dixie," "Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet"............Pete Fountain "When You're Smiling".........Maurice Chevalier, Pete Fountain
1964-12-08, 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.1964-12-08, WNBC, 54 min.
Host Maurice Chevalier greets his guests Stanley Holloway, Pete Fountain and Teresa Berganza. There are some variations in sound quality at the start of this program.1965-04-27, WNBC, 52 min.
Bell Telephone Hour celebrates its silver anniversary with five "great moments" from previous broadcasts. Performers include Harry Belafonte, Maurice Chevalier, Robert Preston, Joan Sutherland and Clifford Curzon. Announcer is Mel Brandt.1965-11-25, WNBC, 51 min.
Maurice Chevalier, Robert Goulet and Nancy Ames offer a musical tribute to Cole Porter. There are variations in sound quality during the opening three minutes of the program.1966-01-07, , 57 min.
- Louis Nye
- Steve Allen
- Vera Miles
- Roger Smith
- Maurice Chevalier
- Tim Conway
- Jackie Cooper
- Buddy Ebsen
- Nanette Fabray
- Jayne Meadows
- Dean Jones
- Peggy Lipton
- Robert Reed
- Sally Field
- Jerry Van Dyke
- Troy Donahue
- Ryan ONeal
- Ben Gazzara
- Eydie Williams
Steve Allen and wife Jayne Meadows host The 13th Annual Debutante Ball, featuring Hollywood Debutante stars for 1966. Included among the debutants is 19-year-old Sally Field who is introduced by Jackie Cooper, Ryan O'Neal, and Roger Smith. Other highlights include both Tim Conway and Louis Nye doing skits with Steve Allen. 19-year-old Peggy Lipton also appears as a debutante for 1966, as well as 22-year-old Eydie Williams. Maurice Chevalier accepts an award for Walt Disney. Other celebrities appearing are Buddy Ebsen, introduced by Troy Donahue, Vera Miles, Robert Reed, Ray Walston, Ben Gazzara, Dean Jones, Jerry Van Dyke, and Nanette Fabray.
1967-02-23, WABC, 52 min.
September 14, 1966-May 11, 1967. This was an umbrella title for a potpourri of assorted specials. Maurice Chevalier and Diahann Carroll offer a Gallic-American potpourri of songs from films, Broadway and the field of popular music. The hour, taped in Paris, offers viewers the opportunity to examine the French touch in TV.#9967A: DAVID FROST SHOW, THE
Order1970-10-14, SYN, 73 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse. A special solo guest appearance with Maurice Chevalier, 14 months before he passed away at age 83. David and Maurice discuss first moments when Chevalier came to America in 1928...first viewing Al Jolson in "The Singing Fool" and thinking that he would not be as able to sing in this manner which was not his style. However, great admiration for Jolson. Other topics discussed include: Views on the French having a reputation for being romantic lovers. Chavalier reveals his first romantic encounter with an older singer that did not turn out so well. "The next night I was fantastic." Maurice states his definition of "Love." His first love affair at the age of 14...first interests in entertaining people as an acrobat and then as a singer and dancer. He remembers becoming a huge star at the age of 20 performing at the Follies Bergere in Paris. Maurice discusses his past dark moments in life, contemplating suicide and coming close to a nervous breakdown. On the light side Chevalier discusses what traits make for a popular entertainer. He states that at the age of 82 he decided to launch into an new career as an author after retiring from performing at age 80. Maurice invites David Frost to sing with him, "Shine On Harvest Moon." A film clip is played from the movie FANNY, and then discussed. Chevalier reveals that he regrets never having a child, and states that loving what one does in life the secret to success. Chevalier states the importance of God in his life, and his love for his mother...his alcoholic father who left home when he was 8 years old, only seeing him one more time years later. The program ends on a happy note with Maurice, David and the audience all singing "Louise."1971-11-01, WNEW, 64 min.
- Jack Benny
- Danny Kaye
- Bob Hope
- Johnny Carson
- Sophia Loren
- Maurice Chevalier
- George Burns
- Pearl Bailey
- Bill Cosby
- Bing Crosby
- Elizabeth Taylor
- David Frost
- Richard Burton
- Flip Wilson
- Julie Andrews
- Liza Minnelli
A David Frost retrospective from previous shows: Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Maurice Chevalier, Bob Hope, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, George Burns, Jack Benny, Liza Minnelli, Sophia Loren, Johnny Carson, Flip Wilson, Bill Cosby, Pearl Bailey, and Danny Kaye are viewed via video tape highlights.
#10455A: MAURICE CHEVALIER INTERVIEW
Order1972-03-02, KQED, 30 min.
An interview with Maurice Chevalier before his death. KQED San Francisco. (PBS). Host James Day.
#4089: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-12-06, WNBC, 52 min.
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 musical tribute to Maurice Chevalier, a German production number and a comedy sketch about the Russian monk Rasputin lend an international flavor to the show. HIGHLIGHTS: "I Believe in Music," "Mimi".............Sammy Davis Jr. "Jonny," "Falling in Love Again"...................Elke Summer "Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma," "Shake That Thing" .....................................................Ray Charles "Manhattan," "You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me" ................................................Mickey Rooney "I Remember it Well............Elke Summer and Jack Carter
#1137: MOVIES, THE
Order1974-04-01, WABC, 204 min.
- Eddie Cantor
- Groucho Marx
- Marilyn Monroe
- Broderick Crawford
- Maurice Chevalier
- Paul Henreid
- Al Jolson
- Jack Lemmon
- Jeanette MacDonald
- Paul Newman
- Burt Lancaster
- Greta Garbo
- Humphrey Bogart
- Bette Davis
- Merle Oberon
- Ingrid Bergman
- Anne Bancroft
- Broderick Crawford
- Dustin Hoffman
- Sir Laurence Olivier
- Patricia Neal
- Mae West
- Deborah Kerr
A retrospective from the silents to the '70s featuring highlights from 110 motion pictures with the stars Greta Garbo, Eddie Cantor, Maurice Chevalier, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Bette Davis, Lawrence Olivier, Merle Oberon, Marx Bros., Mae West, Broderick Crawford, Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Paul Newman, Patricia Neal, Al Jolson, Jeanette MacDonald, Dustin Hoffman, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Bancroft, Jack Lemmon, and many others.#1144: SULLIVAN YEARS, THE
Order1975-02-02, WCBS, 50 min.
- Jerry Lewis
- Jackie Gleason
- Art Carney
- Gary Cooper
- Ed Sullivan
- Sophie Tucker
- Woody Allen
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Alan King
- Maurice Chevalier
- Janice Joplin
- Henny Youngman
- Rod Steiger
- Sam Levenson
- Fred Astaire
- The Beatles
- Sam Levinson
- Bing Crosby
- Joan Sutherland
- Dick Cavett
- Barbra Streisand
- Myron Cohen
- Ethel Merman
- Lucille Ball
- Julie Andrews
- Petula Clark
- Desi Arnaz
Memorable moments from the Ed Sullivan Show hosted by Dick Cavett. Highlight appearances by The Beatles, Maurice Chevalier, Sophie Tucker, Petula Clark, Janis Joplin, Barbra Streisand, Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Woody Allen, Myron Cohen, Rodney Dangerfield, Alan King, Sam Levinson, Henny Youngman, Jerry Lewis, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews, Joan Sutherland, Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, and Rod Steiger. This presentation was a specially edited one hour commercial repeat of the 90 minute TV Special which aired Oct. 17, 1971.#7416: SULLIVAN YEARS, THE
Order1975-02-02, CBS, 00 min.
- Jerry Lewis
- Jackie Gleason
- Art Carney
- Gary Cooper
- Ed Sullivan
- Sophie Tucker
- Woody Allen
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Alan King
- Maurice Chevalier
- Janice Joplin
- Henny Youngman
- Rod Steiger
- Sam Levenson
- Fred Astaire
- The Beatles
- Sam Levinson
- Bing Crosby
- Joan Sutherland
- Dick Cavett
- Barbra Streisand
- Myron Cohen
- Ethel Merman
- Lucille Ball
- Julie Andrews
- Petula Clark
- Desi Arnaz
Memorable moments from the Ed Sullivan Show hosted by Dick Cavett. Highlight appearances by The Beatles, Maurice Chevalier, Sophie Tucker, Petula Clark, Janis Joplin, Barbra Streisand, Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Woody Allen, Myron Cohen, Rodney Dangerfield, Alan King, Sam Levinson, Henny Youngman, Jerry Lewis, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews, Joan Sutherland, Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, and Rod Steiger. This presentation was a specially edited one hour commercial repeat of the 90 minute TV Special which aired Oct. 17, 1971. Dupe Of Number 1144.
1975-10-24, NBC, 120 min.
- Jack Benny
- Steve McQueen
- John Wayne
- Frank Sinatra
- Dinah Shore
- Bob Hope
- Maurice Chevalier
- Burt Reynolds
- Bing Crosby
- Ingrid Bergman
- Dorothy Lamour
Bob Hope celebrates 25 years on television in this two-hour special. Duplicate of # 7755.
1975-10-24, NBC, 120 min.
- Jack Benny
- Steve McQueen
- John Wayne
- Frank Sinatra
- Dinah Shore
- Bob Hope
- Maurice Chevalier
- Burt Reynolds
- Bing Crosby
- Ingrid Bergman
- Dorothy Lamour
Bob Hope celebrates 25 years on television in this two hour special.
#10060: OSCAR'S GREATEST MUSIC
Order1975-11-25, ABC, 52 min.
- Eddie Fisher
- Louis Armstrong
- Frank Sinatra
- Judy Garland
- Rock Hudson
- Kirk Douglas
- Maurice Chevalier
- Jack Lemmon
- Burt Lancaster
- Fred Astaire
- Ginger Rogers
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Cole Porter
- Mae West
- Liza Minnelli
- Isaac Hayes
Memorable musical moments from 20 years of Academy Awards programs. Jack Lemmon is host. Judy Garland sings a medley of Cole Porter songs (1965); Eddie Fisher sings Love is a Many Splendid Thing ((1956); Rock Hudson and Mae West team up to do Baby its Cold Outside (1958); Maurice Chevalier re-creates Thank Heaven For Little Girls (1959); Louis Armstrong performs The Bare Necessities (1958); Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas do comic number It's Great Not To Be Nominated; Frank Sinatra sings Star ((1969; Liza Minnelli performs in a tribute number to Oscar (1974); Sammy Davis Jr. sings a number of nominated Oscar songs from the past (1968),. Isaac Hayes plays The Theme From Shaft (1972), and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers do an impromptu dance on their way to present an Oscar award (1967). Duplicate of # 7305.#7305: OSCAR'S GREATEST MUSIC
Order1975-11-25, ABC, 52 min.
- Eddie Fisher
- Louis Armstrong
- Frank Sinatra
- Judy Garland
- Rock Hudson
- Kirk Douglas
- Maurice Chevalier
- Jack Lemmon
- Burt Lancaster
- Fred Astaire
- Ginger Rogers
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Cole Porter
- Mae West
- Liza Minnelli
- Isaac Hayes
Memorable musical moments from 20 years of Academy Awards programs. Jack Lemmon is host. Judy Garland sings a medley of Cole Porter songs (1965); Eddie Fisher sings Love is a Many Splendid Thing ((1956); Rock Hudson and Mae West team up to do Baby its Cold Outside (1958); Maurice Chevalier re-creates Thank Heaven For Little Girls (1959); Louis Armstrong performs The Bare Necessities (1958); Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas do comic number It's Great Not To Be Nominated; Frank Sinatra sings Star ((1969; Liza Minnelli performs in a tribute number to Oscar (1974); Sammy Davis Jr. sings a number of nominated Oscar songs from the past (1968),. Isaac Hayes plays The Theme From Shaft (1972); and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers do an impromptu dance on their way to present an Oscar award (1967).
1976-03-26, WNBC, 78 min.
- Louis Armstrong
- Lena Horne
- Mahalia Jackson
- Steve Lawrence
- Maurice Chevalier
- The New Christy Minstrels
- Andre Previn
- Robert Preston
- Fred Astaire
- Burl Ives
- The Kingston Trio
- Bing Crosby
- Andres Segovia
- Harry Belafonte
- Joan Sutherland
Bing Crosby & Liza Minnelli bring together many of the greatest entertainers in the history of television on the 100th anniversary of the telephone. Duplicate of #5050 and #5075.
1976-03-26, WNBC, 78 min.
- Louis Armstrong
- Lena Horne
- Mahalia Jackson
- Steve Lawrence
- Maurice Chevalier
- The New Christy Minstrels
- Andre Previn
- Robert Preston
- Fred Astaire
- Burl Ives
- The Kingston Trio
- Bing Crosby
- Andres Segovia
- Harry Belafonte
- Joan Sutherland
- Donald O'Connor
- Anthony Newley
- Van Cliburn
- Duke Ellington
- Eydie Gorme
- Ethel Merman
- Julie Andrews
- Liza Minnelli
- Roy Clark
- Ben Vereen
- Les Paul
- Erroll Garner
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Rudolf Nureyev
- Mary Ford
- Carl Sandburg
- Roy Bolger
- Pablo Casals
- Gower Champion
- Marge Champion
- Peggy Fleming
Bing Crosby & Liza Minnelli bring together many of the greatest entertainers in the history of television on the 100th anniversary of the telephone.