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#gj10700c: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
Order1958-05-16, NBC, 39 min.
- Hugh Downs
- Jonathan Winters
- Gary Cooper
- Nita Naldi
- Charlton Heston
- John Barrymore
- Burt Lancaster
- Rudolph Valentino
- Orson Bean
- Jack Paar
- Jose Melis
July 29, 1957 - March 30, 1962. Jonathan Winters was the first person to substitute host for Jack Paar on his Tonight Show late night television show. This episode is one of 26 broadcasts on which Jonathan held down the hosting chair for Jack during his reign. Hugh Downs opens the broadcast listing guests to appear. Jonathan Winters does a comedy routine doing the voices of characters, baby Elizabeth, brother Lenny, Mother and Father as they travel by car on a vacation. Guest Nita Naldi (1894-1961) appears in a rare interview with Jonathan, who besides asking serious questions about her silent career working with John Barrymore and Rudolph Valentino, kids with her as well. Naldi speaks of working with Cecil B. Demille on The Ten Commandments and states that her favorite contemporary actors are Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster and Charlton Heston. She also mentions her interest watching current westerns on television including "Have Gun Will Travel." Movie clips of Nita Naldi acting in "Blood and Sand," and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are shown with Winters and Naldi commenting on working with Rudolph Valentino and John Barrymore. Orson Bean joins the panel. He mentions that he will be substituting for Jack Paar next week and mentions the guests who will be appearing. Orson and Jonathan kid one another and set up an ad-lib moment where Orson interviews Jonathan in character as cowboy, Gary Longstreet, Jasper Snodgrass, collector of odd objects, and as an Indian Chief. Jose Melis plays on the piano "Silhouette." Jack takes a moment to deeply express gratitude to Jack Paar who has given him the opportunity to host The Tonight Show in his absence during personal challenging events in his career.
1959-10-13, WNTA, 17 min.
HERE'S MORGAN (HENRY MORGAN AND COMPANY) syndicated. February 13, 1959-June 19, 1959 (90 minute show) June 26, 1959-September 11, 1959 (60 minute show) September 14? or 21, 1959-November 20, 1959 (30 minute show) Sharp tongued Henry Morgan, who never was able to keep a television series on the air for more that a brief period of time, lasted only nine months with three different time slot entries for this early late night talk/variety show. Syndicated and broadcast in New York on WNTA Channel 13 this series had a 90 minute format (10pm-Midnight), and two additional time change formats all in 1959. Morgan's show was revised from a 90 minute format to a one hour broadcast time slot and continued for another three months and then again revised to a half hour for another two months before being cancelled altogether. Orson Bean is a guest who answers Live phone calls to the studio; a rare phenomenon for its time even preceding Les Crane who did the same during his late night entry into television on WABC in 1963, four years later.1960-02-11, NBC, 68 min.
Jack Paar unexpectedly walks off the show, at 11:41pm, eleven minutes after the show went on the air. During Paar's opening monologue he protests NBC's censoring of a "Water Closet" joke he had told on last nights broadcast. After Jack walks off, Hugh Downs takes over and continues the show with guests who comment about what had just happened. July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melis, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host. There were 20 different substitute hosts for Paar over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. All together there were 243 broadcasts which had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first video-taped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10,1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.
1960-02-11, NBC, 20 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Jack Paar walks off the show after a dispute with NBC for telling the "Water closet joke" on last night's show. Comments by Hugh Downs who took over as host after Paar walked off, from Orson Bean, and Shelley Berman.
1961-01-23, WNET, 120 min.
Presented on "PLAY OF THE WEEK." Orson Bean and Kaye Ballard lead this potpourri of music, songs and sketches about New York City.
1961-01-23, WNTA, 120 min.
- David Susskind
- Jane Connell
- Kaye Ballard
- Orson Bean
- Maureen Bailey
- Kenneth Nelson
- Gerry Matthews
- Julian Stein
THE PLAY OF THE WEEK - Syndicated - 1959-1961 A New York-based dramatic anthology series that relied heavily on talent from Broadway, with occasional musical revues. Each Thursday night there was broadcast a staged different play covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, etc. Underwritten by Standard Oil of New Jersey, the series' executive producer was David Susskind. NEW YORK SCRAPBOOK This was the second WNTA-TV review attempt for Play of the Week which presented two hours of song, dance and sketches about Manhattan and surrounding environs. Many bright moments in this program included "Demi Dozen" which had a solid run at Julius Monk's "Upstairs at the Downstairs" nitery. "Mr. Off-Broadway" is sung by lead Orson Bean. and "Ballad of the Lexington Ave. Express" is sung by Jane Connell. There is a song narrative about a corner preacher by Gerry Matthews. Kaye Ballard also belts out a few songs of her own, as well as singers Kenneth Nelson and Maureen Bailey. Julian Stein's orchestrations were for piano and from time to time, drums. Duplicate of #10524.1961-01-23, WNTA, 120 min.
- David Susskind
- Jane Connell
- Kaye Ballard
- Orson Bean
- Maureen Bailey
- Kenneth Nelson
- Gerry Matthews
- Julian Stein
THE PLAY OF THE WEEK - Syndicated - 1959-1961 A New York-based dramatic anthology series that relied heavily on talent from Broadway, with occasional musical revues. Each Thursday night there was broadcast a staged different play covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, etc. Underwritten by Standard Oil of New Jersey, the series' executive producer was David Susskind. NEW YORK SCRAPBOOK This was the second WNTA-TV review attempt for Play of the Week which presented two hours of song, dance and sketches about Manhattan and surrounding environs. Many bright moments in this program included "Demi Dozen" which had a solid run at Julius Monk's "Upstairs at the Downstairs" nitery. "Mr. Off-Broadway" is sung by lead Orson Bean. and "Ballad of the Lexington Ave. Express" is sung by Jane Connell. There is a song narrative about a corner preacher by Gerry Matthews. Kaye Ballard also belts out a few songs of her own, as well as singers Kenneth Nelson and Maureen Bailey. Julian Stein's orchestrations were for piano and from time to time, drums.1961-06-29, WNBC, 18 min.
Substitute host Orson Bean welcomes guest Henry Morgan. Broadcast opens with old NBC Peacock logo music (symbols). Hugh Downs opens announcing who will be appearing on the show. Orson Bean substituting for Jack Paar with opening monologue. He states that right after the taping of the show he and his wife are flying to Istanbul Turkey. Small talk between Orson Bean and Hugh Downs. Guest, Henry Morgan discusses a myriad of topics including, his dislike for the music of Julie Styne, his long ago (13 years) divorce from his former wife who continues to annoy him in his pocketbook. Other mentions include Vic Tanny, and Henry's disgust at A&P mogul Huntington Hartford who is attempting to add an unnecessary restaurant in Central Park. Jose Melies does a live commercial for Real Lemon reconstituted Lemon Juice.
1963-04-28, WOR, 42 min.
- Van Heflin
- Margaret Leighton
- Diahann Carroll
- Pat Hingle
- Robert Morse
- Martin Gabel
- Abe Burrows
- Orson Bean
- Rosalind Russell
- Anita Gillette
- Alan Arkin
- Phyllis Newman
- Dane Clark
- Sandy Dennis
- Charles Nelson Reilly
- George Abbott
- David Yarnell
- Jean Shepherd
- Harold Prince
- Jean-Pierre Aumont
- Lionel Bart
- Burt Shevelove
- Alan Schneider
- Anna Quayle
- Sam Levene
- Solly Pernick
The 17th Annual Tony Awards for excellence in theatrical performances for 1962 are awarded from the Hotel Americana Imperial Ballroom in New York City. The Master of Ceremonies is Abe Burrows and Robert Morse. Broadcast locally on WOR-TV Channel 9 in New York. WOR radio host Jean Shepherd opens and introduces the show. George Abbott wins the Best Direction of a Musical award for "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum." Produced by David Yarnell. NOTE: This rare television audio air check broadcast was recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records, June 19, 2002 (Claim #5364), for the most money paid for a television soundtrack, sold to The American Theatre Wing, Inc., by Archival Television Audio, Inc., transacted on June 20, 2001. NOTE: The first 42 minutes of the one hour broadcast.#14186: PICTURE THIS
Order1963-06-25, CBS, min.
June 25th 1963-September 17th, 1963 (CBS) This prime-time game show was a summer replacement for The Jack Benny Program and hosted by Jerry Van Dyke. Two teams were featured consisting of a celebrity and a contestant, one member of the team tried to get the other to identify a secret phrase that his or her teammate draw clues. Series Premiere. Guests are Orson Bean and Catherine Wyler. The opening of the Keefe Brasselle summer replacement variety show is heard.
1963-11-28, WCBS, 52 min.
Variety special starring Arthur Godfrey, and guests all presenting songs, comedy and dances.#15098: TO TELL THE TRUTH
Order1966-03-14, CBS, 18 min.
Nightime: December 18th, 1956-September 5th, 1966 (CBS) December 12th, 1966-May 22nd, 1967, CBS. Daytime: June 18th, 1962-September 6th, 1968, (CBS). 1969-1977 Syndicated. 1980 Syndicated September 3rd, 1990-May 31st, 1991. (NBC). One of television's most popular game shows. A panel of four celebrities tried to determine which of three guests, each claiming to be the same person was telling the truth. Bud Collyer hosted the prime-time and daytime versions of the show on CBS. The syndicated version that began in 1969, was hosted by Garry Moore until 1977 when Joe Garagiola took over for the last few shows. Robin Ward hosted the 1980 syndicated version. Gordon Elliott hosted the 1990 daytime revival until February 1991 when Alex Trebek became the host. Host: Bud Collyer. Panelists are Kitty Carlisle, Orson Bean, Barry Nelson, and Peggy Cass. Candy Johnson, discotheque professional dancer ("Miss Perpetual Motion") is contestant one. Kathy Christie, who plans to enlist at West Point, is contestant two. Includes an Anicen Pain Relief,1966-04-13, WPIX, 27 min.
- Bert Parks
- Senta Berger
- John Wayne
- Kirk Douglas
- Frank Sinatra
- James Donald
- Angie Dickinson
- Yul Brynner
- Orson Bean
- Anne Buydens
- Marty Allen
- Steve Rossi
- Zero Mostel
- David Ben Gurion
- Skitch Henderson
- Arlene Dahl
- Chaim Topol
Host Bert Parks chats with various celebrities attending the movie Premiere of "Cast a Giant Shadow" starring John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Senta Berger, Kirk Douglas, Angie Dickinson, Yul Brynner, James Donald, others. Includes David-Ben Gurion on film and clips of the movie.
1966-05-07, WPIX, 10 min.
- Orson Bean
- Frankie Darro
- Ken Johnson
- Kay Aldridge
- Clayton Moore
- Buster Crabbe
- Gene Autry
- Noah Beery, Jr.
- Jean Rogers
- Maurice Murphy
- Frank Shannon
- Frankie Thomas
- Jack Mulhall
Orson Bean narrates this nostalgic trip back to the exciting escapist world of movie serials. Inspired by the recent prime-time airing of "Flash Gordon Conquers The Universe" (Wednesday's at 8PM) producer Ken Johnson screened over 60 hours of serial chapters before selecting the following excerpts: "The Phantom Empire" (1935) with Gene Autry and Frankie Darro. "Tailspin Tommy In The Great Air Mystery" (1935) with Noah Beery Jr., Jean Rogers, and Maurice Murphy. "Flash Gordon's Trip To Mars" (1936 ) with Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, and Frank Shannon. "Tim Tyler's Luck (1937) with Frankie Thomas and Jack Mulhall. "Perils of Nyoka" (1942) with Kay Aldrige and Clayton Moore. Still photos show theaters packing kids during Saturday matinees when the main attraction was usually the weekly serial chapter. Additional footage shows the serial as it existed during pre-soundtrack days.
#15824: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-05-17, WNEW, 19 min.
Merv Griffin's guests are entertainer Orson Bean and Ted Sorensen former Presidential advisor of the late John F. Kennedy and a current major campaign adviser of Senator Robert F. Kennedy currently running for office of President of The United States. Sorensen touches on many topics, including, - Robert Kennedy's strength running for the Presidency is with the people. However, unfortunately, it's the politicians who dominate a convention. - Comparisons of the 1960 Presidential campaign and the present 1968 campaign. - Religious issues still a factor? - RFK college campus campaigning to get large crowds and insure the importance of young people to join the party to work on the campaign as volunteers. - The competition between Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Senator Eugene Mccarthy. - Senator Kennedy's ruthless reputation as a politician. - Myths about the Kennedy family. - Reasons why RFK did not run in the New Hampshire primary. Orson Beans joins in the conversation by stating that the country has changed, and that dangerous anarchy has been recently demonstrated by riots at Columbia University which if continues unchecked can lead to a Fascist America. Bean objects to Senator Kennedy's stand on his permissiveness views allowing such protests to continue. There is a question and answer period where questions by audience members are asked of Ted Sorensen who replies to the following issues, which include, The current stand by Senator Kennedy on the USS Pueblo...Viet Nam de-escalation (15,000 American troops in Vietnam when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and now there are 550,000 troops there)...Sorensin's opinion on how the Vietnam war has changed...would President Lyndon B. Johnson endorse Kennedy if he were the candidate running for President?...the advantages of the Kennedy name, and its mystique...why RFK is running in 1968 when originally he had indicated that he would run for the president in 1972...would Senator Kennedy accept a role as Vice President... Commercials include, First National City Bank, Les Crane Show, Skippy Peanut Butter, Prell Shampoo, Bold Detergent, TV Guide, and L+M Cigarettes. NOTE: This broadcast was aired just 19 days before Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated.
1968-06-07, NBC, 3 min.
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. The mystique of Senator Robert F. Kennedy is discussed by a panel which includes Orson Bean, Jimmy Breslin, Louis Nizer, Sander Vanocur, and Alan King.1968-06-07, NBC, min.
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.
Johnny Carson's guests are Alan King, Louis Nizer, Orson Bean, Jimmy Breslin and Sander Vanocur1969-02-14, NBC, min.
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.
Guest host: Orson Bean. Guests: Paul Krasner, Ronnie Dyson. 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.1969-04-05, WCBS, 52 min.
September 29, 1962-September 12, 1970. Jackie Gleason was a fixture on CBS for most of two decades. In the fall of 1962 Gleason was back to a Saturday slot, which he occupied for another eight seasons. From 1962 to 1966 it was called "Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine," and featured topical comedy sketches as well as musical numbers. One of Gleason's characters, Joe the Bartender, appeared regularly. Addressing the camera as his patron, Joe told a few jokes before calling out the tipsy Crazy Guggenheim from the back room. Guggenheim, played by Frank Fontaine, traded quips with Joe and then sang a song. Sue Ann Langdon was also featured regularly. In 1966 Gleason moved the operation to Miami Beach. The show was retitled "The Jackie Gleason Show." For the first time in almost a decade, production of "The Honeymooners" was resumed. Gleason was reunited with Art Carney; Sheila MacRae and Jane Kean were added to play Alice and Trixie. Many of these later "Honeymooners" sketches ran a full hour, and the accent was now on music.#16201: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1969-04-14, SYN, 15 min.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime 1965-1969 Syndicated August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS 1972-1986- Syndicated. From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986. Guests: Jackie Vernon, Helen Gurley Brown, Louis Nye, Susan George. Sub Host: Orson Bean. Co-Host:Arthur Treacher.#1990: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1969-10-16, 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).#7971: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1969-10-16, NBC, 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). Dupe Of # 1990.
1973-09-20, NBC, min.
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: Orson Bean, Carol Lynley, Rick Segall, Harry Chapin, Monti Rock. 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.1974-01-18, NBC, min.
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: Orson Bean, Carol Wayne, Johnny Mathis. 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.1974-03-29, NBC, min.
- Johnny Carson
- Orson Bean
- Ed McMahon
- Charles Nelson Reilly
- Doc Severinsen
- Darrow Igus
- Chi Coltrane
- Roger Moore
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: Orson Bean, Charles Nelson Reilly, Roger Moore, Chi Coltrane, Darrow Igus. 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.1974-11-19, NBC, min.
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: Orson Bean, Ray Charles, Petula Clark, Madlyn Rhue. 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.1975-03-25, NBC, min.
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: Orson Bean, Goldie Hawn, Johnny Mathis 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.1975-11-11, NBC, 90 min.
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.
Johnny's guests are Joan Embery, Orson Bean, Charlie Callas, and Lynda Carter.#9251: RHYME AND REASON
Order1975-12-29, ABC, 30 min.
- Nipsey Russell
- Orson Bean
- Jo Anne Worley
- Gary Owens
- Bob Eubanks
- Rhonda Bates
- Pat Harrington, Jr.
- Bill Cosby
- Hal Betkie
- Debbie Dorn
- Johnny Jacobs
July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976. Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives. On this segment, guest contestants are Hal Betkie and Debbie Horn. Announcer is Johnny Jacobs. Commercials include: Absorbine Arthritis Lotion, Ruffles Potato Chips, Dream Whip Topping, Bill Cosby for Jell-O Pudding, All Concentrated Detergent, Publisher's Clearing House, Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs, Infar Relief Cream, Chuckwagon Puppy Dinner, and Super Poligrip. NOTE: Cupping of the master tape resulting in slight variations of audio playback levels. However, very discernable audio of a "lost" television eipsode.#8741: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1976-02-13, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated) Guests are Phyllis Diller, Kenny Kingston, Shelley Winters, and Orson Bean.#9258: RHYME AND REASON
Order1976-02-16, ABC, 30 min.
July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976. Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.
#9259: RHYME AND REASON
Order1976-02-18, ABC, 30 min.
July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976. Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.
#9260: RHYME AND REASON
Order1976-02-19, ABC, 30 min.
July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976. Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.
#8746: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1976-02-25, SYN, 90 min.
- Merv Griffin
- Bill Hayes
- Orson Bean
- Bert Convy
- Susan Seaforth
- Roger Perry
- Carolyn Bean
- Jo Ann Worley
- Ann Convy
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated) Guests are Susan Seaforth, Bill Hayes, Bert Convy, Ann Convy, Orson Bean, Carolyn Bean, Jo Anne Worley, and Roger Perry.1976-02-25, NBC, 60 min.
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.
Johnny's guests are Lynda Carter, William Demarest, Orson Bean, and Paul Williams.#8684: MATCH GAME '76
Order1976-04-12, SYN, 30 min.
December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn.#9726: TO TELL THE TRUTH
Order1976-06-09, SYN, 30 min.
Nightime: December 18th, 1956-September 5th, 1966 (CBS) December 12th, 1966-May 22nd, 1967, CBS. Daytime: June 18th, 1962-September 6th, 1968, (CBS). 1969-1977 Syndicated. 1980 Syndicated September 3rd, 1990-May 31st, 1991. (NBC). One of television's most popular game shows. A panel of four celebrities tried to determine which of three guests, each claiming to be the same person was telling the truth. Bud Collyer hosted the prime-time and daytime versions of the show on CBS. The syndicated version that began in 1969, was hosted by Garry Moore until 1977 when Joe Garagiola took over for the last few shows. Robin Ward hosted the 1980 syndicated version. Gordon Elliott hosted the 1990 daytime revival until February 1991 when Alex Trebek became the host. Host: Garry Moore. First Contestant is Terry Gillium, Monty Python animator creater. Second Contestant is Devon Smith, "King of Hitchhikers."1976-09-24, NBC, 90 min.
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.
Johnny's guests are Orson Bean, Orson Welles, Fernando Lamas, and Carol Lawrence.1976-12-07, NBC, 90 min.
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.
Johnny's guests are Charles Nelson Reilly, Dixie Lee Ray, and Orson Bean. Dixie Lee Ray was the 1976 Governor-Elect of Washington State.#7783: BREAK THE BANK
Order1976-12-14, SYN, 30 min.
- Jaye P. Morgan
- Jack Carter
- Pearl Bailey
- Nipsey Russell
- Paul Williams
- Orson Bean
- Jo Ann Pflug
- George Hamilton
- Jimmy Walker
- Jack Barry
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes) September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes) (Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977) Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977. The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube. NOTE: Complete with commercials.#7784: BREAK THE BANK
Order1977-01-04, SYN, 30 min.
- Zsa Zsa Gabor
- Buddy Hackett
- Orson Bean
- Elke Sommer
- Robert Reed
- Isabel Sanford
- Scatman Crothers
- George Hamilton
- Jack Barry
- Jaye P Morgan
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes) September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes) (Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977) Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977. The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube. NOTE: Complete with commercials.
1977-03-25, NBC, min.
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: Mitzi Gaynor, Orson Bean, Dr. Carl Sagan. 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.