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1956-03-18, WNBC, min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952- July 7, 1961), John Chancellor / Frank Blair (July 17, 1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others. NOTE: From 1958 to the middle of 1961 THE TODAY SHOW began to video tape a day in advance. The exception was live coverage of news segments, and the weather. A tribute to comedian Fred Allen, who died the previous day, March 17th, 1956. Appearing and sharing anecdotes include: Hugh Downs, Jack Lescoulie, Ken Delmar, Peter Donald, Jack Benny, Parker Fennelly. Duplicate of #10437.
1963-06-23, ABC, 9 min.
May 5th, 1963-August 11th, 1963 (ABC) Short-lived Sunday -afternoon game show on which celebrities were paired with non-celebrity contestants, The object was to determine the common feature of two photographs from an array of four photos. Host: Don McNeil. Guests are Fran Allison, Peter Donald, Jim Jordan, Ted Mack, and Dennis Morgan
#944: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1964-03-18, WNBC, 64 min.
- Jack Benny
- Hugh Downs
- Fred Allen
- Jack Lescoulie
- Parker Kennelly
- Peter Donald
- Max Asnas
- Jim Harkins
- Kenny Delmar
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A live anniversary special salute to Fred Allen who died eight years ago in 1956. Joining Hugh Downs and Jack Lescoulie are Kenny Delmar, Parker Kennelly, Peter Donald, Max Asnas, Jim Harkins and some taped reflections by old pal Jack Benny. There are many personal reminiscences and some recreated skits live in the schedule.1965-11-16, NBC, 50 min.
- Jack Benny
- George Jessel
- Oscar Levant
- Fred Allen
- Milton Berle
- Bert Lahr
- Shirley Booth
- Leo Durocher
- Bing Crosby
- Peter Donald
- Beatrice Lillie
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Tallulah Bankhead
- Major Bowes
- Maurice Evans
- Portland Hoffa
- Minerva Pious
- Parker Fennelly
- Kenny Delmar
- Alan Reed
A special retrospective of radio highlights with Fred Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, Tallulah Bankhead, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Shirley Booth, Major Bowes, Bing Crosby, Maurice Evans, Portland Hoffa, Bert Lahr, Beatrice Lillie, George Jessel, Oscar Levant, Minerva Pious, Leo Durocher, Parker Fennelly, Peter Donald, Kenny Delmar and Alan Reed.1972-05-12, WNET, 87 min.
- Jack Benny
- Fred Allen
- Bob Hope
- George Burns
- Perry Miller Adato
- Bing Crosby
- Ken Roberts
- Peter Donald
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Minerva Pious
- Parker Fennelly
- Kenny Delmar
- Harry Bailey
- Al Bernie
- Jim Jordan
The lost art of radio comedy is examined with audio excerpts from Radio's past, including Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, George Burns, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Bing Crosby, Jim Jordan, Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, Parker Fennelly, Peter Donald, Harry Bailey, Ken Roberts, and Al Bernie. Produced by Perry Miller Adato.1972-05-12, WNET, 87 min.
- Jack Benny
- Fred Allen
- Bob Hope
- George Burns
- Perry Miller Adato
- Bing Crosby
- Ken Roberts
- Peter Donald
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Minerva Pious
- Parker Fennelly
- Kenny Delmar
- Harry Bailey
- Al Bernie
- Jim Jordan
The lost art of radio comedy is examined with audio excerpts from Radio's past, including Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, George Burns, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Bing Crosby, Jim Jordan, Kenny Delmar, Minerva Pious, Parker Fennelly, Peter Donald, Harry Bailey, Ken Roberts, and Al Bernie. Produced by Perry Miller Adato. See entry # 1114 for details.