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13 records found for Peter Gennaro
1961-07-05, NBC, 00 min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. Repeat Of 4-15-61 Program
#11372: PERRY COMO VARIETY SPECIAL
Order1961-12-27, NBC, 60 min.
- Don Adams
- Kaye Ballard
- Paul Lynde
- Perry Como
- Ray Charles Singers
- Mitchell Ayres Orchestra
- Jack Duffy
- Sandy Stewart
- Caterina Valente
- Silvio Francesco
- Peter Gennaro and Dancers
Singers Caterina Valente and her brother Silvio Francesco and comedian Don Adams are guests at Perry's New Year's Eve party. Peter Gennaro is featured with his dancers. Also appearing are series regulars Kaye Ballard, Sandy Stewart, Jack Duffy, and Paul Lynde. Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra. Highlights: "Hoop-Dee Dee" "Auld Lang Syne"- All "Moon River"- Perry Como Sketch: "Musical Report On 1961"- Perry Como, Don Adams Twist Dance- Peter Gennaro, Caterina Valente. "Big Bad John"- Frank Gallop, Men Singers Dance: "Never On Sunday"- Peter Gennaro "Tower Of Strength"- Jack Duffy
#11658: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE
Order1964-03-10, WNBC, 52 min.
- The New Christy Minstrels
- Gwen Verdon
- Jack Jones
- Donald Voorhees
- Birgit Nilsson
- Susan Watson
- Igor Oistrakh
- David Oistrakh
- Peter Gennaro
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Mel Brandt
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. Mel Brandt, Bell Telephone Orchestra, Peter Gennaro, Jack Jones, The New Christy Minstrels, Birgit Nilsson, Gwen Verdon, Igor Oistrakh, David Oistrakh, Susan Watson. Announcer: Mel Brandt Duplicate of # 1359.
1964-11-19, 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.#7090: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1967-02-12, WCBS, 00 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Jack Gilford
- Lola Falana
- Joan Rivers
- Nancy Walker
- Peter Gennaro
- Joey Adams
- Young Rascals
- Sally Ann Howes
1967-10-13, ABC, 38 min.
- Maureen O'Hara
- Nancy Sinatra
- Dick Martin
- Dan Rowan
- Frankie Avalon
- Fred Clark
- Dick Shawn
- Peter Gennaro
- Mararet Hamilton
- Joanie Sommers
- Stuart Getz
- Scooter Jolley
- Frank Peppiatt
- Shjerman Edwards
- Ruth Batchelor
September 8, 1967-September 20, 1968. Presented on "OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD." This prime time hour was an anthology series of films for children. It was hosted by cartoon characters from "The Wizard Of Oz." From the ABC series "Off To See The Wizard." An anthology series of films for children. An Original family musical about a spoilsport who wants to ban Mother Goose as a bad influence on children. Songs include, "Music Lover," "Jack Be Nimble," "After the Fall," "Put a Penny By," and "Lovenberry Tree." In this episode, William H. Berry, spoilsport head of the board of education, wants to ban Mother Goose, as a bad influence on children. Will Rhyme and reason prevail? Mother Goose turns Berry into a little boy and takes him on a tour of her domain. Written and produced by Frank Peppiatt. Music by Sherman Edwards. Lyrics by Ruth Batchelor. NOTE: This is the only broadcast record, in any media form, known to be extant of this ambitious addition in this series which presented a great percentage of programming consisting of previously releases motion pictures and not creative programming made specifically for this series.
#2332: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1969-01-05, WCBS, 52 min.
- Burns & Schreiber
- Ed Sullivan
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Johnny Mathis
- Henry Mancini
- Shani Wallis
- Diana Ross & The Supremes
- Peter Gennaro
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.#19776: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1969-06-15, WCBS, min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Stiller & Meara
- The Everly Brothers
- Peter Gennaro
- Marilyn Maye
- The Inner Dialogue
- Phil Crosby
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan. Duplicate of #2337.
#2337: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1969-06-15, WCBS, 52 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Stiller & Meara
- The Everly Brothers
- Peter Gennaro
- Marilyn Maye
- The Inner Dialogue
- Phil Crosby
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.#2360: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1969-11-23, 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.#2374: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1970-03-01, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. This broadcast featured "Beatles Songbook" with The Beatles on film. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.#2380: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1970-05-10, WCBS, 52 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Roger Williams
- Don Rickles
- George Carlin
- Sonny James
- Marilyn Michaels
- The Jackson 5
- Peter Gennaro
- Gino Tonetti
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.1970-09-20, CBS, 58 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Blood, Sweat, and Tears
- Bob Hope
- John Lindsay
- Milton Berle
- Carol Burnett
- Jimmy Durante
- Barbra Streisand
- Flip Wilson
- Tom Smothers
- Lucille Ball
- Tom Jones
- Danny Thomas
- Sergio Franchi
- Melba Moore
- Jack Haley Sr.
- Michael Link
- Emmett Kelly
- Marc Copage
- Flying Alexanders
- Peter Gennaro
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.