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#172: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1962-02-23, WNBC, 52 min.
- Jack Paar ,
- Peter Lorre ,
- Sir Cedric Hardwicke ,
- Ed Reimers ,
- Jose Melis ,
- Peter Sellers ,
- Stanley Holloway ,
- Les Paul ,
- Gertrude Berg ,
- Mary Ford ,
- Leona Anderson ,
- Maurice Bishop
Jack Paar's guests are Peter Lorre, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Leona Anderson and Sir Cedric Hardwicke. This "Best of Paar" repeat program (next to Jack Paar's last), originally broadcast November 16, 1961, had Ed Reimers announcing and co-hosting. Jack Paar opening, including his monologue. At the desk Jack humor prevails with many anecdotes observed during his current stay in Hollywood. Jack answers "Blue Card" questions from the the audience, including his opinion of Soupy Sales...who will replace Jack when he leaves the show?...what makes Jack so loveable. Mystery guest is Maurice Bishop, brother of Joey Bishop. Jack states his great admiration for Joey. Les Paul & Mary Ford play "Tiger Rag." Guest Peter Lorre in one of his last talk show appearances before passing away March 23, 1964 at age 59, discusses a myriad of subjects including Frank Sinatra and Humphrey Bogart, the film "Beat The Devil," and his current film just wrapping, "Tales of Terror," and working on "Five Weeks In a Balloon." Lorre discusses briefly his beginnings in film and typecasting, in the motion picture "M." Paar remarks that his daughter Randy watches specific films dozens of times intentionally because she knows how they end. Leona Anderson sings (dreadfully) "I Love Paris" and when concluded Paar tells her "You were never worse!" Orchestra leader Jose Melies joins the panel and shares his own personal background with some funny anecdotes going back to WW2 when he first met Jack Paar. Sir Cedrick Hardwicke reminisces with stories about working withy Sir Ralph Richardson, and praising his good friend of many years, Peter Lorre.Hardwick also has anecdotes to share with Paar about his acting career and relationship with Stanley Holloway. He talks about his own biography which include stories about working with Bernard Shaw and Gertrude Berg, and new talent in the UK, Peter Sellers. Paar also has a funny personal story to tell about Sellers.#13627: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1962-03-14, NBC, 10 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. A Jack Paar Tonight Show broadcast taped in London England. We hear Jack's opening monologue which heavily consists of Jack's impressions of his London stay, his observations of people, places and things. Jack introduces his guest Peter Sellers. Unfortunately only the first two minutes of Sellers appearance has been salvageable. 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. NOTE: This specific air check was microphoned recorded and so it does not contain pristine audio but does have very good sound playback.
#942: JO STAFFORD SHOW, THE
1964-02-28, WPIX, 52 min.
Syndicated. Jo Stafford special presenting guests Graham Starks, Patricia Hayes, The Polka Dots, and the American Television debut for Peter Sellers, who rarely appeared on TV during his career. During the closing credits, the voice of Dick Powell is heard plugging the Zane Gray Theater. This repeat broadcast was originally telecast on Associated Television from London on Sept. 16, 1961.#14813: GRAMMY AWARDS SEVENTH ANNUAL, THE
1965-04-13, NBC, min.
- Steve Allen ,
- Jimmy Durante ,
- Bill Dana ,
- Woody Allen ,
- Robert Goulet ,
- Carol Channing ,
- Bill Cosby ,
- Johnny Mercer ,
- Peter Sellers ,
- Sammy Davis Jr. ,
- Eddy Arnold ,
- Roger Miller ,
- Arthur Fiedler ,
- The Beatles ,
- Geoffrey Cambridge
The seventh annual Grammy awards are presented from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California
#5055: BEST ON RECORD
1965-05-18, WNBC, 52 min.
- Steve Allen ,
- Nat King Cole ,
- Louis Armstrong ,
- Frank Sinatra ,
- Woody Allen ,
- Steve Lawrence ,
- Dean Martin ,
- Carol Channing ,
- Jack Jones ,
- Bill Cosby ,
- Ringo Starr ,
- Tony Bennett ,
- Peter Sellers ,
- Sammy Davis Jr. ,
- Les Brown ,
- Paul McCartney ,
- Henry Mancini ,
- Petula Clark ,
- Eddy Arnold ,
- Roger Miller ,
- Godfrey Cambridge ,
- Stan Getz ,
- Gale Garnett ,
- Arthur Fiedler ,
- John Lennon ,
- Beatles ,
- George Harrison ,
- Astrud Gilberto ,
- Swingle Singers
Dean Martin hosts this musical hour featuring many winners of the recording industry's 1964 Grammy Awards. Special guest Sammy Davis Jr. offers a musical tribute to the late Nat King Cole; Frank Sinatra receives the Grammy Golden Achievement Award; and, in a segment taped in London, Peter Sellers interviews the Beatles. Introducing the Grammy-winning performers are Woody Allen, Eddy Arnold, Tony Bennett, Godfrey Cambridge, Carol Channing, Arthur Fiedler, Jack Jones and Steve Lawrence. Les Brown conducts. HIGHLIGHTS: "Hello Dolly!"................................................Louis Armstrong "Downtown".................................................Petula Clark "King of the Road," "Dang Me"....................Roger Miller "Pink Panther Theme".................................Henry Mancini Comedy Monologue--------------------------------------------Bill Cosby "Girl from Ipanema".............................Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz "A Hard Day's Night"...................................Beatles "We'll Sing in the Sunshine".......................Gale Garnett "Badinerie" (from Bach's Suite in B minor..........Swingle Singers
#14859: BEST ON RECORD: GRAMMY AWARDS, THE
1965-05-18, NBC, 53 min.
- Steve Allen ,
- Jimmy Durante ,
- Louis Armstrong ,
- Frank Sinatra ,
- Woody Allen ,
- Bob Newhart ,
- Steve Lawrence ,
- Dean Martin ,
- Carol Channing ,
- Jack Jones ,
- Bill Cosby ,
- Ringo Starr ,
- Tony Bennett ,
- Peter Sellers ,
- Paul McCartney ,
- Henry Mancini ,
- Petula Clark ,
- Eddy Arnold ,
- Roger Miller ,
- Godfrey Cambridge ,
- Stan Getz ,
- Gale Garnett ,
- Arthur Fiedler ,
- John Lennon ,
- Sammy Davis, Jr. ,
- George Harrison ,
- Swingle Sisters ,
- Les Brown
Winners of the 1964 Grammy Awards give performances. Les Brown conducts the orchestra. Dean Martin is the host.
#6948A: ABC STAGE 67: DAVID FROST'S NIGHT OUT IN LONDON
1967-02-02, ABC, 52 min.
- Peter Sellers ,
- David Frost ,
- Sir Laurence Olivier ,
- Albert Finney ,
- Libby Morris ,
- Kennth Connor ,
- Danny LaRue
September 14, 1966 - May 11, 1967. A potpourri of assorted specials with no regular host. Included were variety, dramas, and occasional documentaries. David Frost introduces viewers to the best late-night-life establishments located in London, including the posh West End, noted for its theaters, shops, and restaurants, and the shady Bohemian quarter called Soho. There are song and dance routines, impersonations performed and a drama recreation. On the humorous side there is comedy performed by Peter Sellers who portrays a snobbish wine taster, and a bombastic BBC announcer interviewing a deep-sea diver, played by Kenneth Connor.#19640: MOVIE PREMIER: "WOMAN TIMES SEVEN."
1967-07-06, WPIX, min.
Live coverage of movie premier: "Woman Times Seven," starring Shirley Maclaine and Peter Sellers.
#1044B: VARIETY SPECIAL
1968-02-11, WNEW, 67 min.
- Bob Barker ,
- Elizabeth Taylor ,
- Peter Sellers ,
- Sammy Davis Jr. ,
- Sean Connery ,
- Richard Burton ,
- Tom Jones ,
- Shirley Bassey ,
- Tommy Steele ,
- Frankie Vaughn ,
- Glynis Johns ,
- Lulu ,
- Millicent Martin ,
- Harry Secombe ,
- Spike Milligan ,
- Stanley Baker
Richard Burton and Sammy Davis Jr. headline this benefit for the Welsh village of Aberfan, where over 150 people - mostly children - were killed in an avalanche of coal waste in 1966. Other performers are Shirley Bassey, Peter Sellers, Tommy Steele, Tom Jones, Frankie Vaughn, Glynis Johns, Lulu, Millicent Martin, Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan. Hosts are Elizabeth Taylor, Sean Connery, Stanley Baker and Bob Barker. NOTE: -Originally broadcast in the UK. -Occasional minor audio variation quality.
#1084: VARIETY SPECIAL
1968-02-11, WNEW, 67 min.
- Bob Barker ,
- Elizabeth Taylor ,
- Peter Sellers ,
- Sammy Davis Jr. ,
- Sean Connery ,
- Richard Burton ,
- Tom Jones ,
- Shirley Bassey ,
- Tommy Steele ,
- Frankie Vaughn ,
- Glynis Johns ,
- Lulu ,
- Millicent Martin ,
- Harry Secombe ,
- Spike Milligan ,
- Stanley Baker
Richard Burton and Sammy Davis Jr. headline this benefit for the Welsh village of Aberfan, where over 150 people - mostly children - were killed in an avalanche of coal waste in 1966. Other performers are Shirley Bassey, Peter Sellers, Tommy Steele, Tom Jones, Frankie Vaughn, Glynis Johns, Lulu, Millicent Martin, Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan. Hosts are Elizabeth Taylor, Sean Connery, Stanley Baker and Bob Barker. NOTE: Originally broadcast in the UK. Occasionally, minor variations in audio quality.
#4815: THIS IS TOM JONES
1969-02-07, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. This was the first broadcast of the series. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.#4110: NEW BILL COSBY SHOW, THE
1973-02-05, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1972-May 7, 1973. Hour-long variety show hosted by comedian Bill Cosby and featuring Lola Falana, Foster Brooks, Oscar deGruy, and Susan Tolsky.#2095: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1973-04-05, 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).#4107: NEW BILL COSBY SHOW, THE
1973-04-09, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1972-May 7, 1973. Hour-long variety show hosted by comedian Bill Cosby and featuring Lola Falana, Foster Brooks, Oscar deGruy, and Susan Tolsky.#5431: SALUTE TO SIR LEW GRADE - THE MASTER SHOWMAN
1975-06-13, WABC, 52 min.
A variety show tribute to English impresario Sir Lew Grade. The mainstay of the program is musical comedy.#10144: SALUTE TO SIR LEW GRADE: STARRING TOM JONES AND JULIE ANDREWS.
1975-09-13, ABC, 60 min.
- Goldie Hawn ,
- Ann-Margret ,
- Peter Sellers ,
- Tom Jones ,
- Julie Andrews ,
- Dave Allen ,
- John Lennon ,
- Sir Lew Grade
A variety special starring Tom Jones and Julie Andrews. It featured John Lennon's final public performance.
#8397: JULIE ANDREWS SPECIAL, THE: "MY FAVORITE THINGS."
1977-04-22, ABC, 60 min.
An hour of music and song starring Julie Andrews and her guest Peter Sellers. Repeat Broadcast from April 18th, 1975.
#6639: MUPPET SHOW
1982-03-22, SYND, 30 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.