July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. 
 
 From London, Jack welcomes, Peter Sellers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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 from London with guest Peter Sellers.

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The seventh annual Grammy awards are presented from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California            

Winners of the 1964 Grammy Awards give performances. Les Brown conducts the orchestra. 

Dean Martin is the host.                                    

     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. 
                      

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.                          

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.                                                   

A variety special starring Tom Jones and Julie Andrews. It featured John Lennon's final public performance.                                                  

An hour of music and song starring Julie Andrews and her guest Peter Sellers.

Repeat Broadcast from April 18th, 1975.         

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.