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#9425: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1959-11-10, WRCA, 72 min.
Jack Paar , Hugh Downs , Jonathan Winters , Hermione Gingold , Jose Melis , Phyllis Diller , Richie Delamore , Peanuts Taylor , Katzenjammers Steel Band

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. 

The first of three shows broadcast from the British Colonial Hotel located on Nassau Island in the Bahamas. Included are filmed segments shot 'on location' to illustrate life and activities of the resort area. 

Hugh Downs opens the show, “THE JACK PAAR SHOW broadcasting tonight from the British Colonial Hotel in beautiful Nassau in the Bahamas..
A thousand miles from Times Square. Jack and all of us are enjoying a holiday in this mid-Atlantic paradise,  a warm and friendly British Colony here in the Bahamas. 
Holidaying with Jack tonight are Hermione Gingold, Jonathan Winters, Phyllis Diller, Peanuts Taylor, Richie Delamore, Jose Melis with his trio and the New Katzenjammers
Steel Band, and yours truly, Hugh Downs. And now here is, by Jove, Jack.”
Jack Paar monologue. He welcomes everyone. Says that back in the States they are investigating television. Here in Bahamas to spread a little good will in this crown colony. 

Jack states that NBC brought 50 people to Nassau to do this show which is seen by 30 million people…one hour forty five minutes…the most unrehearsed show which is part of the charm.

Jack introduces a young boy from Cuba whom he has known since 1943, Jose Melis who performs a number with the new Katzenjammers Steel Band.  Paar introduces Sir Rainier and 
his wife Lady Arthur.  Jack states that this first show from Bermuda is the largest TV show ever broadcast in Nassau. $55,000 for two tape machines, $35,000 each for five TV cameras…crew working four 
days and four nights and all a go until  a “hum” in the audio was detected and it took six hour to determine that someone dropped a dime in one to the TV cameras. Jack and Hugh converse. 
Jack states this is his sixth trip to the Bahamas. Beautiful here, and no income tax. No real estate tax.
Paar introduces guest Hermione Gingold. Jack says he is emotional even when he sees children drawing pictures; he introduces Richie Delamore who sings, “Island in the Sky.”

Jack Paar and Hermione Gingold sing a duet, from GIGI, entitled, “I Remember It Well.”

Jonathan Winters is introduced by Jack who says that he first put Jonathan on television five years ago.
“He is the greatest talent I know.” Johnny does a stand-up routine “The Amateur Show.” Jack, Hugh and Jonathan do a Webster Cigar commercial together, with lots of laughs.
Introduction of Peanuts Taylor, form Nassau, playing his steel drum.  Paar and Winters discuss Jonathan’s new book, “Did Anyone Bring an Opener?” which is a picture book of old time movies,
with funny captions created by Winters. 

Jack introduces a former housewife, mother of five children and discovered by Jack five years ago…Phyllis Diller, who performs a stand-up routine (plastic surgery). 
Jack relates his experiences trying to buy an Island in Nassau. Richard Delamore sings “Hold Em Joe.” Jack says goodnight and states that in December Jet flights will be available to go from the Sates
to Nassau in two and half hours. 


*Most of this series does not survive in any broadcast form. Kinescopes were discarded, burned, decomposed...whereabouts unknown. 2" Quadruplex Video Tape was expensive ($300 for a one hour reel), weighting 26 pounds, requiring great storage space. Video Tape could easily be erased and was used for new program recordings...retained briefly for a re-run and then erased or discarded. Legend has it that even Jack Paar himself hired a junk man to come to his home garage and paid to have JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW recordings discarded (reels of kinescopes and video tapes) that were now cluttering up his space. 

During this era in television history archiving television programming was not a primary concern or vision, and considered an arcane pursuit. 

ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. retains over 70 complete and excerpt JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW air checks (34 hours), including the complete Jack Paar's first anniversary telecast which was broadcast live from Havana Cuba (June 28, 1958). These originally recorded off the air pristine sound direct line 1/4" reel to reel audio tracks, recorded at the time of the original broadcasts, represent the only broadcast record of a "lost" visual telecast. ATA is the largest single repository (one collection), in the United Sates of Jack Paar Tonight Shows recordings. The combined archives of The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media, and UCLA Film & Television retain a composite total of 13 hours of representative JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts excerpts, all KINESCOPES (sound quality inferior to originally direct line 1/4" reel to reel home recordings at the time of the broadcast). No COMPLETE intact visual and audio broadcasts survive. There are no extant video taped surviving RECORDINGS of the JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW...not even an excerpt. 

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 Conreid, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Jonathan 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. The LAST LIVE broadcast was aired July 3, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10,1959. Beginning July 20, 1959 Jack Paar began taking off Monday nights & guest hosts would substitute for him (approximately on alternate Mondays). The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.
Theme music, "Everything is Coming Up Roses" was first used beginning in the Fall of 1959. 

Location broadcast telecasts of the program telecast away from the Hudson Theater in New York City occurred 14 times during this series run. 

Jan. 13-17, 1958                     Miami Beach, Florida
July 28, 1958                        Havana,Cuba           
Nov. 3-21, 1958                      Hollywood, California
March 2-20, 1959                     Hollywood, California
Nov. 10-12, 1959                  Nassau, Bahamas (Video Tape)
Nov. 30- Dec. 10, 1959               Hollywood, California
March 28-April 1, 1960            London, England (Video Tape)
Nov.9-11, 1960                    Hawaii (Video Tape) - b&w
Nov.14-24, 1960                     Hollywood, California
March 21-24, 1961                 London, England (Video Tape)
Sept. 12-14, 1961                 West Berlin (Video Tape)
Nov. 14-17, 1961                  Hollywood, California (Tape)
Nov. 21-24, 1961                  Hollywood, California (Tape)
March 13-16, 1962                 London, England (Video Tape)




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
#19265: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1961-11-14, NBC, 27 min.
Jack Paar , Phyllis Diller , Zsa Zsa Gabor , Hugh Downs , Red Skelton , Alexander King , Ed Reimers

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. (NBC). 
Red Skelton made four appearances on the Jack Paar Tonight Show:
December 2nd, 1959
November 16th,1960
July 10th, 1961
November 14th, 1961- Final of four appearances.   
 Red Skelton (nine minute segment) reminiscences about his early career.
Also, Alexander King.   

Combined with the next evening's Jack Paar Tonight Show (Nov 15, 1961), with Ed Reimers substituting for Hugh Downs, Paar editorializes and criticises the LA Times and an article written about him by journalist Mark Harris. Zsa Zsa Gabor guests and we hear  Phyllis Diller do a stand-up routine. 


 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, news bulletin on the "Explorer I"  satellite, launched today.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
#19266: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR, THE
1961-11-15, NBC, 27 min.
Jack Paar , Phyllis Diller , Zsa Zsa Gabor , Hugh Downs , Mark Harris

July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. (NBC). 

 Combined with ATA #19266

Guests: Zsa Zsa Gabor and Phyllis Diller.    
Jack comments on columnist Mark Harris column regarding Berlin.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
#V9: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
1963-05-03, NBC, min.
Jack Paar , Phyllis Diller , John Henry Falk

     September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965

Brooks Hayes, President John F. Kennedy's assistant talks with Jack. In addition, a kinescope is shown of the 1952 Republican Convention.

Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films.  

Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. 

Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. 

After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of  producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).                                                                                                                                                      
#14075: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
1963-05-03, NBC, min.
Jack Paar , Phyllis Diller , John Henry Faulk

September 21st, 1962- September 10th, 1965 (NBC)

A Friday night variety series starring Jack Paar. Jonathan Winters was a frequent guest on the show.


Guests are Phyllis Diller and John Henry Faulk.

                                      
#14602: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1964-09-25, NBC, 8 min.
Jack Benny , Milton Berle , Bob Hope , Dean Martin , Phyllis Diller

A variety show presented as monthly specials on NBC.

Bob's guests are Dean Martin, Jack Benny, Phyllis Diller, and Milton Berle.

Bob Hope presents Dean Martin with a gold record for "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime." 

                                                                                                                              
#1190: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
1965-04-26, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams , Al Hirt , Phyllis Diller , Osmond Brothers

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers. 

Osmond Brothers sing "Ragtime Cowboy Joe."   
Phyllis Diller appears in her singing debut, performing a melody of different songs including, "You Do Something To Me."  

Phyllis shows Andy and Al how to prepare in detail her salad recipe.                     
#14945: NBC PROMOS
1965-09-06, NBC, 1 min.
Andy Williams , Phyllis Diller

Andy Williams Show promo with Phyllis Diller.             
#1890: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1965-09-30, WNBC, 52 min.
Eddie Fisher , Dean Martin , Abbe Lane , John Bubbles , Phyllis Diller

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).
#5080: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE
1965-10-20, WNBC, 52 min.
We Five , Bob Hope , James Garner , Carol Lawrence , Phyllis Diller

Bob and his guests perform in a variety of spoofs.
#4780: STEVE LAWRENCE SHOW, THE
1965-11-29, WCBS, 52 min.
Liberace , Steve Lawrence , Phyllis Diller

September 13, 1965-December 13, 1965. Steve Lawrence's Monday-night variety hour lasted only thirteen weeks. Regulars included comics Charles Nelson Reilly and Betty Walker.
#1214: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
1966-01-17, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams , Johnny Mathis , The Osmond Brothers , Phyllis Diller

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
#1901: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1966-02-17, WNBC, 52 min.
Julie London , Mahalia Jackson , Dean Martin , Eddie Albert , Phyllis Diller , The Swingle Singers , Guy Marks

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).
#5083: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE
1966-04-13, WNBC, 52 min.
Jonathan Winters , Lee Marvin , Bob Hope , Pete Fountain , Phyllis Diller

Bob and his guests in an hour of comedy, music and song.
#15136: ACADEMY AWARD CEREMONIES
1966-04-18, ABC, min.
Bob Hope , Milton Berle , Julie Andrews , Lee Marvin , Gregory Peck , Shelley Winters , Julie Christie , Jason Robards , Peter Ustinov , Joanne Woodward , George Peppard , David Lean , Natalie Wood , Rex Harrison , Irene Kerdova , Jack Lemmon , Phyllis Diller

The 38th Annual Academy Award ceremonies telecast live from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. This was the first color broadcast of the award ceremonies.

Best Actor: Lee Marvin (Cat Ballou)
Best Actress: Julie Christie (Dr. Zhivago) 
Best Supporting Actor: Martin Balsam
Best Supporting Actress: Shelley Winters  
Best Film ( Sound Of Music)     
Best Musical Score: Dr. Zhivago 

William Wyler is awarded the Irving Thalberg Award.

Host: Bob Hope.                                        
#17009: "BOY DID I GET A WRONG NUMBER!" PREMIERE
1966-06-21, WNEW, min.
Bob Hope , Elke Sommer , Phyllis Diller , Marjorie Lord

Ceremonies from Hollywood with celebrity stars of the motion picture including Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Elke Sommer, and Marjorie Lord.     

Broadcast on WNEW-TV in New York City.       
#1006: BOB HOPE COMEDY SPECIAL, THE
1966-09-28, WNBC, 52 min.
Vera Miles , Bob Hope , Ken Murray , Jerry Colonna , Janis Paige , Jane Russell , Joan Caufield , Paul Lynde , Dina Merrill , Anita Ekberg , Heddy Lamarr , Arlene Dahl , Virginia Mayo , Madeleine Carroll , Signe Hasso , Joan Fontaine , Joan Collins , Peter Leeds , Rhonda Fleming , Marilyn Maxwell , Phyllis Diller , Lucille Ball

For his first variety show of the 1966-67 season, Bob Hope has surrounded himself wtih many of his former leading ladies. They include Lucille Ball, Madeleine Carroll, Joan Caufield, Joan Collins, Arlene Dahl, Phyllis Diller, Anita Ekberg, Rhonda Fleming, Joan Fontaine, Signe Hasso, Heddy Lamarr, Dorothy Lamour, Marilyn Maxwell, Virginia Mayo, Dina Merrill, Vera Miles, Janis Paige and Jane Russell. Also on hand: Paul Lynde, Jerry Colonna, Ken Murray and Peter Leeds.
#1924: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
1966-11-10, WNBC, 52 min.
Sid Caesar , Dean Martin , Diahann Carroll , Phyllis Diller

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).
#5283: JACK BENNY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, THE
1966-12-01, WNBC, 52 min.
Jack Benny , Tom Smothers , Dick Smothers , Phyllis Diller , Trini Lopez

A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
#15234: JACK BENNY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
1966-12-01, NBC, min.
Smothers Brothers , Phyllis Diller , Jack Benny , Trini Lopez

A Jack Benny Christmas special with guests Phyllis Diller, Trini Lopez, and The Smothers Brothers. This is Jack's second special after finishing his weekly NBC series during the 1964-65 season.     

                                                                         
#7616: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
1967-01-01, NBC, 40 min.
Andy Williams , Phyllis Diller , Henry Mancini , Ella Fitzgerald , Barbara Hewitt

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers. 

40  minute excerpt. Missing opening including introductions, and Andy Williams rendition of "Winchester Cathedral."   The introduction and beginning of Phyllis Diller stand-up routine is not present. Rest of the broadcast complete, including:
Andy Williams introduction of Ella Fitzgerald who sings "Midnight Sun," and in a duet with Andy singing, "The Lonesome Road."

Andy Williams sings, "Born Free, "The Way You Look Tonight," "In the Arms of Love," "Charade," and "May Each Day."

Andy introduces Barbara Hewitt, 1967 Queen of the Tournament of Roses, and five entrants who accompanied her in the parade. 

Andy introduces Henry Mancini, who plays a medley of his written hits including, "Mr. Lucky," "Days of Wine & Roses," "Dear Heart," "Pink Panther," "Moon River," and "Peter Gunn."

Andy Williams and Henry Mancini reminisce with humorous "tongue in cheek" anecdotes.                       
#6036: BOB HOPE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (WITH COMMERCIALS)
1967-01-18, NBC, 90 min.
Bob Hope , Vic Damone , Anita Bryant , Phyllis Diller , Joey Heatherton

The shows expands to 90 minutes to cover Bob's 15-day Christmas visit to Vietnam, the Philippines, Wake Island, and Guam. Guests include Phyllis Diller, Vic Damone, Anita Bryant, and actress Joey Heatherton.
#15296: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1967-01-18, NBC, min.
Bob Hope , William Westmoreland , Phyllis Diller , Joey Heatherton

October 12th, 1953-May 22nd, 1956

A variety show presented monthly on NBC.

Christmas show from East Asia with guests Joey Heatherton, Phyllis Diller, and General William Westmoreland. 

Host: Bob Hope. 

                                                
#1245: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
1967-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams , Burl Ives , Phyllis Diller , Noel Harrison , The Girls from Bahia , Marcos Valle

September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
#7185: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
1967-03-04, WABC, 00 min.
Bill Dana , Steve Lawrence , Florence Henderson , Phyllis Diller , Russ Lewis , Fuller Brothers

January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."   

Host: Steve Lawrence

                                                                       
#15306: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE: 45TH GOLD MEDAL PHOTOPLAY AWARDS, THE
1967-03-21, SYN, 21 min.
Merv Griffin , Barbara Stanwyck , Ginger Rogers , David Janssen , Phyllis Diller , Marty Allen , Arthur Treacher , Fred Klein

October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).

The 1967 Photoplay Awards are featured representing TV broadcasting excellence as voted by the public (1966/1967).
 Guests include David Janssen, Marty Allen, Ginger Rogers, Phyllis Diller and Barbara Stanwyck. 

Winners: David Janssen Favorite Male Star for "The Fugitive."
Ginger Rogers: Editor's award for "Hello Dolly" on Broadway.
Barbara Stanwyck: Most popular female star starring in "The Big Valley."
Phyllis Diller: Best Comedy Star. 

Host: Merv Griffin. 

Arthur Treacher opens the The Merv Griffin Show. Merv talks to audience promising tonight's show to be special. Editor of Photo
Play Awards, Fred Klein, discusses the history of the magazine which votes on best TV programming by the public. 
Awards are announced and introduced by Fred Klein.
Favorite Male Star David Janssen shares thoughts with Merv and confirms that the final episode of The Fugitive is already conceived. Ginger Rogers receives the 4th Special Editors Award. She thanks her fans. Phyllis Diller receives Best Comedy Star award and does a stand-up comedy routine. 
Fred Klein introduces Miss Barbara Stanwick who receives a Most Popular Female Star Award. She thanks her public and mentions how much such an award means to her. Stanwick' sit-down interview with Merv Griffin is brief but salient and one that is rare. This is only one of two formal sit-down interviews that Barbara Stanwick has been known to accept. The other was with Joey Bishop.
Merv Griffin states to Barbara Stanwick what a great thrill it is to have her grace  his stage. She states that this is the first time in many years that she has been on stage. She does remember and talks about starring in Burlesque Queen, and her first job as a chorus dancer, filling in one day with a dramatic part replacing another actor and remaining in the part. She states that when the show moved to Broadway, New York, director Willard Mack, who died at the age of 61 in 1934, suggested she change her name to Barbara Stanwick. She expands on the circumstances. 
                                                                                           
#7026: COLGATE COMEDY HOUR
1967-05-11, NBC, 00 min.
Bob Hope , Bob Newhart , Carl Reiner , Nanette Fabray , Allan Sherman , Dan Rowan , Dick Martin , Dick Shawn , Mel Brooks , Phyllis Diller , Edie Adams

A special revival of the Colgate Comedy Hour.

Dupe Of 1020.              
#1020: COLGATE COMEDY HOUR, THE
1967-05-11, WNBC, 52 min.
Shelley Berman , Carl Reiner , Kaye Ballard , Nanette Fabray , Dan Rowan , Dick Martin , Dick Shawn , Mel Brooks , Phyllis Diller , Edie Adams

An hour of comedy with Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Phyllis Diller, Shelley Berman, Dick Shawn, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, Kaye Ballard, and Nanette Fabray.
#5088: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE
1967-09-20, WNBC, 52 min.
Jimmy Durante , Rudy Vallee , Bob Hope , Kaye Stevens , Rowan & Martin , Jack Jones , Phyllis Diller

The Vaudeville era is saluted in comedy and music.
#3553: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
1967-10-25, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob Hope , Mike Douglas , Phyllis Diller , Sonny & Cher , Hugh Masekela

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.   

Phyllis Diller is hostess for a comic happening in a hippie generation.           
#9633: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE
1967-11-30, WNBC, min.
Johnny Carson , Tony Bennett , Phyllis Diller

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.

This is a partial broadcast.
#15465: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE
1967-12-24, NBC, 66 min.
Johnny Carson , Milt Kamen , Soupy Sales , Phyllis Diller , Abigail Van Buren

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 hostess: Phyllis Diller. Her guests are comedians Soupy Sales, Milt Kamen, and advice columnist Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby).
#3034: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
1968-01-02, WABC, 52 min.
Shari Lewis , The Sandpipers , Johnnie Ray , Phyllis Diller , Charlie Manna , Robert Vaughn

January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."
#4297: RED SKELTON HOUR, THE
1968-01-23, WCBS, 52 min.
Red Skelton , Phyllis Diller , Lou Rawls

September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
#3032: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
1968-02-24, WABC, 52 min.
Louis Armstrong , Milton Berle , Elaine Dunn , Phyllis Diller , The Lettermen , Enzo Stuardi

January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."
#10068: HERE COME THE STARS (PILOT)
1968-03-07, SYND, 47 min.
Jack Benny , Shari Lewis , George Jessel , Phil Harris , James Stewart , Frankie Avalon , Bob Hope , Mickey Rooney , Edward G. Robinson , Bob Newhart , Dean Martin , George Burns , Pat Henry , Morey Amsterdam , Pat McCormick , Bing Crosby , Tony Bennett , Don Rickles , Dick Martin , Phyllis Diller , Pat Boone , Della Reese , Gene Baylos , Rich Little , Shani Wallis , Bob Crane , Dick Patterson , Gary Crosby , Jan Dailey , Pamela Pall

A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.  

Edward G. Robinson is roasted.  

Roastmaster: George Jessel.

Duplicate of # 6970.                                                                
#6970: HERE COME THE STARS (PILOT)
1968-03-07, SYND, 47 min.
Jack Benny , Shari Lewis , George Jessel , Phil Harris , James Stewart , Frankie Avalon , Bob Hope , Mickey Rooney , Edward G. Robinson , Bob Newhart , Dean Martin , George Burns , Pat Henry , Morey Amsterdam , Pat McCormick , Bing Crosby , Tony Bennett , Don Rickles , Dick Martin , Phyllis Diller , Pat Boone , Della Reese , Gene Baylos , Rich Little , Shani Wallis , Bob Crane , Dick Patterson , Gary Crosby , Jan Dailey , Pamela Pall

A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.                                       
#4507: SHOWTIME
1968-07-23, WCBS, 52 min.
Mike Bentine , Phyllis Diller , Frankie Vaughn , Dickie Henderson , Anita Harris , The Shadows

June 11, 1968-September 17, 1968. 
This hour-long variety series was hosted by a guest celebrity each week. 
Hostess: Phyllis Diller            
#1312: BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE
1968-09-15, WCBS, 52 min.
Johnny Carson , Rip Taylor , Ed McMahon , Dan Rowan , Dick Martin , Phyllis Diller , Norm Crosby , Sonny Bono , Sonny and Cher , Rowan and Martin , Pearce Sisters , Merryl Jay and the Curtain Calls

September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor. 

 PREMIERE of The Phyllis Diller Show. Guests include Johnny Carson (introduced by  Ed McMahon), Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, Sonny and Cher, and the Pearce Sisters (musical moppets, 2 to 11 years old).
Pyllis plays her saxophone accompanying Sonny and Cher, and in a sketch has trouble rehearsing with the Pearce Sisters.                       
#19660: BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE
1968-09-15, WCBS, 52 min.
Johnny Carson , Rip Taylor , Ed McMahon , Dan Rowan , Dick Martin , Phyllis Diller , Norm Crosby , Sonny Bono , Sonny and Cher , Rowan and Martin , Pearce Sisters , Merryl Jay and the Curtain Calls

September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor. 

 PREMIERE of The Phyllis Diller Show. Guests include Johnny Carson (introduced by  Ed McMahon), Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, Sonny and Cher, and the Pearce Sisters (musical moppets, 2 to 11 years old).
Pyllis plays her saxophone accompanying Sonny and Cher, and in a sketch has trouble rehearsing with the Pearce Sisters.    

Duplicate of #1312                               
#15856: 'BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE "
1968-09-15, CBS, min.
Phyllis Diller , Johnny Carson , Norm Crosby , Connie Francis

See entry #1312 for full details. Includes a Richard Nixon promo. 

Series Premiere.                         
#1313: BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE
1968-09-22, WCBS, 52 min.
Raymond Burr , Goldie Hawn , Phyllis Diller

September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor.
#15860: 'BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE "
1968-09-24, CBS, min.
Phyllis Diller

Includes monologue only.                                     
#1314: BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE
1968-09-29, WCBS, 52 min.
The Doodletown Pipers , Phyllis Diller , Dorothy Malone , Leonard Nimoy

September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor.
#15867: 'BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE "
1968-09-29, CBS, min.
Phyllis Diller

Includes monologue only.                                                  
#1315: BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE
1968-10-06, WCBS, 52 min.
Phyllis Diller , Barbara Feldon , The Pierce Sisters , Hugh OBrian

September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor.             
#1310: BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE
1968-10-13, WCBS, 52 min.
Rip Taylor , Eva Gabor , Eddie Albert , Phyllis Diller

September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor.
#1311: BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE
1968-10-20, WCBS, 45 min.
Jacqueline Kennedy , Kate Smith , Rip Taylor , Ricardo Montalban , Phyllis Diller , Glen Campbell , Jackie Onasis , Jackie Kennedy

September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. This program was interrupted by a news bulletin announcing the wedding of Jackie Kennedy. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor. 

NOTE: Program interrupted for news bulletin and report of Jackie Kennedy Onasis' wedding. The Phyllis Diller Show does not return.                                      
#19690: 'BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER SHOW, THE "
1968-10-20, CBS, min.
Phyllis Diller , Ricardo Montalban , Kate Smith , Glen Campbell

Hostess: Phyllis Diller.        

Duplicate of 15903.                                                                                
#15902: PAT PAULSEN FOR PRESIDENT
1968-10-20, CBS, 52 min.
Steve Allen , Henry Fonda , Carl Reiner , Tom Smothers , Dick Smothers , Phyllis Diller , Pat Paulsen , Pierre Salinger , James Rhodes , George Romney , Daniel Evans

Henry Fonda narrates this Special Broadcast  Satire , PAULSEN FOR PRESIDENT as Pat Paulsen runs for President of the United States on the Straight-Talking American Government ticket- the STAG Party.  Included is a roast held in a Beverly Hills cafeteria, and flashbacks of Paulsen's editorials for The Smother's Brothers Show.                   
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