1967-03-05, WCBS, 00 min.
1967-12-31, 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.
1968-02-18, 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.
1968-11-03, WCBS, 52 min.
- Connie Francis
, - Ed Sullivan
, - Rodney Dangerfield
, - Alan King
, - The Young Americans
, - Michele Lee
, - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
, - Shani Wallis
, - Sergio Franchi
, - George Hamilton
, - Jay Marshall
, - Roger Pryor
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1968-12-24, WABC, 52 min.
September 24, 1968-May 20, 1969. This was the "Our First Christmas" broadcast. Television's only musical comedy series. "That's Life" starred Robert Morse and E.J. Peaker. Also featured were Shelley Berman and Kay Medford.
1969-01-05, 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.
1969-01-21, WABC, 52 min.
September 24, 1968-May 20, 1969. This was the "A Cold Is Nothing To Sneeze At" broadcast. Television's only musical comedy series. "That's Life" starred Robert Morse and E.J. Peaker. Also featured were Shelley Berman and Kay Medford.
1969-02-16, 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.
1969-02-25, WABC, 52 min.
September 24, 1968-May 20, 1969. This was the "Gloria Dickson Does Her Thing" broadcast. Television's only musical comedy series. "That's Life" starred Robert Morse and E.J. Peaker. Also featured were Shelley Berman and Kay Medford.
1969-04-06, WCBS, 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.
Dupe of #2329
1969-04-06, 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.
1969-06-15, WCBS, 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.
Duplicate of #2337.
1969-06-15, 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.
1969-06-26, SYN, 10 min.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
This program is joined in progress.
Guests: Hans Conried, Ronnie Dyson, Rodney Dangerfield.
1969-11-02, 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.
1969-11-13, SYN, min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Host David Frost welcomes actor Henry Fonda, comedian Rodney Dangerfield, and columnist Art Buchwald.
1969-11-28, SYN, min.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guests: Rodney Dangerfield, La Lupe, Dorothy Morrison, James Rado, Jerome Ragni.
1970-01-04, 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.
1970-01-04, WCBS, 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.
Dupe of #2375.
1970-01-15, NBC, min.
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.
Guests: Jonathan Winters, Rodney Dangerfield.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
1970-03-08, 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.
1970-08-04, NBC, 21 min.
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.
Beginning 21 minutes of this broadcast recorded. Johnny does his opening seven minute monologue, topics covering Tommy Newsom who is filling in for Doc Severinsen, pollution, Dr. Frank Field, mouthwash.
Contains commercials including Breck Satin Hair Shampoo, Formica Floor Shine, Hartz 90 Day Flea Collar, Dannon Yogurt, Pepto Bismol, Anacin, Dristan Fever Tablets. Also included brief opening to Stump The Band.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
1970-08-14, NBC, 30 min.
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.
1971-01-03, 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.
1971-02-21, 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.
1972-09-14, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. This was the first broadcast of the season. 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).
1973-03-29, WNBC, 51 min.
- Rodney Dangerfield
, - Dean Martin
, - Anna Moffo
, - Dom DeLuise
, - Lonnie Schorr
, - Jeannie Burnier
, - Martin Milner
, - Dingaling Sisters
, - Nippsey Russell
, - Key Medford
, - Lou Jacobi.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin (264 episodes - 1965-1974).
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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 Dingaling Sisters, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1973-07-14, NBC, min.
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.
Guests: Rodney Dangerfield, James Garner.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
1973-11-21, NBC, 00 min.
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.
Johnny Carson's guest is Rodney Dangerfield.
1974-03-20, NBC, min.
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.
Guests: Rodney Dangerfield, Ethel Merman, John Davidson, David Reuben.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
1974-07-04, WNBC, min.
- Rodney Dangerfield
, - Jackie Cooper
, - Nipsey Russell
, - Freddie Prinze
, - Jimmie Walker
, - Mark Russell
, - Eric Morecambe
, - Ernie Wise
, - Barbara Feldon
, - Jud Strunk
, - Lonnie Schorr
, - Monty Python Flying Circus
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974.
'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974).
This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon.
Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
Duplicate of #1826.
1974-07-04, WNBC, 52 min.
- Rodney Dangerfield
, - Jackie Cooper
, - Nipsey Russell
, - Freddie Prinze
, - Jimmie Walker
, - Mark Russell
, - Eric Morecambe
, - Ernie Wise
, - Barbara Feldon
, - Jud Strunk
, - Lonnie Schorr
, - Monty Python Flying Circus
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974.
'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974).
This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon.
Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
1974-09-02, NBC, 90 min.
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.
Johnny Carson returns to the Tonight Show following a six-week hiatus.
1974-12-20, NBC, min.
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.
Guests: Rodney Dangerfield, Lola Falana, Bob Rosefsky, McLean Stevenson.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
1975-02-02, WCBS, 50 min.
- Jerry Lewis
, - Jackie Gleason
, - Art Carney
, - Gary Cooper
, - Ed Sullivan
, - Sophie Tucker
, - Woody Allen
, - Rodney Dangerfield
, - Alan King
, - Maurice Chevalier
, - Janice Joplin
, - Henny Youngman
, - Rod Steiger
, - Sam Levenson
, - Fred Astaire
, - The Beatles
, - Sam Levinson
, - Bing Crosby
, - Joan Sutherland
, - Dick Cavett
, - Barbra Streisand
, - Myron Cohen
, - Ethel Merman
, - Lucille Ball
, - Julie Andrews
, - Petula Clark
, - Desi Arnaz
Memorable moments from the Ed Sullivan Show hosted by Dick Cavett. Highlight appearances by The Beatles, Maurice Chevalier, Sophie Tucker, Petula Clark, Janis Joplin, Barbra Streisand, Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Woody Allen, Myron Cohen, Rodney Dangerfield, Alan King, Sam Levinson, Henny Youngman, Jerry Lewis, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews, Joan Sutherland, Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, and Rod Steiger. This presentation was a specially edited one hour commercial repeat of the 90 minute TV Special which aired Oct. 17, 1971.
1975-02-02, CBS, 00 min.
- Jerry Lewis
, - Jackie Gleason
, - Art Carney
, - Gary Cooper
, - Ed Sullivan
, - Sophie Tucker
, - Woody Allen
, - Rodney Dangerfield
, - Alan King
, - Maurice Chevalier
, - Janice Joplin
, - Henny Youngman
, - Rod Steiger
, - Sam Levenson
, - Fred Astaire
, - The Beatles
, - Sam Levinson
, - Bing Crosby
, - Joan Sutherland
, - Dick Cavett
, - Barbra Streisand
, - Myron Cohen
, - Ethel Merman
, - Lucille Ball
, - Julie Andrews
, - Petula Clark
, - Desi Arnaz
Memorable moments from the Ed Sullivan Show hosted by Dick Cavett. Highlight appearances by The Beatles, Maurice Chevalier, Sophie Tucker, Petula Clark, Janis Joplin, Barbra Streisand, Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Woody Allen, Myron Cohen, Rodney Dangerfield, Alan King, Sam Levinson, Henny Youngman, Jerry Lewis, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews, Joan Sutherland, Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, and Rod Steiger. This presentation was a specially edited one hour commercial repeat of the 90 minute TV Special which aired Oct. 17, 1971.
Dupe Of Number 1144.
1975-12-06, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray.
1976-03-30, HBO, 00 min.
Promos for the Rodney Dangerfield ("I Don't Get No Respect') and David Steinberg upcoming HBO specials. 1976-12-30, WNBC, 56 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
Guests are George Carlin, and Robert Klein.
Topics of discussion include:
The seven words that cannot be said of television, Carlin's metamorphosis through the years...development, and personal changes. Carlin's busy schedule including making 75 appearances a year...the difference between concert performances and performing in Las Vegas.
Robert Klein relates as well. His definition of what is a stand-up comedian, accrediting Rodney Dangerfield as a mentor.
George Carlin states that the audience shapes the art of the comedy that is performed. Not wanting to do a TV series because of so many restrictions that one has to agree to. Loves doing personal comedy and writing which is a very lonely process.
Robert Klein views very few comedy series as iconic such as The Honeymooners. Both discuss the merits of That Was The Week That Was.
The discussion moves to film financing and those challenges. Carlin remembers his roots, beginning as a Disc Jockey, Robert Klein beginning as a school teacher, including always humor into his teaching. At one time Robert Klein admits, until he went to college, he has aspirations of becoming a surgeon.
The subject of taboos in comedy is discussed.
NOTE: This broadcast was done LIVE.
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1977-02-08, NBC, min.
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.
Guests: Lily Tomlin, Rodney Dangerfield, Jan Peerce, Joseph Wambaugh.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
1977-05-05, NBC, 90 min.
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 1970s, 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.
Johnny's guests include Rodney Dangerfield, and McLean Stevenson.
1977-10-23, ABC, 120 min.
- Andy Williams
, - Liberace
, - Redd Foxx
, - Lenny Kent
, - Rodney Dangerfield
, - Robert Goulet
, - Wayne Newton
, - Rip Taylor
, - Juliet Prowse
, - Totie Fields
, - Jack Jones
, - Foster Brooks
, - Don Meredith
, - Sammy Davis Jr.
, - John Davidson
, - Don Rickles
, - Anthony Newley
, - Norm Crosby
, - Dionne Warwick
, - Charo
, - Eddy Arnold
, - Lola Falana
, - Joan Rivers
, - David Brenner
, - Slappy White
, - Cindy Williams
, - Doc Severinson
, - Mike Curb Congregation
, - Lennon Sisters
, - Sandy Dressler
A salute to Las Vegas.
Hosts: Cindy Williams and Don Meredith
1977-12-15, NBC, 30 min.
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 1970s, 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.
Johnny's guests are George Peppard and Rodney Dangerfield.
This program contains the final 30 minutes only. Excerpt.
1980-02-06, NBC, min.
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.
Guests: Rodney Dangerfield, Robert Goulet, Mariette Hartley, Lendon Smith
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
1981-07-31, NBC, 60 min.
Special: Comedian Robert Klein's self-reflective monologues develop into sketches in which he plays a psychiatric patient who unwittingly reveals his Oedipal dream to a national TV-and-radio audience; and a corporate executive whose meeting with colleagues Jane Curtin and Rodney Dangerfield is sabotaged by swivel chairs. Also: a spoof of "trash sports."
1982-05-12, ABC, 60 min.
Rodney Dangerfield in his first special.
