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22 records found for Tony Curtis
1951-06-03, WNBC, min.
September 10, 1950-December 25, 1955. Most shows were comedy-variety hours with guest hosts Martin & Lewis, Abbott & Costello, Eddie Cantor, Donald O'Connor, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, & Gordon MacRae. Starting in the Fall of 1952, occasional revues and musicals were broadcast. In the summer of 1955, the name of the series was changed to "Colgate Variety Hour," and when Colgate dropped its sponsorship, the show continued in January 1956 for one half season as the "NBC Comedy Hour." Woody Allen was one of the writers. Guests: The DeMarco Sisters, Sonny King, Tommy Farrell, Rosette Shaw. Cameo appearance by Tony Curtis.#6969: ALLEN IN MOVIELAND
Order1955-07-02, NBC, 79 min.
- Steve Allen
- Clint Eastwood
- Tony Curtis
- Benny Goodman
- Pat Crowley
- Tommy Rall
- Rex Reason
- Grant Williams
- Jeff Chandler
- Piper Laurie
- Jane Howell
- Mara Corday
- Kieth Andes
- Tim Hovey
- Gretchen Houser
- Jeanne Mahoney
- Betty Scott
- Dani Crane
- Dan Riss
- Lou Krugman
- Davey Sharp
- Johnny Day
- Muriel Landers
- Danny Dayton
- Dante de Paolo
- Douglas Dumbrille
A special filmed at Universal International revolving around the soon to be released feature "The Benny Goodman Story" Starring Steve Allen. Other UI stars upcoming films are previewed via clips and introductions, included in this broadcast, are solid entertainment and comedy segments, a dramatic sequence from the studio's upcoming "Bright Victory," reenacted live with Rex Reason, Grant Williams and in his television debut, Clint Eastwood.
1956-12-02, CBS, 19 min.
- Debbie Reynolds
- Eddie Fisher
- Ed Sullivan
- Sophie Tucker
- Tony Curtis
- Doris Day
- Janet Leigh
- Myron Cohen
- Louella Parsons
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 Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived.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. Guests include Sophie Tucker, Myron Cohen, Luella Parsons who presents the 1956 Modern Screen Award to Janet Leigh, Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Tony Curtis, and Doris Day.
1958-03-26, NBC, 95 min.
- David Niven
- Elsa Lanchester
- Arthur Kennedy
- Bob Hope
- Red Buttons
- Sessue Hayakawa
- Jack Lemmon
- Tony Curtis
- Hope Lange
- Janet Leigh
- Natalie Wood
- Robert Wagner
- Don Murray
- Rosalind Russell
- Carolyn Jones
- Jimmy Stewart
- Russ Tamblyn
- Donald Duck
- Vittorio De Sica
- Miyoushi Umeki
- Diane Varsi
The 30th annual "Oscar" presentations are telecast, for the first time entirely under the auspices of the movie industry. Emcees: Jimmy Stewart, Rosalind Russell, David Niven, Jack Lemmon, Bob Hope. Donald Duck narrates a cartoon history of the movies. Married couples acting as custodians of the "Oscars" are Hope Lange and Don Murray, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, and Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner. Supporting - role nominees are Red Buttons, Vittorio De Sica, Sessue Hayakawa, Arthur Kennedy, Russ Tamblyn, Carolyn Jones, Elsa Lanchester, Hope Lange, Miyoushi Umeki, and Diane Varsi.
#7434: STEVE ALLEN SHOW, THE
Order1959-02-15, NBC, 00 min.
- Steve Allen
- Debbie Reynolds
- Frank Gorshin
- Tony Curtis
- David Nelson
- Ray Anthony
- Terry Gibbs
- Edward Byrnes
- Diane Maxwell
- Sandra Dee
- David Ladd
Steve Allen Presents The Hollywood Merit Awards.
1959-04-06, NBC, min.
- Jerry Lewis
- James Cagney
- David Niven
- Dick Powell
- Kim Novak
- Robert Stack
- John Wayne
- Bob Hope
- Gary Cooper
- Tony Randall
- Red Buttons
- Sophia Loren
- Maurice Chevalier
- Van Heflin
- Tony Curtis
- Mort Sahl
- Cary Grant
- Susan Hayward
- Shelley Winters
- Burl Ives
- Janet Leigh
- Joan Fontaine
- Eddie Albert
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Ingrid Bergman
- Cyd Charisse
- Rosalind Russell
- June Allyson
- Laurence Olivier
- Vincente Minelli
- Dirk Bogard
- Millie Perkins
- Buddy Adler
- Jack Warner
- Irene Dunn
The 31st Annual Academy Awards Ceremony is telecast live from the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Personalities include Burl Ives, Bob Hope, Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis, David Niven, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons, June Allyson, Dick Powell, Tony Randall, Sophia Loren, Dean Martin, Joan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier, Cyd Charisse, Robert Stack, Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Maurice Chevalier, Rosalind Russell, Jerry Lewis, Vincent Price, Eddie Albert, Buddy Adler, Jack Warner, Millie Perkins, Gary Cooper, Vincente Minelli, Dirk Bogard, Van Heflin, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, James Cagney, Susan Hayward, Irene Dunn, John Wayne, Cary Grant, and Ingrid Bergman. Hosts: Jerry Lewis, Tony Randall, Bob Hope, David Niven, Mort Sahl, and Laurence Olivier. "Gigi" was awarded the best film of 1958.
#6950A: ACADEMY AWARDS: 32ND ANNUAL
Order1960-04-04, NBC, min.
- Gene Kelly
- William Wyler
- James Stewart
- John Wayne
- Bob Hope
- Gary Cooper
- Ed Wynn
- Yves Montand
- Rock Hudson
- Tony Curtis
- Andre Previn
- Hope Lange
- Joan Crawford
- Carl Reiner
- Robert Ryan
- Shelley Winters
- Buster Keaton
- Janet Leigh
- Natalie Wood
- Robert Wagner
- Sammy Cahn
- Yvette Mimieux
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Ann Blyth
- Frankie Laine
- Barbara Rush
- Fernando Lamas
- Joni James
- Jack Clayton
- Richard Conte
- Wendell Corey
- Edward Curtiss
- BB Kahane
- Eric Johnston
- Susan Kohner
- Diane McBain
- Juanita Moore
- Edmond OBrien
- Simone Signoret
- Jimmy Van Heusen
- Frankie Vaughan
- Robert Vaughan
- Mary Zimbalist
Bob Hope is host for the 32nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony, telecast live from the RKO Pantages Theater, in Hollywood, California.
1961-01-19, N/A, 174 min.
- Jimmy Durante
- Joey Bishop
- Gene Kelly
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- John F. Kennedy
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Mahalia Jackson
- Tony Curtis
- Janet Leigh
- Bette Davis
- Harry Belafonte
- Peter Lawford
- Ethel Merman
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Nat King Cole
- Lawrence Olivier
- Frederick March
Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford star-studded gala and party fundraiser staged at the national Armory in Washington DC on the night before JFK's formal inauguration.
1961-04-17, ABC, min.
- Steve Allen
- Billy Wilder
- Bobby Darin
- William Wyler
- Shirley Jones
- Bob Hope
- Tony Randall
- Tony Curtis
- Greer Garson
- Burt Lancaster
- Shirley Temple
- Yul Brynner
- Janet Leigh
- Audrey Hepburn
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Jayne Meadows
- Tony Martin
- Cyd Charisse
- Jimmy Stewart
- Gina Lollobrigida
- Tina Louise
- Sandra Dee
- Kitty Carlisle
- Eric Johnson
- Hugh Griffin
- Moss Hart
Bob Hope is the host for the 33rd Annual Academy Award ceremonies telecast from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. This was the first time that ABC television broadcasted the awards. "The Apartment" took the award for best picture, Elizabeth Taylor won the best actress award for her performance in "Butterfield 8", Best actor award went to Burt Lancaster for "Elmer Gantry," Billy Wilder won best director award for "The Apartment," and Shirley Jones took best supporting actress for "Elmer Gantry."
#344: HERE'S HOLLYWOOD
Order1962-12-28, WNBC, 17 min.
Helen O'Connell signs off for the last show of this series, which had its debut on September 26, 1960. Tony Curtis is interviewed.1969-04-14, WABC, 105 min.
- Martha Raye
- Frank Sinatra
- Bob Hope
- Jane Fonda
- Tony Curtis
- Diahann Carroll
- Burt Lancaster
- John Woolf
- Anthony Harvey
- Natalie Wood
- Hank Sims
- Ingrid Bergman
- Gregory Peck
- Marni Nixon
- Don Rickles
- Mel Brooks
- Aretha Franklin
- Walter Matthau
- Rosalind Russell
- Barbra Streisand
- Sidney Poitier
- Jack Albertson
- Boris Levin
- Abbey Lincoln
- Jose Feliciano
- Ruth Gordon
- Henry Mancini
- Onna White
- Carol Reed
- Jean Hersholt
The best performances & achievements from 1968 are honored as the 41st Academy Awards are telecast from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. Gregory Peck introduces the "Friends of Oscar," presenters who serve as hosts. They include Ingrid Bergman, Sidney Poitier, Jane Fonda, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Wood, Walter Matthau, Diahann Carroll, Tony Curtis, Rosalind Russell, and Burt Lancaster. Frank Sinatra sings an opening number from the motion picture "Star!" Jack Albertson accepts a best supporting actor award, the first of many awards given this evening. Other award winners and performers include Boris Levin, Abbey Lincoln, Jose Feliciano, Ruth Gordon, Marni Nixon, Henri Mancini, Don Rickles, Mel Brooks, Onna White, Aretha Franklin, Carol Reed, Bob Hope, Martha Raye (the first woman recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award), Anthony Harvey, Barbra Streisand, and John Woolf. Hank Sims introduces and closes the program.
1972-01-03, WCBS, 52 min.
- Dinah Shore
- Tony Curtis
- Sonny & Cher
- Teri Garr
- Billy Van
- Ted Zeigler
- Peter Cullen
- Freeman King
- Murray Langston
- Chastity Bono
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.1972-04-05, WABC, 52 min.
- Frank Gorshin
- Tony Curtis
- George Kirby
- Rich Little
- Charlie Callas
- Marilyn Michaels
- Fred Travalena
- Joe Baker
- The Kopykats
January 12, 1972-April 5, 1972. This was the final broadcast of the series. Seven segments of this thirteen-week comedy-variety series brought together a group of highly talented impressionists calling themselves The Kopykats: Rich Little, Frank Gorshin, George Kirby, Marilyn Michaels, Charlie Callas, Joe Baker and Fred Travalena (last four segments). Those segments were later syndicated under the title "The Kopykats." Guest hosts included Steve Lawrence (January 19), Orson Welles with Ron Moody (January 26), Ed Sullivan with Will Jordan (February 9), Raymond Burr (February 23), Robert Young (March 8), Debbie Reynolds (March 22) and Tony Curtis (April 5).1972-10-06, WCBS, 25 min.
- Tony Curtis
- Barbara McNair
- Sonny & Cher
- Teri Garr
- Billy Van
- Ted Zeigler
- Peter Cullen
- Freeman King
- Murray Langston
- Chastity Bono
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston. Barbara McNair sings "I Believe in You,' Without a Song." Duplicate of #4697. Cher sings "A Song for You." Sonny and Cher sing "For Once in My Life," Thunder and Lightning."
1972-10-06, WCBS, 52 min.
- Tony Curtis
- Barbara McNair
- Sonny & Cher
- Teri Garr
- Billy Van
- Ted Zeigler
- Peter Cullen
- Freeman King
- Murray Langston
- Chastity Bono
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston. Barbara McNair sings "I Believe in You,' Without a Song." Cher sings "A Song for You." Sonny and Cher sing "For Once in My Life," Thunder and Lightning."
1973-12-15, WABC, min.
- Frank Gorshin
- Tony Curtis
- George Kirby
- Rich Little
- Charlie Callas
- Marilyn Michaels
- Fred Travalena
- Joe Baker
- The Kopykats
January 12, 1972-April 5, 1972. This was the final broadcast of the series. Seven segments of this thirteen-week comedy-variety series brought together a group of highly talented impressionists calling themselves The Kopykats: Rich Little, Frank Gorshin, George Kirby, Marilyn Michaels, Charlie Callas, Joe Baker and Fred Travalena (last four segments). Those segments were later syndicated under the title "The Kopykats." Guest hosts included Steve Lawrence (January 19), Orson Welles with Ron Moody (January 26), Ed Sullivan with Will Jordan (February 9), Raymond Burr (February 23), Robert Young (March 8), Debbie Reynolds (March 22) and Tony Curtis (April 5). Host: Tony Curtis.
1974-04-02, NBC, min.
Bob Hope is the host for the 1973 Cavalcade Of Champions Sports Awards.
1974-04-02, NBC, min.
Bob Hope is the host for the 1973 Cavalcade Of Champions Sports Awards. Duplicate of #7792.
1976-01-07, NBC, 120 min.
A young officer, falsely imprisoned by his jealous friends, escapes and uses a hidden treasure for his revenge.
#8740: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1976-02-12, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated) Guests are Tony Curtis, Arthur Godfrey, Billy Crystal, Leslie Curtis, and Dale Robertson.1976-02-19, CBS, 120 min.
- Raymond Burr
- Carol Burnett
- James Stewart
- John Wayne
- Bob Hope
- Kirk Douglas
- George Burns
- Tony Curtis
- Henry Fonda
- Rod Steiger
- Burt Lancaster
- Ann-Margret
- Robert Mitchum
- Olivia De Havilland
- Henry Winkler
- Hal Linden
- Telly Savalas
- Lee Grant
- Glen Campbell
- Jack Albertson
- Gabriel Kaplan
- Karen Black
- James Brolin
- Army Archerd
- Earl Holliman
- Tony Orlando
- Bonnie Franklin
- Brenda Vaccaro
- Beatrice Arthur
- John Denver
- Morris Albert
- Sally Kellerman
- Roy Scheider
- Maximilian Schell
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Summer Bartholomew
- Katherine Hepburn
- James Coburn
- Robert Blake
- Pam Grier
- Captain and Tennille
- Ronee Blakeley
Live telecast of the second annual People's Choice Awards. Host: Jack Albertson.1976-02-19, CBS, 30 min.
- Raymond Burr
- Carol Burnett
- James Stewart
- John Wayne
- Bob Hope
- Kirk Douglas
- George Burns
- Tony Curtis
- Henry Fonda
- Rod Steiger
- Burt Lancaster
- Ann-Margret
- Robert Mitchum
- Olivia De Havilland
- Henry Winkler
- Hal Linden
- Telly Savalas
- Lee Grant
- Glen Campbell
- Jack Albertson
- Gabriel Kaplan
- Karen Black
- James Brolin
- Army Archerd
- Earl Holliman
- Tony Orlando
- Bonnie Franklin
- Brenda Vaccaro
- Beatrice Arthur
- John Denver
- Morris Albert
- Sally Kellerman
- Roy Scheider
- Maximilian Schell
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Summer Bartholomew
- Katherine Hepburn
- James Coburn
- Robert Blake
- Pam Grier
- Captain and Tennille
- Ronee Blakeley
Live telecast of the second annual People's Choice Awards. Host: Jack Albertson. Duplicate of #9073. First half-hour only.