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18 records found for Tony Martin
1951-06-24, WNBC, 30 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: Janis Paige, Danny Arnold, Dick Stabile and his Orchestra, cameos by Tony Martin and Joe Louis. This was the final show of the season.
1954-03-28, NBC, 71 min.
- Jack Benny
- Gordon MacRae
- Mary Martin
- Richard Rodgers
- Ed Sullivan
- Groucho Marx
- Yul Brynner
- Rosemary Clooney
- Tony Martin
- Patricia Morrison
- Jan Clayton
- John Rait
- Ezio Pinza
- Oscar Hammerstein
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the General Foods Corporation has taken over the NBC and CBS networks from 8:00 to 9:30 P.M. to present highlights from the musical productions of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, 2nd. The shows to be represented in this review of eleven years of musical-comedy achievement are: Oklahoma, Carousel, Allegro, South Pacific, The King and I, and Me and Juliet. Clarence Francis, chairman of General Foods, opens the program which is hosted by Mary Martin. The first musical number, "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," sung by Gordon MacRae, comes from "Oklahoma!", Rodgers and Hammerstein's first musical collaboration together. Jack Benny then appears in a sketch in which he recalls buying a ticket to "Carousel" for only six dollars and sixty cents. Then John Raitt sings "You're a Queer One, Julie Jordan," and is joined by Jan Clayton in singing "If I Loved You"; both songs are from "Carousel." After Martin sings "It Might as Well Be Spring," from the score to the movie "State Fair," Edgar Bergen and his dummy, Charlie McCarthy, introduce Bill Hayes and Janice Rule in "You Are Never Away," from the musical "Allegro." The following segment is an excerpt from Groucho Marx's "You Bet Your Life" television series, in which he interviews Rodgers and Hammerstein. Then Martin and Ezio Pinza perform "Some Enchanted Evening," and Martin sings "A Wonderful Guy." Both pieces are from the musical "South Pacific." Ed Sullivan then introduces excerpts from "The King and I," which feature Patricia Morison singing "Getting to Know You," with dancing by Michiko, as well as Yul Brynner performing "A Puzzlement." Jack Benny returns to showcase Tony Martin in "The Big Black Giant" and Rosemary Clooney in "No Other Love"; both pieces are from "Me and Juliet." The program ends with MacRae and Florence Henderson performing a duet from "Oklahoma!" titled "People Will Say We're in Love."
1958-11-23, , 60 min.
- Art Linkletter
- Milton Berle
- Dean Martin
- Tony Martin
- Lucille Ball
- Desi Arnaz
- Eddie Cantor
- Barry Mirkin
- George Murphy
- Harry Einstein
- Harry Parkyakarkus Einstein
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the California chapter of the Friar's Club, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are "roasted." This recording comes from two electronic transcription disc recordings which was never intended to be sold commercially. It represents one of the biggest turn outs for a Friar's Roast in Hollywood held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Barry Mirkin leads the audience gathered to sing "Here's to the Friars" theme song. The emcee for this night is legendary television and radio host, Art Linkletter. He reads a since telegram from Eddie Cantor who could not attend. Other "funny" telegrams are read from those including Liberace, Jack Benny and Fidel Castro. Others heard "roasting their guests, are Barry Mirkin, George Murphy, Tony Martin, Milton Berle, Dean Martin, George Burns and comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein who died from a massive coronary right after delivering his speech, seconds after Art Linkletter responds that Harry should have his own prime time TV show. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz cannot continue with the tribute and are not heard. NOTE: Processed by Phil Gries to CD improving sound quality.
#7464: VOICE OF FIRESTONE
Order1958-12-01, ABC, 13 min.
September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC) This was the first broadcast of the season. "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963). "Music of Hollywood" Academy Award winning songs from 1934-1957 are featured. Joined in progress, host, John Daly introduces Roger Williams on the piano who plays "Three Coins in the Fountain." Tony Martin and Shirley Jones duet "Three Coins in the Fountain." "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"................................Shirley Jones "Night and Day"............................................................Tony Martin "Let's Face the Music and Dance"..............................Chorus From SHOWBOAT, Shirley Jones and Tony Martin sing, "Only Make Believe."
1959-03-03, NBC, 00 min.
- Jack Webb
- Danny Thomas
- Jane Wyman
- Kay Starr
- Eddie Fisher
- Frank Sinatra
- Dinah Shore
- Bob Hope
- Sid Caesar
- Harry James
- Betty Grable
- Rosemary Clooney
- Perry Como
- Tony Martin
- Nat King Cole
- Emanuel Sacks
Stars from the world of show business pay tribute to the late Emanuel Sacks. Their tribute takes the form of 90 minutes of entertainment by Sid Caesar, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Eddie Fisher, Betty Grable, Bob Hope, Harry James, Tony Martin, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, Kay Starr, Danny Thomas, Jack Webb and Jane Wyman. Some of these entertainers were discovered by Manie Sacks, all of them were helped by him during his years as a record-industry and television executive and all were his friends.
1961-04-17, ABC, 60 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." Duplicate of 13544. Joined in progress.
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."
#888: 12 STAR SALUTE
Order1961-12-09, WABC, 59 min.
- Jack Benny
- Mitch Miller
- Edward G. Robinson
- Charlton Heston
- Benny Goodman
- Eartha Kitt
- Morton Gould
- Jan Peerce
- Tony Martin
- Lucille Ball
- Anna Maria Alberghetti
Danny Kaye is host for a variety program saluting the work of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. Guest performers are Eartha Kitt, Jack Benny, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Benny Goodman, Tony Martin, Mitch Miller, Jan Peerce, Charlton Heston, Lucille Ball, Edward G. Robinson and Morton Gould.
1964-10-01, NBC, 42 min.
- Jayne Mansfield
- George Jessel
- Sophie Tucker
- Johnny Carson
- Joe E. Lewis
- Ed McMahon
- Tony Bennett
- Tony Martin
- Myron Cohen
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 Carson's second anniversary hosting the Tonight Show. His guests are Jayne Mansfield, George Jessel, Sophie Tucker, Tony Bennett, Joe E. Lewis, Buddy Hackett, Tony Martin, and Myron Cohen.
1966-05-29, WOR, 48 min.
In this concert, Tony Martin sings some of his favorite ballads. He is joined by Carole Wells, Mary Grover, and the John Halloran Singers.
#1924A: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1966-11-17, 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).#1017: HOLLYWOOD PALACE
Order1967-04-08, WABC, 33 min.
Host Tony Martin welcomes guests Cyd Charisse, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, the Kim Sisters and Jackie Clark.#7187: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1967-04-08, WABC, 00 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show." Hosts: Tony Martin and Cyd Charisse
#7940: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1967-11-16, NBC, 52 min.
- Dean Martin
- Barbara McNair
- Buddy Ebsen
- Caterina Valente
- Tony Martin
- Cyd Charisse
- Dom DeLuise
- Marty Allen
- Steve Rossi
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). Dupe Of # 1936.
#3059: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1969-02-01, WABC, 52 min.
- Don Adams
- Joey Forman
- Tony Martin
- The Lettermen
- Ruth Buzzi
- Alan Sues
- Barrie Chase
- Igor Kio
- The Juggling Half Brothers
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."#10015: "GRAMMY SALUTES OSCAR."
Order1974-03-30, CBS, 60 min.
- Gordon MacRae
- Gene Kelly
- Frankie Avalon
- Jack Jones
- Rosemary Clooney
- Johnny Green
- Tony Martin
- Henry Mancini
- Ann Miller
- Janet Blair
- Gene Nelson
- Jane Withers
- Dick Haymes
- Dennis Morgan
Tribute to Academy Award-Winning songs. Gene Kelly is the host of this hour-ling tribute to the songs that have won Academy Awards. Singers perform the Oscar winners, beginning with "The Continental" (1934). Other favorites include "Lullaby of Broadway," "Over the Rainbow," "When you Wish Upon a Star," "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah," "The Last Time I saw Paris," "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing," "Gigi," "Moon River," "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," "Que Sera, Sera," "Baby It's Cold Outside," "White Christmas," "The Way You Look Tonight," "Sweet Leilani," "It Might as Well Be Spring," "All the Way," "Three Coins in the Fountain," "On the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe."
#2229: DONNY AND MARIE
Order1977-01-21, WABC, 52 min.
January 23, 1976-January 19, 1979. The first variety hour hosted by a brother-and-sister team. Additional regulars included Jim Connell and Hank Garcia.#8772: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1977-01-31, 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 Martin, Cyd Charisse, Jimmy Connors, Rip Taylor, Jane Oliver, and The Christian Brothers.