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1957-10-13, NBC, 30 min.
- Fran Allison
- Mickey Rooney
- Jerry Colonna
- Walter Slezak
- Stubby Kaye
- Martyn Green
- Paul Jung
- Imelda DeMartin
- Matt Mattox
- Ruth Mata
- Eugene Hari
- Sondra Lee
Pinocchio is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel, "The Adventures Of Pinocchio" (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi of Florence, Tuscany. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan village. Pinocchio is known for his long nose which grows when he lies. This 1957 adaptation stars Mickey Rooney, Walter Slezak, Stubby Kaye, and a cast of others.
1957-10-13, NBC, 20 min.
- Fran Allison
- Mickey Rooney
- Jerry Colonna
- Walter Slezak
- Stubby Kaye
- Martyn Green
- Paul Jung
- Imelda DeMartin
- Matt Mattox
- Ruth Mata
- Eugene Hari
- Sondra Lee
Pinocchio is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel, "The Adventures Of Pinocchio" (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi of Florence, Tuscany. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan village. Pinocchio is known for his long nose which grows when he lies. This 1957 adaptation stars Mickey Rooney, Walter Slezak, Stubby Kaye, and a cast of others. Collodi's classic children's story seen in a one-hour TV version, a verse play with music. The story is of "Geppetto, an old carpenter with only a cat as a friend. Lonely, he fashions out of wood a little boy, who magically is able to walk and talk and be a companion to Geppetto. But he's naughty too and his guardian angel tells him he has but a year and a day to conquer his greed; after which he may become a real, human little boy. Yasha Frank wrote the script and is staging the production. Music by Alec Wilder, lyrics by William Engvick. Glen Osser conducts. Mickey Rooney heads a cast of stars. Highlights: "Happy News"- Stubby Kaye "Pinocchio's Song"- Mickey Rooney, Walter Slezak "Pinocchio's Lullaby"- Walter Slezak "The Fox's Pitch"- Martyn Green "Listen To Your Heart"- Fran Allison "Undersea Ballet"- Mata and Hari "Jolly Coachman's Song"- Jerry Colonna "The Birthday Party"- Ensemble Cast: Pinocchio- Mickey Rooney Papa Geppetto- Walter Slezak Fairy Queen- Fran Allison Town Crier- Stubby Kaye Jolly Coachman- Jerry Colonna Fox- Martyn Green Marionettes- Mata and Hari, Imalda De Martin Geppetto's Cat- Sondra Lee Cat Friend Of Fox- Matt Mattox Duplicate of 10494.
1959-12-08, NBC, 90 min.
- Barry Sullivan
- Walter Slezak
- George Grizzard
- Byron Sanders
- Carmen Mathews
- Will Kuluva
- Ruth Hammond
- Peter Donat
- Henry Daniell
Television adaptation comedy about three escaping convicts living on Devil's Island, a penal colony in French Guiana, who come to the defense of Felix Ducotel and his family who are harassed by a cruel business man and his nephew, with the assistance of a snake. In 1955, same story, different title, the release of the motion picture, "WE'RE NO ANGELS" starred Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, and Aldo Ray.
1963-03-07, WNBC, 39 min.
Merv Griffin's guests are Joan Crawford, Allen Drury, appearing on March 7, 1963 and Adela Rogers St. John, Bert Lahr, Walter Slezak and William Saroyan, appearing on March 8, 1963. Two shows combined.
1968-02-18, WNBC, 54 min.
- Roddy McDowall
- Walter Slezak
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
- Noel Harrison
- Arte Johnson
- Steve Forrest
- Bruce Yarnell
- David Watson
- Victor Buono
- Lee Beery
- Harvey Jason
- Bill Egan
- Gil Stuart
The adventures of Robin Hood as he and his men romp through Sherwood Forest robbing the rich and helping the poor. Emmy - winner Alan Handley directed this musical about Robin Hood and his band of brigands. Songs by Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen. This musical adventure film tells the story of the legendary outlaw hero Robin Hood. The story begins as Robin Hood rescues a man from execution, and troubadour Alan-a-Dale sings of Robin's benevolent attempts to stop the cruelty of Prince John, who has taken over in England in his older brother Richard's absence. CAST: Noel Harrison … Alan-a-Dale Roddy McDowall … Prince John Steve Forrest … The Sheriff of Nottingham Walter Slezak … Friar Tuck Bruce Yarnell … Little John Victor Buono … Sir Guy of Gisbourne Douglas Fairbanks Jr. … King Richard I David Watson … Robin Hood Lee Beery … Maid Marian Arte Johnson … Much Harvey Jason … Will Scarlett Bill Egan … Will Stutley Gil Stuart … The Herald Highlights: "Average," "I Dearly Do Love to Eat," "Every Time You Make the Ends Meet," "Ever So Gently," "Pritee Please," "Out in the Open Air," "Let Me Through , Kind Sir, Let me Through," "A Happy Happenstance," "The Star Beyond the Star," "Nottingham Fair," "The Legend of Robin Hood," and other arrangements. NOTE: A Rare version of this television musical broadcast not found in most archives or readily accessible. Phil Gries had to bake this tape, not played back in over 54 years and in critical condition. Gries had to slowly restore this NBC TV special slowly equalizing as best as possible in stages, saving most of the broadcast (54 minutes sans commercials).
1968-11-17, NBC, 105 min.
This taped special became one of the most controversial and memorable programs in television history when NBC due to programming commitments broke away from the New York Jets-Oakland Raiders game to begin the Heidi broadcast. The Raiders went on to score two touchdowns in nine seconds to come from behind and beat the Jets 43-32. Heidi was an NBC made for television film version of the 1880 novel.
#17264A: TONY AWARDS, 27TH ANNUAL, THE
Order1973-03-25, ABC, 120 min.
- Gwen Verdon
- Walter Slezak
- Peter Ustinov
- Yul Brynner
- Celeste Holm
- Sandy Duncan
- Helen Gallagher
- Paula Kelly
- Donna McKechnie
- Rex Harrison
- Jerry Orbach
- Jerry Herman
- Rossano Brazzi
Honoring Broadway's best at the 27th Tony Awards with hosts Rex Harrison, Celeste Holm, Jerry Orbach and Sandy Duncan.
#17283A: TONY AWARDS, 27TH ANNUAL, THE
Order1973-03-25, ABC, min.
- Celeste Holm
- Yul Brynner
- Peter Ustinov
- Rex Harrison
- Diahann Carroll
- Alan King
- Colleen Dewhurst
- Paula Kelly
- Jack Albertson
- Alexis Smith
- Jerry Orbach
- Sandy Duncan
- Julie Harris
- Eddie Albert
- Jules Fisher
- Patricia Elliott
- Leora Dana
- Annie Cordy
- Gower Champion
- Vinnette Carroll
- Len Cariou
- Ian Calderon
- Martin Aronstein
- Boris Aronson
- Alan Arkin
- A.J. Antoon
- Maya Angelou
- Jane Alexander
- Gwen Verdon
- Tommy Steele
- Walter Slezak
- Christopher Plummer
- Donna Mckechnie
- Michele Lee
- Cleo Laine
- Helen Gallagher
- Annette Fabray
- Rossano Brazzi
Rex Harrison and Celeste Holm host the 27th Annual Tony Awards telecast at the Imperial Theater in New York City. This was the fourth time Julie Harris won a Tony Award and her sixth nomination.
1974-03-01, NBC, 105 min.
This taped special became one of the most controversial and memorable programs in television history when NBC due to programming commitments broke away from the New York Jets-Oakland Raiders game to begin the Heidi broadcast. The Raiders went on to score two touchdowns in nine seconds to come from behind and beat the Jets 43-32. Heidi was an NBC made for television film version of the 1880 novel. Duplicate of # 8258. Originally aired 11-17-68.
#8841: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
Order1976-03-29, SYN, 90 min.
- Carol Lawrence
- Walter Slezak
- Robert Morse
- Rocky Graziano
- Mike Douglas
- Stephanie Mills
- Ted Ross
- Joseph Massimino
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles Co-Host: Carol Lawrence