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.
This episode stars Tom D'Andrea and Larry Blake. Includes comedy routine by Jonathan Winters and Joey Carter. Also, horror bit with Bert Wheeler, Tom D'Andrea, and Larry Blake.
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.
Guest: Groucho Marx and a clip from his popular TV show, "You Bet Your Life."
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.
Standup comedy from Jonathan Winters.
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.
Guest: Georgie Kay. Psychiatrist sketch.
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: Hank Penny, Dan Tanner.
June 7, 1971 - September 2, 1972
Light romantic comedies that comprised NBC Comedy Theater were filmed reruns of episodes of BOB HOPE PRESENTS THE CHRYSLER THEARTRE (Sept. 27, 1963 - Sept. 6, 1967)
"BRILLIANT BENJAMIN BOGGS" (March 30, 1966)
A brilliant but acutely unlucky research scientist (Donald O'Connor) is romantically targeted by a world-renowned big game hunter (Jean Hale). She's determined to "bag" him for her own, never mind that he's already married.
Jack Kelly was the host and provided introductions to replace the originals done by Bob Hope. In 1971 this one-hour weekly series appeared as a summer replacement for "Laugh-In," and in 1972 for "Emergency."
Contains original commercials.
September 18th,1971-September 2,1974 (NBC)
Created by Carl Reiner. Half-hour sitcom that went through two formats. In both formats, Van Dyke portrayed Dick Preston and Hope Lange co-starred as his wife. Angela Powell was their daughter Annie. For the first two seasons the show was set in Phoenix with Van Dyke the host of a local television talk show.
In the fall of 1973, the Prestons moved to Hollywood where Dick landed a role in a soap opera. Some of the regulars during the show's three seasons included Marty Brill, Richard Dawson, Bernie Davis, Nancy Dussault, Fannie Flagg, Carol Davis, David Doyle, and Michael Shea as Dick's son. The new cast included Chita Rivera as Dawson's wife, Dick Van Patten, and Barbara Rush.
Tonight: Lucas new girlfriend is black, but his grandmother is a bigot.
September 18th,1971-September 2,1974 (NBC)
Created by Carl Reiner. Half-hour sitcom that went through two formats. In both formats, Van Dyke portrayed Dick Preston and Hope Lange co-starred as his wife. Angela Powell was their daughter Annie. For the first two seasons the show was set in Phoenix with Van Dyke the host of a local television talk show.
In the fall of 1973, the Prestons moved to Hollywood where Dick landed a role in a soap opera. Some of the regulars during the show's three seasons included Marty Brill, Richard Dawson, Bernie Davis, Nancy Dussault, Fannie Flagg, Carol Davis, David Doyle, and Michael Shea as Dick's son. The new cast included Chita Rivera as Dawson's wife, Dick Van Patten, and Barbara Rush.
Tonight: "The Replacement." Dick fears his new co-host will steal his job.
September 18th,1971-September 2,1974 (NBC)
Created by Carl Reiner. Half-hour sitcom that went through two formats. In both formats, Van Dyke portrayed Dick Preston and Hope Lange co-starred as his wife. Angela Powell was their daughter Annie. For the first two seasons, the show was set in Phoenix with Van Dyke the host of a local television talk show.
In the fall of 1973, the Prestons moved to Hollywood where Dick landed a role in a soap opera. Some of the regulars during the show's three seasons included Marty Brill, Richard Dawson, Bernie Davis, Nancy Dussault, Fannie Flagg, Carol Davis, David Doyle, and Michael Shea as Dick's son. The new cast included Chita Rivera as Dawson's wife, Dick Van Patten, and Barbara Rush.
Starring Dick Van Dyke.
No further Vietnam troop withdrawals while Paris talks continue. Troop strength now at 27,000. Nixon looked at by many as too powerful to be president.
1974-1978 (SYNDICATED). "The New Candid Camera" included new segments with highlights of old shows. Phyllis George co-hosted the show from 1974 to 1976 with Allen Funt when Jo Ann Plfug succeeded her.
September 30th, 1976- December 23rd, 1976
A sitcom starring Nancy Walker as a Hollywood talent agent. Also featured were William Daniels, Beverly Archer, and Ken Olfson.
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