On September 22, 1958, John Zacherley came to New York to host WABC's late-night weekend entry "Shock Theatre." He replaced off-camera host Scott Vincent. Zacherley would wear ghoulish makeup and a long black coat as he performed various scientific experiments in his on-camera laboratory. He became beloved to viewers both young and old and continued his fame by also hosting "Zacherley At Large," the replacement title for Shock Theatre. On October 16th, 1959, Zacherley came to local WOR-TV Channel 9 in New York City, hosting another late-night weekend horror entry, "Zacherley At 12."    

This episode includes the show's opening.                                                                                     

On September 22, 1958, John Zacherley came to New York to host WABC's late-night weekend entry "Shock Theatre." He replaced off-camera host Scott Vincent. Zacherley would wear ghoulish makeup and a long black coat as he performed various scientific experiments in his on-camera laboratory. He became beloved to viewers both young and old and continued his fame by also hosting "Zacherley At Large," the replacement title for Shock Theatre. In 1959, Zacherley came to local WOR-TV Channel 9 in New York City, hosting another late-night weekend horror entry, "Zacherley At 12."    

We hear the opening of the broadcast. Zacherley introduces tonight's film, "Werewolf Of London,"  which Zacherley states is pretty bad!                                         

Excerpts from daytime soap operas include:

" From These Roots," (June 30, 1958-December 29, 1961)

"The Secret Storm,"  (April 1, 1954-February 8, 1974)

and "The Brighter Day." (January 4, 1954-Sept. 28, 1962)                                                             

September 3rd, 1951-March 26th, 1982 (CBS)
March 29th, 1982- December 26th, 1986 (NBC)

Created by Roy Windsor, this durable daytime drama enjoyed a thirty-five year run on both CBS and finishing  on NBC,
Search For Tomorrow was sent in the town of Henderson and its main character was Joanne Gardner Barron Tate Vincente Tourneur
played by Mary Stuart for the show's entire run.                                                                              

September 3rd, 1951-March 26th, 1982 (CBS)
March 29th, 1982- December 26th, 1986 (NBC)

Created by Roy Windsor, this durable daytime drama enjoyed a thirty-five year run on both CBS and finishing  on NBC,
Search For Tomorrow was sent in the town of Henderson and its main character was Joanne Gardner Barron Tate Vincente Tourneur
played by Mary Stuart for the show's entire run.                                                                                           

September 15th, 1962-September 7th, 1963 (NBC)

An hour-long crime show based on the experiences of famed San Francisco trial lawyer Jacob W. "Jake" Ehrlich who serves as the series 

Edmond O'Brien portrayed Sam Benedict with Richard Rust as his young associate Hank Tabor and Joan Tompkins as his secretary, Trudy Warner. The series was produced by William Froug. 

Series premiere.                         

February 1st, 1954- February 8th, 1974 (CBS)

Created by Roy Winsor, The Secret Storm was a daytime drama seen on CBS. It began as a fifteen-minute program and in June 1962, expanded to thirty minutes. The story centered on the comings and goings of the Ames family of Woodbridge until the late 1960s when the show was sold by American Home Products to CBS. For many years, the show was produced by Gloria Monty who was best-known for many years as the producer of "General Hospital." 

This episode is from January, 30th, 1963.         

A satire on President Kennedy- music and words accompany Kennedy's original speeches.                         

A satire on President Kennedy and associates.                       

The story of a marine drill instructor who trains recruits.              

February 1st, 1954- February 8th, 1974 (CBS)

Created by Roy Winsor, The Secret Storm was a daytime drama seen on CBS. It began as a fifteen-minute program and in June 1962, expanded to thirty minutes. The story centered on the comings and goings of the Ames family of Woodbridge until the late 1960s when the show was sold by American Home Products to CBS. For many years, the show was produced by Gloria Monty who was best-known for many years as the producer of "General Hospital." 

Episode of September 26th, 1963.                

Marilyn Monroe film preview.         

Satire about General Maxwell Taylor on Vietnam and Chad Mitchell, (a satire on the draft).                         

September 3rd, 1951-March 26th, 1982 (CBS)
March 29th, 1982- December 26th, 1986 (NBC)

Created by Roy Windsor, this durable daytime drama enjoyed a thirty-five year run on both CBS and finishing  on NBC,
Search For Tomorrow was sent in the town of Henderson and its main character was Joanne Gardner Barron Tate Vincente Tourneur
played by Mary Stuart for the show's entire run.     

Missing last five minutes.                                                                                      

September 3rd, 1951-March 26th, 1982 (CBS)
March 29th, 1982- December 26th, 1986 (NBC)

Created by Roy Windsor, this durable daytime drama enjoyed a thirty-five year run on both CBS and finishing  on NBC,
Search For Tomorrow was sent in the town of Henderson and its main character was Joanne Gardner Barron Tate Vincente Tourneur
played by Mary Stuart for the show's entire run.     

Includes commercials.                                                                                             

The story of the Marx Brothers. 

A daily soap opera.       

Daily soap opera.       

Daily soap opera.        

February 1st, 1954- February 8th, 1974 (CBS)

Created by Roy Winsor, The Secret Storm was a daytime drama seen on CBS. It began as a fifteen-minute program and in June 1962, expanded to thirty minutes. The story centered on the comings and goings of the Ames family of Woodbridge until the late 1960s when the show was sold by American Home Products to CBS. For many years, the show was produced by Gloria Monty who was best-known for many years as the producer of "General Hospital." 

Episode of June 30th, 1971.                         

Daily soap opera.         

Daily soap opera        

Daily soap operas.      

Daily soap opera.     

Daily soap opera         

Daily soap opera.        

Daily soap opera. 

Daytime Soap Opera.            

March 30th, 1970-December 31st, 1976.

This daytime drama was a spin-off of Another World. It was the first daytime soap to be spun-off from another and originally titled Another World/Somerset.                      

A preview of the Saturday morning program line-up.

Host: Freddie Prinze                       

Daytime soap opera.             

Special on the death of Bing Crosby.