January 19th, 1950- February 23th, 1952 (CBS)
Robert Q. Lewis hosted this prime-time talent show, on which talent buyers, agents, producers, and stars dropped by to audition and hire promising young hopefuls.
Note: This was the pilot episode for the series.
Celebrities appearing on this episode: Comedian Will Jordan, bandleader Sammy Kaye who is looking for a girl singer, Sam Glick, (club date booker, President of the Piece Goods Buyer's Association) Lee Goober, (owner of the "Rendezvous Room" in Philadelphia), Lila Hyers, (vocal), Jack Russell, (vocal), Alfredo Salmaggi, (founder of "The Salmaggi Opera Company), "The Three Riffs, Adelaide Bishop, (soprano), Ray Bloch and his orchestra).
Announcer: Art Hannes.
Host: Robert Q. Lewis
Special from the United Nations: Russian Revolution on admission of Red China turned down, Yakov Malik, Russian delegate, makes statement and walks out of UN, Council attacks "Kuomintang Clique."
WHAS-TV Tower Raising. February 11th, 1950. WHAS-AM Louisville, Kentucky. Sponsored by: Sustaining. 8:00 AM.
A program about the construction of the first television transmitting antenna in Louisville. The program features a conversation with Walter Gerard, one of the construction workers, while he is five hundred twenty-five feet above the ground. His voice is heard over a "squawk box." The recordings are made on a "tape recorder." During the recording, somebody pulls out the machine's A.C. plug, causing a break in the recording. There is no indication that any of these recordings were ever broadcast.
Note: The TV tower rose to 87 feet.
Radio broadcast of the 22nd annual Academy Award ceremony at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood, California for the best films and performances of 1949. Broderick Crawford captured the best actor award for "All The King's Men" while Olivia de Havilland won best actress award for "The Heiress." "All The Kings's Men" won the award for best picture. This was the last year all five Best Picture nominees were in black and white.
Other awards: Best Supporting Actor: Dean Jagger
Best Supporting Actress: Mercedes McCambridge
Best Director: Joseph Mankiewicz
Host: Paul Douglas.
President Harry S. Truman speaks before the nation concerning the Korean war conflict. He states the United States committment to halt ongoing Communist aggression in the free world.
North Koreans attack and invade South Korea to signal beginning of Korean war. Announcement made by Secretary of State Dean Acheson. President Truman comments on the attack, accuses Communists of contempt and challenge to UN.
Bulletin from WOR radio in New York City.
PABST BLUE RIBBON BOUTS (CBS TELEVSION WEDNESDAY NIGHTS)
October 28, 1948 - May 25, 1955
This the CBS Radio Broadcast of the fight.
Undefeated Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Joe Louis, meets Ezzard Charles for the heavyweight boxing championship of the world. Charles wins a unanimous fifteen round decision becoming the only man to go the full fifteen rounds with Louis and win.
Opening of the broadcast with Pabst commercial is recorded with Jack Brickhouse and Russ Hodges discussing the significance of this match even taking away back page headlines during New York Yankess pennant race.
The fight is called by Russ Hodges. Every round is recorded. After 15 rounds of boxing, official announcements from judges and referee declaring unanimous decisive win for Ezzard Charles.
Ted Husing in the ring interviews Ezzard Charles and a number of his corner men. Wrap-up evaluations with Jack Brickhouse and Russ Hodges signing off.
An assassination attempt has been made on the life of Harry S. Truman. It was carried out by militant Puerto Rican pro- Independence activists, Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola while President Truman was residing at Blair House during renovations at the White House. Although the pair made it up to the entry steps at Blair House and opened fire, Torresola was killed by a Secret Service agent, Leslie Coffelt who was mortally wounded himself by gunfire. Collazo was captured and sentenced to death but Truman commuted his sentence to life imprisonment.
CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow reviews results of the 1950 elections throughout the US, including campaign of Millard Tydings. Henry Lehman returns to Senate, Governor William Alexander of Oklahoma. Sam Rayburn returns for 20th time to House Of Representatives. Vincent Impellitteri wins the New York City Mayoral election, Thomas E. Dewey wins for New York State Governor.
Presented on "PULITZER PRIZE PLAYHOUSE." Television adaptation of the Maxwell Anderson-Kurt Weill musical about Peter Stuyvesant.
Excellent sound. Broadcast contains opening. Complete.
October 6, 1950-June 29, 1951. January 2, 1952-June 4, 1952. An hour-long dramatic anthology series, adapting Pulitzer Prize-winning stories. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
October 2, 1950-March 19, 1951. Thirteen broadcasts aired on alternate Monday evenings. Broadway musical comedies and standard operettas were adapted for presentation as live one-hour long TV programs. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
A CBS RADIO PRODUCTION
MC Art Linkletter with in order of appearance:
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy- Comedy
Mary Martin sings "A Wonderful Guy"
William S. Paley- recalls hearing Bing for the first time twenty years ago and getting him for CBS.
Ella Fitzgerald- sings "Can Anyone Explain?"
Amos and Andy- tribute to Bing (serious)
Dorothy Kirsten- sings "Ouvre Ton Coeur"
Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden-"Rockin Chair"
Judy Garland sings- "Rockabye Your Baby"
Mrs. H. L. Crosby Sr. Recalls Bing's childhood
Bing Crosby and Bob Hope in a comedy routine
Bing sings- "I Surrender Dear"
Presented on "MUSICAL COMEDY TIME." Victor Moore and Irene Bordoni reprise their roles in the television adaptation of this 1940 Broadway hit. Musical numbers only. Variations in sound quality.
October 2, 1950-March 19, 1951. Thirteen broadcasts aired on alternate Monday evenings. Broadway musical comedies and standard operettas were adapted for presentation as live one-hour long TV programs. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
Presented on MUSICAL COMEDY TIME. Dietz-Schwartz musical about the Governor of a Spanish colony in 1812 who cannot resist the ladies. Musical numbers only. A lost television broadcast.
Very good to excellent sound recording.
October 2, 1950-March 19, 1951. Thirteen broadcasts aired on alternate Monday evenings. Broadway musical comedies and standard operettas were adapted for presentation as live one-hour long TV programs. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
Presented on "MUSICAL COMEDY TIME." This Monday Night anthology series was seen every other week. Thirteen one hour musical comedy presentations were aired.
Jackie Gleason plays an Atlantic City bon vivant showing an aspiring flapper around town. Musical numbers only.
October 2, 1950-March 19, 1951. Thirteen broadcasts aired on alternate Monday evenings. Broadway musical comedies and standard operettas were adapted for presentation as live one-hour long TV programs. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
From New York, the Estes Kefauver Senate crime hearings. Voices include Senator Kefauver, Rudolph Halley, Frank Costello, Virginia Hill Erickson, William O'Dwyer, and Charles W.Tobey
Commentary on the firing of General MacArthur, Representative Joseph Martin calls on General MacArthur to come to the US to tell story, also calls for possible impeachment of President Truman, Senator James Nolan calls situation "Far East Munich." Senator Robert Kerr supports Truman, supports all out war with Red China.
Secretary Dean Acheson accused of dominating US policy and defense, Senator John Sparkman says General MacArthur lacks understanding of situation, Senator William Jenner claims firing gives Russians a great victory, President Truman chooses General Matthew Ridgeway to replace MacArthur. General ran Fleet to replace Ridgeway in 8th Army Command.
General Douglas MacArthur addresses Congress on the Korean war.
NBC news commentary on MacArthur's speech from NBC newsmen Morgan Beatty and Earl Godwin. Also includes comments on the speech.
General Douglas MacArthur's speech before Congress, which concludes with his famous words that became the trademark of his address; "Old Soldiers Never Die."
Opening and conclusion of address only.
Highlights of the General's career; including WW1,WW11, and the Korean conflict. Emphasis on his handling of the Korean war and comments concerning his firing from the Far East Command. Voices include that of President Truman, Senator Taft, General Wainwright, Franklin Roosevelt, Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, Edvard Benes. Representative Joseph Martin reads the MacArthur letter complaining about restrictions in Korea. Also, Major General Courtney Whitney, General MacArthur, Representative Maury Maverick, and UN Secretary General Trygvie Lie.
President Truman speaks about proposal to United Nations
on disarmament. Radio and television report to the American people on international arms reduction.
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