October 27,1959-
Documentaries produced by CBS Television usually telecast as Specials.
Fred Friendly produced the series for the first several years. Most notable broadcast that put this iconic documentary series of specials on the map was Edward R. Murrow reporting HARVEST OF SHAME (NOVEMBER 25, 1960) about the plight of the American farm worker and the shocking conditions in which farm laborers live, travel and labor in American fields and orchids.  

This report shows the flight of Venus space-pro Mariner 11, scheduled to navigate our planet a distance of 21,000 miles in two days (12/12/62). Also, an overview of humankind's efforts to explore deep space and a look at the possibilities of life on other planets. 

Interviewed arr project director Robert Parks and scientists Edward Teller, Sir Bernard Lovell, and Robert Bracewell. 

A news special on the US Venus probe.  

 Walter Cronkite Reports.

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Signals are received from Mariner 11 as it approaches 21,000 miles from Venus.             

   Broadcast on radio and on CBS, NBC, ABC television, an interview with President John F. Kennedy by reporters, William H. Lawrence (ABC), George Herman (CBS), and Sander Vanocur (NBC).  This was a pool broadcast by CBS.      

October 27,1959-
Documentaries produced by CBS Television usually telecast as Specials.
Fred Friendly produced the series for the first several years. Most notable broadcast that put this iconic documentary series of specials on the map was Edward R. Murrow reporting HARVEST OF SHAME (NOVEMBER 25, 1960) about the plight of the American farm worker and the shocking conditions in which farm laborers live, travel and labor in American fields and orchids

CBS News presents a special report: "Sabotage in South Africa." 

A look at life in South Africa under the controversial apartheid policy and on the activities and opinions of proponents and opponents of the segregationist  policy and of recent decrees that make the act of speaking out against apartheid one of sabotage and punishable by death.

Walter Cronkite reports.                        

A Christmas Eve Special with host Bing Crosby. 

First Bing Crosby Special telecast in color.

Dupe of 5063.                                      

President Kennedy speaking to the 1200 Cuban invasion prisoners
recently returned to the US, in Miami, Florida,              

The space flights of John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Pavel Popovich, Walter Schirra, and Andriyan Nikolayev, the first TV transmission via Telstar to and from Europe, the Ecumenical Council opens in Rome through the efforts of Pope John. Russia and the US continue nuclear testing, Ban-the-Bomb demonstrators in US and England, racial crisis: James Meredith, University of Mississippi, conflict, riots, the crisis in Albany, Georgia, President Kennedy objects to US Steel price rise, Black Monday, May 28th, Wall Street plunges, mid-term elections- Rockefeller, Romney, Scranton win Governorships, Pat Brown defeats Richard Nixon for Governorship of California, Edward Kennedy wins Massachusetts Senate seat, the Kennedy family and its activities such as Mrs. Kennedy's travels and social activities, a tour by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy of the Far East, US involvement in South Vietnam, Chinese armies invade India, Prime Minister Nehru comments on India's position, Cuban missile crisis, the return of the Cuban "Bay-Of-Pigs" prisoners, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt dies, comments by Mrs. Roosevelt and President Kennedy.                                                                                    

Beginning in 1929, a New Year's Eve Tradition...Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians. Guy Lombardo was best known to TV audiences for his annual New Year's Eve telecasts. His brothers Carmen (the band's musical director), Victor, & Lebert were all members of the orchestra. Guy, the eldest, was designated the leader. For most of his years in television, Guy Lombardo represented nostalgia for the '30s and '40s. At midnight the traditional welcoming in of the New Year at Times Square is presented. Jack Lescoulie brings in the New Year at Times Square.   

The best-known New Year's Eve shows on radio and then television was hosted by bandleader Guy Lombardo, who hosted 21 consecutive New Year's Eve shows from 1956 to 1976 on CBS, and for a time in syndication. Lombardo's first radio broadcast on New Year's Eve was heard on December 31, 1928 over CBS Radio, and for a time he even split hosting duties by broadcasting on CBS Radio before 12 Midnight EST and on NBC Radio after Midnight. Lombardo would host 48 straight New Year's Eve broadcasts until his death in 1977, and famously performed "Auld Lang Syne" by his Royal Canadians as the clock struck 12 Midnight, ushering in the start of a New Year. 

Once the Lombardo orchestra began their annual television shows, there would be a live segment from Times Square, which was (and still is) the focal point of the nation's largest New Year's celebration. In the early years of Lombardo's television specials, Robert Trout reported on and counted down to Midnight in New York's Times Square; but for most of Lombardo's years on television, another legendary newsman, Ben Grauer, had the honor. (Grauer, by the way, also reported from Times Square for NBC Radio on celebrations following the surrender of Japan on August 14, 1945.

The first New Year's Eve special on television was broadcast on December 31, 1941 on WNBT New York, and consisted of entertainment broadcast from the Rainbow Room, atop the RCA Building in New York's Rockefeller Center.[3]

Due to World War II, there would be no more New Year's Eve specials on television until December 31, 1945. WNBT produced a remote broadcast of festivities in Times Square. While NBC had begun to feed programs to WRGB is the Albany area and WPTZ in Philadelphia, information is unavailable as to whether either or both of these stations broadcast the program, or if it was seen just locally in New York.[4]

Unless New Year's Eve fell on a weekend, NBC would carry a special New Year's version of "The Tonight Show" each year beginning in 1954, including coverage of the arrival of the New Year in Times Square.

Dick Clark himself had actually emceed one New Year's Eve TV special prior to 1972; on December 31, 1959, he emceed a 90-minute New Year's special on ABC. One of the guests was Frankie Avalon. But it would be the last time Clark would do a New Year's Eve television special for the next thirteen years.

By the 1970s, Lombardo's big band music skewed to an older generation, so Dick Clark started his telecast in 1972 to compete.  

New Year's Eve celebration, ushering in the year 1963. pickup from Times Square with Robert Trout and Guy Lombardo's orchestra (The Royal Canadians) from the Americana Hotel in New York City.                                                          

February 14, 1962-June 16, 1963

In his first regular television assignment for ABC, after serving as a news correspondent for CBS for 20 years, Howard K. Smith presented this weekly news and commentary program. It featured a summary of the week's major news events, commentary and analysis by Mr. Smith and interviews with prominent people in the news.

Politics, domestic problems, space, integration, and personalities are discussed. 

Howard K. Smith Reports.                          

The 25th Anniversary of the March of Dimes is celebrated. Hosted by Dick Powell, guest artists include Morey Amsterdam, Pearl Bailey, Richard Chamberlain, Bing Crosby, Lionel Hampton, Dean Martin, Andre Previn, Juliet Prowse, Rose Marie, Dick Van Dyke, Jane Wyatt, Ed Wynn, Connie Stevens, Neville Brand, Don Knotts, Soupy Sales, Cara Williams and Frank Gorshin.             

      The Edie Adams Show, an Emmy Award winning SPECIAL, was a pilot for future Edie Adam's monthly SPECIALS...a total of eight half hour broadcasts were televised on ABC television, premiering October 23, 1962, followed by broadcasts on December 13, 1962, January 20, 1963, February 26, 1963, March 17, 1963, April 19, 1963, May 28, 1963, June 18, 1963 and called "Here's Edie." 

Third SPECIAL or the season has a Latin-American flavor. Guests include two exponents of the Bossa Nova-saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian jazz guitarist, Laurindo Almeida, and the Roger Wagner Chorale.
Edie sings, "Something's Coming," in a duet with Almeida "Habanera" and solo by Laurindo Ameida, "One-Note Samba."

     

The life and death of Russian dictator Joseph Stalin are examined by the host and narrator Chet Huntley, in this first of two parts NBC special.  

Narrator: Chet Huntley        

An NBC White Paper special on the rise of Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev. 

With Joseph Stalin's death in 1953, a struggle for leadership of the Communist world began. Considered best bets at the time: 
Malenkov, Molotov, and a a man little know to the outside world- Nikita Khrushchev. This documentary report, produced by Fred Freed, traces the five year path to power that Khrushchev followed. Chet Huntley narrates this documentary with historical film and accounts from journalists, government officials and both Communist and former Communist observers.                                  

The Canadian government falls as the result of a nuclear row with the US, elections due. 

Bulletin on the Scott Muni Show on WABC radio.  
The intro song "Pretty Little Alice" is heard.                         

Eliza Doolittle dreams of changing from a coarse street vendor to a sophisticated socialite by the arrogant professor Henry Higgins.            

Humorous excerpts from the speeches of Barry Goldwater, Sargent Shriver, John F. Kennedy, Charles Halleck, Adlai Stevenson, and Kenneth Keating.   

Narrated by Chet Huntley.                         

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower converses with Civil War scholar, Pulitzer Prize historian Bruce Catton on the Lincoln Civil War years. Music by Robert Russell Bennett. 

As stated, the careers of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Abraham Lincoln present an interesting contrast. Ike had been a military man all his adult life when he found the Presidency all but thrust upon him. Abe, on the other hand, a man of very little military experience, found the Civil War thrust upon him only a month after his inauguration. 

Eisenhower offers a professional soldier's view of how Lincoln handled his role of Commander in Chief. He analyzes Mead's action against Lee in the Battle of Gettysburg, and the generalship of McClellan and Grant. Also covered in conversation are the changes in the functions of the Commander in Chief over the past 100 years, and Ike's admiration for General Robert R. Lee. 


This Special NBC half hour broadcast was produced at the library of the Eisenhower residence in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. 





                          

Promos for upcoming ABC 1963 television shows, during this ABC station break.                       

A special report on the New York City newspaper strike which has continued into the 11th week, comments by President Kennedy and others.                          

September 16, 1961-June 2, 1963
A Sunday half-hour weekly news magazine for teenagers, hosted by Robert Abernethy 

Background and progress as the US prepares for a moon trip.                           

Carol Burnett's very first special concludes with the routine "Just Can't Say Goodbye" with solo guest star Robert Preston.

Duplicate of #405.

February 14, 1962-June 16, 1963.
Half-hour weekly Sunday night news analysis show hosted by Howard K. Smith, former CBS correspondent who joined ABC News in 1961.

Topic: Crime in the United States today. Howard K. Smith reports.                         

Comedian and concert pianist Victor Borge performs with American concert pianist and composer Leonid Hambro in this television special.                                                    

     The Edie Adams Show, an Emmy Award winning SPECIAL, was a pilot for future Edie Adam's monthly SPECIALS...a total of eight half hour broadcasts were televised on ABC television, premiering October 23, 1962, followed by broadcasts on December 13, 1962, January 20, 1963, February 26, 1963, March 17, 1963, April 19, 1963, May 28, 1963, June 18, 1963 and called "Here's Edie." 

4TH SPECIAL of the season.        

The Edie Adams Show, an Emmy Award winning SPECIAL, was a pilot for future Edie Adam's monthly SPECIALS...a total of eight half hour broadcasts were televised on ABC television, premiering October 23, 1962, followed by broadcasts on December 13, 1962, January 20, 1963, February 26, 1963, March 17, 1963, April 19, 1963, May 28, 1963, June 18, 1963 and called "Here's Edie." 
    
DUPLICATE OF ATA#3024                                                                         

A live news conference with President John F. Kennedy.           

Music of Broadway with a Latin beat, hosted by bandleader Edmondo Ros with special guest singer Janice Harper who sings:

-"Love Fell Out With Me,"
-"Tell Me That You Love Me Tonight,"
-"Love Me Now, Love Me Never,"
-"Just Say I Love Him."

NOTE:
 A rare television audio air check  broadcast whose sound quality has been improved as best as can be from the original deteriorating master 1/4" reel to reel audio tape.
Audio is good to excellent with variations heard in spots during a few passages, but very discernable and worthy of inclusion in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 

Joined in Progress with a closing by Edmondo Ros, thanking guest Janice Harper for appearing on this half hour special.  
  
Produced by Associate Television (ATV)                            

The 1963 Hollywood Deb Stars                                      

The 1963 Hollywood Deb Stars. 

Dupe Of # 7013.                                                                            

Between September 24th, 1955 and March 19th, 1963, Judy Garland appeared in four television specials. This March 19th, 1963 program was her fourth before she would appear in her own network series, "The Judy Garland Show." (September 29th, 1963-March 29th, 1964). 

Record number 7226 is a dupe of number 926.                      

CBS newsman Walter Cronkite narrates this special on illegal bookmaking in a Boston Store. 

Narrator: Walter Cronkite.  
NOTE:
The original broadcast was telecast on November 30, 1961. It was banned in Boston Massachusetts until this rebroadcast, shown for the first time.                                  

An interview with Vice-President Lyndon Johnson who is asked about his duties.   
In a half hour conversation with the Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson, he talks about the current scope of his office and comapared with official duties of the vice President before World War 2.                       

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

A WABC TV SPECIAL REPORT.
The 114 day New York City newspaper strike has finally come to an end. Comments by New York City Mayor Robert Wagner.  
The New York Daily News writes on their front page, "Hello There, We Have News For You."    

Narrator: Robert Trout                                  

A special program honoring Medal of Honor winners such as General Jonathan Wainwright of World War 11, Richard W.O'Neill of World War 1, and Cpl. Thomas J. Kelly of World War 11. They relate events involved in earning the medal.                                  

What's wrong with Hollywood? 

Comments on this two part series related to the star system and its pressures, the impact of television, the influx of foreign films and  independent producers vs. the big studios. 
Comments from Jack Lemmon, Gloria Swanson, Lee Remick, Stanley Kramer, Sheilah Graham and Joseph E. Levine.

Host: Howard K. Smith.                                       

A WABC TV SPECIAL REPORT.
The 114 day New York City newspaper strike has finally come to an end. Comments by New York City Mayor Robert Wagner.  
The New York Daily News writes on their front page, "Hello There, We Have News For You."    

Narrator: Robert Trout