Joseph Cotten narrates and the Kingston Trio, Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Gordon MacRae perform a musical profile of John F. Kennedy and the Kennedy family. The emphasis is on the lesser known aspects of the JFK youth. Introduced by ABC's Bill Beutel with a prologue by N.Y. State Senator Jacob Javits. Music and lyrics by Allan Jay Friedman and Paul Francis Webster.
Mark Twain lives again in Hal Holbrook's portrayal of America's most famous humorist. In costume, Holbrook recreates a Twain lecture of the late 19th century. Holbrook first presented this one-man show in New York in 1959.
An examination of the man and the screen image which have created the Bogart "Mystique." Giving the anecdotes
are Ingrid Bergman, Ida Lupino, Stanley
Kramer, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Michael Romanoff, Joan Blondell, Patrick O'Moore, George Raft, and Charlton Heston who is host.
An exploration of the life and career of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) through the use of dramatic scenes from five of his famous stories and through visits to some of the landmarks of his lifetime; starring David Wayne as host-narrator and also in five different roles in the dramatizations, with supporting actors who appear in scenes created from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," "Life on the Mississippi," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court."
Walter Brennan's life is profiled with personal anecdotes from friends James Garner, Chill Wills, Buddy Ebsen, Howard Hawks, Janet Blair, Donald O'Connor and Andy Devine. Brennan is interviewed by host Joe Hyams.
This syndicated series originally filmed in 1965, focuses, in this episode, on the life of ex-slave Charlie Smith. Born in 1843, he was 122 years old when he was interviewed for this program. Narrated by James Whitmore.
This is the premiere show of this new series which recreates famous events in history. Stars include Bill Wendt, and William Shust. Narrated by Rod Serling. The last 14 months in the life of outlaw John Dillinger is portrayed.
Director Alfred Hitchcock, the master of chilling violence and macabre suspense, is profiled. Cliff Robertson narrates.
Last six minutes has variations in sound quality.
This broadcast was syndicated. Burt Lancaster hosts and narrates this special tribute to one of the great cameramen, James Wong Howe. Howe is also interviewed.
A portrait of the Secretary of State. The hour, opens with Dr. Kissinger recalling his boyhood in Germany (he was nine when the Nazis came to power) service with US Army Intelligence, and academic career at Hadvard.
The secretary is also filmed during a "typical working day" in Washington. From 7AM to 11PM, the hours are filled with appointments and conferences, including meetings with President Nixon, Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger and State Department aides.
The Kissinger style however, is epitomized by scenes of his "shuttle diplomacy," meetings with Soviet and Chinese leaders in Moscow and Peking, and the recent month-long peace mission in the Middle East, culminating in an Israeli-Syrian accord to separate their armies on the Golan Heights.
Host: Ted Koppel.
Henry Fonda's bravura one-man portrait of Clarence Darrow, a man who's wit was sharpened by social conscience. Adapted from the stage play.
Duplicate of # 6111.
A profile of the playwright composter-
actor Noel Coward, narrated by Sir John
Gielgud. Among those commenting on his work are Richard Burton, Dame Edith Evans, John Mills, Hermione Gingold, Yul Brynner, Dame Sybil Thorndike, and David Niven.
(Part I) German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
(Part II) German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
Biography & anecdotes related to Frank Sinatra in song and words. First 90 minutes of a 2-hour program. Includes first known Frank Sinatra air check, biographies, records, etc.
German-produced biography of the Nazi Fuhrer narrated by Leo Genn & Marius Goring. "Das Leben von Adolph Hitler" made in 1960-61 by the English documentarian Paul Rotha first aired on PBS television February 19, 1968 and subsequently re-ran on TV in the 1970's. This film largely fulfilled Rotha's goal of creating a historical document infused with strong personal conviction.
A biographical drama about "Edith Bolling Wilson," second wife of the 28th President. The story focuses on her years as the First Lady and how she assumed many of the Presidential duties when her husband became semi-paralyzed during his last years in office. Elizabeth Hubbard stars as the First Lady, Edith Bolling Wilson.
A portrait of 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson, based on her poems, letters and notes. A taped broadcast of a live one woman performance by Julie Harris.
Final Four broadcasts (part three, four, five, and six) airing on September 14, 15, 16, & 17, 1977.
This Elvis Presley special tribute begins with his death and looks back at his special qualities. Personal reminiscences from family members and friends are heard...integrated with music and lyrics Elvis Presley made popular.
Wink Martindale narrates.
NOTE: Included in this tribute are parts three, four, five and six containing a total of 7 hours of programming.
Parts one and two are missing.
Don K. Reed Show (WCBS F.M. 101) Radio Special tribute remembering Elvis Presley.
Part one and two of a four part 8 hour documentary biography of Elvis Presley's life and music that includes exclusive interviews with friends and family. These first two parts covers the 1950's.
NOTE:
In 2002, After 27 years on the air, Don K. Reed's "Doo Wopp Shop", then New York's only major station "Oldies" program, was pulled from the air by WCBS-FM
Don's show was the last place in New York City that a recording artist could be interviewed on the air; on the musical subject of his or her choice. It was the last place that New York radio listeners could hear directly from their Rock 'n' Roll favorites.
An artist would walk into Don's studio and Don would ask, "What would you like to talk about tonight and which of your songs would you like me to play?"
When Don's show went down, New York lost a resting place for Oldies fans, weary of today's music
and today's impersonal radio.
Williams Holden narrates this two-hour ABC TV special saluting Bing Crosby (1901-1977). There are recollections and tape & film clips from his radio, television and film career.
Williams Holden narrates this two-hour ABC TV special saluting Bing Crosby (1901-1977). There are recollections and tape & film clips from his radio, television and film career.
Duplicate of #5314.
This look at the personality and career of rock-and-roll star Elvis Presley features clips of his Army days, the funeral procession and reminiscences by celebrities including Pat Boone, Chet Atkins, Chuck Berry, Charlie Rich and Carl Perkins.
1977 (Syndicated). Marty Robbins hosts an essentially "This Is Your Life" for stars of country music, offering tributes (including movie and TV clips) of country-western greats, past and present.
The series of 26 episodes was re-run thru the early 1980's.
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