Coverage of the civil rights March in Alabama.             

Astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young hold a press conference following their Gemini 111 spaceflight.           

President Lyndon B. Johnson welcomes astronauts Virgil Grissom and John W. Young to the White House following their historic Gemini 3 spaceflight.                         

Bob Hope is the host for The 37th Annual Academy Award presentations from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.

Best Actor: Rex Harrison ("My Fair Lady")
Best Actress: Julie Andrews ("Mary Poppins")
Best Picture: ("My Fair Lady")
Best Director: George Cukor ("My Fair Lady")

This is Bob Hope's 14th time as Master Of Ceremonies for the Academy Award presentations.                                                                                                                                 

An NBC SPECIAL broadcast. 

"Bonanza's" Lorne Greene forsakes the Ponderosa for a wilder range to tell the story of the American West...the savage beautiful land west of the Mississippi and north of the Rio Grande. 

Geene and singer Beatrice Kay chronicle the days of the early settlers, prospectors, Indians, lawmen, gunmen, wagon trains, cattle drives, railroad builders, church socials, dance halls and the Pony Express. 

Joe Reisman conducts the orchestra. Included, a medley of songs by a Chorus of singers. 

HIGHLIGHTS:

"The Land to Which They Came" "Ol' Tin Cup," "Ringo," "I've Been Workin' on the Railroad," "Bringing in the Sheaves," "Ghost Riders in the Sky."---------------------------------Lorne Greene

"Buffalo Gal," "What is a Home Without a Mother?"---Beatrice Kay 

"Shenandoah," "Sweet Betsy from Pike," 
"Red River Valley"---------------------------------Chorus

"Pony Express"--------------------------------------All                     

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

Highlights: "KKK, Society Of Bigots," speeches by members, attack on President Johnson as a"conniving, liar, and fool,"  
accuse politicians of corruption, homosexuals, etc,  

Howard K. Smith reports  

Includes commercials.                                 

Van Patrick, Russ Hodges, Bill Stern and Jim Bishop give live ringside commentary of the Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston boxing rematch fight from Lewiston, Maine. There are pre-fight discussions. Robert Goulet sings the National Anthem. Introductions of former Champions include Jersey Joe Walcott, who referees the fight. Russ Hodges calls the first round of Ali's knockout action. Steve Ellis interviews Ali in the center of the ring. Both review a videotape replay. Both comment. Hodges reviews the tape and calls the fight again. Floyd Patterson (Ali's next challenger) is interviewed by Bill Stern. Van Patrick interviews Joe Louis.             

A special report on the progress of the Gemini Spacecraft. Edward White and James McDivitt aboard.            

Live from Las Vegas, Nevada, Howard Cosell hears predictions on the fight from Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Eddie Machen. Comments are heard from Angelo Dundee, Cus D'Amato and Solomon McTier. A humble and sincere Muhammad Ali talks about his opponent and his prediction about the fight. Floyd Patterson talks to Cosell about the champ and how he feels he can win this boxing match. At ringside, Chris Schenkel tells the tale of the tape. Rocky Marciano does the "color" commentary. Eddie Fisher sings the National Anthem. Ring introductions, the fight, and the bout is stopped at 2 min. 18 sec. in the 12th round. Cosell talks to Patterson in the ring. Marciano analyzes the fight. Cosell talks to Ali in the ring.             

An ABC special on a Vietnam village.            

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

Highlights: Progress report on US moon project. A week's review of Vietnam war problems with Robert McNamara. 

Howard K. Smith reports  

                                             

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

The latest news on Vietnam. The first of ABC Scopes Vietnam reports. Progress of the war and its effects on the American people.

Howard K. Smith reports  

                                                                       

This is a journey back to the roots of our popular music, exploring some of the diverse sources that have contributed to the type of song now dominating the music industry. 
To show something of the past, producer Stephen Fleischman's cameras visit Preservation Hall in New Orleans, where some "elder statesmen" still come to play the kind of jazz performed at the turn of the century. Films of singers at the Morning Star Baptist Church and of the Supremes in a recording session illustrate the relationship between the two groups; responsive singing and heavenly accented rhythms. We also see The Grand Ole Opry of Nashville, Tennessee, the most famous showcase for Country and Western music, which originated with America's early Scottish, English, and Irish immigrants.
Among other musicians interviewed or performing...Rock N' Roll: The Temptations, The Dave Clark Five, Country and Western: Marty Robbins, Tex Ritter, Jazz: Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa, Billy Taylor, Musical Comedy: Richard Rodgers, Pop: Tony Bennett. 

Narrator: Bob Young. Consultants: George Simon, Fred Ramsey, Jr. 

A music-comedy special starring Carol Channing and guests in singing-dancing spoofs of a variety of subjects, including a tour of Los Angeles landmarks.

Duplicate of #5235.

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

"Tour Of Duty in Vietnam." A GI recalls his tour of duty after one year in Vietnam.

Howard K. Smith reports  

                                                                                    

The 38th Annual Academy Award ceremonies telecast live from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. This was the first color broadcast of the award ceremonies.

Best Actor: Lee Marvin (Cat Ballou)
Best Actress: Julie Christie (Dr. Zhivago) 
Best Supporting Actor: Martin Balsam
Best Supporting Actress: Shelley Winters  
Best Film ( Sound Of Music)     
Best Musical Score: Dr. Zhivago 

William Wyler is awarded the Irving Thalberg Award.

Host: Bob Hope.                                        

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

Vietnam report. Letters from GI's, an oral report from GI's after a year in Vietnam, command by General Westmoreland in an optimistic mood.

Howard K. Smith reports  

                                                                                                              

A review of 20th century American political humor, with Jack Paar, satirist
Tom Lehrer, comic actor Elliot Reid, the Plaza 9 Players and the Buster Davis Singers. 

To open the show Jack Paar does a lengthy monologue.   

A review of 20th century American political humor. Films recall George Bernard Shaw's political spoofs, Will Rogers needling President Franklin Delano Roosevelt,  and Cal=vin Coolidge at official ceremonies, the Truman-Kaltenborn feud, Al Smith's musical campaigns, Fiorello La Guardia reading the funnies on the radio, Robert F. Kennedy giving a speech with his mother's "help," spoofs and ad-lib humor by Senator Everett M. Dirksen and Huey Long, Eleanor Roosevelt joking with serviceman during World War 2, Bess Truman's attempt to christen an airplane, and many other selections.

Songs heard include a campaign song medley "George Murphy, "The Great Society," others. 

Sketches: Convention impressions and Republican opinion Polls.

A David Wolper Production.           

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

North Vietnam report.

Howard K. Smith reports  

                                                                                                              

Narrator Frederic March presents a scrapbook of famous men and women who have contributed significantly to the history of the 19th & 20th centuries. Rare
recordings of voices heard are those of Florence Nightingale, Thomas Alva Edison, William Jennings Bryan, John Barrymore, W.C. Handy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding and others. The sign off for WBAI is heard, giving the complete programming day for tomorrow on this listener sponsored New York City
Radio station.                          

November 11th, 1964-January 27th, 1968 (ABC)
A news analysis program hosted by Howard K. Smith. The series focused mainly on the war in Vietnam.  

Vietnam report: The Vietnam war. Opening only.

Howard K. Smith reports  

                                                                       

Gemini X mission promo with Jules Bergman and Peter Jennings            

Election returns for 1966.

Howard K. Smith reports. Includes commercials.           

Bing Crosby joins Bob for another Hope Special.   

Duplicate of #5085.         

September 14, 1966-May 11, 1967. This was an umbrella title for assorted special broadcasts ranging from variety, drama, musical & documentary formats, without a regular host. SEARCH PROGRAM (#5965 without asterisk) TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.             

A year-end review discussion for 1966. Comments from Edward P. Morgan and Lou Chaffe. Other reporters include Bill Beutel, Sam Jaffe, Ray Maloney, Bill Lawrence, George Watson, John Scully, and from his home, Howard K. Smith. Also included a talk on Vietnam.            

A rare insight into the world of Charles
Laughton as he touches on many topics including those passions which ignite his creativity.                          

Computerized matches of the world's greatest boxers. 
Dempsey vs. Corbett, Sullivan vs. Braddock, Louis vs. Williard, Fitzsimmons vs. Sharkey, Baer vs. Johnson, Marciano vs. Tunney, Jeffries vs. Walcott, Ali vs, Schmeling, Dempsey vs. Sullivan, Louis vs. Fitzsimmons, Baer vs. Marciano, Ali vs. Jeffries, Dempsey vs. Louis, Jeffries vs. Marciano, Dempsey vs. Marciano.                                                    

An ABC special with host Howard K. Smith.            

     September 14, 1966 - May 11, 1967. A potpourri of assorted specials with no regular host. Included were variety, dramas, and occasional documentaries.

David Frost introduces viewers to the best late-night-life establishments located in London, including the posh West End, noted for its theaters, shops, and restaurants, and the shady Bohemian quarter called Soho.

There are song and dance routines, impersonations performed and a drama recreation. On the humorous side there is comedy performed by Peter Sellers who portrays a snobbish wine taster, and a bombastic BBC announcer interviewing a deep-sea diver, played by Kenneth Connor. 
                      

The life of Abraham Lincoln from his childhood through his final speech in Illinois, before leaving for Washington. This special originally aired on February 5th, 1964.           

The life of Abraham Lincoln from his childhood through his final speech in Illinois, before leaving for Washington. Includes his famous series of public debates over slavery with rival Stephen Douglas, and his early romance with Ann Rutledge and his marriage to Mary Todd.  This special originally aired on February 5th, 1964.    

Duplicate of 7493.                                  

Guests are Don Knotts, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Back Porch Majority,Maggie Peterson and The Bruce Davis Quintet. 
Andy offers a comic monologue about a successful small town boy named William Shakespeare, does a medley of Country and Western hits with Ernie, and in a sketch with Ernie,plays a farm boy who hates animals. Andy joins Don in a routine from their night-club act.                         

Guests are Don Knotts, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Back Porch Majority,Maggie Peterson and The Bruce Davis Quintet. 
Andy offers a comic monologue about a successful small town boy named William Shakespeare, does a medley of Country and Western hits with Ernie, and in a sketch with Ernie,plays a farm boy who hates animals. Andy joins Don in a routine from their night-club act.     


Duplicate of 6960A.                                  

     September 14, 1966 - May 11, 1967. A potpourri of assorted specials with no regular host. Included were variety, dramas, and occasional documentaries.

Petula Clark hosts this salute to Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart




                                                

Ethel Merman reprises the role she created from the 1946 Broadway hit, in this "lost" TV musical special, which was recorded off the air, direct line, on reel to reel 1/4" audio tape and is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. A duplication of this TV Audio Air Check has been donated to The Paley Center for Media by Phil Gries, founder and owner of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 

NOTE:
The ONLY Irving Berlin related production (film or television) that is not archived. Not found in the Ethel Merman estate, as well. 

NOTE:
To date no original video tape or kinescope exists representing this Special NBC TV broadcast with the original cast from the Lincoln Center Stage revival which opened for a limited engagement of 47 performances on May 31, 1966 and then moving to the Broadway Theater on September 21, 1966 for another 77 performances. An LP was released on July 1, 1966 with just the musical numbers. 

Jane Klain at the Paley Center for Media has devoted much time over the years to finding the tape. She did find the box that once housed it but the title was ERASED out suggesting the tape had been erased and reused. 

From published reports, the telecast wasn't successful, cutting the show to 90 minutes and performing without an audience robbed it of its vitality...debated by critics and the public to the contrary.  

Dupe of # 5892                                      

September 14, 1966 - May 11, 1967. A potpourri of assorted specials with no regular host. Included were variety, dramas, and occasional documentaries.


Produced by Harry Belafonte


                                                             

Bob Hope makes his 13th appearance as host of the Academy Awards ceremonies. Those presenting awards include Julie Christie, Lee Marvin, Shelley Winters, Sidney Poitier, Fred Astaire, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Ginger Rogers, and Patricia Neal.