Curt Gowdy does the play-by-play from the top of the 8th inning with the score 1 to 0 Pirates in this seventh and final game of the Series. Chuck Thompson and Tony Kubek do the "color" commentary. From the victorious Pirates Clubhouse, Commissioner of Baseball Bowie Kuhn presents the championship trophy to Pirates Manager Danny Murtaugh. Bob Prince interviews Steve Blass, Roberto Clemente, Chairman of the Board John Galbreath, President of the Pirates Danny Galbreath, Mayor of Pittsburgh Pete Flaherty, Governor Milton Schapp, and Bruce Keeson. Curt Gowdy wraps up the broadcast.
Ed Sullivan is host for a presentation of the most memorable segments from his former series, The Ed Sullivan Show; presenting unique, special or major performances by the most famous performers of past years, including some who made first appearances on the show or were provided with special showcasing; including: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lewis, the Beatles, Nureyev and Fonteyn, the Moiseyev Ballet; Jerry Lewis as a solo, Jack Benny, segments from the show devoted to the music of Irving Berlin, Sammy Davis Jr., Alan King, Wayne and Schuster, Joan Sutherland, Shirley Verrett and many others.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
Special broadcast entitled "Sonny & Cher: Nitty Gritty Hour" presented on WCBS Ch. 2 at 11:30 PM on Sunday night. Postponed from an earlier date.
Sonny & Cher had their own TV series, which premiered on August 1, 1971 and lasted for only six broadcasts. Before they resumed their long-running series (December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974), they were seen in one CBS late night special which aired from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM...a variety hour which featured Suzanne Charney, Sandy Baron and Billy Van.
Special on the Knapp Commission formed in April, 1970 by Mayor John Lindsay investigating police corruption within the New York City police department. Whitman Knapp is the chairman of the commission.
TV adaptation of the off-Broadway spoof
of the 1930's movie musical extravaganzas. Cast includes Ann-Margret, Ann Miller, Anne Meara, Dick Shawn, Fred Gwynne, & Harvey Evans.
From Ford Theater in Washington D.C., a special salute to American entertainment with host Bob Hope, who does an opening political monologue. Performers appearing in the opening 20 minute excerpt are Melba Moore & Pat Boone. Each sing a medley of songs.
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.
The first old time radio Convention is conducted in New Haven, Ct. Sixty five members attended. Remembered as the first convention of the "Golden Radio Buffs," later named "The Friends Of Old Time Radio."
Guests attending are House Jameson, husband on "The Aldrich Family Show." Organist Rosa Rio and Bill Youmann, organizer of the conference. Also guesting Sal Traponi, and Brett Morrison.
Discussions about Arch Oboler, Joe Fanklin, and Ron Lackmann. Dick Hayes speaks about Kate Smith and plays an interview he conducted with her.
Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center
A sequel special with Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett teaming for an hour of music, song and comedy at New York's Lincoln Center. Hosts: Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett.
A pleasant hour of family entertainment with Bing Crosby and guests.
Singing along with Bing are Robert Goulet, soprano Mary Costa, the Mitchell Singing Boys Choir, and Bing's wife Kathryn, daughter Mary Frances, and sons Harry and Nathaniel.
An O Henry Christmas story is the basis for a musical sketch, with Goulet as a policeman and Bing as a hobo who wants to get arrested and spend the long winter in a cozy cell.
Highlights:
"White Christmas " "The Christmas Song"- Bing
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"-Robert
"Carol Of The Bells"-Mary
"Christmas Island"- Bing, Kathryn
"Home For The Holidays"- Crosby Family
Medley "Jingle Bells," "Rings On My Fingers," " The Bells of St. Mary's," "For Me And My Gal," "If I Were A Bell" Bing, Mary.
NOTE: This complete broadcast is currently accessible on YouTube which is a multiple generation dub containing numerous video glitches.
Archival Television Audio offers this broadcast on CD disc for only the charge of processing and postage ($7.00) as a Christmas gift all year round reminding all of the spiritual meaning of this celebration.
Syndicated. A one-hour special hosted by Milton Berle with his guests Roger Williams, Nancy Austin, The Young Americans, & Little Step Brothers. Berle concludes the program remembering his career based on the song "It Was A Very Good Year."
"Vietnam Hindsight" Part 1: How It Began
First of a two-part examination of US involvement in Vietnam a decade ago. Includes appearances by Roswell Gilpatric, former secretary of defense George Ball, General Maxwell Taylor, former military adviser John Kenneth Galbraith, war correspondent David Halberstam, and former special assistant to the President Arthur Schlesinger. Others appearing are General Paul Harkins, Lt. Col. John Vann, former military adviser Rufus Phillips, Michael Forrestal, Frederick Nolting, former ambassador to South Vietnam,
Roger Hilsman, former assistant secretary of state, and Mme.Nhu, sister-in-law of Ngo Dinh Diem. Also clips of President John F. Kennedy and former defense secretary Robert McNamara.
Special 11:30 PM airing of this Tony Bennett special. Bennett is seen & heard performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London, accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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. John Bartholomew Tucker brings in the New Year at Times Square.
Jack Lemmon leads a delightful salute to George and Ira Gershwin.
Duplicate of # 5452.
Highlights:
"I've Got A Crush On You,"- Jack Lemmom
Medley Of Gershwin movie hits- Fred Astaire
"I Got Rhythm,"- Ethel Merman
"Someone To Watch Over Me," "My One And Only," "The Man I Love"- Leslie Uggams
Medley: "An American In Paris," "Rhapsody In Blue," Concerto In F- Peter Nero.
"Love Is Here To Stay,"-Larry Kert
"But Not For Me,"-Linda Bennett
"Stairway To Paradise,"- Robert Guillaume
"Strike Up The Band,"- Alan Johnson Dancers
"Medleys: "Of Thee I Sing," "Porgy And Bess,"- Fred Astaire, Ethel Merman.
Bob Hope's 21st Christmas tour for the overseas troops.
Hope took his troupe to bases in Hawaii, Wake Island, Okinawa, Thailand, South Vietnam, Spain and Guantanamo, Cuba- and made headlines with a surprise stop in Laos, where he unveiled his personal plan to arrange the release of POW's held by North Vietnam. Bob entertained US embassy personal in Laos; scenes from the event could turn up in tonight's show, which was being edited at press time.
On the bill: Jim Nabors; Jill St. John, Don Ho, Charley Pride, Sunday's Child, Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr, Oakland A's pitcher Vida Blue, the roller-skating Blue Streaks, Brucene Smith, US entrant in the Miss World contest, the singing-dancing Deb Stars, and the Les Brown Band.
January 12, 1972-April 5, 1972. This was the "If You Think Last Year Was Bad, Wait!" broadcast. Seven segments of this thirteen-week comedy-variety series brought together a group of highly talented impressionists calling themselves The Kopykats. The other six segments of the series included two Alan King specials.
January 12, 1972-April 5, 1972. This was "The 20th Century Follies" broadcast. Alan King toasts the 1900s. Seven segments of this thirteen-week comedy-variety series brought together a group of highly talented impressionists calling themselves The Kopykats. The other six segments of the series included two Alan King specials.
Bob Hope presents a tribute to Vaudeville with guests Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Petula Clark, Juliet Prowse, and Pearl Bailey.
A duplicate of #1109.
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