1973-12-15, , min.
Sandy Hawley first jockey to win 500 races in one year. Pirates of Caribbean ride opens at Disneyland.
1974-01-09, WNBC, 52 min.
Bill Bixby and Sandy Duncan headline this witty blend of comedy & music, based on poems by humorist Judith Viorst.
1974-03-02, WCBS, 12 min.
Andy Williams is host for this 16th annual presentation of the Grammy Awards. Dusty Springfield & Johnny Mathis present the award for best album of the year (The Concert For Bangladesh) & accepting the award is Ringo Starr. Johnny Cash sings an historical tribute to the Grammy Awards. Also appearing in this excerpt is Gilbert O'Sullivan singing the record of the year nominee (Alone Again Naturally). Art Garfunkel presents the record of the year (The First Time I Saw Your Face)...accepting Donnie Hathaway.
1974-03-02, CBS, 95 min.
The 16th Annual Grammy Awards from the Hollywood Palladium, in Los Angeles, California.
Host: Andy Williams.
1974-03-09, WNEW, 69 min.
Presented on "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" (1973-1982), a tribute to Jim Croce- the man and his songs. This tribute to the late rock star features a performance taped before his death.
Songs include, "Time in a Bottle" and "You Don't Mess Around with Jim." Personal friend Tommy West hosts this loving retrospective.
This was the 14th episode of "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert"
A tribute to singer-songwriter Jim Croce, who died in a plane crash on September 20, 1973.
Jim Croce is seen in TV appearances and music videos for "Photographs and Memories" (video), "Hard Way Every Time," "You Don't Mess Around with Jim," "Workin' At The Car Wash Blues" (video), "Speedball Tucker" (video), "Rapid Roy (the Stock Car Boy)" (video), "Time in a Bottle" (video with footage of Croce with his wife and child), "Roller Derby Queen" (video), "Lover's Cross" (video), and "I Got A Name."
Photo montages accompany Croce's songs "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown," "Salon and Saloon" and "The Hard Way Every Time."
Loggins and Messina, Tommy West and Terry Cashman, The Carpenters, and Randy Newman also appear. Loggins and Messina talk about Croce, and present the video for their song "Watching the River Run." Record producers Tommy West and Terry Cashman introduce Croce's song "Dreamin' Again." Richard and Karen Carpenter share their thoughts on Croce. Randy Newman sings "God's Song (That's Why I Love Mankind)" and "I Think It's Going To Rain Today," and remembers the late musician.
A clip is shown of Burt Sugarman (producer of NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special") presenting Jim Croce with a gold record for "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown."
1974-04-02, NBC, 203 min.
The 46th annual Academy Awards presentation broadcast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California.
Burt Reynolds, Diana Ross, David Niven, and, John Huston serve as hosts. Director George Lucas made his Academy Award debut for American Grafitti, Katherine Hepburn made her first and only appearance at the ceremony. Susan Heyward made her last public appearance before dying of brain cancer. Producer Samuel Goldwyn is honored posthumously and Groucho Marx is presented with an honorary Academy Award for his contributions to the cinema.
1974-04-02, NBC, min.
The 46th annual Academy Awards presentation broadcast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California.
Burt Reynolds, Diana Ross, David Niven, and, John Huston serve as hosts. Director George Lucas made his Academy Award debut for American Grafitti, Katherine Hepburn made her first and only appearance at the ceremony. Susan Heyward made her last public appearance before dying of brain cancer. Producer Samuel Goldwyn is honored posthumously and Groucho Marx is presented with an honorary Academy Award for his contributions to the cinema.
Duplicate of # 7506.
1974-04-11, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1974-05-28, NBC, 60 min.
David Niven is the host for this show, a collection of sketches that come fast & furious. Eight performers from TV and film round out the bill including Bob Hope, Carl Reiner, Edward Asner, Michael Bentine, Merv Griffin, Pat Harrington, Bobby Riggs, and Karen Valentine. Jack Benny, Ernest Borgnine, Johnny Carson, Angie Dickinson, Sandy Duncan, Glenn Ford, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Desmond Wilson. The "resident bluffer's company" touches on subjects ranging from show business and romance to steaking.
NOTE: This one hour NBC TV SPECIAL appears just prior to the 26th EMMY AWARDS.
Bluffer’s Guide (hour; comedy)
Bob Hope Productions; with Bob Hope, David Niven
The fate of this pilot was that it was not picked up as a series.
Based loosely on the Bluffer’s Guides books published in England, this comedy pilot was executive produced by Bob Hope, who served as Master Bluffer, and was hosted by David Niven. It featured a slew of celebrities put into situations they have to bluff their way out of. For example: Carl Reiner was Shakespeare attempting to explain his next play; Merv Griffin had to sing while viewers were shown what he was thinking about; and Ed Asner attempted to handle telephone calls from his wife and two girlfriends at the same time. Other guests included Pat Harrington, Glenn Ford, Jack Benny, Sandy Duncan, Earnest Borgnine.
1974-05-28, NBC, 150 min.
The 26th Primetime Emmy Awards are presented from the Pantages Theatre, in Los Angeles, California.
Host: Johnny Carson
1974-06-06, WNBC, min.
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974.
'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974).
PREMIERE EPISODE
This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon. Viewers can expect to see six to eight new faces. There is also comedy by regulars Rodney Dangerfield and an improvisational group, the Committee: and a nostalgic touch is added to each show via film clips of Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton, and Laurel and Hardy.
Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
Duplicate of #1824.
1974-06-06, WNBC, 52 min.
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974.
'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974).
PREMIERE EPISODE
This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon.
Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
1974-06-10, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall.
1974-06-24, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall.
1974-08-07, WCBS, 52 min.
July 31, 1974-August 28, 1974. This five-week variety series was a summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; it was hosted by three musical brothers from Oregon- Bill, Mark, and Brett Hudson. Also featured were Ronny Graham, Gary Owens, Ron Hull and Stephanie Edwards.
1974-08-29, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. This was the final broadcast of the series. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.
1974-09-07, WNEW, 27 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Half-hour variety series hosted by pop singer Bobby Goldsboro.
1974-10-09, CBS, 00 min.
Bob Hope, Sandy Duncan and Pearl Bailey join host Bing Crosby for an hour of songs, jokes and hoofing.
Dupe Of 5072.
1974-10-09, WCBS, 52 min.
Pearl Bailey, Bob Hope and Sandy Duncan join Bing Crosby for an hour of jokes, songs and hoofing.
1974-11-20, WCBS, 52 min.
The talented Osmonds: Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, Jimmy, Donny & Marie- are joined by guest stars Andy Williams & Isaac Hayes in an hour broadcast featuring musical styles from Dixieland to classical.
1974-12-11, NBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams and his family present the music of Christmas in the singer's 11th Christmas show, with Andy, his wife Claudine Longet, their children (Noelle, Christian and Robert Andrew), Mom & Dad Williams, the Williams brothers (Bob, Dick and Don), Claudine's sister Danielle & their sons (Frankie and Bruno), and the 15 year old Williams twins Andy and David.
A holiday program of music and song. Dupe of # 5029.
1974-12-11, WNBC, 52 min.
Andy Williams and his family present the music of Christmas in the singer's 11th Christmas show, with Andy, his wife Claudine Longet, their children (Noelle, Christian and Robert Andrew), Mom & Dad Williams, the Williams brothers (Bob, Dick and Don), Claudine's sister Danielle & their sons (Frankie and Bruno), and the 15 year old Williams twins Andy and David.
1975-02-12, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.
1975-02-22, NBC, 120 min.
The 1975 Entertainment Hall Of Fame Awards.
Host: Gene Kelly.
1975-03-24, WCBS, 54 min.
Mitzi Gaynor in song and dance with an all-male star-studded ensemble. Michael Landon and Jack Albertson are the main guests.
1975-07-15, NBC, 30 min.
Durable daytime game show featuring two contestants and panel of nine celebrities. Regular panelists over the years included George Gobel, Wally Cox, John Davidson, Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette), Rose Marie, and Paul Lynde. Host Peter Marshall.
Guests include Maureen Stapleton, Sandy Duncan, Earl Holliman, Kent McCord, and others. Host Peter Marshall.
1975-07-17, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall.
1975-09-03, WNBC, 52 min.
February 2, 1976-May 18, 1976. This was "The Rich Little Special" broadcast. Rich Little hosted his own hour-long comedy-variety series. Other regulars included Charlotte Rae, R. G. Brown, Julie McWhirter, Joe Baker, and Mel Bishop.
1975-09-03, NBC, 60 min.
Impressionist Rich Little does the voices of John Wayne, George Burns, Jack Benny, Cary Grant, Hubert Humphrey, Raymond Burr, Ed Sullivan, Archie Bunker, Paul Lynde, Johnny Carson, Carol Channing, and President Gerald R. Ford in an hour of comedy. Guests are Sandy Duncan & Glen Campbell.
1975-10-11, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray.
1975-10-16, NBC, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
Guest Host: Don Rickles.
1975-10-18, OTB, 15 min.
BIG TIME WRESLING was a WWS Color TV Production telecast on OTB TV channel 12 in the Capital Region, formed in 1975, mostly broadcasting horse racing.
Two matches have been archived, the first joined in progress. We hear Eddie Creatchman, manager of The Sheik.
First match a tag team contest between Mark Lewin and Hank James vs Don Kent and The Sheik. The match has no decision.
The second contest pits Randy Poffo vs Kurt Von Brauner who wins the match in 13 minutes 32 seconds.
Ring announcer is Chuck Allen.
NOTE: At the conclusion of the broadcast, verbal production credits are announced.
1975-11-05, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974-1980.
90-minute talk show hosted by Dinah Shore. The program was seen during the daytime in most markets. In 1979, the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" as Dinah employed a weekly co-host. Depending on the market where the syndicated show airs, it is presented as a 90-minute show or edited to a 60-minute broadcast.
1975-11-06, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall.
This was a special one-hour show.
1975-11-08, WSBK, 59 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top-tier or mid-card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
This television audio air check was broadcast on Channel 38 WSBK Boston, Saturday afternoon, November 8, 1975, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/8/75 (WSBK Boston feed airdate) (taped 10/8/75-original airdate 10/25/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Pete Sanchez vs. Jack Evans
-commercials
Johnny Rodz vs. Randy Poffo
-commercials
Promos for Boston 11/29 - Vince McMahon interviews Bruno Sammartino / Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Gentleman Jim & Ed White
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan vs. Mike Thomas
-commercials
Pat McGuinness vs. Bugsy McGraw
Vince McMahon closing
NOTE:
Vince McMahon interviews Bruno Sanmartino who discusses his recent loss to Billy Graham and upcoming scheduled rematch.
1975-11-15, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray.
1975-11-15, WKTV, 55 min.
Championship Wrestling from Utica, New York.
Vince McMahon is the ringside commentator.
Ring announcer is Buddy Wagner.
Interviews include Spiros Arion, Freddie Blassie, Haystacks Calhoun, Louis Cerdan, Tony Parisi.
NOTE: Among the commercials are those spoken by Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby.
1975-11-15, WKTV, 55 min.
Championship Wrestling from Utica, New York.
Vince McMahon is the ringside commentator.
Ring announcer is Buddy Wagner.
Interviews include Spiros Arion, Freddie Blassie, Haystacks Calhoun, Louis Cerdan, Tony Parisi.
NOTE: Among the commercials are those spoken by Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby.
-WWWF Championship Wrestling 11/15/75 (WKTV Utica feed original airdate) (taped 10/7/75-original airdate 10/25/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Buddy Wagner intro
Blackjacks vs. Randy Poffo & Tom Stanton
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Pete Reeves
-commercials
Promos for Utica 12/3 - Vince McMahon interviews Spiros Arion & Freddie Blassie / Tony Parisi, Louis Cerdan & Haystacks Calhoun
-commercials
Ivan Putski & Kevin Sullivan vs. Johnny Rodz & Ed White
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Gentleman Jim
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Frank Monte & Bugsy McGraw
1975-11-17, ABC, 30 min.
March 26th, 1973-March 29th, 1974 (CBS)
May 6th, 1974-June 27th, 1980 (ABC)
1974-1979 (Syndicated)
Dick Clark hosted the network versions
Bill Cullen hosted the syndicated version.
Half-hour game show. Two teams each with a celebrity and a contestant.
Host: Dick Clark
1975-11-17, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall
1975-11-30, WRGB, 56 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
NOTE:
This complete broadcast was partially duplicated by WRGB from the WAST November 9, 1975 broadcast, joined in Progress. However, matches are different and as well as the commercials. Also, the announcement spots for upcoming matches are different.
WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/30/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/8/75-original airdate 10/25/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Pete Sanchez vs. Jack Evans
-commercials
Johnny Rodz vs. Randy Poffo
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/12 - Vince McMahon interviews Haystacks Calhoun / Lou Albano & Blackjack Lanza / Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Gentleman Jim & Ed White
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan vs. Mike Thomas
-commercials
Pat McGuinness vs. Bugsy McGraw
1975-12-15, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall
Duplicate of # 8297.
1975-12-16, SYN, 30 min.
CBS- 1969-1977.
The syndicated version began in 1969 and was hosted by Garry Moore. Regular panelists were Kitty Carlisle, Peggy Cass, and Bill Cullen.
First contestant guest is Roseanna Harrison maid to Lady Astor, author of her book, "Rose My Life In Service."
Second contestant guest is Sandy Satullo champion boat race driver. His book, "Life Begins at 40."
1976-01-09, NBC, 28 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall
Announcer: Kenny Williams
Contestants:
Ken Kilfoil, Randi Culpit, and Jack Wakely.
Commercials:
Morton Donuts, Jurgens Direct Aide Hand Lotion, Chiffon Light Spread, Cookn Ease Spray, Sucrets, Playtex Nurser Bottles, Baby Magic Lotion, Lloyd Bridges for Contact Cold Medication, Super Poligrip, Tone Soap with Coco Butter, Anacin Pain Formula and Woolite Carpet Cleaner.
1976-01-17, CBS, 00 min.
Jackie Gleason and Andy Williams co-host this variety special one night prior to the playing of the 1975 Super Bowl.
1976-01-17, CBS, min.
Jackie Gleason and Andy Williams co-host this variety special one night prior to the playing of the 1975 Super Bowl.
Duplicate of # 10160.
1976-01-25, ABC, 90 min.
Musical and comedy salute to the glory and vitality of the American spirit.
1976-01-25, ABC, 90 min.
Musical and comedy salute to the glory and vitality of the American spirit.
Duplicate of # 7830.
1976-01-28, NBC, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
Johnny's guests are Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Louie Nye, Dick Shawn, Andy Kaufman, and Charo.
1976-02-06, WABC, 52 min.
January 23, 1976-January 19, 1979. The first variety hour hosted by a brother-and-sister team. Additional regulars included Jim Connell and Hank Garcia.