1970-06-13, WQXR, 60 min.
Hosted by John S. Wilson, "The World of Jazz" aired on WQXR AM & FM Radio on Saturdays at 10:10 PM. Wilson was a fixture on radio playing early jazz recordings on each of his broadcasts, during the 1950's, '60s, and '70s. The records of hundreds of Jazz musicians were profiled, including original Louis Armstrong records, among them Armstrong's first Orpheum 105 record, recorded on March 31, 1923, and aired by Wilson on his program on May 9, 1970. This was the "New York and Los Angeles" broadcast.
1970-06-20, WQXR, 90 min.
Hosted by John S. Wilson, "The World of Jazz" aired on WQXR AM & FM Radio on Saturdays at 10:10 PM. Wilson was a fixture on radio playing early jazz recordings on each of his broadcasts, during the 1950's, '60s, and '70s. The records of hundreds of Jazz musicians were profiled, including original Louis Armstrong records, among them Armstrong's first Orpheum 105 record, recorded on March 31, 1923, and aired by Wilson on his program on May 9, 1970. This was the "Louis Armstrong's Big Band" broadcast.
1970-06-27, WQXR, 90 min.
Hosted by John S. Wilson, "The World of Jazz" aired on WQXR AM & FM Radio on Saturdays at 10:10 PM. Wilson was a fixture on radio playing early jazz recordings on each of his broadcasts, during the 1950's, '60s, and '70s. The records of hundreds of Jazz musicians were profiled, including original Louis Armstrong records, among them Armstrong's first Orpheum 105 record, recorded on March 31, 1923, and aired by Wilson on his program on May 9, 1970. This was the "Louis Armstrong and the All-Stars" broadcast.
1970-08-17, CBS, ?? min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED).
Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
1970-10-22, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1970-10-28, WABC, 52 min.
June 7, 1969-September 27, 1969; January 21, 1970-May 5, 1971. The first, "The Johnny Cash Show," was introduced as a summer series and returned later as a midseason replacement. In addition to Cash it featured June Carter Cash (his wife), Carl Perkins, The Carter Family, the Statler Brothers and the Tennessee Three. The second show, "Johnny Cash and Friends," was a summer series and featured Cash, June Carter Cash, Steve Martin, Jim Varney and Howard Mann.
1970-12-07, NBC, 00 min.
Special saluting performers and songwriters who have entertained generations of Americans, These veteran entertainers perform the songs and sketches that made them famous.
Produced By Grey Lockwood.
Dupe of 7219.
1970-12-07, NBC, 00 min.
Special saluting performers and songwriters who have entertained generations of Americans, These veteran entertainers perform the songs and sketches that made them famous.
Produced By Grey Lockwood.
1970-12-30, WABC, 52 min.
June 7, 1969-September 27, 1969; January 21, 1970-May 5, 1971. The first, "The Johnny Cash Show," was introduced as a summer series and returned later as a midseason replacement. In addition to Cash it featured June Carter Cash (his wife), Carl Perkins, The Carter Family, the Statler Brothers and the Tennessee Three. The second show, "Johnny Cash and Friends," was a summer series and featured Cash, June Carter Cash, Steve Martin, Jim Varney and Howard Mann.
Duplicate of #3340. Rerun of 10-28-1970.
1971-01-23, WABC, min.
January 23, 1971-May 8, 1971. This was the first broadcast of the series. Hour-long variety show hosted by Pearl Bailey.
Dupe of #4169
1971-01-23, WABC, 52 min.
January 23, 1971-May 8, 1971. This was the first broadcast of the series. Hour-long variety show hosted by Pearl Bailey.
1971-01-23, ABC, 00 min.
January 23, 1971-May 8, 1971. This was the first broadcast of the series. Hour-long variety show hosted by Pearl Bailey.
Dupe Of Number 4169.
1971-02-10, WNEW, 00 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
1971-02-22, ABC, 00 min.
1971-07-09, CBS, 00 min.
Walter Cronkite and Charles Kuralt report on the death of Louis Armstrong.
1971-07-11, KMPG, 00 min.
A special live radio tribute to Louis Armstrong, five days after his death.
1971-07-11, KABC, 56 min.
A live radio tribute to Louis Armstrong, five days after his death.
Host Rick Safara retrospect on the life of Louis Armstrong.
He reminisces with Barney Bigard who shares anecdotes about Armstrong. He began playing with Armstrong in 1947.
Many records are heard including, I'll Cry For You," and "Shine,"
"Blueberry Hill," "Bill Street Blues," "When It's Sleepy Time Down South," "Hello Dolly."
Topics:
-The art of "Scatting."
-Armstrong's love of food."
-Always had time to shake someone's hand.
-Origin of the tag "Satchmo."
LOUIS ARMSTRONG THE FIRST TRUE JAZZ ARTIST.
NOTE: On two CD's.
1971-07-21, WNEW, 72 min.
July 7, 1969 - July 14, 1972
A tribute to the late Louis Armstrong features highlights from three of the four broadcasts Armstrong did as guest of David's past shows. Armstrong performs "Hello Dolly!," "Moon River," "Blueberry Hill" (with Bing Crosby), "I Surrender Dear," "Wonderful World," "Mood Indigo," "Sleepy Time Down South," "That's My Desire," and "Boy From New Orleans."
Louis Armstrong and David Frost discuss many topics...Armstrong's youth, first introduction to music (we hear a brief excerpt of Louis" first record), and his philosophy on women, wives, friendships, work and appreciation of living life with passion.
In a contemporary segment, David Frost's Musical Director, Billy Taylor, states what he feels were unique characteristics about Louis Armstrong as an artist.
1971-07-21, WNEW, 00 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
A salute to Louis Armstrong after his recent death.
Dupe Of 5196.
1971-07-24, KPFK, 96 min.
Twenty days after the death of Louis Armstrong (July 6, 1971) A special live KPFK (Los Angeles) radio tribute to Louis Armstrong with host Bill Struther and guests reminiscing Joe Darensbourg who played clarinet with Armstrong's band for three years, Barney Bigard who played clarinet with Armstrong's band for sixteen years and Floyd Levin Jazz researcher and lover of this kind of music. after his recent death.
We not only hear dozens of personal anecdotes by guests but hear a number of Louis Armstrong records, including "West Ends Blues," "Memphis Blues," "Beale Street Blues," "Ole Miss" & "Hesitating Blues."
We also listen in segments to Floyd Levin's personal audio cassette tape he recorded attending Louis Armstrong's funeral.
Stories related and anecdotes include:
-The public Louis vs the private Louis
-Loved to tell jokes...great philosophy...very methodical way of living...complete dedication to his art...would consume vitamins by the handful...audience once with Pope John...Hello Louis 1970 concert...love of hamburgers...planned bronze statue to Louis which he never got to see...Louis Lomax story when appearing together on The Mike Douglas Show...lending money to people he didn't even know...the horn and not money was what Louis Armstrong lived for...never signed a contract...phone call to Louis on his 71st birthday (two days before his death)...incident at the Blue Note Club when Armstrong could not play a note out of his trumpet...big scar on on his lip from playing...disliked taking vacations...anecdote about Louis Armstrong's wife, Lucille and mutual devotion of both...
1972-08-23, WNEW, 52 min.
From London, Louis Armstrong's final concert appearance- a command performance for Prince Philip in November 1970.
1972-08-23, PBS, 00 min.
A tribute to Louis Armstrong. Includes highlights from his last command performance in London.
Dupe of 5039.
1973-07-04, PBS, 00 min.
The Singer Bowl in Queens, NY is renamed Louis Armstrong Memorial Stadium on July 4th, 1973.
1973-11-05, PBS, 60 min.
Top names in jazz salute Louis Armstrong in a concert taped on July 4, 1973 in New York City.
Included in this PBS Special salute are clips of Armstrong doing "Mack the Knife" and "When It's Sleepy Time Down South."
Highlights and Performers:
"Kidney Stew Blues"..............................Roy Eldridge Quintet
"Basin Street Blues"..............................Dizzy Gillespie
"If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight"........Helen Humes
"Circadian".........................................Dave Brubeck Group
"Summertime".......................................Freddie Hubbard
"Blues on a Summer Afternoon"..............John Mayall, Grover
Washington, and Roy Buchanan
"Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me," "Swing That Music"...Al Hibler,
Joe Williams, and Earl 'Fatha' Hines
"The Man I Love"................Ella Fitzgerald
"When It's Sleepy Time Down South"................Ray Nance
and many other performers playing their JAZZ SALUTE to Satchmo, including short interviews heard of these performers stating why Louis Armstrong was so great and influential to others.
1973-11-05, KQUED, 57 min.
Top names in jazz salute Louis Armstrong in a concert taped on July 4, 1973 in New York City.
Included in this PBS Special salute are clips of Armstrong doing "Mack the Knife" and "When It's Sleepy Time Down South."
Highlights and Performers:
"Kidney Stew Blues"..............................Roy Eldridge Quintet
"Basin Street Blues"..............................Dizzy Gillespie
"If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight"........Helen Humes
"Circadian".........................................Dave Brubeck Group
"Summertime".......................................Freddie Hubbard
"Blues on a Summer Afternoon"..............John Mayall, Grover
Washington, and Roy Buchanan
"Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me," "Swing That Music"...Al Hibler,
Joe Williams, and Earl 'Fatha' Hines
"The Man I Love"................Ella Fitzgerald
"When It's Sleepy Time Down South"................Ray Nance
and many other performers playing their JAZZ SALUTE to Satchmo, including short interviews heard of these performers stating why Louis Armstrong was so great and influential to others.
NOTE: Another version of this broadcast originally recorded and archived but with slight variations in sound quality.
Complete, very enjoyable and acceptable...slightly discounted.
1974-06-24, CBS, 60 min.
Musical special starring Duke Ellington and his guest Louis Armstrong. Soundtracks from Ellington's music are featured along with a special gab session between Duke and Louis Armstrong.
1974-07-23, PBS, 60 min.
See program #5037.
1975-11-25, ABC, 52 min.
Memorable musical moments from 20 years of Academy Awards programs.
Jack Lemmon is host.
Judy Garland sings a medley of Cole Porter songs (1965); Eddie Fisher sings Love is a Many Splendid Thing ((1956); Rock Hudson and Mae West team up to do Baby its Cold Outside (1958); Maurice Chevalier re-creates Thank Heaven For Little Girls (1959); Louis Armstrong performs The Bare Necessities (1958); Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas do comic number It's Great Not To Be Nominated; Frank Sinatra sings Star ((1969; Liza Minnelli performs in a tribute number to Oscar (1974); Sammy Davis Jr. sings a number of nominated Oscar songs from the past (1968),. Isaac Hayes plays The Theme From Shaft (1972), and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers do an impromptu dance on their way to present an Oscar award (1967).
Duplicate of # 7305.
1975-11-25, ABC, 52 min.
Memorable musical moments from 20 years of Academy Awards programs.
Jack Lemmon is host.
Judy Garland sings a medley of Cole Porter songs (1965); Eddie Fisher sings Love is a Many Splendid Thing ((1956); Rock Hudson and Mae West team up to do Baby its Cold Outside (1958); Maurice Chevalier re-creates Thank Heaven For Little Girls (1959); Louis Armstrong performs The Bare Necessities (1958); Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas do comic number It's Great Not To Be Nominated; Frank Sinatra sings Star ((1969; Liza Minnelli performs in a tribute number to Oscar (1974); Sammy Davis Jr. sings a number of nominated Oscar songs from the past (1968),. Isaac Hayes plays The Theme From Shaft (1972); and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers do an impromptu dance on their way to present an Oscar award (1967).
1976-03-26, WNBC, 78 min.
Bing Crosby & Liza Minnelli bring together many of the greatest entertainers in the history of television on the 100th anniversary of the telephone.
1976-03-26, WNBC, 78 min.
Bing Crosby & Liza Minnelli bring together many of the greatest entertainers in the history of television on the 100th anniversary of the telephone.
Duplicate of #5050 and #5075.
1977-04-22, ABC, 90 min.
Lou Rawls salutes Louis Armstrong, Sam Cooke, and Nat King Cole on this ABC special.