1970-11-16, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
1970-12-31, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Duplicate of # 2050.
1970-12-31, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1970-12-31, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Dupe Of # 2050.
1971-04-15, NBC, min.
The 43rd Annual Academy Award presentation is telecast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
There was no host for this presentation.
The ceremony includes clips from the best film nominees, a tribute to the Beatles (Harry Belafonte is one of the performers) and vignettes on honorary award winners Ingrid Bergman, Lillian Gish, and Orson Welles. Frank Sinatra will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
George C. Scott refused to accept his best actor award for "Patton."
Duplicate of #7503.
1971-05-10, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1971-08-14, WABC, 52 min.
A sensational musical extravaganza.
1973-03-22, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1973-03-27, NBC, 180 min.
The 45th annual Academy Awards presentation from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Marlon Brando refused to accept his best actor award for his performance in The Godfather. Charlie Chaplin received an award for the best original score for his 20 year old film, Limelight.
Hosted by Carol Burnett, Michael Caine, Rock Hudson, and Charlton Heston.
1973-03-27, NBC, min.
The 45th annual Academy Awards presentation from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillon in Los Angeles, California. Marlo Brando refused to accept his best actor award for his performance in The Godfather. Charlie Chaplin received an award for the best original score for his 20 year old film, Limelight.
Hosted by Carol Burnett, Michael Caine, Rock Hudson, and Charleton Heston.
Duplicate of # 7505.
1973-04-02, WCBS, min.
The American Film Institute premieres this annual event by honoring Mr. John Ford. President Richard M. Nixon is among the notables paying tribute along with Charlton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Maureen O'Hara, Gregory Peck, Frank Sinatra, James Stewart and John Wayne. Danny Kaye is host.
President Nixon expected to be one of the notables paying tribute to director John Ford, veteran of a 58-year movie career. Other press time guests: Charleton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Maureen O'Hara,
Gregory Peck, Frank Sinatra, James Stewart and John Wayne. Danny Kaye is host for this testimonial dinner, highlighted by clips from Ford's famous films. The six-time Oscar winner is the first recipient of AFI's Award for life achievement in filmmaking.
Duplicate of #822
1973-04-02, WCBS, 72 min.
The American Film Institute premieres this annual event by honoring Mr. John Ford. President Richard M. Nixon is among the notables paying tribute along with Charlton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Maureen O'Hara, Gregory Peck, Frank Sinatra, James Stewart and John Wayne. Danny Kaye is host.
1973-11-18, NBC, 60 min.
Frank Sinatra and guest star Gene Kelly revive their old song and dance routines on this television Special, sponsored by Magnavox.
1974-03-18, WCBS, min.
The second annual AFI life achievement salute goes to 30 year veteran film actor James Cagney. Celebrity honors come from Doris Day, Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, California Governor Ronald Reagan, George C. Scott, John Wayne, Mae Clarke, Frank Gorshin, Bob Hope, George Segal, and Cicely Tyson. Frank Sinatra is the host. There are some commercials.
Duplicate of #827.
1974-03-18, WCBS, 80 min.
The second annual AFI life achievement salute goes to 30 year veteran film actor James Cagney. Celebrity honors come from Doris Day, Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, California Governor Ronald Reagan, George C. Scott, John Wayne, Mae Clarke, Frank Gorshin, Bob Hope, George Segal, and Cicely Tyson. Frank Sinatra is the host. There are some commercials.
1974-03-24, WNBC, 27 min.
There is more to music than meets the ear. That's the theme of this lighthearted and informative look at musical composition. Featured in comedy routines are Deanna Martin, Frank Sinatra Jr., and comics Dayton Allen and Frank Nastasi.
1974-05-29, ABC, min.
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history. Written and directed by Jack Haley Jr.
Premiere.
1975-01-19, CBS, 60 min.
A variety special starring Don Rickles.
1975-02-17, WBAI, min.
Celebrities honoring Orson Welles are Charlton Heston, Ingrid Bergman, Edgar Bergen, (with Charlie McCarthy), Joseph Cotten, Janet Leigh, Dennis Weaver, Peter Bogdonovich, Johnny Carson and Natalie Wood. Host for this Life Achievement Award is Frank Sinatra.
Duplicate of 837.
1975-02-17, WBAI, 75 min.
Celebrities honoring Orson Welles are Charlton Heston, Ingrid Bergman, Edgar Bergen, (with Charlie McCarthy), Joseph Cotten, Janet Leigh, Dennis Weaver, Peter Bogdonovich, Johnny Carson and Natalie Wood. Host for this Life Achievement Award is Frank Sinatra.
1975-04-08, NBC, min.
Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr, and Shirley MacLaine host the 47th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live
from The Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California.
This was the final year the awards were broadcast on NBC. The awards moved to ABC the following year.
Duplicate of # 7507.
1975-04-08, NBC, 210 min.
Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr, and Shirley MacLaine host the 47th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live
from The Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California.
This was the final year the awards were broadcast on NBC. The awards moved to ABC the following year.
1975-07-20, WGY, 90 min.
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.
1975-09-19, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-10-24, NBC, 120 min.
Bob Hope celebrates 25 years on television in this two-hour special.
Duplicate of # 7755.
1975-10-24, NBC, 120 min.
Bob Hope celebrates 25 years on television in this two hour special.
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).
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.
1976-01-06, 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.
1976-01-25, ABC, 90 min.
Musical and comedy salute to the glory and vitality of the American spirit.
Duplicate of # 7830.
1976-01-25, ABC, 90 min.
Musical and comedy salute to the glory and vitality of the American spirit.
1976-01-30, SYN, 55 min.
1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated.
In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.
The guest is Doris Day.
1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated.
In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.
The guest is Doris Day. A complete one hour interview, the only one that Doris Day ever did on a television talk show.
Doris Day reflects on the many films she has made. Most times cast in films as a "goody - goody" character. Doris admits that she never had a weight problem...discusses her current biography publication, "Doris Day: Her Own Story" which is a very candid and surprising to audiences revealed many dark moments in her life. Doris talks about her first marriage at 17 to Albert Paul Jorden who had a vicious temper and would beat Doris, at the time of her pregnancy. She states that they really did not know one another at all. Her second marriage to George Weidler is discussed which lasted only eight months...another unsuccessful relationship. Doris advocates living with someone before marriage...getting to really know the other person.,.
Doris Day relates her relationship with her third husband, Marty Melcher, married in 1951 and lasting seventeen years until his death in 1968, the last year she ever made a movie. She states she still loves Marty even though he led to her bankruptcy after his death squandering her money through an unscrupulous attorney. Doris states that money was never a priority in her life, and relates a story revolving her son Terry Melcher one day after the death of her husband.
Doris Day confirms that she loved making films, has had a very lovely life till now, and is grateful for her health.
She mentions her favorite songs. and states that she regrets never taking good advice from Les Brown. Doris describes her affair with Jack Carson when making her first film.
More revelations from Doris Day's book, "Doris Day: Her Own Story" is discussed.
Doris admits that when she has been married she never was promiscuous. She reveals her feelings when working with Kirk Douglas (a joyless experience working with him), her relationship with Ronald Reagan, and circumstances related to the Charles Manson murders, and the real relationship Manson had with her son Terry Melcher.
Doris confirms that at this time she feels great. Now prays a lot. Not a church goer and if the right circumstance existed would marry for a fourth time.
Phone calls are received and Doris Day answers questions.
Favorite male co-stars and why...James Cagney, Rock Hudson, Jack Carson, Gordon MacRae, Clark Gable, James Garner.
Never felt close to Cary Grant, who was a loner and quiet on the set. Loved working with Frank Sinatra.
Doris mentions that her TV series will be re-run\.
Doris Day's current love is in the audience and Barry Comden takes a bow.
More remembrances, including first dancing for audiences when Doris was five years old. She admits that most important to her was to be happily married and states that she loves keeping house. Other revelations: Doris admits she use to be a heavy cigarette smoker...best to live together before marriage...her love of animals...and influenced to write her autobiography by Jacqueline Susann who told her to share her complex past life.
1976-03-19, SYN, 90 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.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Guests are Frank Sinatra, Jr, and Loretta Swit.
1976-03-29, ABC, 60 min.
Musical television special starring John Denver and Frank Sinatra, with Count Basie, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey and Nelson Riddle.
Tribute to the big band era.
Frank Sinatra headlines this John Denver television special broadcast preceding the 48th Academy Awards on ABC.
A salute to the musical styles that spanned the 1930's and mid 1940's.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"Love is Everywhere"..........................................John Denver
"I've Got You Under My Skin"...........................Frank Sinatra
A medley of of songs sung by John Denver and Frank Sinatra backed by Harry James and his Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra, Count Basie and his Orchestra.
"One O'clock Jump," "All or Nothing at All," "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," "I'll Never Smile Again," "Let's Get Away From It All," "Witchcraft," "Learnin' the Blues," and "It Was a Good Year"
Duplicate Of # 7222
1976-03-29, ABC, 60 min.
Musical television special starring John Denver and Frank Sinatra, with Count Basie, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey and Nelson Riddle.
Tribute to the big band era.
Frank Sinatra headlines this John Denver television special broadcast preceding the 48th Academy Awards on ABC.
A salute to the musical styles that spanned the 1930's and mid 1940's.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"Love is Everywhere"..........................................John Denver
"I've Got You Under My Skin"...........................Frank Sinatra
A medley of of songs sung by John Denver and Frank Sinatra backed by Harry James and his Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra, Count Basie and his Orchestra.
"One O'clock Jump," "All or Nothing at All," "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," "I'll Never Smile Again," "Let's Get Away From It All," "Witchcraft," "Learnin' the Blues," and "It Was a Good Year"
1976-05-31, WNEW, 12 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Host: Merv Griffin welcomes guest Mort Sahl who predicts that this year's presidential election will see the smallest turnout of voters. He talks about his friendship with Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan. Other topics discussed is Sahl's past divorce and remarriage and expecting soon to be a father. If it is a boy will name him Mort Sahl Jr.
Additional discussion on a myriad of subjects including,
school busing, tough time to grow up these days as a child, Spiro Agnew, current new books coming out...All the Presidents Men, and Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, mention of actor Robert Redford, and impressions related to Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Governor Jerry Brown, and Sahl's hero in life, Justice William O. Douglas.
1976-09-06, SYN, 540 min.
The 11th annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon from Las Vegas, Nevada with host Jerry Lewis. In a surprise, Frank Sinatra brings out Dean Martin who is reunited with Jerry Lewis for the first time in 20 years.
This special is a 9 hour excerpt.
1976-11-12, 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.
Host: Johnny Carson. Guests are Frank Sintra, Don Rickles, David Janssen, Olivia Newton-John, and ex-con Ray Johnson.
1976-11-26, ABC, min.
Frank Sinatra hosts this all-star tribute to actor John Wayne.
Testimonials are featured to the 69-yead-old Wayne by Bob Hope, Charles Bronson, Angie Dickinson, Claire Trevor, Monty Hall, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Rowan and Martin.
Highlights...a western spoof with Lee Marvin and John Byner, who impersonates the Duke, "The Code Of The Cow Country," a poetic tribute read by James Stewart and Sammy Davis, Jr, and songs by Glen Campbell (True Grit), Maureen O'Hara, ("I've Grown Accustomed To His Face"), and Sinatra ("You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"). Film clips include scenes from "True Grit," "The Quiet Man" and the 1970 Oscar telecast, showing Wayne winning best actor.
Duplicate of #7525.
1976-11-26, ABC, 60 min.
Frank Sinatra hosts this all-star tribute to actor John Wayne.
1976-11-26, ABC, 60 min.
Frank Sinatra hosts this all-star tribute to actor John Wayne.
Duplicate of # 7525.
1977-04-21, ABC, 60 min.
In this musical television special, Frank Sinatra performs duets of standards in various styles, including folk and disco.
1977-04-21, ABC, 60 min.
In this musical television special, Frank Sinatra performs duets on standards in various styles, including folk and disco.
Dupe Of # 7381.
1977-04-25, ABC, 60 min.
Singer Paul Anka's first television special.
1977-04-25, ABC, 60 min.
Singer Paul Anka's first television special.
Duplicate of # 9064.
1977-05-24, NBC, 60 min.
Aileen Mehle interviews Frank Sinatra, his wife Barbara and Muhammad Ali.
Sinatra and his family are visited at his home in Palm Springs, California where Sinatra provides a guided tour. Suzy Knickerbocker is the host.
Muhammad Ali is interviewed first at a photography studio in Chicago, later at his training camp in Landover, Maryland.
Frank Sinatra discusses his early popularity as a crooner to his philosophy at age 61, stating that he lives each day as if it were his last. Also discussed are, good times and bad times with the press and other subjects. Sinatra mentions to Mehle that this interview has been the most complete he has given on television since his appearance on Person to Person done many years ago.
Muhammad Ali is heard spouting his poetic "Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee." He talks about his fight with Joe Frazier, and states how after 23 years in the ring he has not a scratch on him. He reminds all that he will be getting married to his lovely bride to be Veronica on June 19th. Ali states that Veronica is not afraid of him being in the ring...Ali more afraid of flying than boxing.
Muhammad Ali's continues his interview from his training headquarters in Landover, Maryland where he is training for his next fight against Alfredo Evangelista. He mentions that five days before a fight he drinks only juices consisting of oranges, limes, and lemons. He loves to keep his skin healthy by using soap mixed with coca butter. Ali tells Aileen Mehle that he has no political ambitions, and why...his love of children, and never staying angry. He mentions that after three more fights he will retire for good. Before the end of the interview, Muhammad Ali, dressed up, mentions how he loves the feeling of dressing up. "It makes me feel dignified."
Broadcast concludes with a Sinatra ballad, and "Suzi" aka Aileen Mehle saying good night.
NOTE: During the original taping of the Muhammad Ali segment, there were encountered occasional audio line interference issues that were not addressed and broadcast as such. Not critical to the over all interview, and not consistent based on locations taped, but inherent and the only broadcast existing audio air check known.
1977-09-18, WCBS, 158 min.
Walter Cronkite introduces segments with famous political, creative and entertainment personalities as well as news events from the past fifty years of broadcasting. Heard are: Bruce Dunning,
Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Richard M. Nixon, William S. Paley, Eric Sevareid, Orson Welles, Goodman Ace, Mel Allen, Eve Arden, Red Barber, Edgar Bergen, Bing Crosby, Joe DiMaggio, Douglas Edwards, Arthur Godfrey, Ted Husing, Agnes Moorehead, Charles Osgood, Andy Rooney, Red Skelton, Casey Stengel, Marie Wilson, The Andrews Sisters, Fred W. Friendly, Benny Goodman, Edward R. Murrow, Frank Sinatra and Robert Trout.
1977-09-18, CBS, 00 min.
1977-11-14, 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 1970s, 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: Frank Sinatra.
1977-11-14, 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 1970s, 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: Frank Sinatra.
Duplicate of # 9712