1971-04-13, CBS, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Academy Award Winners is the topic.
1971-05-03, CBS, 6 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Joined in progress.
Guest James Stewart discusses his MGM contract years when every day was an 8 hour day whether you were making a film or not, his studio's programs for each actor and actress including learning diction, creating publicity, accepting acting assignments roles...small parts in big films and big parts in small films. Stewart states that actors today don't have the opportunities like he did when working 7 year contracts for a major studio.
He states that he is finally giving in and going to do a TV Series.
1971-05-26, CBS, 60 min.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
On this program, Merv's guests are Sammy Davis Jr. and Desi Arnaz Jr. The program is interrupted by a CBS news bulletin regarding the latest in a series of plane hijackings.
1971-07-08, WNEW, 80 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1971-07-08, CBS, 80 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Duplicate of # 3951.
1971-07-12, CBS, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guest: Tribute to Rita Hayworth.
1971-07-15, WNEW, 80 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1971-08-12, CBS, min.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Merv's guests are Peter Fonda and Mort Sahl
1971-08-22, WCBS, 52 min.
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.
1971-08-30, CBS, min.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guest: Martha Mitchell
1971-09-06, CBS, 80 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
The entire show is devoted to the great character actors of movies and radio.
Co-Host: Arthur Treacher.
1971-11-01, CBS, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Bob Hope, Henny Youngman.
1971-12-28, CBS, 3 min.
Louis Nye substitutes for Merv Griffin who is on vacation.
Guest Eva Gabor gets kidded by Nye who intimates some sexual innuendoes innocently not understood by Eva.
1972-01-25, CBS, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Host: Merv Griffin.
1972-03-20, WCBS, 52 min.
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.
1972-04-20, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Patricia Neal and Garson Kanin are the guests.
1972-05-10, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Host: Merv Griffin. Guest: David Fyre.
1972-05-15, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. This program is a repeat. "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.
1972-06-29, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Joe Flynn, Rubin Carson, Pamela Mason, Henry Morgan.
1972-06-30, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Mort Sahl, Henny Youngman, George Jessel.
1972-08-01, CBS, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Marty Allen, Rich Little, Joe Flynn, George Jessel.
Host: Merv Griffin.
1972-08-14, SYN, 67 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Mort Sahl, Joe Flynn, Rona Barrett.
With commercials.
1972-08-14, , min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Mort Sahl, Joe Flynn, Rona Barrett.
With commercials.
Duplicate of #17016.
1972-09-06, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1972-10-04, SYN, 45 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Ozzie Nelson, Rich Little, Lou Rawls, Charles Nelson Reilly
Joined in progress.
1972-10-13, SYN, 60 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Steve Allen and Otto Preminger.
1972-10-26, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: David Frye, William F. Buckley Jr.
1972-11-22, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Attorneys, Melvin Belli, James Forman, Vincent Bugliosi, William Kunstler, F.Lee Bailey.
1972-12-26, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Bobby Fischer, Jaye P. Morgan.
1973-01-05, WNBC, 39 min.
Merv Griffin's guests are Danny Thomas, Rose Marie and Rich Little.
1973-01-17, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1973-01-31, WCBS, 52 min.
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.
1973-02-00, WNEW, 23 min.
John Wayne is interviewed on the set of "War Wagon." Wayne reveals his favorite starring role and sings a duet with Merv Griffin," Shadow of your Smile." Other topics include Wayne's "Singing Sandy" role, his admiration of Marlon Brando, his love for Harry Carey, his close relationship with his own father, the popularity of the Western and his own philosophy of life on and off the screen.
1973-03-00, WNEW, 7 min.
Jack Benny reminisces with Merv Griffin about his Fred Allen feud and his films "Charlie's Aunt," "To Be Or Not To Be," and "The Horn Blows at Midnight".
1973-03-09, WNEW, 15 min.
Merv Griffin welcomes guests Don Rickles, Carol Lawrence and her husband, Robert Goulet.
1973-04-02, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1973-04-18, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1973-07-24, SYN, 22 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Joined in progress interview with Robert Mitchum. Jaye P. Morgan, introduced and sings one song.
1973-07-25, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1973-09-04, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1973-09-11, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Columnist Jack Anderson, Peter Fonda.
1973-09-13, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guest: Carol Burnett.
1973-09-24, CBS, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Bob Hope, Buddy Hackett.
Host: Merv Griffin.
1973-10-12, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Bob Hope, Lucille Ball.
1973-10-15, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1973-10-22, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Linus Pauling, Carleton Fredericks, Wilfred Shute, Roger Williams, John Yudkin.
1973-10-23, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Billie Jean King, Mark Spitz, Hank Aaron, Johnny Unitas.
1973-12-12, WNEW, 00 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1974-01-23, WCBS, 52 min.
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.
1974-02-27, WNEW, 24 min.
Walter Brennan makes the only talk show appearance of his career, seven months before his death. A wide range of subjects are covered including Brennan's philosophy of life and there are many reflective show business anecdotes. Eva Gabor also guests.