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.
1974-07-05, WNEW, 60 min.
Special: October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1974-11-14, SYN, 22 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
A tribute to W.C. Fields. "W.C. Fields In Retrospect."
Guests: Carlotta Monti, Will Fowler, Steve Allen, Edgar Bergen,
Grady Sutton.
1974-11-21, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests: Henny Youngman, Sylvia Sims, Jack Carter.
1975-00-00, SYN, min.
From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986.
Guests: The Andrew Sisters.
1975-01-03, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-01-13, WNEW, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Merv interviews former IBM Board Chairman Thomas J. Watson
1975-01-17, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-01-24, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-02-02, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-02-10, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests Host: Rich Little.
1975-06-13, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-06-17, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Dody Goodman, Bruce Dern, and Kirk Douglas.
1975-07-11, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-07-20, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
From the Hollywood Palace, a star studded array of guests including wizard sound effects impressionist, Larry Beezer, Sammy Cahn, Teresa Brewer, Michael Calin, boyhood buddy of Merv Griffin, Cal Tjader and Dick Haymes who discusses with Merv the old days singing with the Harry James Orchestra and reprising, currently, some concert dates with James. Dick Haymes sings, starting off with "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life."
1975-07-24, 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, Guy Lombardo, Dr. Jules Stein.
1975-08-01, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated). This was the 100th Show broadcast.
1975-08-22, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-08-29, WNEW, 60 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-09-05, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
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).
1975-09-26, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-10-03, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-10-03, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-10-30, WNEW, 00 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Merv's only guest is Red Skelton.
1975-11-06, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Mort Sahl, Marsha Wallace, Ben Vereen, Kelly Monteith, and Vincent Bugliosi are the guests.
Merv chats with Mrs. Miller in the audience. He sings "What are you Doing the Rest of Your Live?"
Mort Sahl first guest discusses many topics including,
TV censorship and mentions a good example occurring on The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder when interviewing
Beverly Harrel , a brothel owner. Merv states he likes The Tomorrow Show. Sahl talks about his admirations of Bob Hope, the best jokes come rom the people, evaluation of Washington D.C. and today's politics, why he is called a radical comedian, anecdotes about Joe Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy, busing, prayers in the schools, and minorities.
Marsha Wallace talks about her character getting married on The Bob Newhart Show...Kelly Monteith stand-up routine and small talk with Merv at the desk
Ben Vereen sings, "Try a Little Tenderness."
He reminisces about his childhood when everyone called him 'Twinkle Toes.' He remembers the teachers he had who inspired him to dance...his love of dancing wishing everyone would dance. Love of Jazz and talks about his appearing in the play "Hair."
Vincent Bugliosi author of 'Helter Skelter' and the man who prosecuted Charles Manson talks about the Manson case...the family, including "Squeaky" Fromme, the cult that existed, Manson's charisma...Bugliosi calling him a Christ figure and a genius...his 1978 parole hearing, other.
Mort Sahl joins in the conversation and makes parallels with Lee Harvey Oswald. The discussion of gun control is also discussed.
1975-11-07, WNEW, 71 min.
From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986.
Broadcast on astrology. Commercials eliminated.
1975-11-20, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Red Skelton is Merv's only guest.
1975-12-09, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Joan Rivers, Pat Cooper, Helen Reddy, Foster Brooks, and Leroy Van Dyke.
1975-12-15, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Barry Gray, Vincent Price, Minnie Pearl, Stephanie Edwards, and Kenny Starr
1975-12-23, WNEW, 90 min.
From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986.
1975-12-25, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Salute to Tony Bennett.
NOTE: This broadcast is a repeat of March 17, 1975.
1976-01-12, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Donna Fargo, Mickey Rooney, and Jim Nabors,
1976-01-19, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
A salute to producer-director Robert Wise.
1976-01-19, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Bing Crosby, Kelly Monteith, Fran Jeffries, Rich Little, Bert Convy, and Harry Blackstone Jr.
1976-01-20, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests include Carol Lawrence, Robert Goulet, Slappy White, The Sonics, Jerry Vale, and Dick Clark.
1976-01-26, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Marty Ingels, Hal Linden, Barry Newman, and Ron Kistler.
1976-01-27, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Gambling is the topic.
1976-01-28, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests are Richard Chamberlain, Pamela Mason, and Ted Knight.
1976-02-05, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guest: Raymond Burr
1976-02-10, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Virginia Graham and Jayne Meadows.
1976-02-11, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Totie Fields, Lonnie Schorr, Robert Merrill, The Mills Brothers, and Leslie Uggams.
From Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
1976-02-11, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Gene Hackman, Gabe Kaplan, and Carol Channing.
1976-02-12, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Tony Curtis, Arthur Godfrey, Billy Crystal, Leslie Curtis, and Dale Robertson.
1976-02-13, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Edyie Gorme, Myron Cohen, and Donald O'Connor.
Last show from Las Vegas.
1976-02-13, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Phyllis Diller, Kenny Kingston, Shelley Winters, and Orson Bean.
1976-02-16, 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 Bob Hope, Alan King, John Byner, and Carol Wayne. This program is a 60-minute excerpt. The first 60 minutes only.
1976-02-18, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
A salute to the late Jack Benny.
1976-02-19, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Peter Ustinov, Beau Bridges, Billy Crystal, and Marilyn Hasset
1976-02-24, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests are Barry Newman, Arte Johnson, and Pam Grier.