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1962-11-28, NBC, 58 min.
- Kaye Ballard
- George Sanders
- Paul Lynde
- Perry Como
- Mitchell Ayres Orchestra
- Frank Gallop
- Jack Duffy
- Sandy Stewart
- Damita Jo
December 24th, 1948- June 4th, 1950 (NBC) October 2nd, 1950-June 24th 1955 (CBS) September 17th 1955- June 12th, 1963 (NBC) In 1944, the year his first record was released, Perry Como appeared on radio in The Chesterfield Supper Club; when that show came to television late in 1948, Como came with it, and has remained on television for more than four decades. The Chesterfield Supper Club, which also featured The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters, was originally seen on Friday nights but soon shifted to a half-hour slot on Sundays, opposite Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town." In the fall of 1950, Como shifted to CBS where he hosted his own show for the next five seasons; the fifteen-minute program was seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, following the network news. Also featured were the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and The Fontane Sisters, together with announcer Frank Gallop. In the fall of 1955 Como returned to NBC, where he hosted a weekly hour show for the next eight years; from 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturdays and was titled The Perry Como Show. From 1959 to 1963 it was seen on Wednesdays and was titled The Kraft Music Hall. The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and Frank Gallop were again featured, along with The Ray Charles Singers and The Louis DaPron Dancers (later, The Peter Gennaro Dancers). The Como Music Hall Players included Don Adams, Paul Lynde, Kaye Ballard, Jack Duffy, and Sandy Stewart. Show of 11-28-62 Guests: Actor George Sanders, Singer Damita Jo. Highlights: Sketch about announcer Frank Gallop being kidnapped. Damita Jo sings "Hey, Look Me Over" "I'll Get Along." George Sanders: "A Foggy Day" George Sanders, Kaye Ballard, and Sandy Stewart sing "Mine." Perry Como sings: "Once Upon A Time" "My Favorite Things" and "I Wish You Love." Commercials included. Announcer Frank Gallop.
1966-02-14, WCBS, 52 min.
Gene Kelly hosts this song and dance tour of Manhattan.#19844: HERE COME THE STARS
Order1970-02-22, WOR, min.
- George Jessel
- Don Adams
- Barbara Feldon
- Allan Drake
- Jan Daley
- Pat and Cash
- Woody Woodbury
- Ed Platt
- Leonard Stern
- Sandy Baron
- Herkie Styles
- Damita Jo
Don Adams is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970. Duplicate of #3010. Excerpt.
#3010: HERE COME THE STARS
Order1970-02-22, WOR, 52 min.
- George Jessel
- Don Adams
- Barbara Feldon
- Allan Drake
- Jan Daley
- Pat and Cash
- Woody Woodbury
- Ed Platt
- Leonard Stern
- Sandy Baron
- Herkie Styles
- Damita Jo
Don Adams is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.1977-09-15, ABC, 60 min.
- Redd Foxx
- Hal Smith
- Slappy White
- LaWanda Page
- Damita Jo
- Billy Barty
- William Saluga
- Iron Jaw Wilson
- Cast of The Wiz
September 15th, 1977- January 26th, 1978. Series Premiere Episode. An hour-long comedy/variety show hosted by Redd Foxx. 15 broadcasts: 1977 - Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1978 - Jan. 5, 12, 26. Pre-empted Oct. 13, 27, Jan. 19, 1978. Re-run Dec. 29 (Sept. 29). After Redd Foxx quit Sanford And Son after only four years, that made him rich, famous and so successful he elected to do this short lived TV variety show (16 broadcasts). Despite good critical ratings ABC TV dropped the show. It was disappointing to Foxx fans for this show provided a venue that allowed Redd to show off his talent and charm and charisma. Red Foxx He was a pioneer for young black comics. If you ask any one of them Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy who their idols were they would probably say Redd Foxx. Many rare moments did occur on the show such as when the great Joe Louis guested on the third show (9/29/77). In a comedy routine Louis made out like he was going to box Redd. They called it "The Brown Bomber versus The Redd Target" NOTE: To date only four of this series video taped episodes are extant. Three are archived at The Paley Center for Media (Oct. 4, Nov. 17, and Dec. 20, 1977. No episodes are in the archives of The Library of Congress or at UCLA Film & Television Museum. One complete episode has been uploaded to You tube (Jan. 5, 1978).
1977-09-29, ABC, 60 min.
- Redd Foxx
- Hal Smith
- Joe Louis
- Slappy White
- LaWanda Page
- Damita Jo
- Billy Barty
- William Saluga
- Iron Jaw Wilson
September 15th, 1977- January 26th, 1978. An hour-long comedy/variety show hosted by Redd Foxx. 15 broadcasts: 1977 - Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1978 - Jan. 5, 12, 26. Pre-empted Oct. 13, 27, Jan. 19, 1978. Re-run Dec. 29 (Sept. 29). After Redd Foxx quit Sanford And Son after only four years, that made him rich, famous and so successful he elected to do this short lived TV variety show (16 broadcasts). Despite good critical ratings ABC TV dropped the show. It was disappointing to Foxx fans for this show provided a venue that allowed Redd to show off his talent and charm and charisma. Red Foxx He was a pioneer for young black comics. If you ask any one of them Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy who their idols were they would probably say Redd Foxx. Many rare moments did occur on the show such as when the great Joe Louis guested on the third show (9/29/77). In a comedy routine Louis made out like he was going to box Redd. They called it "The Brown Bomber versus The Redd Target" NOTE: To date only four of this series video taped episodes are extant. Three are archived at The Paley Center for Media (Oct. 4, Nov. 17, and Dec. 20, 1977. No episodes are in the archives of The Library of Congress or at UCLA Film & Television Museum. One complete episode has been uploaded to You tube (Jan. 5, 1978).