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13 records found for Truman Capote
1956-03-06, WNBC, min.
TEX AND JINX Radio & Television BROADCAST HISTORY: April 22, 1946- February 27, 1959. WEAF (WNBC, WRCA), New York weekdays at 8:30 A.M. until 1954; at 1:00pm,1954-1955; then at 6:30 and 10:35pm until July 31, 1958, moving briefly to WOR, broadcasting at 2:15pm. In addition to the Kollmars (Dorothy Kilgallen and husband Richard Kollmar) and the Fitzgeralds (Pegeen and husband Ed Fitzgerald), another well-recognized New York couple, newlyweds Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg, added their own bread-and-bacon banter to the local airwaves between 1946 and 1959. Their gabfest, initially Hi Jinx but later revised to Tex and Jinx, was beamed over WEAF which was subsequently re-lettered WNBC and later WRCA. In limited doses, the flagship outlet of the National Broadcasting Company transmitted Meet Tex and Jinx to the whole country during 1947 and 1948. Tex and Jinx devoted most of their airtime to lofty and noble concepts, visitors and sidebars. Tex and Jinx [on WEAF-WNBC-WRCA] were interviewing Bernard Baruch, Margaret Truman, or Ethel Waters…. McCrary built the show on the assumption that the early morning audience was not stupid, as programmers generally assumed; that people in general had fresher minds and were more open to serious topics at the beginning of the day.” Their joint radio venture began in April 1946 just 10 months following their nuptials (June 10, 1945). Launched as a breakfast feature, the series later shifted to afternoons and finally into the evening hours before departing the ether a dozen years afterward. They were branded by one journalist “Mr. Brains and Mrs. Beauty.” In early 1947 NBC put them on its television network as a portion of a Sunday evening quarter-hour dubbed Bristol-Myers Tele-Varieties. “The McCrarys were naturals for TV,” wrote a reviewer, “with their combination of friendly chatter, interviews, and features.” That summer the web awarded them an exclusive Sunday night half-hour format under the appellation At Home with Tex and Jinx. A decade later, in the 1957-58 season, the duo hosted a daytime NBC-TV showcase, The Tex and Jinx Show. When hepatitis sidetracked Falkenburg in 1958 from their broadcast commitments, McCrary carried on solo on their radio show for another couple of years. In the 1980s, however, the couple separated, remaining on genial terms. McCrary died in New York on July 29, 2003 and Falkenburg expired just 29 days later in the same city, on August 27, 2003. NOTE:: The scores of TEX AND JINX SHOWS archived by Archival Television Audio, Inc. were originally obtained as original 16" Electronic Discs from Barry Farber, producer of the show (1957-1959), in 1960 after he had begun his own career in front of the mike at WINS Radio. These discs were subsequently transferred to 1/4" reel to reel tape, and then disposed. These broadcasts are rare and represent the largest known collection of TEX AND JINX extant broadcasts in the world. Today's Guest: Truman Capote. Also the news.
1960-12-03, PBS, min.
- David Susskind
- Alice Ghostley
- Truman Capote
- Ronny Graham
- Robert Clary
- Leonard Sillman
- Virginia DeLuce
- June Carroll
1959-1961 PBS THE PLAY OF THE WEEK was a New York - based dramatic anthology series that relied heavily on talent from Broadway. Executive Producer, David Susskind. Broadcast this evening is the best of "New Faces" a production which made its theatrical performance on Broadway in the 1950's. It is a sprightly, five-act musical romp which features the same performers and the best of th sketches and musical numbers for Leonard Sillman in 1952 and '56. "Oedipus Goes South" is a take-off on Truman Capote by Ronny Graham, "Love is a Simple Thing" features Ina Swenson and Robert Clary, Virginia DeLuce, and June Carroll. In "Time For Ten" Alice Ghostley and June Carroll portray old maids.
#10275NN: PLAY OF THE WEEK: "NEW FACES"
Order1960-12-03, PBS, min.
- David Susskind
- Alice Ghostley
- Truman Capote
- Ronny Graham
- Robert Clary
- Leonard Sillman
- Virginia DeLuce
- June Carroll
1959-1961 PBS THE PLAY OF THE WEEK was a New York - based dramatic anthology series that relied heavily on talent from Broadway. Executive Producer, David Susskind. Broadcast this evening is the best of "New Faces" a production which made its theatrical performance on Broadway in the 1950's. It is a sprightly, five-act musical romp which features the same performers and the best of th sketches and musical numbers for Leonard Sillman in 1952 and '56. "Oedipus Goes South" is a take-off on Truman Capote by Ronny Graham, "Love is a Simple Thing" features Ina Swenson and Robert Clary, Virginia DeLuce, and June Carroll. In "Time For Ten" Alice Ghostley and June Carroll portray old maids. Duplicate of #10,230.
1969-05-28, NBC, 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.
Guests: Truman Capote, Judy Collins.1969-12-01, NBC, 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.
Guests: Bob Hope, Truman Capote, Jaye P. Morgan, Robin Morgan. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.1971-09-30, NBC, 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.
Guest: Truman Capote NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.#10030: "JACK PAAR TONITE."
Order1973-08-21, ABC, 55 min.
January 8th, 1973-November 16th, 1973. Jack Paar returned to late-night television after an 11-year absence on a one week per month basis for ABC as part of their monthly umbrella series, ABC'S WIDE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT. Peggy Cass served as Paar's announcer and sidekick. Joined in Progress. We hear Jack Paar’s monologue and there is a segment where editing a speech can change its meaning 360 degree, funny. Guests are jazz pianist Eubie Blake, author Truman Capote, and comedian Jimmie Walker, Peggy Cass is co-host. Truman Capote in an extended interview with Paar discusses his books and interviews with death row inmates, and the "Jet Set"...Jimmy Walker does a stand-up comedy routine and talks with Jack...and 86-year-old Eubie Blake plays a little piano but discusses with Jack Paar his early life, professionally and family and slavery (his father was 19 years older than his mother). NOTE: At the time of this appearance, Eubie Blake was America's oldest living composer.
1973-10-03, WCBS, 52 min.
- John Davidson
- Sonny & Cher
- Teri Garr
- Billy Van
- Ted Zeigler
- Peter Cullen
- Freeman King
- Murray Langston
- Truman Capote
- Chastity Bono
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.#17595: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1974-01-25, WNBC, min.
- Audrey Meadows
- Dean Martin
- Rocky Graziano
- Foster Brooks
- Rich Little
- Jean Simmons
- Joseph Wambaugh
- Truman Capote
- Donald OConnor
Truman Capote is the target for roasters Ted Knight, Donald O'Connor, Jean Simmons, Audrey Meadows, Rich Little, author Joseph Wambaugh, Rocky Graziano and Foster Brooks. Duplicate of #2094.
#2094: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1974-01-25, WNBC, 52 min.
- Audrey Meadows
- Dean Martin
- Rocky Graziano
- Foster Brooks
- Rich Little
- Jean Simmons
- Joseph Wambaugh
- Truman Capote
- Donald OConnor
Truman Capote is the target for roasters Ted Knight, Donald O'Connor, Jean Simmons, Audrey Meadows, Rich Little, author Joseph Wambaugh, Rocky Graziano and Foster Brooks.
1976-05-24, 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.
Guest Hostess: Barbara Walters.#8781: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1977-09-06, 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 Steve Allen, Truman Capote, and Evelyn Keyes.
1982-10-10, WNEW, 118 min.
- Anthony Quinn
- David Susskind
- Harry S. Truman
- Joyce Davidson
- Nikita Khrushchev
- Patricia Neal
- Maureen Stapleton
- Betty Comden
- Lawrence Harvey
- Truman Capote
- Ben Gazarra
- Norman Mailer
- Joyce Davidson Susskind
- Adolph Geen
- Julie Stein
A look back at 25 years of David Susskind OPEN END & THE DAVID SUSSKIND SHOW. David Susskind and his wife Joyce Davidson Susskind reminisce and play clips of past shows. David, remembers the very first show, premiere of the movie "The World of Suzi Wong," which in his estimation was a "disaster." Discussed is the oldest surviving kinescope, a December 1958 broadcast with Ben Gazzara, Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Lawrence Harvey, Julie Stein and Patricia Neal. A 90 second clip of that show is heard. Susskind remembers fondly the "How to be a Jewish Son" broadcast with Mel Brooks, Harry Truman's appearance in 1961, and Nikita Khrushchev's appearance in 1960. Other shows are remembered related to topics about nuns, prostitution, Viet Nam War, five swinging hair dressers, others, including one with Norman Mailer, Anthony Quinn, Maureen Stapleton and Truman Capote. David Susskind sums up his 25 years of talk, and states in all that time he missed only four shows.