1963-1982 (SYNDICATED).
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED).
The broadcast opens with Kirk Douglas coming on first. He states to the audience the confusion that usually exists between Michel Douglas, and Mike Douglas. Discussion of Michael Douglas' first produced film, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCOO,S NEST with Michael and his father Kirk discussing the film.
Kirk mentions that he appeared first in the Broadway production of this play in 1963. Kirk tried in vein to get it produced as a motion picture was not successful. He states that he admires Jack Nicholson and his performance in the film.
Praise for Louise Fletcher and her performance in the film.
Michael Douglas mentions the top actresses who turned done the role, appearing in the film including, Anne Bancroft, Colleen Dewhurst, Geraldine Page and Angela Lansbury.
Praise by all related to the performance of Louise Fletcher.
Kirk Douglas a tough disciplinarian when Michel was growing up.
Working with Karl Malden...raising independently 4 million dollars to make the film...Jack Nicholson insistence immediately to act in the film...clip from the One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is shown with bleeps for TV audiences. Mike Douglas comments that those bleeps are humourous when seen.
The audience asks both Kirk and Michael questions including personal moments in both lives.
Scatman Crothers joins the panel. He sings Irving Berlins hit, "End of the Road." Scatman replies to questions related to his similar style to Louis Armstrong and the role he played in " One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest."
Kirk Douglas sings and plays the banjo. "Red Hot Henry Brown."
Baseball great Pete Rose joins the cast. He talks about his six year old son...1975 World Series victory...his need to hustle to make up for his average athletic ability...who should play him in a motion picture biography...his recent awards including MVP World Series, and the Hickock Belt.
Baseball great Pete Rose joins the group and talks about the 1975 world Series, making up for lack of ability.
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
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