1959-05-06, WRCA, 72 min.
A galaxy of stars salute their own for the 1958-1959 TV season. Raymond Burr, Robert Young, Dennis Weaver, Barbara Hale, Art Carney, Dinah Shore, Tom Poston, Ann B. Davis, Phil Silvers, Don Hewitt, David Brinkley, Elaine May and Mike Nichols, Walter Brennan, Jack Benny, Donna Reed, Fred Astaire, Louis Nye, Dayton Allen, Don Knotts, Mickey Rooney, Judith Anderson, Dick Clark, Bob Hope, Ed Sullivan, Chet Huntley, & Vice President Richard M. Nixon.
1960-05-14, CBS, min.
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971
ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles.
Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half-year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.
The guests include Jack Carter, James Cagney, and Robert Montgomery.
1960-05-29, CBS, min.
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971
ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles.
Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half-year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.
Comedian Guy Marks imitates Gary Cooper and Humphrey Bogart.
1960-06-05, WCBS, 00 min.
1960-06-12, WCBS, 00 min.
This is the 12th Anniversary show.
1960-06-19, WCBS, 00 min.
Salute To Hawaii.
Last live episode until September 4th,1960.
1960-06-26, WCBS, 30 min.
This Ed Sullivan Show is without introductions by Sullivan...abruptly edited, but complete performances and acts included.
1960-11-06, WCBS, 00 min.
Filmed in Chicago,this is the second in Sullivan's "See America" series.
1960-11-20, WCBS, 00 min.
Jerry Lewis makes his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show since 1948.
1961-02-19, WCBS, 00 min.
There is a Western Saloon sketch with Sullivan playing "Dead Eye," from a clip of February 7th, 1961, when Sullivan guest-hosted on the Red Skelton Show. This Sullivan show was repeated by CBS on August 6th, 1961.
1961-03-13, NBC, 21 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
Jack Paar speaks vehemently about Ed Sullivan continuously. He explains why Ed Sullivan refused to appear on The Tonight Show. Jack said that Ed wanted to use a teleprompter and to read a prepared statement. Jack said "any idiot can read a teleprompter" and continued to address other grievances about Sullivan including feuds with Joey Bishop who Paar considers as a protege. He ends his address calling Ed Sullivan a liar.
NOTE: Highlights of this broadcast unprecedented monologue is the only example of a JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW where Jack was a guest on his own show. Hugh Downs opens the 11:15pm opening segment as substitute host, and conducts the show for the first 15 minutes. Jack Paar is introduced at 11:30pm. He then speaks about Ed Sullivan continuously for 51 minutes, only interrupted for commercials. At 12:21am Jack finally finishes his emotional tirade, calling Ed Sullivan a liar!
So angry was Paar that he left the show after his monologue, leaving Hugh Downs to finish the show.
Archival Television Audio, Inc. has a portion of this memorable historic episode recorded on audio tape related to the never predictable host of The Tonight Show, Jack Paar.
THIS BROADCAST WAS THE HIGHEST RATED JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW aired during his for four and one half years as host.
Occasional variations in sound quality.
1961-03-13, NBC, 17 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.
Jack Paar comments on his feud with Ed Sullivan, bitterly attacks him as well as the press, calls Sullivan a "liar."
Duplicate of #13525.
1961-03-13, NBC, 21 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.
Jack Paar comments on his feud with Ed Sullivan, bitterly attacks him as well as the press, calls Sullivan a "liar."
1961-03-13, WMCA, 6 min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA.
Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s.
We hear Jack Paar concluding his Tonight Show NBC TV broadcast stating that Ed Sullivan is a liar and he must suffer publicly for his actions. Paar mentions that he requests NBC not to delete what he has just said when his show, on Tape, is aired this evening.
The final five minutes of The Barry Gray Show at 12:55am (March 14, 1961, WMCA Radio) is heard, two hours after Paar's Tonight Show has been broadcast. Ed Sullivan emphatically tells Gray, by phone, that he is not a bully and that Paar can call him any name he desires.
Barry Gray's in studio guest Jackie Kannon states his impressions about the Paar/Sullivan feud.
1961-03-13, NBC, 44 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
Jack Paar speaks vehemently about Ed Sullivan continuously. He explains why Ed Sullivan refused to appear on The Tonight Show. Jack said that Ed wanted to use a teleprompter and to read a prepared statement. Jack said "any idiot can read a teleprompter" and continued to address other grievances about Sullivan including feuds with Joey Bishop who Paar considers as a protege. He ends his address calling Ed Sullivan a liar.
NOTE: Highlights of this broadcast unprecedented monologue is the only example of a JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW where Jack was a guest on his own show. Hugh Downs opens the 11:15pm opening segment as substitute host, and conducts the show for the first 15 minutes. Jack Paar is introduced at 11:30pm. He then speaks about Ed Sullivan continuously for 51 minutes, only interrupted for commercials. At 12:21am Jack finally finishes his emotional tirade, calling Ed Sullivan a liar!
So angry was Paar that he left the show after his monologue, leaving Hugh Downs to finish the show.
Archival Television Audio, Inc. has a portion of this memorable historic episode recorded on audio tape related to the never predictable host of The Tonight Show, Jack Paar.
THIS BROADCAST WAS THE HIGHEST RATED JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW aired during his four and one half years as host.
Occasional variations in sound quality.
Duplicate of 9441.
1961-03-13, NBC, 27 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960.
Jack Paar comments on his feud with Ed Sullivan, bitterly attacks him as well as the press, calls Sullivan a "liar." Paar also discusses leaving the Tonight Show.
Duplicate of 13525.
1961-03-14, NBC, 4 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
More discussion by Jack Paar regarding his feud with Ed Sullivan, the night after delivering a long vitriolic monologue on their feud related to the "debate" that would never happen.
1961-03-19, WCBS, 00 min.
Salute to Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Repeated on September 10th, 1961.
1961-04-21, WCBS, 75 min.
Screenwriter, arranger, conductor and actor, Jackie Gleason stars in this unusual tale of a kidnapping and ransom. Costars include Everett Sloane, Jack Klugman, Peter Falk and cameo appearances by Ed Sullivan and George Jessel.
1961-06-18, WCBS, 00 min.
A musical tribute to Ed Sullivan on this 13th Anniversary show.
1961-08-27, WCBS, 30 min.
Guests Jerry Lewis, Connie Francis and Sophie Tucker perform. This program is a repeat of the show from November 20, 1960.
1961-12-03, CBS, 8 min.
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971
ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles.
Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half-year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.
Guests: Joan Sutherland, Earl Grant.
1962-01-07, WCBS, 24 min.
Jimmy Durante makes his first appearance on an Ed Sullivan Show, most of which is devoted to the loveable "schnozzola" and company. With Eddie Jackson and Sonny King.
1962-01-28, WCBS, 16 min.
Sid Caesar stands in for ailing Ed Sullivan. Guests introduced are Connie Francis and Frank Gorshin.
1962-03-18, WCBS, 00 min.
1962-03-19, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
Return from London England. Broadcast from New York.
In his monologue Jack Paar comments on Dorothy Kilgallen, Ed Sullivan, and William F. Buckley Jr.
Jack interviews Charles Laughton.
1962-03-29, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962.
FINAL FIRST RUN TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR.
During the four and half years Jack Paar hosed the Tonight Show he clocked approximately 24,000 hours of programming of which only less than .1% survives!!! No video tapes survive. No color episodes survive. Only an handful of black and white kinescopes are extant.
What does survive is only a total of 13 hours archived by Paley Center for Media, Library of Congress, and UCLA Film & Television, combined.
The greatest number of surviving broadcast TV Audio Air Checks in the country, representing THE JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW, is archived by ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. (34 hours).
Among Jack's many guests on this final first run broadcast are Jack E. Leonard who opens the show. He acts as host for the first 15 minutes..introduces, many celebrities in the audience including Tom Poston, Sam Levenson, Selma Diamond, Jack Haskell and Max Asnas of the Stage Delicatessen. Jose Melies plays all of the familiar theme songs associated with Jack Paar. Hugh Downs reads excerpts for Abel Green's column "Variety' about the show and Jack. Alexander King, and Buddy Hackett are live guests. On film Hugh Downs introduces good bye salutations from George Burns, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Richad M. Nixon, Tallulah Bankhead, Joey Bishop, Robert Morley, Nipsey Russell, and Rev. Dr. Billy Graham. . In Jack's last monologue he reminisces about his feuds with Walter Winchell, Dorothy Kilgallen and Ed Sullivan.
1962-04-08, WCBS, 00 min.
1962-04-15, WCBS, 12 min.
Larry Storch does John F. Kennedy impressions and Mahalia Jackson sings gospel songs.
1962-05-27, WCBS, 12 min.
Guests are stand up comedian Red Buttons and singer Connie Francis.
1962-06-03, WCBS, 23 min.
Dave Barry, Rudy Vallee, Paul Anka and Bill Dana perform.
1962-06-03, CBS, min.
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971
ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles.
Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.
Ed's guests include Willie Mays, Gil Hodges, Rudy Vallee, Paul Anka, and Bill (Jose Jimenez) Dana.
1962-06-10, WCBS, 24 min.
Stand up comedian Larry Storch, Danny Lewis, (father of Jerry Lewis), Jackie Mason, and Julie Wilson perform. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris make special appearances.
1962-06-17, WCBS, 26 min.
Nipsey Russell, Eagle and Man, Frank Gorshin, Robert Goulet and Dave Brubeck perform.
1962-06-24, WCBS, 24 min.
Steve Allen, Kathyrn Murray, Jack Carter, Phil Silvers, Jack Benny, Kate Smith, Johnny Carson, and Lucille Ball honor "Mr. Stoneface," Ed Sullivan. Orchestra leader Ray Bloch joins in the tribute.
1962-06-24, CBS, min.
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971
ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles.
Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.
Ed Sullivan's guests on his 14th-anniversary show include Jack Carter, Jack Benny, Kate Smith, Johnny Carson, Lucille Ball, Jerry Lewis, Bing Crosby and Ted Mack.
1962-07-22, WCBS, 15 min.
The Novelites, Patti Page and Rickie Layne and Vel Vel perform.
1962-07-29, WCBS, 29 min.
Kate Smith, Wayne and Shuster and Jackie Wilson perform.
1962-08-12, WCBS, 00 min.
1962-08-26, WCBS, 18 min.
Dorothy Loudon and Jerry Lewis perform.
1962-09-02, WCBS, 9 min.
Stand-up comedian Jackie Mason and singer Johnny Mathis perform. The program was joined in progress.
1962-09-09, WCBS, 11 min.
Louis Armstrong performs.
1962-09-30, WCBS, 20 min.
Guests are Bill Dana, Eddie Fisher, Al Hirt and appearances by Sonny Liston, Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle. There is a CBS News Bulletin reported by Charles Collingwood, interrupting the Ed Sullivan Show. It relates to "Negro" James Meredith, who successfully entered the University of Mississippi as a student.
1962-09-30, WCBS, min.
Sonny Liston makes a cameo appearance. Season premiere.
Dupe Of 274, a twenty minute excerpt.
1962-09-30, CBS, min.
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971
ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles.
Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half-year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.
Guests include Eddie Fisher, the new heavyweight champion Sonny Liston, and comedian Jack Carter.
1962-10-21, WCBS, 14 min.
Ed Sullivan's guests are Rip Taylor and Kate Smith.
1962-10-28, WCBS, 16 min.
Guests Steve Allen, Jackie Mason, and Louis Prima perform.
1962-10-28, WCBS, 00 min.
Dupe Of 296, a 16 minute excerpt.
1962-11-04, WCBS, 55 min.
From Carnegie Hall, a Salute to Richard Rodgers with Gordon MacRae, Roberta Peters, Steve Lawrence, Nancy Dussault, Peggy Lee, Cesare Siepi and Diahann Carroll. Ed Sullivan reads telegrams in tribute from Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adlai E. Stevenson and others.
1962-11-04, WCBS, 00 min.
From Carnegie Hall, a salute to Richard Rodgers. Diahann Carroll performs numbers from Richard Rodgers Broadway musical drama, "No Strings."
Dupe of 303.