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#7484A: THE HONEYMOONERS
1957-10-08, WRCA, 3 min.
David Brinkley , Jack Paar , Jackie Gleason , Art Carney , Chet Huntley , Audrey Meadows , Jose Melis , Don Pardo , Joyce Randolph

The first syndicated reruns of the classic 39 episodes of the "Honeymooners" ran from September 24th, 1957 to September 16th, 1958 on WRCA TV channel 4 in New York. They aired weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 7:30pm, following "The Huntley Brinkley Report" which aired from 6:45 to 7:00pm.

 Subsequently, reruns of "The Honeymooners" have aired on WPIX in New York from October 9th, 1958 to the present, a run of over 60 years. Jack Lescoulie is the voice announcing the opening of these rebroadcasts, as originally announced during its original run on CBS, October 1st, 1955 to September 22nd, 1956. 

However, little known is the fact that Don Pardo announced the opening of "The Honeymooners" VERY FIRST re-runs on WRCA-TV for only one year, September 24th, 1957-September 16th, 1958.
Pardo also includes in his opening introduction the sponsor, Ronzonni. 

Included in this TV audio air check is the ending of "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" ("...Jose Melis last evening spouted poetry about Sputnik on 'The Jack Paar Tonight Show'...") which precedes the opening of this "The Honeymooners" opening episode, "Brother Ralph"  announced by Don Pardo.                                                                                 
#16534: THE HONEYMOONERS
1971-01-31, WPIX, min.
Jackie Gleason , Art Carney , Jack Lescoulie , Joyce Randolph , Audrey Meadows

The first syndicated reruns of the classic 39 episodes of the "Honeymooners" ran from September 24th, 1957 to September 16th, 1958 on WRCA TV channel 4 in New York. They aired weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 7:30pm, following "The Huntley Brinkley Report" which aired from 6:45 to 7:00pm.

 Subsequently, reruns of "The Honeymooners" have aired on WPIX in New York from October 9th, 1958 to the present, a run of over 60 years. Jack Lescoulie is the voice announcing the opening of these rebroadcasts, as originally announced during its original run on CBS, October 1st, 1955 to September 22nd, 1956. 

However, little known is the fact that Don Pardo announced the opening of "The Honeymooners" VERY FIRST re-runs on WRCA-TV for only one year, September 24th, 1957-September 16th, 1958.
Pardo also includes in his opening introduction the sponsor, Ronzonni. 

Occasionally appearing were veteran character actors George Petrie and Frank Marth, with Petrie appearing in different roles in 14 episodes and Marth also appearing in various roles in 10 episodes.The two appeared together as a team when they terrorized the Kramdens and Ed Norton in the Kramden's apartment after Ralph witnessed a street holdup. 

Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, Joyce Randolph.                                                                            
#6042: THE BLUFFERS
1974-05-28, NBC, 60 min.
Jack Benny , David Niven , Bob Hope , Johnny Carson , Merv Griffin , Zsa Zsa Gabor , Carl Reiner , Angie Dickinson , Mike Bentine , Desmond Wilson , Sandy Duncan , Bobby Riggs , Karen Valentine , Pat Harrington , Edward Asner

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.                       
#1156: THAT'S HOLLYWOOD
1977-00-00, ABC, 22 min.
Tom Bosley , Irving Berlin

1977-1980 (Syndicated). Documentary Series consisting of 20th Century-Fox movie clips. Tom Bosley narrates. 

A salute to Irving Berlin.                          
#9003: THE NEW CANDID CAMERA
1977-03-23, SYN, 30 min.
Allen Funt , Jo Ann Pflug , Joey Faye

1974-1979

Created and hosted by Allen Funt. A unique and hilarious human interest show in which people were filmed by a hidden camera, caught in the act of being themselves. Hosted by Allen Funt.
Jo-Ann Pflug is the co-host.                                     
#6717: THAT'S HOLLYWOOD
1978-02-22, ABC, 30 min.
W.C. Fields , Tom Bosley , Dustin Hoffman , Gene Wilder , Laurel & Hardy , Marx Brothers

1977-1980 (Syndicated). Documentary Series consisting of 20th Century-Fox movie clips. Tom Bosley narrates. 

"Funny You Should Say That." A collection of the best one-liners from the movies, including highlights from the films "Young Frankenstein," "Flying Deuces," "The Graduate," and "A Night in Casablanca."             
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