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#5942*: BEST OF BROADWAY, THE: <b>"PANAMA HATTIE"</b>
1954-11-10, WCBS, 54 min.
N/A

September 15, 1954-May 4, 1955. An anthology series of nine live broadcasts presented every fourth Wednesday. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.

#5946: BEST FOOT FORWARD
1954-11-20, WNBC, 80 min.
Marilyn Maxwell , Arte Johnson , Jeannie Carson , Bob Cummings , Charlie Applewhite , Hope Holliday

Presented on "MAX LIEBMAN PRESENTS." Based on the 1941 Broadway hit, set on a school campus. A few edits during the opening of the program.

#5893: BABES IN TOYLAND
1954-12-18, WNBC, 80 min.
Jack E. Leonard , Wally Cox , Dave Garroway , Barbara Cook , Dennis Day , Ellen Barrie

Presented on "MAX LIEBMAN PRESENTS." This version is a lost television broadcast. Reprising the role of Santa Claus is Dave Garroway, who tells a young girl left in a department store the story of "Babes In Toyland."

#10448: BEST OF BROADWAY, THE
1955-01-05, CBS, 60 min.
Helen Hayes , Billie Burke

September 15th, 1954-May 4th, 1955 (CBS) Series of specials, every fourth Wednesday for one season, replacing the Pabst Blue Ribbon boxing matches. Martin Manulis was the producer. This episode: "Arsenic And Old Lace" starring Helen Hayes and Billie Burke.

#10454A: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR RADIO PROGRAM, THE: 15TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
1955-05-16, NBC, 60 min.
Donald Voorhees , Lily Pons , Brian Sullivan , Eileen Farrell , Michael Rabin , JosZ Iturbi

A tribute to the 15th anniversary of the Bell Telephone Hour radio program which began on the NBC radio network April 29th, 1940 and was heard until June 30th, 1958, moving to television on January 12th, 1959. Donald Voorhees conducts the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

#5994: BETTY HUTTON SHOW, THE
1955-10-25, WNBC, 30 min.
Jimmy Durante , Bob Hope , Betty Hutton

Presented on "CHEVY SHOW." Joining the supercharged songstress, comedienne and actress Betty Hutton are Jimmy Durante and Bob Hope. Vaudeville is the theme of this one hour variety show. Not complete.

#5956: BACHELOR, THE
1956-07-15, WNBC, 80 min.
Steve Allen , Jayne Mansfield , Julie Wilson , Hal March , Carol Haney , Georgann Johnson

Presented on "SUNDAY SPECTACULAR." A 37 year old advertising executive cannot decide whom to choose between the three women he is dating. Score by Steve Allen and Ervin Drake. Steve Allen wrote what became his trademark theme song for this musical comedy, "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big."

#13020: BANDWAGON 1956
1956-10-28, WCBS, 7 min.
Will Rogers Jr.

Campaign songs of the past, narrated by Will Rogers, Jr.

#13127: BIG NEWS OF 1956, THE
1956-12-30, CBS, 46 min.
Charles Collingwood , Grace Kelly , Nikita Khrushchev , Don Larsen , Joe Smith , John F. Kennedy , Richard Nixon , Dwight Eisenhower , Estes Kefauver , Prince Rainier , John Kasper

CBS NEWS: Top News Stories Of 1956 Highlights: PresidentEisenhower health problems, announced candidacy at Democratic Convention, Vice Presidential battle between Senator John F. Kennedy and Senator Estes Kefauver, Republican Convention, nomination, Presidential campaign topics, Eisenhower and Nixon were expected to be nominated by acclamation when a lone delegate voted for a fictitious candidate named "Joe Smith." The sinking of the Andrea Doria, 700 people die in weekend automobile accidents, two airlines collide over Grand Canyon Arizona, 128 die, the problem of overcrowded skies, Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier of Monaco, racial problems in the South in Clinton, Tennessee, huge school desegregation riots, interviews with negroes and whites, including John Kasper, violent segregationist and member of the Klu Klux Klan, Don Larsen's perfect World Series game, Khruschev denounces Stalin cult, Polish riots, Hungarian revolution, Cyprus revolt against British occupation, Middle East crisis, Anglo-French, Israeli-Eygptian war. Host: Charles Collingwood.

#13138: BOB HOPE SPECIALS, THE
1957-03-10, NBC, min.
Bob Hope

From 1950 tho 1996 Bob Hope did 273 SPECIALS for NBC TV. The opening monologue is heard.

#13156: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1957-04-08, NBC, 9 min.
Bob Hope

October 12th, 1953-May 22nd, 1956 A variety show presented monthly on NBC. Opening Monologue only.

#13176: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1957-05-05, NBC, 14 min.
George Jessel , Bob Hope , Cary Middlecoff

October 12th, 1953-May 22nd, 1956 A variety show presented monthly on NBC. Bob's guests are pro golfer Dr. Cary Middlecoff and comedian George Jessel.

#13269: BOB HOPE AHOW, THE
1958-02-06, NBC, 7 min.
Bob Hope

Show opening and Bob's monologue.

#13271: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1958-03-02, NBC, 7 min.
Bob Hope

The show opening.

#13277: BBC INTERVIEW WITH FIELD MARSHALL BERNARD MONTGOMERY
1958-03-26, , min.
Bernard Montgomery

A BBC interview with Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery who announces his retirement from the British Army. Montgomery recalls past experiences and speculates about the future.

#13314: BIG NEWS OF 1958, THE
1958-12-28, CBS, min.
Richard Nixon , Charles De Gaulle , Bernard Goldfine , Sherman Adams , Boris Pasternak

Highlights: CBS reviews the top news stories of 1958 which include De Gaulle to power, Quemoy shelled, the Berlin Crisis, the voyage of Nautilus, missiles, and space, approaches to the summit, Sherman Adams-Bernard Goldfine scandal, integration problems, the 1958 elections, Vice-President Nixon in Latin America, Alaska becomes the 49th State, the Papacy, Boris Pasternak receives the Nobel Prize, the Middle East crisis.

#5921: BALLAD OF LOUIE LOUSE
1959-10-17, WCBS, 54 min.
Phil Silvers , Eddie Albert , Pert Kelton

Phil Silvers stars in the title role of the book show dealing with the antics of a Broadway loan shark. Nat Hiken directed and wrote the book and lyrics for this one hour musical comedy.

#13405: BIG NEWS OF 1959 WITH WALTER CRONKITE
1959-12-27, CBS, min.
Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite tales a look at the big news stories of 1959.

#5909: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: THE FOUR OF US, THE
1960-01-29, WNBC, 54 min.
Benny Goodman , Ethel Merman , Ray Bolger , Bea Lillie

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

Each star gets a chance to showcase their talents in a change of pace reflecting their "other side."

#7004: BING CROSBY OLDSMOBILE SPECIAL
1960-02-29, ABC, 00 min.
Bing Crosby , Dennis Crosby , Lindsay Crosby , Perry Como , Elaine Dunn , Sandy Stewart , Philip Crosby

The 7th of 26 Bing Crosby specials (1954-1977).

#31: BIOGRAPHY OF THE FIGHT
1960-06-19, WABC, 28 min.
Ingemar Johansson , James Cagney , Floyd Patterson , Jack Dempsey , Gene Tunney

Actor James Cagney is host and reviews the lives and boxing styles of Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson, who meet the following night for the World's Heavyweight Championship rematch. Former heavyweight champs Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney analyze the styles of the two fighters.

#869: BING CROSBY SHOW, THE
1960-10-05, WABC, 52 min.
Carol Lawrence , Bing Crosby , Rosemary Clooney , Johnny Mercer , Dennis Crosby , Lindsay Crosby , Phil Crosby

Bing Crosby welcomes his guests Rosemary Clooney, Carol Lawrence, Johnny Mercer, and children Dennis Crosby, Philip Crosby and Lindsay Crosby. They all contribute in verse to this retrospective of Radio's Golden Age when Radio was king.

#5059: BING CROSBY SHOW, THE
1960-10-05, WABC, 52 min.
N/A

See program #869.

#7005: BING CROSBY OLDSMOBILE SPECIAL
1960-10-05, ABC, 00 min.
Carol Lawrence , Bing Crosby , Rosemary Clooney , Johnny Mercer , Dennis Crosby , Lindsay Crosby , Philip Crosby

#43: BIG SELL: A JACKIE GLEASON SPECIAL, THE
1960-10-09, WCBS, 53 min.
Jackie Gleason , Art Carney , Phil Harris , Reggie Van Gleason III , Bob Warren

Phil Harris joins Jackie Gleason in a tongue in cheek salute to the American salesman. This program was broadcast live.

#5989: BOB HOPE BUICK SPECIAL, THE: POTOMAC MADNESS
1960-10-22, WNBC, 54 min.
Bob Hope , Peter Leeds , Ginger Rogers , Perry Como , Herb Vigran , Lisa Davis , J. Edward McKinley , Charlie Lung , Eddie Marr , Stephen Chase , Lyle Moraine , Milton Frome , Frank Barton , David Rose And His Orchestra

An original political farce with music. Bob Hope, Ginger Rogers and Perry Como star in this political satire about an unscrupulous Washington hostess whose hobby is putting people into positions of political power.

#6977C: BELAFONTE...NEW YORK 19, N.Y.
1960-11-20, CBS, 48 min.
Harry Belafonte , Gloria Lynne , Herb Levy , Contemporary String Quartet , John Lewis Modern Jazz Quartet

This video taped SPECIAL presentation centers around Manhattan's theater district. Hosted by Harry Belafonte, the program features jazz singer Gloria Lynne, John Lewis and the Modern Jazz quartet; the Contemporary String Quartet, and Herb Levy and his penny whistle.

#13510: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1960-12-12, WNBC, min.
Bob Hope

Host: Bob Hope.

#5937: BABES IN TOYLAND
1960-12-25, WNBC, 54 min.
Jonathan Winters , Jerry Colonna , Shirley Temple , Carl Ballantine , Joe Besser , Angela Cartwright , Glen MacDonough , Anna Alice Chapin , Sheldon Keller , Jack Brooks , Hanley Stafford , Ray Kellogg , Bob Jellison , Michel Petit , Victor Hubert

Presented on "SHIRLEY TEMPLE THEATRE." Toyland's the scene. Young Michael Petit and Angela Cartwright arrive there after running away from miserly Uncle Barnaby, played by Jonathan Winters, whom with three bumbling cutthroats try to do the babes in. Hosts Shirley Temple and her youngsters, Linda Susan, Charles Jr. and Lori. Songs: "Toyland," "Floretta".......................Shirley Temple "Piper's Song"...................Jonathan Winters, Angela Cartwright, Michel Petit "Gonzales, Rodrigo and Gonzorgo," "Sailor's Life".....Jerry Colona, Joe Besser, Carl Ballentine "Meantown"...............................Chorus "Go to Sleep"..............Angela Cartwright, Michel Petit "Can't Do the Sum"......Hanley Stafford, Angela Cartwright, Michel Petit "Doll Dance," "Wooden Soldiers"...........Dancers NOTE: When Shirley Temple's Storybook children's anthology series originally broadcast as a series 16 specials airing on ABC TV on various nights (Jan. - Dec. 1958). In January of 1959 the program began to run regularly every third Monday night on ABC TV. When it moved to NBC in 1960 it became a weekly series and was renamed "The Shirley Temple Show" or "The Shirley Temple Theatre."

#877: BOBBY DARIN AND FRIENDS
1961-02-07, WNBC, 51 min.
Bobby Darin , Bob Hope , Joanie Sommers

Bobby Darin presents his first variety special with guests Joanie Sommers and Bob Hope.

#5060: BING CROSBY & FRIENDS
1961-03-20, WABC, 52 min.
Carol Lawrence , Maurice Chevalier , Bing Crosby , Hugh Lambert , Aldo Monaco

Bing Crosby goes international from France to Italy.

#7006: BING CROSBY AND FRIENDS
1961-03-20, ABC, 00 min.
Carol Lawrence , Maurice Chevalier , Bing Crosby , Hugh Lambert , Aldo Monaco

Bing Crosby goes international from France to Italy. Dupe of 5060.

#11230: BING CROSBY AND FRIENDS
1961-03-20, ABC, 60 min.
Carol Lawrence , Maurice Chevalier , Bing Crosby , Hugh Lambert , Aldo Monaco , Nelson Riddle and Orchestra

Bing Crosby goes international from France to Italy. Tonight, Bing goes International. From France, Maurice Chevalier, from Italy, tenor Aldo Monaco, and from America, singer-dancer Carol Lawrence. Bing and Maurice compare their little black books and do a little reminiscing about the girls they have known in song. Everyone sings, Carol dances, a modern jazz ballet, and Nelson Riddle and orchestra provide the background for the entire taped hour. Highlights: "Without a Song" "Second Time Around"- Bing " Alouette" "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries"- Maurice "Anema e Core" "Granada"-Aldo Monaco "Cool, Cool, Cool, Of The Evening"- Bing, Maurice, Carol "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore" "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" "Once in Love With Amy" "Ida" "Gigi" "Candy" "Louise " "Pigallie"-Bing, Maurice, "Flattery"- Bing, Carol. Dupe of 5060. Also, 7006.

#79: BOB HOPE BUICK SHOW, THE
1961-04-12, WNBC, 17 min.
Phil Harris , Bob Hope , Patti Page

Segments with Phil Harris and Patti Page are heard in addition to Bob Hope's sketch and sign off.

#10522: BROADWAY SEASON REVIEW
1961-10-29, WOR, 30 min.
Bill Walker , Arthur Schwartz , Kermit Bloomgarden , Fay Kanin , Howard Dietz , Barbara Cook , Walter Chiari

Bill Walker is host for a review of the new Broadway season. Music review and discussion of the making of the Broadway play, "Parade." Also, a profile of the new play "The Gay Life." Guests include composer Arthur Schwartz, and lyricist Howard Dietz. Also appearing are co-author Fay Kanin and producer Kermit Bloomgarden. Two numbers from the play are "The Magic Moment," sung by Barbara Cook and "Who Can? You Can" sung by Walter Chiari. From the play "Sail Away," songs are "Where Shall I find him?" and "Sail Away." This program was produced in Canada by the CBC on station CKLW A commercial for Minute Rice is included.

#19261: BOB NEWHART SATIRE
1961-12-06, , 19 min.
Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart performs a skit on "Stalin's Body." Includes All State commercial.

#889: BING CROSBY SHOW FROM LONDON, THE
1961-12-11, WABC, 54 min.
Bob Hope , Sean Glenville , Mike Malleson , Dave King , Marion Ryan , Julia Meade , Mirium Karlin , Bing Crosby , Shirley Bassey , Terry-Thomas

Bing Crosby saunters through London in this special. Guests include Dave King, Terry-Thomas, singers Shirley Bassie and Marion Ryan, actor Mike Malleson, comedienne Mirium Karlin and singer Sean Glenville. Bob Hope makes a surprise appearance. There is a Julia Meade Timex commercial as well as a Motorola television commercial highlighting its new remote control features.

#5061: BING CROSBY SHOW FROM LONDON, THE
1961-12-11, WABC, 52 min.
N/A

See program #889.

#890: BOB HOPE REVLON SHOW, THE
1961-12-13, WNBC, 57 min.
Danny Thomas , Bob Hope , James Garner , Nancy Kwan

Bob Hope's guests are Danny Thomas, James Garner and Nancy Kwan on this Christmas special.

#906: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1962-01-24, WNBC, 56 min.
Jayne Mansfield , Bob Hope , Jerry Colonna , Dorothy Provine , Anita Bryant , Rosemarie Frankland , Peter Leeds

In the Arctic, joining Bob Hope for his 10th annual Christmas tour of the U.S. bases abroad are Jayne Mansfield, Dorothy Provine, Anita Bryant, Jerry Colonna, Rosemarie "Miss World" Frankland and actor Peter Leeds.

#907: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1962-01-24, WNBC, 56 min.
Steve Allen , Jack Paar , Bob Hope , Sid Melton , Robert Strauss , Joanie Sommers , Joan Collins

Bob's guests for this, his third special of the 1961-62 season are Jack Paar, Steve Allen, Joan Collins, Joanie Sommers, Robert Strauss and Sid Melton.

#5136: BROADWAY OF LERNER AND LOEWE, THE
1962-02-11, WNBC, 52 min.
Alan Jay Lerner , Frederick Loewe , Julie Andrews , Richard Burton , Robert Goulet , Stanley Holloway , Maurice Chevalier

A musical tribute to composers Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Stars have been recruited from various Lerner & Loewe ventures: Maurice Chevalier from the movie, "Gigi," Julie Andrews from "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot," Richard Burton and Robert Goulet from "Camelot" and Stanley Holloway form "Lady." And the musical-comedy team with the Midas Touch. Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe participate in the show as well. HIGHLIGHTS Introduction..............................................Maurice Chevalier "Get Me to the Church on Time"............Holloway "Show Me".................................................Andrews "If Ever I Would Leave You"..........................Goulet "Thank Heaven for Little Girls"...........................Chevalier Throne Scene from "Camelot"..........................Richard Burton "Wandrin' Star"..............................................Goulet Conversation.............................Lerner & Loewe Medley: "I Still See Eliza," Camelot," "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"...............................................Chevalier "Nonolog: "Actors on Opening Night"...................Burton "With a Little Bit of Luck" ..............................Andrews "Almost Like Being in Love"........Chevalier and Holloway "Gigi"................................................................Burton "I Could Have Dance All Night"...............Andrews, and Others

#13632: BOB HOPE SPECIALS, THE
1962-03-22, NBC, min.
Bob Hope , Fabian

From 1950 tho 1996 Bob Hope did 273 SPECIALS for NBC TV. Bob Hope's guest is Fabian.

#911: BOB HOPE SHOW, THE
1962-04-25, WNBC, 58 min.
Frank Sinatra , Bob Hope , Janis Paige

Bob Hope's guests, on this special, are Janis Paige, Dorothy Lamour and Frank Sinatra.

#5062: BING CROSBY SHOW, THE
1962-05-14, WABC, 52 min.
Bob Hope , The Smothers Brothers , Bing Crosby , Pete Fountain , Edie Adams , Gary Crosby

Bing's guests for his second show of the season includes Bob Hope, Edie Adams, Gary Crosby, Pete Fountain and The Smothers Brothers.

#13684: BELL AND HOWELL CLOSE-UP! "WHAT'S SO FUNNY"
1962-06-12, ABC, min.
Dick Gregory , Mort Sahl , Nikita Khrushchev , Robert Drew , John F. Kennedy , John Secondari

September 27, 1960-June 4, 1963 A series of reports, many by John Secondari and Robert Drew and his team (Richard Leacock, D.A.Pennebaker, Al Maysles), most notable YANKI NO, THE CHILDREN WERE WATCHING and ADVENTURES ON THE NEW FRONTIER, in association with Time, Inc. The series began in the fall of 1960 and ran in sporadic regular runs from 1961 through the middle of 1963. A documentary on current events satire. Also, a look at President Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev. Hosts: Dick Gregory and Mort Sahl.

#13849: BOB HOPE SPECIALS, THE
1962-10-24, NBC, min.
Bob Hope , Lucille Ball

From 1950 thru 1996 Bob Hope did 273 SPECIALS for NBC TV. Bob's guest is Lucille Ball.

#5051: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE
1962-11-22, WNBC, 54 min.
John Raitt , Mahalia Jackson , Martha Wright , Donald Voorhees , Tommy Rall , The West Point Glee Club , Grant Johannesen , Tad Tadlock , Carl Sandburg

The Thanksgiving spirit in music is interpreted by singers John Raitt, Martha Wright and Mahalia Jackson; pianist Grant Johannesen; dancers Tommy Rall and Tad Tadlock; the West Point Glee Club; and poet Carl Sandburg, who reads "Theme in Yellow"; "Fire Dreams," a poem he rewrote for tonight's show; and excerpts from "Good Morning, America" and "Remembrance Rock." Donald Voorhees directs the orchestra and chorus.

#7012: BOB HOPE SHOW
1962-11-29, NBC, 00 min.
Jack Benny , Bobby Darin , Bob Hope , Ethel Merman

#5063: BING CROSBY CHRISTMAS SHOW, THE
1962-12-24, WABC, 52 min.
Mary Martin , Andre Previn , Bing Crosby , The UN Children's Choir

A Christmas Eve Special with host Bing Crosby.

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