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#13167: KATE SMITH HOUR, THE
1957-04-28, ABC, 8 min.
Ed Wynn , Kate Smith , Boris Karloff , Edgar Bergen , Charlie McCarthy

Kate Smith Stars in a live one-hour, one-time only Variety Show, celebrating her 25th anniversary as an entertainer.

Among her guests are Boris Karloff, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, and Ed Wynn.                                                             
#18893: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-01-13, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.    
#18894: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-01-17, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                 
#18895: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-01-24, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                              
#18896: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-02-06, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                           
#18897: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-08-19, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                        
#19007: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-08-28, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                                                                                                                                       
#7244: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE, STARRING MILTON BERLE
1958-10-08, NBC, 27 min.
Milton Berle , Bob Hope , Bing Crosby , Billy May , The Dunhills , Walter Long , Art Stanley , Bob Roberts

October 8, 1958 - May 20, 1959

Return to television by Milton Berle after an absence of two years.

Milton Berle returns to television in a half-hour weekly series. He'll offer comedy, performances by guest stars and music by an orchestra under the direction of Billy May, sometime actor who will also do an occasional comedy turn with Berle.

Uncle Miltie's guests on the opening show are the Dunhills, a trio of precision dancers made up of Walter Long, Art Stanley and Bob Roberts. When Berle performed in night clubs this past summer, the Dunhills were also on the bill, along with Bob Hope.
Bob Hope trades quips during Milton's opening monologue referencing Bing Crosby. 

A feature of tonight's show will be Billy May conducting his own composition, a "60 -second symphony." Producing the series is Hal Kanter, creator-producer-writer of the first George Gobel TV show. 

Series Debut.                                                
#18898: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-13, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                     
#18899: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-14, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                               
#19000: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-16, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                                            
#19001: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-17, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                                                         
#19002: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-20, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                                                                      
#19003: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-21, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                                                                                   
#19004: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-22, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                                                                                                
#19005: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-23, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                                                                                                             
#19006: KATE SMITH SHOW, THE
1958-10-24, , min.
Kate Smith

January 6th, 1958-January 2nd, 1959 (Mutual Radio) 

Vocalist Kate Smith was one of radio's first major stars. She was on the radio in various time and program formats from March 17th, 1931- to January 2nd, 1959.                                                                                                                                                                                          
#7245: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE, STARRING MILTON BERLE
1959-01-14, NBC, 15 min.
Milton Berle , Harpo Marx

October 8, 1958 - May 20, 1959

Return to television by Milton Berle after an absence of two years.

Milton Berle returns to television in a half-hour weekly series. He'll offer comedy, performances by guest stars and music by an orchestra under the direction of Billy May, sometime actor who will also do an occasional comedy turn with Berle.

Producing the series is Hal Kanter, creator-producer-writer of the first George Gobel TV show. 

  Only Harpo's guest appearance has been archived.                                          
#13324: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE, STARRING MILTON BERLE
1959-01-28, NBC, min.
Milton Berle , Joan Davis , Bob Crosby

October 8, 1958 - May 20, 1959

Return to television by Milton Berle after an absence of two years.

Milton Berle returns to television in a half-hour weekly series. He'll offer comedy, performances by guest stars and music by an orchestra under the direction of Billy May, sometime actor who will also do an occasional comedy turn with Berle.

Producing the series is Hal Kanter, creator-producer-writer of the first George Gobel TV show. 

Guests are Joan Davis and Bob Crosby.
Host: Milton Berle.                                                                         
#13336: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE, STARRING MILTON BERLE
1959-03-25, NBC, min.
Milton Berle , Yvonne Decarlo

 October 8, 1958-May 20, 1959

Guest is actress Yvonne DeCarlo

In 1958 Milton Berle, after a two year departure from his hour long Tuesday night series, returned to prime time television  with a half-hour variety series on NBC for Kraft, performing more as a host than the central focus of the show as he had done on his Texaco Star Theater and Buick shows (June 1948-June 956). Each telecast began with an opening monologue. On occasion Berle would would perform in skits with his guests.  
                                                                                                               
#9488: KATE SMITH SHOW
1960-05-30, CBS, 24 min.
Kate Smith , Jule Styne , Harry Simeone

   January 25, 1960 - July 18, 1960
A half hour variety series featuring Harry Simeone Chorus. 

Songwriter-producer Jule Styne performs at the piano in a program devoted to tunes he's written, sung by Kate Smith, Styne, and the Chorus. They include, "Just in Time," "Sunday," "I'll Walk Alone," "There Goes That Song Again," and "Small World."          
#5162: KICKING SOUND AROUND
1961-09-13, WABC, 52 min.
Art Carney , Connie Francis , Alexander Scourby , Eddie Foy Jr. , Beatrice Arthur , Tab Hunter

Connie Francis "kicks sound around" with fellow noisemakers. There are sketches and songs. This was Connie Francis' first and only television special.
#3508: KEEFE BRASSELLE SHOW, THE
1963-06-25, WCBS, 52 min.
Zsa Zsa Gabor , Rocky Graziano , Barbra Streisand , Keefe Brasselle

June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. This was the first broadcast of the series. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano. This debut show was originally scheduled to air on July 2, 1963 (second show of the series). At the last second CBS decided to premiere this series with this broadcast.             
#3509: KEEFE BRASSELLE SHOW, THE
1963-07-02, WCBS, 52 min.
Carol Channing , Rocky Graziano , Keefe Brasselle , Julius La Rosa

June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.             
#3511: KEEFE BRASSELLE SHOW, THE
1963-07-16, WCBS, 52 min.
Rocky Graziano , Teresa Brewer , Keefe Brasselle

June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.             
#3510: KEEFE BRASSELLE SHOW, THE
1963-07-23, WCBS, 52 min.
Rocky Graziano , Liza Minnelli , Keefe Brasselle

June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.             
#3512: KEEFE BRASSELLE SHOW, THE
1963-09-17, WCBS, 52 min.
Lionel Hampton , Rocky Graziano , Marguerite Piazza , Keefe Brasselle , The Gospel Jazz Singers

June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. This was the final broadcast of the series. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.             
#3276: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-06-06, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Gale Garnett , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). This was the first broadcast of the series. Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3277: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-06-13, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3286: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-06-20, WNBC, 57 min.
Joanie Sommers , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle , Ken Greenwald

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3287: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-07-11, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Flip Wilson , Nancy Sinatra , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3278: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-07-18, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Jimmie Rodgers , Jackie and Gayle , Suzannah Jordan

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3279: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-07-25, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , Joe & Eddie , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3288: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-01, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , The Everly Brothers

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3289: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-08, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle , Jimmy Boyd , Mimi Dillard

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3280: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-15, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Gary Lewis and The Playboys

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3281: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-22, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Noel Harrison , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3290: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-29, WNBC, 57 min.
John Davidson , George Carlin , Flip Wilson , Chad & Jeremy , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). This was the final broadcast of the series. Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#8404: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
1967-09-13, WNBC, 52 min.
Louis Armstrong , Herb Alpert , Jackie Vernon , Robin Wilson , Tijuana Brass

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.   

                     
#3552: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
1967-09-27, WNBC, 52 min.
Connie Stevens , Rock Hudson

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was "The Hollywood Musicals" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.
#3554: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
1967-10-04, WNBC, 52 min.
Bobby Darin , Kaye Stevens , Max Morath , George Carlin , Dennis Day , Liza Minnelli

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Give My Regards to Broadway" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.
#8405: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
1967-10-04, NBC, 52 min.
Bobby Darin , Kaye Stevens , Max Morath , George Carlin , Dennis Day , Liza Minnelli

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Give My Regards to Broadway" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week. 

Duplicate of #3554            
#3555: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
1967-10-11, WNBC, 52 min.
George Burns , Nancy Ames , Dick Cavett , Dionne Warwick , Tony Tanner , Harpers Bizarre

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Tin Pan Alley Today" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.
#8406: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE: "TIN PAN ALLEY TODAY."
1967-10-11, NBC, 52 min.
George Burns , Nancy Ames , Dick Cavett , Dionne Warwick , Tony Tanner , Harpers Bizarre

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Tin Pan Alley Today" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.

Host: George Burns. "Tin Pan Alley Today" is the theme.

Duplicate Of #3555.                                      
#8407: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE, "HOW THE WEST WAS SWUNG."
1967-10-18, NBC, 56 min.
Ed Herlihy , Lorne Greene , Bobby Van , Lou Rawls , Barbara Eden , Jerry Van Dyke , Baja Marimba Band , Billy The Kid , Buffalo Bill , Calamity Jane

 September 13, 1967 - May 12, 1971
The 1967 version of The Kraft Music Hall lasted four seasons. It  was hosted by a guest celebrity each week, accept during the summer of 1969 when Tony Sandler and Ralph Young cohosted it. Don Ho hosted the show during the latter weeks of the summer of 1969. 

On this sixth broadcast of the series, host Lorne Greene opens a musical scrapbook of the Old West with guests Lou Rawls, Jerry Van Dyke, Barbara Eden, Booby Van and the Baja Marimba Band. 

Music and dancing recall such colorful Western characters as Calamity jane, Billy the Kid and Buffalo Bill. Comedy sketches recall the infamous medicine men, saloon keepers, schoolmarms and other figures who populate the myths and memories of Western folk lore. 

HIGHLIGHS:

"High Noon"-------------------------------Lou Rawls
"The Day the West Was Swung"--Lou Rawls, Barbara Eden, Bobby Van
"Billy the Kid---------------------------Lorne Greene, Bobby Van
"A Gay Ranchero"-------------------------Baja Marimba Band
"Buttons and Bows"-----------------------Barbara Eden
"I Am a Gun"-----------------------------Lorne Greene

Includes Ed Herlihy's Kraft Commercials . 

                                                                                                  
#3553: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
1967-10-25, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob Hope , Mike Douglas , Phyllis Diller , Sonny & Cher , Hugh Masekela

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.   

Phyllis Diller is hostess for a comic happening in a hippie generation.           
#8408: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE: FIDDLER ON THE LOOSE."
1967-11-01, NBC, 33 min.
Jack Benny , Liberace , Michael Rabin , Blues Magoos , Astrud Gilberto

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.  

Duplicate Of #3565  "Fiddler On The Loose." is the theme.

Host: Jack Benny. This is a partial broadcast ending after the first 33 minutes. Joined in progress.   

                                
#3565: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE: "FIDDLER ON THE LOOSE" JACK BENNY
1967-11-01, WNBC, 52 min.
Jack Benny , Liberace , Henny Youngman , Morey Amsterdam , Michael Rabin , Blues Magoos , Astrud Gilberto

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. 

The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.

This "FIDDLER ON THE LOOSE" broadcast is hosted by Jack Benny. 
We hear Jack give a lengthy monologue who discusses the theme of the show...the stringed instrument and its virtuosity. Jack Benny play his Stradivarius violin which he states is worth $50,000. 

Astrud Gilberto sings "MISTY ROSES." Ed Herlihy does a commercial for Kraft Cheese soft sticky miricle brand spread margarine. 
Jack introduces Liberace who plays on the piano, "MOONLIGH SONATA' with one hand and "HOW INSENSATIVE" with his other hand. Jack and Liberace share humorous banter together. They both play (Liberace on the piano and Benny on the violin, "WHEN A GYPSY MAKES HIS VIOLIN CRY." Jack converses with his guests The Blues Magoos rock band who perform "TOBACCO ROAD." Michael Rabin performs "THE LAST  MOVEMENT OF MENDELSSOHN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO."
Comics Morey Amsterdam and Henny Youngman provide comic relief.  

Directed by Dwight Hemion. Peter Matz conducts the orchestra.

"The Bee"- Jack Benny and Orchestra 
Mendelsohn's Violin Concerto- Michael Rabin
"Moonlight Sonata", " How Insensitive"- Liberace 
"Tobacco Road"- Blues Magoos 
"Misty Roses"- Astrud Gilberto
"When a Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry"- Jack Benny, Liberace 
              
#11175: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE: "FIDDLER ON THE LOOSE" JACK BENNY
1967-11-01, WNBC, 52 min.
Jack Benny , Liberace , Henny Youngman , Morey Amsterdam , Michael Rabin , Astrud Gilberto , Blues Magoos Rock Band

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. 

The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.

This "FIDDLER ON THE LOOSE" broadcast is hosted by Jack Benny. 
We hear Jack give a lengthy monologue who discusses the theme of the show...the stringed instrument and its virtuosity. Jack Benny play his Stradivarius violin which he states is worth $50,000. 

Astrud Gilberto sings "MISTY ROSES." Ed Herlihy does a commercial for Kraft Cheese soft sticky miricle brand spread margarine. 
Jack introduces Liberace who plays on the piano, "MOONLIGH SONATA' with one hand and "HOW INSENSATIVE" with his other hand. Jack and Liberace share humorous banter together. They both play (Liberace on the piano and Benny on the violin, "WHEN A GYPSY MAKES HIS VIOLIN CRY." Jack converses with his guests The Blues Magoos rock band who perform "TOBACCO ROAD." Michael Rabin performs "THE LAST  MOVEMENT OF MENDELSSOHN'S VIOLIN CONCERTO."
Comics Morey Amsterdam and Henny Youngman provide comic relief.  

Directed by Dwight Hemion. Peter Matz conducts the orchestra.

"The Bee"- Jack Benny and Orchestra 
Mendelsohn's Violin Concerto- Michael Rabin
"Moonlight Sonata", " How Insensitive"- Liberace 
"Tobacco Road"- Blues Magoos 
"Misty Roses"- Astrud Gilberto
"When a Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry"- Jack Benny, Liberace 

Duplicate of 3565. 
              
#15387: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE:
1967-11-09, NBC, min.
Jack Benny

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.  

Guest: Jack Benny. 

                                
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The Senior Moments Radio Broadcast show interviews Phil Gries about his Archival Television Audio archive and his restored documentary film, "Harlem School 1970"

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Glen Cove Senior Center
January 23, 2018

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June 22, 2016



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"Vin Scully on Jackie Robinson" In Conversation with Phil Gries (Oct. 19, 2021) - 7 minutes
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53 minute Phone Conversation with Jonathan Winters, September 4, 2008
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ARSC Journal Article Publication: Lost TV Programs (1946-1972)



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Jose Feliciano, at 70, listening to his FIRST TV variety show appearance (Al Hirt: FANFARE), telecast on July 17, 1965, when he was 19 years old.


TV Audio:
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When TV Variety
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This Anniversary Day
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ARSC/IASA London Conference: Why Collect?


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CAPTURED LIVE: CULTURES OF TELEVISION RECORDING AND STORAGE, 1945-1975




NBC MATINEE THEATER
FRANKENSTEIN
NBC TV - Feb. 5, 1957
8:23 min. excerpt


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Harry Belafonte Hosts
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Joan Walsh, producer of the documentary "Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show", discusses Phil Gries' TV Audio contribution to the film. (3:51 min.)