President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses congress five days after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and then being sworn in as President on November 22, 1963 on Air Force One.
New York City Mayor Robert Wagner pays tribute to President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on November 22nd, 1963, in this, the official end of mourning for the President.
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. and Ben Bradlee reflect on John F. Kennedy, the man and his humor, exactly one month after his death. Simultaneously broadcast on WCBS Ch.2.
War in Vietnam is sharply stepped up as Viet Cong bomb the American Embassy building in Saigon, the US marines want to go into action and whip the Viet Cong.
Frank McGee reports.
Hy Gardner hosts this tribute to the Lambs Club, often thought of as a "second home" to actors. Guests include Bert Lahr, Horace McMahon, Martin Begley, Ricardo Cortez, and Jack Waldron.
Betty and Barney Hill are a New Hampshire couple who claim they were captured by the crew of a flying saucer. They have no direct recall of their encounter except for seeing a strange object in the sky. The story of what they believe happened after this sighting has been assembled with the help of hypnosis.
A panel of scientists and reporters question the Hills and John G. Fuller, author of a book about their experiences, "The Interrupted Journey: Two Lost Hours Aboard a Flying Saucer."
Panelists: Prof. James McDonald, University of Arizona; Dr. Leo Sprinkle, University of Wyoming; Dr. Carl Sagan, Harvard University; Leon Jaroff, science editor, Time magazine; Edward Edelson, science editor, World Journal Tribune.
The panel discusses other reports of UFO's and their investigation by the Air Force. David Schoenbrun is the moderator.
This year is Illinois 150th year of statehood. This nostalgic sesquicentennial tribute presents some of the Prairie State's leading citizens, as well as show-business personalities who have been associated with the state.
Among the stars are Jack Benny, Dave Garroway, Bob Hope, Mahalia Jackson, Mercedes McCambridge, Burr Tillstrom (with puppets Kukla and Ollie) and the original Benny Goodman Trio (Goodman, Gene Krupa and Teddy Wilson). The host is Steve Allen, who composed the program's score.
Also appearing are Senator Everett Dirksen (who offers a dramatic recitation) and Charles Percy, former Senator Paul Douglas, Gov Otto Kerner, Chicago's Mayor Richard Daley, writer Mark Van Doren, architect R.Buckminster Fuller, balladeer Win Stracke, writer-broadcaster Studs Terkel, former FCC head Newton Minow and Adlai Stevenson III. Heard via recordings: the late Adlai Stevenson and poet Carl Sandburg.
Filmed almost entirely on location, the program covers Illinois from end to end, visiting the pulse points of the present and historic sites sacred to its heritage,
A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.
A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.
Edward G. Robinson is roasted.
Roastmaster: George Jessel.
Duplicate of # 6970.
Comments from Hubert Humphrey and Robert Kennedy, Nelson Rockefeller, Eugene McCarthy, Richard Nixon, George Wallace, where we stand in Vietnam and events this week, Marines under siegeKaesan, GI comments, McCarthy, Humphrey, and RFK comment on the war, President Johnson defends his stand on the war, in a few hours, Johnson will speak to the American people, Dean Bayless reports for NBC News, a commercial for "The Bonnie Prudden Show," premiering Monday at 9 AM with the women in mind.
Observations from leftist students on McCarthy's Viet-wise politics, LBJ in trouble.
President Lyndon B. Johnson introduces the show from the White House in Washington D.C. The show expands to 90 min. Joining Ed Sullivan and Irving Berlin are Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman, The Supremes, Robert Goulet, Fred Waring and Harry James all performing Berlin tunes.
George Jessel emcees this premiere variety series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. First up is George Burns followed by good natured anecdotes from Jack Benny, Edward G. Robinson, Pat Boone, Della Reese, Roberta Sherwood and Gene Baylos.
Del Moore, announcer.
January 27, 1969 - September 1970
Host Alan Hamel presides on this "lost" game show where three married couples compete for points and prizes by performing stuns and answering questions.
Not complete.
Hal Holbrook portrays the great American humorist Mark Twain. In his acclaimed one man presentation, Holbrook offers anecdotes and readings from "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," "Life on the Mississippi" and other works. This encore presentation was first broadcast on March 6, 1967.
Hal Holbrook portrays the great American humorist Mark Twain. In his acclaimed one man presentation, Holbrook offers anecdotes and readings from "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," "Life on the Mississippi" and other works. This encore presentation was first broadcast on March 6, 1967.
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