Rock and classical musicians share the stage with Zubin Mehta, conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Philharmonic pieces include an excerpt from "Also Sprach Zarathustra," the Richard Strauss composition that found new popularity after it became part of the film score for "2001: A Space Odyssey."    

Duplicate of 5463.          

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

Harry and Lena is a 1970 studio album made into a television special.                         

Harry and Lena is a 1970 studio album made into a television special.          

Duplicate of 7180. Includes commercials.                      

June 7, 1969-September 27, 1969; January 21, 1970-May 5, 1971. The first, "The Johnny Cash Show," was introduced as a summer series and returned later as a midseason replacement. In addition to Cash it featured June Carter Cash (his wife), Carl Perkins, The Carter Family, the Statler Brothers and the Tennessee Three. The second show, "Johnny Cash and Friends," was a summer series and featured Cash, June Carter Cash, Steve Martin, Jim Varney and Howard Mann. 


Dupe of #3353.            

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

Cash's strong suit is his ability to reach people- especially people who are down on their luck or at odds with society. His own observations make the point as he tells the San Quentin inmates, "I tried to put myself in your place, and I believe this is the way I would feel about San Quentin." Then he sings a song he wrote the night before, which begins, "San Quentin, you've been a living hell to me." And the convicts, assembled in the mess hall, stand on the tables, chairs and benches screaming their agreement.

The program, which includes interviews with guards and inmates, received critical acclaim when first televised in England last April.

Special: This hour with country singer Johnny Cash was filmed in California's San Quentin Prison by Granada TV of England. 

Cash's strong suit is his ability to reach people- especially people who are down on their luck or at odds with society. His own observations make the point as he tells the San Quentin inmates, "I tried to put myself in your place, and I believe this is the way I would feel about San Quentin." Then he sings a song he wrote the night before, which begins, "San Quentin, you've been a living hell to me." And the convicts, assembled in the mess hall, stand on the tables, chairs and benches screaming their agreement. 

The program, which includes interviews with guards and inmates, received critical acclaim when first televised in England last April.
      

Dupe of # 3369.       

June 7, 1969-September 27, 1969; January 21, 1970-May 5, 1971. The first, "The Johnny Cash Show," was introduced as a summer series and returned later as a midseason replacement. In addition to Cash it featured June Carter Cash (his wife), Carl Perkins, The Carter Family, the Statler Brothers and the Tennessee Three. The second show, "Johnny Cash and Friends," was a summer series and featured Cash, June Carter Cash, Steve Martin, Jim Varney and Howard Mann.


Dupe of #3355.             

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. (ABC) Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.     

Guest: Joel Grey.         

Radio in stereo. One hour of uninterrupted Big Band Era music.

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.             

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

This broadcast only features the second half.

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcating from its Hofstra University Radio Station.

This broadcast only features the second half.                          

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

Scott Ellsworth's guest is singer Della Reese.

March 30, 1970 - April 1, 1972
KFI 640 Los Angeles AM Radio.

162 individual broadcast Audio Air Checks survive. 
A goldmine of originally recorded live interviews with the greats from the Jazz and Big Band era, with integrated recorded samples of their work played throughout the broadcast.  


Scott Ellsworth was the creator and on-air host of the popular radio program, "SCOTT'S PLACE." It aired live on KFI-AM in Los Angeles, six times a week, from midnight to 4:00 am (MARCH 30, 1970 - APRIL 1, 1972). Over 500 unique broadcasts featured jazz and big band music, interspersed with live interviews with musicians, singers, composers, conductors, arrangers, band leaders, writers, music producers, dealers & promoters.

These guest artists would drop by the studio after midnight, quite often following work or performing, and would bring some of their favorite records or personal recordings to the show to play for Scott and his audience. They would talk about their career, reminiscing with anecdotes...their love of jazz and big band music.

Interviews averaged in length from one hour to four hours.

Scott was exceptional in his ability to draw together some of the finest artists and musicians representing the history of jazz music...many who were not known by name to the general public, but well know to the jazz community dating back to the 1920's, 30's,40's, and 50's.

The SCOTT'S PLACE theme music, "Have A Nice Day," played by Count Basie & his band, was composed and arranged by Sammy Nestico specifically for Scott, in July 1971. It was used permanently as Scott's theme music beginning in November 1971. 

Most of the lesser known legendary jazz artists who frequented the show did few, if any, talk shows in their life, making these candid conversations so valued since most of these individuals are now deceased.

Guests included:

Matty Matlock, Jess Stacey, Thelma Carpenter, Mercer Ellington, Lex Baxter, Nellie Lutcher, Billy May, George Van Eps, Shorty "Clarence " Sherock, Bobby Bryant, Dick Nash, Nick Fatool, Abraham Lincoln, Rollie Bondock, Ray Sherman, Irv Cottler, Lew McCleary, Kai Winding, Jack Coon, Pat Williams, Duke Ellington, Melba Liston, Conte Condoli, Benny Golson, Marian McPartland, Johnny Mandel, Johnny Guarnieri, Vince Darosa, Stan Kenton, Fred Gerry, Gerry McKenzie, Pete Dailey, Robert Enevolsen, Jack Marshall, Clare Fisher, Howard Rumsey, John Klemmer, Maurice Harris, Johnny Best, Ted Curson, Dave Garroway, Jimmy Smith, Gus Bivona, Johnny Pate, Harold Land, Joe Marsala, Ralph Carmichael, Mundell Lowe, Dave Cavanaugh, Teddy Buckner, Al Rinker, Floyd Huddleston, George Auld, Sonny Burke, Bill Bacin, Paul Tanner, Lorenzo Flennoy, Bill Berry Dave Dexter, Blue Mitchell, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Benny Powell, Lee Young, Joe Comfort, David Rose, Arnold Ross, Earl Palmer, Jimmy Witherspoon, Benjamin "Scatman" Crothers, Bill Evans, Cat Anderson (William Alonzo),
Al Aarons, Ronnie Lang, Frank Beach, Joe Pass, Jimmy Jones, Van Alexander, Peanuts Hucko, Panama "David" Francis, Marty Patche, Louis Bellson, Sam Most, Don Menza Billy Eckstine, Sam   Donahue, Nellie Lutcher (second interview), Teddy Edwards, Alvin Stoller, Marshall Royal, Terry Gibbs, Louis Jordan, Ulysses Livingstone, Dr. Bill MacPherson, Al McKibbon, John E. Collins, Johnny Rotella, Allyn M. Ferguson, Frank Comstock, Meyer "Mike" Ruben, Bill Pitman, Irving Townsend, Mike Melvoin, Lou Levy, Lennie Niehaus, Preston Love, 
Buddy Clark, Billy Byers, Nappy Lamare, Tony Ortega, Jesse Price, Dick Cary, Dee Barton, Nat Pierce, Ray Avery, Mel Torme, Don Trenner, Milt Jackson, Tommy Shephard, Dalton Smith, LeRoy Vinegar, Eddie Miller, Muzzy Marsalino, Kai Winding (two apparances), Greig Stewart "Chubby" Jackson, Donald Johnson Ellis, Matty Matlock (two appearances),Barney Bigard, Bill Miller, Johnny Sipple, Chlora Bryant, Jerry Goldsmith, Scott Ellsworth SPECIAL BROADCAST, recorded live at Disneyland with Earl "Father" Hines, Trummy Young, Yank Lawson, Bob Haggart, Bob Crosby, and Dizzy Gillepsie.
Sal Gubin, Joe Howard, Sonny Burke, Count Basie, Feddy Green, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, J.C. Williams, Robert McCracken, Frank D'Rone Jackie Mills, Scott Ellsworth SPECIAL BROADCASTS at the 14th annual Monteray Jazz Festival, Tommy Tedesco, Oscar Peterson, J.J. Johnson, Irving C. Ashby, Johnny Mandel (two appearances), Slim Giallard, George T. Simon, Irv Cottler (two appearances), Della Reese (two appearances), Wayne Songer, Harry Mills, Alton Purnell, Lalo Schifrin, June Christy, Ed Garland, Barney Bigard (two appearances), Leonard Feather, Colin Bailey, Paul Smith, Adele Girari, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Shelly Manne, Sarah Vaughan, & Johnny Mercer.

*On the ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. website (www.atvaudio.com) click the ARSC link and one can listen to a live 45 minute retrospective as presented by Phil Gries with guest Scott Ellsworth, held May 14, 2011 in Los Angeles California at the Grand Wilshire Hotel, as part of the 45th ARSC National Conference. The history and genesis of SCOTT'S PLACE is discussed with many peerless audio examples of past programs played for the audience. Scott, reminisces with many anecdotes related to these broadcasts. Power point still photographs related to different SCOTT'S PLACE broadcasts supplemented the narrative. 

  Scott's Place
Ellsworth created and hosted on the radio program Scott's Place. It aired on KFI-AM 640 in Los Angeles from 1967 through 1974, Monday through Saturday for 4 hours live midnight to 4 am.

NBC was trying to finally get out of the radio business in 1968. During this transition their affiliate KFI was losing numerous DJs to include Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins who would eventually move to the San Francisco Bay area. With the sudden exit of Collins, Scott Ellsworth was able to obtain a program time slot. The new show, Scott's Place, aired midnight until 4:00 am daily and featured jazz and big band music, interspersed with interviews with musicians and entertainers. Due to KFI's wide distribution, the show was heard across the United States and gained national attention.

Artists would bring some of their favorite recordings to Scott's Place and talk about their music and careers over a 2 to 3-hour period. Count Basie recorded a song written especially for Ellsworth, Scott's Place composed by Sammy Nestico (recorded on the Basie Have and Nice Day LP) This became the opening theme music for Ellsworth's show. Ellsworth also did special broadcasts from the Monterey Jazz Festival, Disneyland's "All That Jazz Weekend" and other live locations featuring jazz artists.

In early-1972, Ellsworth was approached by KFI to change his format to popular Rock & Roll. His last guest was Johnny Mercer.                                             

The "Swing Years" features popular music, playing original records of the 1920's-1950's from favorite to lesser-known artists. Frank Pascal hosts this Sunday afternoon two-hour program on Long Island, New York's oldest non-commercial station; WVHC (88.7 FM). In 1962 WVHC was granted a power increase to 250 watts, broadcasting from its Hofstra University campus radio station.

June 25, 1970-August 27, 1970. This was the first broadcast of the series. An hour of nostalgia, hosted by Louis Nye, with Chuck McCann, Bob (Elliott) and Ray (Goulding), and bandleaders from the 1930's.         

Duplicate of 2811.