October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guest: Milt Kamen
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guests: Mort Sahl, Barbara Parkins. Barbara discusses her admiration for John Huston and her time spent in Ireland.
This program is joined in progress.
Guest: Jackie Mason
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
This program is joined in progress.
Guests: Hans Conried, Ronnie Dyson, Rodney Dangerfield.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guests: Walter Cronkite, Muhammad Ali, Walter Schirra, Joan Baez, Wayne Cochran.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: The Amazing Kreskin
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Merv expresses regret that Joey Bishop is leaving his ABC late-night talk show. 5 minute excerpt.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Joe Garagiola subbing for Merv. Guests: Ron Swoboda, Pat Henry, Ossie Davis, Selma Diamond.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guests: Rodney Dangerfield, La Lupe, Dorothy Morrison, James Rado, Jerome Ragni.
August 18, 1969 - February 11, 1972
Merv Griffin's guest is Betty Hutton ("comeback appearance").
Betty reminisces about her first Broadway stage appearance when she was 16 years old in Panama Hattie. She talks about Arthur Treacher who was a ladies man at that time, making sweet advances to her.
Betty talks about her trapeze training to do all her own aerials in The Greatest Show on Earth, Pete Condoli in Merv's Band introduced. Betty discusses her marriage to Pete living in two separate homes. Mentions her daughter 6 years old and 5 month old granddaughter.
NOTE: The date of his broadcast could be incorrectly notated based on the information stated by Betty on the program. However, IMDb and other resources do not indicate an earlier Betty Hutton TV appearance on The Merv Griffin Show.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Host: Merv Griffin.
August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972.
Joined in progress. Merv Griffin introduces Jane Wyman.who remembers first meeting Arthur Treacher in 1939
During Busby Berkeley's appearance Arthur Treacher comments on the clips being shown.
CBS signed Merv Griffin to a ninety-minute late night talk show in 1969. On hand were announcer Arthur Treacher and the Mort Lindsay Orchestra, both of whom had been with Griffin on his Westinghouse show. In September 1970 the show moved from New York to Los Angeles but to no avail, playing second best to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Most of these shows were erased by CBS and did not survive.
Jayne Wyman, Robert Wagner, Busby Berkeley, Della Reese
August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972. CBS signed Merv Griffin to a ninety-minute late night talk show in 1969. On hand were announcer Arthur Treacher and the Mort Lindsay Orchestra, both of whom had been with Griffin on his Westinghouse show. In September 1970 the show moved from New York to Los Angeles but to no avail, playing second best to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Most of these shows were erased by CBS and did not survive.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Guests are Met tenor Jan Peerce, Sen. Clairborne Pell (D., R.I.), Aliza Kashi, comedian Milt Kamen, and fashion designer Mr. Blackwell.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Former Brooklyn Dodger baseball player Jackie Robinson discusses his son's drug addiction.
Jimmy Dean is the co-host.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guest: Gore Vidal
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Co-Host: Bobby Darin.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED).
Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Merv holds a special show celebrating his first year with CBS.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
NOTE: A rare interview with Willie Sutton who relates many anecdotes about his Bank Robbing escapades.
Guests: Zsa Zsa Gabor, Willie Sutton, Dick Gregory.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guests: David Steinberg, Rex Reed.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
20th birthday salute to "Peanuts" with guests "Peanuts" creator Charles Schultz, Lee Mendelson, and Bill Mendelson. Mort Lindsay orchestra.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
20th birthday salute to "Peanuts" with guests "Peanuts" creator Charles Schultz, Lee Mendelson, and Bill Mendelson. Mort Lindsay orchestra.
Duplicate of 18889.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests: Cleo Dawson, Bill Shoemaker, Barbara Eden, John Mills.
Duplicate of #19584.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests: Cleo Dawson, Bill Shoemaker, Barbara Eden, John Mills.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
A salute to silent movies and the silent screen stars who starred in them is presented
Appearing, and briefly reminiscing with anecdotes about their experiences on the silver screen viewing a clip of their work:
Richard Arlen----------(1899-1976)
Beverly Bayne----------(1894-1982)
Betty Blythe-----------(1893-1972)
Betty Bronson----------(1906-1971)
Chester Conklin--------(1886-1971)
Jackie Coogan----------(1914-1984)
Viola Dana-------------(1897-1987)
Carter DeHaven---------(1886-1977)
Dorothy Devore---------(1899-1976)
Vivian Duncan----------(1897-1986)
Minta Durfee-----------(1889-1975)
Lillian Gish-----------(1893-1993)
Neil Hamilton----------(1899-1984)
Laura La Plante--------(1904-1996)
Babe London------------(1901-1980)
Ken Maynard------------(1895-1973)
Eddie Quillan----------(1907-1990)
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers-(1904-1999)
Mort Lindsey (Mort Lindsey Orchestra)
NOTE: Slight buzz on the sound track, but very discernable.
August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972. The first of a two-part salute to the big band era. CBS signed Merv Griffin to a ninety-minute late night talk show in 1969. On hand were announcer Arthur Treacher and the Mort Lindsay Orchestra, both of whom had been with Griffin on his Westinghouse show. In September 1970 the show moved from New York to Los Angeles but to no avail, playing second best to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Most of these shows were erased by CBS and did not survive.
August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972. The first of a two-part salute to the big band era. CBS signed Merv Griffin to a ninety-minute late night talk show in 1969. On hand were announcer Arthur Treacher and the Mort Lindsay Orchestra, both of whom had been with Griffin on his Westinghouse show. In September 1970 the show moved from New York to Los Angeles but to no avail, playing second best to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Most of these shows were erased by CBS and did not survive.
Duplicate of #5346.
August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972. The second of a two-part salute to the big band era. CBS signed Merv Griffin to a ninety-minute late night talk show in 1969. On hand were announcer Arthur Treacher and the Mort Lindsay Orchestra, both of whom had been with Griffin on his Westinghouse show. In September 1970 the show moved from New York to Los Angeles but to no avail, playing second best to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Most of these shows were erased by CBS and did not survive.
August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972. The second of a two-part salute to the big band era. CBS signed Merv Griffin to a ninety-minute late night talk show in 1969. On hand were announcer Arthur Treacher and the Mort Lindsay Orchestra, both of whom had been with Griffin on his Westinghouse show. In September 1970 the show moved from New York to Los Angeles but to no avail, playing second best to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Most of these shows were erased by CBS and did not survive.
Duplicate of #5347.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Actors who portrayed Tarzan in the movies and on television are Merv Griffin's guests.
Mike Douglas guests are Jimmy Durante, Sonny King and Beverly Sills. Durante talks candidly about the true origins of his trademark song "Inka Dinka Do," his sign off "Goodnight, Mrs. Kalabash, Wherever You Are" and how the term "Schnozzola" came to be. His down to earth philosophy is expressed in a song which he plays at the piano.
November 20, 1947-September 5, 1965 (primetime NBC); September 19, 1965-present (non-primetime NBC). Public affairs program which is the longest-running series on network television.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Academy Award Winners is the topic.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Joined in progress.
Guest James Stewart discusses his MGM contract years when every day was an 8 hour day whether you were making a film or not, his studio's programs for each actor and actress including learning diction, creating publicity, accepting acting assignments roles...small parts in big films and big parts in small films. Stewart states that actors today don't have the opportunities like he did when working 7 year contracts for a major studio.
He states that he is finally giving in and going to do a TV Series.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
On this program, Merv's guests are Sammy Davis Jr. and Desi Arnaz Jr. The program is interrupted by a CBS news bulletin regarding the latest in a series of plane hijackings.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Merv's guests are Peter Fonda and Mort Sahl
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.
From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.
Guest: Martha Mitchell
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Patricia Neal and Garson Kanin are the guests.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Co-Host: Connie Stevens
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