1968-10-25, WABC, 52 min.
January 5, 1968-April 26, 1968; September 27, 1968-January 31, 1969. This hour-long variety show was staged at a different military base each week and was hosted by a guest star.
Dean Jones guest host, broadcast at the Memphis Tennessee Naval Air Base Station.
1970-02-12, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
1970-02-25, WABC, 52 min.
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.
1970-03-07, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1970-04-01, WABC, min.
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.
1970-04-01, WABC, 52 min.
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.
1970-09-13, WABC, 52 min.
Singers John Hartford and Jennifer Warren are the hosts of this musical reunion with other veterans of the Smothers Brothers' CBS series.
1970-09-24, NBC, 58 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Skits include Dean Martin visiting Joe Namath's pad, Dean, Peter Falk and Lynde trade paths in a gas station, Dean, with Shirley Jones and Peter Falk, as a married couple in a comedy farce about a bomb to blow up in a hotel.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Heart Over Mind
Performed by Dean Martin
Bidin' My Time
Performed by Dean Martin and Shirley Jones
Sonny Boy
Performed by Dean Martin and Ken Lane
Tell It All, Brother
Performed by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
Hey, Good Lookin'
Performed by Dean Martin and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
Turn the World Around
Performed by Dean Martin
Welcome to My World
Performed by Dean Martin and The Golddiggers
Everything is Beautiful
Performed by Dean Martin and The Golddiggers
1970-10-11, WCBS, 42 min.
January 29, 1969-June 13, 1972. In 1969 Glen Campbell returned to TV as host of "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour"; his regulars included Pat Paulsen, Jack Burns, John Hartford, Jerry Reed and Larry McNeeley.
1970-12-30, WABC, 52 min.
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.
Duplicate of #3340. Rerun of 10-28-1970.
1971-01-01, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-08-17, WNBC, 52 min.
July 20, 1971-September 7, 1971. This summer variety hour was hosted by the Carpenters- sister Karen and brother Richard- and also featured trumpeter Al Hirt, singer Mark Lindsay, comics (Tom) Patchett and (Jay) Tarses, and the New Doodletown Pipers.
1971-09-05, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This broadcast was a Special. This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-09-16, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This was the first broadcast of the series. This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-09-23, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-09-30, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-10-14, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-11-11, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-11-18, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-12-02, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-12-16, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-01-06, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-02-17, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-03-00, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-03-06, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-04-27, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-05-11, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-05-18, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-06-01, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-06-22, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This broadcast featured Tony Orlando (not billed) in his first television appearance with rock group, Dawn. This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-07-04, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob Hope headlines this patriotic salute. He's joined by Ed McMahon who is emcee with visits to the show by many guest stars, including sports greats.
1972-07-06, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-07-20, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-08-03, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-08-10, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1972-08-24, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1973-05-13, WNBC, 54 min.
A musical spoof of westerns. Story of a man named Sam, transported back to the 19th century to find he is the town sheriff. He becomes involved with an old prospector and his daughter, who have found a gold mine. Don Adams is the narrator.
1974-10-12, WNEW, 27 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Half-hour variety series hosted by pop singer Bobby Goldsboro.
1974-12-21, WNEW, 27 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Half-hour variety series hosted by pop singer Bobby Goldsboro.
1976-02-12, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
1976-09-26, WPIX, 54 min.
1976 (Syndicated). A one hour musical series taped in Nashville, Tennessee with a different host presiding over each program.
1976-10-02, WNEW, 27 min.
1976-1977 (Syndicated). A half hour of country and western music, hosted by Dolly Parton.
1977-03-06, WCBS, 52 min.
June 15, 1969-September 7, 1969; December 17, 1969-July 13, 1971 (CBS); 1971-1992 (Syndicated). "Hee Haw" was a fast-paced mixture of songs, skits, blackouts, and corny jokes. A syndicated version of the show appeared; by 1977 it was the nation's number-one-rated non-network show. The series was co-hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark (by the late 1980s, Owens and Clark appeared only occasionally, having made room for various guest hosts). A large stable of regular performers have been featured, including Louis M. ("Grandpa") Jones, Junior Samples, Jeannine Riley, Lulu Roman, David Akeman ("Stringbean"), Sherry Miles, Lisa Todd, Minnie Pearl, Gordie Tapp, Diana Scott, Cathy Baker and Barbi Benton.
1977-03-26, WNEW, 24 min.
1976-1977 (Syndicated). This program was joined in progress. A half hour of country and western music, hosted by Dolly Parton.
1977-03-26, WPIX, 54 min.
1976 (Syndicated). A one hour musical series taped in Nashville, Tennessee with a different host presiding over each program.
1977-04-02, WPIX, 54 min.
1976 (Syndicated). A one hour musical series taped in Nashville, Tennessee with a different host presiding over each program.
1977-10-10, CBS, 90 min.
Johnny Cash is the host for the 11th Annual Association Of Country Music Awards from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. Ronnie Milsap wins the Country Music Entertainer Of The Year Award.
1977-12-07, SYN, 38 min.
From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986.
Guests: Foster Brooks, Kenny Rogers, Jackie Vernon, and Buddy Hackett.
Kenny sings "Lucille."
1979-01-10, CBS, 90 min.
The 10th Annual Entertainer of the Year Awards, hosted by George Burns. Starring: David Copperfield, Wayland Flowers & Madame Mitzi Gaynor, Gilda Radner, Kenny Rogers, Doc Severinsen, Red Skelton, Suzanne Somers, Donna Summer, Rip Taylor, Gino Vannelli, The Village People, Dottie West, and Robin Williams.
1979-10-15, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.