1959-00-00, WNBC, 60 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.
This episode of The Bell Telephone Hour begins with George Gershwin's first song in 1918, entitled "The Real American Folk Song."
An hour of George Gershwin's music performed by singers Ella Fitzgerald, Polly Bergen, and Vic Damone. Also featuring the song and dance team of Marge and Gower Champion, and pianists Andre Previn and Teddy Wilson. Donald Voorhees conducts The Bell Telephone Orchestra.
Gershwin's "Just Another Rumba" is performed for the first time.
Early songs:
"Real American Folk Song"- Polly Bergen, Marge Champion
"Do, Do, Do"- Marge Champion, Andre Previn
"Swanee"- Vic Damone
"Lady Be Good"- Gower Champion, Vic Damone
"Fidgety Feet"- Gower Champion
"Strike Up The Band"- Champions, Polly Bergen, Vic Damone
"Fascinating Rhythm"- Andre Previn
"Clap Yo Hands" "Looking For A Boy"- Polly Bergen
Love Songs:
"Man I Love"- "Embraceable You" Polly Bergen
"Love Walked In"- Vic Damone
"Our Love Is Here To Stay"- Vic Damone
"Let's Call The Whole Thing Off"- Polly Bergen, Vic Damone
"They Can't Take That Away From Me"- Polly Bergen
"Kiss And Make Up" "Mine"- Polly Bergen, Vic Damone
Music For The Piano:
Concerto in F (Second Mvt) Andre Previn
Modern Songs:
"Slap That Bass"- Ella Fitzgerald, Teddy Wilson Trio
"S Wonderful "- Ella Fitzgerald, Teddy Wilson Trio
"Lady Be Good" "Summertime"- Ella Fitzgerald
Music For Dancing:
Variations on "I Got Rhythm"- Marge and Gower Champion
New Song:
"Just Another Rumba"- Polly Bergen, Marge and Gower Champion.
Narrated by Ira Gershwin.
1961-04-22, WNTA, 27 min.
This was the "Trip To Paris" broadcast. John Conte was host for this half-hour series of 39 easy listening programs, produced in England and syndicated in the U.S. The program featured the Mantovani orchestra, headed by the star of the program, Mantovani, and a guest star each week. Mantovani's U.S. debut aired on WNET Channel 13 in New York on April 15, 1961 with singer Dorothy Collins in a salute to the "Silver Screen."
1961-05-13, WNTA, 27 min.
This was the "Songs Of Irving Berlin" broadcast. John Conte was host for this half-hour series of 39 easy listening programs, produced in England and syndicated in the U.S. The program featured the Mantovani orchestra, headed by the star of the program, Mantovani, and a guest star each week. Mantovani's U.S. debut aired on WNET Channel 13 in New York on April 15, 1961 with singer Dorothy Collins in a salute to the "Silver Screen."
1961-09-24, WNBC, 52 min.
"Who Is Harold Arlen?" That's what the cab driver who drives Arlen to the studio wants to know. A 60-minute taped answer is offered by Peggy Lee, Vic Damone, La Vern Baker, Joanie Sommers and Paul Weston's orchestra. Bing Crosby narrates films tracing Arlen's songwriting career.
1962-08-23, KNBC, 15 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963.
Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
Host Vic Damone
Guests
Frank Gorshin (comedian-impressionist)
Jack Jones (singer)
Laurindo Almeida (Brazilian jazz guitarist)
Ruth Olay (West Coast Jazz singer)
Jack Marshall (lutentist)
Highlights:
Joined in progress, Jack Jones singing "Lollipops and Roses."
Later he sings "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World."
Singer of Jazz, Ruth Olay sings one number. It is a rare example of her television guest starring appearances (1957-1963). The song opens with an introduction to a Jazz instrumental with a narrator stating:
"You've got to flip for St. Louis. They got there from cardinals to seals to chimpanzees. Society cats who make the scene at the Chase Hotel. And, the kind of cats who dig back alley joints."
Ruth Olay sings:
"One name that walks right by my door today,
That man, man, walks right by my door today,
No let up. Just get goin' on his way.
Always thinking I can't hold on much more.
I can't hold on much more,
Seems like everyday I love you more than the day before.
You've been gone two years. I hope it ain't a gonna be two years more,
I need lovin bad, I'm keeping' mine in store.
Yea, when you come home I'm gonna lock you up baby like I did before, in a small pad up the California shore. And tell them all you've gone...
And lock this door and throw away the keys."
There are two solo performances by classical guitarist
Laurindo Almeida, including "Bad and the Beautiful."
Impressionist Frank Gorshin imitates Marlon Brando and Boris Karloff. Also, he sings "Mack the Knife."
NOTE:
THIS AUDIO RECORDING HAS INTERMITTENT ISSUES. IT IS A VERY DISCERNABLE, RECORDED DIRECT LINE AIR CHECK WITH EXCELLENT CLEAN PLAYBACK TONE AND VOLUME BUT THE OVER 60 YEAR OLD AUDIO TAPE HAS "CUPPING" ISSUES AND INTERMITTANTLY THE RECORDED PLAYBACK AUDIO PRODUCES A VERY SLIGHT "WOBBLING SOUND EFFECT."
HOWEVER, ENJOYABLE LISTENING TO SUCH RARE "UNAVAILABLE" PROGRAMMING.
1963-07-25, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963.
his was the first broadcast of the second season.
Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
1963-08-01, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
1963-08-15, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
Guests include Mel Torme, Frances Faye, Charlie Barnet, Eduardo Sasson, the Eddie Cano Quartet, and comedians Dick Gautier, Ronnie Schell and Dick Patterson. the comics run through their routines from night-club settings in Dallas, San Francisco and Minneapolis.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"All Right, Ok, You Win".........................Vic Damone
"Panchito"..............................Eddie Cano Quartet
"Malaguena"...............................Eduardo Sasson
"Cherokee," "Pompton Turnpike," "Skyliner".....Charlie Barnet
"Bess, You is My Woman Now"......Mel Torme, Francis Faye
1963-08-22, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
1963-08-29, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
1963-09-05, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
On this broadcast, Vic Damone's guests are singer Della Reese, at ta New Orleans bistro; Prof. Irwin Corey, getting laughs on the beach at Malibu; Matt Dennis, Nellie Lutcher, Page Cavanaugh and Frances Faye playing and singing in various clubs; and the Rhythmn Masters jazz combo on the fantail of a navy minesweeper.
Vic Damone performs on a football gridiron.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"Hold That Tiger"..........................Rhythm Masters
"Boggie Blues"...............................Anita O'Day
"Call Me Irresponsible"......Vic Damone
"Bye, Bye Blackbird",,,,Dennis, Lutcher, Cavanaugh, Faye
"The Best thing for You Is me," "Someday"..........Della Reese
1963-09-12, WNBC, 27 min.
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. This was the final broadcast of the series. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons.
1964-02-15, WCBS, 52 min.
September 29, 1963-March 29, 1964. Variety show hosted by Judy Garland.
1965-06-01, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
1965-06-21, 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.
1965-10-07, WNBC, 52 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).
1965-11-00, ABC, 60 min.
Host Judy Garland welcomes guests Gene Baylos and Vic Damone.
Host: Judy Garland.
1965-11-01, 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.
1965-11-28, WABC, 54 min.
The story of Red Riding Hood and the wolf who tells
Red he wants to make friends with her. Complete broadcast, but no opening.
1966-02-21, 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.
1966-02-21, WNBC, 00 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.
1966-06-09, WNBC, 27 min.
April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
1966-07-13, WCBS, 57 min.
June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.
1966-08-11, WNBC, 27 min.
April 21, 1966-September 1, 1966. Half-hour musical variety series co-hosted by Fred Finn and Mickie Finn. Fred led the band while Mickie played the banjo.
1966-09-18, 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.
1966-12-15, NBC, 52 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).
Dupe Of # 1909.
1966-12-15, WNBC, 52 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).
1967-00-00, NBC, 12 min.
June 7th, 1967- September 1967
The Vic Damone Show was a summer replacement series for the Dean Martin Show. Regulars included Gail Martin, (Dean's daughter) and Carol Lawrence. The Series was rerun on NBC in the summer of 1971.
Guests: Peggy King, comedian Alan King.
1967-01-18, NBC, 90 min.
The shows expands to 90 minutes to cover Bob's 15-day Christmas visit to Vietnam, the Philippines, Wake Island, and Guam. Guests include Phyllis Diller, Vic Damone, Anita Bryant, and actress Joey Heatherton.
1967-02-12, 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.
1967-04-12, WNBC, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-June 10, 1968. An all-purpose hour hosted by Danny Thomas. Presentations include musical programs, comedy and variety hours, and filmed dramas. Of the series' 22 shows, only 6 were taped and devoted to variety, comedy or musical specials.
A variety program recreating the old fashioned block party, with various ethnic groups represented.
1967-04-16, NBC, 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.
Dupe of # 1227 and repeat of 9-18-66.
1967-08-31, NBC, 60 min.
June 7th, 1967- September 1967
The Vic Damone Show was a summer replacement series for the Dean Martin Show. Regulars included Gail Martin, (Dean's daughter) and Carol Lawrence. The Series was rerun on NBC in the summer of 1971.
1967-08-31, NBC, 60 min.
June 7th, 1967- September 1967
The Vic Damone Show was a summer replacement series for the Dean Martin Show. Regulars included Gail Martin, (Dean's daughter) and Carol Lawrence. The Series was rerun on NBC in the summer of 1971.
1967-10-02, WNBC, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-June 10, 1968. An all-purpose hour hosted by Danny Thomas. Presentations include musical programs, comedy and variety hours, and filmed dramas. Of the series' 22 shows, only 6 were taped and devoted to variety, comedy or musical specials.
1968-02-21, CBS, 57 min.
December 27, 1967-May 22, 1969. Jonathan Winters as host of a Wednesday-night variety hour. Joining him were Abby Dalton, Cliff Arquette, Pamela Rodgers, Alice Ghostley and Paul Lynde.
1968-12-09, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.
1970-03-07, WABC, 52 min.
September 26, 1969-July 4, 1970. Hour-long variety series starring Jimmy Durante and the singing Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Janet, Kathy, and Peggy).
1971-07-08, WNBC, 52 min.
July 8, 1971-August 19, 1971. This was the Return Premiere Show broadcast. Vic Damone hosts a seven-week variety series (the shows were first telecast in 1967). Regulars: Carol Lawrence and Gail Martin (Dean's daughter).
1971-07-15, WNBC, 52 min.
July 8, 1971-August 19, 1971. This broadcast was interrupted by a Presidential announcement regarding China. Vic Damone hosts a seven-week variety series (the shows were first telecast in 1967). Regulars: Carol Lawrence and Gail Martin (Dean's daughter).
1971-07-22, WNBC, 52 min.
July 8, 1971-August 19, 1971. Vic Damone hosts a seven-week variety series (the shows were first telecast in 1967). Regulars: Carol Lawrence and Gail Martin (Dean's daughter).
1971-07-29, WNBC, 52 min.
July 8, 1971-August 19, 1971. Vic Damone hosts a seven-week variety series (the shows were first telecast in 1967). Regulars: Carol Lawrence and Gail Martin (Dean's daughter).
1972-04-27, WNBC, 52 min.
Sketches include spoofs of "The Godfather" and "Adam-12." This is Bob's last Special of the season.
1972-04-27, WNBC, min.
Sketches include spoofs of "The Godfather" and "Adam-12." This is Bob's last Special of the season.
Duplicate of 5116.
1975-11-18, NBC, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
Johnny Carson's guests are Suzanne Pleshette, Don Rickles, and Vic Damone.
1976-01-20, SYN, 90 min.
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: Jackie Gleason
1976-03-04, WNBC, 45 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
Guest: Singer Vic Damone discusses his show business career with host Tom Snyder.
Host: Tom Snyder
This program is a 45-minute excerpt.
1976-03-05, WNBC, 60 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1976-07-23, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1976-11-09, SYN, 90 min.
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
Mike Douglas celebrates the 15th anniversary of his show. Included is a tour of the Walt Disney studio in Orlando, Florida, with Shelley Winters, Don Knotts, Julie Sommers, Dean Jones, Don Rickles, Fred Travalena, Vic Damone, Harold Kennedy, Diana Nyad, Bob Mackie, Gene Hackman, and Liza Minnelli.
Co-Host: Anthony Newley.