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1964-02-25, WNBC, 52 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly 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.#617: TELL US MORE
Order1964-02-27, WNBC, 18 min.
The careers of Jackie Coogan and Jackie Cooper are profiled by Conrad Nagel with additional anecdotes from John Springer.1964-02-28, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 A nostalgic Jack Paar and Hugh Downs reminiscence about their almost five years together on THE TONIGHT SHOW. They both have many funny anecdotes to share. Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).
#14457: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-02-28, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Guests are Hugh Downs (Paar's announcer and sidekick on the Tonight Show) and comedian Godfrey Cambridge. I
1964-03-01, WCBS, 17 min.
Guest performers are George Raft, Jack Carter, who satirizes "The Beatles" and John Byner, his first television appearance.#14460: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1964-03-02, CBS, min.
Jack Ruby trial in furor, New York City Mayor Robert Wagner's wife dies, General Douglas MacArthur enters the hospital. Eric Sevareid comments on the New Hampshire primary,
1964-03-05, CBS, min.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara off to Vietnam-the war is not going well there, the Vietcong increase pressure, the possibility of escalating war into the north, action report from Vietnam, US combat deaths at 115 so far, battle in Cyprus, Jack Ruby trial in Dallas-witness talks of the shooting of Oswald, General Douglas MacArthur has his gall bladder removed, Prince Constantine takes over the Greek throne following his father's death.
1964-03-06, CBS, min.
The Jack Ruby trial continues, comments from CBS newsman Eric Sevareid, Dean Rusk comments on "neutralization" for South Vietnam, a battle report from Vietnam.
#14464: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-03-06, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Tonight's episode includes a satirization feud of "That Was The Week That Was."
1964-03-06, WNBC, 24 min.
Jack Paar's guest is Jonathan Winters.#16499: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-03-06, NBC, min.
Performers include Jonathan Winters and Betty Johnson. In London, Jack conducts a man-in-the-street interview with an American tourist (Winters) and in an extended segment marking the 20th anniversary of the air invasion of Burma, he discusses the attack with Britain's Lord Louis Mountbatten, actor and ex-glider pilot Jackie Coogan and retired Colonel Phil Cochran.
#14466: HOOTENANNY
Order1964-03-09, ABC, min.
April 6th, 1963- September 12th, 1964 (ABC) Jack Linkletter hosted television's first folk music series, broadcast from a different college campus each week. Guests: The Carter Family, Eddy Arnold, comedian Vaughn Meader. Host: Jack Linkletter
1964-03-10, WNBC, 52 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly 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.#14470: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-03-13, NBC, 40 min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Jack's guest is US Attorney General Robert Kennedy. Highlights include Jack's opening monologue, clips of John F. Kennedy news conference, Helen O'Connell singing "Hello Dolly," and introduction of Robert F. Kennedy. Paar signs off by announcing the John F. Kennedy Library will open a living memorial.
#V16A: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-03-13, NBC, 40 min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack's guests are comedian George Gobel, singer Helen O'Connell and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Highlights: Attorney General Robert Kennedy reminisces about J.F.K. He discusses the new President John F. Kennedy Library to open in Boston Massachusetts. Jack Paar shows amusing press conferences with the late President.We also hear JFK's moving speech he gave at the Berlin Wall professing walls are an evil in every regard, an "offense against humanity." Robert F. Kennedy discusses his plans for the future. Bobby's first such appearance on television since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Helen O'Connell sings "Hello, Dolly"(only brief beginning is heard). INTERESTING FOOTNOTE: The day after this program was broadcast, a Dallas jury found Jack Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, and sentenced him to death. The conviction and death sentence were overturned. Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).
#19461: TRIAL OF JACK RUBY
Order1964-03-14, , min.
Verdict in the trial of Jack Ruby, murderer of JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. Judge Joe B. Brown allowed today to permit live TV coverage of the delivery of the verdict in the Jack L. Ruby murder trial.
#19462: JACK RUBY MURDER TRIAL
Order1964-03-14, , min.
Live coverage of the jury verdict in the trial of the man who killed Lee Harvey Oswald. After the guilty verdict was read, Ruby's attorney, Melvjn Belli, angrily denounced the jury and the judge in interviews with TV newsmen and Judge Joe B. Brown accused the networks of breaking their agreement with him by keeping their pool camera running after he left the bench.
1964-03-14, ABC, min.
Jack Ruby is found guilty and sentenced to death, comments from defense attorney Melvin Belli and prosecuting attorney Henry Wade. Live coverage from ABC News.
#14472: WABC NEWS WITH BILL BEUTEL
Order1964-03-14, WABC, min.
Jack Ruby trial verdict with comments from man-on-the-street, Malcolm X claims he will work for civil rights, Martin Luther King disputes Malcolm X's violence, a Vietnam war protest in New York City, Jimmy Hoffa wants a new trial. Bill Beutel reports.
1964-03-14, , 60 min.
Jack Ruby is convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the shooting and killing of alledged Kennedy assasin Lee Harvey Oswald.
#11153: JACK RUBY JURY VERDICT
Order1964-03-14, , min.
The jury in the Jack Ruby murder trial convicts Ruby for killing Lee Harvey Oswald and sentences him to death.
1964-03-15, ABC, min.
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Barry Goldwater
- Jack Ruby
- Henry Cabot Lodge
- Richard Nixon
- Martin Luther King
- Fred Foy
- Jimmy Hoffa
- Malcolm X
- Margaret Chase Smith
- William Miller
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. Topics: The Jack Ruby trial verdict, Jimmy Hoffa sentenced, Turkish-Greek strife over Cyprus.Other news: Henry Cabot Lodge wins the New Hampshire primary, comments by Nelson Rockefeller Senator Barry Goldwater, Margaret Chase Smith, William Miller, and Richard Nixon, Malcolm X separates from the Muslims, Martin Luther King comments. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
#944: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1964-03-18, WNBC, 64 min.
- Jack Benny
- Hugh Downs
- Fred Allen
- Jack Lescoulie
- Parker Kennelly
- Peter Donald
- Max Asnas
- Jim Harkins
- Kenny Delmar
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A live anniversary special salute to Fred Allen who died eight years ago in 1956. Joining Hugh Downs and Jack Lescoulie are Kenny Delmar, Parker Kennelly, Peter Donald, Max Asnas, Jim Harkins and some taped reflections by old pal Jack Benny. There are many personal reminiscences and some recreated skits live in the schedule.#3021: HERE'S EDIE
Order1964-03-19, WABC, 27 min.
September 26, 1963-March 19, 1964. This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer-comedienne Edie Adams. Don Chastain was also featured on the show.1964-03-20, WNBC, 52 min.
Eva Marie Saint, Louis Nye, Jackie Coogan, and Cass Daley join Bob Hope in this original comedy drama.1964-03-21, WCBS, 13 min.
Jackie Gleason appears in a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank Fontaine as "Crazy Guggenheim," who talks to Joe about "Owning a Compass," and sings "My Wild Irish Rose."1964-03-22, WPIX, 99 min.
David Susskind greets laugh makers Jack E. Leonard, Mel Brooks, Bill Cosby, Nipsey Russell and Jackie Kannon. Another peerless audio recording off the air by Phil Gries at the time of the original broadcast. A "lost" TV Broadcast.
#14474: VINCENT TRACY SHOW, THE
Order1964-03-24, , min.
Vincent Tracy interviews writer Bob Considine. Topics include the Jack Ruby trial and the John F. Kennedy assassination.
#14477: LET FREEDOM RING
Order1964-03-27, , 15 min.
A telephone comment by a right-wing group, Topic: Oswald-Ruby relationship, and the Warren report.
1964-03-27, WCBS, 12 min.
Jackie Gleason appears in another "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank Fontaine as "Crazy Guggenheim," who talks to Joe about "TV Quiz Programs" and sings "Easter Parade."1964-03-29, WCBS, 27 min.
Ed Sullivan's performing guests are the Kessler Twins, Jack Carter, and Harry Belafonte.#14483: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-04-03, NBC, 26 min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Guests include Oscar Levant and Robert Morley.
1964-04-03, WNBC, 52 min.
Jack Paar holds extended conversations with two old friends, Oscar Levant and Robert Morley. Levant discusses his neuroses and delivers tongue lashings to political and show-business personalities. Morley comes out in favor of obesity and also talks about his love for gambling. A filmed report on the Cannes Film Festival features Gene Kelly in an improvised dance Melina Mercouri singing "Never on Sunday" and Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren before and after stardom.
1964-04-10, WNBC, 57 min.
Jack Benny, Andy Williams, Dorothy Provine and Annette Funicello join Tennessee Ernie Ford at a backyard barbeque.1964-04-10, WNBC, 51 min.
Jack Paar's guests are Jonathan Winters, Liberace, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Eva Gabor.1964-04-10, NBC, 54 min.
Jack Benny, Andy Williams, Dorothy Provine and Annette Funicello join Ernie at a backyard BBQ, devised by Mr. Benny related to income tax reasons.
1964-04-13, ABC, 100 min.
- Donna Reed
- Steve McQueen
- Shirley Jones
- Frank Sinatra
- Jack Linkletter
- Rock Hudson
- Edward G. Robinson
- Rita Hayworth
- Jack Lemmon
- Anne Baxter
- Gregory Peck
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Patty Duke
- Anne Bancroft
- Sidney Poitier
- Julie Andrews
- Ed Begley
- Irv Kupcinet
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents its 36th annual Oscar Awards. Among the celebrities presenting awards are Julie Andrews, Anne Baxter, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Shirley Jones, Steve McQueen, Sidney Poitier, Donna Reed, Edward G. Robinson, and Frank Sinatra. Jack Lemmon is the host at the Santa Monica California Civic Auditorium. He introduces song-and-dance man Sammy Davis Jr., a short film history of the Awards, and the Award presenters, including last year's four top winners: Gregory Pick, Anne Bancroft, Ed Begley, and Patty Duke. Andy Williams, James Darren, Harve Presnell, and Kayna Ranieri sing this year's nominated songs. Behind the scenes (press room) after Oscars, short interviews with Sidney Poitier and Irv Kupcinet. Duplicate of #9460. ABC radio simulcast with announcer Jack Linkletter.
1964-04-13, ABC, min.
- Donna Reed
- Steve McQueen
- Shirley Jones
- Frank Sinatra
- Rock Hudson
- Edward G. Robinson
- Rita Hayworth
- Jack Lemmon
- Anne Baxter
- Gregory Peck
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Patty Duke
- Anne Bancroft
- Sidney Poitier
- Julie Andrews
- Ed Begley
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents its 36th annual Oscar Awards. Among the celebrities presenting awards are Julie Andrews, Anne Baxter, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Shirley Jones, Steve McQueen, Sidney Poitier, Donna Reed, Edward G. Robinson, and Frank Sinatra. Jack Lemmon is the host at the Santa Monica California Civic Auditorium. He introduces song-and-dance man Sammy Davis Jr., a short film history of the Awards, and the Award presenters, including last year's four top winners: Gregory Pick, Anne Bancroft, Ed Begley, and Patty Duke. Andy Williams, James Darren, Harve Presnell and Kayna Ranieri sing this years nominated songs.
#19410: ACADEMY AWARDS: 36TH ANNUAL
Order1964-04-13, ABC, min.
- Donna Reed
- Steve McQueen
- Shirley Jones
- Frank Sinatra
- Rock Hudson
- Edward G. Robinson
- Rita Hayworth
- Jack Lemmon
- Anne Baxter
- Gregory Peck
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Patty Duke
- Anne Bancroft
- Sidney Poitier
- Julie Andrews
- Ed Begley
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents its 36th annual Oscar Awards. Among the celebrities presenting awards are Julie Andrews, Anne Baxter, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Shirley Jones, Steve McQueen, Sidney Poitier, Donna Reed, Edward G. Robinson, and Frank Sinatra. Jack Lemmon is the host at the Santa Monica California Civic Auditorium. He introduces song-and-dance man Sammy Davis Jr., a short film history of the Awards, and the Award presenters, including last year's four top winners: Gregory Pick, Anne Bancroft, Ed Begley, and Patty Duke. Andy Williams, James Darren, Harve Presnell and Kayna Ranieri sing this years nominated songs. Duplicate of #9460.
1964-04-15, WABC, 52 min.
- Floyd Patterson
- Jack Dempsey
- Howard Cosell
- Joe Louis
- Willie Mays
- Leo Durocher
- Ralph Branca
- Ken Strong
- Arthur Daly
- Frankie Frisch
- Carl Hubbel
- Horace McMahon
- Jim Crowley
- William Shea
- Adolphus Freeman
- Bobby Thomson
Horace McMahon narrates this special review of the history of the Polo Grounds. Bobby Thomson, Ralph Branca, Willie Mays, boxing champs Joe Louis, Floyd Patterson, Ken Strong, Arthur Daly, Frankie Frisch, Leo Durocher, Jack Dempsey and Carl Hubbel review the fabulous past of the Polo Grounds, a great arena where everything but Polo was played. Produced by Howard Cosell. The Polo Grounds : requiem for an arena / a Howard Cosell production in association with WABC-TV ; producer, Howard Cosell ; director, Lou Volpicelli ; writers, Howard Huckner, Jack O'Grady. Summary: A look at the history of New York City's famed Polo Grounds, which is facing the wrecking ball very shortly. Featured are comments by sports greats Frankie Frisch, Jack Dempsey, "Sleepy" Jim Crowley, Carl Hubbell, Ken Strong, Leo Durocher, Willie Mays, Bobby Thompson, Ralph Branca, and Floyd Patterson. Also, New York Times sports columnist Arthur Daley (who comments on what happened on December 7, 1941), William Shea (the man who Shea Stadium is named after), and Polo Grounds security guard Adolphus Freeman.
#19416: JACK RUBY TRIAL
Order1964-04-15, WNDT, min.
Live press coverage of the Jack Ruby trial.
#14492: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-04-17, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Guest: Jackie Vernon. Includes monologue.
#14530: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-04-17, NBC, 22 min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Host: Jack Paar.
1964-04-17, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).
#19421: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-04-17, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Duplicate of #V17.
#14533: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1964-04-18, ABC, 19 min.
The guest host is Jimmy Durante. Guests are comedian Jack Carter and Liberace. The announcer is Dick Tufeld.
#19425: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1964-04-18, ABC, 19 min.
The guest host is Jimmy Durante. Guests are comedian Jack Carter and Liberace. The announcer is Dick Tufeld. Duplicate of #14533.
1964-04-19, ABC, min.
- Jackie Robinson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Dean Rusk
- Richard Nixon
- Medgar Evers
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Fred Foy
- Malcolm X
- Robert Kennedy
- James Farmer
- Byron Dela Beckwith
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's news: A coup in Laos, Optimistic view on the South Vietnam crisis, comment by Dean Rusk, countered by Richard Nixon, Civil rights bill still debated-comments by Lyndon Johnson, Hubert Humphrey, Martin Luther King, Robert Kennedy, the trial of Medgar Evers killer Byron Dela Beckwith leads to a hung jury, comments by James Farmer and Malcolm X, Jackie Robinson at New York's World's Fair opening. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
#19429: JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE
Order1964-04-21, CBS, min.
October 28th, 1950- September 15th, 1964 (CBS) Reruns April 28 - September 10, 1964 September 25th,1964-September 10th, 1965 (NBC) - Reruns Jack Benny's half-hour show mixed variety and situation comedy with a company of regulars. In his final first run CBS broadcast of his 14 yearlong running television weekly series (1950-1964), Jack Benny appears in a parody of the old radio show "The Whistler." Jack plays "The Fiddler" a mysterious figure who stalks the streets to the accompaniment of a haunting violin.
1964-05-01, WNBC, 51 min.
Jack Paar's guests are Jonathan Winters, Art Carney and Jayne Mansfield.