1968-11-20, NBC, min.
The stars of country music gather for the second annual country music awards and the first ever to be telecast.
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans serve as hosts.
Note: Numerous sources indicate the tape-delayed ceremony aired on November 20th, 1968. However, several newspaper television listings indicate the tape-delayed ceremony aired on October 30th, 1968.
1968-11-25, 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.
1968-12-05, 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).
1968-12-05, 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 # 1944.
1968-12-22, WOR, 48 min.
James Stewart is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
1968-12-22, WOR, min.
George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
Actor James Stewart is roasted.
Roastmaster: George Jessel.
1968-12-31, , min.
Mideast News
Apollo 8
Apollo 8 awards
A report on nursing homes
Edward Kennedy considered for Democratic Senate whip
Israel/Pope Paul
Vietnam war news
New Year's Eve, 1969.
1969-01-03, , min.
News events of the day, Senator Edward Kennedy defeats Senator Russell Long for assistant majority leader of the Senate, New York Congressman Adam Clayton Powell tries to obtain a seat in the House. He has been voted against twice.
1969-01-09, ABC, min.
Orson Welles recalls his famous "War Of The Worlds" radio broadcast that panicked America on Halloween night in 1938.
Howard Cosell talks with Joe Namath.
1969-01-28, ABC, min.
Howard Cosell interviews OJ Simpson who was drafted by the Buffalo Bills, on this ABC sports special.
1969-02-03, 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.
1969-02-04, NBC, 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.
Guests: Flip Wilson, Redd Foxx, Vincent Edwards.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
1969-02-19, NBC, min.
In Hollywood, Perry Como hosts the second annual awards. Perry's aide is swimmer Debbie Meyer, winner of four Olympic Gold Medals. Winners in eight categories are chosen by their fellow athletes; sportswriters choose the Pro Athlete of the Year. Nominees and celebrity presenters...Baseball, AL: Ken Harrelson, Red Sox; Frank Howard, Senators; Denny McLain, Tigers.
NL: Bob Gibson,Cardinals; Wille McCovey, Giants; Pete Rose, Reds.
Presenters: Danny Kaye, Roy Campanella, Joe Cronin. Basketball: Elgin Baylor,Lakers; Bill Russell, Celtics; Wes Unseld, Bullets. Presenters: Bill Cosby, Red Auerbach.
Football: AFL: Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Chargers; Joe Namath, Jets; Paul Robinson, Bengals. NFL: Deacon Jones, Rams; Leroy Kelly, Browns; Earl Morrall, Colts. Presenters: Charlton Heston, Vince Lombardi, Sammy Baugh. Golf: Billy Casper, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino. Presenters: Jack Benny, Sam Snead. Hockey: Jean Beliveau, Canadiens; Gordie Howe, Red Wings; Bobby Hull, Black Hawks. Presenters: Art Linkletter, NHL President Clarence Campbell. Horse Racing: Braulio Baeza, Angel Cordero, Lafitt Pincay. Presenters: Kim Novak, Willie Shomaker.
Pro Athlete of the Year nominees: Denny McLain, Earl Morrall, Joe Namath.
Sportscaster Vin Scully narrates films of the stars in action.
Dupe of 7517
1969-02-19, NBC, 60 min.
In Hollywood, Perry Como hosts the second annual awards. Perry's aide is swimmer Debbie Meyer, winner of four Olympic Gold Medals. Winners in eight categories are chosen by their fellow athletes; sportswriters choose the Pro Athlete of the Year. Nominees and celebrity presenters...Baseball, AL: Ken Harrelson, Red Sox; Frank Howard, Senators; Denny McLain, Tigers.
NL: Bob Gibson,Cardinals; Wille McCovey, Giants; Pete Rose, Reds.
Presenters: Danny Kaye, Roy Campanella, Joe Cronin. Basketball: Elgin Baylor,Lakers; Bill Russell, Celtics; Wes Unseld, Bullets. Presenters: Bill Cosby, Red Auerbach.
Football: AFL: Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Chargers; Joe Namath, Jets; Paul Robinson, Bengals. NFL: Deacon Jones, Rams; Leroy Kelly, Browns; Earl Morrall, Colts. Presenters: Charlton Heston, Vince Lombardi, Sammy Baugh. Golf: Billy Casper, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino. Presenters: Jack Benny, Sam Snead. Hockey: Jean Beliveau, Canadiens; Gordie Howe, Red Wings; Bobby Hull, Black Hawks. Presenters: Art Linkletter, NHL President Clarence Campbell. Horse Racing: Braulio Baeza, Angel Cordero, Lafitt Pincay. Presenters: Kim Novak, Willie Shomaker.
Pro Athlete of the Year nominees: Denny McLain, Earl Morrall, Joe Namath.
Sportscaster Vin Scully narrates films of the stars in action.
1969-02-20, CBS, min.
October 3rd, 1960-September 16th, 1968 (CBS)
Rural comedy set in the town of Mayberry, starring Andy Griffith as the town sheriff Andy Taylor and Don Knotts as his inept deputy. It also co-starred Ron Howard as Andy's son Opie and Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee. Jim Nabors also co-starred as Gomer Pyle. On February 15th, 1960, Griffith appeared as Sheriff Andy Taylor on the Danny Thomas Show and arrested Thomas for running a stop sign.
Two-minute opening only.
1969-02-23, WNEW, 52 min.
In this special, David Frost hosts this showcase for English comic Frankie Howard who interviews Beatle Paul McCartney. Howard also appears in different sketches. Also appearing are comic Ronnie Corbet, actress Judy Cornwell, and singers Mary Hopkins and Deena Webster.
1969-03-02, WOR, 52 min.
Willie Mays is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
1969-03-02, ABC, 30 min.
November 27, 1960-November 8, 1981. Newsmakers were interviewed by journalists on this public affairs program, ABC's counterpart of CBS's "Face The Nation" and NBC's "Meet The Press." In its earliest weeks, the series was entitled "ABC Press Conference."
Guest: Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona.
Moderator: Howard K. Smith
1969-03-02, WOR, min.
George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
HERE COME THE STARS
1969-03-02, WOR, 52 min.
George Jessel, Willie Mays, Vin Scully, Paula Stewart, Stu Gilliam, Billy Eckstine, Jane Kean, Louis Quinn, Willie McCovey, Curtis & Tracy
Willie Mays is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
Host: George Jessel
Duplicate of ATA #3000
1969-03-05, NBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "A Nite Out with the Boys" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.
This is the "A Night Out With The Boys" broadcast.
Host: Robert Goulet.
Duplicate Of #3605.
1969-03-05, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "A Nite Out with the Boys" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.
1969-03-16, WOR, 47 min.
George Burns is roasted. This program is a repeat of the show from September 15, 1968.
George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969.
Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.
Announcer is Del Moore.
1969-03-22, WCBS, 52 min.
February 5, 1967-June 8, 1969. "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" was a breath of fresh air, but to CBS the Smothers Brothers seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong things to say.
1969-03-23, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1969-04-10, 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.
1969-04-12, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Academy Award Songs" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1969-04-14, WABC, 105 min.
The best performances & achievements from 1968 are honored as the 41st Academy Awards are telecast from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. Gregory Peck introduces the "Friends of Oscar," presenters who serve as hosts. They include Ingrid Bergman, Sidney Poitier, Jane Fonda, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Wood, Walter Matthau, Diahann Carroll, Tony Curtis, Rosalind Russell, and Burt Lancaster. Frank Sinatra sings an opening number from the motion picture "Star!" Jack Albertson accepts a best supporting actor award, the first of many awards given this evening. Other
award winners and performers include Boris Levin, Abbey Lincoln, Jose Feliciano, Ruth Gordon, Marni Nixon, Henri Mancini, Don Rickles, Mel Brooks, Onna White, Aretha Franklin, Carol Reed, Bob Hope, Martha Raye (the first woman recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award), Anthony Harvey, Barbra Streisand, and John Woolf. Hank Sims introduces and closes the program.
1969-04-14, NBC, 60 min.
Television special starring the Monkees. It was to be their final performance together until 1986.
1969-04-20, NBC, 180 min.
The 23rd Annual Tony Awards is telecast live from the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City.
Hosts: Diahann Carroll and Alan King.
1969 marked the first year scenes from the nominated plays were presented.
1969-04-24, WNBC, min.
Dean Martin's last new show of the 1968-69 season features appearances by Jimmy Stewart, Raquel Welch, Victor Borge and The Golddiggers.
Dupe of #1066.
1969-04-24, WNBC, 50 min.
Dean Martin's last new show of the 1968-69 season features appearances by Jimmy Stewart, Raquel Welch, Victor Borge and The Golddiggers.
1969-04-24, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. This was the final broadcast of the season. 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).
1969-04-27, WNBC, 52 min.
Musical hour starring guitarist-singer Jose Feliciano and guest stars.
Duplicate of # 5240.
1969-04-27, WNBC, 52 min.
Musical hour starring guitarist-singer Jose Feliciano and guest stars.
1969-04-27, WNBC, 52 min.
Musical hour starring guitarist-singer Jose Feliciano and guest stars.
Duplicate Of #5240.
Note: In 2015, Jose Feliciano was given TV audio representing his first TV appearance in 1965 ("FanFare" with Al Hirt.) His appreciation and reaction seen and heard on the ATA website.
1969-04-29, NBC, 60 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 Don Rickles,
Victor Borge, Irwin Corey, Durwood Kirby, Alice Faye, and Just Us.
1969-05-05, WNBC, 54 min.
Dan Rowan and Dick Martin open this musical special which features the 1968
Grammy winners performing their hits.
Celebrities include The Temptations, Flip
Wilson, Jeannie C. Riley, The King Family, Jose Feliciano, Lou Rawls, Bobbie Gentry, Glen Campbell, Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Mama Cass Elliot, The Beatles, Nancy Sinatra, Mason Williams, Davy Jones, Bobby Goldsboro, Tiny Tim, Don Rickles,
Simon & Garfunkel, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Tom Smothers, Henry Mancini, and the Broadway cast of "Hair."
1969-05-14, WABC, 60 min.
President Richard M. Nixon talks to the American people from the White House in Washington, D.C. The main topics are the new proposals and initiatives to be taken in Vietnam, where there have been American servicemen killed in action since 1965. Howard K. Smith reacts to the speech.
1969-06-08, CBS, min.
The 21st annual primetime Emmy Awards, presented at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.
Hosts: Merv Griffin and Bill Cosby.
Outstanding comedy: Get Smart
Outstanding Dramatic Series: NET Playhouse
Outstanding Dramatic Program: Hallmark Hall Of Fame, "Teacher, Teacher."
Outstanding Variety Series: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In.
1969-06-08, WTTT, 59 min.
Remembering the one year anniversary of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, David Frost presents an interview with Kennedy (filmed on March 25, 1968). This interview, telecast for the first time, is shown in it's entirety, unedited with slates and interruptions exactly the way it was recorded. Frost indicates that this may have been the last personal interview given by the late Senator. It was recorded in a hotel room in Portland, Oregon. Senator Kennedy talks about communism, his heroes, his public image, how he would like to be remembered, the future of America and the Kennedy mystique. At the conclusion of the program, David Frost talks with George Plimpton, Steve Smith (RFK's brother-in-law and campaign manager) and Adam Malinsky (chief speech writer for RFK). They evaluate the Kennedy interview given one year previous. The broadcast concludes with a tape of Senator Edward Kennedy's eulogy for his brother at the time of Robert F. Kennedy's funeral, on June 6, 1968.
1969-06-20, CBS, min.
Senator Edward Kennedy feels President Nixon has made a commitment for a massive troop withdrawal in Vietnam.
Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1969-06-26, ABC, min.
Police officer James Loder and son of actress Hedy Lamarr, charged with manslaughter in the death of Vivian Strong, a black fourteen-year-old girl. Prince Charles gives an interview about his trip to Wales. The body of Judy Garland at funeral home in glass top casket. Last respects are paid, Lou Cioffi reports.
Howard K. Smith commentary on Senator William Fulbright.
Howard K. Smith and Frank Reynolds report.
1969-06-26, WABC, 90 min.
April 17, 1967 - December 26, 1969. THE JOEY BISHOP SHOW was one of several attempts by ABC (previously Les Crane tried and failed to attain ratings) to establish a strong late-night talk show. Bishop held the record (177) substitute hosting appearances for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, and had been quite successful. It was hoped Joey could lure away some of Carson's audience. Similar to Jack Paar, in 1960, Bishop surprised his audience on the night of November 26, 1969 and walked off the show while taping his opening monologue. The Joey Bishop late-night program lasted for one more month using guest hosts before it left the air. During three phone conversations I had with Bishop, in the early 2000's, he confirmed to me that almost ALL of his late-night shows had been erased by ABC.
Carol Burnett, Jimmy Stewart, Diahann Carroll, Glen Campbell, Ruth Gordon, Glenn Ford, others.
1969-06-29, WOR, 47 min.
Walter Brennan's life is profiled with personal anecdotes from friends James Garner, Chill Wills, Buddy Ebsen, Howard Hawks, Janet Blair, Donald O'Connor and Andy Devine. Brennan is interviewed by host Joe Hyams.
1969-07-03, ABC, min.
Vietnam report from Craig Spence. John Davenport reports.
Hosts: Howard K. Smith, Frank Reynolds
1969-07-05, WNEW, min.
Art Linkletter hosts the third annual Sportman's World Awards honoring former outstanding athletes (Victor Award).
Those appearing include: Rocky Marciano, Clint Walker, Peter De Paolo, Bob Feller, Cameron Mitchell, Sammy Baugh, Ruta Lee, and Don Budge. Performers: Della Reese, Rip Taylor, and Frankie Randall,
With commercials.
Art Linkletter host.
1969-07-07, ABC, min.
Coverage of the Ann Arbor, Michigan co-ed murder mysteries.
Eric Smith correspondent.
With commercials.
1969-07-14, ABC, min.
ABC science editor Jules Bergman on Apollo XI countdown to take-off.
1969-07-19, , min.
A car driven by Senator Edward Kennedy plunges off the Dike Bridge on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts killing passenger Mary Jo Kopechne.
1969-07-20, CBS, 300 min.
CBS, NBC, and ABC live coverage of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission, starting at 8AM NYT. CBS will institute 31 consecutive hours of coverage of the crucial moon landing maneuvers, starting from 11AM NYT on July 20th, Sunday, thru 6PM, Monday, July 21st. CBS coverage will be anchored by Walter Cronkite with special analysis by former astronaut Walter Schirra and Science writer Arthur C. Clarke.
Correspondents reporting include Walter Cronkite, Roger Mudd, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, Frank Reynolds, Howard K. Smith, Marvin Kalb, Mike Wallace, Frank McGee, and many others.
Five hours of coverage.