1970-09-20, CBS, min.
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971
ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN)
Television's longest running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955 to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles.
Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half-year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive.
The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture.
Host: Ed Sullivan. Entertainer Of The Year Awards from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Guest: Tom Jones wins most popular male singer of the year award and sings " Cabaret."
1970-11-11, 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.
Guests: Karen Valentine,James Brolin, Danny Thomas, Carol Burnett, John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Marlo Thomas, Robert Young.
Monologue plus 49th Annual Photoplay Awards. Johnny Carson receives Photoplay Award for outstanding TV entertainer.
1970-11-16, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob presents his third annual Vaudeville Show in comedy, music and song.
1971-04-03, WABC, 52 min.
January 23, 1971-May 8, 1971. Hour-long variety show hosted by Pearl Bailey.
1971-04-03, ABC, 00 min.
January 23, 1971-May 8, 1971. Hour-long variety show hosted by Pearl Bailey.
Dupe Of Number 4179.
1971-12-21, WABC, 52 min.
A survey in songs and comedy sketches of the advantages and disadvantages of city versus country living.
1972-03-15, WABC, 52 min.
Danny Thomas encounters problems in trying to put together a television special with guests who have ideas of their own about how to produce a program.
1972-11-02, 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).
1973-01-05, WNBC, 39 min.
Merv Griffin's guests are Danny Thomas, Rose Marie and Rich Little.
1973-02-21, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1973-03-27, NBC, min.
Bob Hope and guests present sports awards to athletes in various sports, honoring outstanding professional and amateur athletes.
Scheduled presenters Sammy Davis Jr., Fred MacMurray, Danny Thomas and John Wayne introduce the winners, selected by sports fans from across the country. The show also features clips of the nominees in action.
Duplicate of #7751.
1973-03-27, NBC, 60 min.
Bob Hope and guests present sports awards to athletes in various sports, honoring outstanding professional and amateur athletes.
Scheduled presenters Sammy Davis Jr., Fred MacMurray, Danny Thomas and John Wayne introduce the winners, selected by sports fans from across the country. The show also features clips of the nominees in action.
1973-09-19, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1973-12-04, WABC, 52 min.
A satirical stroll down an adult version of "Sesame Street."
1973-12-04, WABC, min.
A satirical stroll down an adult version of "Sesame Street." Other outstanding segments include a testimonial roast with Rich Little playing all the participants.
Duplicate of #5020.
1974-01-16, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1974-02-06, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
Special appearance by Danny Thomas. Slight variation in sound volume for a few seconds at beginning of broadcast.
1974-12-29, WCBS, 53 min.
On the day of his funeral service, a memorial to Jack Benny, featuring excerpts from his radio and television programs. Benny is heard on The Ed Sullivan Show & The Dinah Shore Show. There are words of praise from Danny Kaye, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Mel Blanc, Dennis Day, Don Wilson, and Frank Nelson. At his funeral service, CBS correspondent Richard Threlkeld reports. There are comments from Milton Berle, Danny Thomas, Ronald Reagan, & Bob Hope. Also interviewed is William S. Paley. Written & hosted by Charles Kuralt.
1975-01-17, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1975-01-22, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.
1975-01-22, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.
1975-02-12, WABC, 78 min.
Danny Thomas is the host of a Monty Hall roast. Ted Knight, Pat Henry, Betty White, Henny Youngman, Peter Marshall and Steve Landesberg are all there to fry Monty.
1975-02-27, WNBC, 52 min.
Jackie Gleason plays the fatted calf to a host of roasters, including Gene Kelly, Milton Berle, Phyllis Diller, Art Carney, Sid Caesar, Danny Thomas, Frank Gorshin, Nipsey Russell, Audrey Meadows, Sheila MacRae and Foster Brooks in this "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" from the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.
1975-02-27, NBC, 52 min.
Jackie Gleason plays the fatted calf to a host of roasters, including Gene Kelly, Milton Berle, Phyllis Diller, Art Carney, Sid Caesar, Danny Thomas, Frank Gorshin, Nipsey Russell, Audrey Meadows, Sheila MacRae and Foster Brooks in this "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" from the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.
Dupe Of # 2120.
1975-03-04, CBS, min.
The first People's Choice Awards are telecast.
Host: Richard Crenna.
Award Winners: Movies
Favorite Actor: John Wayne
Favorite Actress: Barbra Streisand
Favorite Picture: The Sting
Television:
Favorite Comedy: All In The Family
Favorite Drama: The Waltons
Favorite Female Performer: Mary Tyler Moore
Favorite Male Performer: Alan Alda
Favorite All-Around Female Performer: Carol Burnett
Favorite All-Around Male Performer: Bob Hope
Favorite Television Variety Show: Carol Burnett
1975-03-14, NBC, 60 min.
1974-1980 (Syndicated). Ninety-minute talk show, hosted by Dinah Shore. The program was seen daytime in most markets. In 1979, the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" as Dinah employed a weekly co-host. In some markets "Dinah!" ran for 60 minutes...edited version of the 90 minutes show.
1976-01-07, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.
1976-05-05, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. This program is a repeat. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.
1976-10-07, SYN, 60 min.
1970-1996- Nationally Syndicated.
In 1977 Phil Donahue shifted his base of operations to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio and the show's title became known simply as "Donahue," a one-hour show usually devoted to a single topic or guest.
The guest is Danny Thomas.
1976-11-28, CBS, 100 min.
A bevy of stars gathers to participate in this television salute to Lucille Ball on her 25th anniversary with CBS.
1976-12-15, WNBC, 52 min.
Roastee Danny Thomas is on the receiving end of quips by Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Gene Kelly, Orson Welles, Howard Cosell, Jimmie Walker, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi, Charo, Jan Murray, Charlie Callas, Nipsey Russell and Harvey Korman.
1976-12-15, WNBC, min.
Roastee Danny Thomas is on the receiving end of quips by Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Gene Kelly, Orson Welles, Howard Cosell, Jimmie Walker, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi, Charo, Jan Murray, Charlie Callas, Nipsey Russell and Harvey Korman.
Duplicate of #2118.
1976-12-15, NBC, 52 min.
Roastee Danny Thomas is on the receiving end of quips by Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Gene Kelly, Orson Welles, Howard Cosell, Jimmie Walker, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi, Charo, Jan Murray, Charlie Callas, Nipsey Russell, and Harvey Korman.
Dupe Of # 2118.
1977-11-24, , 60 min.
NOTE: This television audio air check was recorded DISTORTED.
It plays back and can be discerned but the quality of the playback cannot be improved and therefore does not meet ATA standards and will not be distributed.
A musical special starring Dionne Warwick.
"MONSANTO NIGHT PRESENTS DIONNE WARWICK"
presented by Montgomery Ward.
Original air date - April 6, 1975.
1977-12-02, SYN, 51 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests: Danny Thomas, Mel Tillis, Lonnie Shorr.
1978-01-13, WABC, 52 min.
January 23, 1976-January 19, 1979. The first variety hour hosted by a brother-and-sister team. Additional regulars included Jim Connell and Hank Garcia.
1978-10-13, SYN, 22 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Guests: Danny Thomas, Lonnie Shorr,
Songs are: "I Wish You A Happy Birthday," and "New York, New York."
1979-04-09, ABC, min.
The 51st Annual Academy Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Johnny Carson hosted the awards for the first time. John Wayne, making his final public appearance, presents the award for best picture, "The Deer Hunter." Wayne died two months later of stomach cancer at age 72.
Best Actor: John Voight
Best Actress: Jane Fonda
Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Walken
Best Supporting Actress: Maggie Smith
1980-09-06, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob Hope looks at the Fall 1980 television season. This was the "A Comic Romp Through Prime Time" broadcast.
1980-09-14, SYN, 21 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
Guests: Danny Thomas, Sheree North.