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99 records found for John Davidson
#1675: CAROL BURNETT SHOW, THE
Order1972-11-15, 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.#2773: GOLDDIGGERS, THE
Order1972-12-19, WNBC, 27 min.
June 20, 1968-September 5, 1968; July 17, 1969-September 11, 1969; July 16, 1970-September 10, 1970 (NBC); 1971 (Syndicated). The Golddiggers were a group of attractive young women put together by producer Greg Garrison. Their show was a summer replacement for "The Dean Martin Show" in 1968, 1969, and 1970; in 1971 they hosted a syndicated series. The show was entitled "Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers" in 1968 and 1969. The 1968 show was set in the 1930's, and regulars included cohosts Frank Sinatra Jr., and Joey Heatherton, and Paul Lynde, Barbara Heller, Stanley Myron Handelman, Stu Gilliam, The Times Square Two, Skiles and Henderson, and the Les Brown Orchestra. In 1969 the series was hosted by Lou Rawls, Gail Martin (Dean's daughter) and Paul Lynde; other regulars included Stanley Myron Handelman, Tommy Tune, Albert Brooks, Danny Lockin, Allison McKay, Darleen Carr, and Fiore and Eldridge. The 1970 series was taped in England and titled "The Golddiggers in London"; regulars included Charles Nelson Reilly (the host), Marty Feldman, Tommy Tune and Julian Chagrin. The 1971 series was entitled simply "The Golddiggers" and featured Charles Nelson Reilly, Jackie Vernon, Barbara Heller and Alice Ghostley; unlike the summer series, it was only a half hour in length. This series continued into 1972 on WCBS.#17194: GOLDDIGGERS, THE
Order1972-12-19, WNBC, min.
June 20, 1968-September 5, 1968; July 17, 1969-September 11, 1969; July 16, 1970-September 10, 1970 (NBC); 1971 (Syndicated). The Golddiggers were a group of attractive young women put together by producer Greg Garrison. Their show was a summer replacement for "The Dean Martin Show" in 1968, 1969, and 1970; in 1971 they hosted a syndicated series. The show was entitled "Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers" in 1968 and 1969. The 1968 show was set in the 1930's, and regulars included cohosts Frank Sinatra Jr., and Joey Heatherton, and Paul Lynde, Barbara Heller, Stanley Myron Handelman, Stu Gilliam, The Times Square Two, Skiles and Henderson, and the Les Brown Orchestra. In 1969 the series was hosted by Lou Rawls, Gail Martin (Dean's daughter) and Paul Lynde; other regulars included Stanley Myron Handelman, Tommy Tune, Albert Brooks, Danny Lockin, Allison McKay, Darleen Carr, and Fiore and Eldridge. The 1970 series was taped in England and titled "The Golddiggers in London"; regulars included Charles Nelson Reilly (the host), Marty Feldman, Tommy Tune and Julian Chagrin. The 1971 series was entitled simply "The Golddiggers" and featured Charles Nelson Reilly, Jackie Vernon, Barbara Heller and Alice Ghostley; unlike the summer series, it was only a half hour in length. This series continued into 1972 on WCBS. Duplicate of # 2773
#3501: JULIE ANDREWS HOUR, THE
Order1973-02-03, WABC, 52 min.
September 13, 1972-April 28, 1973. Variety hour hosted by musical comedy star Julie Andrews and featuring Alice Ghostley and Rich Little.#5366: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-02-08, WNBC, 52 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. is the main attraction in this pilot for a projected series which ran from September 13, 1973 through December 27, 1973.#6184: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-02-08, NBC, 60 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. and splashy production numbers are the main attractions in this pilot for a projected series. Featuring Andy Griffith, Mickey Rooney, Connie Stevens, John Davidson, and ice skaters Nick Powers and Kathy Zem.#19029: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-02-08, NBC, 60 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. and splashy production numbers are the main attractions in this pilot for a projected series. Featuring Andy Griffith, Mickey Rooney, Connie Stevens, John Davidson, and ice skaters Nick Powers and Kathy Zem. Highlights: " A Shine On My Shoes," " For Once in My Life," Sammy "Rose Garden," "Joy To The World," John Davidson "52 Years on 52nd Street," Connie Stevens "I Believe in Music," Andy Griffith "If," "Winter Wonderland," John, Connie "It's Follies Time," All Duplicate of 6184.
#2782: GOLDDIGGERS, THE
Order1973-02-28, WNBC, 27 min.
June 20, 1968-September 5, 1968; July 17, 1969-September 11, 1969; July 16, 1970-September 10, 1970 (NBC); 1971 (Syndicated). The Golddiggers were a group of attractive young women put together by producer Greg Garrison. Their show was a summer replacement for "The Dean Martin Show" in 1968, 1969, and 1970; in 1971 they hosted a syndicated series. The show was entitled "Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers" in 1968 and 1969. The 1968 show was set in the 1930's, and regulars included cohosts Frank Sinatra Jr., and Joey Heatherton, and Paul Lynde, Barbara Heller, Stanley Myron Handelman, Stu Gilliam, The Times Square Two, Skiles and Henderson, and the Les Brown Orchestra. In 1969 the series was hosted by Lou Rawls, Gail Martin (Dean's daughter) and Paul Lynde; other regulars included Stanley Myron Handelman, Tommy Tune, Albert Brooks, Danny Lockin, Allison McKay, Darleen Carr, and Fiore and Eldridge. The 1970 series was taped in England and titled "The Golddiggers in London"; regulars included Charles Nelson Reilly (the host), Marty Feldman, Tommy Tune and Julian Chagrin. The 1971 series was entitled simply "The Golddiggers" and featured Charles Nelson Reilly, Jackie Vernon, Barbara Heller and Alice Ghostley; unlike the summer series, it was only a half hour in length. This series continued into 1972 on WCBS.#17726: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1973-09-17, NBC, 30 min.
- Paul Lynde
- Vincent Price
- Florence Henderson
- Nanette Fabray
- John Davidson
- Rich Little
- Charo
- Peter Marshall
- Kent McCord
- Charley Weaver
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall.
1973-10-03, WCBS, 52 min.
- John Davidson
- Sonny & Cher
- Teri Garr
- Billy Van
- Ted Zeigler
- Peter Cullen
- Freeman King
- Murray Langston
- Truman Capote
- Chastity Bono
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.1973-10-08, NBC, min.
- Johnny Carson
- Ed McMahon
- Joey Bishop
- John Davidson
- Gerri Granger
- Helen Gurley Brown
- George Kennedy
- Doc Severinsen
- Fernando Lamas
- Irwin C. Watson
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.
Guest host: Joey Bishop. Guests: George Kennedy, Fernando Lamas, John Davidson, Helen Gurly Brown, Irwin C. Watson, Gerri Granger. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content will have to be monitored and confirmed upon order request.1973-11-22, NBC, 120 min.
- John Davidson
- Tommy Tune
- Kent McCord
- Martin Milner
- Johnny Whitaker
- Rockettes
- Kathleen Freeman
- Fifth Dimension
- Johnny Nash
The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, one of the world's largest parades, is presented by the U.S. based department store chain Macy's. The parade started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit (with both parades being four years younger than Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day Parade). The two-hour parade is held in Manhattan from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thanksgiving Day, and has been televised nationally on NBC since 1952. Employees at Macy's department stores have the option of marching in the parade The 47th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade telecast live from New York City. Hosts; Martin Milner and Kent McCord Scheduled to appear in the Parade and perform are John Davidson, Fifth Dimension, Kathleen Freeman, Johnny Nash, Rockettes, Johnny Whitaker, and Tommy Tune. This "lost" parade contains the Golden Books song called: "GOLDEN MOMENTS." It should come as no surprise that many of the telecasts from the 1950s thru the early 1970's are lost, or not known to presently exist in any broadcast form, and only TWO pre-1980 parade exists in full. One archived segment of the November 22, 1973 NBC MACY's THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE resides at The Paley Center for Media, and a segment of the November 26, 1959 CBS coverage of the THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE is archived at The Paley Center for Media. Not one pre-1980 TV Thanksgiving Day Parade is archived by The Library of Congress or by UCLA Film & Television Archive. Network broadcast Kinescopes and Video were either discarded, wiped, or never recorded. Video recording software (3/4" U-Matic) was first released to the Public at great cost in 1971, and the Betamax (1975) and JVC VHS (1976) gave the public a means to record television broadcasts off the air, but, to date, it seems nobody at home elected to record a complete parade and kept it making the 1971-1979 parades more likely to be found possibly only as clips than the 1952-1971 parades. Certain footage from old telecasts has been shown in anniversary specials, showing that some still exist. Bootleg copies circa 1980 to the present have been posted on You Tube...most all playback reflecting poor to fair quality till the 2000's. During the first television years, the parade went through changes. Many of the parade's most iconic balloons were introduced in this period, such as Popeye, Bullwinkle, the Happy Dragon, Underdog, Smokey Bear, Linus the Lionhearted, Sinclair's Dino, and the first two Snoopy balloons. The toy float concept was introduced in the 1960s, with a turkey-shaped one, introduced in 1973, eventually becoming parade mascot Tom Turkey. A few notable lost parades include the 1956 parade (when Mighty Mouse crashed at Herald Square), 1965 (the debut of Underdog), and 1971 (when all the balloons had to be removed due to bad weather). Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (partially found NBC broadcasts of parade; 1953-1980) The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event held in New York City every Thanksgiving Day. The Parade was founded in 1924 as a Christmas pageant by Macy's immigrant employees who wanted to celebrate the holiday, akin to parades held for special occasions in Europe. The Parade is perhaps best known for its iconic helium balloons that depict characters from pop culture such as cartoon characters, brand mascots, and original Macy's characters. History Since 1953, NBC has held the telecast rights to the Parade prior to this, CBS broadcasted the Parade. NBC's broadcast of the Parade traditionally lasts three hours, with the first hour dedicated to performances by Broadway musicals and the Parade progressing to the finish line. The other two hours consist of the Parade itself, which features giant balloons, floats, cultural performances, celebrity appearances, and musical/talent ensembles. The Parade ends with Santa Claus riding on his own float, signaling the unofficial arrival of the holiday season. Hosts of the NBC telecast have included such personalities as Lorne Greene, Betty White (from 1963 to 1972), Kent McCord, Martin Milner (1973), Ed McMahon (from 1974 to 1981), Helen Reddy (1975), Bryant Gumbel (from 1977 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984). Availability Out of the 28 Parade broadcasts that aired on NBC between 1953 and 1980, only two (1959 & 1976) of them have surfaced in full. Video recording equipment was not readily available to the general public until 1971, meaning the 1953-1970 broadcasts have a lower chance of being found than the 1971-1980 broadcasts. Clips from various pre-1980 telecasts have been used in Parade anniversary specials produced by NBC, meaning at least parts of the broadcasts remain in the NBC archives. Notably lost parades include the 1956 Parade (when all balloons succumbed to blustery winds, with Mighty Mouse crashing in front of NBC cameras), 1960 (the debut of the Happy Dragon, Macy's longest-running singular balloon to date) and 1971 (when all the balloons had to be removed due to heavy winds and rain). Status List of Parades recorded (Kinescope/Video Tape/ Audio). # Year Status Notes 01 1953 Lost 02 1954 Lost 03 1955 Lost 04 1956 Lost 05 1957 Lost Phil Gries founder of Archival Television Audio, Inc. filmed two minutes of color 8mm film at the parade capturing images of Bill "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd riding his horse Topper, the debut of the Popeye Balloon, and the Turkey Balloon, and the Soldier Balloon. 06 1958 Partially Found. Clips of the Spaceman balloon exist, and Phil Gries founder of Archival Television Audio, Inc. filmed three minutes of 8mm color film at the parade capturing images of actor George Montgomery on horseback, Benny Goodman and band float, and the Spaceman balloon navigated by crane (helium-in-flated balloons this one year was not used because the government missile program caused a cutback in helium supplies for civilian use), 07 1959 Found (Complete Kinescope) 08 1960 Lost 09 1961 Partially Found A clip of one of the Marching Bands exist online. Partially Found Footage of Donald Duck was used as part of a special in 2011 and footage of Bullwinkle was used in 2016. 10 1962 Audio of the final five minutes ending including arrival of Santa Claus and sign off is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 11 1963 Partially Found. Footage of the start was used as part of a special in 2011. 12 1964 Partially Found 13 1965 Partially Found. Footage of the Dino balloon and the Monroe Girls Corp exist online and can be viewed on You Tube and on Facebook. 14 1966 Audio Exists of the complete parade archived in the collection of Archival Television audio, Inc. (two hours). 15 1967 Partially Found Audio of the Carlisle High School Marching Band and the first few seconds of The Happening's performance on the "Rock Candy Mountain" float exists on You Tube. 16 1968 Lost 17 1969 Partially Found Footage of the Broadway cast of Jimmy Performing exists, as does the complete audio air check archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 18 1970 Partially Found Stills of Dino and Donald Duck exist. 19 1971 Partially Found. 20 1972 The complete audio air check of the parade is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 21 1973 The complete audio air check of the parade is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 22 1974 Partially Found 23 1975 Partially Found Audio of the Christian County High School Band exists on YouTube. 24 1976 Found, and the complete Audio Audio Air Check is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 25 1977 The complete 173 minute TV Audio Air Check is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (Partial NBC and CBS television broadcasts audio recoded as broadcast simultaneously). 26 1978 Partially Found CBS' unofficial airing of the Parade is found; however, NBC's broadcast remains lost. 27 1979 Partially Found. 28 1980 Partially Lost. The majority of the 1980 Parade is found with approximately 30 minutes missing. Surviving Videos: | The 1959 Parade, the oldest surviving parade in full. The 1976 Parade, the 2nd oldest surviving parade in full. Parts of the 1972 Parade. The intro, band performances and Santa Claus from the 1979 Parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1971 parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1973 parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1977 parade and longer introduction to the 1977 Parade. The Broadway Cast of Jimmy Performing "The Mayor of New York" in 1969. Diana Ross's famous appearance in 1979. Sinclair's Dino in the 1965 Parade. The Village People performance in 1978. Tom Turkey, known in 1974 as the Toy Turkey, makes his second appearance. The Patriot Band performance in 1978. The Independence High School 76th Cavalry Band in 1978. The Salem High School Marching Band performance and Santa Claus in 1977. Mason Reese performance in 1975. The Dover High School Tornado Band performance in 1972. The Ohio Youth Choir in 1975 Audio of the Christian County High School Marching Colonels performance in 1975. The Spring Branch Sr. High School Marching Band performance in 1974. The Spring Branch Bruin Brigade performance in 1974. Audio of the Carlisle High School Marching Band performance in 1967. Short silent clips of the 1966 Parade.
1974-03-20, 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: Rodney Dangerfield, Ethel Merman, John Davidson, David Reuben. 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.#8289: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1974-06-24, NBC, 30 min.
- Paul Lynde
- Roddy McDowall
- Sandy Duncan
- John Davidson
- Charo
- Mac Davis
- McLean Stevenson
- Peter Marshall
- Karen Valentine
- Charley Weaver
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall.
1974-07-04, NBC, 60 min.
A musical/comedy salute to Independence Day. The Host: Tennessee Ernie Ford.
#17767: STARS AND STRIPES SHOW, THE
Order1974-07-04, NBC, min.
A musical/comedy salute to Independence Day. The Host: Tennessee Ernie Ford. Duplicate of # 9402.
#8290: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1974-07-16, NBC, 30 min.
- Tony Randall
- Paul Lynde
- Paul Williams
- John Davidson
- Elke Sommer
- Rich Little
- Peter Marshall
- Karen Valentine
- Alex Trebek
- Charley Weaver
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall.
#6107: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1974-10-15, NBC, 30 min.
Durable daytime game show featuring two contestants and panel of nine celebrities. Regular panelists over the years included George Gobel, Wally Cox, John Davidson, Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette), Rose Marie, and Paul Lynde. Host Peter Marshall.
Guests: Leslie Uggams, John Davidson, Marty Allen, Rich Little, Rose Marie, Paul Lynde, and others. Host Peter Marshall.1974-10-29, 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's guests are Bert Convy, John Davidson, and, The Amazing Kreskin.#3876: MAC DAVIS SHOW, THE
Order1975-01-02, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.1975-07-03, NBC, min.
Fourth annual presentation of patriotic music and variety hour starring Bob Hope and guests.
#8294: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1975-10-06, NBC, 30 min.
- Paul Lynde
- Rose Marie
- John Davidson
- Michael Landon
- Charo
- George Gobel
- Peter Marshall
- Buck Owens
- Mike Connors
- Lynn Regrave
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall.
#6369: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
Order1975-11-11, CBS, 60 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.
Co-host, John Davidson.#8816: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
Order1975-12-15, 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:Petula Clark1975-12-29, 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's guests are John Davidson, The Amazing Kreskin, Charo, and Freddy Fender.#4914: TONY ORLANDO AND DAWN
Order1976-01-21, 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.#4353: RICH LITTLE SHOW, THE
Order1976-02-02, WNBC, 52 min.
February 2, 1976-May 18, 1976. Rich Little hosted his own hour-long comedy-variety series. Other regulars included Charlotte Rae, R. G. Brown, Julie McWhirter, Joe Baker, and Mel Bishop. The show moved from Monday nights to Tuesday nights on April 27th 1976 for three remaining broadcasts...the last first run airing on May 18, 1976.
#9112: PHIL DONAHUE SHOW, THE
Order1976-04-16, 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 singer John Davidson. This program is a 20-minute excerpt.
1976-07-21, ABC, 60 min.
Sixty minute variety series hosted by British actor David Allen.
1976-09-06, 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's guests are John Davidson, Bobby Goldsboro, and Stan Kann. 60-minute excerpt.1976-10-02, WNBC, 79 min.
1976 (Syndicated). Peter Marshall hosted his own ninety-minute variety series, which featured Rod Gist, Denny Evans and Chapter 5.1976-10-13, SYN, 90 min.
1976 Peter Marshall hosted this 90-minute variety show that also featured Ron Gist, Denny Evans, and the Chapter 5 musical group.
1976-12-15, NBC, 60 min.
A Christmas special with the Davidson and Lennon families.
#8307: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1976-12-16, NBC, 30 min.
- Paul Lynde
- Pearl Bailey
- Harvey Korman
- John Davidson
- Margaret Truman
- Marty Allen
- McLean Stevenson
- Peter Marshall
- Shelley Fabares
- Jim Matheson
- Kurt Russell
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall
1976-12-22, 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. Guest Host: John Davidson. Doc Severinsen fills in for Ed McMahon on the couch.
1976-12-25, WNBC, 79 min.
1976 (Syndicated). Peter Marshall hosted his own ninety-minute variety series, which featured Rod Gist, Denny Evans and Chapter 5.#4758: SONNY & CHER SHOW, THE
Order1977-01-02, WCBS, 52 min.
February 1, 1976-August 29, 1977. In 1976, Sonny Bono and Cher were reunited in "The Sonny & Cher Show." Regulars included Ted Zeigler, Shields and Yarnell, Billy Van, and Gailard Sartain.
#8308: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1977-01-05, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall
1977-01-16, CBS, 90 min.
- Jackie Gleason
- Redd Foxx
- Milton Berle
- Bob Hope
- Groucho Marx
- Lawrence Welk
- Johnny Carson
- The Muppets
- John Davidson
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Lola Falana
- David Brenner
- Mel Tillis
- Natalie Cole
- Mortimer Snerd
- Jim Henson
- John Denver
- Toni Tenille
- Daryl Dragon
- Benji
- Kermit The Frog
Jackie Gleason is host for the seventh annual Agva (American Guild of Variety Artists) Entertainment Awards ceremony honoring outstanding entertainers in 13 categories, highlighted by Bob Hope's presentation of the Entertainer of the Year Award to Johnny Carson. Comedy performances include a routine featuring Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and Edgar Bergen, who receives the Golden Award for "a lifetime of entertaining the public." Also, a monologue by David Brenner and a magic act by Carson, and a Special Attraction of the Year award to Jim Henson. Kermit the Frog sings "Lydia the Tattooed Lady," dedicated to Groucho Marx.
1977-01-16, CBS, min.
- Jackie Gleason
- Redd Foxx
- Milton Berle
- Bob Hope
- Lawrence Welk
- Johnny Carson
- The Muppets
- John Davidson
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Lola Falana
- David Brenner
- Mel Tillis
- Natalie Cole
- Mortimer Snerd
- John Denver
- Toni Tenille
- Daryl Dragon
- Benji
Jackie Gleason is host for the seventh annual ceremony honoring outstanding entertainers in 13 categories, highlighted by Bob Hope's presentation of the Entertainer of the Year Award to Johnny Carson. Comedy performances include a routine featuring Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and Edgar Bergen, who receives the Golden Award for "a lifetime of entertaining the public." Also, a monologue by David Brenner and a magic act by Carson. Duplicate of #8136.
#8309: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1977-03-28, NBC, 30 min.
- Leslie Uggams
- Paul Lynde
- Roddy McDowall
- Rose Marie
- Ron Howard
- John Davidson
- Marty Allen
- George Gobel
- Peter Marshall
- Rosemary Forsyth
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall
#8310: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1977-04-13, NBC, 30 min.
- Leslie Uggams
- Ernest Borgnine
- Paul Lynde
- Roddy McDowall
- Rose Marie
- Ron Howard
- Jimmie Walker
- John Davidson
- George Gobel
- Peter Marshall
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall
1977-04-20, NBC, 75 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 1970s, 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.
Guest Host: John Davidson. This program is joined in progress. 75-minute excerpt.1977-08-16, 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 1970s, 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.
Guest Host: John Davidson.1977-10-23, ABC, 120 min.
- Andy Williams
- Liberace
- Redd Foxx
- Lenny Kent
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Robert Goulet
- Wayne Newton
- Rip Taylor
- Juliet Prowse
- Totie Fields
- Jack Jones
- Foster Brooks
- Don Meredith
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- John Davidson
- Don Rickles
- Anthony Newley
- Norm Crosby
- Dionne Warwick
- Charo
- Eddy Arnold
- Lola Falana
- Joan Rivers
- David Brenner
- Slappy White
- Cindy Williams
- Doc Severinson
- Mike Curb Congregation
- Lennon Sisters
- Sandy Dressler
A salute to Las Vegas. Hosts: Cindy Williams and Don Meredith
1978-03-15, 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: John Davidson, Jodie Foster, Johnny Yune, Sam Blotner. 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.1978-05-17, WABC, 52 min.
Laser effects highlight this hour of music and songs.
1979-12-19, 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.
Host: Johnny Carson. Guests: OJ Simpson, Charles Nelson Reilly, Joyce Van Patten John Davidson. 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.#6703: THAT'S INCREDIBLE
Order1981-11-16, ABC, 60 min.
March 3, 1980-April 30, 1984. Hour prime-time series hosted by John Davidson, Cathy Lee Crosby, and Fran Tarkenton who present incredible features, many staged for the program. In this broadcast, a woman describes her UFO experience while under hypnosis.