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152 records found for Sammy Davis Jr.
#3067: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1969-03-15, WABC, 52 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."#4814: THIS IS TOM JONES
Order1969-09-25, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.#3072: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1969-10-18, WABC, 52 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."1969-10-19, SYN, 60 min.
- Doodletown Pipers
- Jack E. Leonard
- Frank Sinatra
- Jack Benny
- Nancy Sinatra
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Arte Johnson
- Frank Sinatra Jr.
- Thunderbirds
Frank Sinatra Jr. in his first television special, filmed in and around Las Vegas. The 25-year-old tours the strip (singing "Downtown") views the awesome sandstone formations at Valley Of Fire State Park ("The World Is Full Of Beautiful Things"), performs with his band ("Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You") ("Quiet Nights") and is joined on stage by his father for ("All Or Nothing At All") one of Frank Sr's early hits. In guest appearances: Jack Benny, Sammy Davis Jr. with an energetic song and dance at Hoover Dam; Nancy Sinatra ("Light My Fire"); The Doodletown Pipers ("Cool Water") ("The Happening"):Arte Johnson doing his zany Laugh-In characterizations, comic Jack E. Leonard, and The flying Thunderbirds, precision Air Force aerobatic team.
#3078: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1969-11-01, WABC, 52 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."#19108: ROWAN AND MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN
Order1969-11-24, NBC, 52 min.
January 22, 1968-May 14, 1973. Inspired by Ernie Kovacs' approach to comedy, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin hosted this series of fast-moving sight gags, one-liners, short skits, and blackouts. The shows was an immediate hit and reflected the pace of TV comedy shows to follow. Among the many regulars on the show were Dennis Allen, Chelsea Brown, Ruth Buzzi, Judy Carne, Byron Gilliam, Arte Johnson, Ann Elder, Johnny Brown, Henry Gibson, Teresa Graves, Richard Dawson, Larry Hovis, Goldie Hawn, Gary Owens, Jeremy Lloyd, Dave Madden, Lily Tomlin, Nancie Phillips, Pamela Rodgers, Alan Sues, Barbara Sharma, and Jo Anne Worley.
Guest: Sammy Davis, Jr.
1970-01-14, WNBC, 52 min.
Dan Rowan & Dick Martin take a swipe at TV with a host of many guest stars.1970-01-14, WNBC, 52 min.
Dan Rowan & Dick Martin take a swipe at TV with a host of many guest stars. A duplicate of #5428.
#2001: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1970-01-15, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).#16301: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1970-01-15, WNBC, 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 #2001
1970-02-07, WABC, 52 min.
- Jack Benny
- Jimmy Durante
- Liberace
- Debbie Reynolds
- Nat King Cole
- Milton Berle
- Martha Raye
- Sid Caesar
- Ed Wynn
- Van Johnson
- Kate Smith
- Gloria Swanson
- Mrs. Miller
- Don Adams
- Joey Forman
- Bert Lahr
- Tim Conway
- Fred Astaire
- Buster Keaton
- Buddy Rich
- Bette Davis
- Bing Crosby
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- David Janssen
- Perry Como
- Donald O'Connor
- Edgar Bergen
- Don Rickles
- Dan Rowan
- Dick Martin
- Peter Lawford
- Imogene Coca
- Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
- Tiny Tim
- Eydie Gorme
- Herb Albert
- Ethel Merman
- Ray Bolger
- Ella Fitzgerald
- James Brown
- Marty Allen
- Petula Clark
Bing Crosby who hosted opening night at the palace on Jan. 4, 1964, brings down the curtain with a large sampling of highlights from the past six years. Celebrities include Nat King Cole, Ed Wynn, Eydie Gorme, Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, Fred Astaire, Ethel Merman, Martha Raye, Ray Bolger, Jimmy Durante, Mrs. Miller, Sammy Davis Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Don Adams, Marty Allen, Jack Benny, Edgar Bergen, Milton Berle, Burns & Schreiber, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Petula Clark, Perry Como, Tim Conway, Bette Davis, Joey Forman, David Janssen, Van Johnson, Buster Keaton, Bert Lahr, Peter Lawford, Liberace, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Buddy Rich, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Kate Smith, Gloria Swanson and Tiny Tim.1970-02-07, WABC, min.
- Jack Benny
- Jimmy Durante
- Liberace
- Debbie Reynolds
- Nat King Cole
- Milton Berle
- Martha Raye
- Sid Caesar
- Ed Wynn
- Van Johnson
- Kate Smith
- Gloria Swanson
- Mrs. Miller
- Don Adams
- Joey Forman
- Bert Lahr
- Tim Conway
- Fred Astaire
- Buster Keaton
- Buddy Rich
- Bette Davis
- Bing Crosby
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- David Janssen
- Perry Como
Bing Crosby who hosted opening night at the palace on Jan. 4, 1964, brings down the curtain with a large sampling of highlights from the past six years. Celebrities include Nat King Cole, Ed Wynn, Eydie Gorme, Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, Fred Astaire, Ethel Merman, Martha Raye, Ray Bolger, Jimmy Durante, Mrs. Miller, Sammy Davis Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Don Adams, Marty Allen, Jack Benny, Edgar Bergen, Milton Berle, Burns & Schreiber, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Petula Clark, Perry Como, Tim Conway, Bette Davis, Joey Forman, David Janssen, Van Johnson, Buster Keaton, Bert Lahr, Peter Lawford, Liberace, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Buddy Rich, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Kate Smith, Gloria Swanson and Tiny Tim. Dupe of #1087.
1970-02-14, WABC, 52 min.
September 26, 1969-July 4, 1970. Hour-long variety series starring Jimmy Durante and the singing Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Janet, Kathy, and Peggy).#4838: THIS IS TOM JONES
Order1970-04-02, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.#6093: BEST ON RECORD, THE
Order1970-05-07, NBC, 60 min.
- Peggy Lee
- Jack Jones
- Johnny Cash
- Bill Cosby
- The Fifth Dimension
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Dionne Warwick
- Henry Mancini
- Blood,Sweat & Tears
- The Nashville Brass
- The Isley Brothers
The record industry's 12th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Performers include Jack Jones, The Isley Brothers, The Nashville Brass, Dionne Warwick, Blood,Sweat & Tears, Johnny Cash, The Fifth Dimension, Peggy Lee, Henry Mancini, Sammy Davis Jr., and others. Bill Cosby offers a comedy monologue.1970-05-18, WNBC, 52 min.
This was the "Sammy Davis Jr. in Europe" Special.#7323: PLAYBOY AFTER DARK
Order1970-07-21, KTLA, 00 min.
January 18th, 1969-1970 Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner hosts a party at his home with celebrity guests in this syndicated television series. Regulars are Nanci Roberts and Chris Cranston.
1970-08-02, PBS, 00 min.
Host Dick Spangler interviews Sammy Davis Jr.
#7243: THE KLOWNS
Order1970-11-15, NBC, 00 min.
Performances by members of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.
#7011: BLACK JOURNAL
Order1971-03-29, PBS, 00 min.
1968-1976 Long-running Public Affairs program, focusing on issues of concern to black Americans. A forerunner to Tony Brown's Journal. Hosted by Lou House and William Greaves. Rapping with Sammy Davis Jr.
#16569: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE
Order1971-04-05, WNBC, min.
Bob Hope closes out his 21st season on television with this "Comedy Tonight" Special. Duplicate of #5109.
#5109: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE
Order1971-04-05, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob Hope closes out his 21st season on television with this "Comedy Tonight" Special.1971-05-20, NBC, 70 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.
#10041: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1971-05-26, CBS, 60 min.
October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime 1965-1969 Syndicated August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS 1972-1986- Syndicated. From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986. On this program, Merv's guests are Sammy Davis Jr. and Desi Arnaz Jr. The program is interrupted by a CBS news bulletin regarding the latest in a series of plane hijackings.
#5220: SULLIVAN YEARS, THE
Order1971-10-17, WCBS, 78 min.
- Jack Benny
- Jerry Lewis
- Ed Sullivan
- Alan King
- Elvis Presley
- The Beatles
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Joan Sutherland
- Irving Berlin
- Shirley Verrett
- Fonteyn and Nureyev
- Wayne and Schuster
- The Moiseyev Ballet
Ed Sullivan is host for a presentation of the most memorable segments from his former series, The Ed Sullivan Show; presenting unique, special or major performances by the most famous performers of past years, including some who made first appearances on the show or were provided with special showcasing; including: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lewis, the Beatles, Nureyev and Fonteyn, the Moiseyev Ballet; Jerry Lewis as a solo, Jack Benny, segments from the show devoted to the music of Irving Berlin, Sammy Davis Jr., Alan King, Wayne and Schuster, Joan Sutherland, Shirley Verrett and many others.#5193: CITY VERSUS COUNTRY
Order1971-12-21, WABC, 52 min.
- Joey Bishop
- Danny Thomas
- Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Howard Cosell
- Milton Berle
- Phil Silvers
- Sid Melton
- Florence Henderson
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Anne Murray
- George Lindsay
A survey in songs and comedy sketches of the advantages and disadvantages of city versus country living.1972-02-27, WNBC, 51 min.
Bob Hope presents a tribute to Vaudeville with guests Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Petula Clark, Juliet Prowse, and Pearl Bailey. Prowse. Duplicate of # 1109.
1972-02-27, WNBC, 51 min.
Bob Hope presents a tribute to Vaudeville with guests Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Petula Clark, Juliet Prowse, and Pearl Bailey.
1972-02-27, WNBC, min.
Bob Hope presents a tribute to Vaudeville with guests Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Petula Clark, Juliet Prowse, and Pearl Bailey. A duplicate of #1109.
1972-02-27, WNBC, 51 min.
Bob Hope presents a tribute to Vaudeville with guests Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Petula Clark, and Juliet Prowse. Dupe Of # 1109.
#5113: BOB HOPE SPECIAL, THE
Order1972-02-27, WNBC, 52 min.
A Vaudeville Special with Bob and his guests.#2616: FLIP WILSON SHOW, THE
Order1972-03-02, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.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.#10054: NANCY WILSON SPECIAL, THE
Order1972-03-27, ABC, 60 min.
Singer Nancy Wilson's first television special. She welcomes guests Sammy Davis Jr, Henry Mancini, Mike Douglas, and The Staple Singers.
#19069A: FRIARS ROAST: SAMMY DAVIS, JR.
Order1972-03-29, ABC, min.
Muhammad Ali, Red Buttons, Henny Youngman, Alan King, Jack Carter, Sammy Davis Jr, George Kirby, Bill Russell, Carroll O'Connor, Peter Lawford Carroll O'Connor is host for this roasting of Sammy Davis, Jr
1972-04-10, NBC, 240 min.
- Red Buttons
- Jane Fonda
- Alan King
- Jack Lemmon
- Ann-Margret
- Betty Grable
- Helen Hayes
- Joel Grey
- Natalie Wood
- Sandy Duncan
- Raquel Welch
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Charlie Chaplin
- Jill St. John
- Joey Heatherton
- Leslie Caron
- Cloris Leachman
- James Caan
- Isaac Hayes
- Dick Haymes
- Gene Hackman
- Ben Johnson
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Vittorio DeSica
- Michael Legrand
- Richard Chamberlin
- Jennifer ONeill
The 44th annual Academy Award presentations from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Hosts are Helen Hayes, Alan King, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jack Lemmon. Betty Grable, battling cancer, makes one of her last public appearances and Charlie Chaplin receives an honorary award for the incalculable effects he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century. Chaplin receives a twelve minute standing ovation.
#16847: ACADEMY AWARDS: 44TH ANNUAL
Order1972-04-10, NBC, 240 min.
- Red Buttons
- Jane Fonda
- Alan King
- Jack Lemmon
- Ann-Margret
- Betty Grable
- Helen Hayes
- Joel Grey
- Natalie Wood
- Sandy Duncan
- Raquel Welch
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Charlie Chaplin
- Jill St. John
- Joey Heatherton
- Leslie Caron
- Cloris Leachman
- James Caan
- Isaac Hayes
- Dick Haymes
- Gene Hackman
- Ben Johnson
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Vittorio DeSica
- Michael Legrand
- Richard Chamberlin
- Jennifer ONeill
The 44th annual Academy Award presentations from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Hosts are Helen Hayes, Alan King, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jack Lemmon. Betty Grable, battling cancer, makes one of her last public appearances and Charlie Chaplin receives an honorary award for the incalculable effects he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century. Chaplin receives a twelve minute standing ovation. Duplicate of #7504.
1972-10-07, WNBC, 52 min.
This was "The Magic of Sammy Davis Jr." Special.#7527: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1972-11-19, WRGB, 59 min.
- Sonny King
- Joan Crawford
- Bing Crosby
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Bruno Sammartino
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- The Spoiler
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- El Olympico
- Chuck OConnor
- Charlie Fulton
- Tony Garea
- Lou Albano
- Joe McHugh
- Joe Turco
- Dick Cometti
- Bobby Paul
- Black Jack Slade
- Bobby Burns
- Bill Sands
- Lou Super
- Chuck Wepner
ALL STAR WRESTLING was a WWWF television presentation quickly creating a great following for fans. These television broadcasts consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated on many television stations across the country. The official WWWF logo from 1963 to 1979. NOTE: Wrestling From Washington was a twice-weekly wrestling show produced by the Capital Wrestling Corporation owned by Vincent McMahon Sr. Bill Malone was the original host but was replaced by Morris Siegal (1956-1959). In 1959, Ray Morgan became the host and remained until 1970 when McMahon moved the operation to Hamburg, Pennslyvania. Vincent K. McMahon Jr. (McMahon's son) then became the program host. In New York WRESTLING first aired on WNEW, Channel 5, television on Thursday evenings from 9pm to 11pm with Marty Glickman at ringside from New York City. Beginning June 21, 1956 to October 8, 1964 WRESTLING FROM WASHINTON took over this time slot. Matches came from the Capitol Arena in D.C. Archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. are over 30 broadcasts related to above matches airing during the time period February 8, 1962 to October 12, 1963 with Ray Morgan presiding at ringside. The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) was formed on January 24, 1963. On April 25, 1963, Buddy Rogers was awarded the new WWWF World Heavyweight Championship, supposedly winning an apocryphal tournament in Rio de Janeiro. He lost the championship to Bruno Sammartino a month later on May 17, 1963, after suffering a heart attack shortly before the match. To accommodate Rogers' condition, the match was booked to last under a minute. Sammartino would retain the title for seven years, eight months and one day (2,803 days), making his the longest continuous world championship reign in men's wrestling history. Although Sammartino was the face of the WWWF, wrestlers such as Superstar Billy Graham and Bob Backlund were also hugely popular. The WWWF gained notoriety in the 1970s by holding their biggest shows at Shea Stadium or Madison Square Garden and doing strong business across the entire Northeast metlopolis. They leveraged former, but still popular, wrestlers such as Captain Lou Albano, "Grand Wizard of Wrestling" Ernie Roth and "Classy" Freddie Blassie to act as managers for Sammartino's heel (villainous) opponents. At this time, only babyface (fan favorite) wrestlers were allowed to have long championship reigns, such as Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales and Bob Backlund, who all retained for more than one year each. The heel champions, such as Ivan Koloff and Stan Stasiak, were used to "transition" the championship from one wrestler to another, and they generally kept the title for no more than a single month-long program before dropping it to the next babyface. Graham was the only heel character to keep his championship for longer than one month, as the WWWF felt it needed time to build Backlund up as championship material. Unlike most of the NWA territories, the main event would occur in the middle of the arena show cards, allowing the company to build upon the match's finish in order to sell tickets to the next event; reliable, popular workers such as Chief Jay Strongbow would then wrestle at the end of the show to send the crowd home happy, as evidenced in this November 19, 1972 TV Audio Air Check, winning his match in only 25 seconds. WWWF held their then major event Showdown at Shea three times at Flushing, New York's Shea Stadium in 1972, 1976 and 1980. Bruno Sammartino main evented the 1972 and 1980 events, in 1972 wrestling Pedro Morales to a 75 minutes time limit draw and in 1980 defeating Larry Zbyszko in a Steel cage match. The main event of the 1976 event was a Boxer vs Wrestler fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki which ended in a draw (See ATA#18077A for the original HBO Special Event complete audio air check broadcast of this fight which was televised four times on HBO, June 27, July 1, 6, and 7th. At that event Bruno Sammartino retained the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship against Stan Hansen, also highlighted on the Ali HBO Special as well as a match between Andre the Giant and heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner. Toots Mondt left the WWWF in the late sixties, and Vincent J. McMahon assumed complete control of the organization in 1971. This very early extant WWWF TV broadcast sponsored by Capital Wrestling Corporation with a young Vince McMahon Jr presiding at ringside and conducting interviews with many of the wrestlers performing on this broadcast is rare. Match number 1 The Spoiler victorious over Charlie Fulton in 4 minutes 52 seconds. Match number 2 Chuck O'Connor victorious over Dick (?) Cometti. Vince McMahon conducts half time interviews with Lou Albano, Chief Jay Strongbow, The Spoiler, who predicts victory against Tony Garea next Monday night at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany (admission tickets $3.00). Garea talks with McMahon and predicts victory. Mach number 3 Tony Garea victorious over Bobby Paul in 7minutes & 48 seconds. Match number 4 Sonny King and El Olympico vs Black Jack Slade and Bobby Burns who lose in in a tag team match in 7 minutes & 45 seconds. Match number 5 Chief Jay Strongbow victorious over Joe Turco in an amazing 25 seconds of the match. Vince McMahon interviews Strongbow. and signs off till next time. Music and voice over credits are heard for this ALL STAR WRESTLING presentation presented through CAPITAL WRESTLING CORPORATION . Pre-recorded for the entertainment of viewers. Wrestlers on this broadcast include The Spoiler, El Olympico, Joe Turco, Chief Jay Strongbow, Bobby Burns, Chuck O'Connor, Charlie Fulton, Sony King, Bobby Burns, Bobby Paul, Black Jack Slade, and manager Lou Albano. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh Time keeper is Bill Sands. Referee is Lou Super. Commercials, include Sammy Davis Jr. for U.S. Airforce, Joan Crawford for MDA, and Bing Crosby for the Arthritis foundation. NOTE: Most complete ALL STAR WRESTLING television broadcasts prior to 1977 have been wiped and are sadly lost to history with the exception of over 80 existing audio air check recordings originally recorded off the air and archived in the library of Archival Television Audio, Inc.
#18869: "OPENING NIGHT USA"
Order1972-12-25, CBS, 52 min.
Ed McMahon hosts and visits stars on their opening night. Stars include Sammy Davis, Jr, Debbie Reynolds, Milton Berle, and the The 5th Dimension. Four glittering opening nights. In Toronto, Debbie Reynolds sings and dances in "Irene," a revival of the 1919 musical hit that will be coming to Broadway in January 1973. Her numbers include "I'm always Chasing Rainbows" and "Alice Blue Gown." Sammy Davis Jr. brings down the house at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, with "Mister Bojangles," "Birth of the Blues" and "The Lady is a Tramp." Milton Berle is at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas with his familiar blend of burlesque routines and rapid-fire one-liners. The 5th Dimension sings "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" and "Day by Day" - and gets a rousing standing ovation. Host Ed McMahon briefly interviews the stars backstage. Duplicate of 10059.
#10059: "OPENING NIGHT USA"
Order1972-12-25, CBS, 52 min.
Ed McMahon hosts and visits stars on their opening night. Stars include Sammy Davis, Jr, Debbie Reynolds, Milton Berle, and the The 5th Dimension. Four glittering opening nights. In Toronto, Debbie Reynolds sings and dances in "Irene," a revival of the 1919 musical hit that will be coming to Broadway in January 1973. Her numbers include "I'm always Chasing Rainbows" and "Alice Blue Gown." Sammy Davis Jr. brings down the house at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, with "Mister Bojangles," "Birth of the Blues" and "The Lady is a Tramp." Milton Berle is at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas with his familiar blend of burlesque routines and rapid-fire one-liners. The 5th Dimension sings "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" and "Day by Day" - and gets a rousing standing ovation. Host Ed McMahon briefly interviews the stars backstage.
#2575: FLIP WILSON SHOW, THE
Order1973-01-25, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.#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.
#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.#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.#3495: JULIE ANDREWS HOUR, THE
Order1973-03-03, 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.1973-03-27, NBC, 60 min.
- Danny Thomas
- John Wayne
- Dinah Shore
- Fred MacMurray
- Bob Hope
- Darren McGavin
- Johnny Bench
- Mitzi Gaynor
- Mark Spitz
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Muhammad Ali
- Barbara Eden
- Jack Nicklaus
- Chris Evert
- Steve Carlton
- Lee Trevino
- Earl Morrall
- Bobby Orr
- Dick Allen
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
- Jerry West
- Larry Brown
- Franco Harris
- Jack Nickiaus
- Gary Player
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.
1973-03-27, NBC, min.
- Danny Thomas
- John Wayne
- Dinah Shore
- Fred MacMurray
- Bob Hope
- Darren McGavin
- Johnny Bench
- Mitzi Gaynor
- Mark Spitz
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Muhammad Ali
- Barbara Eden
- Jack Nicklaus
- Chris Evert
- Steve Carlton
- Lee Trevino
- Earl Morrall
- Bobby Orr
- Dick Allen
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
- Jerry West
- Larry Brown
- Franco Harris
- Jack Nickiaus
- Gary Player
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.
1973-06-14, NBC, 60 min.
Sammy welcomes guest Lola Falana as he entertains in a nightclub setting.
#4092: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-09-13, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. A variety show video taped in Burbank, modeled on the old vaudeville shows. A mixture of comedic skits and musical performances with no regular host, but reoccurring appearances by Sammy Davis Jr. and Mickey Rooney. It's opening theme was " It's Follies Time" by Harper McKay. Announcer for the series is Johnny Olsen. This was the first broadcast of the series. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. and Mickey Rooney.