1977-06-29, WCBS, 27 min.
June 15, 1977-July 20, 1977. Six-week summer variety series hosted by singers Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
1977-07-01, WNEW, 60 min.
The topic is bald-headed women.
1977-07-03, WRGB, 58 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh
Interviews include Lou Albano, George Steele, and Billy Graham.
Final bout #5 is a six man curfew match.
1977-07-10, WRGB, 55 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh.
Feature Match: Ken Patera vs, Billy White Wolf in which Patera breaks the neck of White Wolf in the final match. He is carried out from the arena on a stretcher. Very serious injury.
1977-07-20, WCBS, 27 min.
June 15, 1977-July 20, 1977. Six-week summer variety series hosted by singers Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
1977-08-15, WAST, 90 min.
The Fourth annual Black Athletes Hall of Fame Award presentation broadcast on ABC affiliate station WAST from 11:30pm to 1:00am.
The award ceremony occurred on June 16, 1977 in the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel in New York City.
Honored sports figures, included Wilt Chamberlain, Ike Williams, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Larry Doby, Bob Gibson, Franco Harris, Bill Bradley, Wilma Rudolph Charley May, and O.J. Simpson. The program features a taped salute from President Jimmy Carter and appearances by guests, including, Alan King, Billy Paul, Chuck Mangione, Al Green, Howard Cosell, Dick Gregory, Natalie Cole, Milton Berle, Richie Havens, Natalie Cole, Al Green, Lady Flash, others.
NOTE:
Lady Flash sings "Love Power."
O.J. Simpson mentions his inspiration to get into sports came from Willie Mays.
Chet Walker accepts the Black Hall of Fame award for Wilt Chambherlain, Bill Cosby Award presented to Bob Gibson, Alan King presents the first Man of the Year Humanitarian Award to Bill Cosby.
Host: Bill Cosby
Includes Commercials.
1977-08-18, SYN, 29 min.
Nightime: December 18th, 1956-September 5th, 1966 (CBS)
December 12th, 1966-May 22nd, 1967, CBS.
Daytime: June 18th, 1962-September 6th, 1968, (CBS).
1969-1977 Syndicated.
1980 Syndicated
September 3rd, 1990-May 31st, 1991. (NBC).
One of television's most popular game shows. A panel of four celebrities tried to determine which of three guests, each claiming to be the same person was telling the truth. Bud Collyer hosted the prime-time and daytime versions of the show on CBS. The syndicated version that began in 1969, was hosted by Garry Moore until 1977 when Joe Garagiola took over for the last few shows. Robin Ward hosted the 1980 syndicated version. Gordon Elliott hosted the 1990 daytime revival until February 1991 when Alex Trebek became the host.
Host:: Joe Garagiola. Guest panelist: Nipsey Russell.
First contestant is John Edleman, Persian rug specialist.
Second contestant is Susan Baker, authority on Auto injuries and an advocate for Auto Air Bag legislation.
NOTE: Last 30 seconds missing during sign off.
1977-08-20, WCBS, 52 min.
June 15, 1969-September 7, 1969; December 17, 1969-July 13, 1971 (CBS); 1971-1992 (Syndicated). "Hee Haw" was a fast-paced mixture of songs, skits, blackouts, and corny jokes. A syndicated version of the show appeared; by 1977 it was the nation's number-one-rated non-network show. The series was co-hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark (by the late 1980s, Owens and Clark appeared only occasionally, having made room for various guest hosts). A large stable of regular performers have been featured, including Louis M. ("Grandpa") Jones, Junior Samples, Jeannine Riley, Lulu Roman, David Akeman ("Stringbean"), Sherry Miles, Lisa Todd, Minnie Pearl, Gordie Tapp, Diana Scott, Cathy Baker and Barbi Benton.
1977-08-21, WRGB, 53 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches from ringside.
Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh
Interviews include Billy Graham, Lou Albano, and an extend interview between Vince McMahon Jr. and Chief Peter Maivia.
Joined in progress during Match #1, a tag team between Frank Williams and Steve King against Professor Toru Tanaka and Mr. Fugi who win it in 5 minutes, 6 seconds.
1977-08-28, WRGB, 59 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Billy Graham, Chief Jay Strongbow, The Grand Wizard (Ernie Roth) Fred Blassie, Professor Toru Tanaka, Mr. Fugi.
1977-09-04, WRGB, 59 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.
Interviews include Chief Jay Strongbow, Bob Backlund and Billy Graham.
1977-09-11, WRGB, 60 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.
Interviews include Billy Graham, The Grand Wizard (Ernie Roth), Larry Zbyszko, Tony Garea, and Chief Jay Strongbow.
1977-09-15, NBC, 120 min.
The third and final rock music awards is presented in a two hour live broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium.
Fleetwood Mac dominates with five awards.
The hosts: Olivia Newton-John and Peter Frampton, honoring winners in 15 categories judged by a nationwide panel of critics.
Additional entertainment is slated from Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Rod Stewart. Scheduled presenters: The Beach Boys, Kiss, Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Kate Jackson.
SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS
"Instrumental Theme From ROCKY"...........Bill Conti
Tribute to Elvis Presley...............................Stevie Wonder
"Signed, Sealed, and Delivered"..................Peter Frampton
"The Greatest Love of All"............................George Benson
NOTE:
At the last minute, Cher, who was scheduled to co host this Live Television Special broadcast, was replaced by Olivia Newton-John.
1977-09-15, ABC, 60 min.
September 15th, 1977- January 26th, 1978.
Series Premiere Episode.
An hour-long comedy/variety show hosted by Redd Foxx.
15 broadcasts: 1977 - Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1978 - Jan. 5, 12, 26.
Pre-empted Oct. 13, 27, Jan. 19, 1978. Re-run Dec. 29 (Sept. 29).
After Redd Foxx quit Sanford And Son after only four years, that made him rich, famous and so successful he elected to do this short lived TV variety show (16 broadcasts). Despite good critical ratings ABC TV dropped the show. It was disappointing to Foxx fans for this show provided a venue that allowed Redd to show off his talent and charm and charisma.
Red Foxx He was a pioneer for young black comics. If you ask any one of them Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy who their idols were they would probably say Redd Foxx.
Many rare moments did occur on the show such as when the great Joe Louis guested on the third show (9/29/77). In a comedy routine Louis made out like he was going to box Redd. They called it "The Brown Bomber versus The Redd Target"
NOTE: To date only four of this series video taped episodes are extant. Three are archived at The Paley Center for Media (Oct. 4, Nov. 17, and Dec. 20, 1977. No episodes are in the archives of The Library of Congress or at UCLA Film & Television Museum.
One complete episode has been uploaded to You tube (Jan. 5, 1978).
1977-09-25, WRGB, 51 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches at ringside.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Bob Backlund, Billy Graham and The Grand Wizard.
Joined in Progress. Missing the first two minutes of match #1 which tag team partners Johnny Rodz and Jack Evans win in 7 minutes 49 seconds against Johnny Rivera and Steve King.
NOTE: Throughout the broadcast Vince McMahon Jr. promotes the World Wide Wrestling Federation Magazine on sale for $2.00 purchase price. Also we are reminded to cast our vote for manager of the year by ballot.
1977-09-29, ABC, 60 min.
September 15th, 1977- January 26th, 1978.
An hour-long comedy/variety show hosted by Redd Foxx.
15 broadcasts: 1977 - Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1978 - Jan. 5, 12, 26.
Pre-empted Oct. 13, 27, Jan. 19, 1978. Re-run Dec. 29 (Sept. 29).
After Redd Foxx quit Sanford And Son after only four years, that made him rich, famous and so successful he elected to do this short lived TV variety show (16 broadcasts). Despite good critical ratings ABC TV dropped the show. It was disappointing to Foxx fans for this show provided a venue that allowed Redd to show off his talent and charm and charisma.
Red Foxx He was a pioneer for young black comics. If you ask any one of them Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy who their idols were they would probably say Redd Foxx.
Many rare moments did occur on the show such as when the great Joe Louis guested on the third show (9/29/77). In a comedy routine Louis made out like he was going to box Redd. They called it "The Brown Bomber versus The Redd Target"
NOTE: To date only four of this series video taped episodes are extant. Three are archived at The Paley Center for Media (Oct. 4, Nov. 17, and Dec. 20, 1977. No episodes are in the archives of The Library of Congress or at UCLA Film & Television Museum.
One complete episode has been uploaded to You tube (Jan. 5, 1978).
1977-10-10, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
The First Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards.
1977-10-18, WNBC, 35 min.
Keith Jackson does the play-by-play from the bottom of the Yankee 7th inning in the deciding 6th game of the series, with the score 7 to 3 Yankees. Howard Cosell and Tom Seaver do the "color" commentary. Reggie Jackson hits his third home run of the game in the 8th inning. From the victorious Yankee clubhouse, Bill White interviews Manager Billy Martin, Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, Reggie Jackson, Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, who presents the championship trophy. Also interviewed are Mike Torrez and George Steinbrenner. On the field, Don Sutton is interviewed. Cosell and Seaver wrap up the broadcast.
1977-10-22, CBS, min.
CBS News special on New York Yankees World Series triumph over Los Angeles Dodgers.
1977-11-17, NBC, 90 min.
An old-style politician runs for a fourth term as Mayor as only he knows how.
1977-12-09, ABC, 30 min.
September 13th, 1977-April 20th, 1981.
A comedy about the Tate family and middle-class Campbell family set in Dunn's River, Connecticut.
1977-12-10, WCBS, 27 min.
A lovable snowman comes to life, but will melt away unless a little girl who loves him finds a way to save him. Billy De Wolfe, Jimmy Durante and Jackie Vernon provide the voices in this class filmed cartoon rerun which originally appeared on TV December 7, 1969.
1977-12-11, , 120 min.
A musical salute to the 50's, 60's and 70's.
Hosts: Kris Kristofferson, The Bee Gees.
1977-12-18, WCBS, 27 min.
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids celebrate the Christmas season in a series of adventures that includes the rescue of a troubled family from disaster. Bill Cosby voices the character of young Bill.
1978-01-08, WNBC, 52 min.
Jimmy Dean is host for a tribute to Elvis Presley.
1978-02-02, WNBC, 52 min.
In 1865, after President Lincoln's assassination Ford's
Theater in Washington D.C. closed for 103 years. It reopened in 1968 with an all-star television gala. Tonight, another gala marks the 10th anniversary of its rebirth.
The scheduled highlights presented in this special are excerpts from plays produced at Ford's, featuring the stars who appeared in them...one-man shows with James Whitmore as Will Rogers and Vincent Price as Oscar Wilde; Billy Dee Williams as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in "I Have a Dream"; Patti LuPone, Mary Joan Negro and Mary Lou Rosato in Chekhov's "Three Sisters"; Linda Hopkins, singing "A Good Man's Hard to Find," in "Bessie and Me"; and the cast of "Oh Coward!"-Roderick Cook, Jamie Ross and Barbara Cason-singing "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" and "Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs. Worthington."
Lorne Green is the host; Alexis Smith, John Houseman and Henry Fonda are scheduled to introduce the segments.
1978-02-18, NBC, min.
1975-
A long-running freewheeling comedy/variety show introducing many of today's top show business stars.
It replaced reruns of the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.
George Carlin served as the show's first guest host. Except for a five-year absence from 1980-1985, Lorne Michaels has served as the show's producer since its debut in 1975.
Regulars include Chevy Chase, Dan Ackroyd, Gilda Radner, and John Belushi.
Host: Chevy Chase. Guest: Billy Joel.
1978-03-15, WBAY, 101 min.
Tributes to Henry Fonda are given by daughter Jane Fonda, son Peter Fonda, Bette Davis, James Stewart, Lucille Ball, Jack Lemmon, Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Richard Burton, James Garner, Fred MacMurray, Marsha Mason, Dorothy McGuire, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Alexander, James Dunn, Lillian Gish, Ron Howard, Richard Widmark and Billy Dee Williams.
1978-03-23, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1978-04-03, WABC, 157 min.
Bob Hope for the 22nd time as Master of Ceremonies, hosts the 50th Anniversary of The Academy Awards. Fifty-two presenters and award winners making stage appearances include John Travolta, Vanessa Redgrave, Paddy Chayevsky, Mark Hamill, Paul Williams, Jody Foster, Debbie Boone, William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Fontaine, Raquel Welch, Kirk Douglas, Jane Powell, Billy Dee Williams, Cicely Tyson, Sammy Davis Jr., Greer Garson, Henry Winkler, Eva Marie Saint, Jack Valenti, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Johnny Green, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jonathan Tunick, Vilmos Zsigmond, Jon Voight, Goldie Hawn, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, Marvin Hamlish, Maggie Booth, Olivia de Havilland, Farrah Fawcett Majors, Marcello Mastroianni, Aretha Franklin, Fred Astaire, Walter Mirisch, Stanley Kramer, King Vidor, Marshall Brickman, Alvin Sargent, Janet Gaynor, Diane Keaton, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson and Richard Dreyfuss.
1978-04-03, WABC, min.
Bob Hope for the 22nd time as Master of Ceremonies, hosts the 50th Anniversary of The Academy Awards. Fifty-two presenters and award winners making stage appearances include John Travolta, Vanessa Redgrave, Paddy Chayevsky, Mark Hamill, Paul Williams, Jody Foster, Debbie Boone, William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Fontaine, Raquel Welch, Kirk Douglas, Jane Powell, Billy Dee Williams, Cicely Tyson, Sammy Davis Jr., Greer Garson, Henry Winkler, Eva Marie Saint, Jack Valenti, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Johnny Green, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jonathan Tunick, Vilmos Zsigmond, Jon Voight, Goldie Hawn, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, Marvin Hamlish, Maggie Booth, Olivia de Havilland, Farrah Fawcett Majors, Marcello Mastroianni, Aretha Franklin, Fred Astaire, Walter Mirisch, Stanley Kramer, King Vidor, Marshall Brickman, Alvin Sargent, Janet Gaynor, Diane Keaton, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson and Richard Dreyfuss.
Duplicate of #853.
1978-05-08, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
1978-06-03, WNBC, 78 min.
The series' fifth-anniversary show, with the Allman Brothers Band, George Benson, Natalie Cole, the Commodores, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Elton John, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Kansas, Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart, John Travolta, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Billy Crystal, Robert Klein and Jimmie Walker.
1978-07-05, SYN, 37 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: Eubie Blake, Billy Crystal, Hugh Carter, and singer Alberta Hunter.
Eubie plays "Memories Of You."
Alberta sings "The Love I Have For You."
1978-08-08, NBC, 60 min.
NBC presented six specials, aired at different times, the first broadcast February 7, 1978. Other broadcasts aired include August 8 & 16, 1978. Not widely referenced or remembered.
Performers featured in sketches and blackouts include Jack Albertson, John Ritter, Arte Johnson, Barbara Eden, Martha Raye, Georgia Engel, Gabriel Melgar, Frank Gorshin, comics Tom Dreesen and Jackie Dayle, and actresses Kim Fields and Maureen Murphy. Cameo appearances by Milton Berle, Marcia Wallace, Billy Barty, comic Jay Leno.
1978-09-04, WABC, 52 min.
Hal Linden is host for a music-and-comedy salute to the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders.
1978-09-06, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1978-December 27, 1978. The only live prime-time entertainment show of the 1978-1979 season, this hour variety series was hosted by Dick Clark. Scheduled are music by Paul Anka, Lou Rawls, Jose Feliciano, Les Paul, Yvonne Elliman, and Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr; and comedy by Jack Carter, Robert Klein, and Will Jordan. There's also a touch of nostalgia: film clips recalling the life styles and dance crazes of the '50s and '60s, and reminiscences by Dick, David Soul and Doc Severinsen. Scheduled musical highlights are: "Brought Up In New York" (Paul Anka), "Breezin'" (Jose, Les), and "If I Can't Have You" (Yvonne).
1978-10-04, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1978-December 27, 1978. The only live prime-time entertainment show of the 1978-1979 season, this hour variety series was hosted by Dick Clark. Scheduled guests are Paul Williams, Jimmie Walker, Billy Crystal, stuntman Steve Baker and The Village People. Highlights include a salute to Elvis by eight musical impersonators; a look at the disco scene; and a stunt by Steve, who attempts to escape from a locked box while a car speeds toward him at 65 mph. Lenny Stack conducts the orchestra.
1978-10-22, WNBC, 27 min.
1978-1980 (Syndicated). Norm Crosby hosted this half-hour series, a showcase for standup comics, known and unknown.
1978-11-01, WNBC, 27 min.
1977-1981 (SYNDICATED). A half-hour musical series, "Sha Na Na" was named for its hosts including Lenny Baker, Johnny Contardo, Denny Greene, Jocko Marcellino, Danny McBride, Chico Ryan, Scott Simon, Scott Powell, Don York, and Jon Bauman. Among those featured on the show were Jane Dulo, Pamela Myers, Avery Schreiber, Kenneth Mars, and Soupy Sales.
1978-12-20, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1978-December 27, 1978. The only live prime-time entertainment show of the 1978-1979 season, this hour variety series was hosted by Dick Clark. Scheduled guests include Buddy Rich, who performs a duet on drums with a 6-year-old fan; comedian Bobby Kelton; Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.; and Bobbie Gentry & Jim Stafford.
1978-12-31, WCBS, 78 min.
The golden-anniversary broadcast of the Royal Canadians' New Year's Eve Concert. Leading the band is Bill Lombardo, who continues the tradition begun by his late uncle, Guy Lombardo, beginning in 1929.
1978-12-31, WCBS, min.
The golden-anniversary broadcast of the Royal Canadians' New Year's Eve Concert. Leading the band is Bill Lombardo, who continues the tradition begun by his late uncle, Guy Lombardo, beginning in 1929.
Duplicate of 5389
1979-02-23, WNBC, 27 min.
1978-1980 (Syndicated). Norm Crosby hosted this half-hour series, a showcase for standup comics, known and unknown.
1979-03-14, WCBS, 52 min.
A tribute to Pearl Bailey... laughs, songs and fond memories.
1979-03-14, WCBS, min.
A tribute to Pearl Bailey... laughs, songs and fond memories.
Duplicate of 5027.
1979-03-14, CBS, 00 min.
A tribute to Pearl Bailey's forty years in show business.
Dupe Of Number 5027
1979-03-17, PBS, 150 min.
Tony Bennett is the host for an all-star tribute to pop music.
Host: Tony Bennett.
1979-05-17, WNBC, 52 min.
April 26, 1979-May 17, 1979. Four-week musical variety hour starring Susan Anton, with Jack Fletcher and Jack Knight.
1979-07-13, , min.
New York Yankees at California Angels. Last three innings only.