1977-05-14, SYN, 30 min.
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes)
September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes)
(Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977)
This is a re-run episode originally broadcast in September 1976.
Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977.
The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube.
NOTE: Complete with commercials.
1977-05-15, NBC, 90 min.
The Anderson children, Betty, Bud, and Kathy, return home to celebrate their parents 35th wedding anniversary.
1977-05-17, NBC, 00 min.
President Jimmy Carter addresses the United Nations, General Assembly.
1977-05-21, ABC, 60 min.
The 102nd running of the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in horse racing's triple crown is broadcast from Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland. Seattle Slew was the winner on his way to winning the triple crown. Ridden by Jean Cruget, Seattle Slew scored a 1 1/2 length victory over runner-up Iron Constitution.
Howard Cosell, Jim McKay, and Eddie Arcaro report.
1977-05-28, ABC, 120 min.
Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade prior to the running of the historic race.
1977-05-29, WRGB, 56 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.
Featured on this broadcast at ringside are Vince McMahon and Gorilla Monsoon. A rerun match is broadcast of a past confrontational fight (June 1, 1976) in the ring between Muhammad Ali and Gorilla Monsoon who drops Ali to the canvas with an airplane spin move. Ali then retreats from the ring. replayed and commented on.
Match #5 between Tor Kumata and Bob Backlund is a "Texas Death Match," no holds barred.
Interviews include Chief Jay Strongbow, Tony Garea, Stan Stasiak and Gorilla Monsoon.
1977-06-02, 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.
1977-06-03, 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.
1977-06-07, WNBC, 57 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
This broadcast featured California Governor Jerry Brown welcoming Snyder back to Southern California. An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
The TOMORROW SHOW returns to it's original home base, back to Burbank California, from New York City.
Tom Snyder's solo guest is California governor Jerry Brown.
Topic discussed include:
Resolving differences with former California governor, Ronald Reagan, reasons for increasing taxes including the energy tax, why Governor Brown decided to run for the Presidency, relationship with President Jimmy Carter, current state of California society...in a vacuum, advantages of living in California, addressing pollution, homosexuality issues, his comparison to his father Edmund Pat Brown and his admiration for him.
NOTE: Includes commercials. Some original NBC broadcast technical delays between commercials as stated by Tom Snyder.
1977-07-02, NBC, 180 min.
Live coverage of the 1977 Wimbledon Tennis Tournament from London, England. This special is a three-hour excerpt.
Host: Jim Simpson.
1977-07-12, NBC, 32 min.
President Jimmy Carter holds a press conference with a statement that he supports the neutron bomb and the Supreme Court decision declaring the Federal Government should not finance abortions.
1977-07-28, NBC, min.
President Jimmy Carter responds to questions on the sales of US arms to the Israelis and the Israeli settlements on the West Bank of the Jordan River.
1977-08-03, 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: Gregory Peck, Edgar Bergen, George Gobel, Jim Bouton.
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.
1977-08-13, WPIX, 54 min.
1976 (Syndicated). A one hour musical series taped in Nashville, Tennessee with a different host presiding over each program.
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.
1977-08-20, WNEW, 27 min.
1976-1977 (Syndicated). A half hour of country and western music, hosted by Dolly Parton.
1977-08-31, CBS, 180 min.
Three hour CBS SPECIAL report on the energy crisis in the United States and how it is perceived by the experts and the US public. Walter Cronkite is the anchorman. This Special pre-emts the entire nighttime schedule from 8 to 11, "WHERE WE STAND: ENERGY."
President Jimmy Carter's energy plan is examined, energy experts and officials give their opinions on the proposals and alternatives. Speakers include Secretary of Energy James Schlesinger; Dr. Carroll Wilson, Director of the Workshop on Alternative Energy Strategies; William Simon; and Skeik Yamani, Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister. Oil supply, off-shore drilling, breakdown of oil consumption, OPEC policies, and alternative sources of shale oil and LNG are discussed. Walter Cronkite summarizes and coal production is highlighted.
The second hour examines the coal industry and sulfur pollution, followed by a review of pilot projects on the energy alternatives of gasified coal, liquefaction, fluidized bed combustion and solvent refining. Nuclear power is examined and opposition to nuclear plants in studied. Detroit's efforts to comply with new federal energy conserving regulations are explored, and Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams speaks. Walter Cronkite summarizes this hour. The trend toward home insulation is reviewed and use of solar energy is noted.
In the final hour, Bob Schieffer speaks with President Jimmy Carter, who explains his energy proposals. The program continues with looks at the political infighting over the energy plan and the Ford Foundation's "no growth" energy report. Energy alternatives are explored, and Dr. Melvin Calvin discusses photosynthesis. Energy sources of hydrogen gas and OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion), satellite power stations, geothermal energy, and laser fusion are explored. Walter Cronkite summarizes energy as "the invisible crisis."
A CBS News Poll is conducted to determine how much public support exists for a program that President Jimmy Carter announced only last April stating it must be pursued powerfully as the "Moral equivalent of war."
This broadcast is the eighth "Where We Stand" series which began in January 1958.
1977-09-07, ABC, 30 min.
Barbara Walters hosts this ABC News special about the signing of the Panama Canal Treaty by President Jimmy Carter.
1977-09-08, WNBC, 36 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
This broadcast featured Tichi Wilkerson Miles, publisher of the "Hollywood Reporter," joined in progress. She discusses her background, family up bringing and her philosophy of life. Interesting anecdotes shared including the many Hollywood Parties she has attended and hosted with many celebrities in attendance. Big fan of Disco Music...evaluation of television today and prediction there will be more sex and less censorship in the future. Tichi talks about "Chorus Line" which she loves.
Tom Snyder's second guest is Jimmie Rodgers who discusses his accident...very controversial...head trauma, and his long road back, since 1967, to resuming his show business career after the incident when he subsequently was hospitalized for one year.
First show back performed at the Coconut Grove.
Jimmie talks about his first 1957 blockbuster hit record, "Honeycomb."
He also discuses the legacy of the music Elvis Presley will have on future generations.
n hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1977-09-14, NBC, 120 min.
A night of boxing. Matches include Ron Lyle vs Stan Ward, Jimmy Young vs Joey Ballard, Ken Norton vs Lorenzo Zanon, Larry Holmes vs Fred Houpe. Muhammad Ali is interviewed.
1977-09-14, WNBC, 56 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
In Tom Snyder's intro he questions why there were edits in last night's Frank Capra interview broadcast. He brings up new law banning Aerosol Spray containers.
First guest is LA Rams quarterback, Pat Haden, who begins his second NFL pro season. However, he will not be starting the opening game this Sunday. Instead Joe Namath is scheduled to start. Haden gives his take on this decision. Pat states to Tom Snyder that he only intends to play football for five years, discusses the challenges with the Rams this year, current book he has written, "My Rookie Year With the NFL," anecdotes about partying, drugs and football.
Pat Hayden talks about his love of the game and quarterbacking, differences between he calling plays and coach Chuck Knox calling plays.
Tom Snyder's second guest is Fred Graham, CBS TV law legal affairs journalist, television news anchor and attorney. He discusses his book "The Alias Program." He states that there were 22,050 people arrested for crimes who were re located and such programs do not work. Graham discusses his CIA work during the 1950's and describes his impressions of President Jimmy Carter.
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1977-09-21, CBS, 35 min.
President Carter announces the resignation of Bert Lance, the Director of the Office Of Management And Budget due to a scandal during his first year in office.
1977-09-24, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. This was the first broadcast of the season. 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.
1977-09-30, 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.
A salute to The Wizard Of Oz. Dupe Of # 2249.
1977-10-18, 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.
1977-10-19, , min.
Ticker tape parade in New York City for Yankees World Series win over Los Angeles Dodgers. President Carter's energy bill important item on agenda as he meets with Congress.
1977-10-20, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1977-October 20, 1977. This was the final broadcast of the series and featured a "Farewell Roast." "The Richard Pryor Show" starred Richard Pryor. Other regulars on the short-lived series included Allegra Allison, Sandra Bernhard, Victor Delapp, Argus Hamilton, Jimmy Martinez, Paul Mooney, Tim Reid, Marsha Warfield, Robin Williams, and John Witherspoon.
NBC News Bulletin with Chuck Scarborough regarding hijacking.
1977-11-02, WNBC, 52 min.
Dan Haggerty takes the punches on this season's first "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast." The roasters joining Martin include Denver Pyle (Haggerty's costar on "The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams"), Harry Morgan, William Conrad, Orson Welles, Marilyn Michaels, Abe Vigoda, Roger Miller, Pat Harrington, Rich Little, Jimmie Walker and LaWanda Page.
1977-11-04, WNBC, 60 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
Guests are four former Ziegfeld Girls, and Liz Smith and Jim Bacon in a separate segment.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1977-11-08, , 15 min.
President Jimmy Carter addresses the nation on his national energy plan.
1977-11-21, CBS, 60 min.
Lucille Ball is joined by Gale Gordon, Vivian Vance, and President Jimmy Carter on this comedy special. Lucille plays Lucy Whittaker who decides to call President Jimmy Carter during his weekly radio show. The President tells Lucy he will be in her area and visits her for dinner.
1977-11-24, CBS, 60 min.
A preview of the Thanksgiving Day football games with Brent Musberger, Phyllis George, Irv Cross, and Jimmy (The Greek) Snyder.
1977-11-27, NBC, 180 min.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New York Jets 23-20 at Shea Stadium in New York City. Jim Simpson and Merlin Olson report.
1977-11-30, WCBS, 24 min.
Walter Cronkite anchors the News. Bob Schaeffer reports on Middle East peace
negotiations. We hear from President Jimmy Carter. There are reports from Marvin Kalb and John Sheahan. Mike Lee reports from Damascus regarding the pending Geneva Peace Conference. Jimmy Carter reports on his tax reform policies. Richard Wagner reports on the decline of heart disease. Susan Spencer
reports on elective abortions & federal
involvement. Eric Savareid gives parting thoughts, retiring after this broadcast, completing a 46 year long career.
1977-12-01, CBS, min.
An All-Star tribute to actress Elizabeth Taylor, who is honoured by Variety Clubs International.
Host: Elizabeth Taylor.
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.
1977-12-16, NBC, 60 min.
A moving story of an unusual Christmas gift from the members of a Synagogue to their Christian neighbors.
This was the 126th presentation of The Hallmark Hall Of Fame in its 27th year on television.
1977-12-24, , min.
Christmas show with Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Xavier Cugat, Jack Benny.
1977-12-28, CBS, 60 min.
President Jimmy Carter chats with four newsmen about a variety of topics on this TV special.
1977-12-28, , min.
President Carter not reappointing Arthur Burns as head of Federal Reserve Board.
1978-01-08, WNBC, 52 min.
Jimmy Dean is host for a tribute to Elvis Presley.
1978-01-13, ABC, 00 min.
Entertainers from all facets of show business selected in a nationwide survey, perform.
Host: Buddy Ebsen.
1978-01-18, CBS, 90 min.
The 1978 Entertainer Of The Year Awards.
Host: Jackie Gleason.
1978-01-19, , 46 min.
President Jimmy Carter's second State Of The Union Address given before a joint session of Congress.
1978-03-21, 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.
1978-03-21, , min.
Report of ceasefire in South Lebanon as Begin meets with President Carter. Floods in Nebraska.
1978-05-31, WNBC, 52 min.
Betty White is roasted by her husband Allen Ludden, Georgia Engel and John Hillerman (costars of her 1977 TV series), host Dean Martin, Phyllis Diller, Milton Berle, Peter Marshall, Bonnie Franklin, Dan Haggerty, Orson Welles, Jimmie Walker, LaWanda Page and Abe Vigoda.
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.
1978-06-19, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.