1976-11-21, 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.
1976-11-21, 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. Antonino Rocca contributes color commentary.
Interviews include:
Chief Jay Strongbow, Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, Stan "The Man" Stasiak.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/21/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/6/76-original airdate 10/23/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tor Kamata vs. Kevin Sullivan
-commercials
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Sunshine Jackson
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tor Kamata & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 10/23/76 - Executioners vs. Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf - 2/3 falls tag title match
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Johnny Rivera
Promo for Albany 11/26 - Vince McMahon interviews Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Victor Rivera vs. Johnny Rodz
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
1976-11-21, 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 Freddie Prinze.
1976-11-22, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
No opening, otherwise complete.
1976-11-26, WNBC, 52 min.
Redd Foxx is in the hot seat in the first of this season's "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts." On hand to salute Foxx are Don Rickles, Slappy White, Milton Berle, Liz Torres, Orson Welles, George Kirby, LaWanda Page, Abe Vigoda, Jimmie Walker, Desmond Wilson, Isaac Hayes, Isabel Sanford, Nipsey Russell, Marty Allen, Norm Crosby, Steve Allen and Joe Garagiola.
1976-11-26, NBC, 52 min.
Redd Foxx is in the hot seat in the first of this season's "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts." On hand to salute Foxx are Don Rickles, Slappy White, Milton Berle, Liz Torres, Orson Welles, George Kirby, LaWanda Page, Abe Vigoda, Jimmie Walker, Desmond Wilson, Isaac Hayes, Isabel Sanford, Nipsey Russell, Marty Allen, Norm Crosby, Steve Allen and Joe Garagiola.
Dupe Of # 2117.
1976-11-26, WNBC, min.
Redd Foxx is in the hot seat in the first of this season's "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts." On hand to salute Foxx are Don Rickles, Slappy White, Milton Berle, Liz Torres, Orson Welles, George Kirby, LaWanda Page, Abe Vigoda, Jimmie Walker, Desmond Wilson, Isaac Hayes, Isabel Sanford, Nipsey Russell, Marty Allen, Norm Crosby, Steve Allen and Joe Garagiola.
Duplicate of #2117.
1976-11-28, CBS, 100 min.
A bevy of stars gathers to participate in this television salute to Lucille Ball on her 25th anniversary with CBS.
1976-11-28, 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. Host & ringside commentator, Vince McMahon Jr. Antonino Rocca provides color commentary at ringside.
Interviews include: Fred Blassie, Lou Albano, Chief Jay Strongbow, Billy White Wolf, The Executioners, and Referee, Dick Woehrle.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/28/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/27/76-original airdate 10/30/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 12/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 10/30/76 - opening interview segment with tag title participants
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Ivan Putski & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Pete Doherty
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & the Grand Wizard
Stan Stasiak vs. Pete Sanchez
-commercials
Ken Patera w/ Lou Albano vs. Ted Adams
Promo for Albany 12/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Lou Albano
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Rocky Tomayo & Johnny Rodz
NOTE: Complete broadcast except for missed opening. Rare broadcast where instead of five matches only four fill up the hour.
1976-11-29, 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.
1976-11-30, CBS, 52 min.
Special: Ted Knight embarks on a fictional "sentimental journey" to his home town (Terryville, Connecticut). There he rekindles memories with ... a high-school chum, now mayor (played by Fred MacMurray); an old flame (Rue McClanahan), who dances with Ted to "Cheek to Cheek" and "The Continental"; the deli owner (Edward Asner), who owns Knight's birthplace; a nervous cousin (Loretta Swit), about to be married; a schoolteacher (Ethel Merman), who sings "American, the Beautiful"; and a druggist (Phil Silvers), who is staging a party for Ted. The first and only special for Ted Knight.
1976-12-01, CBS, 60 min.
Burl Ives is the voice of Sam the Snowman in this animated Christmas fantasy, based on the story by Robert L. May. Songs by Johnny Marks. Featuring the voices of Billie Mae Richards, as Rudolph, Stan Francis as Santa Claus, and Paul Kligman as Donner and Coach Comet. Broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, thru December 8, 1972.
Duplicate Of # 6235. Narrated by Burl Ives.
1976-12-10, WABC, 54 min.
Rudolph sets out to find Happy, the Baby New Year who has run away from father time because he is ashamed of his big ears. Contains commercials, no end credits. Red Skelton is the narrator.
1976-12-15, WNBC, 52 min.
Roastee Danny Thomas is on the receiving end of quips by Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Gene Kelly, Orson Welles, Howard Cosell, Jimmie Walker, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi, Charo, Jan Murray, Charlie Callas, Nipsey Russell and Harvey Korman.
1976-12-15, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Christmas Program From The Holyland.
1976-12-15, NBC, 52 min.
Roastee Danny Thomas is on the receiving end of quips by Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Gene Kelly, Orson Welles, Howard Cosell, Jimmie Walker, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi, Charo, Jan Murray, Charlie Callas, Nipsey Russell, and Harvey Korman.
Dupe Of # 2118.
1976-12-15, WNBC, min.
Roastee Danny Thomas is on the receiving end of quips by Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Gene Kelly, Orson Welles, Howard Cosell, Jimmie Walker, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi, Charo, Jan Murray, Charlie Callas, Nipsey Russell and Harvey Korman.
Duplicate of #2118.
1976-12-28, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. This was the final broadcast of the series. 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.
1977-01-02, 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 action at ringside.
Interviews include:
Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, Gorilla Monsoon and Angelo Savoldi
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/2/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/17/76-original airdate 12/4/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Ted Adams
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tor Kamata & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Tag Team Tournament: Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Bruiser Brody & Stan Hansen
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Stan Stasiak vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Fabulous Moolah vs. Vicki Summers (Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
Vince McMahon interviews Angelo Savoldi and closing
1977-01-09, WRGB, 48 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 actions and interviews Chief Jay Strongbow, Billy White Wolf, Gorilla Monsoon and Fred Blassie.
NOTE:
Joined in progress with end of match being proclaimed winner Bob Backlund in six minutes and five seconds...first appearance on All Star Wrestling. Five matches follow.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/9/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/8/76-original airdate 12/11/76)
- show joined in progress
Bob Backlund win announcement
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Frank Williams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Executioner #2 vs. Jose Gonzalez
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. Pete Austin
Promo for Albany 1/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Tor Kamata & Nikolai Volkoff vs. Ted Adams & Steve King
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
1977-01-10, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
1977-01-11, 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: Richard Schickel
1977-01-12, 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: Rona Barrett
1977-01-13, WNBC, 57 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
This broadcast featured in segment one, Russ Meyer and two of his leading ladies who starred in Super Vixens, Uschi Digard and Shari Eubank. Segment two guest is Ron Galella who is the Paparazzi photographer who make headlines in 1973 having been punched in the jaw by Marlon Brando...loosing four teeth but receiving a settlement from Brando for $40,000.
During the opening of the broadcast host Tom Snyder walks over to cameraman Freddie Smith and takes his stool away, stating that he sits by the camera reading the Post Newspaper as they tape the show...done all in good fun.
In a rare interview Russ Meyer, known for his soft core X - Rated movies discusses his career and background. He recalls his mother giving him an 8mm movie camera which began his fascination with taking films. Meyer was a field photographer in the military and he remembers filming Ernest Hemmingway in Paris, Garson Kanin, and General George Patton. After service Russ Meyer explains that he went to San Francisco and did industrial films and also still photography centerfolds for Playboy Magazine. Worked as a still photographer on Have Gun Will Travel, Gunsmoke and Rawhide TV series.
Meyer recalls that in the 1950's most nudist films had unattractive subjets. His first big hit shooting soft core fillms was "The Enormous Tease," which for its time was shocking audiences. Then he did the Vixen series which put him on the map. Two of his stars from "Super Vixens" join in the discussion with Tom Snyder. Opinions and comments include current news related to Harry Reems, Al Goldstein law suits, and what it is like to work on a Russ Meyer set, and personal involvement working on X rated films in front of the camera. Additional discussing includes topics related to violence in films.
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.
1977-01-16, CBS, 90 min.
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 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.
1977-01-18, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-hosts.
1977-01-19, NBC, 150 min.
The Inaugural Ball for President-Elect Jimmy Carter who will be sworn in as the nation's 39th President the next day.
This entertainment extravaganza program is telecast live from the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and it has array of hosts, including Hank Aaron, Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Freddie Prinze Jean Stapleton, John Wayne Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Jack Albertson,
NOTE: The first time such Gala Salute, the night before a president is sworn into office, has been televised in its entirety.
1977-01-19, NBC, 150 min.
The Inaugural Ball for President-Elect Jimmy Carter who will be sworn in as the nation's 39th President the next day.
Duplicate of # 8325.
1977-01-29, WNBC, 79 min.
1976 (Syndicated). Peter Marshall hosted his own ninety-minute variety series, which featured Rod Gist, Denny Evans and Chapter 5.
1977-02-05, 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.
1977-02-05, WNEW, 27 min.
1976-1977 (Syndicated). A half hour of country and western music, hosted by Dolly Parton.
1977-02-08, WNBC, 52 min.
"Police Woman" on the firing line . . . Angie Dickinson is roasted by host Dean Martin, her series costar Earl Holliman, James Stewart, Juliet Prowse, Rex Reed, Cathy Rigby, Ruth Buzzi, Cindy Williams, Orson Welles, Eve Arden, LaWanda Page, Joey Bishop, Jimmie Walker, Jackie Mason, Scatman Crothers, Red Buttons and Foster Brooks.
1977-02-08, NBC, 52 min.
"Police Woman" on the firing line . . . Angie Dickinson is roasted by host Dean Martin, her series costar Earl Holliman, James Stewart, Juliet Prowse, Rex Reed, Cathy Rigby, Ruth Buzzi, Cindy Williams, Orson Welles, Eve Arden, LaWanda Page, Joey Bishop, Jimmie Walker, Jackie Mason, Scatman Crothers, Red Buttons and Foster Brooks.
Dupe Of # 2122.
1977-02-08, WNBC, min.
"Police Woman" on the firing line . . . Angie Dickinson is roasted by host Dean Martin, her series costar Earl Holliman, James Stewart, Juliet Prowse, Rex Reed, Cathy Rigby, Ruth Buzzi, Cindy Williams, Orson Welles, Eve Arden, LaWanda Page, Joey Bishop, Jimmie Walker, Jackie Mason, Scatman Crothers, Red Buttons and Foster Brooks.
Duplicate of #2122.
1977-02-10, CBS, min.
The Third Annual People's Choice Awards are presented.
Co-Hosts: Dick Van Dyke and Army Archerd.
Duplicate of #9075.
1977-02-10, CBS, 120 min.
The Third Annual People's Choice Awards are presented.
Duplicate of # 9075.
Co-Hosts: Dick Van Dyke and Army Archerd.
1977-02-10, CBS, 120 min.
The Third Annual People's Choice Awards are presented.
CO-Hosts: Dick Van Dyke and Army Archerd.
1977-02-16, CBS, 60 min.
A tribute to the late CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow on the tenth anniversary of his death. Narrated by Burgess Meredith.
1977-02-18, 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.
1977-02-21, WNBC, min.
Gabriel Kaplan is roasted by host Dean Martin, Milton Berle, Johnny Bench, Howard Cosell, Joe Garagiola, Orson Welles, Abe Vigoda, Liz Torres, Charo, Jimmie Walker, Nipsey Russell, Alice Ghostley, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas, George Kirby, Ed Bluestone and Billy Crystal.
Duplicate of #2124.
1977-02-21, WNBC, 52 min.
Gabriel Kaplan is roasted by host Dean Martin, Milton Berle, Johnny Bench, Howard Cosell, Joe Garagiola, Orson Welles, Abe Vigoda, Liz Torres, Charo, Jimmie Walker, Nipsey Russell, Alice Ghostley, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas, George Kirby, Ed Bluestone and Billy Crystal.
1977-02-21, WNBC, 52 min.
The first Neil Diamond special highlighting hit songs from a rock star, including an audience sing-along to "Song Sung Blue," featuring solos by Helen Reddy and Henry Winkler who sings Fonzie-style.
1977-03-02, WNBC, min.
Ted Knight is roasted by three of his costars on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"-Ed Asner, Georgia Engel and Gavin MacLeod. Also on the dais: James Stewart, Harvey Korman, Dr. Renee Richards, Orson Welles, Jimmie Walker, Paul Williams, Jack Carter, Jackie Mason, Julie McWhirter, LaWanda Page, Red Buttons, Foster Brooks and Kelly Monteith.
Duplicate of #2125.
1977-03-02, WNBC, 52 min.
Ted Knight is roasted by three of his costars on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"-Ed Asner, Georgia Engel and Gavin MacLeod. Also on the dais: James Stewart, Harvey Korman, Dr. Renee Richards, Orson Welles, Jimmie Walker, Paul Williams, Jack Carter, Jackie Mason, Julie McWhirter, LaWanda Page, Red Buttons, Foster Brooks and Kelly Monteith.
1977-03-02, NBC, 52 min.
Ted Knight is roasted by three of his costars on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"-Ed Asner, Georgia Engel and Gavin MacLeod. Also on the dais: James Stewart, Harvey Korman, Dr. Renee Richards, Orson Welles, Jimmie Walker, Paul Williams, Jack Carter, Jackie Mason, Julie McWhirter, LaWanda Page, Red Buttons, Foster Brooks and Kelly Monteith.
Dupe Of # 2125.
1977-03-15, NBC, 60 min.
A look at the last disastrous voyage of the oil tanker, the Argo Merchant which caused the worst oil spill in Atlantic Ocean history.
1977-03-18, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
The cast of the movie "Rocky" are the guests.
1977-03-20, 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.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/20/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/9/77-original airdate 2/19/77)
Joe McHugh intro
Executioners vs. Jose Gonzalez & Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Don Serrano
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Baron Von Raschke & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Gino Hernandez vs. Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Tor Kamata vs. Denny Alberts
Promo for Albany 4/1 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Ken Patera
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & JoJo Andrews
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
Calling the matches are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Baron Von Raschke, Fred Blassie, Ken Patera and Lou Albano.
NOTE: This television broadcast aired on March 20th five days after Antonino Rocca passed away. There were a number of matches which Rocca had previously done which were telecast in the weeks to follow.
1977-03-26, ABC, 60 min.
Interviews with 1977 Academy Award nominees.