1977-03-26, ABC, 60 min.
Interviews with 1977 Academy Award nominees.
1977-03-27, , 120 min.
The 12th annual presentation of awards bestowed on the basis of popular vote. Burgess Meredith and Slyvester Stallone won for "Rocky," Lee Grant for "Voyage Of The Damned," and Faye Dunaway for "Network."
Co-Hosts: George Peppard and Valerie Perrine.
1977-03-27, WRGB, 42 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. and Antonino Rocca call the matches at ringside.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.
Joined in progress. 42 minute excerpt.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/27/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/9/77-original airdate 2/26/77)
-show joined in progress
(ANTONINO ROCCA'S FINAL APPEARANCE ON "ALL STAR WRESLTING" PRIOR TO PASSING AWAY MARCH 15, 1977 AT 55 YEARS OF AGE OF).
Ken Patera vs. Steve King & Pete Austin
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard, Stan Stasiak, Blassie & Tor Kamata
-commercials
Carlos Rocha vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Frank Williams
Promo for Albany 4/1 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea
-commercials
Bob Backlund, Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko vs. Doug Gilbert, Baron Mikel Scicluna & Johnny Rodz
(Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
Match #5 is a six man tag team match.
Interviews include Tony Garea, Larry Zbyszko, Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, and Stan Stasiak.
At the end of the program Vince McMahon Jr. tells the home audience that there will not be ALL STAR WRESTLING for the next two weeks (April 3rd or 10th).
NOTE: This would be the final telecast with Antonino Rocca who passed away at age 49 on March 15, 1977. It was originally tape recorded February 9, 1977.
1977-03-27, NBC, 60 min.
Emmy winner Allan Sloan wrote this play about an intellectually
gifted student whose free-spirited behavior lands him in the Principal's office.
1977-03-28, 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: Robert Conrad
1977-04-04, NBC, 00 min.
1977-04-04, WNBC, 52 min.
A sequel to the November 8, 1976 Special broadcast, DEAN MARTIN'S RED HOT SCANDALS OF 1926.
Comedy highlights include a look at jazz-age college life; a speakeasy sketch; a takeoff on silent movies; and impersonations by Winters of various celebrities of the era.
1977-04-04, WABC, 52 min.
January 23, 1977-May 25, 1977. This program was interrupted by a news bulletin. A variety hour with some running sketches broadcast irregularly during 1977. With Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, Maureen McCormick, Barry Williams, Geri Reischl, Chris Knight, Susan Olsen, Michael Lookinland, and Ann B. Davis.
1977-04-12, 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: Bob Newhart.
1977-04-17, WRGB, 57 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.
Calling the matches at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Fred Blassie, Baron Von Raschke, Chief Jay Strongbow, Chief Billy White Wolf.
Match #5 is a six man tag team bout.
1977-04-28, CBS, 118 min.
The history of television is examined.
Complete with original commercials.
Host: Charles Kuralt
The special is a retrospective of the social history of television programming, circa 1948-1960's. Host Charles Kuralt describes
live television and illustrates the kinescope process. Excerpts include coverage of the following topics and people: Burns and Allen; news programs with Edward P. Morgan and Douglas Edwards; newsreels and propaganda; Art Carney and Jackie Gleason; children's programs, including "Captain Video"; the growth of television; performers Milton Berle, Ernie Kovacs, Red Skelton, Alan Young, Dick Van Dyke and Lucille Ball; reporter Edward R. Murrow; the Korean War; blacklisting; Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy; Mary Martin and Noel Coward; the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings; Sid Caesar; President Harry S Truman's 1951 dismissal of General MacArthur; Bishop Fulton J. Sheen; a comedy and entertainment montage; quiz show scandals with comments by Frank Stanton of CBS and a look at how shows were rigged; Rex Harrison rehearsing for "My Fair Lady"; anthology drama with Charlton Heston, James Dean, and others; the 1952 Republican Convention; John F. Kennedy's 1956 bid for vice president; the 1960 presidential campaign; and Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Includes commercials.
1977-05-01, WRGB, 58 min.
"Championship Wrestling" 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. and Antonino Rocca call the matches at ringside. Ring announcer is Gary Michael Cappetta.
Interviews include Jay Strongbow, Fred Blassie, and Baron Von Raschke.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/1/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/8/77-original airdate 2/19/77)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/13 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Gary Michael Cappetta intro
Bob Backlund & Tony Garea vs. Jose Estrada & Pete Doherty
-commercials
Doug Gilbert & Baron Mikel Scicluna vs. Lou Klein & Denny Alberts
-commercials
Johnny Rodz vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
Larry Zbyszko & Jose Gonzalez vs. Executioners
-commercials
Carlos Rocha vs. Johnny Davis
Promo for Albany 5/13 - Vince McMahon interviews Baron Von Raschke & Freddie Blassie
Tor Kamata & Stan Stasiak vs. SD Jones & Johnny Rivera
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
1977-05-02, WNBC, 52 min.
Peter Marshall is roasted by host Dean Martin and a panel of celebrities including Red Buttons, Foster Brooks, Rip Taylor, Orson Welles, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Vincent Price, Karen Valentine, Paul Lynde, Jimmie Walker, Jack Carter, Jackie Gayle, Rose Marie, Joey Bishop and Wayland and Madame.
1977-05-02, NBC, 52 min.
Peter Marshall is roasted by host Dean Martin and a panel of celebrities including Red Buttons, Foster Brooks, Rip Taylor, Orson Welles, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Vincent Price, Karen Valentine, Paul Lynde, Jimmie Walker, Jack Carter, Jackie Gayle, Rose Marie, Joey Bishop and Wayland and Madame.
Dupe Of # 2128.
1977-05-03, NBC, 90 min.
Taped at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville Tennessee. Tennessee Ernie Ford sings Gospel tunes.
Host: Jimmy Dean.
1977-05-13, SYN, 59 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated)
Topic: Life After Death.
60-minute edited version of 90 minute broadcast, as syndicated
in New York.
Merv Griffin discusses death with author Raymond A. Moody, the father of the "Near Death Experience" movement, transforming the world and revolutionizing the way people think about death, and what lies beyond. In 1975 he published the book "Life After Life," which details one hundred fifty people who experienced "clinical death" and were revived.
Topics discussed by Raymond Moody include:
-Research based on 150 accounts by individuals experiencing death and returning to life.
-Deaths by accidents, suicide, illness.
-How legally died individuals leave their bodies and view doctors trying to resuscitate them.
Guest Viola Horton recalls her death experience in May 1971.
Guest Dr. George Richie, the man who inspired Raymond Moody to write his own book on the subject, relates his own death experience moment in December 1943.
NOTE: Dr. George Richie's experience was the first contact Raymond Moody had with NDE's (near death experience) during his post-graduate studies and residency in psychiatry at the University of Virginia. This led Moody to investigate the phenomenon of NDE, more, and led him to write
"Life after Life" in 1975, and subsequently two more books on the subject.
Commercials include:
Friskies, TV Guide, Campbell's Soup, Lipton Tea with Don Meredith, ADC Brand Coffee from Maxwell House, Birds Eye.
1977-05-14, PBS, 57 min.
1974-1981. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago.
1977-05-15, NBC, 90 min.
David Niven is the host for a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of "talking motion pictures."
1977-05-15, WOR, 52 min.
Video-taped in Garden Grove, California, this syndicated series "Hour of Power" hosted by Dr. Robert Schuller began broadcasting in 1970. In an interview with Dr. Robert Schuller, Fred Waring shares the inspiring story of his musically accented career. Mr. Waring will also direct the highly acclaimed 95 voice Hour of Power Choir.
1977-05-17, ABC, 85 min.
Muhammad Ali defends his heavyweight boxing championship vs. Alfredo Evangelista. Ali successfully defends his crown by scoring a 15 round unanimous decision. Howard Cosell and Chris Schenkel are the commentators.
1977-05-31, ABC, 60 min.
Host Barbara Walters interviews Bob Hope, Redd Foxx, and Bing Crosby.
1977-06-02, WNBC, 56 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
In part one of this broadcast, guest Irving Mansfield discusses with Tom Snyder anecdotes about being a press agent for Fred Allen, and the the wit a uniqueness of Fred Allen's radio series "Allen's Alley." Mansfield relates his relationship and the personality career of his wife Jacqueline Susann and her enormous success writing "Valley of the Dolls."
In part two Snyder discusses with author James Baldwin about his first directing experience related to his play "Running Through Paradise." He states why he left Los Angeles to move to France to be able to express himself and write freely, believing that integrity is so important to possess within oneself, increasing the opportunity to write with commitment. Baldwin talks about his lectures and how young people in his audiences are his focus point of communication.
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.
1977-06-06, 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.
Re-run of ATA #4741 (Nov. 21, 1976)
1977-06-17, NBC, 60 min.
Host Peter Ustinov reviews 100 years of the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament in London, England.
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.
1977-07-12, WOR, 60 min.
Professional wrestling is the topic. Joe's guest is wrestling manager Fred Blassie.
1977-08-12, , 30 min.
Space shuttle Enterprise separates from NASA 905 for its first free flight. On Enterprise flight deck were astronauts Fred Haise and Gordon Fullerton. The crew of NASA 905 were test pilots Fitz Fulton and Tom McMurty.
1977-08-13, WNEW, 27 min.
1976-1977 (Syndicated). A half hour of country and western music, hosted by Dolly Parton.
1977-08-18, 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-Hosts; Joan Bennett and Red Skelton.
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, WCBS, 105 min.
A repeat of a broadcast which aired on April 7, 1977. George Burns and Bernadette Peters introduce performances by show business celebrities selected in a public opinion survey. Entertainers include Ace Trucking Company, George Benson, Edgar Bergen, and Charlie McCarthy, George Carlin, Carol Channing, The Doobie Brothers, Nancy Dussault, Redd Foxx, Robert Goulet, Loretta Lynn, Don Rickles, Beverly Sills, Red Skelton, Dionne Warwick, and Paul Williams.
Dupe of #5410.
1977-08-28, WCBS, 105 min.
A repeat of a broadcast which aired on April 7, 1977. George Burns and Bernadette Peters introduce performances by show business celebrities selected in a public opinion survey. Entertainers include Ace Trucking Company, George Benson, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, George Carlin, Carol Channing, The Doobie Brothers, Nancy Dussault, Redd Foxx, Robert Goulet, Loretta Lynn, Don Rickles, Beverly Sills, Red Skelton, Dionne Warwick, and Paul Williams.
1977-08-31, NBC, 60 min.
A look at the making of the movie "A Bridge Too Far."
1977-09-07, ABC, 60 min.
A preview of ABC's fall schedule for 1977, hosted by twenty-year-old David Copperfield.
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.
1977-09-15, WNBC, 35 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
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.
1977-09-15, 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).
1977-09-16, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980.
A Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore.
This series was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was re-titled "DINAH AND FRIENDS," and introduced a co host for the first time.
1977-09-18, CBS, 00 min.
1977-09-18, WCBS, 158 min.
Walter Cronkite introduces segments with famous political, creative and entertainment personalities as well as news events from the past fifty years of broadcasting. Heard are: Bruce Dunning,
Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Richard M. Nixon, William S. Paley, Eric Sevareid, Orson Welles, Goodman Ace, Mel Allen, Eve Arden, Red Barber, Edgar Bergen, Bing Crosby, Joe DiMaggio, Douglas Edwards, Arthur Godfrey, Ted Husing, Agnes Moorehead, Charles Osgood, Andy Rooney, Red Skelton, Casey Stengel, Marie Wilson, The Andrews Sisters, Fred W. Friendly, Benny Goodman, Edward R. Murrow, Frank Sinatra and Robert Trout.
1977-09-23, WABC, 52 min.
January 23, 1976-January 19, 1979. This was the first broadcast of the season which featured the "Star Wars" characters C-3PO, R2-D2, Darth Vader, etc. The first variety hour hosted by a brother-and-sister team. Additional regulars included Jim Connell and Hank Garcia.
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).
1977-10-03, ABC, 180 min.
On September 21, 1970, ABC launched Monday Night Football as a regular series during the football season. Elaborately packaged with flashy graphics and entertaining commentary, Monday Night Football brought sports programming to a mainstream prime-time audience that included more than just sports fans.
The Oakland Raiders defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 37-28 in a Monday Night football game in Kansas City, Missouri. Howard Cosell, Don Meredith, and Frank Gifford call the action.
The Kansas City Chiefs lose to the Oakland Raiders, 37 to 28, on October 3, 1977.
Final
OAK
Raiders
3-0-0
37
KC
Chiefs
0-3-0
Summary
Team Stats
Player Stats
1st quarter
OAK
KC
Raiders
Fred Biletnikoff 21-yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick)
7
0
2nd quarter
OAK
KC
Raiders
Errol Mann 42-yard field goal
10
0
Chiefs
Walter White 48-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick)
10
7
Chiefs
Walter White 1-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick)
10
14
Chiefs
Henry Marshall 41-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick)
10
21
Raiders
Errol Mann 34-yard field goal
13
21
3rd quarter
OAK
KC
Raiders
Pete Banaszak 1-yard run (Errol Mann kick)
20
21
Raiders
Clarence Davis 37-yard run (Errol Mann kick)
27
21
Raiders
Clarence Davis 2-yard run (Errol Mann kick)
34
21
4th quarter
OAK
KC
Chiefs
Lawrence Williams 13-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick)
34
28
Raiders
Errol Mann 22-yard field goal
37
28
1977-10-23, ABC, 60 min.
A spoof of over-blown, over-hyped, pretentious "Big Event Television Specials."
Gabriel Kaplan, star of "Welcome Back Kotter" hosts his first prime time special. Comedy highlights include: "Battle of the Celebrity Relatives," and "National Chauvinist Dating Contest."
1977-10-23, ABC, 120 min.
A salute to Las Vegas.
Hosts: Cindy Williams and Don Meredith
1977-10-27, WNBC, 60 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
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.
1977-11-03, 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.
Johnny's guests are Susan Sullivan, Henry Winkler, Fred Graham, and Donna Theodore.
1977-11-04, 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.
1977-11-17, NBC, 90 min.
An old-style politician runs for a fourth term as Mayor as only he knows how.
1977-11-23, 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: Burt Reynolds, Jane Seymour, Johnny Mathis, Fred Brisson.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
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