1968-06-12, WCBS, 52 min.
May 1, 1968-September 18, 1968. Comedian Dom DeLuise hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Jackie Gleason Show." Regulars included Carol Arthur, Marian Mercer, Bill McCutcheon, Paul Dooley, B. S. Pully, the Gentry Brothers and Dick Lynn.
1968-06-16, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1968-06-19, WCBS, 52 min.
May 1, 1968-September 18, 1968. Comedian Dom DeLuise hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Jackie Gleason Show." Regulars included Carol Arthur, Marian Mercer, Bill McCutcheon, Paul Dooley, B. S. Pully, the Gentry Brothers and Dick Lynn.
1968-06-22, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-06-23, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. This was the first broadcast of the series. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
1968-06-25, WNBC, 30 min.
Barbara Walters interviews Butterfly McQueen...discuss songs from Broadway Show now appearing.
1968-06-30, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
1968-07-03, WCBS, 52 min.
May 1, 1968-September 18, 1968. Comedian Dom DeLuise hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Jackie Gleason Show." Regulars included Carol Arthur, Marian Mercer, Bill McCutcheon, Paul Dooley, B. S. Pully, the Gentry Brothers and Dick Lynn.
1968-07-07, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
1968-07-13, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This program is a repeat. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-07-14, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
1968-07-20, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Dakota Show" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-07-21, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
1968-07-28, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
In the finale, the entire cast join in a 17 song salute to rock and roll.
1968-08-03, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-08-04, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
1968-08-10, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Hearts & Flowers" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-08-11, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
1968-08-17, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Helena Polka Show" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-08-18, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
1968-08-25, WCBS, 52 min.
June 23, 1968-September 8, 1968. In 1967 Glen Campbell began appearing regularly on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," and in 1968 he hosted their summer replacement series, "The Summer Brothers Smothers Show." Regulars on that show included Pat Paulsen.
This was the final first run show of the series consisting of ten broadcasts.
1968-08-31, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-09-07, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Western" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-09-08, WCBS, 15 min.
THE SUMMER BROTHERS SMOTHERS SHOW.
Glen Campbell welcomes guests Bobbie Gentry & Mason Williams, who performs his number one hit "Classical Gas."
Repeat, excerpt, of broadcast which aired on July 28, 1968.
1968-09-13, WCBS, 52 min.
Shirley Bassey welcomes guests Jimmy Durante, Noel Harrison, and Laurindo Almeida. Songs include the famous "Goldfinger," "The Impossible Dream" and "It's One of Those Songs (Bassey and Durante duet). Surprisingly, Durante was never advertised as a guest star when promoting this program.
1968-09-13, WABC, 52 min.
British singer Shirley Bassey in an hour of song.
1968-09-14, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Songs Old and New" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-09-15, WCBS, 52 min.
September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor.
PREMIERE of The Phyllis Diller Show. Guests include Johnny Carson (introduced by Ed McMahon), Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, Sonny and Cher, and the Pearce Sisters (musical moppets, 2 to 11 years old).
Pyllis plays her saxophone accompanying Sonny and Cher, and in a sketch has trouble rehearsing with the Pearce Sisters.
1968-09-15, CBS, min.
See entry #1312 for full details. Includes a Richard Nixon promo.
Series Premiere.
1968-09-15, WCBS, 52 min.
September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor.
PREMIERE of The Phyllis Diller Show. Guests include Johnny Carson (introduced by Ed McMahon), Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, Sonny and Cher, and the Pearce Sisters (musical moppets, 2 to 11 years old).
Pyllis plays her saxophone accompanying Sonny and Cher, and in a sketch has trouble rehearsing with the Pearce Sisters.
Duplicate of #1312
1968-09-19, 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).
1968-09-19, NBC, 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).
Dean's guest is comedian Shecky Greene.
1968-09-19, NBC, 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).
Dupe Of # 1953.
1968-09-21, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-09-22, 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.
1968-09-22, WCBS, 52 min.
September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor.
1968-09-22, 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.
Duplicate of #1592.
Guests: Almira Sessions, Alice Ghostley, Jim Nabors, Isabel Sanford.
First show of season.
1968-09-24, CBS, min.
1968-09-25, CBS, 57 min.
December 27, 1967-May 22, 1969. Jonathan Winters as host of a Wednesday-night variety hour. Joining him were Abby Dalton, Cliff Arquette, Pamela Rodgers, Alice Ghostley and Paul Lynde.
1968-09-25, NBC, min.
A variety show presented as monthly specials on NBC.
Host: Bob Hope. Monologue only.
1968-09-26, 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).
1968-09-28, WABC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.
1968-09-29, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
1968-09-29, WCBS, 52 min.
September 15, 1968-December 22, 1968. Variety hour hosted by Phyllis Diller, featuring Norm Crosby and Rip Taylor.
1968-09-29, WCBS, 52 min.
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
Episode 1, season 21.
Duplicate of #2307.
1968-09-29, CBS, min.
1968-09-30, 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.
1968-10-02, CBS, 57 min.
December 27, 1967-May 22, 1969. Jonathan Winters as host of a Wednesday-night variety hour. Joining him were Abby Dalton, Cliff Arquette, Pamela Rodgers, Alice Ghostley and Paul Lynde.
1968-10-03, 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).
Duplicate of #1965.
1968-10-03, 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).