1966-06-24, WNBC, 52 min.
January 27, 1961-April 21, 1961; September 28, 1961-September 21, 1964.
This was the first re-run broadcast of the series. Home viewers were able to participate in this hour-long musical series, as the lyrics to the songs were superimposed at the bottom of their screens; viewers were invited to "follow the bouncing ball" as it moved from one lyric to the next. Goateed composer-arranger Mitch Miller led the Sing-Along Gang, and on-stage aggregation of about two dozen. Among the featured vocalists were Leslie Uggams, Diana Trask, Barbara McNair, and Gloria Lambert. "Sing-Along with Mitch" was introduced on "Ford Startime" in 1960 and had a limited run in the spring of 1961, alternating with "The Bell Telephone Hour," before going weekly in the fall of that year. Reruns were exhumed in the spring of 1966 to replace the faltering "Sammy Davis Jr. Show." Bill Hobin produced and directed the series.
Milton Berle guest stars.
1966-07-01, WNBC, 52 min.
January 27, 1961-April 21, 1961; September 28, 1961-September 21, 1964. This was the first broadcast of the series. Home viewers were able to participate in this hour-long musical series, as the lyrics to the songs were superimposed at the bottom of their screens; viewers were invited to "follow the bouncing ball" as it moved from one lyric to the next. Goateed composer-arranger Mitch Miller led the Sing-Along Gang, and on-stage aggregation of about two dozen. Among the featured vocalists were Leslie Uggams, Diana Trask, Barbara McNair, and Gloria Lambert. "Sing-Along with Mitch" was introduced on "Ford Startime" in 1960 and had a limited run in the spring of 1961, alternating with "The Bell Telephone Hour," before going weekly in the fall of that year. Reruns were exhumed in the spring of 1966 to replace the faltering "Sammy Davis Jr. Show." Bill Hobin produced and directed the series.
1966-08-05, WNBC, 52 min.
January 27, 1961-April 21, 1961; September 28, 1961-September 21, 1964. This was the first broadcast of the series. Home viewers were able to participate in this hour-long musical series, as the lyrics to the songs were superimposed at the bottom of their screens; viewers were invited to "follow the bouncing ball" as it moved from one lyric to the next. Goateed composer-arranger Mitch Miller led the Sing-Along Gang, and on-stage aggregation of about two dozen. Among the featured vocalists were Leslie Uggams, Diana Trask, Barbara McNair, and Gloria Lambert. "Sing-Along with Mitch" was introduced on "Ford Startime" in 1960 and had a limited run in the spring of 1961, alternating with "The Bell Telephone Hour," before going weekly in the fall of that year. Reruns were exhumed in the spring of 1966 to replace the faltering "Sammy Davis Jr. Show." Bill Hobin produced and directed the series.
1966-10-19, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1963-June 7, 1967. Danny Kaye hosted his own Wednesday-night variety hour for four seasons. Regulars included Harvey Korman, four-year-old Victoria Meyerink & youngster Laurie Ichino.
1967-01-12, 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).
1967-01-12, 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 # 1932.
1968-04-21, NBC, 87 min.
Angela Lansbury and Peter Ustinov host the 1968 version of the Tony Awards (Broadway's Oscar). The ceremonies, telecast from the Shubert Theater in New York City, include production numbers from "Hello Dolly," "Golden Rainbow," "The Happy Time," "How Now Dow Jones?" "Mame," and "Hallelujah, Baby!"
Award presenters include Art Carney, Anne Bancroft, Sandy Dennis, Groucho Marx, Paul Newman, Gregory Peck, Tony Randall and Joanne Woodward. Major categories and nominees are listed below.
Best play: "Joe Egg," "Plaza Suite," "The Price," "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead."
Best Musical: "The Happy Time," "Hallelujah,Baby!" "How Now Dow Jones?" "Illya Darling."
Dramatic actor/actress: Martin Balsam, Albert Finney, Milo O'Shea, Alan Webb, Zoe Caldwell, Colleen Dewhurst, Maureen Stapleton, Dorothy Tutin.
Musical actor/actress: Robert Goulet, Robert Hooks, Anthony Roberts, David Wayne, Melina Mercouri, Patricia Routledge, Leslie Uggams, Brenda Vaccaro.
Missing from tonight's show is the melodramatic "may I have this envelope, please?" Instead of nervous fumbling, viewers will see the nominees and winners names in lights. Nominations will be lighted up on a theater marquee as they are announced.
Cast (in credits order)
Angela Lansbury ... Self - Host & Presenter
Peter Ustinov ... Self - Co-Host & Presenter
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
George Abbott ... Self
David Atkinson ... Self - Performer
Pearl Bailey ... Self - Special Award Recipient & Performer
Martin Balsam ... Self - Winner
Anne Bancroft ... Self - Presenter
Michael Bennett ... Self
Jack Benny ... Self - Co-Host
Shirley Booth ... Self - Presenter
Zoe Caldwell ... Self - Winner
Art Carney ... Self - Presenter
Diahann Carroll ... Self - Presenter
Trudy Carson ... Self - Presenter
Gower Champion ... Self
Maurice Chevalier ... Self - Special Tony Award Recipient
Carol Cole ... Self - Presenter
Betty Comden ... Self
Clifton Davis ... Self - Performer
Sandy Dennis ... Self - Presenter
Colleen Dewhurst ... Self
Marlene Dietrich ... Self - Special Tony Award Recipient
Fred Ebb ... Self
Tanya Everett ... Self - Performer
Albert Finney ... Self
Morgan Freeman ... Self - Performer
Eydie Gormé ... Self - Performer
Robert Goulet ... Self - Winner & Performer
Adolph Green ... Self
Julie Gregg ... Self
Jill Haworth ... Self - Performer
Helen Hayes ... Self - Accepting Award for Apa-Phoenix
Lillian Hayman ... Self - Winner & Performer
Paul Hecht ... Self
Audrey Hepburn ... Self - Special Tony Award Recipient & Presenter
Jerry Herman ... Self - Presenter
Robert Hooks ... Self - Nominee & Performer
Anne Jackson ... Self - Presenter
Ernestine Jackson ... Self - Performer
Scott Jacoby ... Self - Performer
John Kander ... Self
Alan King ... Self - Presenter
Mabel King ... Self - Performer
Nikos Kourkoulos ... Self
Steve Lawrence ... Self - Performer
Groucho Marx ... Self - Presenter
Melina Mercouri ... Self
David Merrick ... Self
Bette Midler ... Self - Performer
Arthur Miller ... Self
Liza Minnelli ... Self - Presenter
Brian Murray ... Self
Paul Newman ... Self - Presenter
Mike Nichols ... Self
Milo O'Shea ... Self
James Patterson ... Self
Gregory Peck ... Self - Presenter
Alice Playten ... Self
Harold Prince ... Self - Presenter
Tony Randall ... Self - Presenter
Tony Roberts ... Self - Nominee & Performer
Patricia Routledge ... Self - Winner
Michael Rupert ... Self - Nominee & Performer
Hiram Sherman ... Self
Neil Simon ... Self
Maureen Stapleton... Self
Tom Stoppard ... Self
Jule Styne ... Self
Mimi Turque ... Self - Performer
Leslie Uggams ... Self - Winner & Performer
Brenda Vaccaro ... Self
Zena Walker ... Self
Eli Wallach ... Self - Presenter
David Wayne ... Self - Nominee & Performer
John Wood ... Self
Joanne Woodward ... Self - Presenter
1968-12-24, WABC, 52 min.
September 24, 1968-May 20, 1969. This was the "Our First Christmas" broadcast. Television's only musical comedy series. "That's Life" starred Robert Morse and E.J. Peaker. Also featured were Shelley Berman and Kay Medford.
1969-02-09, 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.
1969-02-18, WABC, min.
September 24, 1968-May 20, 1969. This was the "You Never Take Me Any Place" broadcast. Television's only musical comedy series. "That's Life" starred Robert Morse and E.J. Peaker. Also featured were Shelley Berman and Kay Medford.
Dupe of #4799.
1969-02-18, WABC, 52 min.
September 24, 1968-May 20, 1969. This was the "You Never Take Me Any Place" broadcast. Television's only musical comedy series. "That's Life" starred Robert Morse and E.J. Peaker. Also featured were Shelley Berman and Kay Medford.
1969-03-12, WCBS, 52 min.
January 29, 1969-June 13, 1972. In 1969 Glen Campbell returned to TV as host of "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour"; his regulars included Pat Paulsen, Jack Burns, John Hartford, Jerry Reed and Larry McNeeley.
1969-04-20, NBC, 180 min.
The 23rd Annual Tony Awards is telecast live from the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City.
Hosts: Diahann Carroll and Alan King.
1969 marked the first year scenes from the nominated plays were presented.
1970-01-21, WABC, 52 min.
January 21, 1970-September 19, 1970. This was the first broadcast of the series. An hour-long variety series taped in London and hosted by British pop star Engelbert Humperdinck.
1970-04-11, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1970-06-25, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. This program is a repeat. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
1970-09-22, WCBS, 52 min.
September 15, 1970-July 6, 1971. Don Knotts headlined this variety series featuring Elaine Joyce, Frank Welker, John Dehner, Kenneth Mars, Eddy Carroll, Francis DeSales, Mickey Deems, Brad Logan, Fay DeWitt, Gary Burghoff and Bob Williams.
1970-11-29, NBC, 90 min.
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Host: John Wayne.
1970-11-29, NBC, 90 min.
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Host: John Wayne.
Duplicate of 9357.
John Wayne's first TV special is a journey through American history with music, comedy, and more than two-dozen guest stars.
John's guests include Jack Benny as a citizen asking George Washington (Lorne Greene) about that dollar he supposedly threw across the Potomac, Bob Hope and Ann-Margret entertaining the troops at Valley Forge, printer Red Skelton discussing dissent with apprentice Tom Smothers, Lucille Ball as Miss Liberty, and Bing Crosby as Mark Twain, philosophizing with freed slave Frederick Douglass (Roscoe Lee Browne).
Also: Michael Landon as Peter Minuit, buying Manhattan Island from Indian Dan Blocker, Dean Martin as inventor Eli Whitney, Celeste Holm and Dennis Weaver as the parents of young Abe Lincoln, brothers Rick and David Nelson fighting on opposite sides in the Civil War, Phyllis Diller as a 19th-century presidential candidate, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin as the Wright Brothers.
Songs: Johnny Cash: "Ribbon Of Steel," Glen Campbell: "This Is A Great Country," Roy Clark: "Oh Suzanna," Leslie Uggams: "Clementine," Doddletown Pipers: "The Declaration." All: "God Bless America."
1971-01-10, NBC, min.
A galaxy of entertainers and 39 NFL stars in a spectacular salute to pro football.
The heady line-up includes Lucille Ball, Judy Carne, Charleton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Pat O'Brien, Charles Nelson Reilly, Alan Sues, Leslie Uggams, John Wayne, and the NFL's, Mike Garrett, Kermit Alexander, Ben Davidson, Roman Gabriel, Deacon Jones, Daryle Lamonica, Dick Le Beau, Joe Namath, O.J. Simpson, and Gene Washington.
In comedy segments, John Wayne presents a campy football fashion show; Detroit Lion Alex Karras plays a badgered husband explaining a hard day on the gridiron, and former pro Rosey Grier interviews Chicago Bear linebacker Dick Butkus, and his half pint roommate Arte Johnson.
Songs include two "Damn Yankees" numbers and a piano etude composed and performed by Cincinnati Bengal Mike Reid.
1971-04-12, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. This program is a repeat. 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.
1971-09-30, 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).
1972-01-17, WNBC, 78 min.
Jack Lemmon leads a delightful salute to George and Ira Gershwin.
Duplicate of # 5452.
Highlights:
"I've Got A Crush On You,"- Jack Lemmom
Medley Of Gershwin movie hits- Fred Astaire
"I Got Rhythm,"- Ethel Merman
"Someone To Watch Over Me," "My One And Only," "The Man I Love"- Leslie Uggams
Medley: "An American In Paris," "Rhapsody In Blue," Concerto In F- Peter Nero.
"Love Is Here To Stay,"-Larry Kert
"But Not For Me,"-Linda Bennett
"Stairway To Paradise,"- Robert Guillaume
"Strike Up The Band,"- Alan Johnson Dancers
"Medleys: "Of Thee I Sing," "Porgy And Bess,"- Fred Astaire, Ethel Merman.
1972-01-17, WNBC, 78 min.
Jack Lemmon leads a delightful salute to George and Ira Gershwin.
1972-02-17, 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).
1972-07-03, WCBS, 52 min.
A star-studded salute to a great lyricist - Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960). Originally taped in April 1971 at the University of Southern California.
1972-07-03, WCBS, 54 min.
A star-studded salute to a great lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960). Taped in April 1971, at the University Of Southern California.
1972-07-03, CBS, min.
A star-studded salute to a great lyricist-Oscar Hammerstein 11 (1895-1960). Taped in April 1971 at the University of Southern California.
Highlights and performers:
"A Cockeyed Optimist " Dinah Shore
"All The Things You Are" Helen Hayes
"I Am Going To Like It Here" Miyoshi Umeki
"Why Do I Love You?" Leslie Uggams
"Carefully Taught" Burt Lancaster
"If I Loved You" John Raitt
Medley:"I Whistle A Happy Tune" "The Folks Who Live On The Hill"
"Shall We Dance?" "I Won't Dance" "Stouthearted Men" "Getting To Know You" "Do Re Mi" ...Raitt, Uggams, Johnny Mercer, Janet Blair
"I Can't Say No" Celeste Holm
"The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" Harve Presnell
"The Desert Song" "Rose Marie" "Wanting You" Jean Fenn, Harve Presnell.
"It Might As Well Be Spring" Janet Blair
"There Is Nothing Like A Dame"
Desi Arnaz Jr, Milton Berle, Larry Hagman, Yaphet Kotto, Ryan O'Neal, Robert Stack, Ray Walston,
"A Puzzlement" Ricardo Montalban
"Climb Every Mountain" Jean Fenn
1972-07-19, WCBS, 52 min.
July 19, 1972-August 16, 1972. A five-week summer variety hour, hosted by comedian David Steinberg.
1973-04-06, WNBC, 52 min.
July 27, 1972-September 7, 1972; January 19, 1973-April 27, 1973. Bobby Darin was given his own series in 1972, a summer replacement for "The Dean Martin Show." The series was revived that winter as a midseason replacement. Regulars included Dick Bakalyan, Steve Landesberg, and Rip Taylor.
1973-12-04, NBC, 60 min.
A musical special saluting the music of George Gershwin.
1974-10-15, NBC, 30 min.
Durable daytime game show featuring two contestants and panel of nine celebrities. Regular panelists over the years included George Gobel, Wally Cox, John Davidson, Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette), Rose Marie, and Paul Lynde. Host Peter Marshall.
Guests: Leslie Uggams, John Davidson, Marty Allen, Rich Little, Rose Marie, Paul Lynde, and others. Host Peter Marshall.
1975-10-25, NBC, 30 min.
July 11th, 1975-June 11th, 1976.
Daytime game show that tried to capitalize on the pinball machine craze. Celebrity and contestant pairs played a word game with the winning pair earning the opportunity to play a giant pinball machine for prizes.
Host: Art James
1976-10-13, WNBC, 26 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1976-12-13, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall
1977-03-28, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall
1977-04-13, NBC, 30 min.
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)
One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.
Host: Peter Marshall
1977-04-21, ABC, 60 min.
In this musical television special, Frank Sinatra performs duets on standards in various styles, including folk and disco.
Dupe Of # 7381.
1977-04-21, ABC, 60 min.
In this musical television special, Frank Sinatra performs duets of standards in various styles, including folk and disco.
1977-06-05, ABC, 150 min.
The 31st annual Tony Awards are telecast live from The Shubert Theatre in New York City.Hosted by Jonathan Winters.
Host: Jonathan Winters.
1977-12-07, CBS, 60 min.
This was the first telecast of the Heisman Trophy Awards won in 1977 by Earl Campbell.
Hosts: OJ Simpson, Elliot Gould. I hour excerpt.
1977-12-31, WCBS, min.
Beginning in 1929, a New Year's Eve Tradition...Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians. Guy Lombardo was best known to TV audiences for his annual New Year's Eve telecasts. His brothers Carmen (the band's musical director), Victor, & Lebert were all members of the orchestra. Guy, the eldest, was designated the leader. For most of his years in television, Guy Lombardo represented nostalgia for the '30s and '40s. At midnight the traditional welcoming in of the New Year at Times Square is presented. Lee Jordan brings in the New Year from Times Square.
Guy Lombardo died on November 5, 1977, but the tradition he began on radio in 1929 lives on as his brother Victor Lombardo leads the Royal Canadians in a New Year's Eve Concert. There is a special tribute to Guy Lombardo.
Duplicate of 5388.
1977-12-31, WCBS, 78 min.
Beginning in 1929, a New Year's Eve Tradition...Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians. Guy Lombardo was best known to TV audiences for his annual New Year's Eve telecasts. His brothers Carmen (the band's musical director), Victor, & Lebert were all members of the orchestra. Guy, the eldest, was designated the leader. For most of his years in television, Guy Lombardo represented nostalgia for the '30s and '40s. At midnight the traditional welcoming in of the New Year at Times Square is presented. Lee Jordan brings in the New Year from Times Square.
Guy Lombardo died on November 5, 1977, but the tradition he began on radio in 1929 lives on as his brother Victor Lombardo leads the Royal Canadians in a New Year's Eve Concert. There is a special tribute to Guy Lombardo.
1978-01-24, NBC, 00 min.
1979-02-12, 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.
1979-05-14, WNBC, 52 min.
A salute to the 1920's and 1930's in music and comedy. This was the "Echoes of Vaudeville" broadcast.
1981-09-02, WNEW, 120 min.
Special: Some 32 stars are on hand for a musical gala marking the Los Angeles Bicentennial. Among the highlights: a song-and-dance tribute to Busby Berkeley, headlined by Carol Lawrence; and a salute to the Hollywood canteen of the '40s with Toni Tennille and Peter Marshall. Hosts: Lorne Greene, Natalie Wood, Donald O'Connor, Greer Garson, Eve Arden, Twiggy and Dionne Warwick. Music: "Pennies from Heaven" (Rosemary Clooney), "Don't Leave Me This Way (Thelma Houston), "Never Never Land" (Leslie Uggams) and "Together" (Peggy Lee).
1982-03-17, SYND, 30 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.