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1977-10-14, WNBC, 56 min.
- Steve Allen
- Jack Paar
- Johnny Carson
- Dave Garroway
- Sonny Fox
- Mike Douglas
- Tom Snyder
- Pat Weaver
- Don Rickles
- Mort Werner
- Tom Brokaw
- Dan Aykroyd
- Dave Tebet
- Bob Citron
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. This is the "Fourth Anniversary Show" broadcast. 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. On this special 4th anniversary broadcast Tom Snyder's solo guest is Mort Werner relates anecdotes working as NBC TV producer with Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and Tom Snyder. It was Werner who was instrumental in getting the TOMORROW SHOW on the air. Tom Snyder re-runs a two and half minute excerpt clip related to the Tomorrow Show pilot broadcast (October 5, 1973) which was never broadcast. Both Snyder and Sonny Fox who was in the studio prevail as many mishaps occur during a phone call to Bob Citron making this pilot unacceptable for airing. Tom Snyder runs complete credits at the beginning of this broadcast to a musical rendition from "Annie." Mort Werner, instrumental for the success of The Today Show, Home, and The Tonight Show remembers the challenges keeping the Tomorrow Show on the air during the first year. He was the first to predict that there would be on television "all night programming." He states to Tom Snyder many anecdotes related to working with Dave Garroway, Steve Allen on the original Knickerbocker Show (1953) a local late night show broadcast locally in New York segueing to the Nationally broadcast The Tonight Show beginning in September 1954. and The Steve Allen Show in 1957. Mort Werner talks about the greatness of Pat Weaver...many anecdotes about working with Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson. References are made related to Dave Tebet and the six months of Tonight Show broadcasts with substitute host after Paar left the air and before Carson would host permanently beginning October 1, 1962. As a surprise to Tom Snyder, Mort Werner has prepared a 6 minute congratulatory anniversary tribute film with many celebrities, including Don Rickles, Mike Douglas, Dan Aykroyd, and Tom Brokaw as well as staff me members, fans and others, chiming in both humorously and with satirical anecdotes of their own, directed at Snyder, who enjoys the tribute tremendously. Tom and Mort discuss the challenges incurred when taping a broadcast which Snyder prefers vs broadcasting live which Werner prefers, and how society has changed from the 1950's to the 1970's. Finally, Mort Werner talks about some of his other short lived broadcasting ventures, including "Let's Look Over the News at Midnight," and "My Mother the Car" which he produced. Complete with commercials.
1977-10-18, , min.
Several innings of game 6 plus Reggie Jackson home run. Final game of Series won by Yankees 4 games to 2. Announcers: Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell, Tom Seaver.
1977-10-18, WNBC, 35 min.
- Yogi Berra
- Howard Cosell
- Don Sutton
- Reggie Jackson
- Mike Torrez
- Bowie Kuhn
- Tom Seaver
- Billy Martin
- Thurman Munson
- Keith Jackson
- Bill White
Keith Jackson does the play-by-play from the bottom of the Yankee 7th inning in the deciding 6th game of the series, with the score 7 to 3 Yankees. Howard Cosell and Tom Seaver do the "color" commentary. Reggie Jackson hits his third home run of the game in the 8th inning. From the victorious Yankee clubhouse, Bill White interviews Manager Billy Martin, Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, Reggie Jackson, Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, who presents the championship trophy. Also interviewed are Mike Torrez and George Steinbrenner. On the field, Don Sutton is interviewed. Cosell and Seaver wrap up the broadcast.1977-10-22, CBS, min.
CBS News special on New York Yankees World Series triumph over Los Angeles Dodgers.
1977-10-23, ABC, 120 min.
- Andy Williams
- Liberace
- Redd Foxx
- Lenny Kent
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Robert Goulet
- Wayne Newton
- Rip Taylor
- Juliet Prowse
- Totie Fields
- Jack Jones
- Foster Brooks
- Don Meredith
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- John Davidson
- Don Rickles
- Anthony Newley
- Norm Crosby
- Dionne Warwick
- Charo
- Eddy Arnold
- Lola Falana
- Joan Rivers
- David Brenner
- Slappy White
- Cindy Williams
- Doc Severinson
- Mike Curb Congregation
- Lennon Sisters
- Sandy Dressler
A salute to Las Vegas. Hosts: Cindy Williams and Don Meredith
1977-11-07, SYN, 30 min.
1975-1980 A half hour quiz show consisting of two celebrities and a non-celebrity captain. Points are scored by filling in words on a giant crossword puzzle. Host: Jack Clark
1977-11-16, 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: Charo, Tony Randall, Reiko Douglas, Jack Douglas. 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.1977-11-17, NBC, 90 min.
- Patrick Wayne
- Jack Carter
- Burgess Meredith
- Dana Andrews
- Robert Brown
- Paul Picerni
- Carroll OConnor
- Mariette Hartley
- Leslie Ackerman
- John Anderson
- Tom Clancy
- Brendan Dillon
- Arthur Franz
- Alan Hamel
- Stewart Moss
- Patrick ONeal
- Billy Benedict
- George Barrows
- Jack Griffin
- Sal Vecchio
- Paul Napier
- Ricki Williams
- Mike Walden
- Dennis McMullen
- Larry McCormick
- Elise OConnor
- Paul L. Ehrmann
- Barbara Schillaci
- Harry Basch
- Lane Allan
- William Quinn
- James Sikking
- Arthur Batanides
- Sandy Kenyon
- Kitty Winn
- Mel Stewart
- Katherine Bard
An old-style politician runs for a fourth term as Mayor as only he knows how.
#19196: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1977-11-21, SYN, 33 min.
From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986. Guests: George Burns, Jackie Vernon.
1977-11-24, CBS, 180 min.
The Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 31-14 in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game in Detroit. Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshire report. Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 31 to 14 Thursday, November 24, 1977, Week 11 The Chicago Bears played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Thursday, November 24, 1977, Week 11 of the 1977 season. The Bears won by a score of 31-14. The Bears swept the Lions for the 1977 season. Chicago Bears offense Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs 425 253 172 5 18 Coaches Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Sid Gillman Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Offensive Backfield Coach: Fred O'Connor Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Bob Bowser General Manager: Jim Finks Detroit Lions offense Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs 218 150 68 3 15 Coaches Head Coach: Tommy Hudspeth Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Fritz Shurmur Quarterbacks Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Belichick, Ed Hughes Offensive Line Coach: John Payne Tight Ends Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Backfield Coach: Wally English Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
#9555: CBS ALL-STAR THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE (INCLUDING MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE PARTIAL COVERAGE)
Order1977-11-24, CBS, 173 min.
- Jack Lord
- William Conrad
- Loretta Swit
- Linda Lavin
- Kevin Dobson
- Ned Beatty
- Pat Harrington, Jr.
- Lynnie Greene
- Bess Armstrong
Five different parades are telecast from various cities...New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Toronto (taped November 13th), and Honolulu. All commercials are included. William Conrad is anchorman in New York, commenting on highlights of five parades presented. The 51st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York with Pat Harrington Jr.,and Loretta Swit, the 58th Annual Gimbel's Parade in Philadelphia with Ja'net Dubois and Kevin Dobson, the 51st annual J.L. Hudson Parade in Detroit with Linda Lavin and Ned Beatty as co-hosts, the 73rd annual Eaton's Santa Claus Parade in Toronto Canada co-hosted by Lynnie Greene and Bess Armstrong, and the Aloha Floral Parade in Honolulu with Jack Lord as host. Note: During the last ten minutes of the broadcast intermittent audio squeal can be heard due to the condition of the master 1/4" master tape itself. However all is discernible. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (partially found NBC broadcasts of parade; 1953-1980) The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event held in New York City every Thanksgiving Day. The Parade was founded in 1924 as a Christmas pageant by Macy's immigrant employees who wanted to celebrate the holiday, akin to parades held for special occasions in Europe. The Parade is perhaps best known for its iconic helium balloons that depict characters from pop culture such as cartoon characters, brand mascots, and original Macy's characters. History | Since 1953, NBC has held the telecast rights to the Parade prior to this, CBS broadcasted the Parade. NBC's broadcast of the Parade traditionally lasts three hours, with the first hour dedicated to performances by Broadway musicals and the Parade progressing to the finish line. The other two hours consist of the Parade itself, which features giant balloons, floats, cultural performances, celebrity appearances, and musical/talent ensembles. The Parade ends with Santa Claus riding on his own float, signaling the unofficial arrival of the holiday season. Hosts of the NBC telecast have included such personalities as Lorne Greene, Betty White (from 1963 to 1972), Kent McCord, Martin Milner (1973), Ed McMahon (from 1974 to 1981), Helen Reddy (1975), Bryant Gumbel (from 1977 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984). Availability | Out of the 28 Parade broadcasts that aired on NBC between 1953 and 1980, only three of them have surfaced in full. Video recording equipment was not readily available to the general public until 1971, meaning the 1953-1970 broadcasts have a lower chance of being found than the 1971-1980 broadcasts. Clips from various pre-1980 telecasts have been used in Parade anniversary specials produced by NBC, meaning at least parts of the broadcasts remain in the NBC archives. Notably lost parades include the 1956 Parade (when all balloons succumbed to blustery winds, with Mighty Mouse crashing in front of NBC cameras), 1960 (the debut of the Happy Dragon, Macy's longest-running singular balloon to date) and 1971 (when all the balloons had to be removed due to heavy winds and rain). It should come as no surprise that many of the telecasts from the 1950s thru the early 1970's are lost, or not known to presently exist in any broadcast form, and only TWO pre-1980 parade exists in full. One archived segment of the November 22, 1973 NBC MACY's THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE resides at The Paley Center for Media, and a segment of the November 26, 1959 CBS coverage of the THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE is archived at The Paley Center for Media. Not one pre-1980 TV Thanksgiving Day Parade is archived by The Library of Congress or by UCLA Film & Television Archive. Network broadcast Kinescopes and Video were either discarded, wiped, or never recorded. Video recording software (3/4" U-Matic) was first released to the Public at great cost in 1971, and the Betamax (1975) and JVC VHS (1976) gave the public a means to record television broadcasts off the air, but, to date, it seems nobody at home elected to record a complete parade and kept it making the 1971-1979 parades more likely to be found possibly only as clips than the 1952-1971 parades. Certain footage from old telecasts has been shown in anniversary specials, showing that some still exist. Bootleg copies circa 1980 to the present have been posted on You Tube...most all playback reflecting poor to fair quality till the 2000's. During the first television years, the parade went through changes. Many of the parade's most iconic balloons were introduced in this period, such as Popeye, Bullwinkle, the Happy Dragon, Underdog, Smokey Bear, Linus the Lionhearted, Sinclair's Dino, and the first two Snoopy balloons. The toy float concept was introduced in the 1960s, with a turkey-shaped one, introduced in 1973, eventually becoming parade mascot Tom Turkey. A few notable lost parades include the 1956 parade (when Mighty Mouse crashed at Herald Square), 1965 (the debut of Underdog), and 1971 (when all the balloons had to be removed due to bad weather). Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (partially found NBC broadcasts of parade; 1953-1980) The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event held in New York City every Thanksgiving Day. The Parade was founded in 1924 as a Christmas pageant by Macy's immigrant employees who wanted to celebrate the holiday, akin to parades held for special occasions in Europe. The Parade is perhaps best known for its iconic helium balloons that depict characters from pop culture such as cartoon characters, brand mascots, and original Macy's characters. History Since 1953, NBC has held the telecast rights to the Parade prior to this, CBS broadcasted the Parade. NBC's broadcast of the Parade traditionally lasts three hours, with the first hour dedicated to performances by Broadway musicals and the Parade progressing to the finish line. The other two hours consist of the Parade itself, which features giant balloons, floats, cultural performances, celebrity appearances, and musical/talent ensembles. The Parade ends with Santa Claus riding on his own float, signaling the unofficial arrival of the holiday season. Hosts of the NBC telecast have included such personalities as Lorne Greene, Betty White (from 1963 to 1972), Kent McCord, Martin Milner (1973), Ed McMahon (from 1974 to 1981), Helen Reddy (1975), Bryant Gumbel (from 1977 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984). Availability Out of the 28 Parade broadcasts that aired on NBC between 1953 and 1980, only two (1959 & 1976) of them have surfaced in full. Video recording equipment was not readily available to the general public until 1971, meaning the 1953-1970 broadcasts have a lower chance of being found than the 1971-1980 broadcasts. Clips from various pre-1980 telecasts have been used in Parade anniversary specials produced by NBC, meaning at least parts of the broadcasts remain in the NBC archives. Notably lost parades include the 1956 Parade (when all balloons succumbed to blustery winds, with Mighty Mouse crashing in front of NBC cameras), 1960 (the debut of the Happy Dragon, Macy's longest-running singular balloon to date) and 1971 (when all the balloons had to be removed due to heavy winds and rain). Status List of Parades recorded (Kinescope/Video Tape/ Audio). # Year Status Notes 01 1953 Lost 02 1954 Lost 03 1955 Lost 04 1956 Lost 05 1957 Lost Phil Gries founder of Archival Television Audio, Inc. filmed two minutes of color 8mm film at the parade capturing images of Bill "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd riding his horse Topper, the debut of the Popeye Balloon, and the Turkey Balloon, and the Soldier Balloon. 06 1958 Partially Found. Clips of the Spaceman balloon exist, and Phil Gries founder of Archival Television Audio, Inc. filmed three minutes of 8mm color film at the parade capturing images of actor George Montgomery on horseback, Benny Goodman and band float, and the Spaceman balloon navigated by crane (helium-in-flated balloons this one year was not used because the government missile program caused a cutback in helium supplies for civilian use), 07 1959 Found (Complete Kinescope) 08 1960 Lost 09 1961 Partially Found A clip of one of the Marching Bands exist online. Partially Found Footage of Donald Duck was used as part of a special in 2011 and footage of Bullwinkle was used in 2016. 10 1962 Audio of the final five minutes ending including arrival of Santa Claus and sign off is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 11 1963 Partially Found. Footage of the start was used as part of a special in 2011. 12 1964 Partially Found 13 1965 Partially Found. Footage of the Dino balloon and the Monroe Girls Corp exist online and can be viewed on You Tube and on Facebook. 14 1966 Audio Exists of the complete parade archived in the collection of Archival Television audio, Inc. (two hours). 15 1967 Partially Found Audio of the Carlisle High School Marching Band and the first few seconds of The Happening's performance on the "Rock Candy Mountain" float exists on You Tube. 16 1968 Lost 17 1969 Partially Found Footage of the Broadway cast of Jimmy Performing exists, as does the complete audio air check archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 18 1970 Partially Found Stills of Dino and Donald Duck exist. 19 1971 Partially Found. 20 1972 The complete audio air check of the parade is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 21 1973 The complete audio air check of the parade is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 22 1974 Partially Found 23 1975 Partially Found Audio of the Christian County High School Band exists on YouTube. 24 1976 Found, and the complete Audio Audio Air Check is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 25 1977 The complete 173 minute TV Audio Air Check is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (Partial NBC and CBS television broadcasts audio recoded as broadcast simultaneously). 26 1978 Partially Found CBS' unofficial airing of the Parade is found; however, NBC's broadcast remains lost. 27 1979 Partially Found. 28 1980 Partially Lost. The majority of the 1980 Parade is found with approximately 30 minutes missing. Surviving Videos: | The 1959 Parade, the oldest surviving parade in full. The 1976 Parade, the 2nd oldest surviving parade in full. Parts of the 1972 Parade. The intro, band performances and Santa Claus from the 1979 Parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1971 parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1973 parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1977 parade and longer introduction to the 1977 Parade. The Broadway Cast of Jimmy Performing "The Mayor of New York" in 1969. Diana Ross's famous appearance in 1979. Sinclair's Dino in the 1965 Parade. The Village People performance in 1978. Tom Turkey, known in 1974 as the Toy Turkey, makes his second appearance. The Patriot Band performance in 1978. The Independence High School 76th Cavalry Band in 1978. The Salem High School Marching Band performance and Santa Claus in 1977. Mason Reese performance in 1975. The Dover High School Tornado Band performance in 1972. The Ohio Youth Choir in 1975 Audio of the Christian County High School Marching Colonels performance in 1975. The Spring Branch Sr. High School Marching Band performance in 1974. The Spring Branch Bruin Brigade performance in 1974. Audio of the Carlisle High School Marching Band performance in 1967. Short silent clips of the 1966 Parade.
1977-12-02, WNBC, 56 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. Tom Snyder's solo guest is Hugh Downs who remembers his time as host of The Today Show, why he left the show, missing the show at first, anecdotes about autographs, discussion of his new series Over Easy and focus on aging, original broadcasting career beginning at WLOK in Iowa when he was 19 years of age, first job at NBC affiliate at age 22 working on staff, original challenges doing auditions, his stint working on The Home Show, meeting Jack Paar for the first time (subbing for Tex McCrary on Tex and Jinx with Paar as a guest), remembrances of Jack Paar's walk off, preferred guests to personally interview, funny stories about priests and dentists, guests who froze when interviewing them, working with a supportive Barbara Walters on the Today Show, subject of bisexuality, outside interests as an author, scuba diver, glider...love of reading and music, and his long term consultancy for the center for democratic developments. Broadcast signs off to the Broadway song, form Annie, "Tomorrow." 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.
1977-12-04, WNBC, 104 min.
Honoring the year's best Las Vegas performers, a salute to variety acts and a tribute to Elvis Presley. Presenters include Ann-Margret, Totie Fields, Don Rickles, Jackie Mason, Shecky Greene, Rip Taylor and David Brenner.#19197: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1977-12-07, SYN, 38 min.
From 1972-1986, Merv Griffin's fourth talk show version. It proved to be his most successful effort, lasting fourteen years. The final broadcast was aired September 5, 1986. Guests: Foster Brooks, Kenny Rogers, Jackie Vernon, and Buddy Hackett. Kenny sings "Lucille."
#5250: FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Order1977-12-10, 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.
- Steve Allen
- Jim Backus
- Milton Berle
- Jack Carter
- Hal Linden
- Jayne Meadows
- Harold Gould
- Jeannie Carson
- Wolfman Jack
- Alex Cord
- Sheree North
- Lew Brown
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.
1977-12-16, 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.
#19219: COMMAND PERFORMANCE 1944
Order1977-12-24, , min.
Christmas show with Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Xavier Cugat, Jack Benny.
1977-12-26, WCBS, 24 min.
Morton Dean reports, with remembrances from Jackie Coogen and Milton Berle on the death of Charlie Chaplin.1977-12-26, CBS, 00 min.
Special on the death of Charlie Chaplin. Dupe Of 848.
1978-01-08, WNBC, 52 min.
Jimmy Dean is host for a tribute to Elvis Presley.1978-01-13, ABC, 00 min.
- Jack Carter
- Red Buttons
- Peggy Lee
- Buddy Hackett
- Jan Murray
- Victor Borge
- Bobby Van
- Ginger Rogers
- Buddy Ebsen
- Richard Burton
- Phyllis Diller
- Frankie Laine
- Ethel Merman
- Charlie Callas
- Lynn Anderson
- Jim Bailey
- Neil Sedaka
- Elaine Joyce
- Bobby Short
- Bob Crosby
- Ken Grant
Entertainers from all facets of show business selected in a nationwide survey, perform. Host: Buddy Ebsen.
#6582: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Order1978-01-16, NBC, 90 min.
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer. Larry Hagman (host), George Burns, Marie Osmond, Tanya Tucker and clips of Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton-John, Heart. Musical Highlights: - "My Favorite Sins," "Ballad of the Good Luck Charm" ... Larry - "Using Things and Loving People" ... George - "It's the Fallin' in Love" ... Marie - "Pecos Promenade," "Love Knows We Tried" ... Tanya
1978-01-18, CBS, 90 min.
- Jackie Gleason
- Milton Berle
- Jack Haley
- Totie Fields
- Rich Little
- Larry Gatlin
- Jim Bailey
- Rita Moreno
- Steve Martin
- Engelbert Humperdinck
- Chicago
- Shields and Yarnell
- Steve Landesburg
- Chuck Mangione
- The Bee Gees
- The Sylvers
The 1978 Entertainer Of The Year Awards. Host: Jackie Gleason.
#18238: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-02-07, WNBC, 120 min.
- Jonathan Winters
- Gene Kelly
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- James Stewart
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- Peter Falk
- Ernest Borgnine
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Ronald Reagan
- Telly Savalas
- Don Rickles
- Dom DeLuise
- Orson Welles
- Rich Little
- Flip Wilson
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
The comedy of insult dominates this two-hour tribute. Host Dean Martin heads the list of 20 celebrities, including Gene Kelly-who shows clips of Sinatra and himself singing and dancing in "Anchors Aweigh" (1945), "On the Town" (1949) and Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (1949); Peter Falk, who does a routine as Columbo; Ruth Buzzi, who appears as her "Laugh-In" character Gladys, the "president of the first Frank Sinatra fan club"; and Jonathan Winters as Elwood Suggins, "the bus driver on Sinatra's concert tours." Also: stand-up spots by former California governor Ronald Reagan, George Burns, James Stewart, Milton Berle, Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson, Dom DeLuise, Charlie Callas, Telly Savalas, LaWanda Page, Orson Welles, Don Rickles, Red Buttons, Rich Little, Jack Klugman and Ernest Borgnine. Duplicate of 2134.
#18239: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-02-07, WNBC, 120 min.
- Jonathan Winters
- Gene Kelly
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- James Stewart
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- Peter Falk
- Ernest Borgnine
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Ronald Reagan
- Telly Savalas
- Don Rickles
- Dom DeLuise
- Orson Welles
- Rich Little
- Flip Wilson
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
The comedy of insult dominates this two-hour tribute. Host Dean Martin heads the list of 20 celebrities, including Gene Kelly-who shows clips of Sinatra and himself singing and dancing in "Anchors Aweigh" (1945), "On the Town" (1949) and Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (1949); Peter Falk, who does a routine as Columbo; Ruth Buzzi, who appears as her "Laugh-In" character Gladys, the "president of the first Frank Sinatra fan club"; and Jonathan Winters as Elwood Suggins, "the bus driver on Sinatra's concert tours." Also: stand-up spots by former California governor Ronald Reagan, George Burns, James Stewart, Milton Berle, Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson, Dom DeLuise, Charlie Callas, Telly Savalas, LaWanda Page, Orson Welles, Don Rickles, Red Buttons, Rich Little, Jack Klugman and Ernest Borgnine. Duplicate of 2134.
#2134: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-02-07, WNBC, 100 min.
- Jonathan Winters
- Gene Kelly
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- James Stewart
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- Peter Falk
- Ernest Borgnine
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Ronald Reagan
- Telly Savalas
- Don Rickles
- Dom DeLuise
- Orson Welles
- Rich Little
- Flip Wilson
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
The comedy of insult dominates this two-hour tribute. Host Dean Martin heads the list of 20 celebrities, including Gene Kelly-who shows clips of Sinatra and himself singing and dancing in "Anchors Aweigh" (1945), "On the Town" (1949) and Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (1949); Peter Falk, who does a routine as Columbo; Ruth Buzzi, who appears as her "Laugh-In" character Gladys, the "president of the first Frank Sinatra fan club"; and Jonathan Winters as Elwood Suggins, "the bus driver on Sinatra's concert tours." Also: stand-up spots by former California governor Ronald Reagan, George Burns, James Stewart, Milton Berle, Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson, Dom DeLuise, Charlie Callas, Telly Savalas, LaWanda Page, Orson Welles, Don Rickles, Red Buttons, Rich Little, Jack Klugman and Ernest Borgnine.1978-02-07, NBC, 00 min.
- Jonathan Winters
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- James Stewart
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- Bob Hope
- Peter Falk
- Ernest Borgnine
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Ronald Reagan
- Telly Savalas
- Don Rickles
- Dom DeLuise
- Orson Welles
- Rich Little
- Flip Wilson
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
Various celebrities roast Frank Sinatra. See #2134 for details.
#2282: DONNY AND MARIE
Order1978-03-03, 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.1978-03-15, WBAY, 101 min.
- James Stewart
- Richard Widmark
- Fred MacMurray
- James Garner
- Kirk Douglas
- Jane Fonda
- Peter Fonda
- Jack Lemmon
- Henry Fonda
- Charlton Heston
- Lloyd Nolan
- James Dunn
- Ron Howard
- Jane Alexander
- Lillian Gish
- Bette Davis
- Billy Dee Williams
- Dorothy McGuire
- Marsha Mason
- Gregory Peck
- Richard Burton
- Lucille Ball
Tributes to Henry Fonda are given by daughter Jane Fonda, son Peter Fonda, Bette Davis, James Stewart, Lucille Ball, Jack Lemmon, Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Richard Burton, James Garner, Fred MacMurray, Marsha Mason, Dorothy McGuire, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Alexander, James Dunn, Lillian Gish, Ron Howard, Richard Widmark and Billy Dee Williams.#19173A: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-03-17, WNBC, 52 min.
- Joey Bishop
- Jack Klugman
- Howard Cosell
- Connie Stevens
- Milton Berle
- Tony Randall
- Dr. Joyce Brothers
- Dean Martin
- Abbe Lane
- Don Rickles
- Dick Martin
- Ruth Buzzi
Jack Klugman is roasted. Scheduled to join host Dean Martin on the dais are Milton Berle, Connie Stevens, Howard Cosell, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Joey Bishop, Ruth Buzzi, Don Rickles, Tony Randall, Abbe Lane and Dick Martin. Duplicate of #2131.
#2131: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-03-17, WNBC, 52 min.
- Joey Bishop
- Jack Klugman
- Howard Cosell
- Connie Stevens
- Milton Berle
- Tony Randall
- Dr. Joyce Brothers
- Dean Martin
- Abbe Lane
- Don Rickles
- Dick Martin
- Ruth Buzzi
Jack Klugman is roasted. Scheduled to join host Dean Martin on the dais are Milton Berle, Connie Stevens, Howard Cosell, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Joey Bishop, Ruth Buzzi, Don Rickles, Tony Randall, Abbe Lane and Dick Martin.1978-03-21, WNBC, 52 min.
- Rip Taylor
- Chuck Berry
- Lynn Anderson
- Chuck Barris
- Cab Calloway
- Millie Jackson
- Mabel King
- The Dirt Band
- Johnny Paycheck
February 28, 1978-April 11, 1978. A prime-time variety hour hosted by game show magnate Chuck Barris. The show featured celebrity guest stars as well as acts originally seen on "The Gong Show."#18252: ACADEMY AWARDS: 50TH ANNUAL
Order1978-04-03, WABC, min.
- Jack Valenti
- John Williams
- Jane Powell
- Goldie Hawn
- Bob Hope
- Stanley Kramer
- Kirk Douglas
- Paddy Chayevsky
- King Vidor
- Janet Gaynor
- Charlton Heston
- Greer Garson
- William Holden
- Fred Astaire
- Barbara Stanwyck
- Marshall Brickman
- Marvin Hamlish
- Olivia De Havilland
- Alvin Sargent
- Marcello Mastroianni
- Maggie Booth
- Sylvester Stallone
- Paul Williams
- Cicely Tyson
- John Travolta
- Vanessa Redgrave
- Mark Hamill
- Jody Foster
- Debbie Boone
- Joan Fontaine
- Billy Dee Williams
- Maggie Smith
- Jack Nicholson
- Diane Keaton
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Raquel Welch
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Johnny Green
- Walter Mirisch
- Aretha Franklin
- Eva Marie Saint
- Michael Caine
- Henry Mancini
- Vilmos Zsigmond
- Jon Voight
- Jonathan Tunick
Bob Hope for the 22nd time as Master of Ceremonies, hosts the 50th Anniversary of The Academy Awards. Fifty-two presenters and award winners making stage appearances include John Travolta, Vanessa Redgrave, Paddy Chayevsky, Mark Hamill, Paul Williams, Jody Foster, Debbie Boone, William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Fontaine, Raquel Welch, Kirk Douglas, Jane Powell, Billy Dee Williams, Cicely Tyson, Sammy Davis Jr., Greer Garson, Henry Winkler, Eva Marie Saint, Jack Valenti, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Johnny Green, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jonathan Tunick, Vilmos Zsigmond, Jon Voight, Goldie Hawn, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, Marvin Hamlish, Maggie Booth, Olivia de Havilland, Farrah Fawcett Majors, Marcello Mastroianni, Aretha Franklin, Fred Astaire, Walter Mirisch, Stanley Kramer, King Vidor, Marshall Brickman, Alvin Sargent, Janet Gaynor, Diane Keaton, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson and Richard Dreyfuss. Duplicate of #853.
1978-04-03, WABC, 157 min.
- Jack Valenti
- John Williams
- Jane Powell
- Goldie Hawn
- Bob Hope
- Stanley Kramer
- Kirk Douglas
- Paddy Chayevsky
- King Vidor
- Janet Gaynor
- Charlton Heston
- Greer Garson
- William Holden
- Fred Astaire
- Barbara Stanwyck
- Marshall Brickman
- Marvin Hamlish
- Olivia De Havilland
- Alvin Sargent
- Marcello Mastroianni
- Maggie Booth
- Sylvester Stallone
- Paul Williams
- Cicely Tyson
- John Travolta
- Vanessa Redgrave
- Mark Hamill
- Jody Foster
- Debbie Boone
- Joan Fontaine
- Billy Dee Williams
- Maggie Smith
- Jack Nicholson
- Diane Keaton
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Raquel Welch
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Johnny Green
- Walter Mirisch
- Aretha Franklin
- Eva Marie Saint
- Michael Caine
- Henry Mancini
- Vilmos Zsigmond
- Jon Voight
- Jonathan Tunick
Bob Hope for the 22nd time as Master of Ceremonies, hosts the 50th Anniversary of The Academy Awards. Fifty-two presenters and award winners making stage appearances include John Travolta, Vanessa Redgrave, Paddy Chayevsky, Mark Hamill, Paul Williams, Jody Foster, Debbie Boone, William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Fontaine, Raquel Welch, Kirk Douglas, Jane Powell, Billy Dee Williams, Cicely Tyson, Sammy Davis Jr., Greer Garson, Henry Winkler, Eva Marie Saint, Jack Valenti, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Johnny Green, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Jonathan Tunick, Vilmos Zsigmond, Jon Voight, Goldie Hawn, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, Marvin Hamlish, Maggie Booth, Olivia de Havilland, Farrah Fawcett Majors, Marcello Mastroianni, Aretha Franklin, Fred Astaire, Walter Mirisch, Stanley Kramer, King Vidor, Marshall Brickman, Alvin Sargent, Janet Gaynor, Diane Keaton, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson and Richard Dreyfuss.
1978-05-08, ABC, 120 min.
- John Williams
- Gene Kelly
- Joanne Woodward
- Paul Newman
- Cicely Tyson
- Jean Stapleton
- Zubin Mehta
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Anne Bancroft
- Bernadette Peters
- Barbra Streisand
- Pat Boone
- Flip Wilson
- Ben Vereen
- Barry Manilow
- Debby Boone
- Kate Jackson
- Golda Meier
- Robert Shields
An all-star salute to Israel which proclaimed its independence on May 14th, 1948.
#2133: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-05-17, WNBC, 90 min.
- Gene Kelly
- Connie Stevens
- James Stewart
- Milton Berle
- Jack Carter
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Ronald Reagan
- Phyllis Diller
- Dom DeLuise
- Orson Welles
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
- Abe Vigoda
George Burns is roasted by host Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, James Stewart, Ronald Reagan, Milton Berle, Abe Vigoda, Phyllis Diller, Connie Stevens, Orson Welles, Charlie Callas, LaWanda Page, Dom DeLuise, Ruth Buzzi and Jack Carter.#18255: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-05-17, WNBC, min.
- Gene Kelly
- Connie Stevens
- James Stewart
- Milton Berle
- Jack Carter
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Ronald Reagan
- Phyllis Diller
- Dom DeLuise
- Orson Welles
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
- Abe Vigoda
George Burns is roasted by host Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, James Stewart, Ronald Reagan, Milton Berle, Abe Vigoda, Phyllis Diller, Connie Stevens, Orson Welles, Charlie Callas, LaWanda Page, Dom DeLuise, Ruth Buzzi and Jack Carter. Dupe of 2133.
1978-06-22, CBS, 120 min.
- Jack Carter
- Red Buttons
- Peggy Lee
- Buddy Hackett
- Victor Borge
- Buddy Ebsen
- Richard Burton
- Phyllis Diller
- Frankie Laine
- Charlie Callas
- Lynn Anderson
- Jim Bailey
- Elaine Joyce
- Ken Grant
- Bob Crosby and The Bobcats
Celebrities are honored as chosen by the viewers. Host: Buddy Ebsen.
#6709: JUST FOR LAUGHS
Order1978-08-08, NBC, 60 min.
- Milton Berle
- Martha Raye
- Frank Gorshin
- Jack Albertson
- Barbara Eden
- Arte Johnson
- Jay Leno
- Georgia Engel
- John Ritter
- Tom Dreesen
- Marcia Wallace
- Gabriel Melgar
- Jackie Dayle
- Kim Fields
- Maureen Murphy
- Billy Barty
NBC presented six specials, aired at different times, the first broadcast February 7, 1978. Other broadcasts aired include August 8 & 16, 1978. Not widely referenced or remembered. Performers featured in sketches and blackouts include Jack Albertson, John Ritter, Arte Johnson, Barbara Eden, Martha Raye, Georgia Engel, Gabriel Melgar, Frank Gorshin, comics Tom Dreesen and Jackie Dayle, and actresses Kim Fields and Maureen Murphy. Cameo appearances by Milton Berle, Marcia Wallace, Billy Barty, comic Jay Leno.
#1551: BOBBY VINTON SHOW, THE
Order1978-08-26, WCBS, 27 min.
1975-1978 (Syndicated). Hosted by singer Bobby Vinton, this half-hour musical variety series was produced in Toronto.1978-09-06, WABC, 52 min.
- Jack Carter
- Paul Anka
- Dick Clark
- Robert Klein
- Lou Rawls
- Jose Feliciano
- Doc Severinsen
- Will Jordan
- Marilyn McCoo
- Billy Davis Jr.
- Les Paul
- Yvonne Elliman
- David Soul
September 20, 1978-December 27, 1978. The only live prime-time entertainment show of the 1978-1979 season, this hour variety series was hosted by Dick Clark. Scheduled are music by Paul Anka, Lou Rawls, Jose Feliciano, Les Paul, Yvonne Elliman, and Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr; and comedy by Jack Carter, Robert Klein, and Will Jordan. There's also a touch of nostalgia: film clips recalling the life styles and dance crazes of the '50s and '60s, and reminiscences by Dick, David Soul and Doc Severinsen. Scheduled musical highlights are: "Brought Up In New York" (Paul Anka), "Breezin'" (Jose, Les), and "If I Can't Have You" (Yvonne).1978-09-15, ABC, min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Howard Cosell
- Jerry Quarry
- Chris Schenkel
- Keith Jackson
- Leon Spinks
- Jim Lampley
- Al Michaels
- Al Trautwig
- Alex Wallau
- Don Chevrier
- Dan Dierdorf
Former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali meets Leon Spinks for the second time in his career at the New Orleans Superdome. Ali, who lost his title to Spinks on February 15th, 1978, came back in this fight to regain the heavyweight championship for the third time in his career, via a unanimous decision. He became the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. Ali retired after this fight only to come out of retirement for a brief comeback two years later.
#1812: COMEDY SHOP, THE
Order1978-09-17, WNBC, 27 min.
1978-1980 (Syndicated). Norm Crosby hosted this half-hour series, a showcase for standup comics, known and unknown.1978-10-05, WCBS, 105 min.
- Sid Caesar
- Dr. Joyce Brothers
- Henry Fonda
- Joanne Woodward
- Paul Newman
- Tennessee Williams
- Telly Savalas
- Lee Grant
- Ray Charles
- Imogene Coca
- Aretha Franklin
- Ethel Merman
- Madeline Kahn
- Rita Coolidge
- Kris Kristofferson
- Wolfman Jack
- Ronee Blakley
- John Ritter
- Neil Armstrong
- Martin Balsam
- Edward Asner
- Martin Sheen
- Arthur Miller
- Henry Ford II
Hosts Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Telly Savalas & Madeline Kahn mark the 75th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company in a freewheeling variety show that features elaborate production numbers, drama, music, comedy & dance.
#6586: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Order1978-10-20, NBC, 80 min.
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer. An all-disco show with Wolfman Jack and Donna Summer (hosts), Village People, Love & Kisses, Paul Jabara, Brooklyn Dreams, and Hot. Portions filmed on location at a Los Angeles disco. Musical Highlights: - "Once upon a Time," "Last Dance" ... Donna - "San Francisco" ... Village People - "Thank God It's Friday" ... Love & Kisses
#6583: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Order1978-10-27, NBC, 90 min.
- Paul McCartney
- Anne Murray
- Cheryl Ladd
- Wolfman Jack
- Wings
- Little River Band
- Exile
- Evelyn "Champagne" King
- The Trammps
- Linda Clifford
- Stonebolt
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer. Performances by Paul McCartney & Wings, Cheryl Ladd, Little River Band, Anne Murray, Exile, Evelyn "Champagne" King, the Trammps, Linda Clifford, and Stonebolt. Wolfman Jack is the host. Musical Highlights: - "Thing It Over" ... Cheryl - "London Town" ... Paul, Wings - "Reminiscing" ... Little River Band - "You Needed Me" ... Anne - "Kiss You All Over" ... Exile
#1815: COMEDY SHOP, THE
Order1978-10-28, WNBC, 27 min.
1978-1980 (Syndicated). Norm Crosby hosted this half-hour series, a showcase for standup comics, known and unknown.#1554: BOBBY VINTON SHOW, THE
Order1978-11-11, WCBS, 17 min.
1975-1978 (Syndicated). Hosted by singer Bobby Vinton, this half-hour musical variety series was produced in Toronto.#4515: SOUNDSTAGE
Order1978-12-05, PBS, 57 min.
- Jackie Wilson
- Benny Goodman
- Itzhak Perlman
- Judy Collins
- Dizzy Gillespie
- Barry Manilow
- Doug Kershaw
- B.B. King
- George Benson
- Jean-Luc Ponty
- Junior Wells
- Johnny Winter
- Willie Dixon
- The Doobie Brothers
- Harry Chapin
1974-1981. Re-run from 1974. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago.