1969-07-25, , min.
Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy addresses the nation about his recent car accident that killed his aide Mary Jo Kopechne.
Comments following speech.
1969-07-26, NBC, min.
Senator Edward Kennedy addresses the nation regarding the death of Mary Jo Kopechne on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts. Kennedy is considering resigning from the Senate.
1969-07-27, CBS, 11 min.
Senator Edward Kennedy attends church, President Nixon visits Indonesia, report on US missile systems, South Vietnam report, latest baseball scores, Apollo 11 astronauts back home,
1969-07-30, WNEW, 12 min.
THE 10 O'CLOCK NEWS
March 13, 1967 - July 5, 1968 (Half Hour)
July 8, 1968 - February 23, 1979 (One Hour)
Bill Jorgensen was the founding and longtime anchor of New York City's FIRST PRIME TIME ONE HOUR WEEKLY NEWS BROADCAST premiering format on July 8, 1968. It began as a half hour News Broadcast anchored by Bill Jorgensen on March 13, 1967.
When WNEW-TV began producing 10 O'CLOCK NEWS with Bill Jorgensen at the helm, no other commercial television stations had a prime time newscast. The New York Times television critic Jack Gould described the newscast as "a thoroughly professional news summary" due in part to "Mr. Jorgensen's durably pleasing style and demeanor. He suggests authority without affectation."
HISTORY:
On March 13, 1967 Channel 5 launched the first prime time newscast in the tri-state area, just a few months after sister station WTTG in Washington D.C. became the first station in the United States with one. Since then, a lot has changed but there are still a few constants like the seemingly eternal question, “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?”
In 1967, channel 5, then called WNEW-TV, had been an independent television station for eleven years since the disbanding of the DuMont Network where it was the flagship station. The station was owned by Metromedia, which obtained the majority of the network’s assets, including the DuMont Tele-centre on East 67th Street that served as the home for channel 5.
Metromedia tapped Bill Jorgensen, a reporter for WEWS in Cleveland to anchor the newscast in either Washington or New York. Jorgensen decided on New York after he had heard some in the industry say that the news couldn’t compete against entertainment programming. In the newscast’s first year, it was competing against programs from the networks such as The Big Valley, The Carol Burnett Show, The Dean Martin Show and I Spy. The neigh sayers were proven wrong and the plucky little newscast without all the resources of a big network behind it did quite well against the entertainment competition and quickly expanded from a half hour to an hour.
In December of 1969 John Roland joined the station and a little less than ten years later became Jorgensen’s successor after he moved over to WPIX in 1979. When Roland took over the anchor chair, WPIX’s Action News (later Independent Network News) offered the only 10 p.m. competition for news in the city. In other parts of the country 10 p.m. newscasts were popping up on independent stations after seeing the success in New York.
The 10 O'CLOCK NEWS on WNEW TV followed a talk show hosted by Merv Griffin and was followed by a local talk show hosted by Alan Burke, and then followed with The Les Crane Show when The 10'Oclock News was a half hour broadcast. This line-up rapidly built a substantial audience.
After a twelve year successful run Bill Jorgensen left WNEW and The 10'OClock News and was succeeded at by John Roland, who anchored his first broadcast on March 14, 1979. Jorgensen who quit after his Feb. 23, broadcast left the newscast without an official anchor replacement for two and half weeks. Roland who had previously been a featured reporter and co-anchor became the new anchor.
Bill Jorgensen's signature signoff was "I'm Bill Jorgensen, thanking you for your time this time 'till next time."
NOTE: Bill Jorgensen had it written into his contract at WNEW that he was the only one who could use a TelePrompTer, and this meant that when he was debriefing a reporter on set, the reporter would have to constantly look at his notes. By contract, Jorgensen would always look steadily into the camera, projecting an air of power and confidence. He warred bitterly with station management, including Ted Kavanau, then news director, who says Jorgensen "was a difficult guy, very moody, hardly talked to anybody, but when you turned on that camera, he performed brilliantly. He had a voice that was like fate reaching out to you."
ON THIS BROADCAST: Joined in progress, Rolland Smith, National White House correspondent for Metromedia television (WTTG), and staff hire on the 10 O'clock News for a short period of time in 1970, reports an investigative analysis commentary questioning the actions and timeline of Senator Edward Kennedy related to his movements and apparent activities before, during and after the tragic auto accidental death of Mary Jo Kopechne who was a passenger in Kennedy's car on the evening of July 18, 1969.
Questions Smith poses during the final seven minutes of this joined in progress report, and also heard statements by Senator Edward Kennedy recorded and integrated in this report during his press conferences include:
-How did Ted Kennedy know that Mary Jo Kopechne was dead when he walked away from the accident site?
-Why did Kennedy walk over a mile back to the party from which he and Mary Jo just left after the accident and not to anyone one of a few close by homes near the site of the accident?
-Why a 10 hour gap in time before Kennedy called the police?
-Was it possible that Mary Joe Kopechne was still alive when Ted Kennedy left the scene of the car submerged in the water?
-Why once Kennedy returned to the party no doctor was called immediately?
-How did Kennedy manage to swim a challenging 300 feet swim back to his hotel room after all Ferry service was closed for the night, after 1am?
-Why was there no immediate questions by authorities of those people who attended the party?
-Why were all of those who attended the party off the island before the investigation began?
-Why was there such a quick "closed case" stated by Edgartown Police chief Dominick Arena whom we hear stating as such at a press conference.
Included in this investigative report by Rolland Smith is his interview with Metromedia Television News grip, Jack Loubat (?) who test swims the same swift current that purportedly Senator Edward Kennedy states he swam, only to conclude that it is very challenging feat and very difficult to accomplish.
The news continues with a report on Edward Kennedy's immediate pollical future at stake, and a separate news story concerning the New Haven railroad battle ahead related to fare proposed hikes. A segment filmed at a public hearing is covered with Westchester congressman Ogden Reid objecting to the proposed raises. A counter point of view is expressed by a railroad representative at the hearing.
NOTE:
Rolland Smith's earliest broadcasting job was for Metromedia Television, where he served as White House correspondent for WTTG. Metromedia would later transfer him to New York, where he would become co-anchor of WNEW-TV's 10 PM newscast.
Smith departed Metromedia for CBS in the Fall of 1970, and instantly became a reporter and anchor for WCBS. In 1973 Smith was named co-anchor of WCBS' evening newscasts, a position he held for 13 years. His 11 PM co-anchors included Dave Marash (1973–1978 and 1981–1982) and Vic Miles (1978–1979), before Michele Marsh joined him for the balance of his run with channel 2. Starting in late 1975, he was teamed with Jim Jensen on the 6 PM newscast, a partnership that remained until Smith's departure from the station in 1986.
NOTE:
THIS TWELVE MINUTE EXCERPT TELEVISION AUDIO AIR CHECK REPRESENTS THE OLDEST KNOWN EXTANT BROADCAST RECORD, IN ANY FORM, OF THE "10 O'CLOCK NEWS" WHICH HAS BEEN 99% WIPED (ERASED, "LOST," DESTROYED), REFLECTING ITS FIRST DOZEN YEARS ON TELEVISION (1967-1979).
NO KNOWN BROADCASTS OR EVEN EXCERPTS OF THE "10 O'CLOCK NEWS WITH BILL JORGENSEN" EXISTS OR IS ARCHIVED AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE, PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY NEWS ARCHIVE, OR THE ARCHIVES OF WNEW METROMEDIA.
ONE ENDING OF THE PROGRAM AND CREDITS CAN BE FOUND ON YOU TUBE (62 SECONDS), AND ANOTHER VERY BRIEF PROMOTIONAL OF THE SHOW.
1969-08-01, , min.
President Nixon visits Pakistan. Senator Edward Kennedy says he will cooperate in Mary Jo Kopechne death investigation.
1969-08-07, CBS, min.
Topics: Daniel Schorr reports on the most extreme overhaul of the American welfare system affecting the working poor. Workers now making under $3,900 a year will be eligible for welfare. Official inquest related to Senator Edward Kennedy's fatal car accident which killed Mary Jo Kopechne scheduled for September 3rd. Kennedy comments on the fatal July 18th accident. Jean Paar reports-anti-war protesters consisting of five peace groups, at New York Selective Service System. Jack Whittaker sports report, Yankees and Mets baseball, NBA and ABA discussing possible basketball merger.
1969-08-09, CBS, min.
Topics: Sharon Tate and two others murdered, murder of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca not believed to be linked to Tate murder, Bill Stout reports. Robert Pierpoint reports from Nixon vacation headquarters.
1969-08-19, WCBS, 52 min.
July 15, 1969-September 16, 1969. This 1969 variety show, starring Liberace, originated in London and featured guest stars and two regulars, Richard Wattis and Georgina Moon, who portrayed Liberace's butler and maid in a regular sketch sequence each week.
1969-09-02, , min.
North Vietnam offers new proposal at peace talks, but still demands large-scale US troop pullout. Inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne's death delayed as Edward Kennedy's attorneys argue Kennedy's constitutional rights were violated due to publicity.
1969-09-22, SYN, 36 min.
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (SYNDICATED). During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.
Guests: Dana Valery, Mary Hopkin, Primo Family, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim.
1969-10-23, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
1969-11-06, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1969-May 20, 1971. Hour-long variety series hosted by Jim Nabors. Nabors brought with him a couple of his "Gomer Pyle" costars- Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell and Karen Morrow.
1969-11-12, NBC, 60 min.
The Motown Sound moves to Broadway in this musical hour with Diana Ross and the Supremes, and The Temptations. Cindy Birdsong, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams (The Temptations).
1969-11-22, 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.
1969-11-24, WABC, 45 min.
September 22, 1969-January 12, 1970. Music series featuring appearances by guest artists. The forty-five-minute series was hosted by comedian David Steinberg. Performers included Chris Bokeno, Larry Hankin, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross, and Lily Tomlin.
1969-12-10, , min.
Army conducts study of first My Lai investigation. The first investigation concluded there was no massacre. Pennsylvania judge denies an autopsy on the body of Mary Jo Kopechne.
1970-01-03, WABC, 52 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."
1970-01-06, , min.
Mary Jo Kopechne inquest. Vice President Agnew visits Kabul, Afghanistan.
1970-01-07, , min.
Report claims Dizzy Dean placed bet for a friend but made no money. Mary Jo Kopechne inquest allegedly held in secret.
1970-01-08, , min.
My Lai massacre investigation continues, four are charged. Inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne's death is over.
1970-03-12, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1969-May 20, 1971. Hour-long variety series hosted by Jim Nabors. Nabors brought with him a couple of his "Gomer Pyle" costars- Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell and Karen Morrow.
1970-03-13, NBC, 60 min.
Mary Yates is the widow of NBC news producer Ted Yates, killed in the 1967 Middle East war. This hour follows the adventures of Mary and her three young sons on a trip to Uganda and Kenya...visiting Murchison Falls National Park;climbing Mount Kenya; witnessing a skirmish between park rangers and a Sudanese band of cattle raiders; exploring the remote Lebetero Hills; and joining a Peace Corp innoculation program.
1970-03-31, WABC, 27 min.
The story of Goldilocks and the three bears in this live action animated musical. Songs by Oscar winners Richard Sherman and Robert Sherman.
1970-04-04, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). This program is a repeat. 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.
1970-04-06, , min.
G. Harrold Carswell expected to be approved as Supreme Court Justice. Massachusetts grand jury hears testimony in Mary Jo Kopechne case.
1970-04-29, , min.
Boston Massachusetts Judge James Boyle said Ted Kennedy lied about taking wrong turn. Mary Jo Kopechne's court transcript made public.
1970-04-29, , min.
Special on the Chappaquiddick incident on July 18th, 1969, involving Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne, in which Ms. Kopechne died.
1970-09-12, WNBC, 104 min.
Live from Convention Hall in Atlantic City, this program celebrates Miss America's Golden Anniversary. The pageant stars Bert Parks, Miss America of 1970 Pamela Ann Eldred and former title holders Lee Meriwether, Debbie Bryant, Mary Ann Mobley & Vonda Kay Van Dyke. 1971 Miss America winner Phyllis George, plays a melody of Burt Bacharach and Hal David compositions. Throughout the telecast there are retrospectives focusing on the 50 years of Miss America Pageants.
1970-10-24, 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.
1970-10-25, NBC, 30 min.
Bing Crosby and two of his children, Mary and Nathaniel, hear a musical version of "Goldilocks" featuring songs by The Sherman Brothers, Richard, and Robert in this animated special.
Originally aired on March 31st, 1970. Dupe of # 5929.
1970-11-00, KDKA, 294 min.
A fiftieth anniversary of Radio Broadcasting, 1920 to 1970, with narrators Ben Gross, Jimmy Wallington, Henry Morgan, George Hamilton Combs, Garry Moore and Jack Bogut. Tracks include Warren Barber, Rudy Vallee, Fanny Brice, Eddie Cantor, Al Smith, Amos 'N' Andy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Lauder, Will Rogers, Ben Bernie's Orchestra, Jack Benny and Mary Livingston, Arthur Godfrey, Charlie McCarthy and W.C Fields, Victor
Borge, Herbert Hoover, Bob Hope, Ed Wynn, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Fibber McGee and Molly, Agnes Moorehead, "The Lone Ranger," "The Shadow," Irene Wicker, Jack Armstrong, "Young Dr.Malone," "Mary
Noble Backstage Wife," "Sybil Trent,
Eleanor Powell, Ziegfeld Follies with James Melton, Lanny Ross, Ben Grauer, "The March of Time," Huey Long, John Daly, Walter Winchell, Winston Churchill, Kay Kayser's Orchestra, Command Performance,
Wartime Songs, "Your Hit Parade," Harry S. Truman, "Stage Door Canteen, "Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Douglas MacArthur, Bing Crosby, Princess Elizabeth, Edward R.
Murrow, General Wainwright, Wendell Willkie, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Bruce Morrow, Stan Freberg, William B. Williams, Rod MacLeish, Barry Farber, Death of J.F.K., radio fluffs and commercials.
1970-11-16, WNBC, 52 min.
Many celebrities appear in old TV film
clips highlighting this 20th TV Anniversary salute to Jack Benny. His contemporary guests include Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Dinah Shore with cameos by Lucille Ball, Dean Martin, Red Skelton, Mary Livingston, Eddie
"Rochester" Anderson, Mel Blanc, Benny Rubin, Dennis Day and Don Wilson.
1970-11-16, WNBC, 52 min.
A comedy-variety special "Jack Benny Hour" broadcast, with guest stars.
1970-12-31, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1969-May 20, 1971. Hour-long variety series hosted by Jim Nabors. Nabors brought with him a couple of his "Gomer Pyle" costars- Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell and Karen Morrow.
1971-01-06, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "On Stage Miss America" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.
1971-01-13, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was "The Games People Play" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.
1971-02-02, 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.
1971-04-26, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. This broadcast was a Special. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
1971-10-02, CBS, min.
September 19th,1970-September 3rd,1977
Successful CBS sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards. Mary landed a job as associate producer of the evening news at a Minneapolis television station. Veteran character actor Edward Asner who mostly played the heavy in TV guest starring appearances, portrayed her crusty boss Lou Grant. Other regulars included Gavin McLeod, Ted Knight, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper,
Rhoda Morgenstern, and Cloris Leachman.
Mary and Rhoda vacation in Mexico.
1971-10-30, CBS, min.
September 19th,1970-September 3rd,1977
Successful CBS sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards. Mary landed a job as associate producer of the evening news at a Minneapolis television station. Veteran character actor Edward Asner who mostly played the heavy in TV guest starring appearances, portrayed her crusty boss Lou Grant. Other regulars included Gavin McLeod, Ted Knight, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper,
Rhoda Morgenstern, and Cloris Leachman.
Mary attends a high school reunion.
1971-12-14, NBC, 52 min.
A pleasant hour of family entertainment with Bing Crosby and guests.
Singing along with Bing are Robert Goulet, soprano Mary Costa, the Mitchell Singing Boys Choir, and Bing's wife Kathryn, daughter Mary Frances, and sons Harry and Nathaniel.
An O Henry Christmas story is the basis for a musical sketch, with Goulet as a policeman and Bing as a hobo who wants to get arrested and spend the long winter in a cozy cell.
Highlights:
"White Christmas " "The Christmas Song"- Bing
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"-Robert
"Carol Of The Bells"-Mary
"Christmas Island"- Bing, Kathryn
"Home For The Holidays"- Crosby Family
Medley "Jingle Bells," "Rings On My Fingers," " The Bells of St. Mary's," "For Me And My Gal," "If I Were A Bell" Bing, Mary.
NOTE: This complete broadcast is currently accessible on YouTube which is a multiple generation dub containing numerous video glitches.
Archival Television Audio offers this broadcast on CD disc for only the charge of processing and postage ($7.00) as a Christmas gift all year round reminding all of the spiritual meaning of this celebration.
1972-03-07, , min.
Live coverage of the New Hampshire Democratic primary.
1972-03-11, CBS, min.
September 19th,1970-September 3rd,1977
Successful CBS sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards. Mary landed a job as associate producer of the evening news at a Minneapolis television station. Veteran character actor Edward Asner who mostly played the heavy in TV guest starring appearances, portrayed her crusty boss Lou Grant. Other regulars included Gavin McLeod, Ted Knight, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper,
Rhoda Morgenstern, and Cloris Leachman.
Mary discusses the birds and the bees with a young girl.
1972-03-15, , min.
Live coverage of the Florida Democratic primary.
1972-03-25, CBS, min.
September 19th,1970-September 3rd,1977
Successful CBS sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards. Mary landed a job as associate producer of the evening news at a Minneapolis television station. Veteran character actor Edward Asner who mostly played the heavy in TV guest starring appearances, portrayed her crusty boss Lou Grant. Other regulars included Gavin McLeod, Ted Knight, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper,
Rhoda Morgenstern, and Cloris Leachman.
1972-04-04, , min.
Live coverage of the Wisconsin primary.
1972-07-18, CBS, min.
September 19th,1970-September 3rd,1977
Successful CBS sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards. Mary landed a job as associate producer of the evening news at a Minneapolis television station. Veteran character actor Edward Asner who mostly played the heavy in TV guest starring appearances, portrayed her crusty boss Lou Grant. Other regulars included Gavin McLeod, Ted Knight, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper,
Rhoda Morgenstern, and Cloris Leachman.
1972-09-02, CBS, min.
September 19th,1970-September 3rd,1977
Successful CBS sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards. Mary landed a job as associate producer of the evening news at a Minneapolis television station. Veteran character actor Edward Asner who mostly played the heavy in TV guest starring appearances, portrayed her crusty boss Lou Grant. Other regulars included Gavin McLeod, Ted Knight, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper,
Rhoda Morgenstern, and Cloris Leachman.
1972-09-09, CBS, min.
September 19th,1970-September 3rd,1977
Successful CBS sitcom starring Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards. Mary landed a job as associate producer of the evening news at a Minneapolis television station. Veteran character actor Edward Asner who mostly played the heavy in TV guest starring appearances, portrayed her crusty boss Lou Grant. Other regulars included Gavin McLeod, Ted Knight, Georgia Engel, Valerie Harper,
Rhoda Morgenstern, and Cloris Leachman.
1973-01-10, CBS, 27 min.
Paris peace talks more friendly. Watergate trial begins. Howard Hunt, one of seven admits guilt. Additional news stories include:
Vietnam Air War, Vietnam Peace Talks, Vietnam POW's, Vietnam B-52's, Howard Hughes vs TWA, Rule Demotion, New Orleans Sniper, Teacher's Strike.
Eric Sevareid commentary related to the new congress and the Legislative vs the President.