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1960-10-17, NBC, min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months, Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times, and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, news bulletin on the "Explorer I" satellite, launched today. Jack's guest is Elsa Maxwell, who attacks David Susskind, Nikita Khrushchev, Elizabeth Taylor, and Za Za Gabor.
1960-10-17, NBC, 15 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. In his monologue Jack Paar comments on the current political campaign, two and half weeks prior to the election. Guest, Elsa Maxwell attacks David Susskind, Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#7446: "STEP ON THE GAS"
Order1960-10-19, CBS, 00 min.
Presented on "US STEEL HOUR." Musical, comedy satire about America's driving habits and love of cars.
#6984: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1960-10-28, WNBC, 00 min.
- Mahalia Jackson
- Jo Stafford
- Robert Preston
- Bill Hayes
- Donald Voorhees
- Dorothy Collins
- Peter Palmer
- Dukes Of Dixieland
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Host:Robert Preston
1960-10-30, WNBC, 19 min.
Ralph Edwards reviews the life of beloved Cliff Arquette, who is surprised on the Jack Paar Tonight Show.
1960-10-30, WCBS, 23 min.
October 28, 1950 - September 10, 1965 From September 13, 1953 to June 1960, The Jack Benny Program aired every other week. Jack Benny's guest is Milton Berle.
#7229: JACK BENNY PROGRAM
Order1960-11-06, CBS, 00 min.
October 28th, 1950- September 15th, 1964 (CBS) September 25th,1964-September 10th, 1965 (NBC) Jack Benny's half-hour show mixed variety and situation comedy with a company of regulars: Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, announcer Don Wilson, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc, and Mary Livingston.
1960-11-06, WCBS, 00 min.
Filmed in Chicago,this is the second in Sullivan's "See America" series.
1960-11-09, WRCA, min.
First broadcast of three broadcasts from Hawaii. Buddy Hackett does his iconic "Chinese Waiter" routine.
1960-11-09, WRCA, min.
Taped in Hawaii. First of three shows from Hawaii. Guest: Comedian Buddy Hackett does his "Chinese Waiter" routine and more.
1960-11-09, WRCA, min.
Taped in Hawaii. First of three shows from Hawaii. Guest: Comedian Buddy Hackett does his "Chinese Waiter" routine and more.
1960-11-17, WNTA, 165 min.
Theater is the subject. Joining host David Susskind are his guests, Jack Lemmon, Anthony Quinn, Brendan Beahan, Celeste Holme, George Devine, and Tennessee Williams.
1960-11-23, NBC, 58 min.
- Lennon Sisters
- Don Adams
- Kaye Ballard
- Frank Gorshin
- Paul Lynde
- Perry Como
- Mitchell Ayres Orchestra
- Tommy Sands
- Frank Gallop
- Jack Duffy
- Sandy Stewart
- Crosby Brothers
December 24th, 1948- June 4th, 1950 (NBC) October 2nd, 1950-June 24th 1955 (CBS) September 17th 1955- June 12th, 1963 (NBC) In 1944, the year his first record was released, Perry Como appeared on radio in The Chesterfield Supper Club; when that show came to television late in 1948, Como came with it, and has remained on television for more than four decades. The Chesterfield Supper Club, which also featured The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters, was originally seen on Friday nights but soon shifted to a half-hour slot on Sundays, opposite Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town." In the fall of 1950, Como shifted to CBS where he hosted his own show for the next five seasons; the fifteen-minute program was seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, following the network news. Also featured were the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and The Fontane Sisters, together with announcer Frank Gallop. In the fall of 1955 Como returned to NBC, where he hosted a weekly hour show for the next eight years; from 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturdays and was titled The Perry Como Show. From 1959 to 1963 it was seen on Wednesdays and was titled The Kraft Music Hall. The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and Frank Gallop were again featured, along with The Ray Charles Singers and The Louis DaPron Dancers (later, The Peter Gennaro Dancers). The Como Music Hall Players included Don Adams, Paul Lynde, Kaye Ballard, Jack Duffy, and Sandy Stewart. Show of 11-23-60. Guests: The Lennon Sisters, Frank Gorshin, Tommy Sands, Crosby Brothers. Commercials included. Announcer Frank Gallop.
1960-12-07, NBC, 58 min.
- Don Adams
- Kaye Ballard
- Juliet Prowse
- Steve Lawrence
- Paul Lynde
- Perry Como
- Mitchell Ayres Orchestra
- Frank Gallop
- Jack Duffy
- Sandy Stewart
- Kingston Trio
December 24th, 1948- June 4th, 1950 (NBC) October 2nd, 1950-June 24th 1955 (CBS) September 17th 1955- June 12th, 1963 (NBC) In 1944, the year his first record was released, Perry Como appeared on radio in The Chesterfield Supper Club; when that show came to television late in 1948, Como came with it, and has remained on television for more than four decades. The Chesterfield Supper Club, which also featured The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters, was originally seen on Friday nights but soon shifted to a half-hour slot on Sundays, opposite Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town." In the fall of 1950, Como shifted to CBS where he hosted his own show for the next five seasons; the fifteen-minute program was seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, following the network news. Also featured were the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and The Fontane Sisters, together with announcer Frank Gallop. In the fall of 1955 Como returned to NBC, where he hosted a weekly hour show for the next eight years; from 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturdays and was titled The Perry Como Show. From 1959 to 1963 it was seen on Wednesdays and was titled The Kraft Music Hall. The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and Frank Gallop were again featured, along with The Ray Charles Singers and The Louis DaPron Dancers (later, The Peter Gennaro Dancers). The Como Music Hall Players included Don Adams, Paul Lynde, Kaye Ballard, Jack Duffy, and Sandy Stewart. Show of 12-7-60. Guests: Juliet Prowse, Steve Lawrence, The Kingston Trio. Commercials included. Announcer Frank Gallop.
1960-12-12, NBC, min.
September 19th, 1960-March 13th,1961 (NBC) Half-hour sports series starring Milton Berle. Bowlers would compete in two nine-frame matches and would earn a cash bonus for bowling six straight strikes. Sportscaster Chick Hearn would call the matches with Berle doing comedy between frames. The show lasted for twenty-six weeks before being canceled by NBC.
#5937: BABES IN TOYLAND
Order1960-12-25, WNBC, 54 min.
- Jonathan Winters
- Jerry Colonna
- Shirley Temple
- Carl Ballantine
- Joe Besser
- Angela Cartwright
- Glen MacDonough
- Anna Alice Chapin
- Sheldon Keller
- Jack Brooks
- Hanley Stafford
- Ray Kellogg
- Bob Jellison
- Michel Petit
- Victor Hubert
Presented on "SHIRLEY TEMPLE THEATRE." Toyland's the scene. Young Michael Petit and Angela Cartwright arrive there after running away from miserly Uncle Barnaby, played by Jonathan Winters, whom with three bumbling cutthroats try to do the babes in. Hosts Shirley Temple and her youngsters, Linda Susan, Charles Jr. and Lori. Songs: "Toyland," "Floretta".......................Shirley Temple "Piper's Song"...................Jonathan Winters, Angela Cartwright, Michel Petit "Gonzales, Rodrigo and Gonzorgo," "Sailor's Life".....Jerry Colona, Joe Besser, Carl Ballentine "Meantown"...............................Chorus "Go to Sleep"..............Angela Cartwright, Michel Petit "Can't Do the Sum"......Hanley Stafford, Angela Cartwright, Michel Petit "Doll Dance," "Wooden Soldiers"...........Dancers NOTE: When Shirley Temple's Storybook children's anthology series originally broadcast as a series 16 specials airing on ABC TV on various nights (Jan. - Dec. 1958). In January of 1959 the program began to run regularly every third Monday night on ABC TV. When it moved to NBC in 1960 it became a weekly series and was renamed "The Shirley Temple Show" or "The Shirley Temple Theatre."
1960-12-26, NBC, 180 min.
Live radio coverage of the 1960 NFL championship game between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles broadcast from Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles captured the NFL crown with a 17-13 win over the Packers. Eagles middle linebacker Chuck Bednarik tackled Packer fullback Jim Taylor on the Eagles ten-yard line on the final play of the game, saving the victory for Philadelphia. Jack Whittaker and Blaine Walsh call the play-by-play. Please note: 5 1/2 minutes and the Eagles winning 4th quarter touchdown is missing.
1960-12-29, WNBC, 25 min.
Substitute host Hugh Downs chats with guests Lucille Ball and children Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., Kay Thompson and Chester Morris. NOTE: This peerless broadcast air check, recorded off the air by Phil Gries, was digitized and sent to Hugh Downs upon his request. He said to me that this particular show, substituting for Jack Paar, interviewing Lucille Ball, was one of his most personal inspiring moments of his broadcasting career. He remembered doing the broadcast, but none of the content. “Your interactive decision and ability to record history a half century ago…without hard evidence such as you have provided, what proof could there be that any of this really happened?-that maybe it was all imagined. Malto Grazie.” Hugh Downs Television Co-Host “Jack Paar Tonight Show”…Host “Today Show,” “20/20.”
1961-00-00, WBFM, 57 min.
Johnny Greene hosts this informal radio talk show with special guests Jack Benny, George Burns and Sylvia Fine (wife of Danny Kaye). This was an extremely rare occurrence where Benny and Burns were able to trade anecdotes on the same broadcast about one another and to one another. Also, Sylvia Fine discusses her career and love affair with Danny Kaye with many anecdotes shared by all guests.
1961-01-06, WNBC, 18 min.
- Jack Paar
- Hugh Downs
- Joe E. Brown
- Peggy Cass
- Marilyn Monroe
- Jack Douglas
- Reiko Douglas
- Billy Ash
- Five Marvelous Ashtons
- Joe L. Brown
A Best of Paar rebroadcast which originally aired Nov. 16, 1960. Hugh Downs announces the opening, and introduces Jack Paar who does a brief monologue and then is stymied by verbal gibberish by Joe E. Brown who kids Jack. Guest Joe E. Brown talks about his affection for Marliyn Monroe while filming Some Like it Hot. Other subjects discussed is his early acrobatic life beginning when he was only nine years old. He also tells the story of the time when only one person remained in the audience before his act with Billy Bash and the Five Ashtons was over, and he was the janitor. On the panel Peggy Cass, Jack Douglas and his wife Reiko Douglas chime in and comment. Joe E. Brown mentions his pride for his son Joe L. Brown, general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates who won the World Series in 1960. Joe E. Brown states his own love of what he is currently doing as President of the Pony Baseball League and the 14,000 volunteers who give of their time to helping these young teenagers.
1961-01-13, NBC, 6 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. . For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. This show is a "Best of Paar"rerun from November 14th, 1960. Jack's guests are Mickey Rooney, Genevieve, and Jack Haley. NOTE: This was the first time Mickey Rooney would return as guest on Jack Paar's Tonight Show since his controversial confrontation with Paar on the air on December 3, 1959. (See ATA # 13402)
1961-01-13, NBC, 6 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. A "BEST OF PAAR" re-run from November 14, 1960. Mickey Rooney returns to the Tonight Show and greets Jack eleven months after they had their controversial moment together on the TONIGHT SHOW, December 1, 1959.
1961-01-19, N/A, 174 min.
- Jimmy Durante
- Joey Bishop
- Gene Kelly
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- John F. Kennedy
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Mahalia Jackson
- Tony Curtis
- Janet Leigh
- Bette Davis
- Harry Belafonte
- Peter Lawford
- Ethel Merman
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Nat King Cole
- Lawrence Olivier
- Frederick March
Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford star-studded gala and party fundraiser staged at the national Armory in Washington DC on the night before JFK's formal inauguration.
1961-01-24, NBC, 6 min.
NBC News special on the pirate ship in the Caribbean. The "Santa Maria" is hijacked by Portuguese rebels against the Antonio Salaza government.
1961-01-27, WCBS, 19 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; January 27, 1961; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970 After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show. Jackie Gleason criticizes and apologizes for his bad panel show, "You're In The Picture." He comments on the risks of theatrical productions. This show was canceled after its premiere episode.
1961-01-27, WNBC, 26 min.
Jack Paar's guests are Red Skelton and Joey Bishop. Co-host is Hugh Downs. A Best of Paar rebroadcast from September 26, 1960.
#5417: REMEMBER HOW GREAT
Order1961-02-09, WNBC, 52 min.
Jack Benny hit radio in 1932. A lot of songs have come through the mill since then, and tonight Benny is host for a look-see at some of them.#7369: "REMEMBER HOW GREAT."
Order1961-02-09, WNBC, 00 min.
Music and comedy special. Dupe Of Number 5417.
1961-02-17, WCBS, 20 min.
Guest Art Carney ad libs with Jackie Gleason, who also does a seven minute stand up comedy routine on the subject of "Bob Hope." For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time (Jan. 20, 1961).#7100: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1961-02-19, WCBS, 00 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Jack Carter
- Dan Rowan
- Dick Martin
- Lucille Ball
- Paula Stewart
- Wayne and Shuster
- Leon Bib
- Bill Black Combo
- Justin Wilson
There is a Western Saloon sketch with Sullivan playing "Dead Eye," from a clip of February 7th, 1961, when Sullivan guest-hosted on the Red Skelton Show. This Sullivan show was repeated by CBS on August 6th, 1961.
1961-02-24, WCBS, 23 min.
Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae ad lib with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture."1961-03-03, WCBS, 26 min.
Guest Jayne Mansfield ad libs with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time. Gleason talks about reaching his 45th birthday with observations, past, present and future.1961-03-10, WCBS, 16 min.
Guests Heavyweight boxing Champion Floyd Patterson and former champ Ingemar Johansson meet with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time.
1961-03-13, NBC, 21 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Jack Paar comments on his feud with Ed Sullivan, bitterly attacks him as well as the press, calls Sullivan a "liar."
1961-03-13, WMCA, 6 min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. We hear Jack Paar concluding his Tonight Show NBC TV broadcast stating that Ed Sullivan is a liar and he must suffer publicly for his actions. Paar mentions that he requests NBC not to delete what he has just said when his show, on Tape, is aired this evening. The final five minutes of The Barry Gray Show at 12:55am (March 14, 1961, WMCA Radio) is heard, two hours after Paar's Tonight Show has been broadcast. Ed Sullivan emphatically tells Gray, by phone, that he is not a bully and that Paar can call him any name he desires. Barry Gray's in studio guest Jackie Kannon states his impressions about the Paar/Sullivan feud.
#73: A 1960'S RADIO BROADCAST ADDITION:THE FLOYD PATTERSON VS INGEMAR JOHANSSON HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
Order1961-03-13, WABC, 63 min.
- Ingemar Johansson
- Floyd Patterson
- Les Keiter
- Howard Cosell
- Rocky Marciano
- Joe Louis
- Arthur Mercante
- Jack McCarthy
- Mickey Allen
- Cus Damato
- Billy Regan
Howard Cosell and Les Keiter are on hand to bring the third boxing match between Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson from Miami Beach, Florida. Commentary from Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, and Referee Arthur Mercante. At ringside, announcer Jack McCarthy is heard. Mickey Allen sings the National Anthem. Memorable first round with Patterson being knocked down twice and Johansson sent to the canvas once. Post-fight interviews with champ Floyd Patterson, manager Cus D'Amato, referee Billy Regan and Joe Louis. Hugh O'Brien is interviewed at ringside by Howard Cosell.
1961-03-13, NBC, 44 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Jack Paar speaks vehemently about Ed Sullivan continuously. He explains why Ed Sullivan refused to appear on The Tonight Show. Jack said that Ed wanted to use a teleprompter and to read a prepared statement. Jack said "any idiot can read a teleprompter" and continued to address other grievances about Sullivan including feuds with Joey Bishop who Paar considers as a protege. He ends his address calling Ed Sullivan a liar. NOTE: Highlights of this broadcast unprecedented monologue is the only example of a JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW where Jack was a guest on his own show. Hugh Downs opens the 11:15pm opening segment as substitute host, and conducts the show for the first 15 minutes. Jack Paar is introduced at 11:30pm. He then speaks about Ed Sullivan continuously for 51 minutes, only interrupted for commercials. At 12:21am Jack finally finishes his emotional tirade, calling Ed Sullivan a liar! So angry was Paar that he left the show after his monologue, leaving Hugh Downs to finish the show. Archival Television Audio, Inc. has a portion of this memorable historic episode recorded on audio tape related to the never predictable host of The Tonight Show, Jack Paar. THIS BROADCAST WAS THE HIGHEST RATED JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW aired during his four and one half years as host. Occasional variations in sound quality. Duplicate of 9441.
1961-03-13, NBC, 27 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Jack Paar comments on his feud with Ed Sullivan, bitterly attacks him as well as the press, calls Sullivan a "liar." Paar also discusses leaving the Tonight Show. Duplicate of 13525.
1961-03-13, NBC, 17 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Jack Paar comments on his feud with Ed Sullivan, bitterly attacks him as well as the press, calls Sullivan a "liar." Duplicate of #13525.
1961-03-13, NBC, 21 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Jack Paar speaks vehemently about Ed Sullivan continuously. He explains why Ed Sullivan refused to appear on The Tonight Show. Jack said that Ed wanted to use a teleprompter and to read a prepared statement. Jack said "any idiot can read a teleprompter" and continued to address other grievances about Sullivan including feuds with Joey Bishop who Paar considers as a protege. He ends his address calling Ed Sullivan a liar. NOTE: Highlights of this broadcast unprecedented monologue is the only example of a JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW where Jack was a guest on his own show. Hugh Downs opens the 11:15pm opening segment as substitute host, and conducts the show for the first 15 minutes. Jack Paar is introduced at 11:30pm. He then speaks about Ed Sullivan continuously for 51 minutes, only interrupted for commercials. At 12:21am Jack finally finishes his emotional tirade, calling Ed Sullivan a liar! So angry was Paar that he left the show after his monologue, leaving Hugh Downs to finish the show. Archival Television Audio, Inc. has a portion of this memorable historic episode recorded on audio tape related to the never predictable host of The Tonight Show, Jack Paar. THIS BROADCAST WAS THE HIGHEST RATED JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW aired during his for four and one half years as host. Occasional variations in sound quality.
1961-03-14, NBC, 4 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. For four years and eight months, Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the Tonight Show with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melies, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conried, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Johnathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host there were 20 different performers over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times, and Johnny Carson 15 times. Altogether there were 243 broadcasts that had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late-night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first videotaped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10, 1959. The first color broadcast aired on September 19, news bulletin on the "Explorer I" satellite, launched today. More talk about feud with Ed Sullivan.
1961-03-14, NBC, 4 min.
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. More discussion by Jack Paar regarding his feud with Ed Sullivan, the night after delivering a long vitriolic monologue on their feud related to the "debate" that would never happen.
1961-03-17, WCBS, 26 min.
Bobby Darin ad libs with Jackie Gleason. A March 10th, 1956 kinescope from the television series "Stage Show" is presented by Gleason. It is the very first professional engagement by Darin, who sings "The Rock Island Line." Bobby Darin also sings a heartfelt rendition of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling."
#7230: JACK BENNY PROGRAM
Order1961-03-19, CBS, 00 min.
October 28th, 1950- September 15th, 1964 (CBS) September 25th,1964-September 10th, 1965 (NBC) Jack Benny's half-hour show mixed variety and situation comedy with a company of regulars: Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, announcer Don Wilson, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc, and Mary Livingston. "Jack goes to Las Vegas."
1961-03-22, NBC, 58 min.
- Martha Raye
- Kaye Ballard
- Paul Lynde
- Perry Como
- Mitchell Ayres Orchestra
- Ginny Tiu
- Frank Gallop
- Jack Duffy
- Sandy Stewart
- Julie Newmar
December 24th, 1948- June 4th, 1950 (NBC) October 2nd, 1950-June 24th 1955 (CBS) September 17th 1955- June 12th, 1963 (NBC) In 1944, the year his first record was released, Perry Como appeared on radio in The Chesterfield Supper Club; when that show came to television late in 1948, Como came with it, and has remained on television for more than four decades. The Chesterfield Supper Club, which also featured The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters, was originally seen on Friday nights but soon shifted to a half-hour slot on Sundays, opposite Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town." In the fall of 1950, Como shifted to CBS where he hosted his own show for the next five seasons; the fifteen-minute program was seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, following the network news. Also featured were the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and The Fontane Sisters, together with announcer Frank Gallop. In the fall of 1955 Como returned to NBC, where he hosted a weekly hour show for the next eight years; from 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturdays and was titled The Perry Como Show. From 1959 to 1963 it was seen on Wednesdays and was titled The Kraft Music Hall. The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and Frank Gallop were again featured, along with The Ray Charles Singers and The Louis DaPron Dancers (later, The Peter Gennaro Dancers). The Como Music Hall Players included Don Adams, Paul Lynde, Kaye Ballard, Jack Duffy, and Sandy Stewart. Show of 3-22-61. Guests: Actress Julie Newmar, Actress Martha Raye, Child Pianist Ginny Tiu. Commercials included. Announcer Frank Gallop.
1961-03-24, WCBS, 27 min.
Guests Rudy Vallee and George Jessel ad lib with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time.#13542: JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE
Order1961-04-16, CBS, min.
October 28th, 1950- September 15th, 1964 (CBS) September 25th,1964-September 10th, 1965 (NBC) Jack Benny's half-hour show mixed variety and situation comedy with a company of regulars: Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, announcer Don Wilson, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc, and Mary Livingston. Jack's guest is Peter Lawford.
1961-04-17, WOKO, min.
- Shirley Jones
- John Wayne
- Fred MacMurray
- Bob Hope
- Jack Lemmon
- Burt Lancaster
- Peter Ustinov
- Shirley MacLaine
- Janet Leigh
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Sarah Vaughan
Bob Hope is host (master of ceremonies for the ninth time) for the 33rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony, telecast live from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica California. Producer & Director for TV is Richard Dunlap. Academy Award Producer is Arthur Freed. Academy Award Director is Vincent Minnelli.
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Order1961-04-17, ABC, min.
- Shirley Jones
- John Wayne
- Fred MacMurray
- Bob Hope
- Jack Lemmon
- Burt Lancaster
- Peter Ustinov
- Shirley MacLaine
- Janet Leigh
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Sarah Vaughan
Bob Hope is host (master of ceremonies for the ninth time) for the 33rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony, telecast live from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica California. Producer & Director for TV is Richard Dunlap. Academy Award Producer is Arthur Freed. Academy Award Director is Vincent Minnelli.
1961-04-21, WCBS, 75 min.
Screenwriter, arranger, conductor and actor, Jackie Gleason stars in this unusual tale of a kidnapping and ransom. Costars include Everett Sloane, Jack Klugman, Peter Falk and cameo appearances by Ed Sullivan and George Jessel.