1973-09-16, NBC, 60 min.
Glen Campbell's first television special, from London.
1973-11-08, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. Mickey Rooney was featured in most of the shows.
A Marx Brothers sketch highlights the comedy with Sammy Davis Jr. as Groucho, Mickey Rooney as Harpo, Ernest Borgnine as Chico and diva Mary Costa as a put -upon socialite. Also, an "Indian Love Call" skit with Ernie Borgnine as Jeannette MacDonald and Mickey Rooney as Nelson Eddy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Mary Costa sings "Entrance of the Countess Maritza" (sung in German).
Sammy Davis sings "After Today."
Mary and Sammy sing a Blues Medley.
Jonelle Allen sings "Sweet Georgia Brown."
In a grand finale the entire cast sing a medley from Broadway musicals.
1973-11-22, NBC, min.
Musical adaptation of the classic by Lewis Carroll. Alice attempts to become the queen of Wonderland by making a visit to the Royal Castle.
Originally broadcast on November 6th, 1966.
1973-12-17, WNBC, 27 min.
Story of Theodore Edward Bear, who works in a honey factory closed down for the hibernation season. He sets out to find Christmas, finding it in a man with a white beard and red suit. This audio air check is without an open or a close. Otherwise complete. Casey Kasem is the narrator.
1974-01-10, KCBS, 00 min.
This musical/variety television special brings together some of the greatest showstoppers in entertainment history. Featured are Carol Channing, Pearl Bailey, George Burns, The Jackson Five, George Gobel, The Mills Brothers, Pat Boone, Tiny Tim, The Pointer Sisters, Patty Andrews and others.
1974-01-10, KCBS, 00 min.
This musical/variety television special brings together some of the greatest showstoppers in entertainment history. Featured are Carol Channing, Pearl Bailey, George Burns, The Jackson Five, George Gobel, The Mills Brothers, Pat Boone, Tiny Tim, The Pointer Sisters, Patty Andrews and others.
A touch of nostalgia with entertainers from the 30s to the 70s. George Burns and Carol Channing in a "Burns And Allen" routine.
Musical highlights and performers: "Hello Dolly" medley...Pearl Bailey, Carol Channing
"Bill Bailey"...Pearl Bailey
"Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend"...Carol Channing
"Love Letters In The Sand"...Pat Boone
"Paper Doll"... Mills Brothers
"ABC"... Jackson Five
"Tip Toe Through The Tulips With Me"...Tiny Tim
Other musical highlights: "Get It Together", "Never Can Say Goodbye," "Daddy's Home."
Duplicate of 7301.
1974-02-15, WNBC, 52 min.
Ralph Nader is the receiver of jokes by: Mort Sahl, Rich Little, Ruth Buzzi, Jack Klugman, James Brolin, Jackie Gayle, Jane Withers, Foster Brooks, Steve Landesberg, Donna Fargo and The Statler Brothers. Dean Martin hosts.
1974-02-20, WCBS, 47 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1974-05-29, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. This program is a repeat. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1974-05-29, WCBS, min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. This program is a repeat. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
Duplicate of # 4689
1974-07-28, WRGB, 59 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWWF television show which consisted of top-tier or mid-card opponents. Telecast in most markets weekly on Saturday mornings, 11:00am to Noon, the telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. Matches were held mostly at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host, interviewer and blow by blow announcer: Vince McMahon Jr.
On this early telecast there are five matches. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. Freddie Blassie takes a bow at ringside.
Tag team match number 1:
S.D. Jones and Mike Wayne vs Killer Kowalski and Nikolai Volkoff who win in 6 minutes, 43 seconds.
Match number 2:
Lee Wong vs Strong Kobayashi who is declared the winner.
At halftime Vince McMahon Jr. interviews Haystacks Calhoun, Dean Ho, and Tony Garea discussing upcoming three out of five, two hour time limit tag team match against the Grand Wizard, Killer Kowalski, and the Valiant Brothers (Handsome Jim and Luscious John) whom McMahon also interviews and their manager Lou Albano.
Match number 3:
Ruja Woods vs winner of this match, John Tolos in 2:06 minutes.
Match number 4:
Tag team match - Thomas Marion and Ed Sullivan vs winners Larry Zbyszko and Haystacks Calhoun in 7:21. Vince McMahon Jr. discusses the match in progress at ringside with Bruno Sammartino.
Match number 5:
Gentleman Jim and Ruben Ayala in a tag team match vs the tag team champions of the world the Valiant Brothers who win in 7:32.
Vince McMahon invites his TV audience to tune in again next week for All Star Wrestling
1974-07-31, WCBS, 52 min.
July 31, 1974-August 28, 1974. This was the first broadcast of the series. This five-week variety series was a summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; it was hosted by three musical brothers from Oregon- Bill, Mark, and Brett Hudson. Also featured were Ronny Graham, Gary Owens, Ron Hull and Stephanie Edwards.
1974-08-07, WCBS, 52 min.
July 31, 1974-August 28, 1974. This five-week variety series was a summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; it was hosted by three musical brothers from Oregon- Bill, Mark, and Brett Hudson. Also featured were Ronny Graham, Gary Owens, Ron Hull and Stephanie Edwards.
1974-08-14, WCBS, 52 min.
July 31, 1974-August 28, 1974. This five-week variety series was a summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; it was hosted by three musical brothers from Oregon- Bill, Mark, and Brett Hudson. Also featured were Ronny Graham, Gary Owens, Ron Hull and Stephanie Edwards.
1974-08-28, WCBS, 52 min.
July 31, 1974-August 28, 1974. This was the final broadcast of the series. This five-week variety series was a summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; it was hosted by three musical brothers from Oregon- Bill, Mark, and Brett Hudson. Also featured were Ronny Graham, Gary Owens, Ron Hull and Stephanie Edwards.
1974-10-12, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978. Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke.
1974-10-14, , min.
Johnny Cash hosts the Eighth Annual Country Music Association Awards from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
1974-11-17, WRGB, 59 min.
Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation from the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Ring announcer, Joe McHugh.
Vince McMahon interviews include Cowboy Bob Duncum, Grand Wizard Ernie Roth, Larry Zbyszko, The Valiant Brothers, Gorilla Monsoon.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/17/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/2/74-original airdate 10/12/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Hans Schroeder vs. Al Barr
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Bill White
-commercials
Promos for Albany 11/29/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Bobby Duncum & Grand Wizard / Larry Zbyszko / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. SD Jones & Dennis Johnson
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bobby Duncum & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Jack Evans & Ricky Cortez
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Chuck Richards
-commercials
Vince McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon and closing
1974-11-24, WRGB, 57 min.
Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Joe McHugh ring announcer.
McMahon interviews include Edgar Albano, Jimmy Valiant, Don Ho Gorilla Monsoon, Ton Garea, Larry Zbyszko, Haystack Calhoun and Chief J. Strongbow.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/24/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/2/74-original airdate 10/19/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Valiant Brothers vs. Jose Gonzalez & SD Jones
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Tony Altimore
-commercials
Promos for Albany 11/29/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. “Spaceman” Frank Hickey & Ricky Cortez
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Al Barr & Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Jack Evans & Bill White
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Chief Jay Strongbow and closing
1974-12-01, WRGB, 59 min.
Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.
McMahon interview include The Valiant Brothers, Lou Albano, Gorilla Monsoon, Dean Ho, and Tony Garea.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/1/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/23/74-original airdate 10/26/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Bill White vs. Dennis Albert
-commercials
Butcher Nova vs. Tom Stanton
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/13/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Gorilla Monsoon / Dean Ho & Tony Garea
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Hans Schroeder
-commercials
SD Jones vs. Gentleman Jim
-commercials
Valiant Brothers vs. Jose Gonzalez & Stan Lavdas
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers & closing
1974-12-08, WRGB, 58 min.
Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.
McMahon interviews Tony Garea, Dean Ho, The Valiant Brothers, Lou Albano and Gorilla Monsoon.
Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/8/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/23/74-original airdate 11/2/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Hans Schroeder vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Bill White & Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/13/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho & Tony Garea / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Larry Zbyszko vs. Jack Evans
-commercials
Butcher Nova vs. Jose Gonzalez
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Tom Stanton & Tony Vee
-commercials
Vince McMahon closing
1974-12-15, WRGB, 56 min.
Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.
McMahon interviews include, The Valiant Brothers, Lou Albano, Gorilla Monsoon, Dean Ho, and Tony Garea.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/15/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/23/74-original airdate 11/9/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Valiant Brothers vs. Larry Zbyszko & Dennis Albert
-commercials
Jack Evans vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/27/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho, Tony Garea & Gorilla Monsoon / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Gentleman Jim
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. The Patriot
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion vs. Butcher Nova & Bill White
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion & closing
1974-12-16, NBC, 30 min.
Animated special about a group of bears in Bearbank and a curious bear among them named Ted E Bear. He learns the meaning of Christmas from Santa Claus himself.
Originally broadcast December 17th, 1973.
1974-12-22, WRGB, 58 min.
Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.
McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon, Dean Ho, Tony Garea, Bob Duncum, Lou Albano, Jimmy Valiant and John Valiant.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/22/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/13/74-original airdate 11/16/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Larry Zbyszko vs. Bill White
-commercials
Killer Kowalski vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/27/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho, Tony Garea & Gorilla Monsoon / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Gentleman Jim & Dennis Albert
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard & Bobby Duncum
-commercials
Valiant Brothers vs. Jose Gonzalez & SD Jones
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Butcher Nova & Hans Schroeder
-commercials
Vince McMahon closing
1974-12-23, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974-1980.
90-minute talk show hosted by Dinah Shore. The program was seen during the daytime in most markets. In 1979, the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" as Dinah employed a weekly co-host.
Depending on the market where the syndicated show airs, it is presented as a 90 minute show or edited to a 60 minute broadcast.
1974-12-29, WRGB, 57 min.
Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.
McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon, Fred Blassie, Dean Ho, Tony Garea, Lou Albano, Jimmy Valiant, John Valiant, Valiant Brothers.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/29/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/13/74-original airdate 11/23/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Larry Zbyszko vs. Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Jeff Rhodes vs. The Patriot
-commercials
Promos for Albany 1/10/75 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie / Dean Ho & Tony Garea / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Bill White
-commercials
Hans Schroeder vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion vs. Butcher Nova & Jack Evans
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion & closing
1975-01-13, WNBC, min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. This was the first broadcast of the series. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short lived noncontroversial variety show.
Duplicate of #4661.
1975-01-13, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. This was the first broadcast of the series. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-01-20, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-01-27, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-02-03, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-02-10, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-02-17, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-02-23, WRGB, 57 min.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
McMahon interviews Fred Blassie, Dean Ho, Tony Garea, Bob Duncum, Spirios Arion.
NOTE: The final match between Dean Ho and Killer Kowalski was so intense that before it ended the station left the air.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/23/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/8/75-original airdate 1/25/75)
Joe McHugh intro
Ivan Putski vs. Pete Reeves
-commercials
Valiant Brothers vs. Bill White & El Olympico
-commercials
Promos for Albany 3/7/75 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho & Tony Garea / the Grand Wizard & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Butcher Nova & Hans Schroeder vs. Tom Stanton & Joe Noble
-commercials
Manuel Soto & Pete Sanchez vs. Chuck Richards & Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Killer Kowalski vs. Dean Ho
Vince McMahon closing
1975-02-23, WCBS, 52 min.
February 16, 1975-January 4, 1976. Cher returned to host this musical variety series with a special preview broadcast on February 12. Also featured on the "Cher" show was Gailard Sartain.
1975-02-24, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-03-03, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-03-17, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-04-28, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-05-05, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-05-12, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-05-18, WCBS, 52 min.
February 16, 1975-January 4, 1976. Cher returned to host this musical variety series with a special preview broadcast on February 12. Also featured on the "Cher" show was Gailard Sartain.
1975-05-19, WNBC, 52 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short-lived noncontroversial variety show.
1975-05-26, NBC, 60 min.
January 13, 1975-May 26, 1975. After the Smothers Brothers had series on CBS and ABC, they entered the arena again on NBC in this short lived noncontroversial variety show.
This week's show reunites the regulars from Tom & Dick's first variety program. Last show of the series. Pat Paulsen, Mason Williams, John Hartford, Jennifer Warren, and Bob Einstein. This program is a repeat of the show from March 3, 1975.
1975-06-29, WNBC, 52 min.
1975 (SYNDICATED). A variety hour with no regulars, "Vaudeville" consisted of assorted vaudeville acts, introduced by celebrity guest hosts.
1975-08-07, WNBC, 52 min.
August 7, 1975-August 28, 1975. This four-week summer variety hour showcased the multitalented Ben Vereen. Other regulars included singer Lola Falana and comedians Arte Johnson, Avery Schreiber, and Liz Torres.
1975-09-07, WCBS, 52 min.
February 16, 1975-January 4, 1976. Cher returned to host this musical variety series with a special preview broadcast on February 12. Also featured on the "Cher" show was Gailard Sartain.
1975-09-28, WCBS, 52 min.
February 16, 1975-January 4, 1976. Cher returned to host this musical variety series with a special preview broadcast on February 12. Also featured on the "Cher" show was Gailard Sartain.
1975-10-04, WCBS, 52 min.
June 15, 1969-September 7, 1969; December 17, 1969-July 13, 1971 (CBS); 1971-1992 (Syndicated). "Hee Haw" was a fast-paced mixture of songs, skits, blackouts, and corny jokes. A syndicated version of the show appeared; by 1977 it was the nation's number-one-rated non-network show. The series was co-hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark (by the late 1980s, Owens and Clark appeared only occasionally, having made room for various guest hosts). A large stable of regular performers have been featured, including Louis M. ("Grandpa") Jones, Junior Samples, Jeannine Riley, Lulu Roman, David Akeman ("Stringbean"), Sherry Miles, Lisa Todd, Minnie Pearl, Gordie Tapp, Diana Scott, Cathy Baker and Barbi Benton.
1975-10-06, NBC, 90 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.
Guest-Host: Joey Bishop