1971-03-13, 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.
1971-03-20, 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.
1971-03-29, WABC, 52 min.
On this special "Mancini," composer Henry Mancini, with a little help from his friends, plays his own tunes in his variety hour.
1971-04-01, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1971-04-03, WNBC, 26 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1971-04-13, SYN, 29 min.
Syndicated version of What's My Line? - 1968-1975
hosted by Wally Bruner (1968-1972) & Larry Blyden (1972-`1975) who died in a 1975 automobile accident which then subsequently ended the long run of this iconic game show which premiered on CBS TV February 2, 1950 and remained a weekly network staple wrap up of the weekend must see television show, Sunday evenings 10:30 to 11:00pm.
Arlene Frances and Soupy Sales were regular panelists on the syndicated version which aired daily.
On this broadcasts challenger guests are Bruce Calder, who plays piano and sings in a London pub. He sings a plays his piano for the audience and panelists.
Second guest is Cheryl Lee who has been named Playboy Bunny of the year. selected from 19 finalists on personality and beauty. Ms. Lee narrates film of the finalist contest.
Mystery guest is former actress and current State chairwoman for consumer affairs, Betty Furness.
"Honest Answers" segment from Sandy Duncan "When I first dated," and from Soupy Sales "what I would like to do after the age of 60."
Host: Wally Bruner.
Announcer: Johnny Olson
Commercials include:
Tab sugar free cola drink, Cadillac Chicken & Liver for Cats, Mike Douglas promotional for upcoming broadcast, Tax Law Deductions, Country Inn Apple Crisp, Chock Full O'Nuts Coffee, promo for television showing of the motion picture "The Seventh Sin," and Del Monte chocolate fudge pudding cups.
1971-04-14, SYN, 30 min.
Syndicated version of What's My Line? - 1968-1975
hosted by Wally Bruner (1968-1972) & Larry Blyden (1972-`1975) who died in a 1975 automobile accident which then subsequently ended the long run of this iconic game show which premiered on CBS TV February 2, 1950 and remained a weekly network staple wrap up of the weekend must see television show, Sunday evenings 10:30 to 11:00pm.
Arlene Frances and Soupy Sales were regular panelists on the syndicated version which aired daily.
Includes some commercials.
On this broadcast challenger guests are Les Banghart who has walked on water for ten miles and Suzanne Rowe who repairs broken dentures.
Mystery guest is Fred Waring.
Host: Wally Bruner.
Announcer: Johnny Olson
1971-04-24, NBC, 60 min.
Andy's guests are Mike Douglas and Jimmy Durante.
1971-07-30, WCBS, 52 min.
May 23, 1971-July 25, 1971. This was the final broadcast of the series. A variety hour summer replacement eight-week series with guest hosts, guest acts and plenty of talented skaters. John Davidson is the guest host.
1971-09-23, WCBS, 27 min.
1971-1973 (Syndicated). This half-hour variety series was hosted by singer Kenny Rogers and his group, the First Edition. In the fall of 1972 the show's title was changed to "Rollin' with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition."
1971-10-24, WCBS, 52 min.
Sonny & Cher had their own TV series, which premiered on August 1, 1971 and lasted for only six broadcasts. Before they resumed their long-running series (December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974), they were seen in one CBS late night special which aired from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM...a variety hour which featured Suzanne Charney, Sandy Baron and Billy Van.
1971-10-24, WCBS, 52 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.
Special broadcast entitled "Sonny & Cher: Nitty Gritty Hour" presented on WCBS Ch. 2 at 11:30 PM on Sunday night. Postponed from an earlier date.
1971-11-09, WCBS, 52 min.
January 29, 1969-June 13, 1972. In 1969 Glen Campbell returned to TV as host of "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour"; his regulars included Pat Paulsen, Jack Burns, John Hartford, Jerry Reed and Larry McNeeley.
1971-12-08, 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.
1971-12-14, 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.
The Lennon Sisters join Andy's family, his wife Claudine Longet, and their children Noelle, Christian, and Bobby, Andy's parents, sister Janie and brothers Dick, Don, and and Bob.
Highlights:
"If We Only Have Love," "Beautiful," "Love Story" theme (in five languages), "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year," "Bless The Beasts And Children"- Andy
"Oh How Bright The Morning Star"- Claudine
"Close To You"- Andy, Lennon Sisters
"Love"- Andy, Claudine
"The Holiday Season," Andy, Williams Brothers, Lennon Sisters
"Thank You Very Much"- Williams Family, Lennon Sisters
1972-02-10, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1972-03-06, WCBS, 52 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.
1972-03-13, ABC, 90 min.
The 14th Annual Grammy Awards from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Host: Andy Williams
1972-03-21, WNBC, 52 min.
Special: Actor Ken Berry sports some fancy footwork and singing in a spoof of old Hollywood musicals. Cameos by Sonny Bono, Carol Burnett, Phyllis Diller, Andy Griffith, Bob Hope, Peter Lawford, Jim Nabors and Forrest Tucker.
1972-04-10, NBC, 240 min.
The 44th annual Academy Award presentations from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles.
Hosts are Helen Hayes, Alan King, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jack Lemmon. Betty Grable, battling cancer, makes one of her last public appearances and Charlie Chaplin receives an honorary award for the incalculable effects he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century. Chaplin receives a twelve minute standing ovation.
1972-04-10, NBC, 240 min.
The 44th annual Academy Award presentations from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles.
Hosts are Helen Hayes, Alan King, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jack Lemmon. Betty Grable, battling cancer, makes one of her last public appearances and Charlie Chaplin receives an honorary award for the incalculable effects he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century. Chaplin receives a twelve minute standing ovation.
Duplicate of #7504.
1972-04-23, WABC, 105 min.
Henry Fonda, Deborah Kerr and Peter Ustinov are hosts for the 26th Tony Awards telecast live from New York's Broadway Theater. This year's gala is a tribute to Richard Rodgers and Ethel Merman. Stars performing and appearing include Desi Arnaz, Janet Blair, Ingrid Bergman, Claire Bloom, Larry Blyden, Arlene Dahl, Alfred Drake, Sandy Duncan, Peter Falk, Helen Gallagher, Lee Grant, Joel Grey, Arthur Hill, Hal Holbrook, Ruby Keeler, Lisa Kirk, Hal Linden, Barbara McNair, Ethel Merman, Jean Stapleton, Constance Towers, Bobby Van, Gwen Verdon, Linda Hopkins, Vincent Gardenia, Elizabeth Wilson, Michael Bennett, and Hal Prince, who accepts a special award for the longest running play on Broadway, "Fiddler On The Roof." Best actor in a Broadway play is accepted by Cliff Gorman for his performance in "Lenny," and best actress in a Broadway play is accepted by Sada Thompson for her performance in "Twigs." Additional awards are given to Phil Silvers and to Alexis Smith for best acting in a musical. Announcer is Sandy Becker.
1972-04-23, WABC, min.
Henry Fonda, Deborah Kerr and Peter Ustinov are hosts for the 26th Tony Awards telecast live from New York's Broadway Theater. This year's gala is a tribute to Richard Rodgers and Ethel Merman. Stars performing and appearing include Desi Arnaz, Janet Blair, Ingrid Bergman, Claire Bloom, Larry Blyden, Arlene Dahl, Alfred Drake, Sandy Duncan, Peter Falk, Helen Gallagher, Lee Grant, Joel Grey, Arthur Hill, Hal Holbrook, Ruby Keeler, Lisa Kirk, Hal Linden, Barbara McNair, Ethel Merman, Jean Stapleton, Constance Towers, Bobby Van, Gwen Verdon, Linda Hopkins, Vincent Gardenia, Elizabeth Wilson, Michael Bennett, and Hal Prince, who accepts a special award for the longest running play on Broadway, "Fiddler On The Roof." Best actor in a Broadway play is accepted by Cliff Gorman for his performance in "Lenny," and best actress in a Broadway play is accepted by Sada Thompson for her performance in "Twigs." Additional awards are given to Phil Silvers and to Alexis Smith for best acting in a musical. Announcer is Sandy Becker.
Duplicate of #1111.
1972-07-29, WABC, 52 min.
July 15, 1972-August 12, 1972. Five-week summer variety hour showcasing the singing and dancing talents of Ken Berry. Other regulars included Teri Garr, Billy Van, Laura Lacey, Don Lane, Steve Martin and the New Seekers.
1972-09-27, 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.
1972-10-05, CBS, 29 min.
McGovern delivers address on foreign policy. President Nixon's first news conference in five weeks. He pledges no tax increases.
Editorial from Eric Sevareid on the Watergate burglary. Gandy Mfg Company of Chicago, Illinois, made tools for men who laid railroad tracks. The workers were called gandy dancers.
"On The Road" with Charles Kuralt.
With commercials.
1972-10-07, WRGB, 117 min.
Al Oliver's first inning triple and fifth inning home run lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-1 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds in game 1 of the NL Championship Series at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. Oliver drove in three of the five Pirate runs as Steve Blass bested Don Gullett. Announcers are Sandy Koufax and Jim Simpson.
1972-10-12, WRGB, 20 min.
From Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Red Barber announces the final out of the 1972 ALCS game 5, as Oakland wins the Pennant (first since 1931), beating Detroit 2 to 1. Vida Blue closer.
Sandy Koufax interviews, from the winning A's locker room, include Joe Rudi, Sal Bando, Jim (Blue Moon) Odom, Dick Williams, Mike Epstein, and Campy Campaneris.
Includes original NBC TV commercials.
1972-10-29, WGN, 29 min.
Jack Brickhouse hosts a tribute to former Brooklyn Dodger player Jackie Robinson who was buried yesterday following his death on October 24th. His in-studio guests are former teammate Andy Pafko who played against Robinson in his rookie year of 1947. Pafko relates many anecdotes as well as Glenda Smith who, as a Pittsburgh sports writer in the 1940s, befriended Jackie and remained friends for life.
Also broadcast on this program is a rerun of a 1963 "Biography" of Jackie Robinson narrated by Mike Wallace.
1972-11-06, WCBS, 27 min.
1971 (Syndicated). On this half-hour musical series host Johnny Mann, together with the Johnny Mann Singers and assorted guests, sang the praises of the good old U.S.A.
1972-12-01, WCBS, 52 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.
1973-01-11, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
1973-02-08, NBC, 60 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. and splashy production numbers are the main attractions in this pilot for a projected series. Featuring Andy Griffith, Mickey Rooney, Connie Stevens, John Davidson, and ice skaters Nick Powers and Kathy Zem.
Highlights: " A Shine On My Shoes," " For Once in My Life," Sammy
"Rose Garden," "Joy To The World," John Davidson
"52 Years on 52nd Street," Connie Stevens
"I Believe in Music," Andy Griffith
"If," "Winter Wonderland," John, Connie
"It's Follies Time," All
Duplicate of 6184.
1973-02-08, WNBC, 52 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. is the main attraction in this pilot for a projected series which ran from September 13, 1973 through December 27, 1973.
1973-02-08, NBC, 60 min.
Sammy Davis Jr. and splashy production numbers are the main attractions in this pilot for a projected series. Featuring Andy Griffith, Mickey Rooney, Connie Stevens, John Davidson, and ice skaters Nick Powers and Kathy Zem.
1973-02-17, WABC, 52 min.
September 13, 1972-April 28, 1973. Variety hour hosted by musical comedy star Julie Andrews and featuring Alice Ghostley and Rich Little.
1973-02-26, NBC, 60 min.
January 22, 1968-May 14, 1973. Inspired by Ernie Kovacs' approach to comedy, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin hosted this series of fast-moving sight gags, one-liners, short skits, and blackouts. The shows was an immediate hit and reflected the pace of TV comedy shows to follow. Among the many regulars on the show were Dennis Allen, Chelsea Brown, Ruth Buzzi, Judy Carne, Byron Gilliam, Arte Johnson, Ann Elder, Johnny Brown, Henry Gibson, Teresa Graves, Richard Dawson, Larry Hovis, Goldie Hawn, Gary Owens, Jeremy Lloyd, Dave Madden, Lily Tomlin, Nancie Phillips, Pamela Rodgers, Alan Sues, Barbara Sharma, and Jo Anne Worley.
A circus show: Dan plays the whip-cracking ringmaster, Dick is a heavily bandaged aerialist, and Willie Tyler tries out as a human cannon ball. Cameos: Johnny Carson, Sandy Duncan, Arthur Godfrey, Charlie Callas, Ruth Buzzi, Jud Strunk, Patti Deutsch, and Richard Dawson.
1973-03-03, CBS, 90 min.
The 15th Annual Grammy Awards from the Tennessee Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee.
Host: Andy Williams
1973-03-25, ABC, 120 min.
Honoring Broadway's best at the 27th Tony Awards with hosts Rex Harrison, Celeste Holm, Jerry Orbach and Sandy Duncan.
1973-03-25, ABC, min.
Rex Harrison and Celeste Holm host the 27th Annual Tony Awards telecast at the Imperial Theater in New York City. This was the fourth time Julie Harris won a Tony Award and her sixth nomination.
1973-03-27, NBC, 60 min.
Ecology...a lighthearted approach to a serious subject. Host Raymond Burr guides the way through a series of spoofs on pollution, trash, and endangered species. Members of The Boy Scouts Of America are on hand for an anti-litter plug. Cameos by Carol Burnett, Carroll O'Connor, Red Foxx, and Flip Wilson.
Cast...Walker: Edward Andrews, Mrs. Higginbotham: Yvonne Wilder. Barney Edwards: John Fink.
1973-03-30, WNBC, 52 min.
July 27, 1972-September 7, 1972; January 19, 1973-April 27, 1973. Bobby Darin was given his own series in 1972, a summer replacement for "The Dean Martin Show." The series was revived that winter as a midseason replacement. Regulars included Dick Bakalyan, Steve Landesberg, and Rip Taylor.
1973-05-06, WABC, 52 min.
The Carpenters, Sandy Duncan and Arte Johnson join Robert Young to explore the imaginative world of children.
1973-05-14, CBS, 59 min.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR 1973 is a Special CBS one hour prime time broadcast that seems lost to history. It is not even notated on IMDb or anywhere to be found on the internet.
Awards are given for American women, the "doers, achievers, and shapers of society."
Rosalind Russell is host for the ceremonies, sponsored by the Ladies' Home Journal. Lenore Hershey is introduced.
Eight woman are presented with gold pendants during the hour, which is telecast live from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. Introductions and short biographies follow.
Margaret Chase Smith introduces Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.):public affairs.
Marlo Thomas introduces Helen Hayes: arts and humanities.
Barbara Walters introduces Katharine Graham: president of the Washington Post Company: business and economy.
Lynda Johnson Robb introduces Poet Nikki Giovanni: youth leadership.
Kathryn Crosby introduces Dr. Virginia Apgar: for work against birth defects.
Cicely Tyson introduces Ladonna Harris:
for civil rights activities on behalf of American Indians.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver introduces Mary Lasker: for encouraging medical research and national beautification.
Mamie Eisenhower introduces Ellen Straus: creator of WMCA radio "call for action" hot line in which listeners talk about community problems.
Comedy related to women's liberation and accomplishment are interspersed during the broadcast.
Cloris Leachman and Tony Randall in a "Woman for President" skit,
Sandy Duncan and Jack Klugman in a "First American Woman to go into Outer Space skit, and Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna in an "I am a Person" skit.
Helen Reddy sings "I Am Woman."
At the conclusion the entire ensemble sing Katharine Lee Bates' "America, America."
Complete broadcast with Clairol commercials.
1973-09-02, WRGB, 300 min.
Jerry Lewis's fund-raising campaign for Muscular Dystrophy from the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas which represents his first National MDA broadcast away from New York.
The broadcast begins at 9 PM Eastern time on September 2nd, 1973 and concludes on September 3rd, 1973 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. This was the first time the telethon was telecast from Las Vegas.
This year's Muscular Dystrophy Association of America telethon raised a record $12,395,983 in pledged money during its 21 1/2 hours of telecasting. There are numerous half hour cutaway breaks from the National broadcast...giving Jerry Lewis a break in the action, and these cutaways are hosted by a litany of hosts all over the country depending on the station broadcasting this marathon broadcast. In New York hosting at different intervals were Buddy Hackett, William B. Williams, Julius LaRosa and Soupy Sales and Mel Torme. In Nashville, Roy Clark hosted, etc. etc. This broadcast was recorded off the air in Schenectady New York, via station affiliate WRGB.
The hosts of locally cutaway segments on this audio air check are that of Ed, and Steve. There segments equate to approximatively 120 minutes of this 300 minute TV Audio Air Check broadcast excerpt. 200 minutes (approximately 3 and half hours reflect the National segments).
This broadcast recording begins at approximately 11:30 EST on Monday, September 3, 1973. John Gavin sings, "We've Got It." The New Seekers, British pop group perform, "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing." Peter Marshall is praised by Jerry for his game show Hollywood Squares. There is a film promo for MSD. Carol Lawrence sings "A Bright Sunshiny Day, and "Sand Dance." Her husband Robert Goulet and Carol talk with Jerry. Paul Anka who flew in specifically to sing on the show a rendition of "I Did it My Way," changing the lyrics related to Jerry Lewis's MDA telethon contributions sings this version. Phyllis Diller does a stand-up routine.
Andy Williams introduces each of the Lennon Sisters, Janet, Kathy, Peggy, and Dee Dee. Williams sings, "Close to You."
We get a local feed with Mel Torme who sings a duet with Jerry and then interviews Gina Lollobrigida who discusses her photography book "Italia Mia" containing three years of her work...a collection of 191 still pictures of Italians your and elders, families, sights and scenery.
Enzo Stuart sings "Maria." Red Buttons performs and sings "Brother Can You Spare a Dime," and his signature song, "HO HO."
Jerry wraps up the broadcast stating that when he began work for MDA he had but one secretary in 1950 and now his fund raising event is the second biggest in America. Jerry signs off singing, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
1973-09-02, WRGB, 200 min.
Jerry Lewis's fund-raising campaign for Muscular Dystrophy from the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas which represents his first National MDA broadcast away from New York.
The National television broadcast begins at 9 PM Eastern time on September 2nd, 1973 and concludes on September 3rd, 1973 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. This was the first time the Jerry Lewis Labor Day National Telethon was telecast from Las Vegas.
This year's Muscular Dystrophy Association of America telethon raised a record $12,395,983 in pledged money during its 21 1/2 hours of telecasting. There are numerous half hour cutaway breaks from the National broadcast...giving Jerry Lewis a break in the action, and these cutaways are hosted by a litany of hosts all over the country depending on the station broadcasting this marathon broadcast.
NOTE: THIS TAPE HAS NONE OF THE LOCAL CUTAWAY MATERIAL...ONLY THE NATIONAL BROADCAST EXCERPTS WITH THE STARS LISTED HERE, WHO WERE RECORDED. MANY PERSONALITIES APPEARING ON THE
COMPLETE BROADCAST WERE NOT AUDIO TAPED AND THEREFORE NOT PRESENT IN THIS PRESENTATION.
In New York hosting at different intervals were Buddy Hackett, William B. Williams, Julius LaRosa and Soupy Sales and Mel Torme. In Nashville, Roy Clark hosted, etc. etc. This broadcast was recorded off the air in Schenectady New York, via station affiliate WRGB.
The hosts of locally cutaway segments on this audio air check are that of Ed, and Steve. Their segments equate to approximatively 120 minutes of this 300 minute TV Audio Air Check broadcast excerpt.
SEE ATA#8375.
200 minutes (approximately 3 and half hours reflect the National segments).
This broadcast recording begins at approximately 11:30 EST on Monday, September 3, 1973. John Gavin sings, "We've Got It." The New Seekers, British pop group perform, "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing." Peter Marshall is praised by Jerry for his game show Hollywood Squares. There is a film promo for MSD. Carol Lawrence sings "A Bright Sunshiny Day, and "Sand Dance." Her husband Robert Goulet and Carol talk with Jerry. Paul Anka who flew in specifically to sing on the show a rendition of "I Did it My Way," changing the lyrics related to Jerry Lewis's MDA telethon contributions sings this version. Phyllis Diller does a stand-up routine.
Andy Williams introduces each of the Lennon Sisters, Janet, Kathy, Peggy, and Dee Dee. Williams sings, "Close to You."
We get a local feed with Mel Torme who sings a duet with Jerry and then interviews Gina Lollobrigida who discusses her photography book "Italia Mia" containing three years of her work...a collection of 191 still pictures of Italians your and elders, families, sights and scenery.
Enzo Stuart sings "Maria." Red Buttons performs and sings "Brother Can You Spare a Dime," and his signature song, "HO HO."
Jerry wraps up the broadcast stating that when he began work for MDA he had but one secretary in 1950 and now his fund raising event is the second biggest in America. Jerry signs off singing, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
1973-10-31, 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: Sandy Duncan, George Gobel, Tony Randall, Radu Florescu.
NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson.
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1973-11-01, 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.
1973-11-07, WCBS, 52 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.
1973-12-13, 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.