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1976-05-17, ABC, 30 min.
November 13th, 1960- March 25th, 1984. A Sunday morning religious program produced by the ABC News Public Affairs Department. "Directions" focused on religious issues of the day and news events. Performers included George Hicks, Eli Wallach, John Alcorn, Theodore Bikel, and others. It had no set host except for Eli Wallach who hosted briefly in October 1961. This episode, " The Immigration Of Jewish People" is hosted by Herb Kaplow.
#9384: SOUNDSTAGE
Order1976-05-20, PBS, 60 min.
- George Benson
- Freddie Hubbard
- Quincy Jones
- Chick Corea
- Stanley Clarke
- Rahasaan Roland Kirk
- Hubert Laws
- Airto Moreira
- Sonny Robbins
- McCoy Tyner
- Bill Watrous
- Lenny White
1974-1981. Part II of II. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago. A celebration of the Downbeat Reader's Poll jazz awards of 1975. The hosts: Quincy Jones and Chick Corea.
#9761: TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Order1976-05-20, SYN, 25 min.
September 7, 1950-June 6, 1958 (CBS, NBC, ABC & SYNDICATED). Contestants were asked trick questions which would lead to paying consequences for incorrect answers which would entail funny stunts, embarrassing situations and on occasion sentimental reunion moments. NBC aired a daytime version of the show from 1956 until 1965, first with Jack Bailey as host, succeeded by Bob Barker at the end of 1956. Barker also continued to host a syndicated run of the series from 1966 to 1974. Re-runs in syndication continued to be aired for many years. A short-lived syndicated revival of the show was emceed by Bob Hilton (1977-1978). Host: Bob Barker. Joined in progress. Contains some audio variations.
#7846: CELEBRITY SWEEPSTAKES
Order1976-05-21, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976 Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975 Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977 Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop. Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
#9611: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1976-05-21, NBC, 120 min.
- Barbara Walters
- Jimmy Carter
- Frank Blair
- Jim Hartz
- Edmund Brown, Jr.
- Jerry Reagan
- Ronald Baker
- Howard H. Culver
- John C. May
- William Griswold
- John Altznauer
- Nancy Bikel
- Theodore Shapp
- Milton J. Wedo
- Angela Rogers
- John Sloane
- Eric Lakely
- Ronee Church
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of Connecticut. The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.#9919: WORLD TOMORROW, THE
Order1976-05-22, SYN, 25 min.
1967-1994. The World Tomorrow was a syndicated half-hour television show that featured biblical and religious topics. Garner Ted Armstrong was the host of this program, later replaced by his father, Herbert W. Armstrong. Host: Garner Ted Armstrong.
#7559: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-05-23, WRGB, 56 min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Billy White Wolf
- Ivan Putski
- Stan Hansen
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Fred Blassie
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Antonio Inoki
- Bugsy McGraw
- Johnny Rivera
- Skandor Akbar
- Joe Andrews
- Frank Williams
- Billy Burger
- Vincente Pametti
- Antonio Inoke
"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 and ring side commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. Interviews include Ivan Putski, Stan Hansen, Fred Blassie. In a separate extended interview Gorilla Monsoon states to Vince McMahon his opinion on the upcoming Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoke wrestling match. Monsoon feels that Ali cannot win such a match. "Absolutely, no way." -WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/23/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/17/76) Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski -commercials Joe McHugh intro Billy White Wolf vs. Bugsy McGraw -commercials Stan Hansen vs. Billy Berger -commercials Vince McMahon update on Bruno Sammartino’s neck injury - interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie -commercials Skandor Akbar vs. Frank Williams -commercials Jose Gonzalez & Johnny Rivera vs. Vincente Pometti & JoJo Andrews Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Skandor Akbar -commercials Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon discussing Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki Vince McMahon closing
#7767: BOXING SPECIAL, THE
Order1976-05-23, NBC, 90 min.
Matches include Roberto Duran VS. Lou Bizzarro. Duran wins via a 14th round knockout.
1976-05-25, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host. Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and his wife Judy discuss his novel, " The Canfield Decision" and offer views on the press. They also briefly discuss Agnew's resignation as Vice President of the United States.
#7780: BREAK THE BANK
Order1976-05-28, ABC, 30 min.
- Rip Taylor
- Jan Murray
- Dick Gautier
- Soupy Sales
- Anson Williams
- Meredith MacRae
- Tom Kennedy
- Joyce Brothers
- Jaye P Morgan
- Mary Ann Mobley
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes) September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes) (Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977) Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977. The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube. NOTE: Complete with commercials.
#7847: CELEBRITY SWEEPSTAKES
Order1976-05-28, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976 Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975 Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977 Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop. Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
#9612: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1976-05-28, NBC, 90 min.
- Barbara Walters
- Jimmy Carter
- Jim Hartz
- S.S. Kalter
- Theodore Lewis
- Charles Minifie
- Daniel Inouye
- Pat Sky
- Philip Noel
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of Rhode Island. The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.#7560: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-05-30, WRGB, 58 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Haystacks Calhoun
- Jose Gonzalez
- Bruiser Brody
- Billy White Wolf
- Executioners
- Kevin Sullivan
- Stan Hansen
- Lou Albano
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Baron Mikel Scicluna
- Freddie Blassie
- Johnny Rivera
- Vincente Pometti
- Jose Estrada
- Executioner 1
- Executioner 2
- Pete Austin
- Frank Brody
- Mike Santakopino
- Joe Scandura
- Freddie Marzino
"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 and ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. Interviews include those with Billy White Wolf, Stan Hansen, Freddie Blassie, and Joe Scandura. NOTE: Match number one is joined in progress. NOTE: Occasional two second transmission issues. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/30/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/21/76-original airdate 4/24/76) Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Albany 6/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Billy White Wolf -commercials Joe McHugh intro Billy White Wolf vs. Pete Austin -commercials Bruiser Brody vs. Mike Santocapito -commercials Highlights of Bruno Sammartino vs. Stan Hansen from MSG 4/26/76 and interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie -commercials Executioners vs. Fred Marzino & Johnny Rivera -commercials Jose Gonzalez vs. Vincente Pometti Promo for Albany 6/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie -commercials Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Jose Estrada Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
1976-05-30, WTEN, 60 min.
Special looking at United States Presidents and their families on camera through the years. Narrated by James Garner. Dupe of #9194.
#9378: 60 MINUTES
Order1976-05-31, CBS, 60 min.
September 24th, 1968- An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day. Host: Mike Wallace
#7781: BREAK THE BANK
Order1976-06-01, ABC, 30 min.
- Jan Murray
- Foster Brooks
- Liz Torres
- Abe Vigoda
- Gunilla Hutton
- Tom Kennedy
- Buzz Aldrin
- Jaye P Morgan
- Greg Mullavey
- Gail Fisher
April 12, 1976 - July 23, 1976 (76 first run episodes) September 18, 1976 - February 26, 1977 (19 first run episodes) (Re-runs beginning in February 29, 1977 to September 11, 1977) Break the Bank had two separate runs on American television. The first was as a daily series that aired from April 12 to July 23, 1976, on ABC, airing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Central. Although the series was popular, the network canceled it in order to expand the soap operas One Life to Live and General Hospital, both of which followed it on the daytime schedule, from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. The show quickly returned as a weekly syndicated game from September 18, 1976, to September 11, 1977. The ABC daytime series had 76 episodes, including the 3/23 and 5/20 pilots. The syndicated series had 24 episodes with 5 of them being rerun. The last episode for the entire series was on February 26, 1977, with reruns airing until September 11th of that year. In 1994, GSN added Break the Bank to their lineup. This continued until 1997, and since then, no episodes from the series have been broadcast on television again. Currently, 17 episodes from the original Tom Kennedy series and 3 episodes from the syndicated Jack Barry series have been uploaded and steam on YouTube. NOTE: Complete with commercials.
#3887: MAC DAVIS SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-03, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.#7711: BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Order1976-06-03, PBS, 60 min.
November 14th, 1972- April 16th, 1976 February 5th, 1979- June 21st, 1981 Magazine series hosted by Bill Moyers who served as President Lyndon Johnson's press secretary during the 1960's. From 1972-1976, Moyers focused on life in America. After, the focus was on international issues. Bill Moyers later hosted a half hour interview series, "The World Of Ideas" with Bill Moyers, September 12th, 1988- November 18th, 1988, focusing on single topics with single guests. Cinematographer Phil Gries shot twelve half hour episodes in that series. On today's show, Bill Moyers interviews philosopher Mortimer J. Adler.
1976-06-04, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
#9613: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-04, NBC, 120 min.
- John Chancellor
- Ted Kennedy
- Ronald Reagan
- Barbara Walters
- Cornelia Wallace
- Jim Hartz
- Michael Dukakis
- Martha Mitchell
- Wayne Hays
- John Mitchell
- Clyde Beall
- Eugene Whelan
- Carl Rowan
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of Massachusetts. Barbara Walters final day as the co-host of the Today Show. The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.#3831: LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-06, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "A Tribute to Johnny Mercer" broadcast. "The Lawrence Welk Show" presented middle-of-the-road music for almost three decades. Numbers were performed by the members of Welk's television family. That large group included the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Alice Lon, Norma Zimmer, Tanya Falan, Arthur Duncan, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis, Jim Roberts, Ralna English, Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess.#7561: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-06-06, WRGB, 59 min.
- Billy Graham
- Muhammad Ali
- Bruno Sammartino
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Kevin Sullivan
- Ivan Putski
- Johnny Rodz
- Ivan Koloff
- Antonino Rocca
- Bobo Brazil
- Joe McHugh
- Freddie Blassie
- Tony Parisi
- Louis Cerdan
- Johnny Rivera
- Skandor Akbar
- Jose Estrada
- Pete Austin
- Hatstacks Calhoun
- Rocky Tameo
- Antonino Inoki
"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. Hosts and commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca. Interviews include those with Bruno Sammartino, Haystacks Calhoun and Kevin Sullivan. In match #4 between Jose Gonzalez and Ivan Putski teaming up to wrestle Ivan Koloff and Billy Graham, who are both disqualified at the end of the match, a huge free for all evolves with Ivan Putski yelling to the crowd with venom. NOTE: Included are commercials. Muhammad Ali discusses his upcoming wrestling / boxing match with Antonino Inoki. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/6/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/21/76-original airdate 5/1/76) Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Bruno Sammartino -commercials Joe McHugh intro Bobo Brazil vs. Pete Austin -commercials Louis Cerdan vs. Skandor Akbar -commercials Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan Johnny Rivera vs. Jose Estrada -commercials Ivan Putski & Jose Gonzalez vs. Ivan Koloff & Superstar Billy Graham Promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Muhammad Ali -commercials Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Johnny Rodz & Rocky Tomayo Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing
#8626: MASQUERADE PARTY
Order1976-06-08, SYND., 30 min.
Broadcast from July 14, 1952 to September 23, 1960 on NBC, CBS & ABC Networks. Host for this run were Bud Collyer (1952), Douglas Edwards (1953), Peter Donald (1954-1956), Eddie Bracken (1957), Robert Q. Lewis (1958), and Bert Park (1958-1960). After a fourteen-year absence, "Masquerade Party" reappeared briefly as a syndicated series in 1974 & 1975 with host Richard Dawson and announcer Jay Stewart. Richard Dawson hosts a panel comprised of Lee Meriwether, Bill Bixby, and Nipsey Russell who try to guess the identity of famous people who appear in costume and make-up. Only one complete episode is known to exist from the 1974-1975 syndicated series which is archived at UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE. These Richard Dawson shows were broadcast initially from September 9, 1974, to September 1975. During 1976 syndicated re-runs were telecast. Even the original 1952-1960 programs are mostly "lost." Library of Congress has only one episode. UCLA Film & TV Archive has only two episodes. Paley Center for Media has five episodes.
#3888: MAC DAVIS SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-10, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.1976-06-10, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
#4519: SOUNDSTAGE
Order1976-06-11, PBS, 57 min.
1974-1981. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago.#7848: CELEBRITY SWEEPSTAKES
Order1976-06-11, NBC, 30 min.
Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976 Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975 Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977 Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop. Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
#9614: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-11, NBC, 120 min.
- Betty Furness
- Jim Hartz
- Gerald R. Ford
- Richard Philips
- Carol Clawson
- Richard Ketchum
- William Blair
- Hillary Underwood
- William Smith
- Adele Dienno
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of Vermont. Host: Jim Hartz#7562: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-06-13, WRGB, 47 min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Haystacks Calhoun
- Bruiser Brody
- Executioners
- Kevin Sullivan
- Ivan Putski
- Stan Hansen
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Freddie Blassie
- Crusher Blackwell
- Frank Williams
- Frank Brody
- Mike Santakopino
- Antonino Inoki
- Toro Maldomaro
- Executioner #1
- Executioner #2
"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. Hosts & ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca. Joined in Progress beginning of Match #2. Interviews include those with Gorilla Monsson who discusses with Vince McMahon his prediction of the upcoming Ali vs Inoki fight. Other interviews are with Stan Hansen, who reveals that his infamous "lariat" arm band is packed with silver dollars. Also heard are interviews with Freddie Blassie (repeat of interview originally televised June 6, 1976), Haystacks Calhoun, Kevin Sullivan and Ivan Putski. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/13/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/20/76-original airdate 5/8/76) Intro *Episode is replay of Championship Wrestling 4/24/76 episode -Show joined in progress Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon about Ali-Inoki -commercials Executioners vs. Toro Maldonado & Mike Santocapito -commercials Vince narrates footage of Bruno vs Hansen from MSG and interviews Freddie Blassie & Stan Hansen -commercials Stan Hansen vs. Kevin Sullivan Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie -commercials Bruiser Brody vs. Frank Williams Local promo for Providence “tonight” 5/1/76 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski, Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan -commercials Haystacks Calhoun vs. Crusher Blackwell
1976-06-14, SYN, 90 min.
Syndicated 1976- June 7 - August 23, 1976. WOR TV New York. Premiering in the Summer of 1976, broadcasting 11 programs with a few new episodes along with re-runs October 18, 1976 - December 27, 1976. A brief series of approximately a dozen 90 minute broadcasts in which Steve Allen uses clips form 200 hours related to his different past television shows (1950's and 1960's) broadcast on three networks and Metromedia. He mixes these segments with new material featuring studio guests before a live audience. About two-thirds of the show is contemporary, with some of the guests reminiscing about their past performances. The broadcasts contain a full-sounding live band and the guests, including, Martha Raye, Gabe Dell, Pat Harrington Jr., Jayne Meadows, Buck Henry, Don Knotts, Bill Dana, Foster Brooks, Andy Griffith, Steve Lawrence, Skitch Henderson, Jonathan Winters, Mort Sahl, George Gobel, Frank Gorshin, Peter Ustinov, Bill Daily, often gathered around Steve Allen's piano for some lively and seemingly very relaxed musical numbers. NOTE: This series seems to have disappeared from view, archivally. There are no extant examples of any of these shows archived at The Library of Congress, or Paley Center for Media, or any samples seen or heard on the internet. The one exception is show number one archive as a U-Matic 3/4" Video which is not circulated to the public, housed at UCLA Film & TV Archive. Other than his hosting stint on 1972's "I've Got a Secret" this was Steve Allen's only syndicated contribution of the decade. Distributed by Hughes Television.
1976-06-15, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
#8205: GONG SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-15, NBC, 30 min.
June 14th, 1976- July 21st, 1978- NBC. 1976-1980, syndicated. Second broadcast host: John Barbour. This popular daily daytime game show was a take-off of Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour. A panel of three celebrities judged amateur and professional talent. The show featured both unusual human and animal acts and was hosted by series creator Chuck Barris and later John Barbour. Gary Owens hosted the syndicated version for one season before Barris took over as program host. Among the regulars were Jaye P. Morgan, Rex Reed, and Arte Johnson.
#8627: MASQUERADE PARTY
Order1976-06-15, SYND., 30 min.
Broadcast from July 14, 1952 to September 23, 1960 on NBC, CBS & ABC Networks. Host for this run were Bud Collyer (1952), Douglas Edwards (1953), Peter Donald (1954-1956), Eddie Bracken (1957), Robert Q. Lewis (1958), and Bert Park (1958-1960). After a fourteen-year absence, "Masquerade Party" reappeared briefly as a syndicated series in 1974 & 1975 with host Richard Dawson and announcer Jay Stewart. Richard Dawson hosts a panel comprised of Lee Meriwether, Bill Bixby, and Nipsey Russell who try to guess the identity of famous people who appear in costume and make-up. Only one complete episode is known to exist from the 1974-1975 syndicated series which is archived at UCLA FILM & TV ARCHIVE. These Richard Dawson shows were broadcast initially from September 9, 1974, to September 1975. During 1976 syndicated re-runs were telecast. Even the original 1952-1960 programs are mostly "lost." Library of Congress has only one episode. UCLA Film & TV Archive has only two episodes. Paley Center for Media has five episodes.
1976-06-16, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
#8170: FUN FACTORY
Order1976-06-16, NBC, 30 min.
June 14th, 1976-October 1st, 1976 Bobby Van hosted this daytime game show that combined audience participation games with songs and sketches performed by the regulars. Regulars were Betty Thomas, Deborah Harmon, Doug Steckler, Jane Nelson, and Dick Blasucci.
#3893: MAC DAVIS SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-17, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. This was the final broadcast of the series. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.#7712: BILL MOYERS JOURNAL
Order1976-06-17, PBS, 30 min.
November 14th, 1972- April 16th, 1976 February 5th, 1979- June 21st, 1981 Magazine series hosted by Bill Moyers who served as President Lyndon Johnson's press secretary during the 1960's. From 1972-1976, Moyers focused on life in America. After, the focus was on international issues. Bill Moyers later hosted a half hour interview series, "The World Of Ideas" with Bill Moyers, September 12th, 1988- November 18th, 1988, focusing on single topics with single guests. A panel discussion on Economic Opportunity and Equality in America.
#9615: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-18, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of New Hampshire. Host: Jim Hartz.#9812: UNITED STATES OPEN GOLF
Order1976-06-20, ABC, 180 min.
The final round of the 76th United States Open Golf Tournament at the Highland Golf Course in Duluth, Georgia. The tournament was won by 22-year-old tour rookie Jerry Pate who captured the $42,000 top prize. Also featured is a tribute to golf legend Bobby Jones.
#10086B: STEVE ALLEN'S LAUGH-BACK
Order1976-06-20, SYN, 90 min.
- Steve Allen
- Andy Griffith
- Ralph Edwards
- Steve Lawrence
- Jayne Meadows
- Paul Smith
- Terry Gibb
- Terry Gibb Orchestra
- Foster Brookes
Syndicated 1976- June 7 - August 23, 1976. WOR TV New York. Premiering in the Summer of 1976, broadcasting 11 programs with a few new episodes along with re-runs October 18, 1976 - December 27, 1976. A brief series of approximately a dozen 90 minute broadcasts in which Steve Allen uses clips form 200 hours related to his different past television shows (1950's and 1960's) broadcast on three networks and Metromedia. He mixes these segments with new material featuring studio guests before a live audience. About two-thirds of the show is contemporary, with some of the guests reminiscing about their past performances. The broadcasts contain a full-sounding live band and the guests, including, Martha Raye, Gabe Dell, Pat Harrington Jr., Jayne Meadows, Buck Henry, Don Knotts, Bill Dana, Foster Brooks, Andy Griffith, Steve Lawrence, Skitch Henderson, Jonathan Winters, Mort Sahl, George Gobel, Frank Gorshin, Peter Ustinov, Bill Daily, often gathered around Steve Allen's piano for some lively and seemingly very relaxed musical numbers. NOTE: This series seems to have disappeared from view, archivally. There are no extant examples of any of these shows archived at The Library of Congress, or Paley Center for Media, or any samples seen or heard on the internet. The one exception is show number one archive as a U-Matic 3/4" Video which is not circulated to the public, housed at UCLA Film & TV Archive. Other than his hosting stint on 1972's "I've Got a Secret" this was Steve Allen's only syndicated contribution of the decade. Distributed by Hughes Television.
1976-06-24, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
1976-06-25, WNBC, 60 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. This was the "Sex In America" broadcast focusing in on homosexuality and the gay world. Guest is Donald N. Embinder who purchased the journal Blueboy and soon after reinvented it as a full color glossy magazine. Blueboy® debuted in 1974 and touted itself as, "The National Magazine About Men," a tag line the publication maintained for decades. By the fourth issue, Embinder was the first gay magazine to secure national distribution and the success of Blueboy® lead to a new visibility for Mr. Embinder. An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1976-06-25, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
#9616: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1976-06-25, NBC, 120 min.
- Gary Merrill
- Rollie Fingers
- Chuck Tanner
- Betty Furness
- Jim Hartz
- Tom Brokaw
- Carl Rowan
- Marge Gerich
- Maureen Reilly
- Kendall Morse
- Malcolm J. Barter
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of Maine. Host: Jim Hartz.#7564: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-06-27, WRGB, 56 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Bruiser Brody
- Billy White Wolf
- Executioners
- Stan Hansen
- Gino Hernandez
- Lou Albano
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Freddie Blassie
- Louis Cerdan
- Johnny Rivera
- Toni Parisi
- Billy Coleman
- Frank Brody
- Executioner #1
- Executioner #2
- Vincente Pomete
- Pete Austin
- Ted Adams
- Cursher Blackwell
- Frankie Williams
"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. Ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca. Interviews include those with Lou Albano, Freddie Blassie, Stan Hansen. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/27/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 5/12/76-original airdate 5/22/76) Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Local promo for Albany 7/9 - Bill Cardille interviews Lou Albano & Executioner #2 -commercials Joe McHugh intro Vincente Pometti vs. Pete Austin -commercials Bruiser Brody vs. Ted Adams -commercials Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie -commercials Billy White Wolf vs. Crusher Blackwell -commercials From Championship Wrestling 5/22/76 - Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. the Executioners w/Albano - Tag Team Title 2 out of 3 falls match Local promo for Albany 7/9 - Bill Cardille interviews Ivan Putski -commercials Johnny Rivera & Cano Hernandez vs. Frank Williams & BB Coleman Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing NOTE: In Match #4 the contest is two out of three falls for the Tag Team Championship between Toni Parisi and Louis Cerdan and The Executioners who win the first and third fall becoming the new Tag Team Champions.
1976-06-27, ABC, 30 min.
November 13th, 1960- March 25th, 1984. A Sunday morning religious program produced by the ABC News Public Affairs Department. "Directions" focused on religious issues of the day and news events. Performers included George Hicks, Eli Wallach, John Alcorn, Theodore Bikel, and others. It had no set host except for Eli Wallach who hosted briefly in October 1961. Topic: An overview of some of the moral and social issues America has faced since the end of World War 11. Subjects include McCarthyism, the struggle for racial equality and the Viet Nam war.
#10086: STEVE ALLEN'S LAUGH-BACK
Order1976-06-28, SYN, 90 min.
Syndicated 1976- June 7 - August 23, 1976. WOR TV New York. Premiering in the Summer of 1976, broadcasting 11 programs with a few new episodes along with re-runs October 18, 1976 - December 27, 1976. A brief series of approximately a dozen 90 minute broadcasts in which Steve Allen uses clips form 200 hours related to his different past television shows (1950's and 1960's) broadcast on three networks and Metromedia. He mixes these segments with new material featuring studio guests before a live audience. About two-thirds of the show is contemporary, with some of the guests reminiscing about their past performances. The broadcasts contain a full-sounding live band and the guests, including, Martha Raye, Gabe Dell, Pat Harrington Jr., Jayne Meadows, Buck Henry, Don Knotts, Bill Dana, Foster Brooks, Andy Griffith, Steve Lawrence, Skitch Henderson, Jonathan Winters, Mort Sahl, George Gobel, Frank Gorshin, Peter Ustinov, Bill Daily, often gathered around Steve Allen's piano for some lively and seemingly very relaxed musical numbers. NOTE: This series seems to have disappeared from view, archivally. There are no extant examples of any of these shows archived at The Library of Congress, or Paley Center for Media, or any samples seen or heard on the internet. The one exception is show number one archive as a U-Matic 3/4" Video which is not circulated to the public, housed at UCLA Film & TV Archive. Other than his hosting stint on 1972's "I've Got a Secret" this was Steve Allen's only syndicated contribution of the decade. Distributed by Hughes Television.
1976-07-00, SYN, 30 min.
Syndicated 1976- June 7 - August 23, 1976. WOR TV New York. Premiering in the Summer of 1976, broadcasting 11 programs with a few new episodes along with re-runs October 18, 1976 - December 27, 1976. A brief series of approximately a dozen 90 minute broadcasts in which Steve Allen uses clips form 200 hours related to his different past television shows (1950's and 1960's) broadcast on three networks and Metromedia. He mixes these segments with new material featuring studio guests before a live audience. About two-thirds of the show is contemporary, with some of the guests reminiscing about their past performances. The broadcasts contain a full-sounding live band and the guests, including, Martha Raye, Gabe Dell, Pat Harrington Jr., Jayne Meadows, Buck Henry, Don Knotts, Bill Dana, Foster Brooks, Andy Griffith, Steve Lawrence, Skitch Henderson, Jonathan Winters, Mort Sahl, George Gobel, Frank Gorshin, Peter Ustinov, Bill Daily, often gathered around Steve Allen's piano for some lively and seemingly very relaxed musical numbers. NOTE: This series seems to have disappeared from view, archivally. There are no extant examples of any of these shows archived at The Library of Congress, or Paley Center for Media, or any samples seen or heard on the internet. The one exception is show number one archive as a U-Matic 3/4" Video which is not circulated to the public, housed at UCLA Film & TV Archive. Other than his hosting stint on 1972's "I've Got a Secret" this was Steve Allen's only syndicated contribution of the decade. Distributed by Hughes Television. This show is a 30-minute excerpt.
1976-07-01, SYN, 60 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. The show was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" and had a co-host.
#9617: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1976-07-02, NBC, 120 min.
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
The final bi-centennial salute to Philadelphia, Pa. Host: Jim Hartz.