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#3811: LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, THE
Order1977-10-08, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Tunes from the '30s" 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.1977-10-08, NBC, 00 min.
Game 4 of the 1977 National League playoff series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers win game 4 4-1 to win the National League Pennant 3 games to 1. Dick Enberg and Don Drysdale report. Last four innings only.
1977-10-09, WABY, 180 min.
Live radio coverage of the Dallas Cowboys vs. St. Louis Cardinals football game. The Cowboys defeated the Cardinals 30-24 in St.Louis for their 4th straight victory of the 1977 season. Tony Roberts and Pat Sherman call the play-by-play.
1977-10-11, NBC, 15 min.
- Johnny Carson
- Irving Benson
- Pat Boone
- Ed McMahon
- Joe Namath
- Doc Severinsen
- Steve Landesburg
- Pete Fountain
- Peggy Boone
- Queen Victoria
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Show opening with Ed McMahon stating the guests appearing on tonight's show. Johnny does his complete 8 minute monologue. He reminds all that the show is coming form Burbank. Joe Namath anecdote joke, Johnny predicting the LA Rams will win the Super Bowl this year, yesterday Columbus Day, tomorrow a 40% solar eclipse occurring, comments about the accuracy of the Farmer's Almanac, last night LA Dodger pennant clinching victory over the Phillies, Billy Martin seen in the clubhouse crying because someone stole his personal picture of Adolph Hitler, CBS cancelling "Young Daniel Boone," how networks can be very cruel, auction in London selling Queen Victoria articles, guest Debbie Boone has hottest record in America. In a separate bit, Johnny Carson plays straight man to Irving Benson in a vaudeville routine. NOTE: Irving Benson's last appearance with Johnny on The Tonight Show, his tenth. Benson, born in 1914 and passing away at age 102 is known to have had the longest entertainment industry marriage on record. One of the last of the Vaudeville eras great comedians. 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.
1977-10-13, NBC, 45 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 1970s, 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.
Johnny's guests are Phyllis George, Neil Simon, and Joan Rivers. This program is a 45-minute excerpt. Final 45 minutes only.1977-10-14, WNBC, 56 min.
- Steve Allen
- Jack Paar
- Johnny Carson
- Dave Garroway
- Sonny Fox
- Mike Douglas
- Tom Snyder
- Pat Weaver
- Don Rickles
- Mort Werner
- Tom Brokaw
- Dan Aykroyd
- Dave Tebet
- Bob Citron
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. This is the "Fourth Anniversary Show" broadcast. 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. On this special 4th anniversary broadcast Tom Snyder's solo guest is Mort Werner relates anecdotes working as NBC TV producer with Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and Tom Snyder. It was Werner who was instrumental in getting the TOMORROW SHOW on the air. Tom Snyder re-runs a two and half minute excerpt clip related to the Tomorrow Show pilot broadcast (October 5, 1973) which was never broadcast. Both Snyder and Sonny Fox who was in the studio prevail as many mishaps occur during a phone call to Bob Citron making this pilot unacceptable for airing. Tom Snyder runs complete credits at the beginning of this broadcast to a musical rendition from "Annie." Mort Werner, instrumental for the success of The Today Show, Home, and The Tonight Show remembers the challenges keeping the Tomorrow Show on the air during the first year. He was the first to predict that there would be on television "all night programming." He states to Tom Snyder many anecdotes related to working with Dave Garroway, Steve Allen on the original Knickerbocker Show (1953) a local late night show broadcast locally in New York segueing to the Nationally broadcast The Tonight Show beginning in September 1954. and The Steve Allen Show in 1957. Mort Werner talks about the greatness of Pat Weaver...many anecdotes about working with Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson. References are made related to Dave Tebet and the six months of Tonight Show broadcasts with substitute host after Paar left the air and before Carson would host permanently beginning October 1, 1962. As a surprise to Tom Snyder, Mort Werner has prepared a 6 minute congratulatory anniversary tribute film with many celebrities, including Don Rickles, Mike Douglas, Dan Aykroyd, and Tom Brokaw as well as staff me members, fans and others, chiming in both humorously and with satirical anecdotes of their own, directed at Snyder, who enjoys the tribute tremendously. Tom and Mort discuss the challenges incurred when taping a broadcast which Snyder prefers vs broadcasting live which Werner prefers, and how society has changed from the 1950's to the 1970's. Finally, Mort Werner talks about some of his other short lived broadcasting ventures, including "Let's Look Over the News at Midnight," and "My Mother the Car" which he produced. Complete with commercials.
#9045: $100,000 NAME THAT TUNE
Order1977-10-14, NBC, 30 min.
1974-1981 Version hosted by Dennis James. The announcer is John Harlan.
#3825: LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, THE
Order1977-10-15, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Salute to New York" 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.#6491: EVENING AT SYMPHONY
Order1977-10-15, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra.
This broadcast features "Tannhauser" by Richard Wagner; "Concerto #5 in E flat" by Beethoven; and pianist Andre-Michel Schub.
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra#6503: EVENING AT SYMPHONY
Order1977-10-15, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra. This broadcast features "Tannhauser" by Richard Wagner; "Concerto #5 in E flat" by Beethoven; and pianist Andre-Michel Schub. Conductor: Seiji Ozawa Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
#8449: LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, THE
Order1977-10-16, SYN, 60 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). "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. "Salute To New York" is the theme of the broadcast.
1977-10-18, , min.
Several innings of game 6 plus Reggie Jackson home run. Final game of Series won by Yankees 4 games to 2. Announcers: Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell, Tom Seaver.
#3826: LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, THE
Order1977-10-22, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Salute to Song & Dance Men" 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.#6502: EVENING AT SYMPHONY
Order1977-10-22, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra. The broadcast features "Voices" by Olly Wilson and "Scheherazade" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Conductor: Seiji Ozawa Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
1977-10-28, NBC, 120 min.
Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, and Dorothy Lamour help Bob Hope recall his career in show business. Bob reflects on his 40-year love affair with the movies and looks back at his 45-year collaboration with Bing Crosby. Archival footage dates back to 1932. Dupe of #5126.
#6506: EVENING AT SYMPHONY
Order1977-10-31, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra. The broadcast features "Overture to the Creatures of Prometheus" by Beethoven and "Symphony No. 1" by Brahms. Conductor: Seiji Ozawa Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
1977-11-09, WNBC, 50 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. On this broadcast Tom Snyder's guest, for almost 40 minutes, is Roy Cohn (second appearance on The Tomorrow Show), an American lawyer and prosecutor who came to prominence for his role as Senator Joseph McCarthy's chief counsel during the Army-McCarthy hearings in 1954. He is also known for his involvement in the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg case, and his defenses for underworld figures. Cohn expresses his opinions on a myriad of subjects including the Panama Canal, his NBC lawsuit, and John Henry Faulk. Tom Snyder and Roy Cohn discuss many topics including the Panama Canal, Law suit against NBC television, his defense of gangsters, and his interest in the Lionel train corporation. Tom Snyder's second guest is Al McGuire, American college basketball head coach at Marquette University from 1964 to 1977, and soon to be NBC TV broadcaster. McGuire discusses his feeling about retirement, his strategies on coaching, keeping coaching simple, and his love of motor bikes and taking vacations without his wife Pat. NOTE: The tape ends abruptly. There is no sign off by Tom Snyder. 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.
1977-11-10, WNBC, 52 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. Opening the broadcast Tom Snyder goes to the Studio 6A control room to talk to 30 year NBC TV veteran, behind the scenes John McGinty, encountering some humorous exchanges. Tom Snyder's separate guests are Arthur Weingarten writer of the book, "The Sky is Falling," story of t he B-45 bomber that crashed into the Empire State Building July 28, 1945. Two survivors of the crash describe the incident. n a separate segment Frank Sturgis, one of the five Watergate burglars whose capture led to the end of the Presidency of Richard Nixon and recently released from prison talks t o Tom about this and other topics including Sturgis' belief that Fidel Castro was behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He is joined by his attorney Henry Rothblatt. 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. NOTE: On occasion some variations in sound pitch, which are momentary.
#4516: SOUNDSTAGE
Order1977-11-11, PBS, 57 min.
1974-1981. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago.#3829: LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, THE
Order1977-11-12, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Salute to Mexico" 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.#6505: EVENING AT SYMPHONY
Order1977-11-12, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra. The broadcast features "Ancient Airs and Dances" (Suite No. 1) by Respighi and "Sinfonia Domestica" by Richard Strauss. Conductor: Seiji Ozawa Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
1977-11-17, WNBC, 52 min.
A concert with Neil Diamond from Woburn Abbey in England. Dupe of # 5369 and # 8914.
#8142: FACE THE NATION
Order1977-11-19, CBS, 60 min.
November 7th, 1954-April 20th, 1961. September 15th, 1963-Present. Counterpart of NBC's "Meet The Press." Newsmakers are interviewed by a panel. CBS correspondent George Herman moderated the program from 1969 until September 1983 when he was replaced by Lesley Stahl. Bob Schieffer took over as moderator in 1991. Eventually, the panel of interviewers was dropped in favor of the program host conducting interviews of all guests. Guest: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is interviewed by George Herman and Martin Agronsky. Host: George Herman
#18215: 60 MINUTES
Order1977-11-20, CBS, 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. Coverage of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's visit to Israel and meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. Host:Harry Reasoner
#19184: 60 MINUTES
Order1977-11-20, CBS, 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. Coverage of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's visit to Israel and meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. Also, the CIA and Saigon evacuation cover-up. Duplicate of #18215. Host: Mike Wallace.
#18221: BOB GRANT RADIO SHOW
Order1977-11-23, WMCA, min.
Bob Grant was a controversial right-wing talk radio show host, based in the New York City area. Grant is considered a pioneer in the talk radio format and an early adopter of the "combat talk" show style. He began in New York City radio on WMCA in 1970 where he remained until 1977. From there he moved to WOR radio, beginning there on May 30th, 1977. In 1979, he was fired from WOR for some controversial remarks he made on the air and moved back to WMCA taking the time slot of another conservative talk-show host Barry Farber. In November, 1984, Grant was hired by WABC radio which two years earlier had changed from a rock and roll station to an all-talk format. Grant remained with WABC until April 17th, 1996 when he was again fired by the station for remarks made about then commerce secretary Ron Brown who was involved in a plane crash on April 3rd. When Brown was found dead, the station fired him for his remarks against Brown. Grant then returned to WOR for ten years until 2006. Following that Grant returned to WABC until November, 2008 when his show was pulled. He did some internet broadcasting and then returned for a final time to WABC in 2009. He permanently retired on July 28th, 2013, due to failing health. His radio motto was "Let's Be Heard" which served as the title of his book.
#7691: BEATLES FOREVER, THE
Order1977-11-24, WNBC, 52 min.
- Tony Randall
- Diahann Carroll
- The Beatles
- Paul Williams
- Ray Charles
- Anthony Newley
- Bernadette Peters
- Mel Tillis
- Anthony Dowell
A Thanksgiving Day Special that salutes the music of The Beatles. Dupe of # 5047
1977-11-24, CBS, 180 min.
The Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 31-14 in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game in Detroit. Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshire report. Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 31 to 14 Thursday, November 24, 1977, Week 11 The Chicago Bears played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Thursday, November 24, 1977, Week 11 of the 1977 season. The Bears won by a score of 31-14. The Bears swept the Lions for the 1977 season. Chicago Bears offense Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs 425 253 172 5 18 Coaches Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Sid Gillman Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Offensive Backfield Coach: Fred O'Connor Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Bob Bowser General Manager: Jim Finks Detroit Lions offense Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs 218 150 68 3 15 Coaches Head Coach: Tommy Hudspeth Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Fritz Shurmur Quarterbacks Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Belichick, Ed Hughes Offensive Line Coach: John Payne Tight Ends Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Backfield Coach: Wally English Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
#9555: CBS ALL-STAR THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE (INCLUDING MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE PARTIAL COVERAGE)
Order1977-11-24, CBS, 173 min.
- Jack Lord
- William Conrad
- Loretta Swit
- Linda Lavin
- Kevin Dobson
- Ned Beatty
- Pat Harrington, Jr.
- Lynnie Greene
- Bess Armstrong
Five different parades are telecast from various cities...New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Toronto (taped November 13th), and Honolulu. All commercials are included. William Conrad is anchorman in New York, commenting on highlights of five parades presented. The 51st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York with Pat Harrington Jr.,and Loretta Swit, the 58th Annual Gimbel's Parade in Philadelphia with Ja'net Dubois and Kevin Dobson, the 51st annual J.L. Hudson Parade in Detroit with Linda Lavin and Ned Beatty as co-hosts, the 73rd annual Eaton's Santa Claus Parade in Toronto Canada co-hosted by Lynnie Greene and Bess Armstrong, and the Aloha Floral Parade in Honolulu with Jack Lord as host. Note: During the last ten minutes of the broadcast intermittent audio squeal can be heard due to the condition of the master 1/4" master tape itself. However all is discernible. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (partially found NBC broadcasts of parade; 1953-1980) The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event held in New York City every Thanksgiving Day. The Parade was founded in 1924 as a Christmas pageant by Macy's immigrant employees who wanted to celebrate the holiday, akin to parades held for special occasions in Europe. The Parade is perhaps best known for its iconic helium balloons that depict characters from pop culture such as cartoon characters, brand mascots, and original Macy's characters. History | Since 1953, NBC has held the telecast rights to the Parade prior to this, CBS broadcasted the Parade. NBC's broadcast of the Parade traditionally lasts three hours, with the first hour dedicated to performances by Broadway musicals and the Parade progressing to the finish line. The other two hours consist of the Parade itself, which features giant balloons, floats, cultural performances, celebrity appearances, and musical/talent ensembles. The Parade ends with Santa Claus riding on his own float, signaling the unofficial arrival of the holiday season. Hosts of the NBC telecast have included such personalities as Lorne Greene, Betty White (from 1963 to 1972), Kent McCord, Martin Milner (1973), Ed McMahon (from 1974 to 1981), Helen Reddy (1975), Bryant Gumbel (from 1977 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984). Availability | Out of the 28 Parade broadcasts that aired on NBC between 1953 and 1980, only three of them have surfaced in full. Video recording equipment was not readily available to the general public until 1971, meaning the 1953-1970 broadcasts have a lower chance of being found than the 1971-1980 broadcasts. Clips from various pre-1980 telecasts have been used in Parade anniversary specials produced by NBC, meaning at least parts of the broadcasts remain in the NBC archives. Notably lost parades include the 1956 Parade (when all balloons succumbed to blustery winds, with Mighty Mouse crashing in front of NBC cameras), 1960 (the debut of the Happy Dragon, Macy's longest-running singular balloon to date) and 1971 (when all the balloons had to be removed due to heavy winds and rain). It should come as no surprise that many of the telecasts from the 1950s thru the early 1970's are lost, or not known to presently exist in any broadcast form, and only TWO pre-1980 parade exists in full. One archived segment of the November 22, 1973 NBC MACY's THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE resides at The Paley Center for Media, and a segment of the November 26, 1959 CBS coverage of the THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE is archived at The Paley Center for Media. Not one pre-1980 TV Thanksgiving Day Parade is archived by The Library of Congress or by UCLA Film & Television Archive. Network broadcast Kinescopes and Video were either discarded, wiped, or never recorded. Video recording software (3/4" U-Matic) was first released to the Public at great cost in 1971, and the Betamax (1975) and JVC VHS (1976) gave the public a means to record television broadcasts off the air, but, to date, it seems nobody at home elected to record a complete parade and kept it making the 1971-1979 parades more likely to be found possibly only as clips than the 1952-1971 parades. Certain footage from old telecasts has been shown in anniversary specials, showing that some still exist. Bootleg copies circa 1980 to the present have been posted on You Tube...most all playback reflecting poor to fair quality till the 2000's. During the first television years, the parade went through changes. Many of the parade's most iconic balloons were introduced in this period, such as Popeye, Bullwinkle, the Happy Dragon, Underdog, Smokey Bear, Linus the Lionhearted, Sinclair's Dino, and the first two Snoopy balloons. The toy float concept was introduced in the 1960s, with a turkey-shaped one, introduced in 1973, eventually becoming parade mascot Tom Turkey. A few notable lost parades include the 1956 parade (when Mighty Mouse crashed at Herald Square), 1965 (the debut of Underdog), and 1971 (when all the balloons had to be removed due to bad weather). Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (partially found NBC broadcasts of parade; 1953-1980) The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event held in New York City every Thanksgiving Day. The Parade was founded in 1924 as a Christmas pageant by Macy's immigrant employees who wanted to celebrate the holiday, akin to parades held for special occasions in Europe. The Parade is perhaps best known for its iconic helium balloons that depict characters from pop culture such as cartoon characters, brand mascots, and original Macy's characters. History Since 1953, NBC has held the telecast rights to the Parade prior to this, CBS broadcasted the Parade. NBC's broadcast of the Parade traditionally lasts three hours, with the first hour dedicated to performances by Broadway musicals and the Parade progressing to the finish line. The other two hours consist of the Parade itself, which features giant balloons, floats, cultural performances, celebrity appearances, and musical/talent ensembles. The Parade ends with Santa Claus riding on his own float, signaling the unofficial arrival of the holiday season. Hosts of the NBC telecast have included such personalities as Lorne Greene, Betty White (from 1963 to 1972), Kent McCord, Martin Milner (1973), Ed McMahon (from 1974 to 1981), Helen Reddy (1975), Bryant Gumbel (from 1977 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984). Availability Out of the 28 Parade broadcasts that aired on NBC between 1953 and 1980, only two (1959 & 1976) of them have surfaced in full. Video recording equipment was not readily available to the general public until 1971, meaning the 1953-1970 broadcasts have a lower chance of being found than the 1971-1980 broadcasts. Clips from various pre-1980 telecasts have been used in Parade anniversary specials produced by NBC, meaning at least parts of the broadcasts remain in the NBC archives. Notably lost parades include the 1956 Parade (when all balloons succumbed to blustery winds, with Mighty Mouse crashing in front of NBC cameras), 1960 (the debut of the Happy Dragon, Macy's longest-running singular balloon to date) and 1971 (when all the balloons had to be removed due to heavy winds and rain). Status List of Parades recorded (Kinescope/Video Tape/ Audio). # Year Status Notes 01 1953 Lost 02 1954 Lost 03 1955 Lost 04 1956 Lost 05 1957 Lost Phil Gries founder of Archival Television Audio, Inc. filmed two minutes of color 8mm film at the parade capturing images of Bill "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd riding his horse Topper, the debut of the Popeye Balloon, and the Turkey Balloon, and the Soldier Balloon. 06 1958 Partially Found. Clips of the Spaceman balloon exist, and Phil Gries founder of Archival Television Audio, Inc. filmed three minutes of 8mm color film at the parade capturing images of actor George Montgomery on horseback, Benny Goodman and band float, and the Spaceman balloon navigated by crane (helium-in-flated balloons this one year was not used because the government missile program caused a cutback in helium supplies for civilian use), 07 1959 Found (Complete Kinescope) 08 1960 Lost 09 1961 Partially Found A clip of one of the Marching Bands exist online. Partially Found Footage of Donald Duck was used as part of a special in 2011 and footage of Bullwinkle was used in 2016. 10 1962 Audio of the final five minutes ending including arrival of Santa Claus and sign off is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 11 1963 Partially Found. Footage of the start was used as part of a special in 2011. 12 1964 Partially Found 13 1965 Partially Found. Footage of the Dino balloon and the Monroe Girls Corp exist online and can be viewed on You Tube and on Facebook. 14 1966 Audio Exists of the complete parade archived in the collection of Archival Television audio, Inc. (two hours). 15 1967 Partially Found Audio of the Carlisle High School Marching Band and the first few seconds of The Happening's performance on the "Rock Candy Mountain" float exists on You Tube. 16 1968 Lost 17 1969 Partially Found Footage of the Broadway cast of Jimmy Performing exists, as does the complete audio air check archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 18 1970 Partially Found Stills of Dino and Donald Duck exist. 19 1971 Partially Found. 20 1972 The complete audio air check of the parade is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 21 1973 The complete audio air check of the parade is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (two hours). 22 1974 Partially Found 23 1975 Partially Found Audio of the Christian County High School Band exists on YouTube. 24 1976 Found, and the complete Audio Audio Air Check is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. 25 1977 The complete 173 minute TV Audio Air Check is archived in the collection of Archival Television Audio, Inc. (Partial NBC and CBS television broadcasts audio recoded as broadcast simultaneously). 26 1978 Partially Found CBS' unofficial airing of the Parade is found; however, NBC's broadcast remains lost. 27 1979 Partially Found. 28 1980 Partially Lost. The majority of the 1980 Parade is found with approximately 30 minutes missing. Surviving Videos: | The 1959 Parade, the oldest surviving parade in full. The 1976 Parade, the 2nd oldest surviving parade in full. Parts of the 1972 Parade. The intro, band performances and Santa Claus from the 1979 Parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1971 parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1973 parade. Wrangler Belles performance from the 1977 parade and longer introduction to the 1977 Parade. The Broadway Cast of Jimmy Performing "The Mayor of New York" in 1969. Diana Ross's famous appearance in 1979. Sinclair's Dino in the 1965 Parade. The Village People performance in 1978. Tom Turkey, known in 1974 as the Toy Turkey, makes his second appearance. The Patriot Band performance in 1978. The Independence High School 76th Cavalry Band in 1978. The Salem High School Marching Band performance and Santa Claus in 1977. Mason Reese performance in 1975. The Dover High School Tornado Band performance in 1972. The Ohio Youth Choir in 1975 Audio of the Christian County High School Marching Colonels performance in 1975. The Spring Branch Sr. High School Marching Band performance in 1974. The Spring Branch Bruin Brigade performance in 1974. Audio of the Carlisle High School Marching Band performance in 1967. Short silent clips of the 1966 Parade.
#9631: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1977-11-24, NBC, 110 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.
This program is a 110-minute excerpt. Host: Tom Brokaw.1977-11-30, WCBS, 24 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Richard Wagner
- Marvin Kalb
- John Sheahan
- Bob Schaeffer
- Susan Spencer
- Jimmy Carter
- Bing Crosby
- Eric Sevareid
- Mike Lee
Walter Cronkite anchors the News. Bob Schaeffer reports on Middle East peace negotiations. We hear from President Jimmy Carter. There are reports from Marvin Kalb and John Sheahan. Mike Lee reports from Damascus regarding the pending Geneva Peace Conference. Jimmy Carter reports on his tax reform policies. Richard Wagner reports on the decline of heart disease. Susan Spencer reports on elective abortions & federal involvement. Eric Savareid gives parting thoughts, retiring after this broadcast, completing a 46 year long career.1977-11-30, WNBC, 52 min.
- Bing Crosby
- Ron Moody
- Twiggy
- Kathryn Crosby
- Nathaniel Crosby
- Stanley Baxter
- David Bowie
- Mary Crosby
- Harry Crosby
Bing Crosby's Merry Olde Christmas. This special was taped in London, England, five weeks before Crosby's death. Dupe Of # 5074.
1977-11-30, CBS, 60 min.
Johnny Cash, his family & friends re-live the great entertainer's all-time favorite Christmases. Duplicate Of # 6747.
#18226: 60 MINUTES
Order1977-12-04, CBS, 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. Topic: "Con Game." (How advertisers are talked into buying space in phony publications.) Host:Harry Reasoner
1977-12-06, WNET, 52 min.
1974-1979. Videotaped performances of artists (mainly musicians and dancers) performing at Wolf Trap Farm Park in Arlington, Virginia.1977-12-06, PBS, 00 min.
1974-1979 PBS Performances of artists performing at Wolf Trap Farm Park in Arlington,Virginia. Produced at WETA-TV, Washington. Celebrating forty years of Benny Goodman music. Dupe of 3109.
1977-12-06, SYN, 30 min.
October 21st, 1974- 1980. A Ninety-minute talk show in most markets hosted by Dinah Shore. This series was seen during the daytime in most cities. In 1979 the show was re-titled "DINAH AND FRIENDS," and had a co-host. This program is a 30-minute excerpt.
1977-12-10, WNET, 52 min.
1974-1979. This broadcast featured Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Videotaped performances of artists (mainly musicians and dancers) performing at Wolf Trap Farm Park in Arlington, Virginia.#6501: EVENING AT SYMPHONY
Order1977-12-11, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra. The broadcast features Wolf Ferrari's Overture, and "Susanna's Secret" concerto #1 in D Minor. Soloist Moritzio Pollini Conductor: Seiji Ozawa Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
1977-12-14, ABC, 45 min.
Perry Como presents an olde English Christmas, taped in London. This program is a 45-minute excerpt.
#19214: 60 MINUTES
Order1977-12-25, CBS, 16 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. Profile Of Judy Garland. Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, Artie Shaw, Sidney Luft, Dorothy "Dottie" Ponodel, (Judy Garland's makeup artist).
#6504: EVENING AT SYMPHONY
Order1977-12-26, PBS, 60 min.
October 6, 1974-December 20, 1979. This program is a repeat. An hour of classical music taped at Symphony Hall in Boston with The Boston Symphony Orchestra. The broadcast features "Ancient Airs and Dances" (Suite No. 1) by Respighi and "Sinfonia Domestica" by Richard Strauss. Conductor: Seiji Ozawa Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
1977-12-26, CBS, 00 min.
Special on the death of Charlie Chaplin. Dupe Of 848.
1977-12-31, WCBS, 78 min.
Beginning in 1929, a New Year's Eve Tradition...Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians. Guy Lombardo was best known to TV audiences for his annual New Year's Eve telecasts. His brothers Carmen (the band's musical director), Victor, & Lebert were all members of the orchestra. Guy, the eldest, was designated the leader. For most of his years in television, Guy Lombardo represented nostalgia for the '30s and '40s. At midnight the traditional welcoming in of the New Year at Times Square is presented. Lee Jordan brings in the New Year from Times Square.
Guy Lombardo died on November 5, 1977, but the tradition he began on radio in 1929 lives on as his brother Victor Lombardo leads the Royal Canadians in a New Year's Eve Concert. There is a special tribute to Guy Lombardo.1977-12-31, WCBS, min.
Beginning in 1929, a New Year's Eve Tradition...Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians. Guy Lombardo was best known to TV audiences for his annual New Year's Eve telecasts. His brothers Carmen (the band's musical director), Victor, & Lebert were all members of the orchestra. Guy, the eldest, was designated the leader. For most of his years in television, Guy Lombardo represented nostalgia for the '30s and '40s. At midnight the traditional welcoming in of the New Year at Times Square is presented. Lee Jordan brings in the New Year from Times Square.
Guy Lombardo died on November 5, 1977, but the tradition he began on radio in 1929 lives on as his brother Victor Lombardo leads the Royal Canadians in a New Year's Eve Concert. There is a special tribute to Guy Lombardo. Duplicate of 5388.1978-01-02, WROW, 160 min.
Live radio broadcast of the 64th Rose Bowl game from Pasadena, California between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies. The Huskies, led by quarterback Warren Moon, upset the favored Wolverines 27-20. Moon was named the game's MVP. Curt Gowdy and John Brodie call the play-by-play.
#18234: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1978-01-10, SYN, 21 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated) Joined in progress segment with guest Mort Sahl who discusses with Merv a myriad of topics and opinions... humor related to politics, the presidency, focusing on President Jimmy Carter, sensitive times related to what humor can be discussed and not discussed, the state of Israel and the current liberal movement in progress. Glen Campbell adds to the conversation from time to time. Contains commercials, including, one for two record albums for $4.99 "Saturday Night Disco," a promo with Bill Boggs and Lucie Arnaz for the WNEW TV show "Midday," Shake & Bake cooking mix, Macy's white sale, others.
#3832: LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, THE
Order1978-01-14, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "A Tribute to Bing Crosby" 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.#2134: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-02-07, WNBC, 100 min.
- Jonathan Winters
- Gene Kelly
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- James Stewart
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- Peter Falk
- Ernest Borgnine
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Ronald Reagan
- Telly Savalas
- Don Rickles
- Dom DeLuise
- Orson Welles
- Rich Little
- Flip Wilson
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
The comedy of insult dominates this two-hour tribute. Host Dean Martin heads the list of 20 celebrities, including Gene Kelly-who shows clips of Sinatra and himself singing and dancing in "Anchors Aweigh" (1945), "On the Town" (1949) and Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (1949); Peter Falk, who does a routine as Columbo; Ruth Buzzi, who appears as her "Laugh-In" character Gladys, the "president of the first Frank Sinatra fan club"; and Jonathan Winters as Elwood Suggins, "the bus driver on Sinatra's concert tours." Also: stand-up spots by former California governor Ronald Reagan, George Burns, James Stewart, Milton Berle, Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson, Dom DeLuise, Charlie Callas, Telly Savalas, LaWanda Page, Orson Welles, Don Rickles, Red Buttons, Rich Little, Jack Klugman and Ernest Borgnine.1978-02-07, NBC, 00 min.
- Jonathan Winters
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- James Stewart
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- Bob Hope
- Peter Falk
- Ernest Borgnine
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Ronald Reagan
- Telly Savalas
- Don Rickles
- Dom DeLuise
- Orson Welles
- Rich Little
- Flip Wilson
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
Various celebrities roast Frank Sinatra. See #2134 for details.