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#18238: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-02-07, WNBC, 120 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. Duplicate of 2134.
#18239: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-02-07, WNBC, 120 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. Duplicate of 2134.
1978-05-08, PBS, 60 min.
High-quality series of filmed documentaries on scientific subjects. Produced at WGBH-TV Boston. On occasion, 90 minute presentations are broadcast. "Road to Happiness," a portrait of Henry Ford (1863-1947), draws upon a vintage footage shot by the industrialist's own film company. Included are clips of Ford and his family at home; the assembly line he developed to mass-produce autos; and labor clashes resulting from Ford's antagonism toward unions.
1978-05-08, ABC, 120 min.
- John Williams
- Gene Kelly
- Joanne Woodward
- Paul Newman
- Cicely Tyson
- Jean Stapleton
- Zubin Mehta
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Anne Bancroft
- Bernadette Peters
- Barbra Streisand
- Pat Boone
- Flip Wilson
- Ben Vereen
- Barry Manilow
- Debby Boone
- Kate Jackson
- Golda Meier
- Robert Shields
An all-star salute to Israel which proclaimed its independence on May 14th, 1948.
#2130: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-05-10, WNBC, 120 min.
- James Stewart
- Mickey Rooney
- Tony Randall
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Henry Fonda
- Greer Garson
- Foster Brooks
- Barry Goldwater
- Janet Leigh
- Eddie Albert
- Don Rickles
- Orson Welles
- Rich Little
- Lucille Ball
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
- June Allyson
- Jesse White
The Oscar winner gets the insult treatment. Among those dishing it out to James Stewart are four of his movie costars: host Dean Martin ("Bandolero," 1968), June Allyson ("The Glenn Miller Story," 1954), Janet Leigh ("The Naked Spur," 1953) and Henry Fonda ("On Our Merry Way," 1948, and "Firecreek," 1968). Fonda also introduces clips of Stewart in "Rose Marie" (1936), his second screen role; "Born to Dance" (1936), in which he sings Cole Porter's "Easy to Love"; "Ziegfeld Girl" (1941); "The Stratton Story" (1949); and "The Philadelphia Story" (1941), which earned Stewart his Oscar. Also on hand: George Burns, Greer Garson, Lucille Ball, Sen. Barry Goldwater, Milton Berle, Orson Welles, Don Rickles, Mickey Rooney, Eddie Albert, Tony Randall, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons, LaWanda Page, Ruth Buzzi, Jesse White and Rich Little.#18254: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-05-10, WNBC, min.
- James Stewart
- Mickey Rooney
- Tony Randall
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Henry Fonda
- Greer Garson
- Foster Brooks
- Barry Goldwater
- Janet Leigh
- Eddie Albert
- Don Rickles
- Orson Welles
- Rich Little
- Lucille Ball
- Ruth Buzzi
- LaWanda Page
- June Allyson
- Jesse White
The Oscar winner gets the insult treatment. Among those dishing it out to James Stewart are four of his movie costars: host Dean Martin ("Bandolero," 1968), June Allyson ("The Glenn Miller Story," 1954), Janet Leigh ("The Naked Spur," 1953) and Henry Fonda ("On Our Merry Way," 1948, and "Firecreek," 1968). Fonda also introduces clips of Stewart in "Rose Marie" (1936), his second screen role; "Born to Dance" (1936), in which he sings Cole Porter's "Easy to Love"; "Ziegfeld Girl" (1941); "The Stratton Story" (1949); and "The Philadelphia Story" (1941), which earned Stewart his Oscar. Also on hand: George Burns, Greer Garson, Lucille Ball, Sen. Barry Goldwater, Milton Berle, Orson Welles, Don Rickles, Mickey Rooney, Eddie Albert, Tony Randall, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons, LaWanda Page, Ruth Buzzi, Jesse White and Rich Little. Duplicate of 2130.
1978-05-25, WABC, 104 min.
Williams Holden narrates this two-hour ABC TV special saluting Bing Crosby (1901-1977). There are recollections and tape & film clips from his radio, television and film career. Duplicate of #5314.
1978-08-21, PBS, 150 min.
A two and half hour PBS Live Special from Wolf Trap Farm Park in Vienna Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Tex Beneke and his orchestra join with vocalists Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly in a salute to the big-band era, and memories of two of the greatest bands, Glen Miller and Jimmy Dorsey. Also on hand is author George T. Simon author of THE BIG BANDS focusing on bandleaders active from the 1920's until the 1950's. He, and Helen O'Connell, Tex Beneke and Bob Eberly discuss the Big Band Era with Joel Gray in a separate segment with anecdotes and memories related of those years. Host for the special broadcast is Joel Gray who opens the show: "Good evening, and welcome to Wolf Trap. The 30's and 40's were a special time. A time of Big Bands and bobby sox, going steady and going to war. In those days, before television, people gathered around the radio listening to the sound of the Big Bands. And, the jukebox played your favorite song for only a nickel. It was a time of innocence, romance, holding hands in the front of the bandstand, listening to the music and feeling that life might just go on forever. Tonight we will relive the feeling of those times as Tex Beneke, recreates the sound of one of the eras most popular bands, The Glenn Miller orchestra. Tex will be joined by America's sweethearts of the 40's, Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly with songs made famous by Jimmy Dorsey. So, slip your arm around your best girl. Snug up a little closer. We're going to dream awhile. Among the tunes performed: "Green Eyes," "Tuxedo Junction," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Moonlight Serenade," "Ida," "In the Mood," "Sunrise Serenade," "Tangerine."
1978-09-24, WCBS, 52 min.
- Carl Reiner
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Dick Shawn
- David Letterman
- Jim Hampton
- Swoosie Kurtz
- Michael Keaton
- Judy Kahan
September 24, 1978-October 8, 1978. An hour variety show starring Mary Tyler Moore. "Mary" opened to lackluster ratings and dismal reviews, and was abruptly pulled off the air after only three showings. Also featured on the series were Dick Shawn, Jim Hampton, Judy Kahan, Michael Keaton, Swoosie Kurtz, and David Letterman.1978-10-01, WCBS, 52 min.
September 24, 1978-October 8, 1978. An hour variety show starring Mary Tyler Moore. "Mary" opened to lackluster ratings and dismal reviews, and was abruptly pulled off the air after only three showings. Also featured on the series were Dick Shawn, Jim Hampton, Judy Kahan, Michael Keaton, Swoosie Kurtz, and David Letterman.1978-10-08, WCBS, 52 min.
September 24, 1978-October 8, 1978. An hour variety show starring Mary Tyler Moore. "Mary" opened to lackluster ratings and dismal reviews, and was abruptly pulled off the air after only three showings. Also featured on the series were Dick Shawn, Jim Hampton, Judy Kahan, Michael Keaton, Swoosie Kurtz, and David Letterman.#4515: SOUNDSTAGE
Order1978-12-05, PBS, 57 min.
- Jackie Wilson
- Benny Goodman
- Itzhak Perlman
- Judy Collins
- Dizzy Gillespie
- Barry Manilow
- Doug Kershaw
- B.B. King
- George Benson
- Jean-Luc Ponty
- Junior Wells
- Johnny Winter
- Willie Dixon
- The Doobie Brothers
- Harry Chapin
1974-1981. Re-run from 1974. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago.
#3830: LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, THE
Order1978-12-07, WNBC, 52 min.
July 2, 1955-September 4, 1971; 1971-1982 (Syndicated). This was the "Nostalgic Tunes" 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.1979-01-22, WCBS, min.
- George Jessel
- Goldie Hawn
- Milton Berle
- Bob Hope
- Johnny Carson
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Gregory Peck
- Don Rickles
- Pat Boone
- Helen Reddy
- Steve Martin
- Jimmy Stewart
- Andy Gibb
- Debby Boone
With dry wit, a show business great marks his 100th birthday- 17 years early. Burns, who actually surpassed his 100th birthday in January of 1996 banters with many show business friends. Duplicate of 5254.
1979-03-11, WCBS, 52 min.
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Howard Morris
- Dody Goodman
- Michael Keaton
- Beatrice Arthur
- Joyce Van Patten
- Michael Lombard
- Ron Rifkin
- Doris Roberts
March 4, 1979-May 6, 1979. An hour comedy-variety series. Mary Tyler Moore starred as Mary McKinnon. Also featured were Michael Keaton as Kenneth Christy. Michael Lombard, Harry Sinclair, Ron Rifkin, Artie Miller, Joyce Van Patten, Dody Goodman and Iris Chapman.
1979-03-25, WCBS, 52 min.
- Dick Van Dyke
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Dody Goodman
- David Letterman
- Michael Keaton
- Joyce Van Patten
- Michael Lombard
- Ron Rifkin
- Iris Chapman
March 4, 1979-May 6, 1979. An hour comedy-variety series. Mary Tyler Moore starred as Mary McKinnon. Also featured were Michael Keaton as Kenneth Christy. Michael Lombard, Harry Sinclair, Ron Rifkin, Artie Miller, Joyce Van Patten, Dody Goodman and Iris Chapman. Early television exposure for David Letterman.
#18313: MARK RUSSELL COMEDY SPECIAL
Order1979-05-01, PBS, min.
Series of Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.
1979-05-11, WNBC, 104 min.
Unforgettable moments from the star-studded TV shows of Dean Martin (1965-1974) with hosts Jimmy Stewart, Gene Kelly, Don Rickles, Orson Welles, and Bob Newhart.1979-05-11, NBC, 120 min.
A Dean Martin variety special with soundtracks from Dean's weekly variety series that ran from 1965 to 1974.
#6458: EVENING AT POPS
Order1979-07-22, PBS, 60 min.
July 5, 1970-July 8, 1979. This broadcast featured Joel Grey joining the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of assistant conductor Harry Ellis Dixon. A recurring summer series, "Evening at Pops" presents the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Arthur Fiedler (until his death July 10, 1979). Arthur Fiedler, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra for 50 years and one of the world's best‐known musical figures, died July 10, 1979 at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts after a long illness. He was 84 years old. After the death of Arthur Fiedler, to meet contractual obligations for the 1979 summer series of thirteen Evening At Pops broadcasts, seven re-runs were aired as well four new programs under Harry Ellis Dickson, Evening at Pops assistant conductor for 25 years. Dickson performed four broadcasts, July 22, August 5th, 19th and September 9th. One program during this final summer sries was pre-emted (Aug. 26th). The last broadcast of this series was a re-run, televised September 23, 1979.
#10090: 60 MINUTES
Order1979-09-23, CBS, 15 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 Mike Wallace interviews Johnny Carson who discusses his seventeen years as host of the Tonight Show, his marriage, his drinking, etc. This program is a 15-minute excerpt.
#18336: MARK RUSSELL COMEDY SPECIAL
Order1979-10-01, PBS, min.
Series of semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.
#18343: MARK RUSSELL COMEDY SPECIAL
Order1979-10-01, PBS, min.
Series of Semi-monthly comedy specials on PBS television between 1975 and 2004, hosted by political satirist Mark Russell.
1979-10-16, ABC, min.
Game 6 of the 1979 World Series. Pittsburgh wins 4-0. End only.
#18361: BARRY GRAY INTERVIEWS, THE
Order1979-11-13, WMCA, min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late-night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
1979-11-14, WMCA, min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late-night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
1979-11-19, WMCA, min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late-night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
#19202: 60 MINUTES
Order1979-12-05, CBS, 31 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. A report on the New York City Teamsters Union. Morley Safer reports. "Burgers To Bankruptcy." Mike Wallace reports. Host:Harry Reasoner
#20022: DEAN MARTIN SPECIAL
Order1979-12-13, WNBC, min.
Host Dean Martin sings and clowns with Shirley Jones, Dom DeLuise, Ruth Buzzi and The Golddiggers in variety sequences taped at San Diego locales. Duplicate of #5204. Excerpt only.
1979-12-25, , min.
Confusion about number of US hostages being held in Iran. Pope John Paul 11 offers Christmas greetings in 34 languages.
#19972: BARRY GRAY INTERVIEWS, THE
Order1980-01-03, , min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
1980-01-03, NBC, 120 min.
- Robert Stack
- Milton Berle
- Gene Kelly
- Frank Sinatra
- Peter Falk
- Orson Welles
- Red Buttons
- Robert Mitchum
- Dean Martin
- Nancy Sinatra
- Glenn Ford
- Flip Wilson
- Rich Little
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Dionne Warwick
- Don Rickles
- Pat Henry
- Paul Anka
- Charlie Callas
- Lucille Ball
- Red Skelton
- William B. Williams
- Cary Grant
- Tony Bennett
- Robert Merrill
- Harry James
- Jule Styne
- Sammy Cahn
- Jimmy Van Heusen
- Lillian Carter
- Frank Sinatra, Jr.
- Tina Sinatra
A musical salute to the first 40 years in show business for Frank Sinatra and his music. Filmed in December, 1979, this is an All-Star gala salute to Sinatra, celebrating forty years in show business. Sinatra also celebrates his 64th birthday and receives the first ASCAP Pied Piper award for service to lyricists, as well as a special Grammy Trustees Award. Taped at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
#19976: BOB GRANT RADIO SHOW
Order1980-01-05, 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.
#18393: BOB GRANT RADIO SHOW
Order1980-01-12, 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.
#18396: BARRY GRAY INTERVIEWS, THE
Order1980-01-14, , min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
#18403: BARRY GRAY INTERVIEWS, THE
Order1980-01-17, , min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
#18407: 60 MINUTES
Order1980-01-27, 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: "Russian Spies In The USA." ( Soviet spies working undercover in the United States.) Host:Harry Reasoner
1980-01-31, WMCA, min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late-night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
1980-02-05, WMCA, min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late-night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
1980-02-08, NBC, 46 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. The first 46 minutes of this broadcasts. Ed McMahon introduces the show, Johnny Carson's monologue, discussion at the desk related to NBC Newsline, and Johnny's entertaining reading of annual newsletters by different companies. Doc Severinsen and the band do a solo number. Bob Hope is Johnny's first guest. He relates anecdotes about his many years entertaining the troupes overseas. A clip and promo of his upcoming three hour special, "Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours Around the World with the Troops," airing Sunday February 10th, is played. This special broadcast capsulizes the staged shows Bob Hope and friends staged in Vietnam from 1964 to 1972. Commercials include: Bill Cosby for The Red Cross, Sports Illustrated, Konica cameras, Ore-Ida French Fries, Promo for the Richard Gere starring film, American Gigolo, Pepsodent, Milkbone, Lipton, GE, Eureka Vacuum cleaners. 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.
#20037: 60 MINUTES
Order1980-02-23, 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. Host:Harry Reasoner
1980-02-24, CBS, min.
The evening CBS news. Host: Walter Cronkite. Duplicate of 20040.
1980-02-26, NBC, 120 min.
- Jack Benny
- Jackie Gleason
- Jonathan Winters
- John Wayne
- Bob Hope
- Johnny Carson
- Dean Martin
- Totie Fields
- Freddie Prinze
- Michael Landon
- Dom DeLuise
- Hubert Humphrey
- Muhammad Ali
- Lucille Ball
Highlights of various Dean Martin Roasts are presented. They include Johnny Carson (1975), Muhammad Ali (1976), Bob Hope, (1975), Jackie Gleason (1976), Jack Benny (1974), Michael Landon (1977), Lucille Ball (1977), and Dean Martin (1978). Roasters include John Wayne, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Jack Benny, Freddie Prinze, Totie Fields, Jonathan Winters, and Dom DeLuise.
#20042: BARRY GRAY INTERVIEWS, THE
Order1980-02-27, , min.
Barry Gray was an American radio personality, often referred to as "the father of talk radio." His late-night New York City radio talk show was carried by WOR radio and then later by WMCA. Barry Gray returned to WMCA in 1950, and stayed there for 39 years, refining the talk show format still utilized today. During the 1960s, he was in the odd position of having an 11 p.m.-1 a.m. late night talk show on a station otherwise dominated by Top 40 music and the youth-targeted "Good Guys" disc jockey campaign. But for teenagers who kept their radios on into the night, Gray's show was a window into the high-brow New York culture of the 1940s and 1950s. Host: Barry Gray.
#18439: 60 MINUTES
Order1980-04-06, 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: Mike Wallace introduces Dan Rather story and reads mail.
#20058: 60 MINUTES
Order1980-04-06, 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. Afghanistan report. Host:Harry Reasoner
1980-04-14, ABC, min.
- Ann-Margret
- Ann Miller
- Gene Kelly
- Kirk Douglas
- Jack Lemmon
- Mickey Rooney
- Walter Matthau
- Sally Field
- Rod Steiger
- Dustin Hoffman
- Johnny Carson
- Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
- Dionne Warwick
- William Shatner
- Dolly Parton
- Donald OConnor
- Jane Fonda
- Helen Reddy
- Cloris Leachman
- Charlton Heston
- Goldie Hawn
- Ben Vereen
- Liza Minnelli
- Olivia Newton-John
- Telly Savalas
- Christopher Reeve
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Jack Valenti
- Lauren Hutton
- Melvyn Douglas
- Meryl Streep
- Dudley Moore
- Melissa Manchester
- Henry Mancini
- Neil Simon
- Steven Spielberg
- Bo Derek
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- George Hamilton
- Sally Kellerman
- Richard Gere
- Farrah Fawcett
- Kristy McNichol
- Patrick Wayne
- Hank Simms
The 52nd annual Academy Awards ceremony from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Host: Johnny Carson. Announcer: Hank Simms Kramer vs. Kramer won for best picture Dustin Hoffman: Best Actor Sally Field: Best Actress Melvyn Douglas: Best Supporting Actor Meryl Streep: Best Supporting Actress Duplicate of #18446.
#1427: BIG SHOW, THE
Order1980-05-13, WNBC, 80 min.
- Steve Allen
- Shirley Jones
- Sid Caesar
- Donald O'Connor
- Imogene Coca
- Dottie West
- Ken Shelley
- Jo Jo Starbuck
- Meadowlark Lemon and The Bucketeers
March 4, 1980-June 3, 1980. Ninety-minute variety series, with regulars Graham Chapman, Mimi Kennedy, Charlie Hill, Owen Sullivan, Edie McClurg, Paul Grimm, and Joe Baker.#18491: 60 MINUTES
Order1980-08-10, 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. Guest: Jimmy Carter. Host: Mike Wallace.
#18487: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1980-08-13, WNBC, 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.
Hosts: Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley.