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9 records found for Billy Gilbert
#5903: REVENGE WITH MUSIC
Order1951-02-19, WNBT, 30 min.
Presented on MUSICAL COMEDY TIME. Dietz-Schwartz musical about the Governor of a Spanish colony in 1812 who cannot resist the ladies. Musical numbers only. A lost television broadcast. Very good to excellent sound recording.
1956-10-31, WNBC, 35 min.
Opening. Billy Gilbert and Dagmar are introduced. Gene Rayburn is the announcer September 27,1954-January 25,1957 The basic format of The Tonight Show was established during Allen's tenure: an opening monologue, a segment involving the studio audience (through interviews or games such as "Stump the Band"), and a simple set (a desk and chair for the host, a couch for the guests) were all trademarks of the Allen era. Allen inaugurated the out-of-town broadcast (the first one was done from Miami), the one guest show (Carl Sandburg was the first solo guest), and the one topic show (entire programs were devoted to such subjects as narcotics, civil rights, and black music). Allen also established the practice of paying his guests only "scale," the minimum fee required by union-network contract (this practice led to a highly publicized feud between Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan and later between Jack Paar and Ed Sullivan, as Sullivan paid top dollar for his guests). Though Allen's Tonight! show closely resembled the shows of his successors, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, it was a more musical show; Allen himself was an accomplished musician and composer (he wrote his theme, "This Could Be The Start of Something Big"), and he employed a nucleus of musical regulars on his show. In addition to announcer – sidekick Gene Rayburn, the show featured singers Steve Lawrence (who was only seventeen when he began singing on Allen's local show), Eydie Gormé (who subsequently married Steve Lawrence), Andy Williams (who later hosted several series of his own), and Pat Marshall (who was succeeded by Pat Kirby). Skitch Henderson led the Orchestra Opening of the program is heard by announcer Gene Rayburn. Steve Allen comments on the Hungarian / Soviet war. There is a commercial Life Magazine endorsement. Billy Gilbert and Dagmar are introduced. Gene Rayburn is the announcer.
1956-11-12, WNBC, 54 min.
October 18, 1954-May 27, 1957 Live ninety minute productions aired every fourth week. The range of material was vast, from dramas to musicals. Presented on "PRODUCER'S SHOWCASE." This special color broadcast opens with the words, "The following program is brought to you in compatible color." For the first few years, NBC introduced all broadcasts presented in color with this introduction, prior to replacing the word "compatible" with the word "living" in 1957. Classic fairy tale about a farm boy who trades the family cow for magic beans and climbs the beanstalk that grows from the beans, confronting an ogre. There are ten different songs presented in this live musical fantasy.
#13105: WALTER WINCHELL SHOW, THE
Order1956-11-30, NBC, 7 min.
October 5, 1956-December 28, 1956 Walter Winchell attempted to bring to television a shortened variety show version of The Ed Sullivan Show. His half hour format was brief, and after 13 weeks his series was cancelled. Walter Winchell's guests are Shelley Winters and Jimmy Durante. Jimmy sings, "Toscannin, Iturbi & Me." Billy Glibert takes a bow from the audience, celebrating his 50th anniversary in show business.
1956-11-30, , 15 min.
- Archie Moore
- Floyd Patterson
- Don Dunphy
- Billy Gilbert
- Robert Merrill
- Winn Elliott
- Jimmy Powers
- Gypsy Rose Lee
The 1956 heavyweight boxing championship fight between Floyd Patterson and Archie Moore. Don Dunphy gives the blow-by-blow report of rounds 1 and 5 with commentary by Jimmy Powers. Patterson knocks out Moore in round 5. Patterson and Moore are interviewed after the fight with commentary by Winn Elliott.
#7141: GARRY MOORE SHOW
Order1959-03-24, WCBS, ?? min.
- Carol Burnett
- Allen Funt
- Garry Moore
- Dorothy Loudon
- Durward Kirby
- Marion Lorne
- Billy Gilbert
- Alan King
- Tony Bennett
- Roberta Sherwood
- Carol Haney
September 30th, 1958-June 16th, 1964 The Garry Moore variety series made a star out of Carol Burnett,brought back Allen Funt's Candid Camera and showcased many fine musical and comedic talents from 1958-1964.The highlight of most shows was "That Wonderful Year," consisting of film clips, comedy sketches and production numbers based on the events and styles of a given year. Regulars: Garry Moore, Carol Burnett (1959-1962), Dorothy Loudon (1962-1964),Allen Funt (1959-1960, Durward Kirby (1958-1964)and Marion Lorne (1958-1962). "That Wonderful Year" is 1905.
#225: HERE'S HOLLYWOOD
Order1962-07-12, WNBC, 6 min.
Helen O'Connell interviews Billy Gilbert.1970-12-07, NBC, 00 min.
- Edward Everett Horton
- Louis Armstrong
- Johnny Carson
- Billy Gilbert
- Gloria Swanson
- Bette Davis
- Benny Rubin
- Ethel Waters
- Harry Ruby
- Beatrice Kay
- Molly Picon
- Grey Lockwood
- Julia Rooney
- Gladys Ahern
- Will Ahern
- Shelton Brooks
- Sammy Fain
- Gene Shelton
Special saluting performers and songwriters who have entertained generations of Americans, These veteran entertainers perform the songs and sketches that made them famous. Produced By Grey Lockwood. Dupe of 7219.
1970-12-07, NBC, 00 min.
- Edward Everett Horton
- Louis Armstrong
- Johnny Carson
- Billy Gilbert
- Gloria Swanson
- Bette Davis
- Benny Rubin
- Ethel Waters
- Harry Ruby
- Beatrice Kay
- Molly Picon
- Grey Lockwood
- Julia Rooney
- Gladys Ahern
- Will Ahern
- Shelton Brooks
- Sammy Fain
- Gene Shelton
Special saluting performers and songwriters who have entertained generations of Americans, These veteran entertainers perform the songs and sketches that made them famous. Produced By Grey Lockwood.