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22 records found for Bobby Van
1961-01-19, WPIX, 51 min.
- Robert Young
- Don Knotts
- Debbie Reynolds
- Louis Armstrong
- Lee Marvin
- Robert Stack
- Roger Smith
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
- Craig Stevens
- The Crosby Boys
- Shirley Jones
- Connie Stevens
- Stubby Kaye
- Van Johnson
- Keenan Wynn
- Juliet Prowse
- Robert Cummings
- Linda Breese
- Bobby Van
- The Kingston Trio
- Barbara Nichols
- Nick Adams
- Randall Scott
This March of Dimes syndicated program highlights the 1961 poster child Linda Breese as she encounters Louis Armstrong, The Kingston Trio, Lee Marvin, Robert Young, Robert Stack, Roger Smith, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Craig Stevens, Crosby Boys, Shirley Jones, Connie Stevens, Debbie Reynolds, Stubby Kaye, Van Johnson, Juliet Prowse, Bobby Van, Nick Adams, Don Knotts, Barbara Nichols, Keenan Wynn, and Randall Scott. Robert Cummings is host.1962-12-09, SYND, 00 min.
- Jerry Lewis
- Hugh Downs
- Jim Backus
- Bobby Darin
- Andy Williams
- Lee Marvin
- Ed Wynn
- Vince Edwards
- Dina Merrill
- Bobby Van
- Henry Mancini
- Ethel Merman
- Dorothy Collins
- Harvey Lembeck
- Milton Frome
- Hy Averback
- Alan Jones
- Dr. Ralph Bunch
Celebrity guests appeal for funds to fight Muscular Dystrophy. A letter from President John F. Kennedy is read. Jerry concludes the telethon with what would be his signature song, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
1965-01-31, WCBS, 20 min.
Ed Sullivan's performing guests are Mickey Rooney, Bobby Van, and Burt Lancaster.1967-09-27, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was "The Hollywood Musicals" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week. Rock Hudson's debut as a TV star-host on this combined tribute and satire to Hollywood's early musicals. Guests: Frank Peppiatt, Pat McCormick, Jack Burns, John Aylesworth, Bobby Van, Connie Stevens. Host: Rock Hudson
1967-10-18, NBC, 56 min.
- Ed Herlihy
- Lorne Greene
- Bobby Van
- Lou Rawls
- Barbara Eden
- Jerry Van Dyke
- Baja Marimba Band
- Billy The Kid
- Buffalo Bill
- Calamity Jane
September 13, 1967 - May 12, 1971 The 1967 version of The Kraft Music Hall lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week, accept during the summer of 1969 when Tony Sandler and Ralph Young cohosted it. Don Ho hosted the show during the latter weeks of the summer of 1969. On this sixth broadcast of the series, host Lorne Greene opens a musical scrapbook of the Old West with guests Lou Rawls, Jerry Van Dyke, Barbara Eden, Booby Van and the Baja Marimba Band. Music and dancing recall such colorful Western characters as Calamity jane, Billy the Kid and Buffalo Bill. Comedy sketches recall the infamous medicine men, saloon keepers, schoolmarms and other figures who populate the myths and memories of Western folk lore. HIGHLIGHS: "High Noon"-------------------------------Lou Rawls "The Day the West Was Swung"--Lou Rawls, Barbara Eden, Bobby Van "Billy the Kid---------------------------Lorne Greene, Bobby Van "A Gay Ranchero"-------------------------Baja Marimba Band "Buttons and Bows"-----------------------Barbara Eden "I Am a Gun"-----------------------------Lorne Greene Includes Ed Herlihy's Kraft Commercials .#3560: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
Order1968-01-10, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Grand Night for Swinging" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.1968-01-10, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Grand Night for Swinging" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week. Host Bobby Darin is joined by Bobby Van for a vaudeville routine. George Kirby does an impersonation of Robert Kennedy. Bobbie Gentry sings "Hurry Tuesday's Child." All the Bobbies perform "Nothing Can Stop Us Now." Also appearing is dancer Betsy Haug. Announcer: Ed Herlihy
1969-01-23, CBS, 57 min.
December 27, 1967-May 22, 1969. Jonathan Winters as host of a Wednesday-night variety hour. Joining him were Abby Dalton, Cliff Arquette, Pamela Rodgers, Alice Ghostley and Paul Lynde.
#5438: SINGERS, THE
Order1969-09-08, WABC, 52 min.
- Jonathan Winters
- Mel Torme
- Jack Jones
- John Byner
- Bobby Van
- Harve Presnell
- Dick Martin
- Ricardo Montalban
- Phyllis Diller
- Frankie Laine
- Michele Lee
- Cliff Robertson
- Marilyn Michaels
- Lynn Lipton
- Gerri Granger
- James Farentino
- Charles Nelson Reilly
- Louisa Moritz
- Sapphire Thinkers
- Billy May
A music & comedy special which includes 14 performers, wild visual interpretations of perfectly normal tunes and the producing talents of Mel Torme. Starring are Jack Jones, Michele Lee, Cliff Robertson and Frankie Laine, with cameo spots by Phyllis Diller, James Farentino, Dick Martin, Ricardo Montalban, Edward G. Robinson and Jonathan Winters. Performing hosts are John Byner, Gerri Granger, Lynn Lipton, Marilyn Michaels, Louisa Moritz, Harve Presnell, Charles Nelson Reilly and Bobby Van. Also on hand: the Sapphire Thinkers. Billy May orchestra. HIGHLIGHTS: "Spinning Wheel"..............................................Jack Jones "They Can't Take That Away from Me,"............Michele Lee "That's My Desire,"...........................................Frankie Laine ""If This Isn't Love," "Love Makes the World Go Round," "Love is Just Around the Corner"...........................Cliff Robertson "Top Hat, White Tie and Tails".........................Bobby Van "The Right to Love"........................Harve Presnell, Gerri Granger "Melancholy Baby"..........................................Sapphire Thinkers "The singers Theme," "I Believe," "Who?" "Let's Do It".........Hosts "How the West Was Sung," "She Touched Me"...................All "
1970-04-01, WABC, 52 min.
January 21, 1970-September 19, 1970. An hour-long variety series taped in London and hosted by British pop star Engelbert Humperdinck.#7039: DAVID FROST SHOW, THE
Order1971-03-02, WNEW, 72 min.
- Ruby Keeler
- Irving Caesar
- Bobby Van
- Helen Gallagher
- Patsy Kelly
- David Frost
- Jack Gilford
- Susan Watson
- Donald Saddler
- Roger Rathburn
July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 WNEW / WPIX (NY) TV (Syndicated) During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse. David Frost hosts one of his most memorable ensemble broadcasts in the series (a lost broadcast) with a rare tribute to a Broadway revival play, NO NO NANETTE. The complete cast visits Frost with individual anecdotes and remembrances including sole survivor, Irving Caesar, lyricist, of the original 1924 play. Ruby Keeler recalls her reaction as performer on opening night, and remembers working in films with co-star of the play, Patsy Kelly. A clip of a movie Keeler appeared in, PAGE MISS GLORY, is played and discussed. Kelly, also discusses her past movie career and there are clips played and discussed. Irving Caesar discusses his long career and his relationship with Al Jolson, and George Gershwin. He recalls how he came to write 'TEA FOR TWO' with Gershwin when they were 18 and 19 years old. Caesar sings the entire song, "TEA FOR TWO." He recalls other hits including "I WAS SO YOUNG YOU WERE SO BEAUTIFUL," and "SWANEE RIVER" which was played for Al Jolson for the first time by George Gershwin at a party. Irving Caesar sings "SWANEE RIVER." A medley of songs are sung by Helen Gallagher including, "THIS CAN'T BE LOVE," "WHO STOLE MY HEART AWAY," and "THIS CAN'T BE LOVE." Helen discusses her role as the character Lucy in the play, 'NO NO NANETTE," and remembers her early career as a dancer. Bobby Van remembers first dancing when he was 15 years old, and later working with Busby Berkeley on a movie where he had to hop 4000 times in a number. Bobby Van tells how he derived the name Van from movie actor Van Johnson. He also, reminds David Frost of a forgettable movie he made in 1966, "THE NAVY VS THE NIGHT MONSTERS." Choreographer Donald Saddler discusses the origin to the "BEACH BALL" number and reteams with Helen Gallagher to do a dance. Jack Gliford sings "YOU ALWAYS HURT THE ONE YOU LOVE." He discusses his love of pantomime, and that he has incorporated acting techniques by observing animals and their actions. Susan Watson sings, "I'M OLD FASHIONED," the song she sang to get her part in 'NO NO NANETTE." Roger Rathburn, in his only guest TV appearance ever, sings "HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES?" The entire cast sings "I WANT TO BE HAPPY," as David Frost thanks the cast and bids his live audience and TV audience, "Good Night."
1972-04-23, WABC, 105 min.
- Ruby Keeler
- Phil Silvers
- Richard Rodgers
- Peter Falk
- Gwen Verdon
- Henry Fonda
- Constance Towers
- Elizabeth Wilson
- Hal Holbrook
- Barbara McNair
- Peter Ustinov
- Cliff Gorman
- Michael Bennett
- Joel Grey
- Arlene Dahl
- Bobby Van
- Hal Linden
- Hal Prince
- Vincent Gardenia
- Lisa Kirk
- Arthur Hill
- Jean Stapleton
- Alexis Smith
- Linda Hopkins
- Lee Grant
- Sada Thompson
- Sandy Duncan
- Helen Gallagher
- Ingrid Bergman
- Sandy Becker
- Ethel Merman
- Alfred Drake
- Deborah Kerr
- Desi Arnaz
- Janet Blair
- Claire Bloom
- Larry Blyden
Henry Fonda, Deborah Kerr and Peter Ustinov are hosts for the 26th Tony Awards telecast live from New York's Broadway Theater. This year's gala is a tribute to Richard Rodgers and Ethel Merman. Stars performing and appearing include Desi Arnaz, Janet Blair, Ingrid Bergman, Claire Bloom, Larry Blyden, Arlene Dahl, Alfred Drake, Sandy Duncan, Peter Falk, Helen Gallagher, Lee Grant, Joel Grey, Arthur Hill, Hal Holbrook, Ruby Keeler, Lisa Kirk, Hal Linden, Barbara McNair, Ethel Merman, Jean Stapleton, Constance Towers, Bobby Van, Gwen Verdon, Linda Hopkins, Vincent Gardenia, Elizabeth Wilson, Michael Bennett, and Hal Prince, who accepts a special award for the longest running play on Broadway, "Fiddler On The Roof." Best actor in a Broadway play is accepted by Cliff Gorman for his performance in "Lenny," and best actress in a Broadway play is accepted by Sada Thompson for her performance in "Twigs." Additional awards are given to Phil Silvers and to Alexis Smith for best acting in a musical. Announcer is Sandy Becker.
1972-04-23, WABC, min.
- Ruby Keeler
- Phil Silvers
- Richard Rodgers
- Peter Falk
- Gwen Verdon
- Henry Fonda
- Constance Towers
- Elizabeth Wilson
- Hal Holbrook
- Barbara McNair
- Peter Ustinov
- Cliff Gorman
- Michael Bennett
- Joel Grey
- Arlene Dahl
- Bobby Van
- Hal Linden
- Hal Prince
- Vincent Gardenia
- Lisa Kirk
- Arthur Hill
- Jean Stapleton
- Alexis Smith
- Linda Hopkins
- Lee Grant
- Sada Thompson
- Sandy Duncan
- Helen Gallagher
- Ingrid Bergman
- Sandy Becker
- Ethel Merman
- Alfred Drake
- Deborah Kerr
- Desi Arnaz
- Janet Blair
- Claire Bloom
- Larry Blyden
Henry Fonda, Deborah Kerr and Peter Ustinov are hosts for the 26th Tony Awards telecast live from New York's Broadway Theater. This year's gala is a tribute to Richard Rodgers and Ethel Merman. Stars performing and appearing include Desi Arnaz, Janet Blair, Ingrid Bergman, Claire Bloom, Larry Blyden, Arlene Dahl, Alfred Drake, Sandy Duncan, Peter Falk, Helen Gallagher, Lee Grant, Joel Grey, Arthur Hill, Hal Holbrook, Ruby Keeler, Lisa Kirk, Hal Linden, Barbara McNair, Ethel Merman, Jean Stapleton, Constance Towers, Bobby Van, Gwen Verdon, Linda Hopkins, Vincent Gardenia, Elizabeth Wilson, Michael Bennett, and Hal Prince, who accepts a special award for the longest running play on Broadway, "Fiddler On The Roof." Best actor in a Broadway play is accepted by Cliff Gorman for his performance in "Lenny," and best actress in a Broadway play is accepted by Sada Thompson for her performance in "Twigs." Additional awards are given to Phil Silvers and to Alexis Smith for best acting in a musical. Announcer is Sandy Becker. Duplicate of #1111.
#5135: BOBBY VAN SPECIAL, THE
Order1973-12-17, WCBS, 52 min.
Music, comedy, and songs with singer-dancer Bobby Van and wife, Elaine Joyce.1975-12-10, ABC, 30 min.
June 30th, 1975-December 26th, 1975. Daytime game show hosted by Bobby Van. Two teams competed in a game of charades. The original host was scheduled to be Larry Blyden but he died just before production. Announcer: Gene Wood.
#4942: VAUDEVILLE
Order1975-12-14, WNBC, 52 min.
1975 (SYNDICATED). A variety hour with no regulars, "Vaudeville" consisted of assorted vaudeville acts, introduced by celebrity guest hosts.#10050: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
Order1976-02-20, SYN, 90 min.
- Gene Kelly
- Jane Powell
- Debbie Reynolds
- Paul Anka
- Greer Garson
- Fred Astaire
- Bobby Van
- Mike Douglas
- Walter Pidgeon
- Sammy Cahn
- Nanette Fabray
- Ann Miller
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles Co-Hosts Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire host from Hollywood celebrating the premiere of "That's Entertainment."#7844: CELEBRITY SWEEPSTAKES
Order1976-04-09, 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.#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.
1976-08-02, 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.1977-01-05, WNBC, 26 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.1978-01-13, ABC, 00 min.
- Jack Carter
- Red Buttons
- Peggy Lee
- Buddy Hackett
- Jan Murray
- Victor Borge
- Bobby Van
- Ginger Rogers
- Buddy Ebsen
- Richard Burton
- Phyllis Diller
- Frankie Laine
- Ethel Merman
- Charlie Callas
- Lynn Anderson
- Jim Bailey
- Neil Sedaka
- Elaine Joyce
- Bobby Short
- Bob Crosby
- Ken Grant
Entertainers from all facets of show business selected in a nationwide survey, perform. Host: Buddy Ebsen.