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34 records found for David Brenner
1971-01-08, NBC, 65 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 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. Guests: David Brenner makes his Tonight Show debut, the first of 156 Tonight Show appearances he would perform. Guests include, Bob and Ray, Jack Cassidy, and Ben Gazzara. I Clips of The Marx Brothers are shown and discussed. Jack Cassidy sings, "Loved Walked in." NOTE: At times some static is heard from the original reception of this broadcast. Otherwise sound is very good.
#2387: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1971-02-28, WCBS, 52 min.
- Sid Caesar
- Ed Sullivan
- Brascia & Tybee
- George Carlin
- Shirley Bassey
- David Brenner
- The Everly Brothers
- Jerry Butler
- The Brockways
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.1971-11-30, NBC, 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 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.
Guests: Fernando Lamas, Roy Clark, David Brenner, Pete Hamill, Twiggy. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.1973-09-21, NBC, 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 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.
Guests: David Brenner, Cleo Laine, Fernando Lamas, Adelle Davis. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.#17749: DEAN MARTIN'S COMEDY WORLD
Order1974-06-13, WNBC, min.
- Jackie Cooper
- Nipsey Russell
- Freddie Prinze
- Eric Morecambe
- Ernie Wise
- Rich Little
- Barbara Feldon
- Jud Strunk
- David Brenner
- Monty Python
- Slappy White
- Lonnie Shorr
- Morecambe and Wise
- Ed Begley Jr.
- Monty Python Flying Circus
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974. 'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974). This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon. Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco. Duplicate of #1823.
1974-06-13, WNBC, 52 min.
- Jackie Cooper
- Nipsey Russell
- Freddie Prinze
- Eric Morecambe
- Ernie Wise
- Rich Little
- Barbara Feldon
- Jud Strunk
- David Brenner
- Monty Python
- Slappy White
- Lonnie Shorr
- Morecambe and Wise
- Ed Begley Jr.
- Monty Python Flying Circus
June 6, 1974-August 15, 1974. 'Dean Martin's Comedy World' was a summer replacement consisting of 10 one hour broadcasts (pre-emted Aug. 1st) for "The Dean Martin Show," whose final broadcast aired on May 24, 1974 after a nine year run (September 16, 1965 - May 24, 1974). This series was a showcase for comics, known and unknown. Most segments were videotaped on location in various clubs. Jackie Cooper hosted the hour show, which also featured Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon. Jackie Cooper was the "anchorman" in the control room coordinating and introducing many of the comedy acts that appeared from all over the world. Nipsey Russell and Barbara Feldon were on location to do introductions from varied locations including Hollywood, London and San Francisco.
1974-08-28, NBC, 90 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 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.
Guest Host: Sammy Davis Jr.#6153: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
Order1975-06-23, CBS, 60 min.
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-hot. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
From New Jersey's Great Adventure Safari Park, Mike Douglas co-hosts with George Hamilton. Guests include Kirk Douglas, Jimmy Walker, David Brenner, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.#3955: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1975-07-11, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).#8293: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1975-07-17, NBC, 30 min.
- Paul Lynde
- Rose Marie
- Sandy Duncan
- Maureen Stapleton
- George Gobel
- Peter Marshall
- David Brenner
- Kent McCord
- Earl Holliman
- Karen Valentine
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall.
1975-07-24, NBC, 90 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 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.
Johnny Carson, Peggy Lee, Joan Rivers, David Brenner, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen.#8830: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
Order1976-02-12, SYN, 90 min.
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-Host: Tony Bennett#8751A: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1976-03-15, SYN, 90 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated) Guests are Joey Bishop, Jack Klugman, David Brenner, Lola Falana, and James Darren. "Salute To Philadelphia."
1976-03-29, NBC, 90 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 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.
Guest Host:: David Brenner.#3967: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1976-07-23, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).1976-09-17, WNBC, 52 min.
Music & songs with Neil Sedaka in his first television special. Guests, Bette Midler & David Brenner.1976-10-14, NBC, 58 min.
- Johnny Carson
- Shelley Winters
- Gladys Knight and the Pips
- Doc Severinsen
- David Brenner
- Diane Ladd
- Albert Rosenfeld
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 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. Guest Host: David Brenner. Final hour only. Excerpt. Guests include Gladys knight and the Pips, Diane Ladd, Shelley Winters and author Albert Rosenfeld who discusses "Living Forever." Doc Severinsen and orchestra plays a solo. Commercials include: Revlon, Choy Chicken Chow Mein, Heinz French Fries, Yogi Berra for Yankee Beef Franks, Pillsbury rolls, Aim Toothpaste, The Veterinary Society, Listerine, $1,000,000 Name That Tune TV show, Election Night Nov. 2nd, Lung Association, The New Peter Marshall Variety TV Show, and others.
1976-10-21, NBC, 30 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 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.
Guest Host: David Brenner. The last 30 minutes of the program only. Excerpt.1976-11-27, WNBC, 79 min.
1976 (Syndicated). Peter Marshall hosted his own ninety-minute variety series, which featured Rod Gist, Denny Evans and Chapter 5.1977-01-16, CBS, 90 min.
- Jackie Gleason
- Redd Foxx
- Milton Berle
- Bob Hope
- Groucho Marx
- Lawrence Welk
- Johnny Carson
- The Muppets
- John Davidson
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Lola Falana
- David Brenner
- Mel Tillis
- Natalie Cole
- Mortimer Snerd
- Jim Henson
- John Denver
- Toni Tenille
- Daryl Dragon
- Benji
- Kermit The Frog
Jackie Gleason is host for the seventh annual Agva (American Guild of Variety Artists) Entertainment Awards ceremony honoring outstanding entertainers in 13 categories, highlighted by Bob Hope's presentation of the Entertainer of the Year Award to Johnny Carson. Comedy performances include a routine featuring Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and Edgar Bergen, who receives the Golden Award for "a lifetime of entertaining the public." Also, a monologue by David Brenner and a magic act by Carson, and a Special Attraction of the Year award to Jim Henson. Kermit the Frog sings "Lydia the Tattooed Lady," dedicated to Groucho Marx.
1977-01-16, CBS, min.
- Jackie Gleason
- Redd Foxx
- Milton Berle
- Bob Hope
- Lawrence Welk
- Johnny Carson
- The Muppets
- John Davidson
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Lola Falana
- David Brenner
- Mel Tillis
- Natalie Cole
- Mortimer Snerd
- John Denver
- Toni Tenille
- Daryl Dragon
- Benji
Jackie Gleason is host for the seventh annual ceremony honoring outstanding entertainers in 13 categories, highlighted by Bob Hope's presentation of the Entertainer of the Year Award to Johnny Carson. Comedy performances include a routine featuring Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd and Edgar Bergen, who receives the Golden Award for "a lifetime of entertaining the public." Also, a monologue by David Brenner and a magic act by Carson. Duplicate of #8136.
1977-02-04, ABC, 120 min.
- Bobby Rydell
- Patti Page
- Johnnie Ray
- Chuck Berry
- Paul Williams
- Dick Clark
- Annette Funicello
- Jim Stafford
- David Brenner
- Isaac Hayes
- Tony Orlando
- Barry Manilow
- Bo Diddley
- Stevie Wonder
- Johnny Rivers
- Seals and Crofts
- The Supremes
- The Four Seasons
- Captain and Tennile
- Pointer Sisters
- The Carpenters
- Junior Walker
Host Dick Clark celebrates the show's silver anniversary with guest appearances by Chubby Checker, Barry Manilow, The Four Seasons, Johnnie Ray, and many others. Host: Dick Clark.
1977-05-30, NBC, 90 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.
Guest Host: David Brenner.1977-06-28, NBC, 80 min.
- Steve Allen
- Jerry Lewis
- Carl Reiner
- Totie Fields
- Rona Barrett
- Florence Henderson
- Jayne Meadows
- Phyllis Diller
- Lucille Ball
- David Brenner
Totie Fields returns to show business following surgery to remove a blood clot from her leg. Many celebrities are on hand at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
#8312: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Order1977-10-17, NBC, 30 min.
- Dennis Weaver
- Vincent Price
- Florence Henderson
- George Gobel
- Peter Marshall
- David Brenner
- Wayland and Madame
October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime) January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time) November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated) One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television. Host: Peter Marshall
1977-10-23, ABC, 120 min.
- Andy Williams
- Liberace
- Redd Foxx
- Lenny Kent
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Robert Goulet
- Wayne Newton
- Rip Taylor
- Juliet Prowse
- Totie Fields
- Jack Jones
- Foster Brooks
- Don Meredith
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- John Davidson
- Don Rickles
- Anthony Newley
- Norm Crosby
- Dionne Warwick
- Charo
- Eddy Arnold
- Lola Falana
- Joan Rivers
- David Brenner
- Slappy White
- Cindy Williams
- Doc Severinson
- Mike Curb Congregation
- Lennon Sisters
- Sandy Dressler
A salute to Las Vegas. Hosts: Cindy Williams and Don Meredith
1977-12-04, WNBC, 104 min.
Honoring the year's best Las Vegas performers, a salute to variety acts and a tribute to Elvis Presley. Presenters include Ann-Margret, Totie Fields, Don Rickles, Jackie Mason, Shecky Greene, Rip Taylor and David Brenner.1977-12-23, WNBC, 60 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982. 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.
#3953: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1978-05-09, WNEW, 81 min.
- Merv Griffin
- David Brenner
- Sergio Franchi
- Skiles and Henderson
- Patti Brooks
- Harry James and His Orchestra
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).1978-11-01, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1978-December 27, 1978. The only live prime-time entertainment show of the 1978-1979 season, this hour variety series was hosted by Dick Clark. Scheduled guests include Victor Borge, David Brenner, Rita Moreno and Crystal Gayle. Pinky Lee visits.1980-09-16, NBC, 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 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.
Guests: David Brenner, Bette Midler. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.1981-03-04, NBC, 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 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.
Guests: David Brenner, Christie Brinkley. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.1981-09-01, NBC, 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 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.
Guests: Tony Bennett, David Brenner NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.1981-11-24, NBC, 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 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.
Guests: David Brenner, Wally Lattimer, Aretha Franklin. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.