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37 records found for Della Reese
1959-06-01, WNTA, min.
March 9 - June 15, 1959 A video taped 90 minute music series on New York television channel 13, WNTA, airing every Monday from 10:30pm to Midnight, hosted by Jazz expert Nat Hentoff. Tonight's broadcast, "A PORTRAIT OF DELLA REESE." She sings blues and gospel songs accompanied by the Meditation Singers and pianist, George Butcher. Also appearing are the Emmett Berry Five Jazz Group.
#7096: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
Order1960-06-19, WCBS, 00 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Don Adams
- Jane Morgan
- Della Reese
- Ann Miller
- Benny Goodman All Star Band
- Guy Marx
- Charles K.L. Davis
Salute To Hawaii. Last live episode until September 4th,1960.
#3857: LIVELY ONES, THE
Order1963-09-05, WNBC, 27 min.
- Vic Damone
- Della Reese
- Irwin Corey
- Francis Faye
- Nellie Lutcher
- Matt Dennis
- Anita O'Day
- Page Cavanaugh
- Rhythm Masters
- Gloria Neil
- Quinn O'Hara
July 26, 1962-September 13, 1962; July 25, 1963-September 12, 1963. Hosted by Vic Damone, this half-hour musical variety show was a summer replacement for "Hazel" for two seasons. On this broadcast, Vic Damone's guests are singer Della Reese, at ta New Orleans bistro; Prof. Irwin Corey, getting laughs on the beach at Malibu; Matt Dennis, Nellie Lutcher, Page Cavanaugh and Frances Faye playing and singing in various clubs; and the Rhythmn Masters jazz combo on the fantail of a navy minesweeper. Vic Damone performs on a football gridiron. HIGHLIGHTS: "Hold That Tiger"..........................Rhythm Masters "Boggie Blues"...............................Anita O'Day "Call Me Irresponsible"......Vic Damone "Bye, Bye Blackbird",,,,Dennis, Lutcher, Cavanaugh, Faye "The Best thing for You Is me," "Someday"..........Della Reese
1964-11-23, WNBC, 47 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. welcomes his guests Della Reese, Peter Lawford and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Ed McMahon is co-host. Davis plugs his new book "Yes I Can." The program, joined in progress, includes a Nescafe Coffee commercial. Ed McMahon does a live (on tape) Sun Beam Iron Commercial.1964-12-07, WNBC, 63 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.
Substitute host Milton Berle welcomes his guests Sammy Davis Jr., Jan Murray, Della Reese, James Van Heusen and Sid Stone, who use to be Berle's announcer pitchman from 1948-1951. He does his famous pitchman routine.1967-00-00, , min.
TV documentary about Duke Ellington and his life on the road, filmed in 1967 and first shown in 1974. Duke Ellington is joined by Roger Miller, Milton Berle, Della Reese, Bobby Goldsboro, Today's Children, and Doc Severinsen.
1968-03-07, SYND, 47 min.
- Jack Benny
- Shari Lewis
- George Jessel
- Phil Harris
- James Stewart
- Frankie Avalon
- Bob Hope
- Mickey Rooney
- Edward G. Robinson
- Bob Newhart
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Pat Henry
- Morey Amsterdam
- Pat McCormick
- Bing Crosby
- Tony Bennett
- Don Rickles
- Dick Martin
- Phyllis Diller
- Pat Boone
- Della Reese
- Gene Baylos
- Rich Little
- Shani Wallis
- Bob Crane
- Dick Patterson
- Gary Crosby
- Jan Dailey
- Pamela Pall
A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised.
#10068: HERE COME THE STARS (PILOT)
Order1968-03-07, SYND, 47 min.
- Jack Benny
- Shari Lewis
- George Jessel
- Phil Harris
- James Stewart
- Frankie Avalon
- Bob Hope
- Mickey Rooney
- Edward G. Robinson
- Bob Newhart
- Dean Martin
- George Burns
- Pat Henry
- Morey Amsterdam
- Pat McCormick
- Bing Crosby
- Tony Bennett
- Don Rickles
- Dick Martin
- Phyllis Diller
- Pat Boone
- Della Reese
- Gene Baylos
- Rich Little
- Shani Wallis
- Bob Crane
- Dick Patterson
- Gary Crosby
- Jan Dailey
- Pamela Pall
A pilot special sales/promotional presentation tape demo presented by Four Star International pitching television stations to consider purchasing this series of 26 one hour episodes comprising 250 comedy stars and performances. Announcer and off camera host states the nature of the series... a celebrity is "roasted" similar to a Friar's Roast. The setting is that of a smart Hollywood hotel. Entertainment accompanies testimonial roasts by guest celebrities who perform in this pilot. Never televised. Edward G. Robinson is roasted. Roastmaster: George Jessel. Duplicate of # 6970.
#2192: DOM DELUISE SHOW, THE
Order1968-06-19, WCBS, 52 min.
May 1, 1968-September 18, 1968. Comedian Dom DeLuise hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Jackie Gleason Show." Regulars included Carol Arthur, Marian Mercer, Bill McCutcheon, Paul Dooley, B. S. Pully, the Gentry Brothers and Dick Lynn.#1054: HERE COME THE STARS
Order1968-09-15, WOR, 47 min.
- Jack Benny
- George Jessel
- Edward G. Robinson
- George Burns
- Pat Boone
- Della Reese
- Roberta Sherwood
- Gene Baylos
- Del Moore
George Jessel emcees this premiere variety series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. First up is George Burns followed by good natured anecdotes from Jack Benny, Edward G. Robinson, Pat Boone, Della Reese, Roberta Sherwood and Gene Baylos. Del Moore, announcer.
#4126: OPERATION ENTERTAINMENT
Order1968-11-22, WABC, 52 min.
January 5, 1968-April 26, 1968; September 27, 1968-January 31, 1969. This hour-long variety show was staged at a different military base each week and was hosted by a guest star. Flip Wilson guest host, broadcast at Elgin Air Force Base, Florida.
#3303: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
Order1969-01-26, WPIX, 52 min.
June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.#3314: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
Order1969-03-09, WPIX, 52 min.
- Morey Amsterdam
- Marie Wilson
- Avery Schreiber
- Della Reese
- John Gary
- Jo Anne Worley
- Roy Hamilton
- Richard Degan
June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.#3002: HERE COME THE STARS
Order1969-03-16, WOR, 47 min.
- Jack Benny
- George Jessel
- Edward G. Robinson
- George Burns
- Pat Boone
- Della Reese
- Roberta Sherwood
- Gene Baylos
- Del Moore
George Burns is roasted. This program is a repeat of the show from September 15, 1968. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970. Announcer is Del Moore.
#3004: HERE COME THE STARS
Order1969-04-06, WOR, 52 min.
- George Jessel
- Milton Berle
- Zsa Zsa Gabor
- Pat Henry
- Jan Murray
- Della Reese
- John Gary
- Anne Jeffries
- Buddy Lester
Milton Berle is roasted. George Jessel emcees this hour variety roast series featuring testimonials to guests of honor. This syndicated series aired from September 15, 1968 to March 9, 1969. Reruns ran through March 1, 1970.1969-04-13, NBC, 60 min.
A fast-paced hour of music and comedy. This was Diana Ross's first solo appearance without the Supremes.
1969-07-05, WNEW, min.
- Art Linkletter
- Clint Walker
- Rocky Marciano
- Rip Taylor
- Della Reese
- Sammy Baugh
- Frankie Randall
- Bob Feller
- Peter De Paolo
- Cameron Mitchell
- Ruta Lee
- Don Budge
Art Linkletter hosts the third annual Sportman's World Awards honoring former outstanding athletes (Victor Award). Those appearing include: Rocky Marciano, Clint Walker, Peter De Paolo, Bob Feller, Cameron Mitchell, Sammy Baugh, Ruta Lee, and Don Budge. Performers: Della Reese, Rip Taylor, and Frankie Randall, With commercials. Art Linkletter host.
#TW23: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1970-02-11, WNEW, 40 min.
August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972. Joined in progress. Merv Griffin introduces Jane Wyman.who remembers first meeting Arthur Treacher in 1939 During Busby Berkeley's appearance Arthur Treacher comments on the clips being shown. CBS signed Merv Griffin to a ninety-minute late night talk show in 1969. On hand were announcer Arthur Treacher and the Mort Lindsay Orchestra, both of whom had been with Griffin on his Westinghouse show. In September 1970 the show moved from New York to Los Angeles but to no avail, playing second best to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Most of these shows were erased by CBS and did not survive. Jayne Wyman, Robert Wagner, Busby Berkeley, Della Reese
#6791: SCOTT'S PLACE
Order1970-06-19, KFI, 150 min.
Scott Ellsworth's guest is singer Della Reese. March 30, 1970 - April 1, 1972 KFI 640 Los Angeles AM Radio. 162 individual broadcast Audio Air Checks survive. A goldmine of originally recorded live interviews with the greats from the Jazz and Big Band era, with integrated recorded samples of their work played throughout the broadcast. Scott Ellsworth was the creator and on-air host of the popular radio program, "SCOTT'S PLACE." It aired live on KFI-AM in Los Angeles, six times a week, from midnight to 4:00 am (MARCH 30, 1970 - APRIL 1, 1972). Over 500 unique broadcasts featured jazz and big band music, interspersed with live interviews with musicians, singers, composers, conductors, arrangers, band leaders, writers, music producers, dealers & promoters. These guest artists would drop by the studio after midnight, quite often following work or performing, and would bring some of their favorite records or personal recordings to the show to play for Scott and his audience. They would talk about their career, reminiscing with anecdotes...their love of jazz and big band music. Interviews averaged in length from one hour to four hours. Scott was exceptional in his ability to draw together some of the finest artists and musicians representing the history of jazz music...many who were not known by name to the general public, but well know to the jazz community dating back to the 1920's, 30's,40's, and 50's. The SCOTT'S PLACE theme music, "Have A Nice Day," played by Count Basie & his band, was composed and arranged by Sammy Nestico specifically for Scott, in July 1971. It was used permanently as Scott's theme music beginning in November 1971. Most of the lesser known legendary jazz artists who frequented the show did few, if any, talk shows in their life, making these candid conversations so valued since most of these individuals are now deceased. Guests included: Matty Matlock, Jess Stacey, Thelma Carpenter, Mercer Ellington, Lex Baxter, Nellie Lutcher, Billy May, George Van Eps, Shorty "Clarence " Sherock, Bobby Bryant, Dick Nash, Nick Fatool, Abraham Lincoln, Rollie Bondock, Ray Sherman, Irv Cottler, Lew McCleary, Kai Winding, Jack Coon, Pat Williams, Duke Ellington, Melba Liston, Conte Condoli, Benny Golson, Marian McPartland, Johnny Mandel, Johnny Guarnieri, Vince Darosa, Stan Kenton, Fred Gerry, Gerry McKenzie, Pete Dailey, Robert Enevolsen, Jack Marshall, Clare Fisher, Howard Rumsey, John Klemmer, Maurice Harris, Johnny Best, Ted Curson, Dave Garroway, Jimmy Smith, Gus Bivona, Johnny Pate, Harold Land, Joe Marsala, Ralph Carmichael, Mundell Lowe, Dave Cavanaugh, Teddy Buckner, Al Rinker, Floyd Huddleston, George Auld, Sonny Burke, Bill Bacin, Paul Tanner, Lorenzo Flennoy, Bill Berry Dave Dexter, Blue Mitchell, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Benny Powell, Lee Young, Joe Comfort, David Rose, Arnold Ross, Earl Palmer, Jimmy Witherspoon, Benjamin "Scatman" Crothers, Bill Evans, Cat Anderson (William Alonzo), Al Aarons, Ronnie Lang, Frank Beach, Joe Pass, Jimmy Jones, Van Alexander, Peanuts Hucko, Panama "David" Francis, Marty Patche, Louis Bellson, Sam Most, Don Menza Billy Eckstine, Sam Donahue, Nellie Lutcher (second interview), Teddy Edwards, Alvin Stoller, Marshall Royal, Terry Gibbs, Louis Jordan, Ulysses Livingstone, Dr. Bill MacPherson, Al McKibbon, John E. Collins, Johnny Rotella, Allyn M. Ferguson, Frank Comstock, Meyer "Mike" Ruben, Bill Pitman, Irving Townsend, Mike Melvoin, Lou Levy, Lennie Niehaus, Preston Love, Buddy Clark, Billy Byers, Nappy Lamare, Tony Ortega, Jesse Price, Dick Cary, Dee Barton, Nat Pierce, Ray Avery, Mel Torme, Don Trenner, Milt Jackson, Tommy Shephard, Dalton Smith, LeRoy Vinegar, Eddie Miller, Muzzy Marsalino, Kai Winding (two apparances), Greig Stewart "Chubby" Jackson, Donald Johnson Ellis, Matty Matlock (two appearances),Barney Bigard, Bill Miller, Johnny Sipple, Chlora Bryant, Jerry Goldsmith, Scott Ellsworth SPECIAL BROADCAST, recorded live at Disneyland with Earl "Father" Hines, Trummy Young, Yank Lawson, Bob Haggart, Bob Crosby, and Dizzy Gillepsie. Sal Gubin, Joe Howard, Sonny Burke, Count Basie, Feddy Green, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, J.C. Williams, Robert McCracken, Frank D'Rone Jackie Mills, Scott Ellsworth SPECIAL BROADCASTS at the 14th annual Monteray Jazz Festival, Tommy Tedesco, Oscar Peterson, J.J. Johnson, Irving C. Ashby, Johnny Mandel (two appearances), Slim Giallard, George T. Simon, Irv Cottler (two appearances), Della Reese (two appearances), Wayne Songer, Harry Mills, Alton Purnell, Lalo Schifrin, June Christy, Ed Garland, Barney Bigard (two appearances), Leonard Feather, Colin Bailey, Paul Smith, Adele Girari, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Shelly Manne, Sarah Vaughan, & Johnny Mercer. *On the ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. website (www.atvaudio.com) click the ARSC link and one can listen to a live 45 minute retrospective as presented by Phil Gries with guest Scott Ellsworth, held May 14, 2011 in Los Angeles California at the Grand Wilshire Hotel, as part of the 45th ARSC National Conference. The history and genesis of SCOTT'S PLACE is discussed with many peerless audio examples of past programs played for the audience. Scott, reminisces with many anecdotes related to these broadcasts. Power point still photographs related to different SCOTT'S PLACE broadcasts supplemented the narrative. Scott's Place Ellsworth created and hosted on the radio program Scott's Place. It aired on KFI-AM 640 in Los Angeles from 1967 through 1974, Monday through Saturday for 4 hours live midnight to 4 am. NBC was trying to finally get out of the radio business in 1968. During this transition their affiliate KFI was losing numerous DJs to include Al "Jazzbeaux" Collins who would eventually move to the San Francisco Bay area. With the sudden exit of Collins, Scott Ellsworth was able to obtain a program time slot. The new show, Scott's Place, aired midnight until 4:00 am daily and featured jazz and big band music, interspersed with interviews with musicians and entertainers. Due to KFI's wide distribution, the show was heard across the United States and gained national attention. Artists would bring some of their favorite recordings to Scott's Place and talk about their music and careers over a 2 to 3-hour period. Count Basie recorded a song written especially for Ellsworth, Scott's Place composed by Sammy Nestico (recorded on the Basie Have and Nice Day LP) This became the opening theme music for Ellsworth's show. Ellsworth also did special broadcasts from the Monterey Jazz Festival, Disneyland's "All That Jazz Weekend" and other live locations featuring jazz artists. In early-1972, Ellsworth was approached by KFI to change his format to popular Rock & Roll. His last guest was Johnny Mercer.
#3390: STAND UP AND CHEER
Order1971-10-18, WCBS, 27 min.
1971 (Syndicated). On this half-hour musical series host Johnny Mann, together with the Johnny Mann Singers and assorted guests, sang the praises of the good old U.S.A.#6935: SCOTT'S PLACE
Order1971-10-31, KFI, ?? min.
Scott Ellsworth's guest is singer Della Reese. This is the second interview. First interview aired June 19, 1970. March 30, 1970 - April 1, 1972 KFI 640 Los Angeles AM Radio. 162 individual broadcast Audio Air Checks survive. A goldmine of originally recorded live interviews with the greats from the Jazz and Big Band era, with integrated recorded samples of their work played throughout the broadcast. Scott Ellsworth was the creator and on-air host of the popular radio program, "SCOTT'S PLACE." It aired live on KFI-AM in Los Angeles, six times a week, from midnight to 4:00 am (MARCH 30, 1970 - APRIL 1, 1972). Over 500 unique broadcasts featured jazz and big band music, interspersed with live interviews with musicians, singers, composers, conductors, arrangers, band leaders, writers, music producers, dealers & promoters. These guest artists would drop by the studio after midnight, quite often following work or performing, and would bring some of their favorite records or personal recordings to the show to play for Scott and his audience. They would talk about their career, reminiscing with anecdotes...their love of jazz and big band music. Interviews averaged in length from one hour to four hours. Scott was exceptional in his ability to draw together some of the finest artists and musicians representing the history of jazz music...many who were not known by name to the general public, but well know to the jazz community dating back to the 1920's, 30's,40's, and 50's. The SCOTT'S PLACE theme music, "Have A Nice Day," played by Count Basie & his band, was composed and arranged by Sammy Nestico specifically for Scott, in July 1971. It was used permanently as Scott's theme music beginning in November 1971. Most of the lesser known legendary jazz artists who frequented the show did few, if any, talk shows in their life, making these candid conversations so valued since most of these individuals are now deceased. Guests included: Matty Matlock, Jess Stacey, Thelma Carpenter, Mercer Ellington, Lex Baxter, Nellie Lutcher, Billy May, George Van Eps, Shorty "Clarence " Sherock, Bobby Bryant, Dick Nash, Nick Fatool, Abraham Lincoln, Rollie Bondock, Ray Sherman, Irv Cottler, Lew McCleary, Kai Winding, Jack Coon, Pat Williams, Duke Ellington, Melba Liston, Conte Condoli, Benny Golson, Mariah McPartland, Johnny Mandel, Johnny Guarnieri, Vince Darosa, Stan Kenton, Fred Gerry, Gerry McKenzie, Pete Dailey, Robert Enevolsen, Jack Marshall, Clair Fisher, Howard Rumsey, John Klemmer, Maurice Harris, Johnny Best, Ted Curson, Dave Garroway, Jimmy Smith, Gus Bivona, Johnny Pate, Harold Land, Joe Marsala, Ralph Carmichael, Clair Fisher, Mundell Lowe, Dave Cavanaugh, Teddy Buckner, Al Rinker, Floyd Huddleston, George Auld, Sonny Burke, Bill Bacin, Paul Tanner, Lorenzo Flennoy, Bill Berry Dave Dexter, Blue Mitchelle, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Benny Powell, Lee Young, Joe Comfort, David Rose, Arnold Ross, Earl Palmer, Jimmy Witherspoon, Benjamin "Scatman" Crothers, Bill Evans, Cat Anderson (William Alonzo), Al Aarons, Ronnie Lang, Frank Beach, Joe Pass, Jimmy Jones, Van Alexander, Peanuts Hucko, Panama "David" Francis, Marty Patche, Louis Bellson, Sam Most, Don Menza Billy Eckstine, Sam Donahue, Nellie Lutcher (second interview), Teddy Edwards, Alvin Stoller, Marshall Royal, Terry Gibbs, Louis Jordan, Ulysses Livingstone, Dr. Bill MacPherson, Al McKibbon, John E. Collins, Johnny Rotella, Allyn M. Ferguson, Frank Comstock, Meyer "Mike" Ruben, Bill Pitman, Irving Townsend, Mike Melvoin, Lou Levy, Lennie Niehaus, Preston Love, Buddy Clark, Billy Byers, Nappy Lamare, Tony Ortega, Jesse Price, Dick Cary, Dee Barton, Nat Pierce, Ray Avery, Mel Torme, Don Trenner, Milt Jackson, Tommy Shephard, Dalton Smith, LeRoy Vinegar, Eddie Miller, Muzzy Marsalino, Kai Winding (two apparances), Greig Stewart "Chubby" Jackson, Donald Johnson Ellis, Matty Matlock (two appearances),Barney Bigard, Bill Miller, Johnny Sipple, Chlora Bryant, Jerry Goldsmith, Scott Ellsworth SPECIAL BROADCAST, recorded live at Disneyland with Earl "Father" Hines, Trummy Young, Yank Lawson, Bob Haggart, Bob Crosby, and Dizzy Gillepsie. Sal Gubin, Joe Howard, Sonny Burke, Count Basie, Feddy Green, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, J.C. Williams, Robert McCracken, Frank D'Rone Jackie Mills, Scott Ellsworth SPECIAL BROADCASTS at the 14th annual Monteray Jazz Festival, Tommy Tedesco, Oscar Peterson, J.J. Johnson, Irving C. Ashby, Johnny Mandel (two appearances), Slim Giallard, George T. Simon, Irv Cottler (two appearances), Della Reese (two appearances), Wayne Songer, Harry Mills, Alton Purnell, Lalo Schifrin, June Christy, Ed Garland, Barney Bigard (two appearances), Leonard Feather, Collin Bailey, Paul Smith, Adele Girari, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Shelly Manne, Sarah Vaughan, & Johnny Mercer. *On the ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. website (www.atvaudio.com) click the ARSC link and one can listen to a live 45 minute retrospective as presented by Phil Gries with guest Scott Ellsworth, held May 14, 2011 in Los Angeles California at the Grand Wilshire Hotel, as part of the 45th ARSC National Conference. The history and genesis of SCOTT'S PLACE is discussed with many peerless audio examples of past programs played for the audience. Scott, reminisces with many anecdotes related to these broadcasts. Power point still photographs related to different SCOTT'S PLACE broadcasts supplemented the narrative.
1972-06-19, NBC, 80 min.
- Johnny Carson
- Ed McMahon
- Don Rickles
- Paula Prentiss
- Richard Benjamin
- Doc Severinsen
- Carroll OConnor
- Della Reese
- Jerry Vale
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: Don Rickles, Richard Benjamin, Carroll O'Connor, Paula Prentiss, Della Reese, Jerry Vale, Doc Severinsen, Ed McMahon.1972-08-16, WCBS, 52 min.
July 19, 1972-August 16, 1972. This was the final broadcast of the series. A five-week summer variety hour, hosted by comedian David Steinberg.1972-10-01, WABC, 27 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Impressionist George Kirby hosted this variety half hour. Among the regulars was Steve Martin.1972-12-17, WABC, 27 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Impressionist George Kirby hosted this variety half hour. Among the regulars was Steve Martin.#2562B: FLIP WILSON SHOW, THE
Order1973-02-15, WNBC, 52 min.
September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.1973-08-19, WABC, 52 min.
Roger Miller hosts this musical hour with guest stars.1973-10-10, 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.
Joey Bishop is the guest host. His guests are Della Reese and Stephanie Edwards.#3974: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE
Order1975-10-03, WNEW, 81 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).#8453: LET'S MAKE A DEAL
Order1975-12-03, ABC, 30 min.
NBC Daytime- December 30th, 1963-December 27th, 1968 ABC Daytime- December 30th, 1968-July 9th, 1976 ABC Primetime-February 7th, 1969-August 30th, 1971 Syndicated-September 13th, 1971-September 1977 Let's Make A Deal with Monty Hall broke all records for game show popularity. All NBC shows have been erased. December 27th, 1968 is the final show on NBC-TV. Guest: Della Reese1976-02-26, 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's guests are Peter Falk, Della Reese, and Charlie Callas.#9528: TAKE MY ADVICE
Order1976-03-22, NBC, 13 min.
January 5th, 1976- June 11th, 1976. Kelly Lange hosts this daytime series, Monday thru Friday 12:30-12:55pm in which celebrities and their spouses suggested answers to problems submitted by the viewers. Joined in Progress. Advice includes how a wife should tell her husband his toupee heeds to be changed, and a husband who feels his image will be ruined if he allows his wife to work for him. Commercials include: Nestles chocolate candy bar, Sears power mate carpet cleaner, Diet Rite Cola soda, Wella Balsam hair shampoo, Q-Tip swabs, Playtex girdles, Harlequin romance novels, and Vets dog food. Guest panelists are Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Smothers and Della Reese.#9529: TAKE MY ADVICE
Order1976-04-30, NBC, 25 min.
January 5th, 1976- June 11th, 1976. Kelly Lange hosted this daytime series, Monday thru Friday 12:30-12:55pm in which celebrities and their spouses suggested answers to problems submitted by the viewers. Commercials include: Guests are Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Adrienne Barbeau, Della Reese, and Tommy Smothers.1976-11-25, NBC, 120 min.
The 50th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, one of the world's largest parades, is presented by the U.S. based department store chain Macy's. The parade started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit (with both parades being four years younger than Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day Parade). The two-hour parade is held in Manhattan from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thanksgiving Day, and has been televised nationally on NBC since 1952. Employees at Macy's department stores have the option of marching in the parade. The 50th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade telecast live from New York City. Hosts: Ed McMahon, Shari Lewis, Della Reese, McLean Stevenson. The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, one of the world's largest parades, is presented by the U.S. based department store chain Macy's. The parade started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit (with both parades being four years younger than Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day Parade). The two-hour parade is held in Manhattan from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thanksgiving Day, and has been televised nationally on NBC since 1952. Employees at Macy's department stores have the option of marching in the parade 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.1977-10-26, NBC, 60 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 Steinberg. Final 60 minutes only.1978-03-14, WNBC, 27 min.
- Della Reese
- Lenny Baker
- Johnny Contardo
- Denny Greene
- Jocko Marcellino
- Danny McBride
- Chico Ryan
- Scott Simon
- Scott Powell
- Don York
- Jon Bauman
1977-1981 (SYNDICATED). A half-hour musical series, "Sha Na Na" was named for its hosts including Lenny Baker, Johnny Contardo, Denny Greene, Jocko Marcellino, Danny McBride, Chico Ryan, Scott Simon, Scott Powell, Don York, and Jon Bauman. Among those featured on the show were Jane Dulo, Pamela Myers, Avery Schreiber, Kenneth Mars, and Soupy Sales.1979-03-10, PBS, 90 min.
- Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Della Reese
- The Jordanaires
- The Happy Goodman Family
- Micki Fuhrman
- The Fisk Jubilee Singers
A SPECIAL PBS BROADCAST. A heart-lifting hand-clapping musical jubilee. Tennessee Ernie Ford and Della Reese headline a program that also features the Jordanaires (Elvis Presley's backup group), the Happy Goodman Family, newcomer Micki Fuhrman, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Musical selections include "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," "In the Garden (Tennessee Ernie Ford); "Stop and Smell the Roses," "Bye and Bye" (Della Reese); "I Wouldn't Take Nothin' for My Journey Now (Happy Goodman Family); "Deep River," "His Name So Sweet" (Fisk Jubilee Singers); and a Gospel medley by the Jordanaires.