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#916: CLOSE UP!: WHAT'S SO FUNNY

1962-06-12, WABC, 25 min.

Satire and the new comedians are examined with performances and commentary from Mort Sahl, Dick Gregory, Jules Feiffer, Al Capp, Robert Coughlan, and Albert Feldstein (MAD MAGAZINE), William Gaines, Bergen Evans and Benjamin DeMott.

#13684: BELL AND HOWELL CLOSE-UP! "WHAT'S SO FUNNY"

1962-06-12, ABC, min.

September 27, 1960-June 4, 1963
A series of reports, many by John Secondari and Robert Drew and his team (Richard Leacock, D.A.Pennebaker, Al Maysles), most notable YANKI NO, THE CHILDREN WERE WATCHING and ADVENTURES ON THE NEW FRONTIER,  in association with Time, Inc.
The series began in the fall of 1960 and ran in sporadic regular runs from 1961 through the middle of 1963.  


A documentary on current events satire.  Also, a look at President Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev.

Hosts: Dick Gregory and Mort Sahl.

#7132: FRANKLY JAZZ

1962-09-15, KTLA, 00 min.

8-4-62-?? 1963

Frankly Jazz was a thirty minute musical television program, produced in Los Angeles and broadcast on KTLA television in the early 1960's. Each program featured one or more prominent West Coast Jazz performers of the day. The program was hosted by jazz disk jockey Frank Evans. Regulars on the show included musicians Bud Shank, Gary Peacock, Larry Bunker, Terry Morel, Chico Guerrero and composer, arranger and pianist Clare Fischer. 

Guest is comedian Dick Gregory.

#295: HY GARDNER SHOW, THE

1962-10-28, WOR, 39 min.

Dick Gregory is interviewed for 21 minutes in Part I. In Part II, there is a 1957 repeat of an 18 minute interview with Eddie Cantor, and George Jessel.

#7225: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1963-03-01, NBC, 43 min.

September 21, 1962-September 10, 1965. 
After leaving the "Tonight" show in March 1962, Jack Paar returned that fall as host of a one hour Friday-night variety series.  

Opening monologue by Jack Paar with anecdotes related to his orchestra leader and long time friend, Jose Melies, and his family. 
Les Paul and Mary Ford sing "Waiting for the Sunrise," "Summertime," and "Hush Little Baby."

Alexander King makes his 160tha appearance with Jack Paar. He talks about his latest book, "Is There Life after Birth?"
He jokes about his medical escapades during his recent hospital stay. 

Dick Gregory is introduced by Paar who mentions how he discovered Gregory in 1960 when he was penniless. Paar narrates home movies of Dick Gregory and his wife Lillian. 

Dick Gregory stand-up routine is heard. 

At the desk Dick tells Jack what life is like being a negro comedian. 

The UK ensemble group Beyond the Fringe is introduced by Jack Paar. The group comprised of Alan Bennett, Jonathan Miller, Peter Cook and  Dudley Moore perform. 

Announcer is Jim Lucas.

#14017: VOICES IN THE HEADLINES: ABC RADIO NEWS

1963-03-31, ABC, min.

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of the week's news: two survive a seven-week ordeal 
in the northern wilderness of Alaska, a US freighter is attacked by Cuban MIGS, anti-Castro exiles continue sneak raids on Cuba,-Washington tries to deter it, Moscow protests such provocations, Latin-American political problem, Hubert Humphrey warns about the threat of communism in the US, racial strife and violence in Greenwood, Mississippi as negroes try to register, southerners blame communists for the trouble, Dick Gregory comments, Senator Allen Ellender says negroes need whites to govern them both in Africa and the USA, funds wasted in certain foreign aid-the US tries to cut budget-comment by Senator Humphrey and Charles Halleck, Labor Secretary Williard Wirtz defends youth bill, the New York City newspaper strike is over after 114 days.

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25 minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.

#14034: VOICES IN THE HEADLINES: ABC RADIO NEWS

1963-04-07, ABC, 23 min.

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of this week's news: Communication link between the White House and the Kremlin be set up, the Russians launch a rocket to the moon, probably a failure, Soviet-Chinese split widens, Khrushchev having troubles at home, possible ouster, A Russian MIG fires on a private plane over West Germany, the US is against anti-Castro raids in Cuba fearing Soviet reprisals, etc, Senator Barry Goldwater comments on "timidity" of the US Government, negroes stage protests in the south- seek voter registration tests, Dick Gregory in comic mood, birth control program under fire in Illinois, RR labor problems, TV rating system is criticized by FCC's Newton Minnow, Bob Hope gets an award.   

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25 minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.

#14078: NBC NEWS, THE

1963-05-06, NBC, min.

Topics: 750 negroes including comedian Dick Gregory are arrested in Birmingham racial crisis, Congressman Adam Clayton Powell predicts blood-letting in Washington, President Kennedy appoints General Curtis Lemay as Chief Of Staff.

#14094: DICK GREGORY AND BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA RACIAL CRISIS

1963-05-14, , min.

Dick Gregory

Negro comedian Dick Gregory, released from jail, talks to followers in Birmingham, Alabama.

#14152: RADIO NEWS

1963-06-08, , min.

Topics: John Profumo scandal in England, Dr. Stephen Ward arrested-he introduced party girl Christine Keeler to cabinet minister John Profumo, Lena Horne, and Dick Gregory to lead negro protests in Alabama, violence in Lexington, Kentucky, 
Ahmed Ben Bella will aid Angolan rebels, possible female cosmonauts in Russia.

#14174: ABC NEWS

1963-06-08, ABC, min.

  John Profumo  scandal in England; Stephen Ward, who introduced party girl Christine Keeler to cabinet minister Profumo, arrested;
Lena Horne and Dick Gregory to lead Negro protests in Alabama; Violence in the South (Lexington) in Algeria; Ben Bella will aide Africans with Angolan rebels; Possible female cosmonaut in Russia.

#V10: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1963-08-23, NBC, min.

     September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965

Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films.  

Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. 

Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. 

After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of  producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).

#14269: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1963-08-23, NBC, min.

September 21st, 1962- September 10th, 1965 (NBC)

A Friday night variety series starring Jack Paar. Jonathan Winters was a frequent guest on the show.


Guests include author Alexander King and comedian Dick Gregory.

#14276: CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH ON WASHINGTON, THE

1963-08-28, , 150 min.

SPECIAL REPORTS RECORDED ARE INTERLACED IN THESE AUDIO AIR CHECKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, STATIONS INTERRUPTING REGULAR PROGRAMMING, IN REAL TIME, AS EVENTS OCCUR. BROADCAST HEARD FROM WINS RADIO NEWS, ABC TELEVISION, WNBC RADIO, AND NBC TELEVISION. COVERAGE BEGINS AT 9:30 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

On the day of this unprecedented extraordinary March on Washington, an estimated quarter of a million demonstrators planned to gather a the Washington Monument in the nation's capital. People from all walks of life and distances are taking part in a Jobs and Freedom March sponsored by six major civil-rights groups in the country. their goal: "A massive, peaceful and democratic demonstration as evidence of he need for the Federal government to take action on civil rights."

Howard K. Smith and Richard Bates report at the Lincoln Memorial. Ed Silverman reports on the parade march passing the White House, describing different groups who are marching. Jackie Robinson is heard...reports regarding the strength of the crowd now reaching 100,000 people...Eli Abel reports. Robert McCormack reports on Marian Anderson, singer. Advertisements for Freedom Land and the new Jerry Lewis show, and The Sunday Night Movie are heard.

Frank McGee reports on the crowds as they reach the Lincoln Memorial. Ray Scherer at the Lincoln Memorial waiting for leaders to arrive anticipates the program will start at 1:30 pm. He describes details of the program. Martin Agronsky reports and interviews Norman Thomas of the Socialist Party, who praises the March. Richard Bates interviews Burt Lancaster. ABC NEWS journalist Lisa Howard interviews James Baldwin at the Washington Monument. He states that this day is a turning point, and that "Americans will grow up." Report on the many buses arriving with people who are heard singing, "We Shall Overcome." At 11:20 am an up to the hour report from Jim Groden.

Russ Ward interviews Marlon Brando at the Lincoln Memorial (recorded earlier). Joe Michaels reports observations from a Mobile Unit during drive around the surrounding area of Washington D.C. Dick Gregory speaks to the crowd. Bob Dylan, Joan Biaz sing the spiritual song, "Hold ON." Burt Lancaster at the microphone..."The hour which we came approaches." He reads a scroll consisting of 1,500 supporters of the March. Announcements of the names of the speakers who will preside shortly are stated. Introduction of Harry Belafonte who reads some of the names on the scroll, including Marlon Brando, Tony Franciosa, Sammy Davis Jr., Steve Cochran, Robert Ryan, Sidney Poiter, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Paul Newman, Charlton Heston, Lena Horne, Ruby Dee, others. Harry
Belafonte reads the pledge in its entirety, called "FREEDOM FOR ALL-THE AMERICAN DREAM." Marlon Brando is interviewed and states that "...all of us have been remiss in not voicing out..." On the podium Philip Randolph speaks, and introduces Camilla Williams who sings the National Anthem. Invocation by Patrick O'Doyle who sates, "This is the largest demonstration in the history of this nation." Additional reports from different stations. Miss Daisy Bates gives a special award to Rosa Parks. Walter Reuther speaks, as well as Floyd McKissick, National Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality...speaking for James Farmer who is in prison.

Senator Strom Thurmond from South Carolina voices his opinions...thinks that the March on Washington is unnecessary!

Howard K. Smith gives a commentary. Richard Bates reports, stating that the rally should wind up at around 4:40 pm. Freedom song is heard, "Freedom is Worth Shouting About." Mahalia Jackson sings a song requested by Dr. Martin Luther King, "I've Been Duped and I've Been Scared." A. Philip Randolph speaks abut the movement and those individuals whom have been devoted to the cause. Introduction of "moral leader of our nation," Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who gives his iconic 16 minute "I Have a Dream" speech.

#14276B: MARCH ON WASHINGTON, THE

1963-08-28, WGBH, 900 min.

THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM - 1963 LIVE BROADCAST FROM THE EDUCATIONAL RADIO NETWORK (ERN).

This 15 hour treasure of archived programming, retained by WGBH, has been processed, refined, improved with continuity (extraneous master material eliminated), by Phil Gries.

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was originally broadcast live across the Educational Radio Network (known as ERN, a precursor to NPR which established itself in 1971) on August 28, 1963. The coverage began at 9am and continued for 15 uninterrupted hours, until Midnight. The live broadcast was heard on 89.7 WGBH Boston Public Radio, a member of the network and an active participant in the broadcast.

INCLUDED IN THE DAYS EVENTS AND RECORDED:

9am-10am-Introduction by anchor George Geesey, who reports from various locations by ERN staff. Pre-program entertainment from the stage at the Washington Monument grounds.

10am-11am-Interviews with participants, music from the stage Joan Baez, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Odetta. Segment also includes various interviews including with George W. Goodman, clergy from Acton, Mass., and an update from police headquarters.

11am-Noon-Bob Dylan sings. Comments from Bayard Rustin, Jackie Robinson. President John F Kennedy press conference clips, various on-the-spot interviews with marchers.

Noon to 1:00pm-Reports of the actual March, along with pre-recorded "reflections" on the meaning of the march by Roy Wilkins. Pre-recorded interview with John A. Volpe, former Massachusetts governor. Interview with Norman Thomas.

1:00pm-2:00pm-Interview with Marlon Brando. Pre-recorded interviews with Senator Paul Douglas (D-IL), Senator Kenneth Keating (R-NY), Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, Josephine Baker, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Dr Ralph Bunche, and Dick Gregory. Bob Dylan sings Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Len Chandler and Stuart Scharf sing, "Keep Your Eyes On The Prize." Interviews with Burt Lancaster and Harry Belafonte.

2:00pm-4:15pm - THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE MARCH:

Camilla Williams sings The National Anthem.
A. Philip Randolph introduction.
Daisy Bates speaks.
Dr. Eugene Carson Blake remarks.
Marion Anderson sings.
John Lewis speaks.
Walter Reuther remarks.
James Farmer (imprisoned) remarks read by Floyd McKissick).
Eva Jessye Choir perform.
Whitney Young remarks.
Roy Wilkins speaks
Mahalia Jackson sings.
Rabbi Joachim Prinz remarks.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. introduction by A. Philip Randolph.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks.
Bayard Rustin reads demands.
A. Philip Randolph reads pledge.
Dr. Benjamin E Mays of Morehouse College gives closing benediction.

4:15pm-5:30pm-Demonstrators leaving, clean-up logistics, singing replays of Bayard Rustin reading the list of demands and A. Philip Randolph reading the march pledge, pre-recorded comments by James Farmer, recorded interview with Senator Hubert Humphrey, recorded report with G. Mennen Williams, pre-recorded report form Voice of America reporter Robert Rodden, Isaiah Minkoff interview, follow-up on earlier report of food poisoning pre-recorded statement from Louis Fox.

5:30pm-6:30pm-Commentaries on the march, problems of dispersal, pre-recorded telephone interview with Arthur Miller, live interview with Thomas Adel Queener (Ghana), discussion with psychiatrists Dr. Frank Abram Hale and Dr. Elizabeth Davis, press conference on White House meeting of top 10 march leaders with President John F. Kennedy.

6:30pm-7;00pm-Myron Spencer reports the news "Backgrounds." Myron Spence, director of the graduate school of business at Northeastern University with guest Dr. William C Kvaraceus, director of youth studies at the Lincoln Filenes Center and professor of education at Tufts University.

7:00pm-9:00pm-WGBH's Bill Cavness introduces excerpts from the afternoon's official ceremony from the Lincoln Memorial.

9:00pm-10:30pm-Panel discussion on the implications of the Freedom March on Washington. Moderator Geoffrey Godsell, editorial writer for The Christian Science Monitor, with his guests, Heywood Burns, author of "The Voices of Negro Protest in America", William Higgs, civil rights consultant and representative of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee on the Leadership Conference of Civil Rights, and William Goldsmith, assistant professor of politics at Brandies University.

10:30pm-11:00pm-Reflections on The March by ERN reporters who covered it. Anchor George Geesey with Malcolm Davis, Arnold Shaw, Al Hulsen, Cal Mositer, Jeff Giley, and David Edwards. Bob Medgar Evers, Charles P. McLean, director of public relations for the E.O. Elks, and Massachusetts Attorney General, Edward Brook.

11:00-Midnight- One hour WGBH News retrospective.

NOTE: The original archived complete 15 hour broadcast was recorded on 10 reels of 1/4" tape. WGBH took the lead related to coverage, though it was basically hosted out of Washington, D.C. This affiliate station was more stable than many of the others which were run mostly by college students.

There are many compromised audio issues in the archived reels. Performances on stage in many cases were recorded at much lower volumes and many speeches were recorded "off mike." Similar issues related to the volume exist when reporters at the scene are talking and then vast changes in volume are heard when switching to anchors who would report on follow up details and the dissemination of events that were happening and scheduled to occur.

The original recordings in some cases were poorly recorded in the first place at the time of the live broadcast. Whomever was controlling the sound mix of the varied broadcast audio feeds allowed, at times, for the ambiance of the crowd to overpower a performer on stage.

There existed at the time during transfers, dubbing, etc. other recording issues related to the archived tapes themselves which created level inconsistencies. Also, it must be remembered that THE EDUCATIONAL RADIO NETWORK at that time were comprised of NOT seasoned and experienced professionals like some of the other personnel employees working at the major networks.

Many of the above issues, related above, have been improved by Phil Gries after many hours of equalizing and remastering the entire broadcast. What now exists as archived at Archival Television Audio, Inc.is the best version known to exist.

#14276C: CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH ON WASHINGTON, THE

1963-08-28, , 46 min.

*Highlights
from ATA #14276 which runs 150 minutes.
Some of the names notated here may be omitted from this condensed version which runs 46 minutes.

SPECIAL REPORTS RECORDED ARE INTERLACED IN THESE AUDIO AIR CHECKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, STATIONS INTERRUPTING REGULAR PROGRAMMING, IN REAL TIME, AS EVENTS OCCUR. BROADCAST HEARD FROM WINS RADIO NEWS, ABC TELEVISION, WNBC RADIO, AND NBC TELEVISION. COVERAGE BEGINS AT 9:30 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

On the day of this unprecedented extraordinary March on Washington, an estimated quarter of a million demonstrators planned to gather a the Washington Monument in the nation's capital. People from all walks of life and distances are taking part in a Jobs and Freedom March sponsored by six major civil-rights groups in the country. their goal: "A massive, peaceful and democratic demonstration as evidence of he need for the Federal government to take action on civil rights."

Howard K. Smith and Richard Bates report at the Lincoln Memorial. Ed Silverman reports on the parade march passing the White House, describing different groups who are marching. Jackie Robinson is heard...reports regarding the strength of the crowd now reaching 100,000 people...Eli Abel reports. Robert McCormack reports on Marian Anderson, singer. Advertisements for Freedom Land and the new Jerry Lewis show, and The Sunday Night Movie are heard.

Frank McGee reports on the crowds as they reach the Lincoln Memorial. Ray Scherer at the Lincoln Memorial waiting for leaders to arrive anticipates the program will start at 1:30 pm. He describes details of the program. Martin Agronsky reports and interviews Norman Thomas of the Socialist Party, who praises the March. Richard Bates interviews Burt Lancaster. ABC NEWS journalist Lisa Howard interviews James Baldwin at the Washington Monument. He states that this day is a turning point, and that "Americans will grow up." Report on the many buses arriving with people who are heard singing, "We Shall Overcome." At 11:20 am an up to the hour report from Jim Groden.

Russ Ward interviews Marlon Brando at the Lincoln Memorial (recorded earlier). Joe Michaels reports observations from a Mobile Unit during drive around the surrounding area of Washington D.C. Dick Gregory speaks to the crowd. Bob Dylan, Joan Biaz sing the spiritual song, "Hold ON." Burt Lancaster at the microphone..."The hour which we came approaches." He reads a scroll consisting of 1,500 supporters of the March. Announcements of the names of the speakers who will preside shortly are stated. Introduction of Harry Belafonte who reads some of the names on the scroll, including Marlon Brando, Tony Franciosa, Sammy Davis Jr., Steve Cochran, Robert Ryan, Sidney Poiter, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Paul Newman, Charlton Heston, Lena Horne, Ruby Dee, others. Harry
Belafonte reads the pledge in its entirety, called "FREEDOM FOR ALL-THE AMERICAN DREAM." Marlon Brando is interviewed and states that "...all of us have been remiss in not voicing out..." On the podium Philip Randolph speaks, and introduces Camilla Williams who sings the National Anthem. Invocation by Patrick O'Doyle who sates, "This is the largest demonstration in the history of this nation." Additional reports from different stations. Miss Daisy Bates gives a special award to Rosa Parks. Walter Reuther speaks, as well as Floyd McKissick, National Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality...speaking for James Farmer who is in prison.

Senator Strom Thurmond from South Carolina voices his opinions...thinks that the March on Washington is unnecessary!

Howard K. Smith gives a commentary. Richard Bates reports, stating that the rally should wind up at around 4:40 pm. Freedom song is heard, "Freedom is Worth Shouting About." Mahalia Jackson sings a song requested by Dr. Martin Luther King, "I've Been Duped and I've Been Scared." A. Philip Randolph speaks abut the movement and those individuals whom have been devoted to the cause. Introduction of "moral leader of our nation," Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who gives his iconic 16 minute "I Have a Dream" speech.

#14931: CBS MORNING NEWS WITH MIKE WALLACE, THE

1965-08-13, CBS, 10 min.

The second night of negro rioting in Watts district of Los Angeles, 100 are injured, comedian Dick Gregory is injured, people are stoned and cars are burned, stores are looted by mobs, Martin Luther King on ending Vietnam war as an intermediary, New York City greets the Beatles.

#6949A: ABC STAGE 67; A TIME FOR LAUGHTER

1967-04-06, ABC, ?? min.

September 14, 1966 - May 11, 1967. A potpourri of assorted specials with no regular host. Included were variety, dramas, and occasional documentaries.


Produced by Harry Belafonte

#15476: CBS RADIO NEWS: WORLD THIS WEEK, THE

1967-12-30, CBS, 20 min.

The sentencing of seven for the 1964 civil rights murders, comment from Dick Gregory. Reed Collins subs for Alexander Kendrick.

#15490: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:

1968-01-03, SYN, 12 min.

October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).

Guest: 35-year-old comedian Dick Gregory who lost 49 ibs as a result of a twenty-day food feast in protest of the Vietnam war.

#15650: CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE, THE

1968-03-19, CBS, 29 min.

Nelson Rockefeller still a presidential candidate, press conference, playtex commercial, Eric Sevareid reports on the presidential campaign, Dick Gregory to lead protest at the Democratic convention, commercial for Dristan, President Johnson has no plans to appoint a commission to evaluate Vietnam policy, new tomb in Egypt 2300 BC, Frank Kern reports, Gold Reserves now freed, no longer 25% requirement to back, Bill McGlocklin reports from Hamburg, Germany, "Fiddler On The Roof" now playing. 

Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.

#15769: CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE, THE

1968-04-15, CBS, 29 min.

President Johnson in Hawaii
Vietnam report with Charles Collingwood
West Berlin demonstrations succeed
Soviet Union nuclear weapons increase
Dick Gregory against demonstrating at Chicago convention
Robert Kennedy spending more TV ad money
USSR space report
Eric Sevareid on UN talks.

Walter Cronkite host: Some commercials

#16288: NET JOURNAL

1970-01-05, WNET, min.

Dick Gregory

Comic and civil-rights champion Dick Gregory explains his philosophy in a lecture filmed at the University  of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The talk (which takes pot shots at Democracy, non-violence, white history, black anti-semitism and black studies) is basically the same as "Dick Gregory:The Light Side;The Dark Side." The record was deemed by one critic as the "most lucid, forceful, and witty discourse about racism in America yet on record." Also Gregory's reflections on the younger generation he's aiming to reach.

#16403: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE

1970-08-26, CBS, 40 min.

October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.

From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.

NOTE: A rare interview with Willie Sutton who relates many anecdotes about his Bank Robbing escapades. 

Guests: Zsa Zsa Gabor, Willie Sutton, Dick Gregory.

#9967: DAVID FROST SHOW, THE

1970-09-02, SYN, 20 min.

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 (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. 

Actor and comedian Dick Gregory is the guest. He discusses pot, racism, politics and other subjects. 

This program is a 20-minute excerpt.

#10979: PEACE MARCH PROTEST IN WASHINGTON DC

1971-07-27, , min.

Dick Gregory

Over 175,000 protesters March on the Capital in Washington, DC   
demanding an immediate end to the Vietnam war. Among the protesters was comedian and political activist Dick Gregory.

#17261: ABC WIDE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT: "COMEDY NEWS"

1973-03-14, ABC, 85 min.

TV news shows are lampooned in this four-part pilot series (airing now through Friday in the 11:30 to 1 AM time period). 
The comedy news staff: Stan Freberg,  Mort Sahl, Bob and Ray, Richard Pryor, Kenneth Mars, Fannie Flagg, Marion Mercer, Anthony Holland, Each show ends with "A Bedtime Story" sketch.

Joan Rivers reports on the new permissiveness, and Ronnie Graham plays a rain-making Indian chief. A new religious cult is among the topics lampooned.

#2985: HELEN REDDY SHOW, THE

1973-08-09, WNBC, 51 min.

June 28, 1973-August 16, 1973. Helen Reddy hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Flip Wilson Show."    

At the end of the show, Helen Reddy and Mort Sahl take questions from the audience.

#8760: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:

1976-05-26, 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 Hamilton, Joe, Frank, and Reynolds, Charleton Heston, Valerie Perrine, and Dick Gregory.

#7731: BLACK ATHLETES HALL OF FAME AWARDS, THE: FOURTH ANNUAL

1977-08-15, WAST, 90 min.

The Fourth annual Black Athletes Hall of Fame Award presentation broadcast on ABC affiliate station WAST from 11:30pm to 1:00am.
The  award ceremony occurred in June 1977 in New York.  
Honored sports figures, include Wilt Chamberlain and O.J. Simpson. The program features a taped salute from President Jimmy Carter and performances by guests, including,
Alan King, Billy Paul, Chuck Mangione, Al Green, Dick Gregory and Richie Havens.

Host: Bill Cosby

30 records found for Dick Gregory

#916: CLOSE UP!: WHAT'S SO FUNNY

1962-06-12, WABC, 25 min.

#13684: BELL AND HOWELL CLOSE-UP! "WHAT'S SO FUNNY"

1962-06-12, ABC, min.

#7132: FRANKLY JAZZ

1962-09-15, KTLA, 00 min.

#295: HY GARDNER SHOW, THE

1962-10-28, WOR, 39 min.

#7225: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1963-03-01, NBC, 43 min.

#14017: VOICES IN THE HEADLINES: ABC RADIO NEWS

1963-03-31, ABC, min.

#14034: VOICES IN THE HEADLINES: ABC RADIO NEWS

1963-04-07, ABC, 23 min.

#14078: NBC NEWS, THE

1963-05-06, NBC, min.

#14094: DICK GREGORY AND BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA RACIAL CRISIS

1963-05-14, , min.

#14152: RADIO NEWS

1963-06-08, , min.

#14174: ABC NEWS

1963-06-08, ABC, min.

#V10: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1963-08-23, NBC, min.

#14269: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE

1963-08-23, NBC, min.

#14276: CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH ON WASHINGTON, THE

1963-08-28, , 150 min.

#14276B: MARCH ON WASHINGTON, THE

1963-08-28, WGBH, 900 min.

#14276C: CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH ON WASHINGTON, THE

1963-08-28, , 46 min.

#14931: CBS MORNING NEWS WITH MIKE WALLACE, THE

1965-08-13, CBS, 10 min.

#6949A: ABC STAGE 67; A TIME FOR LAUGHTER

1967-04-06, ABC, ?? min.

#15476: CBS RADIO NEWS: WORLD THIS WEEK, THE

1967-12-30, CBS, 20 min.

#15490: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:

1968-01-03, SYN, 12 min.

#15650: CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE, THE

1968-03-19, CBS, 29 min.

#15769: CBS EVENING NEWS WITH WALTER CRONKITE, THE

1968-04-15, CBS, 29 min.

#16288: NET JOURNAL

1970-01-05, WNET, min.

#16403: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE

1970-08-26, CBS, 40 min.

#9967: DAVID FROST SHOW, THE

1970-09-02, SYN, 20 min.

#10979: PEACE MARCH PROTEST IN WASHINGTON DC

1971-07-27, , min.

#17261: ABC WIDE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT: "COMEDY NEWS"

1973-03-14, ABC, 85 min.

#2985: HELEN REDDY SHOW, THE

1973-08-09, WNBC, 51 min.

#8760: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:

1976-05-26, SYN, 90 min.

#7731: BLACK ATHLETES HALL OF FAME AWARDS, THE: FOURTH ANNUAL

1977-08-15, WAST, 90 min.