1958-12-09, NBC, 46 min.
October 1st, 1957-March 17th, 1959
An hour-long variety series starring singer Eddie Fisher. It alternated bi-weekly with the George Gobel Show. During the 1957-58 season, Gobel was a permanent guest star on Fischer's show and Fisher did the same on Gobel's show.
Guests: George Burns, Jane Powell, Dick Shawn.
1962-04-09, ABC, 00 min.
The Edie Adams Show, an Emmy Award winning SPECIAL, was a pilot for future Edie Adam's monthly SPECIALS...a total of eight half hour broadcasts were televised on ABC television, premiering October 23, 1962, followed by broadcasts on December 13, 1962, January 20, 1963, February 26, 1963, March 17, 1963, April 19, 1963, May 28, 1963, June 18, 1963 and called "Here's Edie."
The broadcasts continued the following season, becoming a bi-weekly series on Sept 26th, 1963, alternating with the Sid Caesar Show.
On this special composer-pianist Andre Previn and comic Dick Shawn are guests. Edie sings "Bilbao song," "My Ship," "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street" and a vocalise (singing without words) of a medley of well-known numbers. she also does comedy impressions of Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Ruby Keeler and Jeanette MacDonald, and joins Dick Shawn in a comedy sketch. Andre Previn in performs a selection of Gershwin tunes. Peer Metz conducts.
1963-05-28, WABC, 27 min.
The Edie Adams Show, an Emmy Award winning SPECIAL, was a pilot for future Edie Adam's monthly SPECIALS...a total of eight half hour broadcasts were televised on ABC television, premiering October 23, 1962, followed by broadcasts on December 13, 1962, January 20, 1963, February 26, 1963, March 17, 1963, April 19, 1963, May 28, 1963, June 18, 1963 and called "Here's Edie."
7TH SPECIAL of the season.
1966-03-21, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1966-09-18, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1966-10-19, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob Hope is joined by 16 fellow comedians for this special spy spoof.
They are Milton Berle, Don Adams, Red Buttons, Johnny Carson, Jack Carter, Bill
Cosby, Wally Cox, Bill Dana, Jimmy Durante, Shecky Greene, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Soupy Sales, Dick Shawn, and Jonathan Winters.
1967-03-16, WABC, 51 min.
September 14, 1966-May 11, 1967.
This was an umbrella title for a potpourri of assorted specials. Anne Bancroft and Dick Shawn star in this two-character musical satire. Broadway's Betty Comden/Adolph Green team ("Singin' in the Rain," "On the Town") wrote the book and lyrics, which parody the fears and fantasies of a young woman on the brink of matrimony.
Music by Jule Styne, who previously collaborated with conden and Green on Boradway's "Bells Are Ringing" and "Subways Are for Sleeping."
Songs performed include:
"I'm Getting Married, " "Venezia," "Love is Our Umbrella," "Roots,"--------------------Anne Bancroft
"Forbidden Fruit"-----------Anne Bancroft, Dick Shawn
NOTE: Out of the 26 ABC STAGE 67 program series only "I'm Getting Married" is not extant and preserved as video at The Paley Center and other resources.
This ATA television audio direct line recording created at the time of the original broadcast is the only known broadcast record of this program.
1967-04-16, NBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
Dupe of # 1227 and repeat of 9-18-66.
1967-05-11, NBC, 00 min.
A special revival of the Colgate Comedy Hour.
Dupe Of 1020.
1967-05-11, WNBC, 52 min.
An hour of comedy with Carl Reiner, Mel
Brooks, Phyllis Diller, Shelley Berman, Dick Shawn, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Edie Adams, Kaye Ballard, and Nanette Fabray.
1967-07-23, WCBS, 52 min.
July 2, 1967-September 3, 1967. Hosted by Rowlf the Muppet. The comedy duo of Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber and the Doodletown Pipers were also featured.
1967-10-13, ABC, 38 min.
September 8, 1967-September 20, 1968.
Presented on "OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD." This prime time hour was an anthology series of films for children. It was hosted by cartoon characters from "The Wizard Of Oz."
From the ABC series "Off To See The Wizard." An anthology series of films for children.
An Original family musical about a spoilsport who wants to ban
Mother Goose as a bad influence on children.
Songs include, "Music Lover," "Jack Be Nimble," "After the Fall," "Put a Penny By," and "Lovenberry Tree."
In this episode, William H. Berry, spoilsport head of the board of education, wants to ban Mother Goose, as a bad influence on children. Will Rhyme and reason prevail? Mother Goose turns Berry into a little boy and takes him on a tour of her domain.
Written and produced by Frank Peppiatt. Music by Sherman Edwards. Lyrics by Ruth Batchelor.
NOTE: This is the only broadcast record, in any media form, known to be extant of this ambitious addition in this series which presented a great percentage of programming consisting of previously releases motion pictures and not creative programming made specifically for this series.
1967-11-28, NBC, 58 min.
Vin Scully calls the play by play of this first annual (only time) televised softball game, pitting major league baseball players against celebrities. Jerry Lewis does the color commentary in the booth alongside Scully.
1967-11-28, NBC, 58 min.
Vin Scully calls the play by play of this first annual (only time) televised softball game, pitting major league baseball players against celebrities. Jerry Lewis does the color commentary in the booth along side of Scully.
Dupe of # 6971
1969-01-07, WABC, 52 min.
September 24, 1968-May 20, 1969. This was the "Sex And The Married Man" broadcast. Television's only musical comedy series. "That's Life" starred Robert Morse and E.J. Peaker. Also featured were Shelley Berman and Kay Medford.
1969-06-24, 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: Apollo 10 Astronauts Eugene Cernan, Thomas Stafford, and John Young. They discuss their reactions to the last Apollo mission which brought them back to Earth May 26th, 1969. New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller joins the discussion. Dick Shawn does a stand-up and converses with Johnny at the desk.
This program is joined in progress.
1969-09-16, WCBS, 52 min.
July 15, 1969-September 16, 1969. This was the final broadcast of the series. This 1969 variety show, starring Liberace, originated in London and featured guest stars and two regulars, Richard Wattis and Georgina Moon, who portrayed Liberace's butler and maid in a regular sketch sequence each week.
1969-10-11, WABC, 52 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."
1970-02-18, WCBS, 60 min.
First TV Special for Anne Bancroft. The Multi-faceted female personality is etched in cameos featuring Anne Bancroft and a star-studded assemblage of gentlemen friends. Anne Bancroft, Dick Shawn, John McGiver, Jack Cassidy, Lee J. Cobb, David Susskind
1970-02-26, WABC, 52 min.
February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
1971-00-00, NBC, min.
A rehearsal tape for "Dames At Sea" starring Ann-Margret, Anne Meara, Dick Shawn and others.
"Dames At Sea" is a 1971 musical television special Starring Ann-Margret, Anne Meara, Ann Miller, Dick Shawn, Fred Gwynn, Harvey Evans and Nicole Barth.
Story of a chorus-girl who travels by bus from the Midwest to New York City, steps into a Broadway role and becomes a star.
Note: Presented by the Bell System Family Theatre. Television version provided flashy sets, full orchestrations, and a small brigade of dancer.
1971-11-15, WNBC, 51 min.
TV adaptation of the off-Broadway spoof
of the 1930's movie musical extravaganzas. Cast includes Ann-Margret, Ann Miller, Anne Meara, Dick Shawn, Fred Gwynne, & Harvey Evans.
1974-08-01, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.
1976-01-28, 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.
Johnny's guests are Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Louie Nye, Dick Shawn, Andy Kaufman, and Charo.
1976-05-18, WABC, 52 min.
A strong cast in a quartet of comedy playlets.
In Murray Schisgal's "Natasha Kovolina Pipishinsky," Alan Arkin is a married lawyer who has been stepping out with a young Russian ballerina (Kay Mazzo of the New York City Ballet). Alan King is the friend who advises him against the affair.
In Neil Simon's "A Quiet War," Zero Mostel and Peter Ustinov play a Russian odd couple-a retired general and admiral who wage a war of words over what makes "the perfect lunch."
King portrays a rueful dentist in Herb Gardner's "Word of Mouth." While working on a patient (Christopher Hewett), the dentist laments his failed marriage and his unemployed son, who "found himself three years ago, and has ever since been deeply engrossed in losing himself again."
Ustinov (the hour's director) wrote "Swordplay," a Bicentennial entry set in a New England barn in 1776. Dick Shawn plays a lonesome Revolutionary who sneaks up on a Redcoat colonel (Cyril Ritchard)-for a chat.
1978-09-24, WCBS, 52 min.
September 24, 1978-October 8, 1978. An hour variety show starring Mary Tyler Moore. "Mary" opened to lackluster ratings and dismal reviews, and was abruptly pulled off the air after only three showings. Also featured on the series were Dick Shawn, Jim Hampton, Judy Kahan, Michael Keaton, Swoosie Kurtz, and David Letterman.
1978-10-08, WCBS, 52 min.
September 24, 1978-October 8, 1978. An hour variety show starring Mary Tyler Moore. "Mary" opened to lackluster ratings and dismal reviews, and was abruptly pulled off the air after only three showings. Also featured on the series were Dick Shawn, Jim Hampton, Judy Kahan, Michael Keaton, Swoosie Kurtz, and David Letterman.
1981-02-22, WNEW, 60 min.
Guests are singer Lynn Anderson, Rich Little, George Segal, comic Dick Shawn and Conrad Janis and the Unlisted Beverly Hills Jazz Band. Cameo appearances by Carol Burnett, Steve Lawrence, and Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy and Ted Lange from "The Love Boat." Music includes "The Rose," "Proud Mary."
1984-03-14, NBC, 60 min.
Celebrities roast Mr. T. (Lawrence Tero).
1986-03-17, , 92 min.
The Friar's Club Roast actor Roger Moore.
Host/Master of Ceremonies:: Frank Sinatra.
Roger Moore roasted in NYC on March 17, 1986 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and named Man of the Year by the New York Friars. Roasters include William B Williams, whom Frank Sinatra salutes and welcomes him back to the Friars after his illness which would take his life only four and half months later (Aug. 3, 1986), James Mellon-British Ambassador, Angie Dickinson, George Segal, Larry Rivers Dixieland Band, Cliff Robertson, Dean Martin sings “When You're Roger”, Cary Grant, Milton Berle, Dick Shawn, Roger Moore.
Adult Language.