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1954-11-09, WNBC, min.
TEX AND JINX Radio & Television BROADCAST HISTORY: April 22, 1946- February 27, 1959. WEAF (WNBC, WRCA), New York weekdays at 8:30 A.M. until 1954; at 1:00pm,1954-1955; then at 6:30 and 10:35pm until July 31, 1958, moving briefly to WOR, broadcasting at 2:15pm. In addition to the Kollmars (Dorothy Kilgallen and husband Richard Kollmar) and the Fitzgeralds (Pegeen and husband Ed Fitzgerald), another well-recognized New York couple, newlyweds Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg, added their own bread-and-bacon banter to the local airwaves between 1946 and 1959. Their gabfest, initially Hi Jinx but later revised to Tex and Jinx, was beamed over WEAF which was subsequently re-lettered WNBC and later WRCA. In limited doses, the flagship outlet of the National Broadcasting Company transmitted Meet Tex and Jinx to the whole country during 1947 and 1948. Tex and Jinx devoted most of their airtime to lofty and noble concepts, visitors and sidebars. Tex and Jinx [on WEAF-WNBC-WRCA] were interviewing Bernard Baruch, Margaret Truman, or Ethel Waters…. McCrary built the show on the assumption that the early morning audience was not stupid, as programmers generally assumed; that people in general had fresher minds and were more open to serious topics at the beginning of the day.” Their joint radio venture began in April 1946 just 10 months following their nuptials (June 10, 1945). Launched as a breakfast feature, the series later shifted to afternoons and finally into the evening hours before departing the ether a dozen years afterward. They were branded by one journalist “Mr. Brains and Mrs. Beauty.” In early 1947 NBC put them on its television network as a portion of a Sunday evening quarter-hour dubbed Bristol-Myers Tele-Varieties. “The McCrarys were naturals for TV,” wrote a reviewer, “with their combination of friendly chatter, interviews, and features.” That summer the web awarded them an exclusive Sunday night half-hour format under the appellation At Home with Tex and Jinx. A decade later, in the 1957-58 season, the duo hosted a daytime NBC-TV showcase, The Tex and Jinx Show. When hepatitis sidetracked Falkenburg in 1958 from their broadcast commitments, McCrary carried on solo on their radio show for another couple of years. In the 1980s, however, the couple separated, remaining on genial terms. McCrary died in New York on July 29, 2003 and Falkenburg expired just 29 days later in the same city, on August 27, 2003. NOTE:: The scores of TEX AND JINX SHOWS archived by Archival Television Audio, Inc. were originally obtained as original 16" Electronic Discs from Barry Farber, producer of the show (1957-1959), in 1960 after he had begun his own career in front of the mike at WINS Radio. These discs were subsequently transferred to 1/4" reel to reel tape, and then disposed. These broadcasts are rare and represent the largest known collection of TEX AND JINX extant broadcasts in the world. Today's Guests: Former Vice President Alben Barkley, Florence Henderson.1955-03-27, CBS, 26 min.
- Richard Rodgers
- Ed Sullivan
- John Raitt
- Celeste Holm
- Florence Henderson
- Barbara Cook
- Perry Como
- Oscar Hammerstein
- Ricard Collette
- Gary Wright
- Robert Kear
- Augustana Collge Choir
June 20, 1948 - May 30, 1971 ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE, (TOAST OF THE TOWN) Television's longest-running variety series. Originally, titled, TOAST OF THE TOWN, the name of the series changed on September 18, 1955, to THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Most remembered for introducing many stand-up comedians, and musical acts, including The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beatles. Most of the 1,087 broadcasts, encompassing 10,000 performers, have been archived. The major exceptions are the first half-year of shows circa 1948 of which a few kinescope excerpts survive. The ED SULLIVAN SHOW was a spectacular show-case that for twenty-three years entertained the American family. In its prime, more than thirty million viewers, young and old, tuned in at the same time to view popular culture. On this show, Ed Sullivan salutes the Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein play OKLAHOMA acknowledging its 12 anniversary. Hammerstein is interviewed by Ed Sullivan.
1958-11-26, ABC, 00 min.
September 24th, 1958-March 16th, 1959. Live musical variety show hosted by singer Patti Page.
1959-03-26, NBC, 26 min.
March 26, 1959 - May 7, 1959 Bill Hayes and Florence Henderson co host this live half-hour anthology series. Most presentations were musicals. In this premiere broadcast Jackie Cooper and Genevieve, in her first dramatic role, star in "A NICE PLACE TO HIDE." Story about an interesting relationship that forms slowly between two people who are looking for love. Songs: "The Sunny Side of the Street" (Jackie Cooper & Genevieve) "When I Fall in Love" (Genevieve) "I'm Glad There Is You." (Jackie Cooper & Genevieve) Included is a two minute Oldsmobile commercial.1959-07-29, WRCA, 87 min.
- Hugh Downs
- Hermione Gingold
- Florence Henderson
- Genevieve
- Max Asnas
- Dody Goodman
- Al Finelli
- Harry Nimmo
- Dr. Franklin Loehr
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. July 29, 1959, SECOND ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR. Complete, without commercials (87 minutes). Hugh Downs is heard opening the show, “The NBC Television Network presents the second anniversary addition of the JACK PAAR SHOW with the Jose Melies orchestra, conducted by Al Finelli, and yours truly, Hugh Downs. And, tonight, two years later, Jack’s guests are Hermione Gingold, Genevieve, Dody Goodman, Florence Henderson, and Harry Nimmo. And now, celebrating his second anniversary, here he is Jack, what do I hold up?, Paar.” Jack’s monologue includes statements that when he first went on the air there were only 40 affiliate stations and now there are 138. He remarks how NBC has been very nice to him, and that he will be “staying around for a while.” Jack relates the long hours…nine hours of programming a week, five nights a week…coming home at 2am. Recently, when Jack came home he tapped his daughter on her shoulder and said, “It’s time to get up” and to go to her own bedroom (she would sleep with Miriam her mother). Next thing Jack knows he hears water running in the bathroom, Randy brushing her teeth, who thought that her dad meant it was time to get up and go to school. Florence Henderson sings, “Everything is Coming Up Roses” from the Broadway play, GYPSY. Jack and Hugh converse about second anniversary broadcast moments…Cuba show a year ago, about regulars, including, Oscar Levant, Peggy Cass. Jack Introduces Dody Goodman. They reminisce about first shows, Franklin Pangborn, others. Dody, who with Jack and Hugh do another version fresh satiric version of DRAGNET ( Case of the Missing Cake) which runs five minutes. Genevieve is introduced, who sings in French, and talks about her grateful success because of Jack. Long time friend and Tonight Show panel member, Hermione Gingold and Paar reminisce. Downs reads wires of congratulations from Robert Sarnoff, Robert Kennedy, Virginia Graham, and Marge and Alexander King. Jack Paar states that “Talking and telling true stories is funnier than any script in the world.” Relates funny story about his dear friend Alex King. Comedian / dancer Harry Nimmo performs, and talks with Jack at the desk. Jack says that he and Miriam’s next vacation will be in Italy where he has yet to travel. Introduction of Dr. Franklin Loehr author of “Power of Prayer on Plants.” Jack introduces his dear sweet friend Max Asnas, manager of Stage Delicatessen in New York. Florence Henderson sings, from GYPSY, “You’ll Never Get Away From Me.” Jack says good night and signs off. *Most of this series does not survive in any broadcast form. Kinescopes were discarded, burned, decomposed...whereabouts unknown. 2" Quadruplex Video Tape was expensive ($300 for a one hour reel), weighting 26 pounds, requiring great storage space. Video Tape could easily be erased and was used for new program recordings...retained briefly for a re-run and then erased or discarded. Legend has it that even Jack Paar himself hired a junk man to come to his home garage and paid to have JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW recordings discarded (reels of kinescopes and video tapes) that were now cluttering up his space. During this era in television history archiving television programming was not a primary concern or vision, and considered an arcane pursuit. ARCHIVAL TELEVISION AUDIO, INC. retains over 70 complete and excerpt JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW air checks (34 hours), including the complete Jack Paar's first anniversary telecast which was broadcast live from Havana Cuba (June 28, 1958). These originally recorded off the air pristine sound direct line 1/4" reel to reel audio tracks, recorded at the time of the original broadcasts, represent the only broadcast record of a "lost" visual telecast. ATA is the largest single repository (one collection), in the United Sates of Jack Paar Tonight Shows recordings. The combined archives of The Library of Congress, Paley Center for Media, and UCLA Film & Television retain a composite total of 13 hours of representative JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts excerpts, all KINESCOPES (sound quality inferior to originally direct line 1/4" reel to reel home recordings at the time of the broadcast). No COMPLETE intact visual and audio broadcasts survive. There are no extant video taped surviving RECORDINGS of the JACK PAAR TONIGHT SHOW...not even an excerpt. For four years and eight months Jack Paar reigned supreme as host of the TONIGHT SHOW with a crew of regulars, but only two stayed with him for the entire run; announcer Hugh Downs and band leader Jose Melis, a former army buddy. Familiar faces who appeared many times with Jack included Dody Goodman, Betty Johnson, Elsa Maxwell, Alexander King, Genevieve, Jack Douglas; and wife Reiko, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hans Conreid, Peggy Cass, Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, and Jonathan Winters. Hugh Downs substituted for Jack Paar 79 times, more than any other substitute host. There were 20 different substitute hosts for Paar over the period of the series run. Joey Bishop substituted for Paar 31 times. Arlene Francis, 30 times, Jonathan Winters, 26 times, Orson Bean, 21 times and Johnny Carson 15 times. All together there were 243 broadcasts which had substitute hosts filling in for Paar during Jack Paar's TONIGHT SHOW tenure. The title of the late night broadcast changed to THE JACK PAAR SHOW which took effect on February 3, 1958. The first video-taped broadcast aired on January 5, 1959. The LAST LIVE broadcast was aired July 3, 1959. "Best of Paar " Re-runs began on July 10,1959. Beginning July 20, 1959 Jack Paar began taking off Monday nights & guest hosts would substitute for him (approximately on alternate Mondays). The first color broadcast aired on September 19, 1960. Theme music, "Everything is Coming Up Roses" was first used beginning in the Fall of 1959. Location broadcast telecasts of the program telecast away from the Hudson Theater in New York City occurred 14 times during this series run. Jan. 13-17, 1958 Miami Beach, Florida July 28, 1958 Havana,Cuba Nov. 3-21, 1958 Hollywood, California March 2-20, 1959 Hollywood, California Nov. 10-12, 1959 Nassau, Bahamas (Video Tape) Nov. 30- Dec. 10, 1959 Hollywood, California March 28-April 1, 1960 London, England (Video Tape) Nov.9-11, 1960 Hawaii (Video Tape) - b&w Nov.14-24, 1960 Hollywood, California March 21-24, 1961 London, England (Video Tape) Sept. 12-14, 1961 West Berlin (Video Tape) Nov. 14-17, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) Nov. 21-24, 1961 Hollywood, California (Tape) March 13-16, 1962 London, England (Video Tape)1960-03-07, NBC, 80 min.
- Jack Paar
- Walter Kiernan
- Hugh Downs
- Alexander King
- Dorothy Kilgallen
- Earl Wrightson
- Hermione Gingold
- Virginia Graham
- Jose Melis
- Eva Gabor
- Florence Henderson
- Walter Winchell
- Charlie Weaver
- Dody Goodman
- Jack Douglas
- Hans Conried
- Betty Johnson
- Roger Price
July 29, 1957- March 30,1962. Jack Paar returns to the TONIGHT SHOW after his mid-February walk-out and subsequent vacation in Hong Kong. Hugh Downs states that "tonight's show will go down in broadcast history." During the opening 11:15 to 11:30pm segment Downs states that in fairness to the country Jack will appear when the show is seen by the entire country, Nationally by all of the affiliate stations, at 11:30pm. Following a Blue Cheer laundry detergent commercial, Hugh Downs announces the 11:30pm opening of the Jack Paar Tonight Show and counts down, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and introduces Jack Paar. Jack's first words are, "As I was saying before I was interrupted." Paar praises Hugh Downs for his loyalty. He then has some nasty words to say about columnist Walter Winchell who he calls "that silly old man." Paar also takes up where he left off, criticizing Dorothy Kilgallen calling her someone who reminds him of a puppet. "When she speaks she never seems to move her lips." Jack tells his audience that he believes the Hearst press is rigged, as per example, his good friend Jim Bishop, columnist for the Hearst Press, had his column about Paar, today, suppressed. Paar reminisces about his "water closet" joke that created great controversy that led Jack to walk off the air. He tells of his trip to Japan...many stories and anecdotes. NOTE: This television audio air check segment of Jack Paar returning to the Tonight Show is not known to exist in any VIDEO format other than a minute of his appearance at the beginning of his entrance. What does exist is this rare historic retrospective audio air check reveal of Jack Paar returning to the Tonight Show when his late night show was the most controversial and unpredictable program on television.#5257: GERSHWIN YEARS, THE
Order1961-01-15, WCBS, 78 min.
- Frank Sinatra
- Richard Rodgers
- Julie London
- Maurice Chevalier
- Florence Henderson
- Ethel Merman
- Ron Hussman
- Ronald Reagan
The third of six General Electric specials- a review of life in the 1920's and '30s, against a background of George Gershwin's music presented by top name stars: Maurice Chevalier, Florence Henderson, Ron Hussman, Julie London, Ethel Merman and Frank Sinatra. Richard Rodgers is host.
#7349: PETER NERO SPECIAL, THE
Order1962-04-09, NBC, 00 min.
Pianist Peter Nero stars in his own special with guests Florence Henderson and Bill Hayes.
#4967: VOICE OF FIRESTONE
Order1962-10-21, WABC, 27 min.
September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC). "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963).1962-11-23, WNBC, 60 min.
- Earl Wrightson
- Jane Wyatt
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Mel Brandt
- Mildred Miller
- Bell Telephone Chorus
- Buffalo Bills
- David Britain
- Roberta Lubell
- Michael Maule
- Roger Wagner Chorale
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Florence Henderson and Earl Wrightson sing "Deck The Halls," Florence sings "The Christmas Song," The Bell Telephone Chorus sings "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing," Buffalo Bills Chorus performs "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," Earl Wrightson performs "Let It Snow," Florence, Earl and the Chorus perform "Let's Have An Old-Fashioned Christmas," Florence and Earl sing "Joy To The World," Mildred Miller sings "O Little Town of Bethlehem," Earl Wrightson and the Chorus sing, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear." Florence sings "The Christmas Waltz," The Buffalo Bills, Florence, Earl, and The Bell Telephone Chorus sing a Medley of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." Hostess: Jane Wyatt Announcer: Mel Brandt#4961: VOICE OF FIRESTONE
Order1963-05-19, WABC, 27 min.
September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC). "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963).#11666: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE
Order1964-06-30, WNBC, 52 min.
- Carol Lawrence
- Robert Goulet
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Janet Blair
- Rosalind Elias
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Guests: Janet Blair, Carol Lawrence, Florence Henderson, Rosalind Elias. Host: Robert Goulet Announcer: Mel Brandt Duplicate of #1365.
1964-06-30, WNBC, 52 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.1964-07-28, WNBC, 52 min.
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Bobby Troup
- Shani Wallis
- Ethel Ennis
- Doug Crosley
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Mel Brandt
- Rolf Bjorling
- Glenn Dicterow
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Guests: Bobby Troup, Ethel Ennis, Glenn Dicterow, Doug Crosley, Shani Wallis, Rolf Bjorling. Hostess: Florence Henderson Announcer: Mel Brandt Duplicate of #1374
1964-07-28, WNBC, 52 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.#11668: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE
Order1964-08-11, WNBC, 52 min.
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Anita Gillette
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Kelly Brown
- Mel Brandt
- Bernie Leighton Jazz Trio
- Robert Burr
- Tim Harum
- Gita Karasik
- Grant Brothers and Wendy
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Guests: The Bernie Leighton Jazz Trio, Kelly Brown, Robert Burr, Anita Gillette, The Grant Brothers and Wendy, Tim Harum, Gita Karasik. Hostess: Florence Henderson. Announcer: Mel Brandt Duplicate of # 1373.
1964-08-11, WNBC, 52 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.#6990: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1964-09-08, WNBC, 00 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. On Broadway Tonight.Host: Florence Henderson#11669: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1964-09-08, WNBC, 52 min.
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Mel Brandt
- Linda Bennett
- James Hurst
- The Bill Evans Trio
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Jacqueline Danno
- Gary Karr
- Harold Horn
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. On Broadway Tonight. Guests: Jacqueline Danno, Bill Evans, Linda Bennett, Harold Horn, James Hurst, Gary Karr. Hostess: Florence Henderson Announcer: Mel Brandt Duplicate of #6990.1964-11-10, WNBC, 52 min.
- John Raitt
- Henry Fonda
- Barbara McNair
- Florence Henderson
- John Reardon
- Donald Voorhees
- Susan Watson
- Gretchen Wyler
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Mel Brandt
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. A tribute to the late Oscar Hammerstein 11. Guests: Johnny Harmon, Florence Henderson, Barbara McNair, John Raitt, John Reardon, Susan Watson, Gretchen Wyler. Host: Henry Fonda Announcer: Mel Brandt Duplicate of # 1367.
1964-11-10, WNBC, 52 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.#5444: SOUNDS OF BROADWAY, THE
Order1964-11-18, WPIX, 52 min.
Robert Trendler conducts his orchestra in a salute to Broadway's "Great White Way."
1964-12-02, NBC, 00 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: Florence Henderson1965-03-30, WNBC, 52 min.
- John Raitt
- Henry Fonda
- Barbara McNair
- Florence Henderson
- John Reardon
- Donald Voorhees
- Johnny Harmon
- Susan Watson
- Gretchen Wyler
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.1965-09-10, WPIX, 52 min.
Robert Trendler conducts his own orchestra; singers Bill Hayes, Florence Henderson, Elaine Dunn and the Hi-Lo's vocal group in a program of popular favorites.1965-10-10, WNBC, 52 min.
- Gordon MacRae
- Lena Horne
- Robert Merrill
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Pete Fountain
- Richard Tucker
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Grant Johannsen
- Mel Brandt
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Guests: Pete Fountain, Lena Horne, Grant Johannsen, Gordon MacRae, Robert Merrill, Richard Tucker. Hostess: Florence Henderson. Announcer: Mel Brandt Duplicate of #1385.
1965-10-10, WNBC, 52 min.
- Gordon MacRae
- Lena Horne
- Robert Merrill
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Pete Fountain
- Richard Tucker
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Grant Johannsen
- Mel Brandt
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Guests: Pete Fountain, Lena Horne, Grant Johannsen, Gordon MacRae, Robert Merrill, Richard Tucker. Hostess: Florence Henderson. Announcer: Mel Brandt Duplicate of #1385.
1965-10-10, WNBC, 52 min.
- Gordon MacRae
- Lena Horne
- Robert Merrill
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Pete Fountain
- Richard Tucker
- Grant Johannessen
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.1966-02-27, WNBC, 52 min.
- Cyril Ritchard
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Barbara Harris
- Stanley Holloway
- Patricia McBride
- Edward Villella
- John Cullum
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Guests: Edward Villella, Florence Henderson, Patricia McBride, Stanley Holloway, Barbara Harris, John Cullum. Host: Cyril Ritchard. Announcer: Mel Brandt.
1966-02-27, WNBC, 52 min.
- Cyril Ritchard
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Barbara Harris
- Stanley Holloway
- Patricia McBride
- Edward Villella
- John Cullum
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.1966-04-24, WNBC, 52 min.
- Leslie Uggams
- Burl Ives
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Max Morath
- John Gary
- Susan Watson
- Steve Harmon
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Mel Brandt
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Guests: John Gary, Steve Harmon, Florence Henderson, Max Morath, Leslie Uggams, Susan Watson. Host: Burl Ives Announcer: Mel Brandt
1966-04-24, WNBC, 52 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.1966-06-24, 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.
Guest: Florence Henderson#1905: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1966-10-20, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).#7912: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1966-10-20, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974). Dupe Of # 1905.
#11557: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1966-12-18, WNBC, 60 min.
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Host: Florence Henderson Theme: "Christmas Through The Ages." The history and customs of Christmas are presented by baritone Sherrill Milnes and soprano Gianna d'Angelo of the Metropolitan Opera. Hostess Florence Henderson reads the nativity story. Donald Voorhees Orchestra#11596: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1966-12-18, WNBC, 60 min.
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Sherrill Milnes
- Gianna d'Angelo
- Donald Voorhees Orchestra
- Anita Gillette
- Bruce Yarnell
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Host: Florence Henderson Theme: "Christmas Through The Ages." The history and customs of Christmas are presented by baritone Sherrill Milnes and soprano Gianna d'Angelo of the Metropolitan Opera. Also appearing are musical-comedy performers Anita Gillette and Bruce Yarnell. Hostess Florence Henderson reads the nativity story. Musical Highlights: Middle Ages: "In Dulci Jubilo," - Sherrill Milnes "Coventry Carol,"- Gianna d'Angelo "March Of The Kings,"- (Chorus) "The First Noel,"- Florence Henderson "Bring In A Torch, Jeanette Isabella,"- Gianna d'Angelo 19th Century: "O Little Town Of Bethlehem,"- Anita Gillette "The Wassail Song,"- Bruce Yarnell "Joy To The World,"- All Donald Voorhees conducts the orchestra.#11699: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR
Order1966-12-18, WNBC, 52 min.
- Florence Henderson
- Donald Voorhees
- Sherrill Milnes
- Gianna d'Angelo
- Bell Telephone Orchestra
- Donald Voorhees Orchestra
- Anita Gillette
- Bruce Yarnell
- Mel Brandt
January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra. Host: Florence Henderson Theme: "Christmas Through The Ages." The history and customs of Christmas are presented by baritone Sherrill Milnes and soprano Gianna d'Angelo of the Metropolitan Opera. Also appearing are musical-comedy performers Anita Gillette and Bruce Yarnell. Hostess Florence Henderson reads the nativity story. Musical Highlights: Middle Ages: "In Dulci Jubilo," - Sherrill Milnes "Coventry Carol,"- Gianna d'Angelo "March Of The Kings,"- (Chorus) "The First Noel,"- Florence Henderson "Bring In A Torch, Jeanette Isabella,"- Gianna d'Angelo 19th Century: "O Little Town Of Bethlehem,"- Anita Gillette "The Wassail Song,"- Bruce Yarnell "Joy To The World,"- All Donald Voorhees conducts the orchestra. Announcer: Mel Brandt.#9058: ORANGE BOWL PARADE, THE
Order1967-01-02, NBC, 15 min.
The annual Orange Bowl Parade, telecast live from Miami, Florida. Lorne Greene and Florence Henderson are the hosts. Celebrity performers include Bobby Rydell, The Supremes, and Connie Francis. This program contains the final 15 minutes only.#1931: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1967-01-05, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).#7185: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1967-03-04, WABC, 00 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show." Host: Steve Lawrence#2311: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1967-09-24, WCBS, 52 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Jack Carter
- Jimmy Dean
- John Byner
- Florence Henderson
- The Mamas and the Papas
- Wayne and Schuster
- Lana Cantrell
- Topo Gigio
- Rolfe
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.#1941: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-01-18, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
#4137: OPERATION ENTERTAINMENT
Order1968-02-16, 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. Tim Conway is guest host, broadcast from George Air Force Base in Victorville, California.
#7951: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-03-21, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974). Dupe Of # 1950.
#1950: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-03-21, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).#3040: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1968-04-20, WABC, 52 min.
- Sid Caesar
- Florence Henderson
- Bing Crosby
- Gene Baylos
- The King Sisters
- Joe Buskin
- Bunraku
- Every Mother's Son
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."#7956: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-11-07, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974). Dupe Of # 1960.
#1960: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1968-11-07, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).#3071: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1969-04-19, WABC, 52 min.
- Steve Lawrence
- Florence Henderson
- Phyllis Diller
- Pat Anthony
- The Fuller Brothers
- The Rhodens
- Russ Lewis and Brooklyn
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This program is a repeat. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show."