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#9013: NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Order1959-12-27, NBC, 180 min.
Live radio coverage of the 1959 National Football League Championship Game between the Eastern division champions the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts, the champions of the Western division. The Colts defeated the Giants 31-16 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore for their second straight NFL title and their second straight title win over the Giants. Van Patrick calls the play-by-play.
1963-12-13, CBS, 28 min.
News events of the day. Joined in progress. FBI investigation of Frank Sinatra Jr. kidnapping. Feds searching for the $240,000 ransom money left for the kidnappers by Frank Sinatra. Frank Gifford reports that the New York Giants football team are ready for the Eastern Conference Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Host: Walter Cronkite.
1963-12-15, WCBS, 36 min.
- Milton Berle
- Frank Sinatra
- Ed Sullivan
- Al Hirt
- Burt Lancaster
- Frank Sinatra Jr.
- Frank Gifford
- The Amen Brothers
- Y.A. Tittle
Performers include Burt Lancaster, Milton Berle (his first guest star variety show appearance on CBS since 1951), the Amen Brothers, Al Hirt and Y.A. Tittle. Ed Sullivan refers to Frank Sinatra Jr.'s "safe return to his family." There is a tape clip from Sinatra Jr.'s appearance on the Sullivan show two weeks before. Also heard are the following commercials: Domino Sugar, El Producto Cigars, Burt Lancaster for Christmas Seals, CBS Promo reminding viewers to watch the CBS late night sports with Frank Gifford.1963-12-29, NBC, 143 min.
- Others
- Frank Gifford
- Chris Schenkel
- Jack Brickhouse
- Y.A. Tittle
- George Connor
- Del Shofner
- Billy Wade
- Larry Morris
- Joe Marconi
The New York Giants, winners of the NFL Eastern Conference Championship meet The Western Conference champions the Chicago Bears in Wrigley Field Chicago for the National Football League Championship. Coach Allie Sherman's Giants won their third consecutive Eastern Division title, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-17 at Yankee Stadium in New York City on December 15th. The high-geared Giant attack is led by Quarterback Y.A. Tittle, the NFLs Most Valuable Player and leading passer for 1963. His favorite targets are receivers Del Shofner and Frank Gifford. The Bears led by "Papa Bear" head coach George Halas finished the season first in the NFL Western Conference with an 11-1-2 record, ending the three year reign of the Green Bay Packers as Western Division Champions. Quarterback Billy Wade directs the Bears offense while their defense is considered the NFL's best in 1963. Jack Brickhouse, Chris Schenkel and George Connor report the action. Note: This is the complete game including post-game clubhouse interviews with George Connor. Final score: Chicago Bears 14, New York Giants 10. Bears win first NFL title since 1946 when they defeated the Guants 24-14 at the Polo Grounds in New York City.
#616: A 1960'S RADIO BROADCAST ADDITION: THE SONNY LISTON VS. CASSIUS CLAY (MUHAMMAD ALI), FIRST HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
Order1964-02-25, WABC, 77 min.
- Jack Cutty
- Les Keiter
- Howard Cosell
- Rocky Marciano
- Sugar Ray Robinson
- Joe Louis
- Sonny Liston
- Jim Brown
- Cy Burick
- Charles McCabe
- Cassius Clay
- Frank Gifford
- Arthur Daly
- Frank Gibbons
- John Carmichael
- Alexander Robbins
- Muhammad Ali
Live radio network coverage of Cassius Clay's 6th round defeat of Champion Sonny Liston is broadcast. There are pre-fight interviews and color commentary by Howard Cosell. The outcome predictions of the fight are heard from a dozen sports columnists, all but one, predicting a Liston slaughter. They include Walter Red Smith, Mel Durslag, Charles McCabe, Lyle Smith, Frank Gibbons, Cy Burick, Hal Abrams, Shirley Povich, Murray Kempton, Jack Cutty, Jack Hand, Arthur Daly and John Carmichael. The legend of Liston's invincibility is also expressed by former champ Joe Louis to Howard Cosell. Also, comments from heavyweight Liston opponent Marty Marshall, trainer Cus D'Amato and from Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), who states to Cosell that he will KO Liston in round eight. We hear from blow-by-blow commentator Les Keiter at ringside, along with Cosell, former heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano and Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns. After the upset Clay victory, Cosell interviews Clay and Liston in the ring. Keiter interviews Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Louis. Howard Cosell recaps the fight; he interviews Dick Young of the Daily News and Clay's trainer Angelo Dundee. Cassius Clay is heard live during an extended News Press Conference in its entirety from Cassius Clay's dressing room. He gets justice from the press who mostly downplayed his ability and his chances of winning this fight. Clay asks all, "Who's The Greatest?" There is a wrap-up with Les Keiter and comments from UPI sports editor Leo Peterson. In addition, on the following day, CBS Sports With Frank Gifford is heard. Frank Gifford recounts the fight. There is a brief interview with fight physician Alexander Robbins, who stopped the fight giving Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), his first championship. NOTE: This original direct line recording by Phil Gries is considered the most complete and the most qualitative audio version of all other extant existing versions of ABC Radio's broadcast of this championship fight.
1964-05-08, CBS, 16 min.
The latest news with Douglas Edwards and sports with Frank Gifford.
1967-12-22, WCBS, 17 min.
- Bart Starr
- Tom Dunn
- Sal Marchiano
- Frank Gifford
- Dr. Charles Bernard
- Louis Washkansky
- Jason Nathan
- Al Sampson
The 11 PM newscast with Tom Dunn, and the sports report with Sal Marchiano subbing for Frank Gifford. Vietnam report. Heart transplant recipient Louis Washkansky passes away. NYC proposes 42 million dollar housing project. Bart Starr discusses this weeks Packer game with Al Sampson in Green Bay Wisconsin. With commercials which include: Parliament cigarettes, Buitoni marinara sauce, and Whitman's chocolates.
1968-01-05, WCBS, 28 min.
The 11 PM newscast with Tom Dunn. A flu outbreak in New York City. Sal Marchiano with sports news subbing for Frank Gifford. A commercial for Parliament Cigarettes.
1968-02-09, WCBS, 27 min.
The local news from WCBS-TV Channel 2 in New York City with host Jim Jensen. Jim Jensen reports on the day's news events including the latest on the New York City garbage strike, Governor Nelson Rockefeller's speech, Alabama Governor George Wallace declares his candidacy for President, and actor Nick Adams, star of TV's "The Rebel" has died. Frank Gifford reports on the end of the 43-year history of New York's Madison Square Garden on 50 th Street in Manhattan, which will give way to the new MSG Arena on 34th Street, atop Penn Station. Also, an excerpt of ABC News with Bob Young is heard.
1968-02-14, WCBS, 1 min.
Sports update with Frank Gifford.
1970-01-11, CBS, 45 min.
- Frank Gifford
- Pete Rozelle
- Jack Whitaker
- Lamar Hunt
- Hank Stram
- Jack Buck
- Pat Summerall
- Jerry Mays
- Len Dawson
- Bud Grant
- Dave Hill
Kansas City Chiefs (23) vs. Minnesota Vikings (7). Joined in progress with 2 minutes left to play in the fourth quarter, with Pat Summerall, Jack Whitaker, Frank Gifford, and Jack Buck. Includes commercials. Included on interviews, winning coach Hank Stram, Chiefs Owner Lamar Hunt, and NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, who presents the Super Bowl Trophy to Lamar Hunt and Hank Stram. Interviews with Jerry Mays, Len Dawson, Minnesota Coach Bud Grant, Dave Hill, and others.#17652: ABC'S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS: GEORGE FOREMAN VS. KEN NORTON HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
Order1974-03-31, ABC, min.
George Foreman defends his WBA, WBC, and Ring heavyweight championships with a second round knockout of Ken Norton in Caracus, Venezuela. This is a taped replay of the match which took place on March 26th, 1974.#9545: "$10,000 PYRAMID"
Order1975-11-17, ABC, 30 min.
March 26th, 1973-March 29th, 1974 (CBS) May 6th, 1974-June 27th, 1980 (ABC) 1974-1979 (Syndicated) Dick Clark hosted the network versions Bill Cullen hosted the syndicated version. Half-hour game show. Two teams each with a celebrity and a contestant. Host: Dick Clark
1976-03-01, ABC, 00 min.
Final round play in the $300,990 tournament players golf championship, telecast live from the Inverrary Country Club in Lauderhill, Florida. Jack Nicklaus captures the first prize. Frank Gifford, Keith Jackson, Bob Rosburg, and Dave Marr report.
#9892: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-05-01, ABC, 45 min.
The 1976 Sprint car race and World High Diving championships are featured. This program is a 45-minute excerpt. Host: Jim McKay.
1977-02-10, CBS, min.
- Carol Burnett
- Goldie Hawn
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- Bob Hope
- Peter Fonda
- Carl Reiner
- William Holden
- Frank Gifford
- Angie Dickinson
- Ron Howard
- Telly Savalas
- Gregory Peck
- Dick Van Dyke
- Lee Majors
- Rick Dees
- Penny Marshall
- Peter Marshall
- Georgia Engel
- Gerald Ford
- Army Archerd
- Earl Holliman
- Scatman Crothers
- David Doyle
- Robert Conrad
- Jaclyn Smith
- John Denver
- John Amos
- LeVar Burton
- Kate Jackson
- Michael Douglas
- Brad Davis
- Joyce Brothers
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Maureen OHara
- Farah Fawcett
- Candy Clark
- Jodie Foster
- Daryl Dragon
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Susan Blakly
- George Stanford-Brown
- Olivia Cole
- Louis Gossett, Jr.
- Hilly Hicks
- Bill Hudson
- Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
- Stan Margulies
- Lynne Moody
- Olivia Newton -John
The Third Annual People's Choice Awards are presented. Co-Hosts: Dick Van Dyke and Army Archerd. Duplicate of #9075.
1977-02-10, CBS, 120 min.
- Carol Burnett
- Goldie Hawn
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- Bob Hope
- Peter Fonda
- Carl Reiner
- William Holden
- Frank Gifford
- Angie Dickinson
- Ron Howard
- Telly Savalas
- Gregory Peck
- Dick Van Dyke
- Lee Majors
- Rick Dees
- Penny Marshall
- Peter Marshall
- Georgia Engel
- Gerald Ford
- Army Archerd
- Earl Holliman
- Scatman Crothers
- David Doyle
- Robert Conrad
- Jaclyn Smith
- John Denver
- John Amos
- LeVar Burton
- Kate Jackson
- Michael Douglas
- Brad Davis
- Joyce Brothers
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Maureen OHara
- Farah Fawcett
- Candy Clark
- Jodie Foster
- Daryl Dragon
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Susan Blakly
- George Stanford-Brown
- Olivia Cole
- Louis Gossett, Jr.
- Hilly Hicks
- Bill Hudson
- Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
- Stan Margulies
- Lynne Moody
- Olivia Newton -John
The Third Annual People's Choice Awards are presented. CO-Hosts: Dick Van Dyke and Army Archerd.
1977-02-10, CBS, 120 min.
- Carol Burnett
- Goldie Hawn
- Jack Klugman
- Redd Foxx
- Bob Hope
- Peter Fonda
- Carl Reiner
- William Holden
- Frank Gifford
- Angie Dickinson
- Ron Howard
- Telly Savalas
- Gregory Peck
- Dick Van Dyke
- Lee Majors
- Rick Dees
- Penny Marshall
- Peter Marshall
- Georgia Engel
- Gerald Ford
- Army Archerd
- Earl Holliman
- Scatman Crothers
- David Doyle
- Robert Conrad
- Jaclyn Smith
- John Denver
- John Amos
- LeVar Burton
- Kate Jackson
- Michael Douglas
- Brad Davis
- Joyce Brothers
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Maureen OHara
- Farah Fawcett
- Candy Clark
- Jodie Foster
- Daryl Dragon
- Paul Michael Glaser
- Susan Blakly
- George Stanford-Brown
- Olivia Cole
- Louis Gossett, Jr.
- Hilly Hicks
- Bill Hudson
- Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
- Stan Margulies
- Lynne Moody
- Olivia Newton -John
The Third Annual People's Choice Awards are presented. Duplicate of # 9075. Co-Hosts: Dick Van Dyke and Army Archerd.
1977-10-03, ABC, 180 min.
On September 21, 1970, ABC launched Monday Night Football as a regular series during the football season. Elaborately packaged with flashy graphics and entertaining commentary, Monday Night Football brought sports programming to a mainstream prime-time audience that included more than just sports fans. The Oakland Raiders defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 37-28 in a Monday Night football game in Kansas City, Missouri. Howard Cosell, Don Meredith, and Frank Gifford call the action. The Kansas City Chiefs lose to the Oakland Raiders, 37 to 28, on October 3, 1977. Final OAK Raiders 3-0-0 37 KC Chiefs 0-3-0 Summary Team Stats Player Stats 1st quarter OAK KC Raiders Fred Biletnikoff 21-yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick) 7 0 2nd quarter OAK KC Raiders Errol Mann 42-yard field goal 10 0 Chiefs Walter White 48-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick) 10 7 Chiefs Walter White 1-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick) 10 14 Chiefs Henry Marshall 41-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick) 10 21 Raiders Errol Mann 34-yard field goal 13 21 3rd quarter OAK KC Raiders Pete Banaszak 1-yard run (Errol Mann kick) 20 21 Raiders Clarence Davis 37-yard run (Errol Mann kick) 27 21 Raiders Clarence Davis 2-yard run (Errol Mann kick) 34 21 4th quarter OAK KC Chiefs Lawrence Williams 13-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick) 34 28 Raiders Errol Mann 22-yard field goal 37 28