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11 records found for Fred Waring
#10418: FRED WARING SHOW, THE
Order1951-04-15, CBS, 60 min.
April 17th, 1949-January, 1952- (CBS) Sunday 9:00PM-10:00PM January, 1952-May, 1954- (CBS) Sunday 9:00PM-9:30PM Regulars: Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians Theme: "Sleep" by Earl Lebieg Fred Waring, and his orchestra and large chorus, had been an American institution for several decades when he first entered television on a regular basis in 1949. Slotted right after the highly-rated Ed Sullivan "Toast Of The Town," he quickly became a Sunday night standby. The entire Waring organization made up the regular TV cast of more than sixty members. In addition to standard instrumental and vocal numbers, the show included dancing (during the 1949-1950 season there was a dance contest titled "Video Ballroom" as a regular feature) sketch material that was musically related; and interpetations of fairly tales. Although all the members of the Pennsylvanians had solos at one time or another during the show's five year run, those most frequently spotlighted were Jane Wilson, Joanna Wheatley, Joe Marine, Daisy Bernier, Keith and Sylvia Textor, Hugh "Uncle Lumpy" Brannum, (Mr. Green Jeans on Captain Kangaroo), Virginia Morley, Livingston Gearhart, and Poley McClintock, (with whom Fred had founded his first band in 1915. The Fred Waring Show was performed before a live studio audience during its first and last seasons and without a live audience for the three seasons in between. In its last season, it was cut back to alternate week status, with G.E. Theatre airing on the alternate Sundays. On this episode: An interview with aviator William Lear.
#10409: FRED WARING SHOW, THE
Order1951-06-24, CBS, 30 min.
April 17th, 1949-January, 1952- (CBS) Sunday 9:00PM-10:00PM January,1952-May,30th 1954- (CBS) Sunday 9:00PM-9:30PM Regulars: Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians Theme: "Sleep" by Earl Lebieg Fred Waring, and his orchestra and large chorus, had been an American institution for several decades when he first entered television on a regular basis in 1949. Slotted right after the highly-rated Ed Sullivan "Toast Of The Town," he quickly became a Sunday night standby. The entire Waring organization made up the regular TV cast of more than sixty members. In addition to standard instrumental and vocal numbers, the show included dancing (during the 1949-1950 season there was a dance contest titled "Video Ballroom" as a regular feature) sketch material that was musically related; and interpetations of fairly tales. Although all the members of the Pennsylvanians had solos at one time or another during the show's five year run, those most frequently spotlighted were Jane Wilson, Joanna Wheatley, Joe Marine, Daisy Bernier, Keith and Sylvia Textor, Hugh "Uncle Lumpy" Brannum, (Mr. Green Jeans on Captain Kangaroo), Virginia Morley, Livingston Gearhart, and Poley McClintock, (with whom Fred had founded his first band in 1915. The Fred Waring Show was performed before a live studio audience during its first and last seasons and without a live audience for the three seasons in between. In its last season, it was cut back to alternate week status, with G.E. Theatre airing on the alternate Sundays. Final show of the season.
1961-12-24, WNBC, 52 min.
Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians instrumental group perform favorites of the past 45 years. Fred sings "Big John" and reminisces about his group's early days.1963-01-18, 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.#5246: FRED WARING EASTER SHOW
Order1963-04-14, WNBC, 52 min.
Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians present classic, semi-classic and popular music with a Spring Easter devotional theme.1967-10-14, WABC, 52 min.
A special celebrating Fred Waring, filmed on the beautiful grounds of Shawnee-on-Delaware as three generations of America's most famous musical group celebrate Fred's Golden Anniversary in Entertainment.1968-05-05, WCBS, 76 min.
- Bob Hope
- Ed Sullivan
- Robert Goulet
- Harry James
- Bing Crosby
- Fred Waring
- Irving Berlin
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Ethel Merman
- The Supremes
President Lyndon B. Johnson introduces the show from the White House in Washington D.C. The show expands to 90 min. Joining Ed Sullivan and Irving Berlin are Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman, The Supremes, Robert Goulet, Fred Waring and Harry James all performing Berlin tunes.#16385: HONOR AMERICA DAY
Order1970-07-04, PBS, 85 min.
- Bob Hope
- Jack Benny
- Sugar Ray Robinson
- Kate Smith
- Glen Campbell
- Jeannie C. Riley
- Billy Graham
- Richard Nixon
- Red Skelton
- Connie Stevens
- Dinah Shore
- Fred Waring Orchestra
- Lincoln Trevor
- Vic Murky
- Peter Jensen
Special Coverage of today's HONOR AMERICA DAY ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. PBS hosts: Lincoln Trevor, with correspondents Peter Jenson and Vic Murky. Taped highlights of this morning's National Memorial service, honoring the nation on its 194th birthday. Highlights of original live coverage of an entertainment gala celebrating Honor America Day. Bob Hope and Billy Graham co-host: Guests include Jack Benny, Glen Campbell, Dinah Shore, Richard Nixon, The Young Americans, Red Skelton, Connie Stevens, Fred Waring orchestra, Kate Smith, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, Jeannie C. Riley, and Sugar Ray Robinson.
#9867: WHAT'S MY LINE?
Order1971-04-14, SYN, 30 min.
- Arlene Francis
- Sandy Duncan
- Fred Waring
- Soupy Sales
- Bert Convy
- Wally Bruner
- Johnny Olson
- Suzanne Rowe
- Les Banghart
Syndicated version of What's My Line? - 1968-1975 hosted by Wally Bruner (1968-1972) & Larry Blyden (1972-`1975) who died in a 1975 automobile accident which then subsequently ended the long run of this iconic game show which premiered on CBS TV February 2, 1950 and remained a weekly network staple wrap up of the weekend must see television show, Sunday evenings 10:30 to 11:00pm. Arlene Frances and Soupy Sales were regular panelists on the syndicated version which aired daily. Includes some commercials. On this broadcast challenger guests are Les Banghart who has walked on water for ten miles and Suzanne Rowe who repairs broken dentures. Mystery guest is Fred Waring. Host: Wally Bruner. Announcer: Johnny Olson
#5248: HOUR OF POWER
Order1977-05-15, WOR, 52 min.
Video-taped in Garden Grove, California, this syndicated series "Hour of Power" hosted by Dr. Robert Schuller began broadcasting in 1970. In an interview with Dr. Robert Schuller, Fred Waring shares the inspiring story of his musically accented career. Mr. Waring will also direct the highly acclaimed 95 voice Hour of Power Choir.#6735: FRED WARING
Order1979-12-03, PBS, 120 min.
Special: Love is the theme for a concert with Fred Waring and the Young Pennsylvanians.