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8 records found for Gordon Jenkins
1955-03-07, WRCA, 96 min.
- Jack Benny
- Steve Allen
- Jimmy Durante
- Danny Thomas
- Ralph Edwards
- George Burns
- Dave Garroway
- Dr. Frank Baxter
- Don Defore
- Gordon Jenkins
Broadcast from 11:30 pm to 1:05am, pre-empling Tonight Show starring Steve Allen, The seventh annual Emmy Awards , and for the first time televised Nationally. From Hollywood Steve Allen. From New York Emcee Dave Garroway. Commercials included.
#19289: NAT KING COLE SHOW,
Order1956-11-05, NBC, 13 min.
November 5, 1956 - June 24, 1957 (15 minutes) July 2, 1957 - December 17, 1957 (30 minutes) When Nat King Cole' NBC TV series began November 5, 1956 it originated from New York City while Cole was winding up his current stint at the Copacabana. After the fourth broadcast the series was broadcast from Los Angeles. where it would remain for its complete run. Nat King Cole became the first major black performer to headline a network variety series. His 15 minute show filled the remainder of the half hour in which NBC TV aired its nightly news program, THE HUNTLEY BRINKLY REPORT. On July 2, 1957 THE NAT KING COLE SHOW became a half hour program. Many stars appeared on the show for minimum fees as personal favors to him, in an effort to bolster low ratings. But the efforts were in vain, and it would be another decade before a black entertainer could begin to make a significant dent into he mass medium of television. Announcer: Bill Hanrahan A feature at the end of each show, Nat King Cole's "Musical Memories." NOTE: The broadcast of November 12, 1956 is rare and is not archived by any of the major entertainment museums in the country.
#19290: NAT KING COLE SHOW,
Order1956-11-12, NBC, 13 min.
November 5, 1956 - June 24, 1957 (15 minutes) July 2, 1957 - December 17, 1957 (30 minutes) When Nat King Cole' NBC TV series began November 5, 1956 it originated from New York City while Cole was winding up his current stint at the Copacabana. After the fourth broadcast the series was broadcast from Los Angeles. where it would remain for its complete run. Nat King Cole became the first major black performer to headline a network variety series. His 15 minute show filled the remainder of the half hour in which NBC TV aired its nightly news program, THE HUNTLEY BRINKLY REPORT. On July 2, 1957 THE NAT KING COLE SHOW became a half hour program. Many stars appeared on the show for minimum fees as personal favors to him, in an effort to bolster low ratings. But the efforts were in vain, and it would be another decade before a black entertainer could begin to make a significant dent into he mass medium of television. Highlights sung by Nat King Cole: "This Can't Be Love," "This was the End of a beautiful Friendship," "I'm on the Way to Cuba," "In the Evenings May I come to You?" "Mona Lisa." There is a "musical memory" spot at the end of each show. Announcer: Bill Hanrahan NOTE: The broadcast of November 12, 1956 is rare and is not archived by any of the major entertainment museums in the country.
#10537A: NAT KING COLE SHOW,
Order1957-06-24, NBC, 13 min.
November 5, 1956 - June 24, 1957 (15 minutes) July 2, 1957 - December 17, 1957 (30 minutes) When Nat King Cole' NBC TV series began November 5, 1956 it originated from New York City while Cole was winding up his current stint at the Copacabana. After the fourth broadcast the series was broadcast from Los Angeles. where it would remain for its complete run. Nat King Cole became the first major black performer to headline a network variety series. His 15 minute show filled the remainder of the half hour in which NBC TV aired its nightly news program, THE HUNTLEY BRINKLY REPORT. On July 2, 1957 THE NAT KING COLE SHOW became a half hour program. Many stars appeared on the show for minimum fees as personal favors to him, in an effort to bolster low ratings. But the efforts were in vain, and it would be another decade before a black entertainer could begin to make a significant dent into he mass medium of television. Announcer: Bill Hanrahan This entire show is dedicated to the music compositions of song writer extraordinaire, Harry Warren. Harry tells Nat how he wrote such classics as "September in the Rain," and "Lullabye of Broadway" which Nat King Cole sings. Harry Warren at the piano with the Randy Van Horne Singers singing "We're in the Money." Nat sings "Plenty of Mohey and You," "Lu Lu's Back in Town," and "You'll Never Know." NOTE: Last 15 minute show.
1965-11-24, NBC, 52 min.
One- hour musical special starring "The Chairman Of The Board" in a one-man show. Broadcast in color by NBC, this special marked the occasion of Frank Sinatra's 50th birthday. The show was an enormous television success that spawned two follow-ups: "A Man And His Music Part Two" in 1966, which featured Frank's daughter Nancy and "A Man And His Music+Ella+Jobim in 1967. The latter special featured Ella Fitzgerald and Antonio Carlos Jobim. An album by Sinatra also entitled "A Man And His Music" was released at around the same time as the special. The Orchestra is conducted by Nelson Riddle and Gordon Jenkins with Ed McMahon serving as announcer. Directed by Dwight Hemion. Highlights: "I've Got You Under My Skin" "Without A Song" "Don't Worry Bout Me" "I Get A Kick Out Of You" "Nancy With The Laughing Face" "My Kind Of Town" Medley: "It Was A Very Good Year" ""Young At Heart"/"The Girl Next Door" "Last Night We Were Young." "This Is All I Ask" "Come Fly With Me" "The Lady Is A Tramp" "I've Got The World On A String" "Witchcraft" "You Make Me Feel So Young" "Put Your Dreams Away For Another Day"
1966-05-15, NBC, 60 min.
Frank Sinatra performs in his first ever television special. He performs his many hits. First broadcast on NBC on November 24th, 1965, marking the occasion of Sinatra's 50th birthday. Winner of Prime time Emmy as Outstanding Musical Program.
1969-02-05, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "What It Was, Was Love" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week. The story of a couple who meet, fall in love, marry, and grow old together, told entirely in song. Music director Gordon Jenkins. Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme star in this Kraft Music Hall story. Announcer: Ed Herlihy.
1969-02-05, NBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "What It Was, Was Love" broadcast. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week. Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme sing love songs written by Gordon Jenkins. This is the "What It Was, Was Love" broadcast. Hosts: Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme. Duplicate Of #3580.