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33 records found for Jack Burns
1965-01-29, NBC, min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety / talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe.Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant and Jonathan Winters. This 10pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973).
#14701: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1965-01-29, NBC, 18 min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Jack's guests are the comedy duo of Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber who perform their taxi routine.#19474: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1965-03-05, NBC, 20 min.
September 21, 1962 - September 10, 1965 Jack Paar elected to pursue a three year NBC series in prime time soon after stepping down as host of THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JACK PAAR (1957-1962). These broadcasts took on the form of a variety/talk show format. Each telecast opened with a Paar monologue. Also shown from time to time were personal home movies shot by Jack on various trips by the Paar family to Africa, Russia, and Europe. Jack's daughter, Randy Paar would often assist her dad narrating these films. Appearing with Jack were many of his old regulars from the TONIGHT SHOW including Alexander King, Oscar Levant, and Jonathan Winters. This 10 pm Friday prime time slot attracted many notable guests, including Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, and Ted Kennedy. Also, given exposure were many young and veteran entertainers, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, Peggy Lee, and stand-up comedians, among them, Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, Jackie Vernon, Mike Nichols & Elaine May, Burns & Schreiber, and Dick Gregory. Impact appearances occurred introducing footage of The Beatles, prior to the group appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a young Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), singing and spewing poetry with Jack and Liberace. After three years (one and a half years less than his tenure on THE TONIGHT SHOW), Jack Paar called it quits and would prematurely retire from the business with the exception of producing and starring in a handful of Specials for NBC and accepting one brief return to regular television, for nine months, hosting an ABC late-night talk show, JACK PAAR TONITE in 1973). Jack Paar's monologue. 20 minute excerpt.
#14951: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1965-09-18, ABC, 13 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show." Host: Bing Crosby. Guests Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber.
#7246: PERRY COMO SHOW, THE
Order1967-02-22, NBC, 00 min.
Dupe Of 4214.
1967-07-09, WCBS, 52 min.
July 2, 1967-September 3, 1967. Our Place was an American musical variety show that aired on CBS during the summer of 1967. The official "host" was one of Jim Henson's early Muppets, Rowlf the Dog. The show's other regulars were comedians Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber and the singing Doodletown Pipers. Jim Henson showcased some of his early Muppets, the most regular member of the Our Place cast being Rowlf the talking dog. He actually co-hosted the show with B&S. Talk about a big break for Rowlf! Our Place kicked open the door for the mutt who'd later find greater fame in a 1970s series featuring him and his other Muppet pals. Jack Burns, would be head writer for the first season of The Muppet Show (Syndicated, 1976-1981). Each episode featured a guest, Carol Burnett receiving the honor in the debut which aired Sunday, July 2, 1967 @ 9:00pm EDT. Other guests included Arthur Godfrey, Woody Allen, Soupy Sales, Nipsey Russell, Eddie Albert, Dick Shawn, Shelley Berman, Cyril Richard, and Joel Gray. The executive producer was Bob Precht who produced The Ed Sullivan Show and was also Sullivan's son-in-law. Bill Angelos and Buz Kohan wrote and produced the show and John Moffitt was the director. NOTE: With the exception of the third broadcast (July 23, 1967 with guest Dick Shawn), uploaded in six parts (51:30) in 2008 on you tube, no other example of the other nine shows is known to exist in any broadcast form (video, audio, transcript) in the archives of UCLA Film and Radio, Paley Center for Media, Library of Congress, Museum of Broadcasting.1967-07-16, 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.
1967-07-23, 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.
1967-07-30, 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.
1967-08-06, 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.
1967-08-13, 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.
1967-08-27, 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.
1967-09-03, 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.
1967-09-27, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was "The Hollywood Musicals" 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. Rock Hudson's debut as a TV star-host on this combined tribute and satire to Hollywood's early musicals. Guests: Frank Peppiatt, Pat McCormick, Jack Burns, John Aylesworth, Bobby Van, Connie Stevens. Host: Rock Hudson
1967-12-13, WNBC, 51 min.
Host Groucho Marx welcomes his guests Soupy Sales, Dick Cavett, Jack Burns, Avery Schreiber and Claire & McMahon.#3572: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
Order1968-02-28, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "Comedy Survival Kit" 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 does man-on-the-street interviews with Louis Nye and Jack Burns and Pat McCormick; Nye plays a harried school teacher; Allen and Rossi do a burlesque routine; Stiller and Meara portray a secretary and her boss on their first date; Steve joins Allen and Rossi to read the great poetry of the day using lyrics from rock 'n' roll songs; the entire cast presents a satire on radio dance bands.
#3578: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
Order1968-03-27, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "County Fair" 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.#15809: HOLLYWOOD PALACE, THE
Order1968-05-04, ABC, 5 min.
January 4, 1964-February 7, 1970. This hour-long variety series was a midseason replacement for "The Jerry Lewis Show." Host: Sammy Davis, Jr. Guest: Jack Burns. Five-minute segment.
#19142: HAPPY DAYS
Order1970-07-02, WCBS, 52 min.
- Louis Nye
- Bob and Ray
- Chuck McCann
- Harry James
- Helen Forrest
- Jack Burns
- Julie McWhirter
- Alan Copeland
- Laara Lacey
- Clive Clerk
June 25, 1970-August 27, 1970. An hour of nostalgia, hosted by Louis Nye, with Chuck McCann, Bob (Elliott) and Ray (Goulding), and bandleaders from the 1930's. Harry James and singer Helen Forrest are guests as this summer series continues its fond remembrances of the '30s and '40's. Comedy...Bob and Ray with an interview routine about a fishmonger; Chuck McCann as The Great Voodini; "Song Tester" Louis Nye reviewing the lyrics of a Gershwin tune; and Jack Burns with a Marathon-dance spiel. Highlights: Harry: "Ciribiribin," "Don't Be That Way," Helen: "I Had the Craziest Dream," I don't Want to Walk Without You." Duplicate of #2813.
#2813: HAPPY DAYS
Order1970-07-02, WCBS, 52 min.
- Louis Nye
- Bob and Ray
- Chuck McCann
- Harry James
- Helen Forrest
- Jack Burns
- Julie McWhirter
- Alan Copeland
- Laara Lacey
- Clive Clerk
June 25, 1970-August 27, 1970. An hour of nostalgia, hosted by Louis Nye, with Chuck McCann, Bob (Elliott) and Ray (Goulding), and bandleaders from the 1930's. Harry James and singer Helen Forrest are guests as this summer series continues its fond remembrances of the '30s and '40's. Comedy...Bob and Ray with an interview routine about a fishmonger; Chuck McCann as The Great Voodini; "Song Tester" Louis Nye reviewing the lyrics of a Gershwin tune; and Jack Burns with a Marathon-dance spiel. Highlights: Harry: "Ciribiribin," "Don't Be That Way," Helen: "I Had the Craziest Dream," I don't Want to Walk Without You."
1970-12-13, WCBS, 52 min.
- Wally Cox
- Ray Charles
- Jack Burns
- Norm Crosby
- John Hartford
- Glen Campbell
- Pat Paulsen
- Anne Murray
- Jerry Reed
- Larry McNeeley
January 29, 1969-June 13, 1972. In 1969 Glen Campbell returned to TV as host of "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour"; his regulars included Pat Paulsen, Jack Burns, John Hartford, Jerry Reed and Larry McNeeley.1971-05-02, WCBS, 52 min.
January 29, 1969-June 13, 1972. In 1969 Glen Campbell returned to TV as host of "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour"; his regulars included Pat Paulsen, Jack Burns, John Hartford, Jerry Reed and Larry McNeeley.1973-01-04, WABC, 68 min.
A satirical review of 1972. Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber are the hosts; guests include William F. Buckley Jr., David Frost, Art Buchwald, George S. Irving and Bob McFadden.
1973-01-05, WABC, 63 min.
- Selma Diamond
- Adam Wade
- F. Lee Bailey
- Terry O'Mara
- Dick Gautier
- David Frost
- Mark Russell
- Kelly Garrett
- Jack Burns
- Avery Schreiber
Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber take a satirical look at the upcoming year, 1973, with help from David Frost, F. Lee Bailey, Mark Russell, Selma Diamond, Dick Gautier, Terry O'Mara, Kelly Garrett & Adam Wade.1973-07-21, WABC, 52 min.
June 30, 1973-September 1, 1973. Summer variety series cohosted by comedy duo Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber.
1973-07-28, WABC, 52 min.
June 30, 1973-September 1, 1973. Summer variety series cohosted by comedy duo Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber.
#2102: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1973-10-12, WNBC, 52 min.
- Kirk Douglas
- Dean Martin
- Tim Conway
- Don Rickles
- Jack Burns
- Avery Schreiber
- Norm Crosby
- Rich Little
- Lynn Anderson
- Ted Knight
- Jackie Gayle
Kirk Douglas is roasted by Jack Burns, Avery Schreiber, Tim Conway, Lynn Anderson, Ted Knight, Don Rickles, Rich Little, Jackie Gayle, Norm Crosby and Dean Martin.1974-05-15, ABC, 90 min.
- Steve Allen
- Phyllis Diller
- Desi Arnaz
- Rich Little
- Jack Burns
- Jack Carter
- Jim Nabors
- Lucille Ball
- George Kennedy
- Peter Lawford
- Nanette Fabray
- Bob Illes
- Edie Adams
- Reta Shaw
- Brett Somers
- Avery Schreiber
The accent is on hilarity at this posh bash honoring Phyllis Diller's alleged 102nd natal anniversary, half century ago. Host: Peter Lawford. Produced by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
#8140: "FABULOUS FUNNIES," THE
Order1976-05-25, NBC, 60 min.
- Hal Smith
- Al Capp
- Carl Reiner
- Jack Burns
- Avery Schreiber
- Ken Berry
- Milton Caniff
- Rube Goldberg
- Chester Gould
- Charles M Schultz
- Mort Walker
A salute to the comic strips. Host: Carl Reiner First Telecast: February 11th, 1968.
1980-06-28, ABC, min.
- Jack Burns
- Darrow Igus
- Larry David
- Michael Richards
- Mark Blankfield
- Brandis Kemp
- John Roarke
- Maryedith Burrell
- Melanie Chartoff
- Bruce Mahler
April 11th, 1980-October 22nd, 1982 (ABC) Late-night comedy/variety series broadcast by ABC Friday nights. Included in the cast were two unknown comedians who went on to fame years later on "Seinfeld", "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David and Michael Richards who portrayed "Kramer." Veteran comedian Jack Burns was the head writer and served as the show's announcer. When ABC News Nightline was expanded to five nights a week, "Fridays" was dropped from the schedule.1980-07-04, ABC, min.
- Jack Burns
- Darrow Igus
- Larry David
- Michael Richards
- Mark Blankfield
- Brandis Kemp
- John Roarke
- Maryedith Burrell
- Melanie Chartoff
- Bruce Mahler
April 11th, 1980-October 22nd, 1982 (ABC) Late-night comedy/variety series broadcast by ABC Friday nights. Included in the cast were two unknown comedians who went on to fame years later on "Seinfeld", "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David and Michael Richards who portrayed "Kramer." Veteran comedian Jack Burns was the head writer and served as the show's announcer.1980-08-29, ABC, min.
- Jack Burns
- Darrow Igus
- Larry David
- Michael Richards
- Mark Blankfield
- Brandis Kemp
- John Roarke
- Maryedith Burrell
- Melanie Chartoff
- Bruce Mahler
April 11th, 1980-October 22nd, 1982 (ABC) Late-night comedy/variety series broadcast by ABC Friday nights. Included in the cast were two unknown comedians who went on to fame years later on "Seinfeld", "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David and Michael Richards who portrayed "Kramer." Veteran comedian Jack Burns was the head writer and served as the show's announcer.1980-12-08, ABC, 50 min.
- Jack Burns
- Darrow Igus
- Larry David
- Michael Richards
- Mark Blankfield
- Brandis Kemp
- John Roarke
- Maryedith Burrell
- Melanie Chartoff
- Bruce Mahler
April 11th, 1980-October 22nd, 1982 (ABC) Late-night comedy/variety series broadcast by ABC Friday nights. Included in the cast were two unknown comedians who went on to fame years later on "Seinfeld", "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David and Michael Richards who portrayed "Kramer." Veteran comedian Jack Burns was the head writer and served as the show's announcer. When ABC News Nightline was expanded to five nights a week, "Fridays" was dropped from the schedule. "Who Really Shot J.R.?" "Who Really Shot President Kennedy?"