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#968: WHAT'S MY LINE?
Order1965-02-14, WCBS, 26 min.
- Steve Allen
- John Daly
- Dorothy Kilgallen
- Arlene Francis
- Gloria Swanson
- Martin Gabel
- Bennett Cerf
- Jayne Meadows
- Phyllis Cerf
- Richard Kollmar
- Johnny Olsen
Steve Allen, a former "What's My Line" panelist (1/11/53 clip is shown), returns to help Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, and host John Daly celebrate the show's 15th Anniversary. Gloria Swanson is this evening's Mystery Guest. Also appearing on this 751st consecutive broadcast are Martin Gabel, Jayne Meadows, Phyllis Cerf and Richard Kollmar. Johnny Olsen is the announcer.#6144: MATCH GAME
Order1968-08-06, NBC, 27 min.
- Carol Lawrence
- Marion Lorne
- Gene Rayburn
- Johnny Olsen
- George Hamilton
- Evelyn Jackson
- Paul Doyle
- Larry Ulmer
- Anita Matthews
- Annette Eddy
December 31, 1962-September 20, 1969 (NBC); July 2, 1973-April 20, 1979 (CBS); 1975-1981 (SYNDICATED). Host: Gene Rayburn's celebrity panelists are Carol Lawrence, and George Hamilton. Their contestant partners are Evelyn Jackson, Paul Doyle, Larry Ulmer. During the phone call match Annette Eddy of Daytona Florida tries for prize money. Johnny Olsen is the announcer. Commercials include: Crest toothpaste, Comet cleanser, Oxydol detergent with Marion Lorne, who passed away May 9th, only three months prior to this airing, Oscar Myer, Welch's jams, and Welch's "Juice of the grape."
#6240: SNAP JUDGEMENT
Order1968-08-19, NBC, 30 min.
April 11, 1967-March 28, 1969. Daytime game show that featured "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon as host. Johnny Olsen, announcer. Johnny Carson played the game on March 28, 1968, and his wife, Jo Anne Carson played the game on August 19, 1968.
Host: Ed McMahon. Guests: Jo Anne Carson, in a rare television appearance, & Don Meredith. Not one episode of this two-year game show series survives. All video tapes (two episodes are rumored to exist) were erased soon after broadcasts were aired.#9865: WHAT'S MY LINE?
Order1971-03-30, SYN, 28 min.
- Arlene Francis
- Alan Alda
- Johnny Olsen
- Soupy Sales
- James Earl Jones
- Wally Bruner
- Gail Sheldon
- Stephanie Karageorge
- Gary Gabelich
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. Commercials include Country Inn Apple Crisp, Rival dog food, Dunkin Donuts, Tab Cola Drink, Mike Douglas spot, Chuck Full O' Nuts Coffee, Oxydol Bleach. On this broadcast challenger guests are Gary Gabelich who holds the world automobile land speed record (622.4 miles per hour), done on October 23, 1970, and Stephanie Karageorge who is a belly dancer. There is a Who's Who segment. Mystery guest is James Earl Jones Host: Wally Bruner. Announer: Johnny Olsen NOTE: Slight "buzz" heard during original broadcast transmission.
#4092: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-09-13, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. A variety show video taped in Burbank, modeled on the old vaudeville shows. A mixture of comedic skits and musical performances with no regular host, but reoccurring appearances by Sammy Davis Jr. and Mickey Rooney. It's opening theme was " It's Follies Time" by Harper McKay. Announcer for the series is Johnny Olsen. This was the first broadcast of the series. Thursday-night variety hour, hosted by Sammy Davis Jr. and Mickey Rooney.
#4087: NBC FOLLIES
Order1973-10-04, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1973-December 27, 1973. A variety show video taped in Burbank, modeled on the old vaudeville shows. A mixture of comedic skits and musical performances with no regular host, but reoccurring appearances by Sammy Davis Jr. and Mickey Rooney. It's opening theme was " It's Follies Time" by Harper McKay. Announcer for the series is Johnny Olsen. This episode features Jack Cassidy, Lola Falana, Robert Goulet and Arte Johnson. Davis begins with "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You," and then he and Johnson perform a comedy sketch playing a pair of elderly women on a park bench. Cassidy and Goulet perform a medley featuring "I Believe in You," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "I Love You," and "The Way You Look Tonight," followed by Falana with "Don't Touch My Tomatoes." Sammy Davis Jr. outstandingly performs a selection of songs from "Fiddler on the Roof," including "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man," and "To Life." Davis and Lola Falana perform in a "jive"-themed sketch featuring the song "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You." Afterwards, there is a creative funny sketch based on the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Mickey Rooney is Mr. Horn because he plays the horn. Concluding, a performance of several money-themed songs, including the chorus with "We're In the Money," Goulet with "Penny Serenade," Falana with "With Plenty of Money and You," and finally Cassidy, Goulet, and Falana with "Pennies from Heaven." The episode closes with everyone singing "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening."
#9205: PRICE IS RIGHT, THE
Order1977-03-14, SYN, 23 min.
- Mahalia Jackson
- Johnny Olsen
- Julie Andrews
- O.J. Simpson
- James Darren
- Dennis James
- Michael Effy
- E.C. Fabor
- Angelica
- Warren
Premiere: November 26th, 1956. Broadcast history: NBC daytime November 26th, 1956-September 6th, 1963; NBC primetime September 23rd, 1957-September 6th, 1963; ABC daytime September 9th, 1963-September 3rd, 1965; ABC primetime September 18th, 1963-September 11th, 1964; CBS daytime September 4th, 1972-, Syndicated September 11th, 1972-September 1979. Host: Dennis James Announcer: Johnny Olsen Contestants: Michael Effy, E.C. Fabor, Angelica, Warren. Commercials include: "This Moment in Black History," voiced by James Darren, honoring Mahalia Jackson, promo for upcoming TV Special "Bravo Julie" starring Julie Andrews, McDonalds, Final Touch, Tom McCann, O.J. Simpson for Tree Sweat Orange Juice, Schenectady Trust Bank, and Goodyear Tires. Joined in Progress. At 14 minutes into the broadcast, audio variation for 30 seconds, only. Otherwise excellent sound. NOTE: Most all of this syndicated series has been wiped and is no longer known to exist in any broadcast form or transcript.