1955-07-12, CBS, 28 min.
July 12th, 1955-September 13th, 1955 (CBS)
Live, half-hour musical/variety series, featuring the sounds of Stan Kenton and his band.
Series premiere: Guests: Lena Horne, arranger/composer Vicente Gomez, Frankie Laine.
1960-02-15, ABC, 52 min.
An ABC Television Video Taped Special.
Tonight Frank Sinatra surrounds himself with FIVE celebrated admired women...Lena Horne, Mary Costa, Juliet Prowse, Barbara Heller and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt.
Sinatra offers a valentine to all of his female special guests.
Over fifteen musical numbers are staged.
John Cameron Swayze is the spokesman for sponsor Timex.
1962-01-31, NBC, 58 min.
December 24th, 1948- June 4th, 1950 (NBC) October 2nd, 1950-June 24th 1955 (CBS) September 17th 1955- June 12th, 1963 (NBC)
In 1944, the year his first record was released, Perry Como appeared on radio in The Chesterfield Supper Club; when that show came to television late in 1948, Como came with it, and has remained on television for more than four decades. The Chesterfield Supper Club, which also featured The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters, was originally seen on Friday nights but soon shifted to a half-hour slot on Sundays, opposite Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town." In the fall of 1950, Como shifted to CBS where he hosted his own show for the next five seasons; the fifteen-minute program was seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, following the network news. Also featured were the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and The Fontane Sisters, together with announcer Frank Gallop. In the fall of 1955 Como returned to NBC, where he hosted a weekly hour show for the next eight years; from 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturdays and was titled The Perry Como Show. From 1959 to 1963 it was seen on Wednesdays and was titled The Kraft Music Hall. The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and Frank Gallop were again featured, along with The Ray Charles Singers and The Louis DaPron Dancers (later, The Peter Gennaro Dancers). The Como Music Hall Players included Don Adams, Paul Lynde, Kaye Ballard, Jack Duffy, and Sandy Stewart.
Show of 1-31-62. Guests: Singer Lena Horne, Comedian George Burns.
Highlights:
Lena Horne Sings: "What Is There To Say?" "Independent" "Give Me The Moonlight" "Where Did You Get That Girl?" Dancers: "Crazy Rhythm" Lena Horne, Perry Como and George Burns "You Are Never Far Away From Me" Perry Como: "On The Street Where You Live" "My Favorite Things" "My Baby Just Cares For Me." "If You Were The Only Girl".
Commercials included. Announcer Frank Gallop.
1962-01-31, WNBC, 54 min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
1962-03-09, WNBC, 48 min.
"Mister Television," Milton Berle, presents guests Jack Benny, Lena Horne, Laurence Harvey and Janis Paige.
1963-06-08, , min.
Topics: John Profumo scandal in England, Dr. Stephen Ward arrested-he introduced party girl Christine Keeler to cabinet minister John Profumo, Lena Horne, and Dick Gregory to lead negro protests in Alabama, violence in Lexington, Kentucky,
Ahmed Ben Bella will aid Angolan rebels, possible female cosmonauts in Russia.
1963-06-08, ABC, min.
John Profumo scandal in England; Stephen Ward, who introduced party girl Christine Keeler to cabinet minister Profumo, arrested;
Lena Horne and Dick Gregory to lead Negro protests in Alabama; Violence in the South (Lexington) in Algeria; Ben Bella will aide Africans with Angolan rebels; Possible female cosmonaut in Russia.
1963-08-28, VARIED, 150 min.
SPECIAL REPORTS RECORDED ARE INTERLACED IN THESE AUDIO AIR CHECKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, STATIONS INTERRUPTING REGULAR PROGRAMMING, IN REAL TIME, AS EVENTS OCCUR. BROADCAST HEARD FROM WINS RADIO NEWS, ABC TELEVISION, WNBC RADIO, AND NBC TELEVISION. COVERAGE BEGINS AT 9:30 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
On the day of this unprecedented extraordinary March on Washington, an estimated quarter of a million demonstrators planned to gather a the Washington Monument in the nation's capital. People from all walks of life and distances are taking part in a Jobs and Freedom March sponsored by six major civil-rights groups in the country. their goal: "A massive, peaceful and democratic demonstration as evidence of he need for the Federal government to take action on civil rights."
Howard K. Smith and Richard Bates report at the Lincoln Memorial. Ed Silverman reports on the parade march passing the White House, describing different groups who are marching. Jackie Robinson is heard...reports regarding the strength of the crowd now reaching 100,000 people...Eli Abel reports. Robert McCormack reports on Marian Anderson, singer. Advertisements for Freedom Land and the new Jerry Lewis show, and The Sunday Night Movie are heard.
Frank McGee reports on the crowds as they reach the Lincoln Memorial. Ray Scherer at the Lincoln Memorial waiting for leaders to arrive anticipates the program will start at 1:30 pm. He describes details of the program. Martin Agronsky reports and interviews Norman Thomas of the Socialist Party, who praises the March. Richard Bates interviews Burt Lancaster. ABC NEWS journalist Lisa Howard interviews James Baldwin at the Washington Monument. He states that this day is a turning point, and that "Americans will grow up." Report on the many buses arriving with people who are heard singing, "We Shall Overcome." At 11:20 am an up to the hour report from Jim Groden.
Russ Ward interviews Marlon Brando at the Lincoln Memorial (recorded earlier). Joe Michaels reports observations from a Mobile Unit during drive around the surrounding area of Washington D.C. Dick Gregory speaks to the crowd. Bob Dylan, Joan Baez sing the spiritual song, "Hold ON." Burt Lancaster at the microphone..."The hour which we came approaches." He reads a scroll consisting of 1,500 supporters of the March. Announcements of the names of the speakers who will preside shortly are stated. Introduction of Harry Belafonte who reads some of the names on the scroll, including Marlon Brando, Tony Franciosa, Sammy Davis Jr., Steve Cochran, Robert Ryan, Sidney PoitIer, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Paul Newman, Charlton Heston, Lena Horne, Ruby Dee, others.
Harry Belafonte reads the pledge in its entirety, called "FREEDOM FOR ALL-THE AMERICAN DREAM." Marlon Brando is interviewed and states that "...all of us have been remiss in not voicing out..." On the podium Philip Randolph speaks, and introduces Camilla Williams who sings the National Anthem. Invocation by Patrick O'Doyle who states, "This is the largest demonstration in the history of this nation." Additional reports from different stations. Miss Daisy Bates gives a special award to Rosa Parks. Walter Reuther speaks, as well as Floyd McKissick, National Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality...speaking for James Farmer who is in prison.
Senator Strom Thurmond from South Carolina voices his opinions...thinks that the March on Washington is unnecessary!
Howard K. Smith gives a commentary. Richard Bates reports, stating that the rally should wind up at around 4:40 pm. Freedom song is heard, "Freedom is Worth Shouting About." Mahalia Jackson sings a song requested by Dr. Martin Luther King, "I've Been Duped and I've Been Scared." A. Philip Randolph speaks abut the movement and those individuals whom have been devoted to the cause. Introduction of "moral leader of our nation," Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who gives his iconic 16 minute "I Have a Dream" speech.
1963-08-28, VARIED, 46 min.
14276C: CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH ON WASHINGTON, THE
Order
1963-08-28, , 46 min.
Anthony Quinn
Frank McGee
Jackie Robinson
Martin Agronsky
Howard K. Smith
Lena Horne
Dick Gregory
Charlton Heston
Paul Newman
Burt Lancaster
Marlon Brando
Robert Ryan
Ray Scherer
Ed Silverman
Gregory Peck
Sammy Davis Jr.
Tony Franciosa
Harry Belafonte
Marian Anderson
Bob Dylan
James Baldwin
Camilla Williams
Martin Luther King
Roy Wilkins
Lisa Howard
James Farmer
Strom Thurmond
Richard Bates
Eil Abel
Robert McCormack
Norman Thomas
Jim Groden
Russ Ward
Joe Michaels
Steve Cochran
Sidney Poitier
Ruby Dee
Patrick O'Doyle
Daisy Bates
Rosa Parks
Floyd McKissick
Walter Reuther
A. Philip Randolph
*Highlights
from ATA #14276 which runs 150 minutes.
Some of the names notated here may be omitted from this condensed version which runs 46 minutes.
SPECIAL REPORTS RECORDED ARE INTERLACED IN THESE AUDIO AIR CHECKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, STATIONS INTERRUPTING REGULAR PROGRAMMING, IN REAL TIME, AS EVENTS OCCUR. BROADCAST HEARD FROM WINS RADIO NEWS, WABC TELEVISION, WNBC RADIO, AND NBC TELEVISION. COVERAGE BEGINS AT 9:30 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
*Highlights
from ATA #14276 which runs 150 minutes.
Some of the names notated here may be omitted from this condensed version which runs 46 minutes.
SPECIAL REPORTS RECORDED ARE INTERLACED IN THESE AUDIO AIR CHECKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, STATIONS INTERRUPTING REGULAR PROGRAMMING, IN REAL TIME, AS EVENTS OCCUR. BROADCAST HEARD FROM WINS RADIO NEWS, ABC TELEVISION, WNBC RADIO, AND NBC TELEVISION. COVERAGE BEGINS AT 9:30 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
On the day of this unprecedented, extraordinary March on Washington, an estimated quarter of a million demonstrators planned to gather at the Washington Monument in the nation's capital. People from all walks of life and distances are taking part in a Jobs and Freedom March sponsored by six major civil-rights groups in the country. their goal: "A massive, peaceful and democratic demonstration as evidence of he needs for the Federal government to take action on civil rights."
Howard K. Smith and Richard Bates report at the Lincoln Memorial. Ed Silverman reports on the parade march passing the White House, describing different groups who are marching. Jackie Robinson is heard...reports regarding the strength of the crowd now reaching 100,000 people...Eli Abel reports. Robert McCormack reports on Marian Anderson, singer. Advertisements for Freedom Land and the new Jerry Lewis show, and The Sunday Night Movie are heard.
Frank McGee reports on the crowds as they reach the Lincoln Memorial. Ray Scherer at the Lincoln Memorial waiting for leaders to arrive anticipates the program will start at 1:30 pm. He describes details of the program. Martin Agronsky reports and interviews Norman Thomas of the Socialist Party, who praises the March. Richard Bates interviews Burt Lancaster. ABC NEWS journalist Lisa Howard interviews James Baldwin at the Washington Monument. He states that this day is a turning point, and that "Americans will grow up." Report on the many buses arriving with people who are heard singing, "We Shall Overcome." At 11:20 am an up to the hour report from Jim Groden.
Russ Ward interviews Marlon Brando at the Lincoln Memorial (recorded earlier). Joe Michaels reports observations from a Mobile Unit during drive around the surrounding area of Washington D.C. Dick Gregory speaks to the crowd. Bob Dylan, Joan Baez sing the spiritual song, "Hold ON." Burt Lancaster at the microphone..."The hour which we came approaches." He reads a scroll consisting of 1,500 supporters of the March. Announcements of the names of the speakers who will preside shortly are stated. Introduction of Harry Belafonte who reads some of the names on the scroll, including Marlon Brando, Tony Franciosa, Sammy Davis Jr., Steve Cochran, Robert Ryan, Sidney PoitIer, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Paul Newman, Charlton Heston, Lena Horne, Ruby Dee, others. Harry
Belafonte reads the pledge in its entirety, called "FREEDOM FOR ALL-THE AMERICAN DREAM." Marlon Brando is interviewed and states that "...all of us have been remiss in not voicing out..." On the podium Philip Randolph speaks, and introduces Camilla Williams who sings the National Anthem. Invocation by Patrick O'Doyle who sates, "This is the largest demonstration in the history of this nation." Additional reports from different stations. Miss Daisy Bates gives a special award to Rosa Parks. Walter Reuther speaks, as well as Floyd McKissick, National Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality...speaking for James Farmer who is in prison.
Senator Strom Thurmond from South Carolina voices his opinions...thinks that the March on Washington is unnecessary!
Howard K. Smith gives a commentary. Richard Bates reports, stating that the rally should wind up at around 4:40 pm. Freedom song is heard, "Freedom is Worth Shouting About." Mahalia Jackson sings a song requested by Dr. Martin Luther King, "I've Been Duped, and I've Been Scared." A. Philip Randolph speaks about the movement and those individuals who have been devoted to the cause. Introduction of "moral leader of our nation," Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who gives his iconic 16 minute "I Have a Dream" speech.
1963-10-13, WCBS, 52 min.
September 29, 1963-March 29, 1964. (CBS ) Variety show hosted by Judy Garland.
Guests: Terry Thomas, Lena Horne.
1964-02-13, WNBC, 54 min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
1964-12-28, WNEW, 47 min.
Musical special starring singer Lena Horne.
Guest: James Mason.
In London, James Mason makes his TV singing debut on this one-hour special featuring Lena Horne and lots of her favorite tunes.
Lena opens the show singing "I Want to Be Happy," "It's All Right with Me," "I've Got the World on a String," "Deed I Do," I've Got it Bad," "Love Me or Leave Me," "The Lady Is a Tramp" and "Love."
Ms. Horne is accompanied on the piano by her husband, composer-arranger Lennie Hayton, who's also the musical director and conductor of this show.
Leading her own "tour" of London, Lena meets a handsome Beefeater guard (James Mason), who sings "With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm."
Other Selections by Lena include:
"Lost in the Stars," "Come Sunday," "The Eagle and Me," "He Loves Me," "the Man I Love," "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top," "Day in, Day Out" and "Stormy Weather."
Lena Horne describes her career in terms of tunes. She recalls her early days at the Cotton Club, and gives tribute to drummer Sid Catlett who taught her rhythmic refinement . And to Billy Strayorn who gave Lena some of her outstanding arrangements in her career.
In an interesting segment Lena emotes a grief parody of Liz Taylor's recent tv perambulation around London.
Concluding the broadcast Lena Horne does a superb medley of Negro spirituals, which she says touches her personally.
NOTE: This video taped show was originally broadcast in London last November.
Duplicate of 10549.
1965-01-19, 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.
Guests: Kenny Gardner, The Brothers Four, Lena Horne, Gary Karr, Guy Lombardo, Robert Merrill, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Regina Resnick.
Host: Lena Horne.
Announcer: Mel Brandt
Duplicate of #1378.
1965-01-19, 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.
1965-03-04, WNBC, 54 min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
1965-09-01, WNEW, 45 min.
Time slot usually reserved for London's "Sunday Night At The Palladium." This special brings the multi-faceted talents of the great Lena Horne to fill this hour with great entertainment, without disappointing the viewers of the regularly scheduled programming.
The show is split into three parts, to show many of Miss Horne's moods. Different camera variations were used by producer Jon Scoffield, carefully distancing each variation to enhance each shot.
Miss Horne leads off with "I Wanna Be Happy," then slips off to a nitery set for a charming reprise of her career in terms of tunes. She recalls her early days at the Cotton Club with "World On A String" and gives tribute to drummer Sid Catlett, who taught her rhythmic refinement with "Do I Love You."
Also appearing with Ms. Horne are her pianist Lennie Hayton and a rhythmic section. She is also joined by her guest, actor James Mason and the Jack Parnell Orchestra under Lennie Hayton.
Produced by Jon Scoffield.
Duplicate of 10037.
1965-10-10, 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.
Guests: Pete Fountain, Lena Horne, Grant Johannsen, Gordon MacRae, Robert Merrill, Richard Tucker.
Hostess: Florence Henderson.
Announcer: Mel Brandt
Duplicate of #1385.
1965-10-10, 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.
Guests: Pete Fountain, Lena Horne, Grant Johannsen, Gordon MacRae, Robert Merrill, Richard Tucker.
Hostess: Florence Henderson.
Announcer: Mel Brandt
Duplicate of #1385.
1965-10-10, 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.
1966-01-24, WNBC, 54 min.
September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986.
1966-09-01, WNEW, 52 min.
Song stylist Lena Horne offers a one-woman show. Lena's husband, composer-arranger Lennie Hayton, conducts the orchestra for this show filmed in London.
Highlights:
"Hello Young Lovers," "Wives and Lovers," "Softly as I Leave You," I've Found a New Baby."
Lena in session sings, "It's Not Unusual," "Never on Sunday," "Wouldn't it Be Loverly" and "Singin' in the Rain."
We hear a medley of tunes including, "London Pride," "Autumn in New York," "I Love Paris" and "Summertime in Venice."
In between songs Lena relates to her audience personal memories and anecdotes.
Other songs include: "Days of Wine and Roses," "It happened in Monterey," "Some Day my Prince will Come," "You Came a Long Way From St. Louis," and "I Left my Heart in San Francisco."
Broadcast one time only on WNEW TV New York on Thursday night, September 1, 1966, 10:00pm - 11:00pm. Produced in London.
1966-11-20, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.
1967-10-19, WNBC, 51 min.
Dean Martin welcomes his guests Bing
Crosby, Lena Horne and Dom DeLuise.
1967-10-19, NBC, 51 min.
Dean Martin welcomes his guests Bing
Crosby, Lena Horne and Dom DeLuise.
Dupe Of # 1029.
1967-10-19, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1967-11-30, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Dupe Of # 1938.
1967-11-30, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1968-02-05, NBC, 55 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992.
In 1968, America was embroiled in protests over civil rights and the Vietnam War. In that tumultuous time, “The Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson turned over hosting duties for an entire week to actor and activist Harry Belafonte. His cast of guests included Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, just months before they were assassinated, during a week that’s been mostly lost in American history.
NOTE: Only 51 total minutes related to all five 90 minute broadcasts survive as video (Dr. Martin Luther King, appearing on the fourth night, Singer, Leon Bibb singing "Suzanne," and Senator Robert F. Kennedy appearing on the first night...). All other programming was erased by NBC shortly after the airing of these five programs on color 2" Quad Video Tape. Archival Television Audio, Inc. has archived audio recordings, taped off the air during the first two broadcasts (Feb. 5, and Feb. 6, 1968) totaling 80 minutes, 59 minutes of which are unique...erased by NBC.
This first show of five consecutive broadcast nights. Joined in progress. Final few minutes are heard of Bill Cosby' "Noah" comedy routine. Bill joins Harry at the desk. Cosby talks about his upcoming TV Special. Belafone recounts story of Bill Cosby's early school days where he was labeled a "clown." His report card indicated that he would not amount to anything.
Senator Robert F. Kennedy is introduced. Harry Belafonte discusses many topics with the Senator, including Negro issues...poverty, current legislation, other. Kennedy states that there will be 70,000 fewer jobs this Summer, his meeting with Black Nationalists and their discontent with current governmental politics. There is a huge gap between the poor and the affluent in the USA. Also discussed is the war in Viet Nam. No hate for President Lyndon Johnson and optimism that America will be successful with its commitment in the Viet Nam conflict. Belafonte relates his introduction in 1961 on a visit to the White House of his admiration of The Peace Core and current disillusionment by today's applicants. Bill Cosby adds his own comedic philosophy during this 21 minute segment.
Senator Kennedy discussed the 1968 race for the Presidency not confirming he is a candidate.
Lena Horne is introduced. She sings "I Concentrate on You." Lena and Harry talk about the same Manhattan building they both live in, he on 5th floor and she on the 13th floor. Both Harry and Bill state their admiration of Lena Horne's beauty as a grandmother, Cosby flirting with her and then apologizing comedically to his wife Camille who may be watching the show. Lena Horne states her commitment to her marriage and love of her grandchildren. Harry remembers incident meeting Lena and she befriending him in 1949 when he just got out of the Navy.
Introduction of the Smothers' Brothers. They sing "The Same As My Old Man'" and do their usual comedic stand up routine around this song. Tom mentions he is 31 years old, Dick, 29 years old and Bill Cosby states he is 30 years old. Harry Belafonte and the Smothers' Brothers discuss their CBS TV Show and controversy surrounding the series. Tom mentions that they only usually do five minutes of observational political humor during an hour variety format, and what makes their show stand out is the fact that no other variety shows on television elect to cross this road. Belafonte asks what jokes CBS does not permit the Smothers' Brothers to perform on their show. Bill Cosby chimes in with his point of view. Both Tom and Dick state, in comedic fashion, that they are appreciative of CBS for allowing them to be on The Tonight Show with Harry to do "distasteful" material that they could not do on their own show.
Harry Belafonte reads list of entertainers who will appear on tomorrow nights show. He thanks his guests for appearing and signs off. Ed McMahon mentions that this program has been pre-recorded.
At the time, Carson’s pioneering late night variety show had become one of the country’s most influential platforms. So the move to have Belafonte take this mainstream institution and transform it into a multicultural and political experience, introducing white America to his world of art and activism, was unprecedented.
Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
1968-02-05, NBC, 55 min.
October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992.
In 1968, America was embroiled in protests over civil rights and the Vietnam War. In that tumultuous time, “The Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson turned over hosting duties for an entire week to actor and activist Harry Belafonte. His cast of guests included Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, just months before they were assassinated, during a week that’s been mostly lost in American history.
NOTE: Only 51 total minutes related to all five 90 minute broadcasts survive as video (Dr. Martin Luther King, appearing on the fourth night, Singer, Leon Bibb singing "Suzanne," and Senator Robert F. Kennedy appearing on the first night...). All other programming was erased by NBC shortly after the airing of these five programs on color 2" Quad Video Tape. Archival Television Audio, Inc. has archived audio recordings, taped off the air during the first two broadcasts (Feb. 5, and Feb. 6, 1968) totaling 80 minutes, 59 minutes of which are unique...erased by NBC.
This first show of five consecutive broadcast nights. Joined in progress. Final few minutes are heard of Bill Cosby' "Noah" comedy routine. Bill joins Harry at the desk. Cosby talks about his upcoming TV Special. Belafone recounts story of Bill Cosby's early school days where he was labeled a "clown." His report card indicated that he would not amount to anything.
Senator Robert F. Kennedy is introduced. Harry Belafonte discusses many topics with the Senator, including Negro issues...poverty, current legislation, other. Kennedy states that there will be 70,000 fewer jobs this Summer, his meeting with Black Nationalists and their discontent with current governmental politics. There is a huge gap between the poor and the affluent in the USA. Also discussed is the war in Viet Nam. No hate for President Lyndon Johnson and optimism that America will be successful with its commitment in the Viet Nam conflict. Belafonte relates his introduction in 1961 on a visit to the White House of his admiration of The Peace Core and current disillusionment by today's applicants. Bill Cosby adds his own comedic philosophy during this 21 minute segment.
Senator Kennedy discussed the 1968 race for the Presidency not confirming he is a candidate.
Lena Horne is introduced. She sings "I Concentrate on You." Lena and Harry talk about the same Manhattan building they both live in, he on 5th floor and she on the 13th floor. Both Harry and Bill state their admiration of Lena Horne's beauty as a grandmother, Cosby flirting with her and then apologizing comedically to his wife Camille who may be watching the show. Lena Horne states her commitment to her marriage and love of her grandchildren. Harry remembers incident meeting Lena and she befriending him in 1949 when he just got out of the Navy.
Introduction of the Smothers' Brothers. They sing "The Same As My Old Man'" and do their usual comedic stand up routine around this song. Tom mentions he is 31 years old, Dick, 29 years old and Bill Cosby states he is 30 years old. Harry Belafonte and the Smothers' Brothers discuss their CBS TV Show and controversy surrounding the series. Tom mentions that they only usually do five minutes of observational political humor during an hour variety format, and what makes their show stand out is the fact that no other variety shows on television elect to cross this road. Belafonte asks what jokes CBS does not permit the Smothers' Brothers to perform on their show. Bill Cosby chimes in with his point of view. Both Tom and Dick state, in comedic fashion, that they are appreciative of CBS for allowing them to be on The Tonight Show with Harry to do "distasteful" material that they could not do on their own show.
Harry Belafonte reads list of entertainers who will appear on tomorrow nights show. He thanks his guests for appearing and signs off. Ed McMahon mentions that this program has been pre-recorded.
At the time, Carson’s pioneering late night variety show had become one of the country’s most influential platforms. So the move to have Belafonte take this mainstream institution and transform it into a multicultural and political experience, introducing white America to his world of art and activism, was unprecedented.
Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.
Duplicate of #753A.
1968-09-19, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Dupe Of # 1953.
1968-09-19, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1968-11-28, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1968-12-27, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Repeat Of 9-19-68. Dupe Of # 1953.
1969-01-30, NBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Dupe Of # 1972.
1969-01-30, WNBC, 52 min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974. A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
1969-04-02, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "It's Ladies Nite" 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.
1969-04-02, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "It's Ladies Nite" 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.
Girls, Girls, Girls. It's ladies night with the spotlight on Lena Horne, singer Jeannie C. Riley, comic Totie Fields, jockey Barbara Jo Rubin, and Debi Faubion, Junior Miss of 1968. The host is Mike Douglas, who spends his weekdays entertaining ladies,via his syndicated series.
During the hour, Mike begins to wonder if it's a man's world after all as he finds himself trapped at a ladies matinee and working as secretary to businesswoman Totie Fields. Also, Mike joins Lena for a Medley of her hits, and chats with Debi and Barbara Jo, who recently was at New York's Aqueduct Racetrack.
Duplicate of #3616
Tonight's host: Mike Douglas.
Highlights: The spotlight is on Lena Horne, singer Jeannie C. Riley, comic Totie Fields, jockey Barbara Jo Rubin and Debi Faubion, Junior Miss of 1968. Host Mike Douglas spends his weekday afternoons entertaining ladies via his syndicated weekday afternoon talk show. He finds himself trapped at a ladies matinee and working as a secretary to businesswoman Totie Fields. He joins Lena Horne for a medley of her hits and chats with Debi and Barbara.
Musical highlights:
"The Most Beautiful Girl In The World" "Try A Little Tenderness"-
Mike
"Hello Young Lovers" "Softly, As I Leave You"- Lena
"There Never Was A Time"- Jeannie
"The Whole State of Alabama,"- Mike Douglas, Jeannine C. Riley
Duplicate of 19246.
1969-04-16, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "It's Ladies Nite" 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.
Dupe of #3616
1969-04-16, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "It's Ladies Nite" 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.
Duplicate of #3616
Tonight's host: Mike Douglas.
Highlights: The spotlight is on Lena Horne, singer Jeannie C. Riley, comic Totie Fields, jockey Barbara Jo Rubin and Debi Faubion, Junior Miss of 1968. Host Mike Douglas spends his weekday afternoons entertaining ladies via his syndicated weekday afternoon talk show. He finds himself trapped at a ladies matinee and working as a secretary to businesswoman Totie Fields. He joins Lena Horne for a medley of her hits and chats with Debi and Barbara.
Musical highlights:
"The Most Beautiful Girl In The World" "Try A Little Tenderness"-
Mike
"Hello Young Lovers" "Softly, As I Leave You"- Lena
"There Never Was A Time"- Jeannie
1969-05-14, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. 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.
1969-06-26, NBC, min.
September 16, 1965-May 24, 1974.
A variety hour hosted by Dean Martin. Several of the shows were celebrity "roasts," set at a banquet table, in which the guest of honor was showered with insults by other celebs. Regulars of the series included pianist Ken Lane (1965-1972), Kay Medford, Lou Jacobi, The Golddiggers, Marian Mercer (1971-1972), Tom Bosley (1971-1972), Rodney Dangerfield (1972-1973), Dom DeLuise (1972-1973), and Nipsey Russell (1972-1974).
Don Rickles in a special segment recreates his nightclub act, needling a celebrity audience that includes Pat Boone, Ross Martin, Danny Thomas, Ricardo Montalban and others.
Repeat of 11-30-1967.
1969-07-09, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. 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.
1969-09-10, NBC, 49 min.
Lena Horne's First Network Special- with guests, David Janssen, with and O.C. Smith.
A mellow musical hour with guests David Janssen and O.C. Smith and an orchestra conducted by Lena's husband Lennie Hayton.
Lena sings with her guests, joins in a Claude Thompson dance number ("Cissy Strut") and performs material by a wide range of composers:
Billy Strayhorn ("A Flower is a Lovesome Thing"), Lennon-McCartney ("Rocky Raccoon," "Blackbird"), Rodgers-Hart ("Nobody's Heart Belongs to Me") and Billy Taylor ("I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free").
Other Highlights include:
"Watch What Happens," "You've Made Me So Very Happy," "Good Morning Starshine," "Hello, Young Lovers," "With a Fringe on Top," Nobody's Heart Belongs to me Today, and "Stormy Weather."
O.C. Smith sings "Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife,"
and "Didn't We?"
David Janssen sings "I've Been to Town,"
and a duet with Lena, "I Remember it Well." 1969-11-19, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "An Hour with Burt Bacharach" 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.
1969-11-19, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "An Hour with Burt Bacharach" 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 sound of Bacharach, appealing to both sides of the generation gap, fills this hour. Burt's guests are Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, and New York City Ballet star, Edward Villella.
Tony and Lena corner Burt's piano for a Medley of his hits: "Wives And Lovers," "I'll Never Fall In Love Again," "The Look Of Love," "A House Is Not A Home," "San Jose," "Alfie," and "Message To Michael."
Edward Villella's special kind of language enhances two Bacharach favorites: "This Guy's In Love With You," and"Promises, Promises."
Burt, Lena, and Tony pay tribute to "composer's composer" Harold Arlen. Arlen tunes include "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive," "Out Of This World," "Right Is The Rain," "Old Black Magic," and "My Shining Hour."
1969-11-19, WNBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "An Hour with Burt Bacharach" 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 sound of Bacharach, appealing to both sides of the generation gap, fills this hour. Burt's guests are Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, and New York City Ballet star, Edward Villella.
Tony and Lena corner Burt's piano for a Medley of his hits: "Wives And Lovers," "I'll Never Fall In Love Again," "The Look Of Love," "A House Is Not A Home," "San Jose," "Alfie," and "Message To Michael."
Edward Villella's special kind of language enhances two Bacharach favorites: "This Guy's In Love With You," and"Promises, Promises."
Burt, Lena, and Tony pay tribute to "composer's composer" Harold Arlen. Arlen tunes include "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive," "Out Of This World," "Right Is The Rain," "Old Black Magic," and "My Shining Hour."
Duplicate of 11526.
Announcer: Ed Herlihy
1970-02-11, WABC, 52 min.
January 21, 1970-September 19, 1970. An hour-long variety series taped in London and hosted by British pop star Engelbert Humperdinck.
1970-03-22, ABC, 00 min.
Harry and Lena is a 1970 studio album made into a television special.
1970-03-22, ABC, 00 min.
Harry and Lena is a 1970 studio album made into a television special.
Duplicate of 7180. Includes commercials.
1970-04-22, NBC, 52 min.
September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "A Nite Out with the Boys" 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.
This is "The sound of Burt Bacharach" broadcast.
Original Airdate: November 19th, 1969.
