1972-08-28, ABC, 30 min.
Highlights: President Nixon ends the draft, Mark Spitz wins his first Gold Medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Includes commercials.
Reporters: Howard K. Smith and Harry Reasoner.
1972-08-29, , min.
President Nixon campaigns in California. At Summer Olympics in Munich, Swimmer Mark Spitz sets a third world record. Wins third gold medal in the 200 meter freestyle.
1972-08-31, , min.
Mark Spitz wins fifth Gold Medal. George McGovern feels he has a good chance of winning November election.
1972-09-04, , min.
McGovern campaigns in Ohio. Mark Spitz wins seventh Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics in Munich.
1972-09-10, , min.
A recap of the 1972 Summer Olympic games at Munich, Germany.
1972-10-05, WNBC, min.
The Gold Medal Winner meets the Oscar Loser.
First of eight Bob Hope specials for the season.
Show business debut of Mark Spitz.
Duplicate of #5117.
1972-10-05, WNBC, 52 min.
The Gold Medal Winner meets the Oscar Loser.
1972-12-04, WCBS, 52 min.
September 11, 1972-May 7, 1973. Hour-long variety show hosted by comedian Bill Cosby and featuring Lola Falana, Foster Brooks, Oscar deGruy, and Susan Tolsky.
1973-01-10, WCBS, 52 min.
August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971; December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974. "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
1973-03-27, NBC, min.
Bob Hope and guests present sports awards to athletes in various sports, honoring outstanding professional and amateur athletes.
Scheduled presenters Sammy Davis Jr., Fred MacMurray, Danny Thomas and John Wayne introduce the winners, selected by sports fans from across the country. The show also features clips of the nominees in action.
Duplicate of #7751.
1973-03-27, NBC, 60 min.
Bob Hope and guests present sports awards to athletes in various sports, honoring outstanding professional and amateur athletes.
Scheduled presenters Sammy Davis Jr., Fred MacMurray, Danny Thomas and John Wayne introduce the winners, selected by sports fans from across the country. The show also features clips of the nominees in action.
1973-09-14, WNBC, min.
Celebrity roasting of Gov. Ronald Reagan by: Dean Martin, Jack Benny, Jonathan Winters, Don Rickles, Dom DeLuise, Phyllis Diller, Pat Henry, Jackie Vernon, Nipsey Russell, Audrey Meadows, Mark Spitz, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge.
Duplicate of #2078.
1973-09-14, WNBC, 52 min.
Celebrity roasting of Gov. Ronald Reagan by: Dean Martin, Jack Benny, Jonathan Winters, Don Rickles, Dom DeLuise, Phyllis Diller, Pat Henry, Jackie Vernon, Nipsey Russell, Audrey Meadows, Mark Spitz, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge.
1973-10-23, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).
Guests: Billie Jean King, Mark Spitz, Hank Aaron, Johnny Unitas.
1974-02-22, WNBC, 50 min.
Jack Benny has the spotlight all to himself as the target of a full hour roasting. His cooks include James Stewart, Pearl Bailey, George Burns, Wayne Newton, Foster Brooks, Rich Little, Mark Spitz, Desmond Wilson, Dick Martin, Florence Henderson, Jack Carter, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby and Zubin Mehta.
1974-05-28, NBC, 150 min.
The 26th Primetime Emmy Awards are presented from the Pantages Theatre, in Los Angeles, California.
Host: Johnny Carson
1975-07-15, NBC, 25 min.
April 1, 1974-October 1, 1976. Six celebrities, two contestants, and a studio audience in this question & answer game. Host Jim MacKrell. Panel includes Sally Struthers, James Darren, Gabe Kaplan, Mark Spitz, Carol Wayne, and Dan Rowan.
1975-09-05, NBC, 25 min.
April 1, 1974-October 1, 1976. Six celebrities, two contestants, and a studio audience in this question & answer game. Host Jim MacKrell. Panelists include Esther Rolle, Mark Spitz, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, Carol Wayne, and Chuck Woolery.
1975-10-06, SYN, 30 min.
September 7, 1950-June 6, 1958 (CBS, NBC, ABC & SYNDICATED). Contestants were asked trick questions which would lead to paying consequences for incorrect answers which would entail funny stunts, embarrassing situations and on occasion sentimental reunion moments. NBC aired a daytime version of the show from 1956 until 1965, first with Jack Bailey as host, succeeded by Bob Barker at the end of 1956. Barker also continued to host a syndicated run of the series from 1966 to 1974. Re-runs in syndication continued to be aired for many years. A short-lived syndicated revival of the show was emceed by Bob Hilton (1977-1978).
Host: Bob Barker.
The wives of champion athletes appear on Truth & Consequences. They are Mrs. Mark Spitz, Mrs. Bob Seagren and Mrs. John Hadl.
1976-07-04, NBC, 90 min.
A salute to America on her 200th birthday.
Host: Paul Anka
