On this "Startime" presentation a modernized adaptation of "The Jazz Singer" by Samson Paphaelson. Jerry Lewis sings "Kol Nidre."                                       

October 1st, 1962-March 29th, 1963-NBC Daytime
1965-1969 Syndicated
August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972- CBS
1972-1986- Syndicated.

From August 18th, 1969- February 11th, 1972 Merv Griffin appeared in a late-night talk show format on CBS-TV. It's believed that all of his CBS talk shows were bulk-erased by the network. In 1972, Griffin returned to the syndication market where he remained until 1986.




Host: Merv Griffin.                                                                                                      

Special saluting performers and songwriters who have entertained generations of Americans, These veteran entertainers perform the songs and sketches that made them famous. 

Produced By Grey Lockwood.                                                                              

Special saluting performers and songwriters who have entertained generations of Americans, These veteran entertainers perform the songs and sketches that made them famous. 

Produced By Grey Lockwood.          




Dupe of 7219.                                                                                  

November 13th, 1960- March 25th, 1984. 

A Sunday morning religious program produced by the ABC News Public Affairs Department. "Directions" focused on religious issues of the day and news events. Performers included George Hicks, Eli Wallach, John Alcorn, Theodore Bikel, and others. It had no set host except for Eli Wallach who hosted briefly in October 1961.

Molly Picon reminisces about a career that spans nearly 75 years. She recalls her beginnings in New York's Yiddish theater and actors with whom she has worked.