1956-Syndicated, October 12th, 1956-May 3rd, 1957-ABC, 1963-Syndicated.
Band leader Ray Anthony hosted his own syndicated variety show in 1956, that was later picked up by ABC. A new syndicated half hour version ran during the 1963 season.
Series Premiere. The Bookends (Lisa Marne and Vikki Carr voice the opening of the show.
Ray Anthony opens the show with a solo trumpet, "Worried Mind."
Tonight's music from Greece have Viki Carr and Lisa Marne (The Bookends) sing together, "Never on a Sunday," and Carr sings solo, "I've Got You Under My Skin."
Television debut of jazz pianist Kellie Greene and her swinging sounds who becomes a regular on this series.
Guest Ernest Borgnine and Ray Anthony discuss the series McHale's Navy. Also great appreciation extended by Borgnine to Frank Sinatra and how he started in show business.
Leroy, Jack and Bob in the band play for Ray who sings "Mack the Knife."
NOTE: Occasional very slight variations in sound quality.
