November 5, 1956 - June 24, 1957 (15 minutes)
July 2, 1957 - December 17, 1957 (30 minutes)   

When Nat King Cole' NBC TV series began November 5, 1956 it originated from New York City while Cole was winding up his current stint at the Copacabana. After the fourth broadcast the series was broadcast from Los Angeles. where it would remain for its complete run. 

Nat King Cole became the first major black performer to headline a network variety series. His 15 minute show filled the remainder of the half hour in which NBC TV aired its nightly news program, THE HUNTLEY BRINKLY REPORT. 

On July 2, 1957 THE NAT KING COLE SHOW became a half hour program. Many stars appeared on the show for minimum fees as personal favors to him, in an effort to bolster low ratings. But the efforts were in vain, and it would be another decade before a black entertainer could begin to make a significant dent into he mass medium of television. 

Nat King Cole sings, "Only a Paper Moon," "Sweet Lorraine," "With Your on my Mind," "Stompin' At The Savoy," 

Nat King Cole with Oscar Peterson Jr. "Tenderly."

 Norman Granz introduces some of the musicians from his, "Jazz At The Philharmonic" series. Ganz has just completed his 18th annual tour. Nat King Cole tells his audience that this is the  first television appearance of, "Jazz At The Philharmonic." 

Opening is not archived. Otherwise complete. 

                                          

Frank Sinatra performs in his first ever television special. He performs his many hits.

 First broadcast on NBC on November 24th, 1965, marking the occasion of Sinatra's 50th birthday. 

Winner of Prime time Emmy as Outstanding Musical Program.                      

Debbie Reynolds stars in her own hour of music and comedy.                                                   

Debbie Reynolds stars in her own hour of music and comedy.  

Duplicate of # 7047       

At an Army base, Debbie is the leader of an all-girl orchestra who gets help from two soldiers Bob Hope and Jim Nabors. Frank Gorshin joins her for a double-edge tour de force: a spoof of the movie classic "Grand Hotel" and 11 famous actors. Bobby Darin and Debbie portray a hip Las Vegas couple. Donald O'Connor and Debbie sing and dance numbers from their movies, and scenes from the films provide the backdrop.   
Nelson Riddle Orchestra.     

Highlights:

"Happy Days Are Here Again" "I Like You."- Debbie
"Mame"- Jim Nabors
"Jackson," "Hold On,I'm A'Comin," "First There Is A Mountain," "Baby Don't Leave Me,"  "Always,"- Debbie, Bobby Darin.     
"Singing In The Rain," "The Tender Trap," "Make 'Em Laugh," " Good Morning," "I Ain't Down Yet,"- Debbie, Donald O'Connor.                                           

Musical television special starring John Denver and Frank Sinatra, with Count Basie, Harry James and Nelson Riddle.
Tribute to the big band era.          

Musical television special starring John Denver and Frank Sinatra, with Count Basie, Harry James, and Nelson Riddle.
Tribute to the big band era. 

Duplicate Of # 7222