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3 records found for Nelson Riddle Orchestra
#10533: ROSEMARY CLOONEY SHOW, THE
Order1957-05-28, SYN, 6 min.
- Rosemary Clooney
- Carol Channing
- Nelson Riddle Orchestra
- Hi-Los
- Bob Morse
- Clark Burrows
- Gene Purling
- Bob Strasen
1956-1957 (SYN) Series of thirty- nine syndicated half-hour variety shows, hosted by Rosemary Clooney. Also featured were the Hi-Lo's, and the Nelson Riddle orchestra. In the fall of 1957, Clooney hosted her own network series, The Lux Show Starring Rosemary Clooney. Guest : Carol Channing Musical highlights- "How About You" sung by Rosemary Clooney and a Carol Channing, Charleston number from "Lend An Ear." Hi-Los singing group also appear. NOTE; Syndicated in other parts of the country and broadcast at different times on different dates including June 2, 1957.
#19291: NAT KING COLE SHOW,
Order1957-10-15, NBC, 25 min.
- Stan Getz
- Oscar Peterson
- Jo Jones
- Coleman Hawkins
- Roy Eldridge
- Nat King Cole
- Oscar Peterson Trio
- Jazz at the Philharmonic
- Flip Edwards
- Norman Granz
- Duke Phillips
- Illinois Jacquet
- Randy Van Horne Singers
- Nelson Riddle Orchestra
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.
1967-11-13, NBC, 52 min.
A truly memorable TV event as Frank Sinatra is joined by the dazzling Ella Fitzgerald in his third annual special. This is an historic pairing of the two most prominent vocal artists of the era. Joining the pair is Antonio Carlos Jobim. Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra accompany Frank and Ella on this special taped in Burbank, California. Note: This is the first time Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald appeared on television together since Sinatra featured Fitzgerald on his Timex TV shows in the late 1950s.