September 12, 1955-June 12, 1963. In the fall of 1955 Perry Como returned to NBC where he hosted a weekly hour show. From 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturday evenings and was titled "The Perry Como Show." From 1959 to 1963 it was seen Wednesday evenings and was titled "The Kraft Music Hall." Regulars included Frank Gallop and the Ray Charles Singers. After his final weekly June 12, 1963 broadcast Perry Como appeared in scores of specials, beginning October 3, 1963, airing on NBC, CBS & ABC, and concluding on December 6, 1986. 

Guest: Ray Anthony.      

Announcer: Dick Stark.                                                                            

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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.                                                 

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 version ran during the 1963 season.