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#7087: ED SULLIVAN SHOW
1966-04-10, WCBS, min.
Ed Sullivan , Alan King , Diahann Carroll , Count Basie , Richard Pryor , Eddie Albert , King Family

             
#3276: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-06-06, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Gale Garnett , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). This was the first broadcast of the series. Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3277: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-06-13, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3279: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-07-25, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , Joe & Eddie , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3288: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-01, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , The Everly Brothers

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#3289: KRAFT SUMMER MUSIC HALL, THE
1966-08-08, WNBC, 57 min.
Richard Pryor , John Davidson , George Carlin , Jackie and Gayle , Jimmy Boyd , Mimi Dillard

June 6, 1966-August 29, 1966 (NBC); May 30, 1969-September 5, 1969 (ABC). Singer John Davidson as host to two prime-time variety hours. The first was titled "The Kraft Summer Musical Hall" and featured George Carlin, the Lively Set, the King Cousins, and Jackie and Gayle. The second show was known as "The John Davidson Show." The 1969 show was taped in London and featured Rich Little, Mireille Mathieu and Amy McDonald.
#4377: ROGER MILLER SHOW, THE
1966-11-07, WNBC, 27 min.
Richard Pryor , Petula Clark , Roger Miller

September 12, 1966-December 26, 1966. Country and western singer Roger Miller hosted his own half-hour musical variety series.
#6949A: ABC STAGE 67; A TIME FOR LAUGHTER
1967-04-06, ABC, ?? min.
Redd Foxx , Dick Gregory , Diahann Carroll , Richard Pryor , Harry Belafonte , Godfrey Cambridge , Moms Mabley , Diana Sands

September 14, 1966 - May 11, 1967. A potpourri of assorted specials with no regular host. Included were variety, dramas, and occasional documentaries.


Produced by Harry Belafonte


                                                             
#4121: OPERATION ENTERTAINMENT
1968-01-19, WABC, 52 min.
Louis Armstrong , Joanie Sommers , Richard Pryor , Dick Cavett , Harry Blackstone Jr. , The Korean Kittens

January 5, 1968-April 26, 1968; September 27, 1968-January 31, 1969. This hour-long variety show was staged at a different military base each week and was hosted by a guest star.

Dick Cavett is guest host broadcast from Fort Hood, Texas.            
#3595: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
1968-07-03, WNBC, 52 min.
Ed McMahon , Richard Pryor , Roger Williams , Lana Cantrell , Billy Barnes , Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. The 1967 version of "The Kraft Music Hall" was an hour show, which lasted four seasons. It was hosted by a guest celebrity each week.
#2321: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
1968-10-13, WCBS, 52 min.
Bill Dana , Ed Sullivan , Pearl Bailey , Richard Pryor , Gilbert Bécaud , The Beach Boys

June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
#4124: OPERATION ENTERTAINMENT
1968-11-08, WABC, 52 min.
Jimmy Dean , Richard Pryor , Roy Clark , Patchett and Tarses , Janie Dee

January 5, 1968-April 26, 1968; September 27, 1968-January 31, 1969. This hour-long variety show was staged at a different military base each week and was hosted by a guest star. 

Jimmy Dean guest host, broadcast at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.            
#4141: OPERATION ENTERTAINMENT
1968-12-20, WABC, 52 min.
Jimmy Dean , The Fifth Dimension , Richard Pryor , Buck Owens & The Buckeroos , Richard Dawson , Dana Valery

January 5, 1968-April 26, 1968; September 27, 1968-January 31, 1969. This hour-long variety show was staged at a different military base each week and was hosted by a guest star.   

Jimmy Dean guest host, broadcast from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.          
#4815: THIS IS TOM JONES
1969-02-07, WABC, 52 min.
Richard Pryor , Peter Sellers , Tom Jones , Mary Hopkins , Joey Heatherton , The Moody Blues

February 7, 1969-January 15, 1971. This was the first broadcast of the series. Tom Jones hosted his own musical variety hour, which also featured Big Jim Sullivan and The Ace Trucking Company.
#5308: LAST LAUGH AT THE 60'S
1970-01-08, WABC, 52 min.
Mike Nichols , Elaine May , Carol Burnett , Don Adams , Mort Sahl , John Byner , George Schlatter , Richard Pryor , Buck Henry , Allan Sherman , Don Rickles , Richard Benjamin , Tiny Tim , Pat Paulsen , Godfrey Cambridge , Lorene Yarnell

A music and comedy revue of the 1960's.
#794: A LAST LAUGH AT THE SIXTIES
1970-01-08, WABC, 52 min.
Mike Nichols , Elaine May , Carol Burnett , Bob Newhart , Lenny Bruce , Mrs. Miller , Don Adams , Mort Sahl , John Byner , George Schlatter , Richard Pryor , Buck Henry , Allan Sherman , Don Rickles , Richard Benjamin , Tiny Tim

Bob Newhart reviews the decade's comedy. Included are Don Adams, Richard Benjamin, Godfrey Cambridge, Buck Henry, George Schlatter, Carol Burnett, John Byner, Mrs. Miller, Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Richard Pryor, Don Rickles, Mort Sahl, Allan Sherman and Tiny Tim. Also, a remembrance of satirist Lenny Bruce.             
#16296: A LAST LAUGH AT THE SIXTIES
1970-01-08, WABC, min.
Mike Nichols , Elaine May , Carol Burnett , Bob Newhart , Lenny Bruce , Mrs. Miller , Don Adams , Mort Sahl , John Byner , George Schlatter , Richard Pryor , Buck Henry , Allan Sherman , Don Rickles , Richard Benjamin

Bob Newhart reviews the decade's comedy. Included are Don Adams, Richard Benjamin, Godfrey Cambridge, Buck Henry, George Schlatter, Carol Burnett, John Byner, Mrs. Miller, Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Richard Pryor, Don Rickles, Mort Sahl, Allan Sherman and Tiny Tim. Also, a remembrance of satirist Lenny Bruce.    

Dupe of #794.          
#2373: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
1970-02-08, WCBS, 52 min.
Connie Stevens , Ed Sullivan , Richard Pryor , George Carlin , Chet Atkins , David Frye , Floyd Cramer , Boots Randolph , Sam & Sammy

June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
#4654: SMOTHERS BROTHERS SUMMER SHOW, THE
1970-09-02, WABC, 52 min.
Richard Pryor , Tom Smothers , Dick Smothers , Mason Williams , Jennifer Warren , Procol Harum

July 8, 1970-September 16, 1970. "The Smothers Brothers Summer Show" was a toned-down variety hour and attracted little, if any, controversy.
#2394: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
1970-11-01, WCBS, 52 min.
Ed Sullivan , Richard Pryor , Bobbie Gentry , Melba Moore , Roy Clark , The Cast of "Purlie"

June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. This broadcast featured songs from "Purlie." Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.
#4116: NEW BILL COSBY SHOW, THE
1972-11-13, WCBS, 52 min.
Connie Stevens , Bill Cosby , Richard Pryor

September 11, 1972-May 7, 1973. Hour-long variety show hosted by comedian Bill Cosby and featuring Lola Falana, Foster Brooks, Oscar deGruy, and Susan Tolsky.
#17172: "ABC COMEDY NEWS"
1972-11-28, ABC, min.
Bob and Ray , Mort Sahl , Marion Mercer , Stan Freberg , Fannie Flagg , Richard Pryor , Kenneth Mars , Melodie Johnson , Larry Pressman , Anthony Holland

TV news shows are lampooned in this four-part pilot series (airing now through Friday in the 11:30 to 1 AM time period). 
The comedy news staff: Stan Freberg,  Mort Sahl, Bob and Ray, Richard Pryor, Kenneth Mars, Fannie Flagg, Marion Mercer, Anthony Holland, Each show ends with "A Bedtime Story" sketch.
Tonight its Larry Pressman and Melodie Johnson as a couple enjoying pillow talk before going to sleep; topics include pot and sex movies.                     
#18852B: "ABC COMEDY NEWS"
1972-11-28, ABC, min.
Bob and Ray , Mort Sahl , Marion Mercer , Stan Freberg , Fannie Flagg , Richard Pryor , Kenneth Mars , Melodie Johnson , Larry Pressman , Anthony Holland

TV news shows are lampooned in this four-part pilot series (airing now through Friday in the 11:30 to 1 AM time period). 
The comedy news staff: Stan Freberg,  Mort Sahl, Bob and Ray, Richard Pryor, Kenneth Mars, Fannie Flagg, Marion Mercer, Anthony Holland, Each show ends with "A Bedtime Story" sketch.
Tonight its Larry Pressman and Melodie Johnson as a couple enjoying pillow talk before going to sleep; topics include pot and sex movies.   

Duplicate of 17172.                               
#17173: "ABC COMEDY NEWS"
1972-11-29, ABC, min.
Bob and Ray , Mort Sahl , Marion Mercer , Stan Freberg , Fannie Flagg , Richard Pryor , Kenneth Mars , Anthony Holland

TV news shows are lampooned in this four-part pilot series (airing now through Friday in the 11:30 to 1 AM time period). 
The comedy news staff: Stan Freberg,  Mort Sahl, Bob and Ray, Richard Pryor, Kenneth Mars, Fannie Flagg, Marion Mercer, Anthony Holland, Each show ends with "A Bedtime Story" sketch.
  

Second of four 90 minute specials.                                          
#18852C: "ABC COMEDY NEWS"
1972-11-29, ABC, min.
Bob and Ray , Mort Sahl , Marion Mercer , Stan Freberg , Fannie Flagg , Richard Pryor , Kenneth Mars , Anthony Holland

TV news shows are lampooned in this four-part pilot series (airing now through Friday in the 11:30 to 1 AM time period). 
The comedy news staff: Stan Freberg,  Mort Sahl, Bob and Ray, Richard Pryor, Kenneth Mars, Fannie Flagg, Marion Mercer, Anthony Holland, Each show ends with "A Bedtime Story" sketch.
  

Second of four 90 minute specials.      

Duplicate of 17173.                                                  
#17175: "ABC COMEDY NEWS"
1972-11-30, ABC, min.
Bob and Ray , Mort Sahl , Marion Mercer , Stan Freberg , Fannie Flagg , Richard Pryor , Kenneth Mars , Anthony Holland

TV news shows are lampooned in this four-part pilot series (airing now through Friday in the 11:30 to 1 AM time period). 
The comedy news staff: Stan Freberg,  Mort Sahl, Bob and Ray, Richard Pryor, Kenneth Mars, Fannie Flagg, Marion Mercer, Anthony Holland, Each show ends with "A Bedtime Story" sketch.


Third of four 90 minute specials.                                           
#17176: "ABC COMEDY NEWS"
1972-12-01, ABC, min.
Bob and Ray , Mort Sahl , Marion Mercer , Stan Freberg , Fannie Flagg , Richard Pryor , Kenneth Mars , Anthony Holland

TV news shows are lampooned in this four-part pilot series (airing now through Friday in the 11:30 to 1 AM time period). 
The comedy news staff: Stan Freberg,  Mort Sahl, Bob and Ray, Richard Pryor, Kenneth Mars, Fannie Flagg, Marion Mercer, Anthony Holland, Each show ends with "A Bedtime Story" sketch.
 

Fourth of four 90 minute specials.                                            
#17261: ABC WIDE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT: "COMEDY NEWS"
1973-03-14, ABC, 85 min.
Bob and Ray , Joan Rivers , Mort Sahl , Dick Gregory , Marion Mercer , Stan Freberg , Fannie Flagg , Richard Pryor , Kenneth Mars , Anthony Holland , Spencer Quinn , Ronnie Graham

TV news shows are lampooned in this four-part pilot series (airing now through Friday in the 11:30 to 1 AM time period). 
The comedy news staff: Stan Freberg,  Mort Sahl, Bob and Ray, Richard Pryor, Kenneth Mars, Fannie Flagg, Marion Mercer, Anthony Holland, Each show ends with "A Bedtime Story" sketch.

Joan Rivers reports on the new permissiveness, and Ronnie Graham plays a rain-making Indian chief. A new religious cult is among the topics lampooned. 
 

                                                                                
#2610: FLIP WILSON SHOW, THE
1973-09-20, WNBC, 52 min.
Buddy Hackett , Richard Pryor , Flip Wilson , Ruth Buzzi

September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. This was the first broadcast of the season. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
#2621: FLIP WILSON SHOW, THE
1973-10-04, WNBC, 52 min.
Ralph Edwards , Richard Pryor , Flip Wilson

September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
#10036: "LILY": LILY TOMLIN SPECIAL, THE
1973-11-02, CBS, 60 min.
Alan Alda , Richard Pryor , Lily Tomlin

Comedy, variety special starring Lily Tomlin.             
#2607: FLIP WILSON SHOW, THE
1973-11-29, WNBC, 52 min.
Tim Conway , Richard Pryor , Flip Wilson

September 17, 1970-June 27, 1974. A successful variety hour hosted by Flip Wilson.
#10110: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE
1974-08-27, NBC, 90 min.
Johnny Carson , Ed McMahon , Burt Reynolds , Richard Pryor , Sammy Davis Jr. , Evel Knievel

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.

Guest Host: Sammy Davis Jr.
#17858: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE
1974-08-27, NBC, min.
Johnny Carson , Ed McMahon , Sammy Davis, Jr. , Helen Reddy , Burt Reynolds , Doc Severinsen , Richard Pryor , Evil Knievel

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.

Guest Host: Sammy Davis, Jr. Guests: Evil Knievel, Richard Pryor, Burt Reynolds, Helen Reddy. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
#2561: FLIP WILSON SHOW, THE
1975-05-07, WNBC, 52 min.
Richard Pryor , Flip Wilson , Kenny Rankin , Cher , McLean Stevenson

This was the "Flip Wilson Special" broadcast.
#2150: DINAH AND HER NEW BEST FRIENDS
1976-07-17, WNBC, 52 min.
Dinah Shore , Richard Pryor , Gary Mule Deer , Bonnie Franklin , Diana Canova , Bruce Kimmel , Mike Neun , Leland Palmer , Michael Preminger , Avelio Falana , Dee Dee Rescher

June 5, 1976-July 31, 1976. This summer replacement for "The Carol Burnett Show" starred Dinah Shore and a group of young professionals: Diana Canova, Bruce Kimmel, Gary Mule Deer, Mike Neun, Leland Palmer, Michael Preminger, Avelio Falana, and Dee Dee Rescher.
#7509: ACADEMY AWARDS: 49TH ANNUAL
1977-03-28, ABC, 218 min.
Jane Fonda , William Holden , Jane Alexander , Lee Grant , Richard Pryor , Ingmar Bergman , Jason Robards , Warren Beatty , Piper Laurie , Paddy Chayefsky , Liv Ullman , Ellen Burstyn , Irwin Winkler , Sidney Lumet , Peter Finch , Robert De Niro , Slyvester Stallone , Talia Shire , Sissy Spacek , Jodie Foster

The 49th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California. Warren Beatty, Richard Pryor, Jane Fonda, and Ellen Burstyn are hosts.                        
#10057: ACADEMY AWARDS: 49TH ANNUAL
1977-03-28, ABC, 218 min.
Jane Fonda , William Holden , Jane Alexander , Lee Grant , Richard Pryor , Ingmar Bergman , Jason Robards , Warren Beatty , Piper Laurie , Paddy Chayefsky , Liv Ullman , Ellen Burstyn , Irwin Winkler , Sidney Lumet , Peter Finch , Robert De Niro , Slyvester Stallone , Talia Shire , Sissy Spacek , Jodie Foster

The 49th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California. Warren Beatty, Richard Pryor, Jane Fonda, and Ellen Burstyn are hosts.

Duplicate of # 7509.                                      
#18173: ACADEMY AWARDS: 49TH ANNUAL
1977-03-28, ABC, min.
Jane Fonda , William Holden , Jane Alexander , Lee Grant , Richard Pryor , Ingmar Bergman , Jason Robards , Warren Beatty , Piper Laurie , Paddy Chayefsky , Liv Ullman , Ellen Burstyn , Irwin Winkler , Sidney Lumet , Peter Finch , Robert De Niro , Slyvester Stallone , Talia Shire , Sissy Spacek , Jodie Foster

The 49th Annual Academy Awards presentation, telecast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles, California. Warren Beatty, Richard Pryor, Jane Fonda, and Ellen Burstyn are hosts.  

Duplicate of #7509.                                   
#9277: RICHARD PRYOR SPECIAL, THE
1977-05-05, NBC, 60 min.
Richard Pryor , Shirley Hemphill , LaWanda Page , John Belushi , Maya Angelou , Sandra Bernhard , Glynn Turman , Mike Evans , Kristoff St. John , Tim Thomerson

A comedy special starring Richard Pryor. Richard wanders around the NBC studio encountering various eccentrics.             
#4364: RICHARD PRYOR SHOW, THE
1977-09-13, WNBC, 52 min.
Richard Pryor , Paula Kelly , The O'Jays

September 13, 1977-October 20, 1977. This was the first broadcast of the series. "The Richard Pryor Show" starred Richard Pryor. Other regulars on the short-lived series included Allegra Allison, Sandra Bernhard, Victor Delapp, Argus Hamilton, Jimmy Martinez, Paul Mooney, Tim Reid, Marsha Warfield, Robin Williams, and John Witherspoon.
#4365: RICHARD PRYOR SHOW, THE
1977-09-20, WNBC, 52 min.
Pat Cooper , Richard Pryor , Robert Reed , The O'Jays , Barbara Rhoades , Joan Shawlee , Robin Williams

September 13, 1977-October 20, 1977. "The Richard Pryor Show" starred Richard Pryor. Other regulars on the short-lived series included Allegra Allison, Sandra Bernhard, Victor Delapp, Argus Hamilton, Jimmy Martinez, Paul Mooney, Tim Reid, Marsha Warfield, Robin Williams, and John Witherspoon.
#4367: RICHARD PRYOR SHOW, THE
1977-09-27, WNBC, 52 min.
Richard Pryor , Marsha Warfield

September 13, 1977-October 20, 1977. "The Richard Pryor Show" starred Richard Pryor. Other regulars on the short-lived series included Allegra Allison, Sandra Bernhard, Victor Delapp, Argus Hamilton, Jimmy Martinez, Paul Mooney, Tim Reid, Marsha Warfield, Robin Williams, and John Witherspoon.
#4366: RICHARD PRYOR SHOW, THE
1977-10-11, WNBC, 52 min.
Richard Pryor , Shirley Hemphill , LaWanda Page , John Belushi , Maya Angelou

September 13, 1977-October 20, 1977. This program is a repeat of the Special from May 11, 1977. "The Richard Pryor Show" starred Richard Pryor. Other regulars on the short-lived series included Allegra Allison, Sandra Bernhard, Victor Delapp, Argus Hamilton, Jimmy Martinez, Paul Mooney, Tim Reid, Marsha Warfield, Robin Williams, and John Witherspoon.
#4368: RICHARD PRYOR SHOW, THE
1977-10-20, WNBC, 52 min.
Richard Pryor , Tim Reid , Robin Williams , Marsha Warfield , Paul Mooney , Argus Hamilton , Johnny Witherspoon , Allegra Allison , Victor Delapp , Sandra Bernhard , Jimmy Martinez , David Banks , Charlie Hill

September 13, 1977-October 20, 1977. This was the final broadcast of the series and featured a "Farewell Roast." "The Richard Pryor Show" starred Richard Pryor. Other regulars on the short-lived series included Allegra Allison, Sandra Bernhard, Victor Delapp, Argus Hamilton, Jimmy Martinez, Paul Mooney, Tim Reid, Marsha Warfield, Robin Williams, and John Witherspoon.

NBC News Bulletin with Chuck Scarborough regarding hijacking.
#10085: HBO SPECIAL: RICHARD PRYOR LIVE IN CONCERT
1979-10-19, HBO, 60 min.
Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor live in concert from Long Beach, California.             
#18593J: TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, THE
1980-12-12, NBC, min.
Johnny Carson , Ed McMahon , Richard Benjamin , Doc Severinsen , Richard Pryor

October 1, 1962-May 22, 1992. Johnny Carson, host of NBC's network late-night "Tonight Show" reigned for 30 unprecedented years...five times the combined tenure of Steve Allen, and Jack Paar. Carson was impervious to competition, including efforts to dethrone him by Les Crane, Joey Bishop, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Jack Paar, Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall. Sadly, very few complete "Tonight Show" broadcasts survive during Johnny Carson's first ten years of broadcasting. Around 1965, through the early 1970's, oldest tapes were first erased systematically by orders from myopic NBC executives, to be recycled for purposes of saving money. Ironically, in many cases, these older master tapes were too brittle, and portended probable drop-outs for re-use after being erased. Subsequently blank after being erased, these older questionable master 2" Quad tapes were either sparingly used or never used again for recording new programming and eventually were discarded. Saving thousands of dollars at the time (wiping master tapes for potential re-use) resulted in losing millions of dollars by NBC in today's marketplace, and more importantly wiping thousands of historic TONIGHT SHOW broadcasts, which contain precious personal anecdotes from political, show business, and sports icons of the past.

Guests: Richard Pryor, Richard Benjamin. NOTE: This specific TONIGHT SHOW may only contain an opening monologue by Johnny Carson. Other content, as listed, will have to be monitored and confirmed upon your order request.
#18614: ACADEMY AWARD: 53RD ANNUAL, THE
1981-03-31, ABC, min.
Ronald Reagan , Angie Dickinson , Peter Ustinov , Jack Lemmon , Mary Tyler Moore , Henry Fonda , Sally Field , Dustin Hoffman , Johnny Carson , Donald Sutherland , Lily Tomlin , Lillian Gish , Diana Ross , Richard Pryor , Peter OToole , Alan Arkin , Bernadette Peters , Steve Martin , Jane Seymour , Margot Kidder , Brooke Shields , Jack Valenti , Richard Chamberlain , Lesley-Anne Down , Sissy Spacek , Robert De Niro , Timothy Hutton , Mary Steenburgen , Sigourney Weaver , Nastassja Kinski , Billy Dee Williams , Franco Zeffirelli , Nicholas Brothers , Luciano Pavarotti , Robert Redford , Blythe Danner , George Cukor , King Vidor

The 53rd annual Academy Awards presentation from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The ceremonies, originally scheduled for March 30th, were delayed one day due to the assassination attempt on President Reagan on March 30th.

Host: Johnny Carson.      

Best Picture: Ordinary People
Best Actor: Robert De Niro
Best Actress: Sissy Spacek
Best Supporting Actor: Timothy Hutton
Best Supporting Actress: Mary Steenburgen         

Henry Fonda was awarded the Academy Honorary Award. He received an Oscar for best actor the following year.                             
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JFK Assassination
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NPR Walter Cronkite Essays

Civil Rights Movement (1956-1968)

Space Exploration (1956-1972)

Vietnam War
(1961-1975)
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Lost Television


Jose Feliciano, at 70, listening to his FIRST TV variety show appearance (Al Hirt: FANFARE), telecast on July 17, 1965, when he was 19 years old.


TV Audio:
Rare & Valued


When TV Variety
Was King


This Anniversary Day
In Television History


ARSC/IASA London Conference: Why Collect?


News 12 Long Island
Live Television Profile:
Archival Television Audio, Inc


CAPTURED LIVE: CULTURES OF TELEVISION RECORDING AND STORAGE, 1945-1975


NBC MATINEE THEATER
FRANKENSTEIN
NBC TV - Feb. 5, 1957
8:23 min. excerpt


Phil Gries TV Audio Archive
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Harry Belafonte Hosts
The Tonight Show
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