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19 records found for Richard Hanser
#8: PROJECT 20: MEET MR. LINCOLN
1960-02-11, WNBC, 29 min.
- Thomas Mitchell ,
- Alexander Scourby ,
- Robert Russell Bennett ,
- Richard Hanser ,
- Donald B. Hyatt ,
- Abraham Lincoln
September 13, 1954 - May 27, 1970 A portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of his birth. This program concentrates on the final four years of Lincoln's life and his presidency. Thomas Mitchell introduces the program, and does one commercial for the sponsor, (The Lincoln Life Insurance Company). This presentation was a repeat of its premiere airing one year before, February 11, 1959. Alexander Scourby narrates from Richard Hanser's script, quoting mostly in the words of Abraham Lincoln. Robert Russell Bennett's score incorporates songs of the time. Donald B. Hyatt produced and directed. This broadcast received many outstanding awards but was never aired again. For this extraordinary documentary producer Donald B. Hyatt developed the "stills-in-motion" technique which involved the animation of thousands of still photographs and non filmed visual materials. However, just listening to the narrative sound track by Alexander Scourby, the incredible score, using music of the times, orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett, coupled with the narrative written by Richard Hanser, including salient quotations expressed by President Abraham Lincoln, makes for an exhilarating interpretation, insight and appreciation of Lincoln's presidency, and what he endured during his administration during the Civil War (1861-1865). In 1954 Henry Solomon, along with Donald B. Hyatt, Issac Kleinerman, Richard Hanser, and Robert Russell Bennett, began production on a group of compilation documentaries they named PROJECT 20. Salomon and company periodically produced special broadcasts for NBC recreating the lives, events, periods, and trends of the 1900's through an effective marriage of archival news film and still photos, long before contemporary Ken Burns picked up the baton to do similar approach documentaries broadcast on PBS beginning in the 1980's. There were 33 produced Project 20 NBC Specials in the series. Eleven of them were enhanced with narration provided by the mellifluous Alexander Scourby. The series became universally recognized as one of American television's most enduring and honored series, winning hundreds of national and international awards for broadcasts, including two prime time Emmy Awards.
#18782: PROJECT 20: NOT SO LONG AGO
1960-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
The post WWII period, 1945-1950 is recalled by narrator Bob Hope. Original msuic score by Robert Russell Bennett. Written by Richard Hanser. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Dupe of entry #9.
#9: PROJECT 20: NOT SO LONG AGO
1960-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
The post WWII period, 1945-1950 is recalled by narrator Bob Hope. Original msuic score by Robert Russell Bennett. Written by Richard Hanser. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt.#12: PROJECT 20: LIFE IN THE THIRTIES
1960-03-13, WNBC, 52 min.
Alexander Scourby narrates. Music of the period is conducted by composer Robert Russell Bennett. Written by Richard Hanser. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Originally aired Oct. 16, 1959.#16: PROJECT 20: MARK TWAIN'S AMERICA
1960-04-22, WNBC, 52 min.
The narration consists almost wholly of Mark Twain's words and is spoken by actor-playwright Howard Lindsay. Original music score by Robert Russell Bennett. Written by Richard Hanser. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt.#37: PROJECT 20: THE INNOCENT YEARS
1960-07-18, WNBC, 52 min.
The years 1900-1917 are documented with Alexander Scourby narrating and Robert Russell Bennett providing the score from popular songs of the time. First broadcast Nov. 21, 1957. Written by Henry Salomon and Richard Hanser. Produced by Salomon and directed by Donald B. Hyatt.#55: PROJECT 20: VICTORY AT SEA
1960-12-29, WNBC, 79 min.
This special documents World War II navel operations. Originally presented as a classic series of half hour weekly episodes, this show was a newly edited and concise version. Alexander Scourby narrated. Richard Hanser wrote the script and Robert Russell Bennett arranged the score by Richard Rodgers. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt.#59: PROJECT 20: THE TWISTED CROSS
1961-01-03, WNBC, 57 min.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower ,
- Alexander Scourby ,
- Adolf Hitler ,
- Robert Russell Bennett ,
- Richard Hanser ,
- Wilson Hall ,
- Henry Salomon ,
- Fidel Castro
Alexander Scourby narrates this documentary showing the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler. Produced by Henry Salomon and Richard Hanser. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. NBC news bulletins with Wilson Hall interrupts programming, stating that "President Eisenhower has broken off U.S. relations with Castro's Cuba." This program originally aired on March 14, 1956.#76: PROJECT 20: THE STORY OF WILL ROGERS
1961-03-28, WNBC, 52 min.
Bob Hope narrates. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Written by Richard Hanser and Rod Reed. Original music score by Robert Russell Bennett.#89: PROJECT 20: THE GREAT WAR
1961-07-04, WNBC, 52 min.
America's participation in World War I is chronicled. Alexander Scourby narrates. Produced by Henry Salomon. Written by Salomon and Richard Hanser. Music by Robert Russell Bennett. Premiere broadcast was Oct. 16, 1956. A Reviewer's Comment: I am a professional musician, so I am probably a little more aware of the background music than many other viewers, but I need to mention that one can shut the picture or one's eyes and just concentrate on the score and Alexander Scourby's voice to have a rather enjoyable hour, for the music is non-stop for the entire hour.
#131: DUPONT SHOW OF THE WEEK: LAUGHTER USA, THE
1961-09-17, WNBC, 53 min.
- Jack Benny ,
- Jimmy Durante ,
- Robert Russell Bennett ,
- Richard Hanser ,
- Donald B. Hyatt ,
- Fred Allen ,
- Phil Silvers ,
- Bob Hope ,
- Eddie Cantor ,
- Burns & Allen ,
- Laurel and Hardy ,
- W.C. Fields ,
- Groucho Marx ,
- George Burns ,
- Rod Reed ,
- Stan Laurel ,
- Buster Keaton ,
- Oliver Hardy
Samples of American humor from the beginnings till now are examined. A host of stars participate including Phil Silvers, Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Eddie Cantor, Burns and Allen, Buster Keaton, Fred Allen, Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, Groucho Marx and Jack Benney. This premiere show for the series was produced by Donald B. Hyatt and his Project 20 staff. Written by Richard Hanser and Rod Reed. Original musical score by Robert Russell Bennett.
#19316: PROJECT 20: THAT WAR IN KOREA
1963-11-20, WNBC, 76 min.
Richard Boone narrates. Robert Russell Bennett composed and conducted the score for this look back at what Americans experienced during the early 1950's in war torn Korea. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser. Duplicate of #554.
#554: PROJECT 20: THAT WAR IN KOREA
1963-11-20, WNBC, 76 min.
Richard Boone narrates. Robert Russell Bennett composed and conducted the score for this look back at what Americans experienced during the early 1950's in war torn Korea. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser.#573: PROJECT 20: THE COMING OF CHRIST
1963-12-22, WNBC, 28 min.
Alexander Scourby narrates from passages in the Old and New Testaments - prophecies of the coming of the Messiah and descriptions of Christ's birth, his life and his ministry. Robert Russell Bennett composed the score. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser. First broadcast Dec. 20, 1960.#750: PROJECT 20: THE ISLAND CALLED ELLIS
1967-01-13, WNBC, 49 min.
Jose Ferrer narrates the chronicle of the immigrants who built America. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. Produced and directed by Donald Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser.#787: PROJECT 20: MEET GEORGE WASHINGTON
1969-04-24, WNBC, 51 min.
Melvin Douglas narrates a stirring portrait of our first President, George Washington. Robert Russell Bennett provides the musical score. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt and written by Richard Hanser.#793: PROJECT 20: THE WEST OF CHARLES RUSSELL
1970-01-07, WNBC, 52 min.
Milburn Stone, often using Charles Russell's own words, describes the man's personality and art. Charles Russell was a cowboy and an artist who displayed, in his realistic paintings, the vitality, beauty and cruelty of a life he knew intimately. Original score by Robert Russell Bennett. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Written by Richard Hanser.#804: A CBS NEWS SPECIAL: LBJ TRAGEDY AND TRANSITION
1970-05-02, WCBS, 41 min.
- Walter Cronkite ,
- Robert Russell Bennett ,
- Richard Hanser ,
- Donald B. Hyatt ,
- John F. Kennedy ,
- Lyndon B. Johnson
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson reviews some of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Walter Cronkite conducts the interview at the LBJ Ranch in Texas.#806: PROJECT 20: THE SHINING MOUNTAINS
1970-05-27, WNBC, 48 min.
Milburn Stone narrates a romantic look at the Colorado Rockies. Produced and directed by Donald B. Hyatt. Written by Richard Hanser. Musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. This was the last of the documentaries which began airing on Sept. 13, 1954 at irregular intervals for a total of sixteen years.