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21 records found for Roger Williams
#7464: VOICE OF FIRESTONE
Order1958-12-01, ABC, 13 min.
September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC) This was the first broadcast of the season. "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963). "Music of Hollywood" Academy Award winning songs from 1934-1957 are featured. Joined in progress, host, John Daly introduces Roger Williams on the piano who plays "Three Coins in the Fountain." Tony Martin and Shirley Jones duet "Three Coins in the Fountain." "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"................................Shirley Jones "Night and Day"............................................................Tony Martin "Let's Face the Music and Dance"..............................Chorus From SHOWBOAT, Shirley Jones and Tony Martin sing, "Only Make Believe."
#5447: STEINWAY HALL
Order1961-04-27, RADIO, 30 min.
A series of radio shows sponsored by Steinway Pianos. The accent is showcasing musicians. This broadcast presented an all-star jazz concert.
#10194: BOB NEWHART SHOW, THE
Order1961-10-25, NBC, 28 min.
October 11th, 1961- June 13th, 1962 (NBC) A thirty-minute variety series starring comedian Bob Newhart. Newhart won fame by performing his classic telephone comedy routines that he would end by saying, "well same to you, fella." Regulars on the show are Jackie Joseph, Kay Westfall, Jack Grinnage, Mickey Manners, Pearl Shear, June Ericson, and Andy Albin. The announcer is Dan Sorkin. Guest: Roger Williams
1962-01-02, WPIX, 49 min.
- Ralph Edwards
- James Garner
- Jack Lemmon
- Lorne Greene
- Limeliters
- Jackie Cooper
- Fabian
- Dr. Frank Baxter
- Buster Keaton
- Rosemary Clooney
- Eartha Kitt
- Abby Dalton
- Fritz Feld
- Dorothy Provine
- Roger Williams
- David Janssen
- Nanette Fabray
- Dan Blocker
Starring in this special program are Jimmy Durante, Buster Keaton, Dan Blocker, Rosemary Clooney, Jackie Cooper, Abby Dalton, Ralph Edwards, Fabian, Nanette Fabray, Fritz Feld, James Garner, Lorne Greene, David Janssen, Eartha Kitt, Jack Lemmon, The Limeliters, Dorothy Provine, Roger Williams and Dr. Frank Baxter. This film and its stars signal the opening of the 1962 March of Dimes Campaign.1962-12-12, NBC, 58 min.
- Don Adams
- Kaye Ballard
- Paul Lynde
- Roger Williams
- Perry Como
- Mitchell Ayres Orchestra
- Jean Carroll
- Frank Gallop
- Jack Duffy
- Sandy Stewart
- Dorothy Collins
December 24th, 1948- June 4th, 1950 (NBC) October 2nd, 1950-June 24th 1955 (CBS) September 17th 1955- June 12th, 1963 (NBC) In 1944, the year his first record was released, Perry Como appeared on radio in The Chesterfield Supper Club; when that show came to television late in 1948, Como came with it, and has remained on television for more than four decades. The Chesterfield Supper Club, which also featured The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters, was originally seen on Friday nights but soon shifted to a half-hour slot on Sundays, opposite Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town." In the fall of 1950, Como shifted to CBS where he hosted his own show for the next five seasons; the fifteen-minute program was seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, following the network news. Also featured were the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and The Fontane Sisters, together with announcer Frank Gallop. In the fall of 1955 Como returned to NBC, where he hosted a weekly hour show for the next eight years; from 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturdays and was titled The Perry Como Show. From 1959 to 1963 it was seen on Wednesdays and was titled The Kraft Music Hall. The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and Frank Gallop were again featured, along with The Ray Charles Singers and The Louis DaPron Dancers (later, The Peter Gennaro Dancers). The Como Music Hall Players included Don Adams, Paul Lynde, Kaye Ballard, Jack Duffy, and Sandy Stewart. Show of 12-12-62. Guests: Singer Dorothy Collins, Comic Jean Carroll, pianist Roger Williams. This show comes from Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba. Commercials included. Announcer Frank Gallop.
1962-12-26, NBC, 58 min.
- Don Adams
- Kaye Ballard
- Paul Lynde
- Roger Williams
- Perry Como
- Mitchell Ayres Orchestra
- Frank Gallop
- Jack Duffy
- Sandy Stewart
- Caterina Valente
- Eleanor Powell
December 24th, 1948- June 4th, 1950 (NBC) October 2nd, 1950-June 24th 1955 (CBS) September 17th 1955- June 12th, 1963 (NBC) In 1944, the year his first record was released, Perry Como appeared on radio in The Chesterfield Supper Club; when that show came to television late in 1948, Como came with it, and has remained on television for more than four decades. The Chesterfield Supper Club, which also featured The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Fontane Sisters, was originally seen on Friday nights but soon shifted to a half-hour slot on Sundays, opposite Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town." In the fall of 1950, Como shifted to CBS where he hosted his own show for the next five seasons; the fifteen-minute program was seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, following the network news. Also featured were the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and The Fontane Sisters, together with announcer Frank Gallop. In the fall of 1955 Como returned to NBC, where he hosted a weekly hour show for the next eight years; from 1955 to 1959 it was seen Saturdays and was titled The Perry Como Show. From 1959 to 1963 it was seen on Wednesdays and was titled The Kraft Music Hall. The Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and Frank Gallop were again featured, along with The Ray Charles Singers and The Louis DaPron Dancers (later, The Peter Gennaro Dancers). The Como Music Hall Players included Don Adams, Paul Lynde, Kaye Ballard, Jack Duffy, and Sandy Stewart. Show of 12-26-62. Guests: Dancer Eleanor Powell, Singer Caterina Valente, pianist Roger Williams. Medley of songs from the movies of Eleanor Powell. Tap dance number. Commercials included. Announcer Frank Gallop.
#4972: VOICE OF FIRESTONE
Order1963-04-28, WABC, 27 min.
September 5, 1949-June 7, 1954 (NBC); June 14, 1954-June 16, 1963 (ABC). "Voice of Firestone," which began on radio in 1928, was a Monday-night perennial for more than two decades before coming to television in 1949; for the next five years it was simulcast on NBC radio and television, until a dispute between the sponsor and the network over the Monday time slot led Firestone to shift the program to ABC. The half-hour musical series presented all kinds of music, but emphasized classical and semiclassical selections. Each week a guest celebrity was featured, and for many years the principal guests came from the Metropolitan Opera Company. The Firestone Orchestra was conducted by Howard Barlow, and the show was hosted by John Daly during its years on ABC; Hugh James was the announcer. "Voice of Firestone" was seen as a series of specials from 1959 until 1962; it returned as a weekly series in the fall of 1962 for a final season (September 30, 1962-June 16, 1963).#1212: ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW, THE
Order1966-01-03, WNBC, 52 min.
September 27, 1962-September 3, 1967 (NBC); September 20, 1969-July 17, 1971 (NBC); 1976 (Syndicated). In 1962, Williams was finally given a fall series on NBC; the hour show lasted five seasons and featured The New Christy Minstrels and the Osmond Brothers. His third NBC series, which premiered in 1969, featured comics Charlie Callas and Irwin Corey, along with Janos Prohaska; the hour show lasted another two seasons. In 1976, Williams hosted a syndicated series, entitled "Andy." The half-hour show featured puppeteer Wayland Flowers.#3300: JOHN GARY SHOW, THE
Order1966-06-29, WCBS, 57 min.
June 22, 1966-September 7, 1966 (CBS); 1968 (Syndicated). The first of pop singer John Gary's variety hours was a summer replacement for "The Danny Kaye Show." The second show was a syndicated effort and featured Sammy Spear's Orchestra.#6044: CENTER STAGE
Order1967-04-21, WOR, 52 min.
(SYNDICATED). A series of concerts broadcast as Specials featuring different host artists. Premiered on March 7, 1967.#3595: KRAFT MUSIC HALL, THE
Order1968-07-03, WNBC, 52 min.
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.1969-08-11, WCBS, 52 min.
June 16, 1969-September 1, 1969. An hour-long variety series, was a summer replacement for "The Carol Burnett Show," and featured "Burnett" regulars Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner.#2380: ED SULLIVAN SHOW, THE
Order1970-05-10, WCBS, 52 min.
- Ed Sullivan
- Roger Williams
- Don Rickles
- George Carlin
- Sonny James
- Marilyn Michaels
- The Jackson 5
- Peter Gennaro
- Gino Tonetti
June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.#5393: SOMETHING SPECIAL
Order1971-05-13, WPIX, 52 min.
Singer-actor Jean Pierre Aumont and his wife, actress-dancer Marisa Pavan, perform with pianist Roger Williams.1971-12-19, N/A, 52 min.
Syndicated. A one-hour special hosted by Milton Berle with his guests Roger Williams, Nancy Austin, The Young Americans, & Little Step Brothers. Berle concludes the program remembering his career based on the song "It Was A Very Good Year."#17487: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1973-10-22, SYN, min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated). Guests: Linus Pauling, Carleton Fredericks, Wilfred Shute, Roger Williams, John Yudkin.#2482: EVENING AT POPS
Order1974-09-08, WNET, 57 min.
July 5, 1970-July 8, 1979. A recurring summer series, "Evening at Pops" presents the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Arthur Fiedler (until his death in 1979).#2480: EVENING AT POPS
Order1974-09-12, WNET, 57 min.
July 5, 1970-July 8, 1979. A recurring summer series, "Evening at Pops" presents the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Arthur Fiedler (until his death in 1979).#2437: EVENING AT POPS
Order1975-08-12, WNET, 57 min.
July 5, 1970-July 8, 1979. A recurring summer series, "Evening at Pops" presents the Boston Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Arthur Fiedler (until his death in 1979).1977-06-22, WCBS, 27 min.
- Roger Williams
- Laurindo Almeida
- Peter Nero
- Jay Leno
- Marilyn McCoo
- Billy Davis Jr.
- Floyd Cramer
- Lewis Arquette
- Tim Reid
- John Klemmer
June 15, 1977-July 20, 1977. Six-week summer variety series hosted by singers Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.#10275W: "MOMENTS TO REMEMBER"
Order1981-03-21, PBS, 106 min.
- Bob and Ray
- Brothers Four
- Alice Ghostley
- Paul Lynde
- Roger Williams
- Arthur Godfrey
- Teresa Brewer
- The Platters
- Frankie Laine
- Patti Page
- Julius LaRosa
- Eartha Kitt
- Mitch Miller
- Guy Mitchell
- Four Lads
- Eddie Heywood
- Mike Frazer
- Wink Martindale
- The Four Freshmen
- The Duprees
- De Castro Sisters
- Skyliners
- Lenny Welch
This PBS musical special remembers and salutes the music of the early and mid 1950s which includes archival footage clips of this glorious era of song. Also includes clips of "New Faces Of 1952," a Broadway Revue starring Paul Lynde, Eartha Kitt, and Alice Ghostley, and a special sing-along with Mitch Miller. Hosted by Peter Marshall, Nick Clooney, Patti Page, and Wink Martindale. Announcer is Mike Frazer. Directed by T.J. Lubinsky.