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#11655: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE: "THE YOUNGER GENERATION"

1964-01-14, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

Guests: Jack Jones, Judith Raskin, Ian & Slyvia, Susan Starr, Violette Verdy, Edward Villella, Susan Watson, William Walker. 

Announcer: Mel Brandt 

Hostess: Jane Wyman. 

Duplicate of # 1355.

#11658: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE

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1964-03-10, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

Mel Brandt, Bell Telephone Orchestra, Peter Gennaro, Jack Jones, The New Christy Minstrels, Birgit Nilsson, Gwen Verdon, Igor Oistrakh, David Oistrakh, Susan Watson.

Announcer: Mel Brandt 

Duplicate of # 1359.

#5426: RODGERS AND HART REVISITED

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1964-03-25, WCBS, 27 min.

A Stage 2 presentation features little known music by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

#10221: HALLMARK HALL OF FAME: THE FANTASTICKS

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1964-10-18, NBC, min.

Hallmark Hall of Fames premieres its 14th season on television, presenting this one hour special adaptation of the off-Broadway musical-comedy, THE FANTASTICKS. 

The play tell a simple story of a young boy and girl who engage in a rosy illusion-filled romance despite the attempts of their "feuding" fathers to complicate matters. 

Words and musIC by Tom Jones and Harvey L. Schmidt. 

HIGHLIGTS:

"Try to Remember"-------------------Montalban   
"Much More"-----------------------Watson
"Metaphor," "Soon It's Gonna Rain," 
"They Were You"----------------------Davidson, Watson
"Never Say No," "Plant a Radish"----------------Lahr, Holloway
"I Can See It"-------------------------------Davidson, Montalban
"Round and Round"--------------------------Watson, Montalban
"Happy Ending," "This Plum Is Too Ripe"----------=-----------All

#11671: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, THE

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1964-11-10, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

A tribute to the late Oscar Hammerstein 11.

Guests: Johnny Harmon, Florence Henderson, Barbara McNair, John Raitt, John Reardon, Susan Watson, Gretchen Wyler.

Host: Henry Fonda 

Announcer: Mel Brandt 

Duplicate of # 1367.

#11678: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: THE AMERICAN GIRL, THE

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1965-03-02, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

Guests: Susan Watson, Mildred Miller, Eydie Gorme, Barbara Cook.

Host: Robert Goulet 
Announcer: Mel Brandt 

Duplicate of #1377.

#1377: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: THE AMERICAN GIRL, THE

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1965-03-02, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

#1387: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, THE

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1965-03-30, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

#11691: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: GERSHWIN, A PORTRAIT, THE

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1966-01-30, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

Guests: Diahann Carroll, John Davidson, Susan Watson, John Raitt, Andre Previn.

Hostess: Polly Bergen.
Announcer: Mel Brandt.

#1392: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: GERSHWIN, A PORTRAIT, THE

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1966-01-30, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

#11698: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: MUSIC THAT MIRRORS THE TIMES, THE

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1966-04-24, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

Guests: John Gary, Steve Harmon, Florence Henderson, Max Morath, Leslie Uggams, Susan Watson.

Host: Burl Ives
Announcer: Mel Brandt

#1397: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: MUSIC THAT MIRRORS THE TIMES, THE

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1966-04-24, WNBC, 52 min.

January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semiregularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.

#7039: DAVID FROST SHOW, THE

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1971-03-02, WNEW, 72 min.

July 7, 1969-July 14, 1972 WNEW / WPIX (NY) TV (Syndicated)

During the three-year run of his American talk show, David Frost taped the show (approximately 750 programs) each week, Monday through Thursdays. The series was syndicated by Westinghouse.

David Frost hosts one of his most memorable ensemble broadcasts in the series (a lost broadcast) with a rare tribute to a Broadway revival play, NO NO NANETTE. The complete cast visits Frost with individual anecdotes and remembrances including sole survivor, Irving Caesar, lyricist, of the original 1924 play.

Ruby Keeler recalls her reaction as performer on opening night, and remembers working in films with co-star of the play, Patsy Kelly.
A clip of a movie Keeler appeared in, PAGE MISS GLORY, is played and discussed. Kelly, also discusses her past movie career and there are clips played and discussed.

Irving Caesar discusses his long career and his relationship with Al Jolson, and George Gershwin. He recalls how he came to write 'TEA FOR TWO' with Gershwin when they were 18 and 19 years old. Caesar sings the entire song, "TEA FOR TWO." He recalls other hits including "I WAS SO YOUNG YOU WERE SO BEAUTIFUL," and "SWANEE RIVER" which was played for Al Jolson for the first time by George Gershwin at a party. Irving Caesar sings "SWANEE RIVER."

A medley of songs are sung by Helen Gallagher including, "THIS CAN'T BE LOVE," "WHO STOLE MY HEART AWAY," and "THIS CAN'T BE LOVE." Helen discusses her role as the character Lucy in the play, 'NO NO NANETTE," and remembers her early career as a dancer.

Bobby Van remembers first dancing when he was 15 years old, and later working with Busby Berkeley on a movie where he had to hop 4000 times in a number. Bobby Van tells how he derived the name Van from movie actor Van Johnson. He also, reminds David Frost of a forgettable movie he made in 1966, "THE NAVY VS THE NIGHT MONSTERS."

Choreographer Donald Saddler discusses the origin to the "BEACH BALL" number and reteams with Helen Gallagher to do a dance.

Jack Gliford sings "YOU ALWAYS HURT THE ONE YOU LOVE." He discusses his love of pantomime, and that he has incorporated acting techniques by observing animals and their actions.

Susan Watson sings, "I'M OLD FASHIONED," the song she sang to get her part in 'NO NO NANETTE."

Roger Rathburn, in his only guest TV appearance ever, sings "HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES?"

The entire cast sings "I WANT TO BE HAPPY," as David Frost thanks the cast and bids his live audience and TV audience, "Good Night."

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#11655: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE: "THE YOUNGER GENERATION"

1964-01-14, WNBC, 52 min.

#11658: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR, THE

1964-03-10, WNBC, 52 min.

#5426: RODGERS AND HART REVISITED

1964-03-25, WCBS, 27 min.

#10221: HALLMARK HALL OF FAME: THE FANTASTICKS

1964-10-18, NBC, min.

#11671: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, THE

1964-11-10, WNBC, 52 min.

#11678: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: THE AMERICAN GIRL, THE

1965-03-02, WNBC, 52 min.

#1377: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: THE AMERICAN GIRL, THE

1965-03-02, WNBC, 52 min.

#1387: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, THE

1965-03-30, WNBC, 52 min.

#11691: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: GERSHWIN, A PORTRAIT, THE

1966-01-30, WNBC, 52 min.

#1392: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: GERSHWIN, A PORTRAIT, THE

1966-01-30, WNBC, 52 min.

#11698: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: MUSIC THAT MIRRORS THE TIMES, THE

1966-04-24, WNBC, 52 min.

#1397: BELL TELEPHONE HOUR: MUSIC THAT MIRRORS THE TIMES, THE

1966-04-24, WNBC, 52 min.

#7039: DAVID FROST SHOW, THE

1971-03-02, WNEW, 72 min.