June 25, 1963-September 17, 1963. Keefe Brasselle hosted this variety hour, a summer replacement for "The Garry Moore Show." Regulars included Ann B. Davis, French singer Noelle Adam and former boxing champ Rocky Graziano.             

The Arthur Godfrey radio show was a regular feature on the CBS radio network from 1945 until its final airing on April 30th, 1972. The show featured cast regulars as well as notable individuals from the entertainment world. It was heard regularly  Monday-Friday mornings.     

Guest: Teresa Brewer 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles

Co-Host: George Raft                                                                                                         

1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.



Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles

Co-Host: George Raft  

Duplicate of # 8795.                                                                                                                    

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: Bill Cosby.                          

October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).   

From the Hollywood Palace, a star studded array of guests including wizard sound effects impressionist, Larry Beezer, Sammy Cahn, Teresa Brewer, Michael Calin, boyhood buddy of Merv Griffin, Cal Tjader and Dick Haymes who discusses with Merv the old days singing with the Harry James Orchestra and reprising, currently, some concert dates with James.  Dick  Haymes sings, starting off with "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life."                     

A musical salute to the 50's, 60's and 70's.

Hosts: Kris Kristofferson, The Bee Gees.           

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.

1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.