1970-02-02, WCBS, 52 min.
September 25, 1962-June 23, 1970. One of television's most inventive and popular comedians, Red Skelton hosted his own series for twenty years, seven of them in a one-hour format, "The Red Skelton Hour" on CBS. Skelton began his television career on NBC September 30, 1951 with a half-hour filmed variety series lasting until June 21, 1953. He then began his CBS affiliation, and began hosting "The Red Skelton Show," a half-hour variety show broadcast live until October 18, 1960, and subsequently on videotape. This series aired from October 13, 1953, continuing until June 26, 1962. From July 21, 1954 through September 8, 1954, "The Red Skelton Revue" was broadcast live on CBS in a one-hour format. Red Skelton returned to NBC in a half-hour taped format for his final series. "Red" as the show was known, premiered September 14, 1970. The first four broadcasts included introductions by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew (September 14, 1970), Dean Martin (September 21, 1970), Jack Benny (September 28, 1970), and Johnny Carson (October 5, 1970) who got his big break writing for Skelton in the early 1950's. Red Skelton's last first-run regularly scheduled television program aired on March 15, 1971.
1970-05-07, NBC, 60 min.
The record industry's 12th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Performers include Jack Jones, The Isley Brothers, The Nashville Brass, Dionne Warwick, Blood,Sweat & Tears, Johnny Cash, The Fifth Dimension, Peggy Lee, Henry Mancini, Sammy Davis Jr., and others. Bill Cosby offers a comedy monologue.
1970-05-13, WABC, 52 min.
June 7, 1969-September 27, 1969; January 21, 1970-May 5, 1971. This was the final broadcast of the season. The first, "The Johnny Cash Show," was introduced as a summer series and returned later as a midseason replacement. In addition to Cash it featured June Carter Cash (his wife), Carl Perkins, The Carter Family, the Statler Brothers and the Tennessee Three. The second show, "Johnny Cash and Friends," was a summer series and featured Cash, June Carter Cash, Steve Martin, Jim Varney and Howard Mann.
1973-10-31, NBC, 60 min.
A rehearsal recording taking place in studio 8H for the "I Believe In Music" television special starring Mac Davis.
Songs performed during this rehearsal recording that took place on Wednesday, October 31st, 1973 are listed here.
Mac Davis Song- "Saturday Night On NBC"
Opening Credits: Song-"I Believe In Music" followed by announcer Voice-Over
Mac Davis Opening Talk
Mac Davis Song: "Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me."
Commercial
Mac introduces Scruggs
Mac introduces Kris Kristofferson
Kris sings- "Sunday Morning Coming Down"
Mac Davis introduces a duet by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Cooledge as they duet on "I Heard The Blue Birds Sing."
Rita Cooledge- "I Never Had It So Good."
Kris Kristofferson- "Why Me?"
Mac Davis introduces Anne Murray
Anne Murray sings, "Danny's Song."
Mac Davis and Anne Murray duet on ""Memories."
Anne Murray sings- "Break My Mind."
Mac Davis introduces Danny Davis And The Nashville Brass.
Danny Davis And The Nashville Brass Medley: "Rocky Top" "Anytime" "Oh Lonesome Me."
Danny Davis And The Nashville Brass- "Superstar."
Mac Davis Talk And Song- "Watchin Scotty Grow"
Mac Davis- "Naughty Girl"
Mac Davis introduces Doug Kershaw
Doug Kershaw Medley- "Louisiana Man," "You Best Believe You've Heard."
Mac Davis introduces Charlie Rich
Charlie Rich Medley- "Big Boss Man," "The Most Beautiful Girl."
Mac Davis introduces Charlie Rich
Charlie Rich Song- "Behind Closed Doors."
Mac Davis introduces Rita Cooledge
Mac Davis introduces Patti Page
Patti Page Sings- "I Can't Sit Still," "Tennessee Waltz."
Mac Davis Rap Session And Song- ""Fall In Love With Your Wife."
Mac Davis introduction to Danny Davis And The Nashville Brass
Mac Davis Song- "I Believe In Music"
Mac Davis Bids Goodnight
Closing Credits: Song: "I Believe In Music."
1973-11-17, WNEW, 27 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Half-hour variety series hosted by pop singer Bobby Goldsboro.
1974-06-22, WNEW, 25 min.
1972 (Syndicated). Half-hour variety series hosted by pop singer Bobby Goldsboro.
1974-10-05, WCBS, 52 min.
June 15, 1969-September 7, 1969; December 17, 1969-July 13, 1971 (CBS); 1971-1992 (Syndicated). "Hee Haw" was a fast-paced mixture of songs, skits, blackouts, and corny jokes. A syndicated version of the show appeared; by 1977 it was the nation's number-one-rated non-network show. The series was co-hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark (by the late 1980s, Owens and Clark appeared only occasionally, having made room for various guest hosts). A large stable of regular performers have been featured, including Louis M. ("Grandpa") Jones, Junior Samples, Jeannine Riley, Lulu Roman, David Akeman ("Stringbean"), Sherry Miles, Lisa Todd, Minnie Pearl, Gordie Tapp, Diana Scott, Cathy Baker and Barbi Benton.
1975-01-11, WPIX, 27 min.
1974 (Syndicated).