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4 records found for The Wiz
1967-10-13, WABC, 54 min.
September 8, 1967-September 20, 1968. A one-hour prime time anthology series of films for children. SEARCH PROGRAM TITLE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.1975-09-20, WABC, 52 min.
- Howard Cosell
- Paul Anka
- Shirley Bassey
- Siegfried & Roy
- John Denver
- Jimmy Connors
- The Bay City Rollers
- Bill Murray
- Cast of The Wiz
- Frank Sinatra
- Willie Mays
- Lowell Weicker
- Vincent Impellitteri
- John Bartholomew Tucker
- Abe Beame
- Walt Frazier
- The Wiz
September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This was the first broadcast of the series which included 15 episodes. Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, Dec. 20 (Re-run of Nov. 8), Dec. 27 (Re-run of Nov. 15), Jan. 3, 1976 (Re-run of Nov. 29), Jan. 10, 17. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray. Telecast, live, from New York's Ed Sullivan Theater the opening-night lineup includes Shirley Bassey, John Denver, Paul Anka, Jimmy Connors, making his singing debut, the cast of the Tony-winning musical "The Wiz," the Scottish rock group The Bay City Rollers (via satellite from London).Frank Sinatra makes an unannounced appearance at the beginning of the show and quips with Cosell. Both MA Senator Edward Kennedy and CT Senator Lowell Weicker comment (on Tape) of their interest in being President of the Howard Cossel Fan Club. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE "Send in the Clowns," "This is my Life".........Shirley Bassey "I'm Sorry," "Calypso"......................John Denver "Ease on Down the Road,"................The Wiz Howard Cosell introduces celebrities in the audience to take a bow including former NYC mayor Vincent Impellitteri, Abe Beame, Willie Mays, and Walt Frazier. Announcer: John Bartholomew Tucker.
#7573: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-10-31, WRGB, 60 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Ivan Putski
- Stan Hansen
- Lou Albano
- Antonino Rocca
- Lou Albano
- Jose Gonzalez
- Joe McHugh
- Frank Williams
- Silent Brian Mackney
- Gashouse Doug Gilbert
- The Wizard
- Stan Stasiak
- Doug Gilbert
- Brian Mackney
- Danny Parks
- Dennis Johnson
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca at ringside. Interviews include: Ivan Putski, Lou Albano, Stan Stasiak. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/31/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 9/15/76-original airdate 10/2/76) Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Albany 11/12 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski -commercials Joe McHugh intro Stan Hansen vs. Brian Mackney -commercials Doug Gilbert vs. Frank Williams -commercials Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & Grand Wizard -commercials Nikolai Volkoff vs. Kevin Sullivan -commercials Stan Stasiak vs. Danny Parks Promo for Albany 11/12 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano -commercials Jose Gonzalez vs. Dennis Johnson Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
1977-09-15, ABC, 60 min.
- Redd Foxx
- Hal Smith
- Slappy White
- LaWanda Page
- Damita Jo
- Billy Barty
- William Saluga
- Iron Jaw Wilson
- Cast of The Wiz
- The Wiz
September 15th, 1977- January 26th, 1978. Series Premiere Episode. Red Foxx appears in his first variety series with guests LaWanda Page and the Los Angeles cast to "The Wiz." Sketches find Redd as the leader of a zany New Orleans Dixieland Band, and as an obscure relative of President Jimmy Carter, working in a car wash. The cast of "The Wiz" performs "Ease On Down the Road." An hour-long comedy/variety show hosted by Redd Foxx. 15 broadcasts: 1977 - Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1978 - Jan. 5, 12, 26. Pre-empted Oct. 13, 27, Jan. 19, 1978. Re-run Dec. 29 (Sept. 29). After Redd Foxx quit Sanford And Son after only four years, that made him rich, famous and so successful he elected to do this short lived TV variety show (16 broadcasts). Despite good critical ratings ABC TV dropped the show. It was disappointing to Foxx fans for this show provided a venue that allowed Redd to show off his talent and charm and charisma. Red Foxx He was a pioneer for young black comics. If you ask any one of them Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy who their idols were they would probably say Redd Foxx. Many rare moments did occur on the show such as when the great Joe Louis guested on the third show (9/29/77). In a comedy routine Louis made out like he was going to box Redd. They called it "The Brown Bomber versus The Redd Target" NOTE: To date only four of this series video taped episodes are extant. Three are archived at The Paley Center for Media (Oct. 4, Nov. 17, and Dec. 20, 1977. No episodes are in the archives of The Library of Congress or at UCLA Film & Television Museum. One complete episode has been uploaded to You tube (Jan. 5, 1978).