September 13, 1967-May 12, 1971. This was the "On Stage Miss America" broadcast. 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.
Here they are- Miss Americas. Five pageant winners join veteran emcee Bert Parks for their own variety hour.
On stage...Phyllis George (reigning queen) recalls the night of her crowning. Judith Anne Ford (1969): a trampoline act. Debra Barnes (1968): piano rendition of Chopin's Elude in G flat major.
Vonda Kay Van Dyke (1965): "Love Is A Simple Thing," and with Bert, "Happy Together," Mary Ann Mobley, (1959): "Celebration."
Also on hand are women who missed the big title, but won in the talent category...Anita Bryant (1958): "The Impossible Dream." Betty Buckley (1966): "Cycles" Adria Easton (1969): baton twirling. Ann Fowler (1960): "I Got Love." Susan Henryson (1961): "Loreiel."
Bert and all the girls sing, "Where Or When," and "Together Wherever We Go."
