TV: Music & Variety
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- StarsThe Bell Telephone OrchestraMel BrandtDonald VoorheesThe long-running television version of the long-running NBC radio series devoted to classical music as well as Broadway composers.
- StarsDavid SteinbergChris BokenoPaul Reid Roman"Music Scene" was presented by ABC TV in a 45 minute format, Monday evenings 7:30-8:15, a unique time slot that pitted it against CBS' "Gunsmoke" at 7:30PM and NBCs "Laugh In" at 8PM . The series had several hosts including Paul Anka, Lily Tomlin, Groucho Marx and David Steinerg who often served as host, writer, and comedian. This series presented a wider variety of musical guests than did ABCs earlier series "Shindig(1964). The main theme, as with "Shindig" was the hits of the day. In that tradition, "Music Scene" featured such guests as Crosby Stills and Nash, Janis Joplin, James Brown, Judy Collins, and The Rascals as well as The Beatles' in the form of their 1969 video, "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" . Early Rock, Adult Contemporary , R n B and Country were also featured with the appearances of Jerry Lee Lewis, The Everly Brothers,Tony Bennett, Eydie Gorme , Lou Rawls, Jerry Butler, Sonny James and others
- StarsFrances DeanFrank FosterTony RandallSpectacular variety series featuring the whole nine yards, jumping dogs, trapeze acts, brass bands, vaudeville as well as contemporary singers and musicians. Hosts were the same but different line ups or episodes were made to suit each country.
- StarsPatrick AdiarteJohnny HollidaySuzanne CharnyMusic showcase show featuring well-known musical artists as well as celebrity hosts and dancers.
- StarsWolfman JackHelen ReddyDonna SummerLate night rock and pop music performances are featured.
- StarsJack LinkletterThe Chad Mitchell TrioThe Serendipity SingersMusical variety show, originating from a different college campus each week, featuring various pop-folk groups of the period. Unfortunately, a combination of blacklisting certain controversial performers (most notably Pete Seeger), several major performers boycotting the show as a result (most notably Peter, Paul, and Mary and the Kingston Trio), and the rise of the British Invasion in early 1964 condemned this show, well-remembered by its many fans, to a two-season run.
- CreatorJimmy O'NeillStarsThe BlossomsJimmy O'NeillCarolyne BarryA musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
- StarsCarol BurnettVicki LawrenceThe Ernie Flatt DancersTelevision show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
- StarsDon AmecheBenny HillTony HancockDon Ameche hosted this variety show that featured performers from Europe.
- StarsDon KirshnerGary Mule DeerThe Village IdiotsWeekly late-night progressive rock bands, many very well known, with some soft-pop (later) and occasional comic routines.
- CreatorDigby WolfeStarsDan RowanDick MartinGary OwensThe original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
- StarsEd SullivanThe Ray Bloch OrchestraRay BlochThe classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
- StarsAllan BlyeAndy WilliamsJanos ProhaskaComing back to television after taking a year off, Andy Williams hosted this musical/comedy variety show. While his earlier programs had stuck with more traditional music, this new show embraced rock, flower power, and psychadelia whole-heartedly. Each broadcast usually included a few of Andy's classics, along with some regular comedy routines like Cookie Bear, Big Bird, and the humor songs of Ray Stevens.
- StarsEd HerlihyAlan KingEddy ArnoldA few years after Perry Como left as host, "The Kraft Music Hall" was revived as a regular series from 1967-71. There was no set host during this period, and various guest hosts, usually a singer or comedian, presided on a weekly basis. There were several theme shows during "Music Hall"'s run, among them "A Taste of Funny, " hosted by Groucho Marx, "The Golden Age of TV Comedy, " hosted by Milton Berle, and "The Best of Broadway, " hosted by Henry Fonda. Frequent guest hosts included Berle, Eddy Arnold, John Davidson, and the singing team of Tony Sandler and Ralph Young. The Country Music Association Awards were first run as a special edition of the Music Hall in 1967. A victim of the general decline of weekly variety shows, "The Kraft Music Hall" was cancelled in 1971.
- StarsBing CrosbyDick TufeldMitchell Ayres OrchestraVarious guest hosts present a musical variety show.
- StarsJackie GleasonThe June Taylor DancersJohnny OlsonJackie Gleason returns to the variety show format with his "American Scene Magazine". The official title of the show was, again, "The Jackie Gleason Show". Initially taped in New York City, after two seasons in 1964 moved to Miami Beach.
- StarsJack LescoulieThe June Taylor DancersRay BlochLive variety show with Jackie Gleason.
- StarsJackie GleasonJohnny OlsonThe June Taylor DancersJackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
- StarsDanny KayeSally StevensHarvey KormanPrimary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.
- StarsJohnny CashCarl PerkinsThe Statler BrothersJohnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
- CreatorLorne MichaelsStarsThe Saturday Night Live BandDon PardoDarrell HammondA famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
- StarsHugh HefnerNanci RobertsChris CranstonHugh Hefner hosts a party at his home with celebrity guests.
- StarsHugh HefnerBob NewhartLarry KertA sophisticated little soiree with jazz, stimulating conversation, beautiful ladies, and more jazz.
- CreatorBill ArhosStarsWillie NelsonLyle LovettJohn PrineEstablished singer-songwriters and acclaimed newcomers perform country, blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, and related styles of music from Studio 6A of public television station KLRU (formerly KLRN) at the University of Texas at Austin.
- StarsAmos LeeAlynda SegarraDavid RawlingsTaped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains, this music series features both long-established and emerging artists in bluegrass and a broad spectrum of other genres.
- StarsJimmy DuranteThe Lennon SistersDianne LennonComedy/variety show co-hosted by the eponymous Lennon Sisters and Jimmy Durante. This family-oriented variety series tried hard, but high budgets, top-name guests, and the obviously sincere efforts of everyone involved just couldn't overcome a poor concept. Durante's and the Lennons' styles just didn't mesh, and the show was cancelled after a single season.
- StarsTom SmothersDick SmothersPat PaulsenThe Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
- StarsJudy GarlandJerry Van DykeBradford CraigThe star performs with guests.
- StarsTom JonesThe Mike Sammes SingersSue GloverA typical variety show featuring music by both guests and the host. Interspersed were comedy segments often by Ace Trucking Company which featured rising talents Fred Williard and Patti Deutsch.
- StarsDick ClarkCharlie O'DonnellPeaches JohnsonDick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
- StarsDon CorneliusDiana PuskasQueen TurnerCreated by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
- CreatorJohn AylesworthFrank PeppiattStarsRoy ClarkGunilla HuttonBuck OwensTelevised comedy/variety show with a country bent.
- StarsSteve AlaimoPaul Revere & The RaidersDick ClarkA Rock'n'Roll Variety Show toured over the United States and briefly around the world for the spring and fall months, except for Malibu Beach for the summer and Big Bear Ski Resort for the winter. It featured popular music acts of the day, games, and celebrity interviews for one of these five days a week on ABC-TV USA.
- StarsGene WeedGlen CampbellConnie StevensA rock 'n' roll musical performance show that began as a local Los Angeles-based program on KABC-LA. It began syndication in April 1965 in more than 150 markets in the U.S. and seven countries internationally. It was created and hosted by LA's top all-night DJ at the time, Gene Weed, who in later years became a producer for Dick Clark Productions.
- StarsDeanna MollnerThe SinnersThe ChallengersMusic-variety show based in Los Angeles, Califonia featuring many popular music stars. Initially a local program, it was quickly pick-up and released in first-run syndication nationwide by Four Star Television.
- StarsTim ConwayJimmy DeanThe Lennon SistersA variety show that traveled all over the globe to entertain American troops at Army, Navy and Air Force bases around the world.
- CreatorChris BeardeStarsSonny BonoCherTed ZeiglerA variety show with comedy skits and musical numbers, performed by a regular cast and special guests.
- StarsGlen CampbellMarty PaichLarry McNeeleyVariety series hosted by country/pop singer Glen Campbell.
- StarsEngelbert HumperdinckJack ParnellThe Mike Sammes SingersEngelbert hosts a show that was a mix of comical banter, silly sketches and an array of musical talent, current and past. Guests include old vaudevillians like Milton Berle and Jack Benny plus TV performers Shirley Jones and Ken Berry.
- StarsMarty FeldmanSpike MilliganJack ParnellA variety show with a typical mix of comedy routines and musical performances. It was given an extra flair by the zany antics of Marty Feldman and regular cast member Spike Mulligan. Both men also served as writers.
- StarsMarshall EfronNicholas von HoffmanJane FondaA showcase of music and satirical sketch comedy.
- StarsTim ConwayEdward J. HeimTed SpragueTim Conway's sketch comedy show from the 70s!
- StarsDon KnottsLouis NyeElaine JoyceComedy variety series hosted by former "Andy Griffith Show" co-star Don Knotts.
- StarsDean MartinThe Dingaling SistersKen LaneDean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
- StarsKen BerryCarl GottliebBarbara JoyceA free-form comedy/variety show starring singer/comedian Ken Berry, this 1972 summer replacement series also featured such soon-to-be-famous performers as Steve Martin, Teri Garr, and Cheryl Ladd as cast members. Off-beat sketch comedy was the order of the day on this short-lived but well-remembered series.
- StarsMickey JonesKenny RogersTerry WilliamsKenny Rogers along with stars of the 70's entertain the audience with Songs and Comedy on this variety series that takes place on a Mississippi Riverboat set.
- StarsPorter WagonerSpeck RhodesMack MagahaPorter Wagoner's long-running musical variety show that launched the career of Dolly Parton.
- StarsPat PaulsenBilly SandsVenetta T. RowlesExperimental sketch comedy.
- StarsBill MurrayHoward CosellChristopher GuestVariety series starring ABC's famed sportscaster as host and broadcast from The Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway.
- StarsAl HirtKaren CarpenterRichard CarpenterSummer music/comedy/variety series geared toward a younger audience. There was no set host, and the cast of regulars listed was joined by weekly guest stars.
- StarsLeslie UggamsRoger CarrollGlen AshA variety show consisting of singing, dancing, and skits