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1 JACKIE GLEASON ON THE ROCKY MARCIANO SHOW THE MAIN EVENT
(1960)
Jackie recalls his early days as a night club comic in Newark, NJ, Also:
Jackie talks candidly about his Tony Galante caper, career, success. (DuMont)
Original Honeymooners OTV 11, In Color OTV 30, Marciano v Wolcott OTV 64
2 JAMES DEAN: TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND
(1952-57)
James Dean's rebellious & romantic best performance w/Natalie Wood (MGM)
James' Emmy TV Drama +James' final TV appearance w/Gig Young (DuMont)
days after Dean filmed the talk on safe driving, he was killed in a collision
3 ELVIS SINGS THE WONDER OF YOU
(1969)
The King lives here! His performance from "Elvis: That's The Way It Is"
Recorded winter of 1969 & aired nationally only twice in 1970. (NBC)
Many more Elvis performances on our Classic Oldies Video Juke Box below!
4 COMMEMORATING ELVIS PRESLEY: THE KING OF ROCK & ROLL
(1959-62)
Clips of The King from his early days to induction into the Army; mom, dad, the Col.
Hear Elvis' first #1 1957 hit for RCA, Heartbreak Hotel. (Movietone clips)
5 THE EDSEL TV PROMOTIONS
(1957-58)
Here is a compilation of several films introducing. promoting two years of Edsels
Ford canned the car shortly after; it is today a revered automotive classic
Bonus Feature: Frank's Classic Cars ~ 50's Jaguar, Nash Rambler, Bentley, Volks
6 BOBBY DARIN'S NETWORK TV SHOW: "MACK THE KNIFE"
(1959)
Bobby opened his first of hour variety shows performing his biggest #1 hit.
(and his label, Atco, didn't want him to record it!) Darin at his best. (CBS)
...more Bobby below: hosting a beauty contest, singing hits on the Vid Juke Box
7 VIDEO'S GROWING YEARS"
(1928-1952)
Show the kids hi-tech video before anyone heard of digital, fiber optic, or HDTV,
Westinghouse touts 1951 "1-Knob-Built-in-Antenna TV " This was the Edsel of TV
+ "Mr. Wizard," Don Herbert, demonstrate the evolution of TV 1928 -52 for GE
8 two full episodes! THE LIFE OF RILEY
(1954)
stars William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Tom D'andrea, Lugene Sanders, and
Wesley Morgan; considered to be one of the most underestimated 50s sitcom.
Role prior to Groucho, Gleason, Bendix's Riley was definitive blue collar family guy.
Watch "Riley's Last Will" & "Mobster For Babs" +Riley Gulf Oil Commercial.(CBS)
9 ICONS I: STARS WHO MADE 50'S TV THE GOLDEN YEARS
(COMPILATION, (1952-60)
Art Carney, Rod Serling, Ted Mack, Annette & Frankie, Don Adams, Madge.
John Banner (mislabeled as Werner Klemperer blooper),
Mack's Original Amateur Hour debuted Sinatra, Connie Francis, Pat Boone.
10 THE SINGING RAGE: MISS PATTI PAGE SHOW
(1958)
The Sonsgstress Of Class sings the immortal Tennessee Waltz.
Video 2: Patti croons over the "Doggie In The Window."(synd)
11 full pilot episode GREEN ACRES
(1965)
Stars Eddie Albert & Eva Gabor in their corncob sitcom debut
Guests include John Daly, Edgar Buchanan, Arnold the Pig
Oliver (Albert) buys a ranch to the dismay of his city wife (Gabor)
The series, a spinoff of Petticoat Junction, ran 6 years (CBS)
12 uncut! THE CENSORED JERRY LEE LEWIS HERE UNCENSORED!
(1957-59)
Great Balls Of Fire! The' "Killer" smooches child bride cousin on a TV news interview
On stage, his wild performance= today's punk rockers. Networks nixed both.(UPI)
+Jerry's torrid "Make-Up" UK/Canada Concert, "What'd I Say," 2 other songs (BBC)
13 RARE 50's DOO WOP TV CLASSIC: THE DEL VIKINGS "JITTERBUG MARY"
(1958)
The original Del Vikings perform their first '45 on the Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey Show
Oldies Television salutes back street harmony~more Doo Wop videos, Don. K. Reed,
On Doo Wop Boulevard ch 81 & The Classic Oldies Video Jukebox below
14 the original FAMILY AFFAIR
(1966)
Brian Keith & Sebastian Cabot star in the beloved sitcoms of all time
An affluent bachelor & his butler gain custody of adorable nieces & nephew
Episode: Uncle Bill uses his resources to get Buffy accepted into snooty circle. (CBS)
15 ALAN FREED'S BIG BEAT SHOW DANCERS...& PAYOLA DEFENSE
(1959)
Local NYC Ch. 5 Freed show regulars dance, Alan Freed's parting Payola statement
Some of our NY area viewers recognized themselves dancing at the ch 5 studios!
Watch Alan Freed's movie musical Johnny B Goode at our Oldies Drive-in (below)
16 STEVE ALLEN'S SPIN ON BE BOP A LULA
(1957)
Steverino's classic poetic hate reading of Gene Vincent's Rockabilly hit (NBC)
Allen hated R&R, but relented & booked rock acts on his show to get edge on Sullivan
17 VISUAL SKETCH COMEDY INNOVATOR: ERNIE KOVACS
(1954)
Long before Benny Hill, Ernie Kovacs was the true inventor TV skit eye candy.
Kovac's vignettes could have been taped yesterday~still look contemporary.
Video #2: The Nairobi Trio which has become a comedy classic (ABC).
18 Full ProgramTHE RED SKELTON SHOW
(1959)
Red as Clem Kaddlehoffer attends a scam college to become a dentist
With Reed Haley & Marvin Kaplan as the faux diploma mill operators
"Redettes" Dancers, Red's monolog, Red of course giggling at his own jokes.(CBS)
19 full episode MR. ED
(1962)
A horse is a horse of course! Alan Young, Connie Hines star,Les Hilton as Ed's voice.
In this 2nd season opener, Clint Eastwood goes after Wilbur for invading his turf,
Mr. Ed won't talk to anyone but Wilbur, will he come to his owner's defense? (CBS)
20 full episode FATHER KNOWS BEST
(1953)
The definitive family sitcom starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue,
Billy Gray, Lauren Chapin. Dad & Mom referee a feud between Kathy & Betty
over a swimsuit, but Kitten's fury has deeper ramifications (CBS)
21 full episode SEA HUNT
(1957)
The "Dragnet" of the ocean floor, Lloyd Bridges fights underwater crime
with a snorkel. This syndicated show was high tide with viewers. (ZIV)
22 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST BOB MATTHIAS
(1956)
1952 Triathalon Olympian Champ discusses the games & movie debut with .
Herb Sheldon who hosted shows from talk to dance to Ricky Tick Piano (DuMont)
23 DANCES OF THE 1950's: THE HAND JIVE (1957)
Herb Sheldon's dancing Teens do their spin Johnnie Otis' "Willie & The Hand Jive,"
Then also watch Johnnie Otis' original performance of his "Hand Jive." (Dumont/RKO)
24 GROUCHO MARX YOU BET YOUR LIFE
(1959)
Contestants: 11 year old Candice Bergen with dad, Edgar sans Charlie Mc Carthy,
& Groucho's daughter, Melinda. Are the dads smarter than the 6th graders? (NBC)
25 the definitive DRAGNET(1959)
Grandaddy of TV cop shows, created/directed by & stars Jack Webb as Sgt.Joe Friday,
Ben Alexander as Off. Frank Smith. Cliff Arquette as wannabe murder witness
While many actors played Webb's partner, Ben Alexander years were classic (NBC)
26 THE MUSICAL COMEDY GENIUS OF VICTOR BORGE
(1951)
Victor performs a new twist to Listz~it is classic Borge, musical & comedy genius.
Victor Borge's precision piano and satiric talent are as natural as his warmth. (CBS)
27 EDDIE FISHER SINGS A MEDLEY OF HIS BIGGEST HITS
(1953)
Eddie croons I'm Walking Behind You, Anytime, With These Hands, Oh My Papa
Like era crooners Fisher got 15 minutes weekly to enthrall his swooning fans.(NBC)
28 ED SULLIVAN'S TOP 10 MUSICAL GUESTS OF ALL TIME
(1950-1972)
Sullivan played host to every musical performance from Bach to Rock.
Find out which were his top ten attractions of over two decades (CBS)
29 DANCES OF THE 1950's THE JITTERBUG
(1950-57)
It started with 40's swing & became most popular moves on 50s teen dance shows
First, dancers demonstrate the original jive jitterbug to The Dovells' "Jitterbug." cut.
then dancers show the rockabilly jbug to Hen Gates & The Gators' "Rock Rock Rock"
30. THE HONEYMOONERS FROM MIAMI, IN COLOR!
(1969)
Ralph & Ed are jailed in Paris, their escape plan backfire with hilarious results.
Jackie wanted the show taped in Miami, Meadows & Randolph nixed moving.
Shiela Macrae & Jane Kean played Alice & Trixie; originals returned in 80s. (CBS)
31 THE ORIGINAL FLASH GORDON SERIAL
(theatres-1939; TV-1960's)
Before oldies concerts, PBS used Flash Gordon cinema serials to rattle the tin cup.
Buster Crabbe debuted Flash Gordon vs. evil Ming The Merciless~Charles Middleton.
32 Full Episode THE LONE RANGER 1955
Starring masked Clayton Moore, it was at the time the top rated TV series oater
Watch the debut pilot episode; from there the series went Hi, Ho Silver, Away!
33 THE ENDEARING GRIMACES OF EDDIE CANTOR
(1952)
From the "lost" Colegate Comedy Hour kinescopes (off screen made film copies)
Eddie Cantor pantomines a sketch as the hapless victim of a seductive vixen. (NBC)
34 BOBBY DARIN HOSTS A BEAUTY CONTEST
(1957)
Long before his network show Bobby's first TV gig: hosting a beauty pageant
what a disaster! The contestant names are in wrong order on the cue cards (DuMont)
35 DANCES OF THE 50's: THE LINDY HOP
(1954)
Sheree North, Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin swing and bop the lindy hop!
Segment from The Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Variety Show (NBC)
36 Full Episode THE GEORGE BURNS & GRACIE ALLEN SHOW
(1953)
George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Bearnedette, Fred Clark, Harry Von Zell
Gracie's crazy whims get George, Von Zell and Harry Morton arrested! (CBS)
Can you guess how many actors played Harry Morton before & after Clark?
37. THE DANNY THOMAS SHOW: MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY
(1958)
co-stars Marjorie Lord, Rusty Hammer, Angela Cartright; Jane Withers
Kids wreak havoc on dad, mom~divide & conquer +Danny's stand-up comedy. (CBS)
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38 3 Full Length Sketches SID CAESAR'S YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS
(1952-57)
Legendary pre-SNL skit comedy, co-stars Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner, Howie Morris
Sketches: "Flippity" (musical spoof, 1955), "Sicillian Marriage Contract" (skit, 1957)
a hilarious "This Is Your Life" parody (1952). Woody Allen co-wrote most skits. (CBS)
39 THOSE NOTORIOUS COMMERCIALS FROM THE 50's
(1950-1961)
The rhythmic percolator, a couple put in a rentsl car via air,
and other classic TV commercials from Video Rewind
40 THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
(1954)
After TV animation, came a live Superman series starring George Reeves
Lois (Noel Neill) is abducted by ruthless gangsters, Superman sans Clark Kent
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saves the damsel in distress. Another Job For Superman! (CBS)
41 full episode THE ADVENTURES OF FLIPPER
(1964)
Let's get our minds off killer whales and go back to this beloved, adorable dolphin.
Each week this amazing mammal fascinated kids and adults by solving mysteries!
42 SPIKE JONES: COCKTAILS FOR TWO
(1951)
Spike & the gang of hilarious musical zanies perform their signature blowout!
As you see this wild musical circus, note Spike Jones choreographed it all (DuMont)
43 CAPTAIN VIDEO & HIS VIDEO RANGERS
(1950)
Long before Kirk, there was Captain Video chasing those bad guys around the galaxy.
Star Trek of it's time, network directors made the same cancel blunder. (DuMont)
44. THE ELEGANT STYLE OF LIBERACE
(1952)
Liberace brought style to candlelight piano music, with brother George on violin.
This captures the musical heart and soul of the flamboyant pianist. (DuMont)
45 MEDIC
(1954)
The first, still best medical drama series, Richard Boone hosts as Konrad Steiner MD.
Still as relevant today: up and coming boxer is befelled by Diabetes. (NBC)
46 full episode THE BIG VALLEY
(1965)
An outstanding Western series with Barbara Stanwyck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans
Episode: Local town fanatics threaten to blow up the Bartley Mine (NBC)
47 A TRIBUTE TO THE ROOTS OF TV BASEBALL
(1950-57)
Baseball's early years: Jackie Robinson~Joe Di Maggio~Yogi Barra
Plus Baseball's Greatest Awards. Can these achievemnts ever be surpassed?
Great newsreel, TV sports nostalgic memories. (Movietone/WPIX)
48 full episode Mc HALE'S NAVY
(1962)
Before Korman, Tim Conway was sidekick to Ernest Borgnine on this naval sitcom
Tim falls (literally) for a Lt. Commander Nurse at the dining table. (NBC)
49 clips HOPALONG CASSIDY
(1952)
Saturday afternoon TV Western staple stars William Boyd as frontier vigilante Hoppy.
Of the many Saturday TV matinee oaters, this ranked #2 in ratings (syndicated)
50 DARK SHADOWS
(1966)
First Weekday afternoon TV gothic drama, Jonathan Frid as Vampyr Barnabas Collins
For a time, this Dan Curtis breakthrough out-ranked established soaps in ratings.
Come back to Collinsport as Barnabas takes his bride, Carolyn (Nancy Barett) (ABC)
51 FUN FADS OF THE 50s & 60s
Hula Hoop, Twist, Palisades Park Bikini Fest, Rock-Ola Juke, Ford Thunderbird,
set to the music of The Olympics' "Dance By The Light Of The Moon" What a gas!
52 AMOS & ANDY
(1952)
Despite it's high ratings, CBS cancelled the show suddenly without giving a reason.
It's comedic merit equalled "The Honeymooners" and here is a profile & samplings;
Alvin Childress, Spencer Williams, Nipsey Russell add insightful commentary.
Amos & Andy the series stars Tim Moore, Spencer Williams jr. (CBS)
53 full episode THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW
(1962)
Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore with guest Bob Crane ("Hogan's Heros")
Dick is directs local Stage play, Mary sings & dances Calypso! Ohhh, Rob! (CBS)
54 THE BEATLES' FIRST TELEVISION APPEARANCE
(1963)
The Fab Four debuted "She Loves You" On The Mersey Sound in the UK (BBC)
*More Beatles, British Invasion on the Classic Oldies Video Juke Box below
55 full episode BAT MASTERSON
(1958)
Gene Barry stars as debonair wild west lawman, Bat Masterson.
Episode: "Blood On The Money," Bat fights rustlers over casino money.(NBC)
56 MARTY ROBBINS ON THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW
(1964)
Holiday Inn syndied shows for Dolly Parton, Bobby Vinton & Marty Robbins
Before his own show aired, Marty debuted "El Paso" on Johnny Cash's series
*Johnny Cash performs two hits on the Classic Oldies Video Juke Box
57 THE FRANK SINATRA SHOW
(1959)
One hour Frank Sinatra special with guest Ella Fitzgerald
+a candid interview with "Ol Blue Eyes" & his favorite movie role (NBC)
58 PASSWORD
(1962)
Allen Ludden hosted this popular game show 1962 to 1971 on all 3 networks
Celebrity players include Carol Burnett & Gary Moore. The password is
. click (CBS)
59 full episode MAN AGAINST CRIME
(1952)
Ralph Bellamy stars as tough crime fighter Mike Barnett smoking Camels.
Episode: Barnett comes to the aid of a haunted Damsel In Distress. (DuMont)
60 TED STEELE'S BANDSTAND
(1956)
Who introduced Hillbilly Rockers Bill Haley & The Comets to metropolitan New York?
No, not Alan Freed, Clay Cole or Dick Clark, It was lesser known Ted Steele.(RKO)