Classic TV by HappySwordsman

U.S. TV western series. One of the first to be shot in colour. One of the guest actors in this episode has the name X Brands , one of the coolest actor names ever.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Judge Roy Bean, Edgar Buchanan, Western

8,919 8.9K

''Judge Roy Bean'' - Black Jack

Dec 26, 2015 12/15

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U.S. TV western series filmed in colour. Has a few "twists" in the story. Series starring Edgar Buchanan, Jack Buetel, Jackie Loughery. Also appearing in guest roles: Allan Nixon, X Brands and John Warburton. Unfortunately the print is pretty beat up.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Western, Judge Roy Bean, Edgar Buchanan

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

9,455 9.5K

''Judge Roy Bean'' - Slightly Prodigal

Dec 27, 2015 12/15

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TV western series from 1956 starring Edgar Buchanan and filmed in interesting-looking colour.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Judge Roy Bean, Edgar Buchanan, Western

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''The Edge of Night'' - October 16, 1958

Apr 20, 2012 04/12

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An episode of the soap opera "The Edge of Night". Unusually well-directed for a late-1950s soapy, with some interesting camera angles. The print is obviously very beat-up, and possibly incomplete (though even back in the 1950s, daytime series had less minutes of actual show than prime-time series). The popular series aired from 1956 to 1984, but most of the pre-1978 episodes are lost. Please check your attic.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: The Edge of Night, Soap Opera, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Classic TV, Television

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,861 1.9K

Howdy Doody - 24 September 1960

Sep 22, 2018 09/18

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The final episode of the popular children's television series. In "living color". Complete with NBC Peacock ID, promos for "The Shari Lewis Show" and "National Velvet", plus original commercials for Rice Honeys and Wheat Honeys, along with "Reading is Fun" public service announcement.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Howdy Doody, 1960, 1960s, Classic TV, Television, Buffalo Bob

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,577 1.6K

''The Edge of Night'' - 15 August 1960 (incomplete)

Feb 25, 2014 02/14

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An episode of popular soap opera "The Edge of Night". While this episode contains the original commercials, the episode itself is incomplete (look carefully and you'll figure out where the missing sections were). If you upload this to YouTube, please make it clear that this is an incomplete episode. Also, please note that most 1950s/1960s era episodes of this series are lost. In fact the series continued to be wiped into 1978. Please check your attic.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Edge of Night, 1960, Soap opera, Drama, Partially lost film,

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

8,800 8.8K

''The Steve Allen Show'' - 1 December 1957

Aug 7, 2014 08/14

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An episode of "The Steve Allen Show", a variety show aired in prime-time on NBC. This copy is complete with the original commercials. Highlights include Don Adams doing a comedy routine, Errol Flynn doing a parody of "To Tell the Truth" and Martha Raye doing a spoof of "Your Hit Parade". Note: black-and-white copy of color/colour broadcast (no colour tapes survive from that period). Audio sync is imperfect at times.
( 6 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Steve Allen Show, Steve Allen, Don Adams, Errol Flynn, Martha Raye, 1957

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

5,213 5.2K

''The Steve Allen Plymouth Show'' - 16 November 1959

Jan 2, 2015 01/15

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An episode of "The Steve Allen Plymouth Show". Unfortunately there is a time-code on this copy. Complete with original commercials for Plymouth, but credits are missing. A variety show, with performers including Frankie Laine, Jack Kerouac, Pam Garner, William Bendix, Dayton Allen, and Gabriel Dell.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Steve Allen Show, Steve Allen, Variety show, 1950s, Fifties, William...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

8,639 8.6K

The Plot Thickens (Unsold Pilot from 1963)

Mar 14, 2012 03/12

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An unsold TV pilot from 1963 called "The Plot Thickens". Same concept as the early 1950s series "Crawford Mystery Theatre" (of which only a single kinescope survives...anyone able to upload it?). In this pilot, a panel is shown a short film about a crime, and then has to guess who the guilty person is. Features Groucho Marx as one of the panel members.
( 5 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Unsold Pilot, Unsold TV Pilot, Television Pilot, 1960s, 60s, Sixties

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''The Frank Sinatra Timex Show'' - 12 May 1960

Jun 26, 2012 06/12

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This episode is also known "Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley", and was the forth in a series of specials hosted by Frank Sinatra. His guests are: Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop, Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, and another star whose surprise appearance I won't spoil. (this had been uploaded before, but that copy was watermarked. This copy has no watermark).
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1960s, 60s, Sixties, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Elvis Presley, The...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,091 3.1K

''DuPont Theater'' - The Boy Nobody Wanted

May 29, 2013 05/13

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An episode of DuPont's filmed dramatic anthology series. Originally telecast 2 October 1956. In this episode, a young boy accidentally kills another child. Problems ensue.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Drama, Anthology series, Anthology, DuPont Cavalcade Theater

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

4,786 4.8K

The Dean Martin Show

Sep 15, 2015 09/15

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1950s variety TV special with Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Danny Thomas, and Barbara Perry. Sponsored by Oasis cigarettes, who have a very catchy jingle, and Chesterfield cigarettes. Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra plug the products. Note: the opening song is a bit splicy. A later part of the program is also a bit splicy. Most of the program is not like this. A search of TV schedules shows this aired on NBC at 9:00PM on 1 February 1958, aired against "Oh Susanna" and "Have Gun,...
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Variety show, Variety series, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Danny Thomas,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

7,456 7.5K

The Nut House!!

May 3, 2019 05/19

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An unsold pilot from 1964. A sketch comedy show. Produced by Jay Ward Productions for the CBS Television Network. Although not picked up, the pilot was nevertheless broadcast (I assume in edited form, as the version presented here is 33-and-a-half minutes without commercials).
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1964, 1960s, Sketch comedy, Comedy, Variety show, CBS

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,407 3.4K

''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Squeeze

Jul 14, 2012 07/12

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An episode of "Four Star Playhouse" starring Dick Powell as "Dante", a nightclub owner. They made about 8 episodes featuring that character. Originally aired 1 October 1953 (according to IMDb).
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Dick Powell, The Adventures of Dante, Four Star...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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Interview with Cilla Black

Mar 30, 2022 03/22

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A brief interview with British singer Cilla Black. Done in Sydney, Australia (which as far as I know is nowhere near any desert - Sorry Cilla). I believe this was filmed for the Nine Network, which presumably still hold the rights to the footage. I had previously uploaded this, removed it, but here it is again. I hope I don't get copyright strike for it. Hey Nine Network, how about making more of your classic shows available on your streaming service Stan?
Topics: TV News, 1960s, Television, Broadcasting, Cilla Black

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,607 2.6K

''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'' - Rick's Raise

Feb 15, 2016 02/16

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Pleasant episode of the long-running sitcom. Ricky wants a raise from his employer, who is his brother. Originally telecast 17 February 1965.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Comedy, Sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Ozzie and Harriet,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

4,042 4.0K

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show - Trip to Palm Springs

May 4, 2010 05/10

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In this episode of the popular 1950s sitcom, Gracie and George are visiting a friend to rehearse for a radio show, but Gracie's friend wants to come as well. Features mediocre picture quality, but also has the dlightful original commercials and some fun topical references.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, 1950's, 50's, Fifties, Sitcom, Comedy, George Burns, Gracie...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

7,576 7.6K

''All-Star Revue'' - 26 April 1952

Jan 26, 2013 01/13

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An episode of the comedy-variety series "All Star Revue". This episode features Bob Hope. Original 1952 commercials intact.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Bob Hope, All Star Revue

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,667 2.7K

''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'' - Safe Husbands

Mar 5, 2016 03/16

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Episode of the long-running sitcom. Ozzie and Joe try to make their wives jealous. But their wives are too smart for them. Guest starring Lyle Talbot and Mary Jane Croft. Originally telecast 11 January 1961. Unfortunately, the disc source had the wrong closing credits, hence these were removed.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Adventures Ozzie and Harriet, Ozzie and Harriet, 1961, 1960s, Ozzie...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

7,801 7.8K

The Slowest Gun in the West

Oct 1, 2014 10/14

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A 1960 television film starring Phil Silvers and guest starring Jack Benny. It is a spoof of TV westerns. Notice the interestingly used laugh-track. Note: This is a television special, not a pilot.
( 3 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Comedy, Western, Spoof, Phil Silvers, Jack Benny, Ted de Corsia, WTF, TV...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

4,224 4.2K

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show - New Coats (Sitcom, 1950s)

Apr 25, 2010 04/10

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In this episode of the popular 1950s sitcom "Burns and Allen", Gracie and her friend decide to trick their husbands into buying them new dresses. Pitcure and sound quality are lacking, but it does contain original commercials for Carnation evaporated milk.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: George Burns, Gracie Allen, 1950s, 50s, Sitcom, TV, Television, Live TV, Live Television, Classic TV

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,455 3.5K

''Munroe'' - Unsold Pilot

Aug 27, 2012 08/12

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A very silly 1963 unsold pilot for a proposed sitcom called "Munroe". This is not "NET Playhouse" or "Playhouse 90". At 22 minutes, it is shorter than the average sitcom of the era. Print is very shaky/unsteady.
( 3 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1960s, 60s, Sixties, Sitcom, Unsold Pilot, Unsold TV Pilot

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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Starr of the Yankees

May 5, 2019 05/19

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An unsold TV pilot about a baseball player, filmed in the late-1950s but first shown 1965 as part of "Vacation Playhouse" (a summer replacement series of unsold pilots. Several such series were done in the 1960s). Starring Martin Milner. Other cast members include David Thursby, Gil Stratton, Jr., and Stuart Whitman. Produced by Ziv Television.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Baseball, Sports, Martin Milner, Unsold TV Pilot

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

4,334 4.3K

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show - Football

Apr 26, 2010 04/10

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In this episode of the popular 1950s television series, eight football tickets create troubles for all involved. Picture quality is poor, but it does contain oiginal commercials.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, 50s, 1950s, Fifties, Television, TV, Comedy, Sitcom

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,390 2.4K

''The Adventures of Ozzie And Harriet'' - Rick Sends A Picture

Feb 23, 2016 02/16

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Mid-century fun in this cute 1962 sitcom episode. Sadly the ads are missing from this copy.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Ozzie and Harriet, 1960s, 1962, Ricky Nelson,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

4,133 4.1K

''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'' - Built-In TV Set

Jan 12, 2015 01/15

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An episode of the pleasant TV series. Ozzie wants to get an old, out-dated television set so he can install the insides into his bedroom wall. Originally telecast 10 May 1961. Closing credits are missing.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Ozzie and Harriet, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, 1960s, 1961

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''Queen for a Day'' - Misc 1963 episode

Feb 28, 2013 02/13

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Daytime game show, usually regardless as one of the worst shows of the 1960s. Quite popular though. Daytime series always feature more advertising than prime-time series, and this features more advertising than most day-time!
( 4 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Queen for a Day, 1960s, 60s, Sixties, Game show, Evil

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,909 3.9K

''Four Star Playhouse'' - Meet McGraw

Aug 28, 2012 08/12

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An episode of "Four Star Playhouse", aired 25 February 1954 and starring Frank Lovejoy. This episode later resulted in a spin-off that aired in the 1957-1958 season.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Frank Lovejoy, Four Star Playhouse

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,960 2.0K

''The Arthur Godfrey Show''

Mar 15, 2015 03/15

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Guests include Rosina da Rimini and Roberta Sherwood, plus there are glimpses of Jackie Gleason.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Arthur Godfrey Show, Arthur Godfrey, 1950s, Variety show, 1958

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,459 2.5K

''The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom'' - 13 February 1958

Jun 23, 2012 06/12

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An episode of "The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom", with host Pat Boone and guests Gina Lollobrigida and Jimmy Dean. This copy is missing the chevy ads.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Pat Boone, Gina Lollobrigida, Jimmy Dean, Variety...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,982 3.0K

''Sunday Mystery Hour'' - The Machine Calls It Murder

May 10, 2014 05/14

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An episode of anthology series "Sunday Mystery Hour", a summer replacement series. This episode was originally telecast 29 May 1960 on NBC, with this being a repeat copy. Picture and sound quality isn't the best. In this drama, there is a man who works in insurance, who while doing research with a computer, discovers that several woman have died in similar circumstances, and he concludes another woman will be next. Starring Larry Blyden. (thanks below for the information about the...
( 3 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Drama, Larry Blyden, Sunday Mystery Hour, 1960, 1960s, Anthology, Anthology...

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''The Rosemary Clooney Show'' - Buddy Greco

May 8, 2015 05/15

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A 1956 episode of Rosemary Clooney's filmed variety series. In this episode, her guest is Buddy Greco. Since this was a syndicated series, air dates varied from city to city. Unfortunately, this copy has sound quality issues, and there is an awful watermark several times during the video. Unfortunately, my usual DVD ripper wouldn't rip this, so I had to use an inferior ripper.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Rosemary Clooney Show, Variety show, Rosemary Clooney, Buddy Greco, Pop...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,872 3.9K

Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts - 3 August 1953

Apr 22, 2012 04/12

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An unusual episode of "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts". Arthur, as usual, blabs a lot during the episode. His guests include an unfortunately-named singing trio, a pianist, and an opera singer. Before each segment Arthur blabs a lot. Also includes the original commercial! That's not a typo! Just one commercial during the entire 30 minutes! Wow!
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Variety Series, Variety Show, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Blab, Blabs,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

5,121 5.1K

''Topper' - George's Old Flame

Aug 2, 2012 08/12

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An episode of the short lived (1953–1955) yet fondly remembered 1950s fantasy sitcom "Topper". This episode contains the original commercials for Camel cigarettes, as aired 2 July 1954.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Sitcom, Topper, Smoking, Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,627 3.6K

The Perry Como Show - 4 March 1955

Apr 22, 2012 04/12

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Perry Como was on vacation, so Julius La Rosa was the guest-host. The preceding two episodes have also been uploaded (from 2 March and 28 February). Songs include: "Open Up Your Heart (And Let the Sunshine In)" (La Rosa), "Teach Me Tonight" (La Rosa), "Unsuspecting Heart" (special gust Terri Stevens...who the hell was she?), and "The Gal that Got Away" (La Rosa, who seems to have done quite few Sinatra covers on his appearances on this show). Also...
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Music, Pop Music, Julius La Rosa, Cover, Covers, Advertising

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''The Spike Jones Show'' - Unsold Pilot

Mar 26, 2013 03/13

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A bizarre 1952 TV pilot for "The Spike Jones Show", a comedy/variety show. The pilot was not picked up, but Spike Jones did eventually host a series on TV: In 1954 he hosted a mid-season replacement, in 1957 he hosted a summer replacement, and in 1961 he hosted yet another series.
( 8 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Television, Unsold Pilot, The Spike Jones Show, Music, Surreal

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

4,196 4.2K

''The Perry Como Show'' - 17 January 1959(?)

Aug 1, 2014 08/14

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An episode of popular variety series "The Perry Como Show", with guests Nat King Cole, Dick Van Dyke, The McGuire Sisters, and Rosemary June. I might be wrong on the date of the episode (though references in the episode do suggest an early 1959 broadcast date, and 17 January is the date given on the source for this upload). Complete with the original commercials.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Perry Como Show, 1950s, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Dick Van Dyke, The...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,156 3.2K

''Masquerade Party'' - 22 May 1955

Mar 5, 2014 03/14

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An episode of popular 1950s TV series "Masquerade Party", a panel game show. Celebrities are disguised, and the panel has to determine who the celebrity is. Panelists in this episode are Ilka Chase, Dagmar, Ogden Nash, and Bobby Sherwood.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Masquerade Party, 1950s, 1955, Dagmar, Game show, Panel game

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

7,086 7.1K

''The Frank Sinatra Show'' - 23 May 1958

Jun 13, 2012 06/12

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An episode of the short-lived series "The Frank Sinatra Show". Picture quality isn't very good. His guests in this episode are Pat Suzuki and Natalie Wood.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, The Frank Sinatra Show, Frank Sinatra, Pat Suzuki,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''Candid Camera'' - Misc 1953 episode

Aug 19, 2012 08/12

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One of the earliest reality TV series, but not the first (that was "Cash and Carry", 1946-1947). This is a highlights episode aired in 1953 (re-uploaded due to sync problems with previous upload).
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Reality TV, Reality Television, Seto Kaiba does not approve, 1950s, 50s

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom'' - 5 December 1957

Mar 18, 2015 03/15

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Pat Boone, plus his guests Stubby Kaye and The Fontane Sisters. A Christmas episode set in a fictional department store.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Pat Boone, Stubby Kaye, The Fontane Sisters, 1950s, Variety show, 1957

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,896 2.9K

''The Bing Crosby Show''

Nov 4, 2015 11/15

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A 1964 television variety special starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Rosemary Clooney, Peter Gennaro, Kathryn Grant, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin. This upload also contains the original commercials for toothpaste and motor oil.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, TV special, Television special, 1964, 1960s, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''The Hollywood Palace'' - 18 October 1969

Mar 2, 2015 03/15

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A great show, guests include Diana Ross, Sammy Davis Jr., The Jackson 5, etc.
( 3 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, 1960s, Variety show, Diana Ross, Sammy Davis Jr, 1969

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,474 2.5K

''The Unexpected'' - High Adventure

Jun 5, 2014 06/14

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An episode of dramatic anthology series "The Unexpected". This episode originally aired 15 October 1952 in first-run syndication. In this episode, a woman and her son are at a mountain lodge, and are threatened by a serial killer. (note: this copy is missing the closing credits)
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Unexpected, Anthology, Anthology series, Drama, Early television,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,590 3.6K

''The Chevy Mystery Show'' - The Suicide Club

Aug 30, 2012 08/12

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An episode of "The Chevy Mystery Show" starring Cesar Romero, and hosted by Vincent Price. Originally aired 18 September 1960. Sound quality is bad (no, I cannot fix this).
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Chevy Mystery Show, Cesar Romero, Vincent Price, Anthology, Anthology...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,882 2.9K

''The Chevy Show'' - 10 April 1956

Jul 12, 2013 07/13

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I checked an old TV listing which confirms the date. This variety program includes Dinah Shore, Dean Martin, Johnny Silver, Stubby Kaye, plus Marge and Gower Champion. Lots of singing, dancing and comedy. Also included are original Chevrolet commercials. (note: the sound and picture quality aren't so good, with some major issues during the final segment. Please be aware of this).
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, Dinah Shore, Dean Martin,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,611 1.6K

''The Dinah Shore Chevy Show'' - 17 May 1957

Oct 5, 2015 10/15

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An episode of Dinah Shore's popular NBC variety series. Guest stars are Art Carney, Betty Hutton, Boris Karloff. Lots of music and comedy. Before you ask for a colour version, may I remind you that no colour video-tapes survive from 1957, and colour kinescopes are exceptionally rare.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Dinah Shore, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, Art Carney, Betty Hutton, Boris...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,027 1.0K

''Jackpot Bowling'' - 16 January 1961

Mar 28, 2014 03/14

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An episode of NBC's series "Jackpot Bowling". This episode features Diana Dors as the celebrity guest, and is hosted by Milton Berle. Please note that the picture quality is abysmal, in fact the picture quality is so bad you'll want your eyes to be gouged out by an Uchiha clan member. You have been warned. Complete with original cigar commercials.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Jackpot Bowling, Milton Berle, Bowling, Bad Picture Quality, Crappy Picture...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,243 1.2K

On Broadway Tonight - 5 February 1965 [incomplete]

Apr 15, 2020 04/20

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An incomplete episode of the CBS series "On Broadway Tonight". This is only 25 minutes of a 60 minutes show. I don't have the complete episode. The footage includes: Judy Garland singing songs, the Allen Brothers singing songs (there's also a song with Garland singing with them), a commercial for Alka Seltzer, some sponsor tags, a brief PSA for the Heart Fund, and Rudy Vallée doing a couple host segments. Picture quality is poor.....unfortunately, this copy is various generations...
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Variety show, Judy Garland, The Allen Brothers, Rudy Vallee, Popular music,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,622 2.6K

''The Jonathan Winters Show'' - 26 February 1957

Mar 9, 2015 03/15

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An episode of "The Jonathan Winters Show", featuring his guest Betty Johnson. This was a comedy/variety show aired in a 15-minute-time-slot.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Jonathan Winters Show, Jonathan Winters, 1950s, Comedy, Funny, 1957

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,027 3.0K

''Private Secretary'' - The Little Caesar of Bleeker Street

Nov 14, 2013 11/13

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An episode of 1950s US sitcom series "Private Secretary". This episode was originally broadcast on 1 April 1956 on CBS. This, however, is a syndication print under the title of "Susie", but it still runs the correct 26 minutes. The series starred Ann Sothern. This episode features a young Harry Shearer among the guest cast.
( 3 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Susie, Private Secretary, Sitcom, Comedy, Ann Sothern,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,660 1.7K

''Frankie Laine Time'' - 31 August 1955(?)

May 6, 2013 05/13

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Please forgive me for the poor picture and sound. This is an (incomplete?) episode of "Frankie Laine Time", a summer replacement series. Lots of music and dancing.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Frankie Laine Time, 1955, Variety show, Variety series

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

5,693 5.7K

''Four Star Playhouse'' - One Forty-Two

Mar 23, 2016 03/16

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An episode of the half-hour anthology series of the 1950s. The episode stars Dick Powell and Akim Tamiroff, and was originally telecast 24 May 1956 on CBS. Tamiroff plays an unpopular dictator. Interestingly, the drama is filmed almost entirely in a single room. Note: my disc source has "fake" opening titles. I hope this is still OK to upload here.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Dick Powell, Akim Tamiroff, Anthology, Anthology series, Drama

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,921 1.9K

''Kraft Music Hall'' - 14 December 1960

Apr 29, 2015 04/15

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A great episode with your singing host, Perry Como, and special guests Betty Grable, Brook Benton, and Brenda Lee, plus Joey Heatherton and Renee Taylor. A very entertaining show, complete with the fun commercials for Kraft (I love those "send in for free recipe" type ads, and I think other people like them too).
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Kraft Music Hall, Perry Como, The Perry Como Show, 1960, 1960s, Popular...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,639 1.6K

''The Dinah Shore Chevy Show'' - 26 January 1958

Mar 27, 2015 03/15

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An episode of "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show", with lots of Dinah and plenty of Chevy (three commercials and a few references elsewhere). Also appearing are Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, and the Steiner Brothers. Fun! Unfortunately there is considerable picture and sound distortions during the song "Deep Purple".
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Variety show, Variety series, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, 1950s, 50s,...

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1,209 1.2K

''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Firing Squad

Jan 12, 2016 01/16

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Interesting episode of the popular 1950s half-hour anthology series. This episode stars David Niven, and is set during WW2. It is about the planned execution of a soldier. Originally telecast 6 October 1955 on CBS. Based on the running time, I have the suspicion this episode is incomplete. Directed by Robert Florey.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Four Star Playhouse, Anthology series, Anthology, David Niven, Drama, War,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,343 2.3K

''Take a Good Look'' - Misc episode 2

Apr 2, 2014 04/14

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A late-1959 episode of "Take a Good Look", a game show hosted by Ernie Kovacs which aired on ABC. It's a very unusual show. This copy is complete with the original Dutch Masters cigar commercials. Panelists include Edie Adams, Hans Conried and Cesar Romero. Picture quality is inferior, due to compressed DVD-R copy.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Game show, Panel show, Panel game, LOL, WTF, 1950s, Ernie Kovacs, Comedy,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,256 1.3K

''Four Star Playhouse'' - Watch The Sunset

Sep 23, 2015 09/15

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An episode of the popular 1950s anthology series. In this episode, Dick Powell plays a man who has an affair with his secretary while his wife is at the mental hospital. However, his wife then gets better....this episode was originally telecast 7 June 1956 on CBS. This copy has the "Star Performance" re-run title. It has also been repeated under the titles "Golden Playhouse", "Dick Powell Stars", "Dick Powell Theater", "Dick Powell Presents" and...
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Four Star Playhouse, Anthology, Anthology series, Dick Powell, Joanne...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''The Jane Powell Show'' - Unsold Pilot

Aug 25, 2012 08/12

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An unsold pilot for a proposed series titled "The Jane Powell Show". This would have been a sitcom about a singer who marries a a math professor (played by Russell Johnson) and has to adapt to small-town life.
( 7 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1960s, 60s, Sixties, Jane Powell, Unsold TV Pilot

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''Frontier Doctor'' - The Homesteaders

Sep 26, 2015 09/15

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An episode of the western TV series. Unfortunately, the copy on the disc was missing part of the closing credits (I even checked to make sure it wasn't a bad rip...on the disc, they fade out prematurely).
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Frontier Doctor, Rex Allen, Western

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,244 2.2K

''Lassie'' - The Tree House

Nov 25, 2015 11/15

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Popular entertainment from the 1950s. Two kids build a tree house. Problems ensue. Naturally, Lassie saves the day.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Lassie, 1956, 1950s, Early television, Dog, Dogs, Fluffy

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''Captain Video and His Video Rangers'' - Misc Ep 4

Mar 23, 2012 03/12

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1950s television series.
( 5 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, Fifties, Captain Video, DuMont Television Network

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''The Dating Game'' - ??

Jun 5, 2015 06/15

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Probably 1968? This is an episode of a silly 1960s game show where female contestants try to find the man of their dreams by asking three men a series of questions. As an added bonus there are the original commercials, one of which features Betty White! This show isn't bad for what it is. Unfortunately the picture quality isn't very good.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Game show, 1960s, The Dating Game, Silly, Comedy

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,683 2.7K

''See it Now'' - 29/June/1952

May 29, 2012 05/12

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More cold-war fun in this episode of Edward R. Murrow's "See It Now" series. The first segment is an interview with presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower, followed by a segment showing a simulated attack on the Empire State Building. No commercials, not because they were removed or never existed, but because they....
Topics: See It Now, Edward R. Murrow, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Classic TV, Television, Classic Television

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,389 1.4K

''The Rosemary Clooney Show'' - Boris Karloff

May 7, 2015 05/15

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An episode of Rosemary Clooney's filmed variety show. In this 1957 episode, Boris Karloff is very charming, and even does a duet with Clooney. This commercial is complete with the original commercials for dairy products.
Topics: The Rosemary Clooney Show, 1950s, Rosemary Clooney, Boris Karloff, Variety show, Popular music, Pop...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

6,230 6.2K

''The Big Party'' - 8 October 1959

Nov 14, 2013 11/13

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An episode of the late-1950s variety series "The Big Party". Each episode was a whopping 90 minutes. In this episode, Rock Hudson throws a party, his guests include the multi-talented Sammy Davis Jr. (is there anything he can't do?), Tallulah Bankhead, an under-used Esther Williams, a surprising (by 1959 TV standards) Mort Sahl, and other celebrities. Barbara Britton is also around to give us lots of Revlon commercials, and was the only recurring cast member in the short-lived series.
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Variety Show, Variety Series, The Big Party, Rock Hudson, Sammy Davis Jr,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''Concentration'' - 13 September 1963

Jun 6, 2015 06/15

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An episode of NBC's popular game show "Concentration". Complete with original commercials. Since this is a daytime show, it features more ads than a prime-time show of the period.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Game show, 1960s, Daytime television, 1963

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,329 1.3K

''The Jimmy Durante Show''

Apr 9, 2015 04/15

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With Barbara Whiting as the guest. This is a sitcom/variety show, with lots of jokes about Jimmy Durante's nose. Features the original commercials for Old Gold cigarettes.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Jimmy Durante Show, Sitcom, Variety show, Nose, 1950s, 1955

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

2,184 2.2K

''The Kate Smith Evening Hour'' - 26 March 1952

Apr 24, 2015 04/15

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An episode of Kate Smith's hour-long live variety series, with a mix of music, dancing and comedy. Guests included some country music acts (among them Hank Williams), and a comedy act called "Ethel and Albert". Contains the original commercials. Unfortunately my usual DVD ripper wouldn't rip this properly, so I had to use a different ripper, which is inferior.
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Kate Smith Evening Hour, Hank Williams, Singing, Dancing, Comedy, Early...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''The Rosemary Clooney Show'' - Dani Crayne & Joe Bushkin

May 8, 2015 05/15

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A 1956 episode of Rosemary Clooney's half-hour pop music show. This episode features Dani Crayne (who doesn't do much) & Joe Bushkin. Unfortunately, this copy has several watermarks which I cannot remove, and is missing the closing credits.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Rosemary Clooney Show, Rosemary Clooney, Dani Crayne, Joe Bushkin,...

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''The Rosemary Clooney Show'' - Guy Mitchell as guest

May 9, 2015 05/15

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An episode of Rosemary Clooney's pop music show. Guy Mitchell is the guest in this episode. IMDb provides a broadcast date (23 October 1956) but as a syndicated show this actually varied from city to city, for example in New York City, it aired 17 November 1956, while in Philadelphia it aired on 13 December 1956. The series was syndicated overseas, for example this episode aired in Montreal Canada on 8 May 1958, while in Melbourne Australia it aired 5 January 1958, while in Sydney Australia it...
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Rosemary Clooney, The Rosemary Clooney Show, Guy Mitchell, Pop music,...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

3,640 3.6K

''The Paul Winchell Show'' - Christmas episode

Apr 26, 2013 04/13

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This is a Christmas episode of "The Paul Winchell Show", a show popular with children in the early-to-mid 1950s. Thanks below for finding the date!
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, The Paul Winchell Show, 1950s, 50s

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

1,381 1.4K

''Ford Star Jubilee'' - You're the Top

Feb 1, 2014 02/14

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Performances of Cole Porter songs, broadcast 6 October 1956 on CBS. Please note that this copy is incomplete, and for some reason parts of the broadcast are shown twice (this happens at 27:22, for example). Please note that, while originally in colour, only a black-and-white version survives today.
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Ford Star Jubilee, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Variety show, Variety series, Louis...

Classic TV by HappySwordsman

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''Four Star Playhouse'' - Never Explain

Oct 18, 2014 10/14

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An episode of the popular anthology series "Four Star Playhouse". This episode stars David Niven as a man who refuses to have his kids go to regular school. It is a comedy-drama episode. I'd watch Niven in anything. He's always fun to watch. This episode aired on 7 October 1954 at 9:30 on most CBS stations. For example, in New York City this aired on WCBS, aired against "Ford Television Theater" on WNBT, a film ("The Courageous Mr. Penn") on WABD, "Kraft...
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Early television, Anthology, Anthology series, 1950s, David Niven, Four...

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2,820 2.8K

''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Doctor and the Countess

Jan 31, 2016 01/16

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Popular half-hour anthology series of the 1950s. This episode stars Charles Boyer and Paula Raymond. In this episode, Boyer portrays a plastic surgeon who meets a beautiful countess who wants him to do something horrible. Originally telecast 8:30PM on CBS on 29 April 1954. It was preceded on the schedule by "Meet Mr. McNutley," and followed by "Lux Video Theatre". The episode of "McNutley" has been uploaded by zigoto and can be seen by clicking this link. The...
Topics: Classic TV, Television, Four Star Playhouse, Anthology, Anthology series, 1950s, Early television,...

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