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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 5/25/07 6:49am Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Flip Wilson Show")
	I've seen clips from this only, usually of Geraldine or the minister, both very funny--you can see why it was a hit, especially back in the day.
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 6/1/07 4:57am Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Foxworthy's Big Night Out") - Date Edited: 6/1/07 4:57am (1 edits total) Edited By: RX_Sith
	Foxworthy's Big Night Out. Airs Next: CMT at Friday 8:30 PM (30 min.) Status: New Series Premiered: September 1, 2006 Show Categories: Comedy, Variety Shows Official Site: Foxworthy's Big Night Out @ CMT.com Jeff Foxworthy's new comedy series features comedic sketches, a new group of improv comedians and live musical performances by guest stars from the Country/Western genre. Along with the traditional TV monologue, there will also be audience participation and the redneck word of the day. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 6/1/07 12:33pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Foxworthy's Big Night Out")
	This one I haven't seen.
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 6/11/07 8:54am Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Friday Night Videos")
	Friday Night Videos. Airs Next: NBC at Friday 1:30 AM (90 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: July 29, 1983 Last Aired: May 24, 2002 Show Category: Variety Shows Following "Late Night with David Letterman," NBC presented music videos in "Friday Night Videos," for all the night owls who didn't have MTV. Remember watching this some, but mainly watched MTV and then later VH1. Pretty amazing that this show lasted ten years. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 6/11/07 2:13pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "Friday Night Videos")
	Never saw this.
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 6/18/07 11:00am Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour")
	The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. (from TV.com) Airs Next: CBS at Wednesday 7:30 PM (60 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: January 22, 1969 Last Aired: June 13, 1972 Show Category: Variety Shows Glen Campbell received quite a following during his stint on "The Smothers Brothers Show". With his easy manner and popular music, Glen won quite a TV following leading to his own CBS series, "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour". Glen had two hit songs on the charts when he got the series, they were "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston". The series was filled with comedy, solos, and a very easy-going down-home friendly manner which endeared him to the masses. Composer-singer John Hartford wrote the theme song for the series, which was "Gentle On My Mind" and made frequent appearances throughout the show's run. Last episode: March 21, 1972 Glen's guests for the series finale are Dom DeLuise, Anne Murray, Jerry Reed and Glen's parents. Musical Highlights: Glen sings "Hello Young Lovers" & "Help Me Make It Through the Night". Anne Murray sings "Night Owl". Jerry Reed performs "Take It Easy in Your Mind". Glen and his parents sing "In the Shadow of the Pines". Comedy Sketches: Dom plays a nearsighted optometrist and as an aging Superman. Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 6/18/07 12:45pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Glenn Campbell Goodtime Hour"
	I think this was the show on which "Dueling Banjos" was first performed...
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 6/25/07 2:20pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Honeymooners"
	The Honeymooners. (from TV.com) Airs Next: CBS at Saturday 8:00 PM (30 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: September 20, 1952 Last Aired: December 10, 1978 Show Categories: Comedy, Variety Shows 328 Chauncey Street, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York is where the apartment residences of the Kramdens and the Nortons stand. These four people, fifteen years after the depression are still struggling to make ends meet. Ralph Kramden and Alice Gibson married following his acquiring employment as a bus driver with the Gotham Bus Company. Edward Lillywhite Norton, a sewer worker, and his wife, Thelma 'Trixie', live above the Kramdens. The stories depict the sincere attempts of two men attempting to better their lives, and the ensuing frustrations when their schemes to strike it rich inevitably backfire. Although "The Honeymooners" is one of the best remembered comedy highlights of TV's golden age, it was seen for most of its history as a segment within other programs. In 1951, "The Honeymooners" was first seen as a sketch within DuMont's "Cavalcade of Stars", with Pert Kelton originating the role of Alice and with Art Carney's first appearance as a cop. (See season 12 - Special: Really Lost Debut Episodes). In 1952, Jackie moved his show to CBS as "The Jackie Gleason Show" (see seasons 1-3), Audrey Meadows assumed the role of Alice. On 3/30/1952 Jackie Gleason and Art Carney perform a "Honeymooners" sketch on "The Ed Sullivan Show". This sketch can be found on rare "Best of Ed Sullivan" VHS's that float around the internet. In 1955 Gleason wanted a respite from the full-hour live weekly variety show. Thus the "Classic 39" were born (see season 4). It was decided to film a full season of half-hour Honeymooners shows. In 1956, after the less-than-anticipated response to the filmed "Honeymooners", Gleason returned to a regular variety format for 1 additional season (see season 5). In 1957 as part of the final season of "The Jackie Gleason Show", Jackie brought aboard Jerry Bresler & Lyn Duddy to create what is now known as the 1957 - Trip To Europe musical episodes. On 1/26/1958 Audrey Meadows, Jack Benny and Dennis Day perform a "Honeymooners" sketch on "The Jack Benny Program". Jack Benny portrays Ralph & Dennis Day portrays Ed. This sketch can be found on very scarce "Best of Jack Benny" VHS's that float around the internet. In 1962, after a 5 year hiatus from Television, Jackie returned to TV with "Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine" (see season 6). From 1962 to 1964 this show was from New York. Only 2 "Honeymooners" sketches were performed with Sue Ann Langdon taking on the role of Alice and Patricia Wilson as Trixie. In 1964 Jackie moved his "Americn Scene Magazine" from NY to Miami. To move the entire crew and staff Jackie chartered a train of 14 cars for over 100 passengers and dubbed it "The Great Gleason Express". This would be where the remaining "Honeymooners" would be filmed, though still set in Bensonhurst. In 1966, Audrey Meadows returned for 1 special episode, "The Adoption", a classic Jerry Bresler & Lyn Duddy musical episode featuring Ralph & Alice's attempt to adopt a baby. This would be the last episode filmed in black & white and is a precursor to what is now known as the "Color Honeymooners" over the next 4 seasons. From 1966 to 1970, the majority of these episdoes were Jerry Bresler & Lyn Duddy mini-musicals, now known as the "Color Honeymooners". Sheila MacRea would portray Alice and Jane Kean as Trixie. These episodes can be seen on the "American Life TV Network" with the first 9 episodes on DVD with more sets to come. On 1/7/1967 Audrey Meadows & Ray Bolger portray Alice & Ralph Kramden in a "Honeymooners" sketch on "The Hollywood Palace". On 9/30/1968 Jackie appears uncredited as Ralph Kramden in one of the funniest episodes of "Here's Lucy" titled "Lucy Visits Jack Benny". Jack Benny appears as himself. This episode as well as 23 other classic episodes are available on "The Best Loved Episodes of Here's Lucy" DVD collection. On 10/11/1973, Jackie Gleason brought "The Honeymooners" back in a 1 time special that aired on CBS (see season 11). On 5/22/1974, Jackie Gleason and Julie Andrews portray Ralph Kramden & Ed Norton on the special "Julie & Jackie: How Sweet It Is". This would mark the only time Jackie would portray Ralph to anyone else portraying Ed Norton. Jackie always said he could never do Ralph without any other guy other than Art Carney. He kept his word!! And from 1976 to 1978, the last 4 "Honeymooners" were filmed in Miami and Atlantic City (see season 11). These holiday themed specials that aired on ABC would see the return of Audrey Meadows as Alice and Jane Kean as Trixie. On February 6, 1985 Jackie Gleason holds a press conference at New York's "21 Club" with Audrey Meadows and Joyce Randolph by his side. It is here that Jackie announces that the "The Honeymooners: The Lost Episodes" will make their television debut on Showtime in September 1985. On May 13, 1985 NBC airs "The Honeymooners Reunion" a new special showing numerous clips and scenes of upcoming "Lost Episodes". From May through August 1985 the "Museum of Broadcasting" presents "Discovery: Lost Episodes" airing some 17 "Lost Episodes" ready for public viewing. On September 2, 1985 Showtime airs a 3 & 1/2 hour "Lost Episodes Marathon" airing 8 complete "Lost" classics. In September 1986 the "Lost Episodes" made their noncable debut bumping the total # of "Honeymooners" episodes in syndication from 39 to 118. Thank you Jackie Gleason!! NOTE: This episode guide contains all episodes of "The Honeymooners" that were either sketches as seen on "The Jackie Gleason Show" and "American Scene Magazine" as well as the "Classic 39" and TV specials. Season 12 is set up for "Honeymooners" specials as well as specials that celebrated Jackie Gleason in which "Honeymooners" clips and sketches aired. Various videos on You Tube that feature "The Honeymooners". Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 6/25/07 9:20pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Honeymooners")
	The eppies are funny, but I never thought that this was part of a variety show.
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 7/4/07 1:15pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Jack Benny Program") - Date Edited: 7/4/07 1:15pm (1 edits total) Edited By: RX_Sith
	The Jack Benny Program. (from TV.com) Airs Next: CBS at Sunday 7:30 PM (30 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: October 29, 1950 Last Aired: September 10, 1965 Show Categories: Comedy, Variety Shows Jack Benny made his television debut after a long career in vaudeville, radio and film. During his radio series he cultivated the traits that his television character would have as well. Jack's on-air persona was of a vain, stingy character who always claimed to be age 39. Jack's radio show aired on NBC & CBS from 1932-1955, overlapping the TV show. Joining him from his radio cast were Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, as Jack's wise-cracking valet; Dennis Day, the naive, somewhat dense tenor who sang on the show; and Don Wilson the announcer. Seen on a more irregular basis was Mary Livingstone, Jack's real-life wife. On the show Mary did not play Benny's spouse (Jack's character always remained single) but her role was never defined. In Mary's first appearances she played a fan of Jack's; later she portrayed Jack's secretary. Mary, who suffered from stage fright, made few television appearances before retiring from show business in 1959. Also appearing were: - Frank Nelson (the man who always harassed Jack, greeting him with an obnoxious "YEEESSSS"), - Artie Auerbach (who played Mr. Kitzel), - Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny, who often played Professor LeBlanc, Jack's violin teacher as well as many other roles). Jack Benny moved into television slowly: - In his first season (1950-1951), he only performed 4 shows. - By the 1951-1952 season, Jack was ready to do 1 show approximately every 6 weeks. - In the third season (1952-1953), the show was broadcast every 4 weeks. - During the 1953-1954 season, The Jack Benny Program aired every 3 weeks. - From 1954-1960, the Benny programs aired every other week, rotating with such shows as Private Secretary and Bachelor Father. - Beginning in the 1960-1961 season, The Jack Benny Program began airing every week. It is also worth noting that the show moved from CBS to NBC prior to the 1964-65 season. Last episode: Smothers Brothers Show The Smothers Brothers introduce the show trying to sing "Love in Bloom." Later, they sing "Boil that cabbage down" and "I never will marry." The sketch is set in London in 1944, after an air raid. Jack has been trapped under an unexploded bomb, and the Smothers Brothers play the bomb defusing squad. Aired: April 16, 1965 Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 7/4/07 11:52pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Jack Benny Program")
	Only seen clips, but he had great, great timing. Ye art form.
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Gobi-1 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/5/07 12:54am Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Jack Benny Program")
	I have two episodes on VHS and they're an absolute riot. One episode features Jack and his Hollywood friends getting together for a jam session. Kirk Douglass, Fred McMurry, and Dick Powell join him to play music. It's hilarious because Jack's so stingy he only has vending machines in his home to provide snacks for his guests. Kirk Douglass and Fred McMurry are equally amusing with their performances. We just don't have this sort of thing on TV anymore. -----signature----- In 1977 George Lucas created the Star Wars Trilogy and changed the way we look at movies. In 1999 George Lucas created the Prequel Trilogy and changed the way we look at Star Wars. Frasier, Lost, and Whose Line Is It Anyway? are the best tv shows ever.
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Zaz Title: Manager, The Ampitheatre Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 7/5/07 12:38pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Jack Benny Program")
	VHS? I didn't know they were available...
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Gobi-1 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 7/5/07 4:24pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Jack Benny Program")
	I've had the tape for like ten years. Found it in a dollar store. -----signature----- In 1977 George Lucas created the Star Wars Trilogy and changed the way we look at movies. In 1999 George Lucas created the Prequel Trilogy and changed the way we look at Star Wars. Frasier, Lost, and Whose Line Is It Anyway? are the best tv shows ever.
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RX_Sith Title: C&G Game Host Registered: Mar '06	Date Posted: 7/16/07 2:06pm Subject: RE: TV Variety Shows: (Now Discussing "The Kids in the Hall")
	The Kids in the Hall. (from TV.com) Originally on: HBO (30 min.) Status: Ended Premiered: October 16, 1988 Last Aired: April 1, 1994 Show Categories: Comedy, Variety Shows Get ready for sketch comedy...Canadian style! The Kids In The Hall are a hilarious sketch comedy troupe. They got their name from a comedian named Jack Benny, who would often end a joke by saying: "I got this from the kids in the hall", referring to the amateur comedians who would hang around outside his office. KITH was formed in 1984 when McCulloch and McKinney, who had worked together in Calgary as part of a group named the Audience, teamed up with Foley and McDonald's Toronto-based group, KITH. Thompson officially joined in January 1985. That same year, McCulloch and McKinney were hired as writers for NBC's Saturday Night Live after a talent scout saw KITH in performance. Significantly, SNL had also been created by Michaels, himself an ex-patriate Canadian living and producing in New York. Still in 1985, Foley appeared in the film High Stakes, and Thompson and McDonald toured with Second City. In 1986, KITH were reunited in Toronto and Michaels finally saw them perform. He immediately envisaged a television project around them. In 1987, he moved KITH to New York and, paying each member $150 per week, had them perform in comedy clubs, write new material, and rehearse sketches. In 1988, Michaels produced their HBO special. The regular series followed. The TV show lasted between 1989-1994 for 5 seasons on the CBC in Canada and on HBO and CBS in the U.S. After the TV show, the Kids went on to different projects, one movie, and 2 tours. One in 2000, and one in 2002. Awards Won the 1993 Golden Rose Award at the Rose d'Or Light Entertainment Festival, 1993. 1993 Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program. 1994 Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program. 1994 CableACE Nomination: Best Comedy Series 1995 Emmy Nomination: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program. The show currently airs on Comedy Central. You can see it every other week late at night on Tuesday nights/Wednesday mornings, 2AM-4AM (EST). Discuss. -----signature----- Chief of Staff - The SWC Rebel Scum
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