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Poster: zigoto Date: Oct 18, 2009 10:44am
Forum: classic_tv Subject: *Update* - ALL "CLASSIC TV" UPLOADS (of last two month or so)

Art Ford's "Jazz Party" (1958)
Re-upload! Three partial programs of Art Ford's "Jazz Party" which aired on New York's WNTA from May 8, 1958 to December 25, 1958. 1. Coleman Hawkins (tenor sax), Alex Templeton (piano), Johnny Windhurst (trumpet), Maxine Sullivan (vocal), etc. - Air Date: September 18, 1958 2. Roy Eldrige, Buck Clayton (trumpet), Buster Bailey (clarinet), Osie Johnson (drums), Bill Henderson (vocal), etc. - Air Date: October 9, 1958 3...
http://www.archive.org/details/ArtFordsjazzParty1958

Space patrol - "The Laughing Alien" (1953)
Another episode of the Science-fiction series "Space patrol", aired live on March 28, 1953. Ed Kemmer is "Commander Buzz Corry" and Lyn Osborn is "Cadet Happy". Includes original commercials for "Wheat Chex" and "Rice Chex".
http://www.archive.org/details/SpacePatrol-theLaughingAlien1953

1950's Variety Series ''Colgate Comedy Hour'' (Aired 2/3/1952)
An episode of "The Colgate Comedy Hour", one of the more expensive variety-series of the earliest days of television's growing popularity. Guests in this episode are: Donald O'Connor, Kay Starr, and Ben Blue. Complete with commercials, and a funny sketch spoofing tin-pan-alley songwriting.
http://www.archive.org/details/1950sVarietySeriescolgateComedyHouraired231952

Puppet Playhouse presents "Howdy Doody" - July/1948
One of the earliest surviving kinescopes of the "Howdy Doody" program. Phineas T. Bluster demands 500 marbles per day from Howdy Doody or else he will take over the town.
http://www.archive.org/details/PuppetPlayhousePresentshowdyDoody-July1948

Musical-Variety series ''The Tony Martin Show'' 1954 (Higher Quality)
A higher quality upload of a 1954 episode of "The Tony Martin Show". This series featured traditional-pop music, usually sung by the host, Tony Martin. It aired over the NBC Television Network, and is presented here with original commercials and a classic 1954 techinical glitch at the end of the broadcast.
http://www.archive.org/details/Musical-varietySeriestheTonyMartinShow1954higherQuality

Bonanza - The Abduction - NBC
Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common. The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house...
http://www.archive.org/details/Bonanza_-_The_Abduction

What's My Line? Premiere Telecast (1950) - John Charles Daly
Firstly, I apologize for the sub-par quality of this episode, I tranferred it from an old VHS recording I had and put in on my PC. Other episodes I have vary in quality. This episode features on the panel: former New Jersey governor Harold Hoffman, columnist Dorothy Kilgallen, poet Louis Untermeyer, and psychiatrist Richard Hoffman. Broadcast Information: February 2, 1950, 8PM ET, CBS Host: John Charles Daly
http://www.archive.org/details/WhatsMyLinePremiereTelecast1950

''Sheriff of Cochise''- The Red-Haired Visitor (TV Drama, 1956)
Another episode of the 1950's television drama "Sheriff of Cochise". This episode, produced and distibuted by Desilu and NTA, was a crime drama that aired in first-run syndication. This episode is called "Red Haired Visitor" and indeed, hair color plays an important part in this episodes storyline. In quicktime format.
http://www.archive.org/details/sheriffOfCochise-TheRed-hairedVisitortvDrama1956

Bonanza - Day Of Reckoning - NBC
Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common. The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house...
http://www.archive.org/details/Bonanza_-_Day_Of_Reckoning

Bonanza - Denver McKee - NBC
Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common. The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house...
http://www.archive.org/details/Bonanza_-_Denver_McKee

Bonanza - The Hopefuls - NBC
Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common. The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house...
http://www.archive.org/details/Bonanza_-_The_Hopefuls

'The Ed Wynn Show'' with Buster Keaton and Virginia O'Brien
An episode of the early comedy-variety series "The Ed Wynn Show". This episode, according to IMDb, was aired during december 1949. It features some amusing guests, including two dancers, a singer, and silent film star Buster Keaton. Though this copy is incomplete (runs about 25 minutes) with a couple glitches, it should still be watchable (note: in quicktime format)
http://www.archive.org/details/theEdWynnShowWithBusterKeatonAndVirginiaObrien

Bonanza - The Mill - NBC
Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common. The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house...
http://www.archive.org/details/Bonanza_The_Mill

''Sheriff of Cochise'' Lynching Party (Drama, 1957)
An episode of the popular 1950's drama "Sheriff of Cochise". This first-run syndication series was about a Sheriff in Arizona. It was produced by Desilu and NTA (no, not "NRA" or "NBA"). In this episode, the Sheriff must protect a suspected murderer from an angry mob who will stop at nothing to kill him.
http://www.archive.org/details/sheriffOfCochiseLynchingPartydrama1957

Bonanza - Badge Without Honor - NBC
Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common. The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house...
http://www.archive.org/details/Bonanza_-_Badge_Without_Honor

Make Room For Daddy - The Little League (1955)
Danny Thomas in "Make room for Daddy " ep 3x02 'The little league', air date: September 20, 1955 contains original commercials
http://www.archive.org/details/MakeRoomForDaddy-TheLittleLeague1955

''Sheriff of Cochise'' - Husband and Wife (1957) (Format: iPod)
Another episode of the 1950's drama "The Sheriff of Cochise" valled Husband and Wife. In this episode, The Sheriff discovers a man taking adventage of a woman for her money. Aired 1957, Rated G.
http://www.archive.org/details/sheriffOfCochise-HusbandAndWife1957formatIpod

Grand Old Opry - 28/April/1956
Host: Carl Smith - Guests include: Buddy Ebsen, Chet Atkins, Collins Kids, The Jordanaires, June Carter, Flatt and Scruggs, Minnie Pearl, etc.
http://www.archive.org/details/GrandOldOpry-28april1956

The Big Picture: Beyond the Call
In this episode The Big Picture describes the stories of those serviceman who earned the Madel of Honor from the 1st World War to Korea
http://www.archive.org/download/BeyondtheCallofDuty/BeyondtheCallofDuty.avi

''Sheriff of Cochise'' - Bank Robbery (1957, Drama)
An episode of the 1950's drama "Sheriff of Cochise" called 'Bank Robbery'. Set in its own time, but please excuse the iPod picture quality (my internet is slow). This episode focuses on bank robbers who rob one time too many.
http://www.archive.org/details/sheriffOfCochise-BankRobbery1957Drama

The Big Picture: Our Heritage
In this episode The Big Picture describes the history of 4th of July - Independence Day
http://www.archive.org/details/OurHeritage_

Make Room For Daddy - Children's Governess (1955)
Danny Thomas in "Make room for Daddy" ep 2x19 'The children's governess', air date: February 1, 1955 contains original commercials
http://www.archive.org/details/MakeRoomForDaddy-ChildrensGoverness1955

''Mack and Myer for Hire'' - Friendly Enemies (Higher Quality)
An episode of the popular yet short lived 1963 sitcom "Mack and Myer for Hire". Infamously produced 5 episodes each week. This is a higher-picture quality copy
http://www.archive.org/details/mackAndMyerForHire-FriendlyEnemieshigherQuality

Aunt Jemima Pancakes Commercial (Early 1959)
Yet another classic/vintage Aunt Jemims Pancakes commercial from the late 1950's. This one aired 4 March 1959 during an uncopyrighted tele-sitcom ("The Exploding Book", also to be downloaded on this site). Curiously, this commercial promotes eating pancakes with apple-rings. Indeed, this commercial has a sitcom-like flavor to it, such as the opening with the phase "Aunt Jemima Presents Peggy & Chuck".
http://www.archive.org/details/AuntJemimaPancakesCommercialearly1959

Classic Commercial: Ken-L Ration Dog Food (1959)
Another of those rabbit-like classic commercial uploads. This commercial is for "Ken-L Ration", a now defunct brand of dog food. This vintage commercial, from early 1959, is an oddly charming reminder that pets and babies have been combined in advertising for many, many years. (this commercial comes from uncopyrighted 4th March 1959 TV-episode, also to be found on this website)
http://www.archive.org/details/ClassicCommercialKen-lRationDogFood1959

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Exploding Book (1959)
A slightly incomplete but watchable episode of the 1952-1966 sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" called "The Exploding Book". An amusing episode about confusing, misunderstandings, and the things young men do to attract young womem. Contains some original commercials. First aired 4 March 1959.
http://www.archive.org/details/TheAdventuresOfOzzieAndHarriet-TheExplodingBook1959

1959 Classic Television Commercial for ''Brownie Starflash Camera''
A classic 1959 Television commercial for the Kodak Brownie Starflash camera, with the ever popular Harriet Nelson. Taken from uncopyright TV episode "Jealous Joe Randolph" (also to be found on this website)
http://www.archive.org/details/1959ClassicTelevisionCommercialForbrownieStarflashCamera

Ranch Party (1957)
Two episodes (first one is a re-upload) of "Ranch Party", hosted by Tex Ritter. 1. Carl Perkins ("Blue Suede Shoes", "Your True Love"), Lorrie Collins ("There He Goes"), Ranch Party Gang ("Night Train To Memphis"), Smiley Burnette ("Hominy Grits"), Wes and Marilyn Tuttle ("Hey Good Lookin'"), Tex Ritter ("Children and Fools"), Mac Wiseman ("Wabash Cannonball") and the Collins Kids ("Kaw-liga"). 2. Johnny Cash ("I Walk The Line"), Ranch Party Gang ("Blue Tail Fly"), Patsy Cline ("I've Loved and L...
http://www.archive.org/details/RanchParty1957

1959 Classic Commercial for "Aunt Jemima Pancakes" with Bananas
An enjoyable 1959 TV-Commercial for "Aunt Jemima Pancakes". This ad promotes eating them with Bananas. Taken from public domain TV episode "Jealous Joe Randolph", also to be found on this site (FYI, the show is not called "Saturday Morning with Peggy and Chuck").
http://www.archive.org/details/1959ClassicCommercialForauntJemimaPancakesWithBananas

1958 Television Commercial for Ken-L Dog Food
Another of the many classic 1950's commercials uploaded to this site. This one, a dog food commercial from late 1958, is syrupy, saccharine, treacly, contrived, cornball, cutesy, and andsentimental, yet somehow, is still better than most commercials being made at the time of film being uploaded (september 2009). Taken from public domain TV episode from the 10th of December 1958 (complete tele-episode can be found elsewhere on this website).
http://www.archive.org/details/1958TelevisionCommercialForKen-lDogFood

1958 Commercial for ''Kodak Starmatic Camera'' (Another Variant)
One of many uncopyrighted vintage Kodak commercials that have been uploaded here. This one is from late 1958, and is for the "Starmatic" camera. Taken from public domain "Ozzie and Harriet" episode from 10 December 1958 (also uploaded to this site). On a side note, it appears that, as of September 2009, only David Nelson is still alive from this commercial.
http://www.archive.org/details/1958CommercialForkodakStarmaticCameraanotherVariant

Classic Television Commercial for Aunt Jemima Pancakes (1958)
Another classic TV commercial, this time from 1958, and taken from the public domain TV-episode "Rick's Riding Lesson" (also to be found on this site). Interestingly, This brand of pancakes is still around today. Commercial features Harriet and Ozzie Nelson (filmed-commercial, broadcast 19 November 1958 over the ABC Television Network)
http://www.archive.org/details/ClassicTelevisionCommercialForAuntJemimaPancakes1958

1958 Classic TV Commercial for Kodak Brownie Photo Camera
An interesting 1958 TV-Commercial for the Kodak Brownie Range, which obviously was quite different in 1958 compared with its first model. Taken from uncopyrighted TV-episode "Rick's Riding Lesson"
http://www.archive.org/details/1958ClassicTvCommercialForKodakBrowniePhotoCamera

1958 TV Commercial for Kodak Home-Movie Cameras (No 3 of 3)
The third and final" commercial from a 4 June 1958 TV episode ("The Bridge Group"), for the same company, Eastman Kodak, and their range of Home Cameras. This commercial focuses on the more expensive models aimed for private/family use (in todays money and adjusted for inflation, one of the cameras shown cost $US444.36 in september 2009 cash). (I think it is important to note the rather short amount of time used in the programme for product-promoting)...
http://www.archive.org/details/1958TvCommercialForKodakHome-movieCamerasno3Of3

1958 Classic Kodak Movie Camera Commercial (No 2 of 3)
Another classic, vintage Kodak "Home Movie Camera" commercial from 1958, taken from uncopyrighted TV episode "The Bridge Group" (also to be found on this site), in decent quality. This commercial is a good examples of fluffy advertising done well.
http://www.archive.org/details/1958ClassicKodakMovieCameraCommercialno2Of3

1958 Television Commercial for ''Kodak Home Movie Camera''
A classic, vintage 1958 television commercial for the ''Brownie'' Kodak Home Movie Camera range. Aired 4th of June 1958. The uncopyrighted TV-episode this comes from can also be found on this site ("The Bridge Group"). Adjusted for inflation, this cost about US223.68 in September 2009 money.
http://www.archive.org/details/1958TelevisionCommercialForkodakHomeMovieCamera

1961 Classic Television Commercial: Coca-Cola (with Nelsons)
A classic vintage Coca-Cola commercial from 1961, with popular TV personalities Orrie & Harriet Nelson. This commercial, which comes from their own show, is a pleasaing example of Pre-Kennedy shooting Mainstream United States advertising (Note: the complete episode can be found under title "Dave's Golf Story")
http://www.archive.org/details/1961ClassicTelevisionCommercialCoca-colawithNelsons

1961 Classic TV Commercial for ''Kodak Brownie Film Projector''
Another classic Kodak Commercial. This one promotes the Kodak "Brownie Film Projector". Taken from uncopyrighted TV episode that can also be found on IA. Aired 8 March 1961. I wasn't even aware the "Brownie" trademark was ever used for a home movie range of products.
http://www.archive.org/details/1961ClassicTvCommercialForkodakBrownieFilmProjector

Classic Television Commercial for ''Kodak Starmite Camera'' (Ad 2)
Another classic commercial for the "Starmite Camera". This commercial aired on ABC-TV during 8 March 1961, and comes from an uncopyrighted episode that can be found elsewhere on IA. Commercial features Harriet Nelson.
http://www.archive.org/details/ClassicTelevisionCommercialForkodakStarmiteCameraad2

Classic 1959 Television Commercial for the Kodak Starmite
A classic 1959 television commercial for the Kodak Starmite camera. A fairly decent commercial. FYI, in late 2009 money, the camera cost $US77.88 (see also: "David the Law Clerk")
http://www.archive.org/details/Classic1959TelevisionCommercialForTheKodakStarmite

Classic Television Commercial for the Kodak Home Movie System (1959)
A 1959 Classic Television Commercial for the Eastman-Kodak Home Movie System, aired 21 October 1959 on ABC-TV. This charmingly lightweight commercial also plugs the companies slid-projecter film, and the commercial features the voice of actress Harriet Nelson (which gives away the show it is from). Please forgive the somewhat sloppy picture quality.
http://www.archive.org/details/ClassicTelevisionCommercialForTheKodakHomeMovieSystem1959

Classic Television Commercial for ''Blue Cheer'' (Ad 3)
Another classic television commercial for the cleaning product "Blue Cheer". This product was marketed for use on both clothes and dishes. I don't know the exact date, though it appears to be from the early 1950's, circa december. Please excuse sloppy MPEG2 picture quality (though IA claims it is MPEG1).
http://www.archive.org/details/ClassicTelevisionCommercialForblueCheerad3

Dragnet - The Big Trunk (1954)
Dragnet ep 3x19 The Big Trunk, air date: January 7, 1954 Note: I know "The Big Trunk" is already here, but it really is just the mislabled file of "The Big Bird" (5x09).
http://www.archive.org/details/Dragnet-TheBigTrunk1954

Dragnet - The Big Deal (1956)
Dragnet ep 5x34 The Big Deal, air date: April 26, 1956
http://www.archive.org/details/Dragnet-TheBigDeal1956

Peter Gunn - The Fuse - Blake Edwards
Season One Episode 16 (5 January 1959) An honest union leader is killed with a car bomb and suspicion falls on his chief rival, who hires Gunn to clear his name. This video is public domain because it was registered as a published film PETER GUNN. Spartan Productions. Approx. 29 min. each, sd., b&w. 16mm. Spartan Productions. The Fuse. 5 Jan 59 (in notice: 1958) LP 15083 and never renewed.
http://www.archive.org/details/PeterGunn-TheFuse

1950's Television Commercial: Blue Magic Cheer (Ad 1)
A 1950's Television Commercial for "Blue Magic Cheer", used to clean clothes. This aired before 1955 during the month of december (exact date unclear)
http://www.archive.org/details/1950sTelevisionCommercialBlueMagicCheerad1

Front Page Detective - Alibi for suicide (1951)
'Alibi for suicide' 1x03 Cast: Edmund Lowe (David Chase), Paula Drew (his girlfriend) "Front Page Detective," a filmed series of crime dramas with Edmund Lowe as a newspaper columnist and amateur detective started on the DuMont Network on March 16, 1951.
http://www.archive.org/details/FrontPageDetective-AlibiForSuicide1951

Peter Gunn - Lets Kill Timothy - Blake Edwards
Season One Episode 17 (19 January 1959) After a Jewel robbery, a very nervous man hires Gunn to protect someone named Timothy from being murders. Gunn finds out the Timothy is a seal. Based on the Richard Diamond radio play "Timothy The Seal" This video is public domain because it was registered as a published film PETER GUNN. Spartan Productions. Approx. 29 min. each, sd., b&w. 16mm. Spartan Productions...
http://www.archive.org/details/PeterGunn-LetsKillTimothy

'The Adventures of Ellery Queen' - Buck fever (1952)
Episode "Buck fever" of "The Adventures of Ellery Queen", originally broadcast "live" on 10/01/1952 on ABC. Featuring Lee Bowman as 'Ellery Queen' and Florenz Ames as 'Inspector Richard Queen'.
http://www.archive.org/details/theAdventuresOfElleryQueen-BuckFever1952

1950's Popular Culture: ''Cavalcade of America'' Episode ''Chicago 2-1-2''
An episode of the United States anthology TV series "Cavalcade of America" called "Chicago 2-1-2". In this episode, the fire department tries to find the person(s) behind a series of arson attacks. Aired on 30 April 1957. This copy runs about 25 minutes. It has been claimed that this is a unsold pilot.
http://www.archive.org/details/1950sPopularCulturecavalcadeOfAmericaEpisodechicago2-1-2

Public Prosecutor - Case Of The Comic-Strip Murder (1948)
Another episode of the detective show "Public Prosecutor", produced by Jerry Fairbanks, Inc.
In 1948 this was the first filmed series made especially for television. In 1951 it was turned into a panel show "Crawford Mystery Theatre" by DuMont. Cast: John Howard (Stephen Allen, Prosecuting Attorney), Anne Gwynne (his assistant), Walter Sande (Police Lieutenant), Lee Patrick, Lina Romay, Byron Barr, William Tannen
http://www.archive.org/details/PublicProsecutor-CaseOfTheComic-stripMurder1948

The Cases of Eddie Drake - Shoot the works (1949)
CBS produced the series in 1949. It was subsequently shown on NBC in 1951 (June 4 - August 27) and on DuMont in 1952 (March 6 - May 29). The episode: "Shoot the works" aired on DuMont on April 10, 1952. Cast: Don Haggerty (Eddie Drake), Patricia Morrison (Dr. Karen Gayle)
http://www.archive.org/details/TheCasesOfEddieDrake-ShootTheWorks1949

Unsold Television Pilot: ''Unsolved'' (1950's Crime Drama)
An unsold television pilot presumably from the 1950's. Based partially on the real-life murder of criminal Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel. Air date is unknown.
http://www.archive.org/details/UnsoldTelevisionPilotunsolved1950sCrimeDrama

"The old american barn dance" (1953)
Re-upload Two episodes of the Country and Western series "The old american barn dance", which aired on DuMont from July to September 1953. 1. Host Bill Bailey sings the western swing number "No Supper Tonight". Performers on the first show include Kenny Roberts ("Cry Baby Blues"), Kay Brewer ("Boogie Woogie Yodel"), the house band The Saddle Pals ("Stomp"), Nancy Lee ("I''m Dyin' For Someone To Love Me"), Homer & Jethro ("A Screwball's Love Song"), The Candy Mountain Girls ("Night Train To Memph...
http://www.archive.org/details/theOldAmericanBarnDance1953

Crime Drama: ''Martin Kane, Private Eye'' - Reclusive Sisters
Another episode of the crime-drama "Martin Kane, Private Eye". In this episode, three sisters (one of which is criminally insane) create trouble after the victims body is shown to have been mutilated *after* the murder. (Note: contains original advertising. It should be noted this style of advertising was not that common then)
http://www.archive.org/details/CrimeDramamartinKanePrivateEye-ReclusiveSisters

Crime Drama: ''Martin Kane, Private Eye'' - Murder in the Court
Another episode of "Martin Kane, Private Eye", a live crime drama from the early days of television. In this episode, a murder during a court hearing makes everyone unsure who supplied the weapon. Not a bad episode, though it does feature a couple of stereotypes, a few missed cues and some unusual camera angles. Though it features product placement for pipe tobacco, the amount of actual advertising is less than you'd assume.
http://www.archive.org/details/CrimeDramamartinKanePrivateEye-MurderInTheCourt

Crime Television: 'Martin Kane, Private Eye' (Hotel Con Game, 1951) (1951)
An episode of the 1950's crime television series "Martin Kane, Private Eye". This episode is called "Hotel Con Game". With original advertising for Pipe Tobacco (Note: this kind of product-placement was fairly rare on prime-time TV, despite what hopeless TV critics may say).
http://www.archive.org/details/1950sTvmartinKanePrivateEyehotelConGame1951

Armchair Detective (1949)
Episode of "Armchair Detective" with your Armchair Interrogator John Milton Kennedy and your Crime Authority H. Allen Smith. The two scenes of this episode are: "The hobo millionaire" [cast: Harry Martin, Frederic Tozere and Cy Kendall] and "The warehouse murder" [cast: Kay Lee, Bert Davidson, Ken Harvey and Jerome Sheldon].
http://www.archive.org/details/ArmchairDetective1949

Chesterfield Supper Club - 27/November/1949
Perry Como's guests are Patti Page and Victor Borge.
http://www.archive.org/details/ChesterfieldSupperClub-27november1949

The Ed Wynn Show (15 December 1949, Episode 13)
An episode of the short-lived early TV comedy "The Ed Wynn Show". This weak episode was already out-dated when it aired (compared with other surviving kinescopes from this period), and fails to make good use of it's guests (Buddy Ebsen and Hattie McDaniel, who don't appear together at any time). The picture quality is atrocious, not caused by a bad encoding but by what looks like a video tape transfer from another video tape transfer of another video tape transfer of a 16mm kinescope made with f...
http://www.archive.org/details/TheEdWynnShow15December1949Episode13

The Ed Wynn Show (15 April 1950, Episode 30)
An episode of the short-lived early TV comedy "The Ed Wynn Show". This episode starts normally, then decends into near-surrealism, before ending with a song. Guests in this episode are Barbara Jo Allen ("Vera Vague") and John Charles Thomas. Picture quality is sloppy as usual for this series.
http://www.archive.org/details/TheEdWynnShow15April1950Episode30

Early TV: The Ed Wynn Show (25 March 1950, Episode 27)
An episode of the short-lived early TV comedy "The Ed Wynn Show". Like many early variety shows, this program has elements of both Vaudeville & Radio. Guests in this episode include Gloria Swanson. Picture quality is sloppy due to bad source material.
http://www.archive.org/details/EarlyTvTheEdWynnShow25March1950Episode27

Studio One: Little Women: Jo's story - Lela Swift
Re-upload of: "Studio One" Little Women: Jo's story (1950) Director: Lela Swift Writers: Sumner Locke Elliott, Louisa May Alcott (story) Original Air Date: 25 December 1950 (Season 3, Episode 18) Cast: Mary Sinclair, Kent Smith
http://www.archive.org/details/StudioOneLittleWomenJosStory-LelaSwift

Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts (1956)
Episode of "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" from July 30, 1956.
http://www.archive.org/details/ArthurGodfreysTalentScouts1956

Classic Commercial: Metrecal Diet Drink (1965)
A classic 1965 commercial for "Metrecal", a diet drink. This commercial has unusual picture quality, which is exactly how it appeared on my DVD copy. Taken from 1965 TV-Episode with invalid copyright notice.
http://www.archive.org/details/ClassicCommercialMetrecalDietDrink1965

1965 Commercials (''The FBI'', Gleem Toothpaste, Camay Soap)
Three commercials from 1965: A Promo for "The FBI" ABC-TV series; A Commercial for 'Gleem Toothpaste', and a commercial for Camay Soap. Taken from 1965 TV episode with invalid copyright notice.
http://www.archive.org/details/1965CommercialstheFbiGleemToothpasteCamaySoap

The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet - The Prowler (1965)
Another episode of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet". In this episode, Ozzie's attempts at avoiding playing a card game end up in him being mistaken as a prowler. This copy has very WEIRD picture quality that defies explanation. Aired 13 October 1965, and contains some original commercials.
http://www.archive.org/details/TheAdventuresOfOzzieHarriet-TheProwler1965

Classic TV Commercial: Lady Sunbeam Hair Dryer (1965)
A classic television commercial for the Lady Sunbeam Hair Dryer, aired during 1965. This commercial notes that the product "can dry hair in 22 minutes".
http://www.archive.org/details/ClassicTvCommercialLadySunbeamHairDryer1965

1965 Polaroid Instant Photo Camera commercial (Good Quality)
A vintage 1965 television commercial for a model of Polaroid camera. This camera was sold at the price of $19.95 ($136.39 in September 2009 money). Also features catchy jingle.
http://www.archive.org/details/1965PolaroidInstantPhotoCameraCommercialgoodQuality

The Adventures Ozzie and Harriet: Kris and the Queen (1965)
An episode of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" called "Kris and the Queen". In this episode (from the final season), Ricky and his wife Kris attempt to get Wally back with his girlfriend, with disasterous results. This copy has mediocre picture quality, but contains some original commercials.
http://www.archive.org/details/TheAdventuresOzzieAndHarrietKrisAndTheQueen1965

This is Your Life: Duke Kahanamoku (Father of Surfing) - Ralph Edwards
This is Your Life: Duke Kahanamoku Hawaiian Olympic swimmer who won three gold and two silver medals. He is also considered the father of surfing due to his promotion of the sport, greatly increasing its popularity. First broadcast live on NBC TV on February 20th 1957.
http://www.archive.org/details/this_is_your_life_duke_kahanamoku

Another Classic Commercial for "Cheer"
Another classic 1950's commercial for "Cheer", a cleaning product. This commercial aired during 1955. If Spuzz doesn't review this item, then I'll have Prince Vegeta eat him. Overall, a decent 1950's commercial. Complete telecast can be found elsewhere on the Internet Archive.
http://www.archive.org/details/Where_Is_Spuzz

1965 Classic Commercial for ''Cue Toothpaste''
Another classic 1960's commercial, this time for "Cue Toothpaste". Taken from a 1965 Television episode.
http://www.archive.org/details/1965ClassicCommercialForcueToothpaste

Classic 1965 Commercial for Arrid Deodorant
A classic 1965 TV commercial for a product called "Arrid Deodorant". This commercial distictly aims the product at people with an active life than presumably, results in a lot of sweat (and thus smell).
http://www.archive.org/details/Classic1965CommercialForArridDeodorant

Studio One: The Trial of John Peter Zenger - Paul Nickell
Reupload of: "Studio One" The Trial of John Peter Zenger (1953) Director: Paul Nickell Writer: Irve Tunick Original Air Date: 12 January 1953 (Season 5, Episode 16) Cast: Eddie Albert, Marian Seldes
http://www.archive.org/details/StudioOneTheTrialOfJohnPeterZengerPaulNickell

The Big Picture: The Korean War
In this episode The Big Picture describes the Korean conflict in 1951/52
http://www.archive.org/details/KoreanWar

The Big Picture: Summer Storm
In this episode The Big Picture tells the story of the beginning of the Korean War on 25 June 1950.
http://www.archive.org/details/SummerStorm

''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'' (22 September 1965, 'A Rose a Day')
Yet Another episode of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet", a television sitcom that aired from 1952 to 1966. This copy is very different to the version already uploaded, with much worse picture quality but containing footage not seen in the other copy of "A Rose a Day".
http://www.archive.org/details/theAdventuresOfOzzieAndHarriet22September1965aRoseADay

1960's Mainstream Culture: ''Ozzie and Harriet'' (A Painting from the Past, 17 March 1965)
Another episode of the 1952-1966 sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet". In this episode, from when the series ratings were declining, an old painting by Ricky leads to a series of problems between him and his wife. Please excuse sloppy picture quality, but does contain some original commercials.
http://www.archive.org/details/1960sMainstreamCultureozzieAndHarrietaPaintingFromThePast17

This is your Life: Jesse Owens - Ralph Edwards
Jesse Owens: Sports hero - The American track and field athlete who won four Gold Medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. First broadcast 27th April 1960.
http://www.archive.org/details/this_is_your_life_jesse_owens

Plymouth Playhouse - A Tale of Two Cities (1953)
A Tale of Two Cities Part One: THE LONDON STORY-1780 Part Two: THE PARIS STORY-1789 starring: Wendell Corey, Wanda Hendrix Directed by: Dik Darley
http://www.archive.org/details/PlymouthPlayhouse-ATaleOfTwoCities1953

1960's Culture: ''Ozzie and Harriet'' (Episode: The Petition, 6 January 1965)
Another episode of that long-running (1952-1966) sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet". In this episode, Ricky's suspicions about a woman's money request results in a David speartheading a new annual celebration-day called "Wive's Day". Please excuse sloppy picture quality.
http://www.archive.org/details/1960sCultureozzieAndHarrietepisodeThePetition6January1965

1960's TV: ''Ozzie and Harriet'' (Sitcom, 4 November 1964, ''The Ballerina'')
Another episode of the ABC-TV comedy "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet". In this semi-complete (27 minutes) episode, a fund-raiser for the Woman's Club ends up resulting in, among other things, an eleborate dream sequence and a Nelson family member having tomatoes thrown at him.
http://www.archive.org/details/1960sTvozzieAndHarrietsitcom4November1964theBallerina

1960's Television: ''Ozzie and Harriet'' (''A Letter About Harriet'', 1 April 1964)
A public domain episode of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet", a sitcom which aired on ABC-TV from 1952 to 1966. In this episode, a newspaper contest in which husbands send in letters about their wives leads to a series of humorous events and misunderstandings. Episode runs at slightly incomplete, running at around 27 minutes.
http://www.archive.org/details/1960sTelevisionozzieAndHarrietaLetterAboutHarriet1April

Broadway Open House - 14/December/1950
Another episode of the first late-night variety program "Broadway open house". With Jerry Lester, Milton DeLugg, Dave Street, Ray Malone, Dagmar, The Mellolarks, Joan Lorre. Guest-star(let): Laurette Luez.
http://www.archive.org/details/BroadwayOpenHouse-14december1950

The Vincent Price Collection of Fine Art (Informational) - Sears, Roebuck and Co.
The Vincent Price Collection of Fine Art: An Informational Program Production Presented and introduced by Vincent Price
http://www.archive.org/details/the_vincent_price_collection_of_fine_art

Bonanza - The Mission - NBC
Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common. The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house...
http://www.archive.org/details/Bonanza-TheMission

Weird Anti Cable TV (Pay TV) PSA
Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) that tells us of the horrors of Cable Television.
http://www.archive.org/details/WeirdAntiCableTvPsa

Hanna Barbera Anti Drug PSA
Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) against the use of illegal drugs that was produced by HANNA-BARBERA
http://www.archive.org/details/HannaBarberaAntiDrugPsa

Bill Cosby: Anti Drugs PSA
Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring Bill Cosby.
http://www.archive.org/details/BillCosbyAntiDrugsPsa

Anti Smoking Dolphin PSA
Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) against smoking.
http://www.archive.org/details/AntiSmokingDolphinPsa

Smokey the Bear: The Three Bears PSA
Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) for the prevention of forest fires
http://www.archive.org/details/SmokeyTheBearTheThreeBearsPsa

Smokey the Bear: Only You PSA
Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) for the prevention of forest fires.
http://www.archive.org/details/SmokeyTheBearOnlyYouPsa

Cigarette Commercials 50s-60s
Large collection of lesser know cigarette commercials airing on tv in the 50s and early 60s. View more classic commercials at
http://www.archive.org/details/Cigarette_Commercials

Smokey The Bear / Joanna Cassidy PSA
Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) for the prevention of forest fires.
http://www.archive.org/details/SmokeyTheBearJoannaCassidyPsa

Sergeant Preston Of The Yukon - Scourge Of The Wilderness - CBS
The program was an adventure series about Sergeant Frank Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his lead sled dog, Yukon King, as they fought evildoers in the Northern wilderness during the Gold Rush of the 1890's. Preston first joined the Mounties to capture his father's killer and when he was successful he was promoted to Sergeant. Preston's staunchest ally, who was arguably the true star of the show and indeed often did more work than he did, was the brave Alaskan husky, Yukon King...
http://www.archive.org/details/SergeantPrestonOfTheYukon-ScourgeOfTheWilderness

Bonanza - Showdown - NBC
Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common. The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house...
http://www.archive.org/details/Bonanza-Showdown

Sue Fleming and Medical Internet Services with lost "The Cisco Kid" - mark fleming
A lost episode of the popular western series, "The Cisco Kid" has been recently restored at the Mark Fleming Studios. Sue Fleming and Medical Internet Services are now presenting the exciting show on Channel 98 Worldwide. This show is unique beause it is not formatted with commercial spots or bumpers.
http://www.archive.org/details/SueFlemingAndMedicalInternetServicesWithTheCiscoKid





There are also some older "Classic TV" programs from the Fifties in various other sections:


Longines Chronoscope (1951/53)
http://www.archive.org/details/longines-prescott_bush
http://www.archive.org/details/longines-jfk
http://www.archive.org/details/longines-harding

What in the world (1952/55)
http://www.archive.org/details/upenn-f16-4000_what_in_the_world_1
http://www.archive.org/details/upenn-f16-4001_what_in_the_world_2
http://www.archive.org/details/upenn-f16-4002_what_in_the_world_3
http://www.archive.org/details/upenn_what_in_the_world_4
http://www.archive.org/details/upenn-f16-4004_what_in_the_world_5_partial
http://www.archive.org/details/upenn-f16-4005_what_in_the_world_6

Science in Action (1954/56)
Aero Medicine http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956 / http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_2
Drilling for Oil http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_3 / http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_4
Radar Screen http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_5 / http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_6
Rivers of Ice http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_7 / http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_8
Submarines http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_9 / http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_10
Flow of Heat http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_11 / http://www.archive.org/details/Sciencei1956_12

Man of the Year (1955)
Will Rogers http://www.archive.org/details/openmind_ep38

The Open Mind (1956/57)
Homosexuality http://www.archive.org/details/openmind_ep61
Antisemitism http://www.archive.org/details/openmind_ep466
'The new negro' http://www.archive.org/details/openmind_ep727

Teenage salute (1958 or 59)
http://www.archive.org/details/teenage_salute


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Poster: Lum Edwards Date: Oct 22, 2009 6:46pm
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Okay Everyone, Looks like these are starting to move here. Many Many Thanks to you, Trinity09 whoever you are.

Mike D.

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Poster: Meatpies Date: Oct 18, 2009 4:11pm
Forum: classic_tv Subject: Re: *Update* - ALL 'CLASSIC TV' UPLOADS (of last two month or so)

I could just kiss you!! Well, actually I couldn't... but THANK YOU anyway!!

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Poster: zigoto Date: Oct 19, 2009 8:44am
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And I guess Hubby wouldn't approve either, would he?

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Poster: Meatpies Date: Oct 19, 2009 9:39am
Forum: classic_tv Subject: Re: *Update* - ALL 'CLASSIC TV' UPLOADS (of last two month or so)

Uh yeah... um... no.