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Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Sid Caesar, Arthur Godfrey, Abbe Lane, The Mamas and the Papas, Corbett Monica, The Berosinis. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 1/13/68. Host: Arthur Godfrey sings "The Wonderful Thing About Love," and four other songs including one with the Mamas and the Papas who do their own hit "California Dreamin'." Sid Caesar appears in a sketch with Arthur Godfrey and Corbett Monica (who does his own comedy monolog) where Sid portrays a bumbling Viennese filmmaker who comes to Hollywood to save a failing movie studio. Singer Abbe Lane does "Gonna Build a Mountain," and two others, while The Berosinis (acrobats) and Les Apollo (balancing act) round out the show. Color/B&W: B&W. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4206 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Fred Astaire, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Louis Nye, Helen O’Connell, Barrie Chase. Description: Tape contains the following episode with the original commercials: Original air date 4/30/66. Host: Nimble-footed Fred Astaire opens the show with lively versions of “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” and “I’m Putting All My Eggs in One Basket.” Dancer Barrie Chase teams with Fred Astaire and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass in an assortment of music and bop. Herb Alpert and singer Helen O’Connell present several hit tunes. Laughs are generated by Louis Nye’s observations of a school pageant, and the Muppets repeat an old favorite – “Glow Worm.” Jugglers and a lion tamer add thrills to the show. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4207 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Jimmy Durante, Ethel Merman, Milt Kamen, The Lennon Sisters, Noel Harrison, The Grass Roots. Description: Tape contains the following episode with the original commercials: Original air date 12/5/67. Host: Jimmy Durante sings “Hellzapoppin’,” including a Nancy Sinatra parody with Ethel Merman who sings her own hit “Walking Happy.” The delightful Lennon Sisters sing, “This is My Song” and “Up Up and Away.” Singer Noel Harrison adds “Suzanne” and “Rain in Spain” with Jimmy Durante and Ethel Merman. Another musical highlight is “Let’s Live For Today” by The Grass Roots. Acrobats also perform, and Milt Kamen contributes comedy along with Larry Bishop (Joey Bishop’s son) and Rob Reiner (Carl Reiner’s son). Color/B&W: B&W. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4208 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Bing Crosby and Family, The King Family, Louis Nye, Adam West. Description: Tape contains the following episode with the original commercials: Original air date 12/19/67. Host: Bing Crosby and his family hosts one of the most entertaining Christmas shows seen on the Hollywood Palace. The Crosby family sings “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” then visits with comedian Louis Nye who inspires a rendition of “Talk to the Animals.” The King Family sing several Christmas songs, then join the Crosby family in “Be a Santa.” Kathryn Crosby (Bings’s wife) performs “Try to Remember,” and daughter Mary Francis does a memorable version of “Where is Love?” Louis Nye teams with Adam West in a comedy monolog, and both join the Crosby family in singing “This Old Man.” Color/B&W: B&W. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4209 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Jimmy Durante, Anissa Jones, Kay’s Pets. Description: Tape contains the following episode with the original commercials: Original air date 12/26/67. Host: Jimmy Durante is the ringmaster and Anissa Jones (of “Family Affair”) is the little honorary ring mistress in this Palace Circus Show. Jimmy Durante sings “Be a Clown,” and the rest of the show consists of aerial acrobats, performing dogs, monkeys and ponies; a low-wire acrobat-comedian, an elephant act, a trapeze artist, bareback horse riders, and more. Anissa Jones and Jimmy Durante appear in a comedy routine, and Durante closes the show with “When The Circus Leaves Town.” Color/B&W: B&W. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4210 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Phil Silvers, Connie Stevens, Henny Youngman, Jack Jones, Polly Bergen, The James Brown Revue. Description: Tape contains the following episode with the original commercials: Original air date 2/3/68. Host: Phil Silvers, Polly Bergen and Connie Stevens team up for a musical medley, and on her own Connie Stevens sings “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?” Jack Jones entertains with “Gypsies, Jugglers and Clowns,” and later joins the other singers in a rousing performance of “There’s Nothing Like a Model T.” Polly Bergen sings “A House Is Not a Home” and The James Brown Revue add five songs. Comedian Henny Youngman unloads witty one-liners, as jugglers and a strongman round out the show. Color/B&W: B&W. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4211 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Van Johnson, The Beatles, George Carlin, Liza Minnelli, Mickey Rooney. Description: Tape contains the following episode (no commercials): Original air date 2/25/67. THE BEATLES star in what may be the first music videos to be aired on live television. Host Van Johnson sings “Wilkommen” accompanied by gorgeous dancers, and celebrated Liza Minnelli contributes “Cabaret” and “I Will Waite for You.” A wacky illusionist supplies comedy, along with Mickey Rooney who appears in a baseball sketch with Van Johnson, and George Carlin discusses Christopher Columbus’s shipboard problems. The Palace Duo acrobats complete the show. Color/B&W: B&W. Running Time: 50 mins. Item #4212 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Bing Crosby, Caterina Valente, Tim Conway, Jack Burns & Avery Schreiber. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 9/18/65. Host: Bing Crosby performs the show's theme song, "Put On a Happy Face," for this third season opener. Caterina Valente sings a medley of popular tunes with Bing Crosby, including “Slow Boat to China.” Tim Conway performs a comedy routine about a jockey, and the team of Jack Burns & Avery Schreiber do their "taxi" routine. The Nitwits, a comedy music group, generate more laughs. Australian dance troupe The Rudos and Bertha the Elephant round out the acts. In the commercials: Edie Adams for Muriel Cigars and Dennis Day for Chiffon. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4240 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Judy Garland, Vic Damone, Chita Rivera, Gene Baylos, Burns & Schreiber. Description: Tape contains the following episodes with original commercials: Original air date 11/13/65. Host: Judy Garland sings "Once in a Lifetime," "We're a Couple of Swells," and "I Loved Him," in addition to performing a medley from WEST SIDE STORY with guest Vic Damone. Judy Garland also sings “Play the Palace,” then performs songs made famous by other singers at the Broadway Palace. Other acts include singer-dancer Chita Rivera, comedian Gene Baylos, the comedy team of Burns & Schreiber, and the Lyons Family acrobats. In the commercials: ABC-TV promos for "The Pruitts of Southampton," "Combat!" "The Rounders," "Love on a Rooftop" and "The Fugitive." Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4241 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross and the Supremes, Raquel Welch, Joey Bishop. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 9/26/67. Host: Sammy Davis Jr., who warbles "That Old Black Magic" and "After Today" in addition to performing a medley with Diana Ross and the Supremes. The famous girl group also performs "Reflections" and "The Lady Is a Tramp." A great camp moment is provided by sexy guest star Raquel Welch, contributing a breathy rendition of "Bang Bang." Sammy's fellow Rat Packer, Joey Bishop, makes a cameo appearance. Also on hand are PALACE regulars Burns & Schreiber. In the commercials: Duke Ellington does a public service announcement for U.S. Savings Bonds. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4242 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Elizabeth Montgomery, Vic Damone, Paul Lynde, Jackie Mason. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 10/1/66. Host: BEWITCHED's Elizabeth Montgomery in a rare variety-show appearance. She sings the theme song from her hit sitcom and does a duet with guest Vic Damone, "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." Damone also performs "Falling in Love With Love" and “I Cried for You.” Acrobats from Italy and France, the Baja Marimba Band, and comics Paul Lynde and Jackie Mason round out the roster of stars. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4243 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Fred Astaire, Ethel Merman, Jack Jones, Marcel Marceau. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 3/12/66. Host: Fred Astaire. This musical extravaganza is one of the all-time classic PALACE episodes. Astaire sings and dances to "Fascinatin’ Rhythm" and "Lady Be Good," and together with special guest Ethel Merman does a fantastic medley that includes "I Got Rhythm," "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "I Get a Kick Out of You," "Cheek to Cheek," "Puttin' on the Ritz," and "Anything Goes." Jack Jones performs his hit song, "The Shadow of Your Smile" and famous French mime Marcel Marceau contributes a hilarious skit. Tumbling acrobats (a father and his three daughters), comedian Pat Morita, and a balancing act round out the show. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4244 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, Edie Adams, Senator Everett Dirksen. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 1/14/67. Host: Bing Crosby, who once again performs the PALACE theme song, "Put On a Happy Face." He also sings "This Is a Great Country" and clowns with guest Jimmy Durante, who mirthfully warbles "Nobody Wants My Money." Edie Adams belts out "Lady Godiva," and Republican Senator Everett Dirksen does a dramatic reading of "The Gallant Men." Tim Conway supplies comedy, and shown are bloopers from the show's previous two seasons. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4245 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace, Mickey Rooney, Kaye Stevens, Lee Tully. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 2/11/67. Host: Sammy Davis Jr. The legendary entertainer supplies dazzling renditions of "The Lady Is a Tramp," "What Kind of Fool Am I," and "Birth of the Blues." Piano virtuoso Liberace performs "Malaguena," and special guest Mickey Rooney joins Sammy in impersonating classic Hollywood stars and singing "Two of a Kind." Also: singer Kaye Stevens and comic Lee Tully. In the commercials: Stan Freberg for Sunsweet Prunes, ABC-TV movie promo, Ellen Corby and Dave Ketchum for Tareyton cigarettes. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4246 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Steve Lawrence, Florence Henderson, Phyllis Diller, Bill Dana. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 3/4/67. Host: Steve Lawrence, belting out "She Loves Me," "On a Clear Day," and "The Impossible Dream" in addition to performing a duet on "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" with guest Florence Henderson, who solos on "My Love." Steve also pairs with Phyllis Diller for "Accustomed to Her Face," and comic Bill Dana plays his beloved character Jose Jiminez in a skit about a timid skydiver. In the commercials: Bobby Troup for Kool cigarettes. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4247 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Gene Barry, Theodore Bikel, Burns & Schreiber, Jack E. Leonard, Mort Sahl. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 5/6/67. Host Gene Barry, then famous as the star of BURKE'S LAW, singing "Sunrise, Sunset" and performing a dramatic reading about a father's farewell to his soldier son. Theodore Bikel performs "Kretchma" and comedy is supplied by Burns & Schreiber, Jack E. Leonard, and Mort Sahl. Lana Cantrell sings "Isn't It a Lovely Day?" Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4667 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee, Rosey Grier, Milton Berle, Jimmy Durante, Phil Harris, Lawrence Welk. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 1/13/68. Host: Bing Crosby, belting out "Step to the Rear" in addition to doing a medley with guest Peggy Lee, who sings her own performance of "Seems Like Old Times" and "What Is a Woman?" Ex-football star Rosey Grier sings "Spanish Harlem" and "Under the Boardwalk," and there's a roast of Crosby by guests Milton Berle, Jimmy Durante, Phil Harris, and Lawrence Welk. Another highlight is Jimmy Durante's "Creative Cookery." In the commercials: ABC-TV promos for "The Felony Squad," "The FBI," "The Flying Nun" and "The Guns of Will Sonnett." Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4668 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Milton Berle, Nanette Fabray, Buddy Greco, The King Family. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 11/28/67. Host: Milton Berle appears in a series of short skits sung to the tune of “Comedy Tonight,” and later in a comedy skit about a new teacher. Musical highlights include Nanette Fabray’s “Toot, Toot, Toosie” and The King Family’s medley of Spanish songs. Singer-pianist Buddy Greco contributes “Come Back to Me” and “Bright and Beautiful.” The “Fearsome Foursome Plus One” of the 1967 LA Rams pro football team joke with Milton Berle and sing “On the Football Field.” A highlight is Milton Berle's comedy caper, "The Arranger." Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4669 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Sammy Davis Jr., Diahann Carroll, Rowan & Martin, Peter Lawford. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 3/2/68. Host: Sammy Davis Jr. Here's another classic PALACE episode, with Sammy practically on fire as he performs "Tonight," "Once in a Lifetime," and "As Long as She Needs Me." He also does a condensed version of PORGY AND BESS with special guest Diahann Carroll, who solos on "Goin' Out of My Head." Rowan & Martin supply their patented brand of daffy comedy and Sammy's fellow Rat Packer Peter Lawford gives him a French musical lesson. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4670 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit
Director: Grey Lockwood Cast: Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Corbett Monica, Tim Conway. Description: Tape contains the following episode with original commercials: Original air date 11/14/67. Hosts: Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, the husband-and-wife songbirds, offer a rendition of "I Believe in You" and a medley of Broadway show tunes in addition to solo performances. Humor is provided by comedian Corbett Monica who discusses family life and comic actor Tim Conway plays a square at a hippie love-in. Dancers Szony and Claire dazzle with fancy footwork. Don't miss the head balancing act from Germany. Color/B&W: Color. Running Time: 60 mins. Item #4671 $13.99!(before 14.99)You save: 7% Format: VHS Unit