This was a live color broadcast from NBC’s Brooklyn Studios and it was a huge production with lots of sets. Most of the actors in this musical were members of the original Broadway cast, except a very young Jack Klugman who sang and danced. I would have loved to been there for a live color broadcast. You too?
The Monkeys! Did You Know This? The Beatles movie ‘Hard Day’s Night’ was the catalyst that brought the idea for this show to life. They already had the idea for the show and originally thought about using ‘The Lovin Spoonful’ band to play the lead rolls, but they signed a record deal before the show […]
Memory Lane…Inside MTV Studios During Their First Month On Air I’ve never seen much behind the scenes footage of the MTV production crew in action, but from an August 1981 “PM Magazine” episode, here is a good look. I thought you may enjoy it too. Thanks to ABC’s Howie Zeidman for making this available. -Bobby […]
January 1, 1961…Behind The Scenes At KTLA & The Rose Parade The events in this great fourteen minute clip, were all filmed in the last week of December, 1960, and lead up to the air date of Sunday, January 1, 1961. We’ll see how on this day, KTLA produced a Sunday news show at 1 […]
“Where Television Stands Today” is an 8-page article written for Modern Mechanics by one of the most important names, and true pioneers, of broadcasting. It’s a very interesting read.