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JERRY LEWIS SHOW, THE {SERIES PREMIERE} {TAPE 1 OF 2} (TV)

Summary

Part one of the premiere of this series of talk/variety programs hosted by Jerry Lewis. Highlights of this portion include the following: Lewis sings "When You're Smiling"; a surprise visit by Robert Stack and Jimmy Durante; Johnny Carson calls to wish Lewis good luck; Steve Allen joins Lewis onstage and chats; Durante sings "Keep On Trying"; Jack Jones sings "Somebody Loves Me" and "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You"; Lewis sings "Think Pink" and introduces his family and his "look-alike"; and Harry James and his orchestra perform. Includes commercials. Continues with T83:0023.

Details

  • NETWORK: ABC
  • DATE: September 21, 1963 Saturday 9:30 PM
  • RUNNING TIME: 1:00:00
  • COLOR/B&W: B&W
  • CATALOG ID: T83:0022
  • GENRE: Talk/Variety
  • SUBJECT HEADING: Comedy; Jazz; Music, popular (songs, etc.)
  • SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1963
  • COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

  • Ernest D. Glucksman … Executive Producer
  • Perry Cross … Producer
  • Mack Bing … Associate Producer
  • John Dorsey … Director
  • Bob Howard … Writer
  • Bill Richmond … Writer
  • Dick Cavett … Writer
  • Jerry Lewis … Writer, Host
  • Lou Brown … Music (Misc. Credits), Music Director
  • Del Moore … Announcer
  • Harry James
  • Jack Jones
  • Johnny Carson
  • Jimmy Durante
  • Robert Stack
  • Steve Allen