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Springtime 1969 was huge for network specials. Bob Hope had one about this time last month, too. Maybe it's every month that Bob Hope is on; I'm not sure.
Earlier this week in 1969, we had this crazy thing from the Monkees.
Also, there was Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman, on CBS. "Van Dyke and Miss Moore celebrate their first on-camera reunion in more than three years," said the summary in the Kentucky New Era.
Bob Hope: "Just three short years ago, a young, classical pianist came here from Brazil to try out his ideas on the popular medium, and, before you could say ‘Ringo Starr,’ he set the music business on its ear. He and his group, Brasil 66, had had phenomenal success on records, on television and in concerts all around the country—and deservedly so, because his unique and delightful sounds is such a change, a pleasant change, from the dissonance that passes for music today. Ladies and gentlemen, Sergio Mendez ..."
I'd really like to see a whole Behind the Music episode on the back story of that little piece of writing. "Behind the Paragraph," they could call it.
Special-guest Jack Nicklaus just finished 24th at the Masters. The 29-year-old hasn't won a major since 1967.
Even though he's washed up, I do appreciate Nicklaus's basic tips in this program. I plan to get back on this course in June or so.
I like this bit about Bob Hope's movie coming out next month 1969. 1969 Me hopes it comes to Hoptown's Alhambra.
Actually, there are enough clips of the movie in this TV sketch that I feel like I've already seen How To Commit Marriage.
IMDB, which is also great: "This movie is the film debut of the California progressive psychedelic hippie band 'The Comfortable Chair', recording artists on CBS-Ode Records, whose six band members appear as themselves in the movie. They were discovered and produced by John Densmore and Robby Krieger of famous rock band The Doors."
It's interesting how many Ronald Reagan jokes that Bob Hope makes, and now here he is in a movie with Jane Wyman.
Very moving tribute to President Eisenhower: "On March 28, America lost its best friend ..."
Not all the regular shows were in rerun or pre-empted by specials in this week 1969, of course. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour featured Al Martino's doing (superb) "Mary in the Morning," as well a bit of his new single, "Sausalito."
Also, this week 1969's Dragnet was new, and it just totally scared the hell out of me.
Dragnet is so great. I love the blend of conservative and liberal thought that runs through that show.
Yeah, I've really grown to love it.
"just the facts Mam; just the facts."
Springtime 1969 was huge for network specials. Bob Hope had one about this time last month, too. Maybe it's every month that Bob Hope is on; I'm not sure.
ReplyDeleteEarlier this week in 1969, we had this crazy thing from the Monkees.
ReplyDeleteAlso, there was Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman, on CBS. "Van Dyke and Miss Moore celebrate their first on-camera reunion in more than three years," said the summary in the Kentucky New Era.
ReplyDeleteBob Hope: "Just three short years ago, a young, classical pianist came here from Brazil to try out his ideas on the popular medium, and, before you could say ‘Ringo Starr,’ he set the music business on its ear. He and his group, Brasil 66, had had phenomenal success on records, on television and in concerts all around the country—and deservedly so, because his unique and delightful sounds is such a change, a pleasant change, from the dissonance that passes for music today. Ladies and gentlemen, Sergio Mendez ..."
ReplyDeleteI'd really like to see a whole Behind the Music episode on the back story of that little piece of writing. "Behind the Paragraph," they could call it.
ReplyDeleteSpecial-guest Jack Nicklaus just finished 24th at the Masters. The 29-year-old hasn't won a major since 1967.
ReplyDeleteEven though he's washed up, I do appreciate Nicklaus's basic tips in this program. I plan to get back on this course in June or so.
ReplyDeleteI like this bit about Bob Hope's movie coming out next month 1969. 1969 Me hopes it comes to Hoptown's Alhambra.
ReplyDeleteActually, there are enough clips of the movie in this TV sketch that I feel like I've already seen How To Commit Marriage.
ReplyDeleteIMDB, which is also great: "This movie is the film debut of the California progressive psychedelic hippie band 'The Comfortable Chair', recording artists on CBS-Ode Records, whose six band members appear as themselves in the movie. They were discovered and produced by John Densmore and Robby Krieger of famous rock band The Doors."
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how many Ronald Reagan jokes that Bob Hope makes, and now here he is in a movie with Jane Wyman.
ReplyDeleteVery moving tribute to President Eisenhower: "On March 28, America lost its best friend ..."
ReplyDeleteNot all the regular shows were in rerun or pre-empted by specials in this week 1969, of course. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour featured Al Martino's doing (superb) "Mary in the Morning," as well a bit of his new single, "Sausalito."
ReplyDeleteAlso, this week 1969's Dragnet was new, and it just totally scared the hell out of me.
ReplyDeleteDragnet is so great. I love the blend of conservative and liberal thought that runs through that show.
DeleteYeah, I've really grown to love it.
Delete"just the facts Mam; just the facts."
ReplyDelete