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TV Shows: 1964 - 65 1.
Bonanza 1964
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After years of trial and error, the networks finally became somewhat adept at creating entertainment that appealed to the masses. Look at all of the familiar, iconic shows in the top 25 (at left) in 1964 and judge for yourself. But keep in mind, former FCC chairman Newton Minow famously referred to this era as a "vast wasteland." The following is a rundown of notable primetime shows from 1964-65. While color TV was rapidly catching on, most of these programs were broadcast in black-and-white.
1964
will be Ed Sullivan was in his 17th year, What's My Line in its 16th season, Red Skelton in year 14, I've Got A Secret, Ozzie and Harriet in year 13, Jack Benny in season 14, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in an 11th year. They all got renewed except Jack Benny and he had been on radio and/or TV for 32 straight seasons. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theater brought to the small screen new and established stars like Peter Falk, Don Knotts, Robert Wagner, Shelly Winters, John Cassevettes, and Lauren Bacall in dramatic presentations. Bob Hope was seen as the announcer for these dramas three weeks a month and as the host of his own musical-comedy shows the remaining week, under the title Chrysler Presents a Bob Hope Special. (Occasionally, Bob was cast in one of the dramatic productions during the off weeks.) |
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