Always did (and still do) love the "In Your Face" Outer Limits opening. I credit the series for starting my interest in science fiction. We used to watch the "Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo", my introduction to "A Christmas Carol" was through that. .
When the networks actually planned out Saturday night instead of using it as a dumpster for reruns and newsmagazines. I miss those days (which really aren't that long ago...)
the original Outer Limits! My all-time favorite series! I was about 10 when it first aired ..... and it never failed to creep me out SOOOO good! In a perfect world, every show & movie ever made would be affordably available on disc/streaming. There are so many that i will never get to see again.
For all you advertising fans and car enthusiasts, the blonde with the Lustre Creme sign is Pam Austin better known as the Dodge girl, and the announcer was none other than Johnny Olson of The Price Is Right
If they had moved "Gilligan's Island" a half-hour earlier or "Mr. Magoo" a half-hour later, they would have had Jim Backus competing against himself...
Actually, NBC did just that, with Mr. Magoo and Kentucky Jones switching time slots at mid-season, which then had Backus as Magoo opposite himself on Gilligan.
I remember watching all of those programs except Kentucky Jones. Probably because either (a) I was 4 years old at the time and more than likely was sent to bed after Flipper; or (b) it was up against Gilligan’s Island and Lawrence Welk (I remember my my mom liked Gilligan but my grandmother liked Mr. Welk).
I was born in 1980 but, I was still able to catch a lot of these on Nick at Nite. I loved shows like Gilligans Island, Mr. Ed, Dobie Gillis, and so many great shows.
Unfortunately, "THE OUTER LIMITS" was no match for Jackie Gleason (and "FLIPPER"). ABC eliminated it in January 1965 in favor of "THE KING FAMILY SHOW".
"The Outer Limits" got cancelled in the middle of the 1964-65 season after losing its viewership to the hugely successful "Jackie Gleason Show" on CBS.
Excellent! I was just a young tike at the time, so probably the only thing I watched was Mr. Magoo (Hollywood Palace at Christmas and a year or two later). When did Jackie Gleason move the show to Miami? Didn't know it was in NYC. Also, had not heard of Mr. Broadway but LOVE the Peter Gunn-ish opening. Saw it was Dave Brubeck. Of course - that's why it was so good!
Actually, "THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE" lasted six and a half seasons (through February 1970). "MR. BROADWAY" was cancelled after 13 episodes. "KENTUCKY JONES" lasted one season [26 episodes].
Sue Ann Langdon's appearance on Gleason's 'American Scene Magazine' was a on-off gig playing Alice Kramden on 10/20/62. Apparently she and Gleason didn't get along.
Art Carney wasn't available for several seasons after the two "Honeymooners" sketches he did in the fall of 1962. Jackie wouldn't do them if Carney wasn't around. Fortunately, he agreed to appear on a regular basis, starting in the fall of 1966.
Much better content than we get with 100X more channels. The three networks ( ABC, NBC, CBS ) managed to have great, FAMILY FRIENDLY, entertainment of a far higher caliber than the ‘Bottom Of The Dumpster’ dreck we see today.
Could you imagine taking a lion that is no tin a cage into a TV studio today? Just thinking of the possible lawsuits if something went wrong would cause some major heart attacks for the insureance people.
Jackie appeared at 8pm(et) on Saturdays from 1952 through 1957. In the 1960's, he kicked off CBS' Saturday night schedule at 7:30; he preferred appearing early in the evening, when the whole family could watch.
You should download their version of the song “One Toke over the Line.” Not kidding it’s hilarious! Apparently Mr. Welk either didn’t know the meaning of the song or they tweaked it a bit. The singers in their wholesome country outfits made it more hilarious!
The "SS Minnow" on Gilligan's Island was named after the FCC Chairman (updated) who said TV was a "Vast Wasteland." Same guy got PBS their Broadcast license for all that "quality" programming no one watches!
It was Newton W. Minow, head of the Federal Communications Commission, who used the term "vast wasteland" to describe the state of television in a May 1961 address.
Always did (and still do) love the "In Your Face" Outer Limits opening. I credit the series for starting my interest in science fiction.
We used to watch the "Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo", my introduction to "A Christmas Carol" was through that.
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Jackie Gleason and the Kraft Music Hall both left us in 1970
'THE KRAFT MUSIC HALL" ended in the summer of 1971.
I loved The Hollywood Palace and other variety shows.
Twilight Zone and Outer Limits were my favorite shows. I was a strange kid.
I was 5 years old glad in 64 I glad I saw good family entertainment tv back in the 60s.
I was a 7-year-old second grader back in the fall of '64. And my brother was born that November as well. But I do remember some of these shows.
The Flipper theme reminds me of Florida
AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much!!!
When the networks actually planned out Saturday night instead of using it as a dumpster for reruns and newsmagazines. I miss those days (which really aren't that long ago...)
the original Outer Limits! My all-time favorite series! I was about 10 when it first aired ..... and it never failed to creep me out SOOOO good!
In a perfect world, every show & movie ever made would be affordably available on disc/streaming. There are so many that i will never get to see again.
The Outer Limits was my introduction to science fiction. I've been a lifelong addict ever since!
Wish we had tv shows like this again. I wasn’t born yet to actually watch them but meh! So thankful for youtube ❤️
Me too.
Don't remember Kentucky Jones. Nice Christmas gift. Thank you sir and Merry Christmas.
"KENTUCKY JONES" lasted one season (1964-'65).
Thanks for the sweet upload!
For all you advertising fans and car enthusiasts, the blonde with the Lustre Creme sign is Pam Austin better known as the Dodge girl, and the announcer was none other than Johnny Olson of The Price Is Right
If they had moved "Gilligan's Island" a half-hour earlier or "Mr. Magoo" a half-hour later, they would have had Jim Backus competing against himself...
Actually, NBC did just that, with Mr. Magoo and Kentucky Jones switching time slots at mid-season, which then had Backus as Magoo opposite himself on Gilligan.
Jim Bachus played James Dean's dad in Rebel without a Cause
Mr Howell would've paid Mr Magoo off! 💰💰
They did not program for Friday and Saturday nights as they figured everyone went out to the bars!
I remember watching all of those programs except Kentucky Jones. Probably because either (a) I was 4 years old at the time and more than likely was sent to bed after Flipper; or (b) it was up against Gilligan’s Island and Lawrence Welk (I remember my my mom liked Gilligan but my grandmother liked Mr. Welk).
Thanks for this. Makes me feel old because I remember it all, but still fun anyway.
I was born in 1980 but, I was still able to catch a lot of these on Nick at Nite. I loved shows like Gilligans Island, Mr. Ed, Dobie Gillis, and so many great shows.
THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE premiered in January 1964 . Replacing the short lived JERRY LEWIS SHOW. THP ran for 7 seasons.
Even back then, ABC knew what the people wanted. The Outer Limits & The Hollywood Palace were worthwhile watching.
Unfortunately, "THE OUTER LIMITS" was no match for Jackie Gleason (and "FLIPPER"). ABC eliminated it in January 1965 in favor of "THE KING FAMILY SHOW".
No wonder why I never heard of Kentucky Jones, it was on opposite Gilligan’s Island
"The Outer Limits" got cancelled in the middle of the 1964-65 season after losing its viewership to the hugely successful "Jackie Gleason Show" on CBS.
Big counterprogramming failure😮
"FLIPPER" got a chunk of kids watching it, too.
Excellent! I was just a young tike at the time, so probably the only thing I watched was Mr. Magoo (Hollywood Palace at Christmas and a year or two later). When did Jackie Gleason move the show to Miami? Didn't know it was in NYC. Also, had not heard of Mr. Broadway but LOVE the Peter Gunn-ish opening. Saw it was Dave Brubeck. Of course - that's why it was so good!
Our local NBC affiliate came in like crap at our house so we didn’t watch many shows on that channel
SHOWS THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT:
Hollywood Palace
Mr. Broadway
Kentucky Jones
Actually, "THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE" lasted six and a half seasons (through February 1970).
"MR. BROADWAY" was cancelled after 13 episodes.
"KENTUCKY JONES" lasted one season [26 episodes].
Sue Ann Langdon's appearance on Gleason's 'American Scene Magazine' was a on-off gig playing Alice Kramden on 10/20/62. Apparently she and Gleason didn't get along.
Art Carney wasn't available for several seasons after the two "Honeymooners" sketches he did in the fall of 1962. Jackie wouldn't do them if Carney wasn't around. Fortunately, he agreed to appear on a regular basis, starting in the fall of 1966.
Much better content than we get with 100X more channels. The three networks ( ABC, NBC, CBS ) managed to have great, FAMILY FRIENDLY, entertainment of a far higher caliber than the ‘Bottom Of The Dumpster’ dreck we see today.
Don Pardo!
Could you imagine taking a lion that is no tin a cage into a TV studio today? Just thinking of the possible lawsuits if something went wrong would cause some major heart attacks for the insureance people.
That was insane!
Kentucky Jones is available on DVD...only in Germany with German dubs.
Now I know what was going on as I was busy being born...still, I remain 'Ginger' over 'Mary Ann'....lol
Old school
I was 7 that season. I don't remember Mr. Broadway or Kentucky Jones, but I instantly remembered the others. A little too well in some cases.
"And the rest"
"The Professor" and "Mary Ann" got full credit in season two.
Must say I'm surprised Gleason was on so early on Saturday night. Figured the 9-10 slot would have made more sense.
Jackie appeared at 8pm(et) on Saturdays from 1952 through 1957. In the 1960's, he kicked off CBS' Saturday night schedule at 7:30; he preferred appearing early in the evening, when the whole family could watch.
2:24 "Fluffy" is on UA-cam. You're welcome. ua-cam.com/video/uzYl3dTgkFQ/v-deo.html
Thanks for posting. Almost forgot about ya.
If you wanted to put a kid into quick depression, make him watch the Lawrence Welk show.
Or, if you wanted to get the kid out of the room where the TV was...
Not me I loved it! Of course that was during the 70's when it was in syndication.
You should download their version of the song “One Toke over the Line.” Not kidding it’s hilarious! Apparently Mr. Welk either didn’t know the meaning of the song or they tweaked it a bit. The singers in their wholesome country outfits made it more hilarious!
The "SS Minnow" on Gilligan's Island was named after the FCC Chairman (updated) who said TV was a "Vast Wasteland." Same guy got PBS their Broadcast license for all that "quality" programming no one watches!
It was Newton W. Minow, head of the Federal Communications Commission, who used the term "vast wasteland" to describe the state of television in a May 1961 address.
"We can control all that you see and hear"
But they can't make it entertaining.
aw.. adventure,how bout anxiety over a life time, the kind of paranoia that made millions vote for donald trump
Millions of brainwashed goofballs that need padded rooms