Below, in chronological order, you’ll find about 115 hours of Monitor that aired from July through December of 1967, hosted by (in alphabetical order) Jim Backus, Brad Crandall, Curt Gowdy, Jack Haskell, Richard Hayes, Bill Mazer, Ed McMahon, Henry Morgan, Bert Parks, Gene Rayburn and Ted Steele.
You’ll find that most of these hours have a blue headline, like this. All of these “blue hours” were recorded by “super” Monitor fan Warren Gerbe off WNBC Radio. His recordings made their way to George Miller, who, along with Louis Castaing, have kindly made them available. We cannot thank them enough.
Jayne Mansfield’s last interview — Monitor ’67 — July 1
Time: about four minutes
This is from Saturday afternoon Monitor hosted by Ed McMahon on July 1, 1967 — the final interview ever done by Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield. It was recorded three nights earlier, right after her performance in Biloxi, Mississippi. Hours after this interview, she died in a car accident.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 8
Time: one hour
Gene’s here, hosting the first hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 9 to 10 a.m. ET on July 8, 1967. You’ll hear his delightful interview with author and humorist H. Allen Smith; an interview with bicyclists who had traveled thousands of miles; and an interview with a woman who goes everywhere, planting flowers.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 8
Time: one hour
Gene’s back, hosting this hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 11 a.m. to noon ET on July 8, 1967. It begins with NBC Monitor News on the Hour, and moves on to feature Ted Webbe’s Sport of Speed,” an interview with a female pilot who had just retraced Amelia Earhart’s last flight, Lindsey Nelson’s “Monitor Goes Fishing” report, and a comedy skit by the great Mike Nichols and Elaine May.
Bill Mazer hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 8
Time: one hour
Here is the first of all three hours of Saturday afternoon Monitor hosted by WNBC Radio sports-talk host Bill Mazer, filling in for regular host Ed McMahon on July 8, 1967. In this hour — from 3 to 4 p.m. ET — you’ll hear a Joe Garagiola sports report, an interview with composer Henry Mancini, an interview with a weatherman who had visited the Arctic, and a fine comedy routine by Mike Nichols and Elaine May.
Bill Mazer hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 8
Time: one hour
Bill returns with this second hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. on July 8, 1967. It begins with NBC Monitor News on the hour, and then features a Leonard Probst report on a burlesque revival, a report on the Powder Puff Derby, a feature by Dr. Joyce Brothers, and a report on mountain climbing in Milwaukee.
Bill Mazer hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — July 8
Time: one hour
This third and final hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor on July 8, 1967, from 5 to 6 p.m. ET, opens with NBC Monitor News on the Hour. Then Bill Mazer presides over an interview with actress Carol Lawrence before he fills in for Mel Allen and reads the Saturday afternoon sports update. Then you’ll hearing Lindsey Nelson’s “Monitor Goes Fishing” report and a “Ring Around the World” report.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67 — July 8
Time: a half-hour
Ted hosts this half-hour of Saturday night Monitor from 10 to 10:30 p.m. ET on July 8, 1967, featuring a Joe Garagiola sports report and an interview with an English criminal who also was a World War II spy.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 9
Time: a half-hour
Henry hosts this half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 3:30 to 4 p.m. ET on July 9, 1967, featuring a Joe Garagiola sports report; an interview with well-known doctor Walter Alvarez; and an interview with an aviator set to embark on a flight around the world.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 9
Time: one hour
Henry starts this delightful hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on July 9, 1967, by interviewing Eve Brown, who had just written a history of NYC’s Plaza Hotel. Then there’s Peter Hackes, reporting on the American hesitation to adopt the metric system (and, more than five decades later, we still haven’t); Lindsey Nelson’s “Monitor Goes Fishing,” which features Gene Rayburn interviewing actor Hugh O’Brian; and Dr. Joyce Brothers, with advice for young men trying to impress young women.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 9
Time: one hour
Brad — a WNBC Radio talk-show host who also hosted NBC’s Sunday night Monitor for years — handles this excellent hour from 7-8 p.m. ET on July 9, 1967. For starters, he interviews former FBI agent Norm Ollestad about his new book, “Inside the FBI.” Then there’s a live report from the United Nations on the most recent unpleasantness in the Middle East; Mel Allen’s live Sunday night sports report; a funny “Monitor on Stage” skit by comedian Bob Newhart; and an interview with Eugene Ormandy, the conductor of the Philadelphia Symphony.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 9
Time: one hour
Brad’s back with the second hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8-9 p.m. ET on July 9, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with Helen Forrest, a legendary singer from the Big Band Era; Joe Garagiola’s sports report; an interview with a member of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle group; and Ted Webbe’s “Sport of Speed.”
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 15
Time: one hour
Gene hosts this Saturday morning hour from 9-10 a.m. ET on July 15, 1967. Starting with NBC Monitor News on the Hour, it features an interview with singer Johnny Mathis, “Monitor sports” with Len Dillon, a “Ring Around the World” report, and an interview with an American businessman in Hong Kong.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 15
Time: one hour
Mr. Rayburn hosts this hour from 10-11 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 15, 1967. It features an interview with travel author Sallie Ann Robbins; an interview with America’s Cup racer Bus Mosbacher; Dr. Joyce Brothers; and a sports report by Dodger great Sandy Koufax.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — July 15
Time: one hour
Gene wraps up his three-hour Saturday morning stint on July 15, 1967, with this gem from 11 a.m. to noon ET. It is loaded, with NBC Monitor News on the Hour; Ted Webbe’s “Sport of Speed”; an interview with a Vietnam combat pilot; “Monitor Goes Fishing” with Lindsey Nelson; and another classic comedy skit from Mike Nichols and Elaine May.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 15
Time: one hour
This is an excellent hour, hosted by Mr. McMahon on Saturday afternoon, July 15, 1967, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. Ed interviews pianist Ruben Mitchell, there’s a Monitor sports Olympics preview, and there’s a really nicely produced feature on the Delta Queen in Nashville, along with another fine comedy skit by the great Mike Nichols and Elaine May. Also, note the Coppertone commercial — voiced by actress Sharon Tate.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 15
Time: a half-hour
Ed hosts this half-hour from Saturday, July 15, 1967, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET. It opens with NBC Monitor News on the Hour, and features an interview with a dog expert and a Monitor sports report.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67 — July 16
Time: one hour
Brad hosts this hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on July 16, 1967. It features an interview with former Minnesota governor (and frequent failed presidential candidate) Harold Stassen, a Joe Garagiola sports report, an Al Capp commentary, and an interview with a Stanford expert about the possibility of a future cashless society (yes, he was somewhat ahead of his time).
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 22
Time: one hour
The always-energetic — and outstanding — Gene Rayburn hosts this hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 9 to 10 a.m. ET on July 22, 1967. You’ll hear Gene interview members of the “Mosquitoes” singing group; a report on a project designed to capture the Loch Ness Monster; a report on a new horse race; and a report from South Vietnam.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 22
Time: a half-hour
In this half-hour of Saturday morning Monitor that aired from 11:30 to noon E.T. on July 22, 1967, Gene conducts a live interview with the mayor of Winneconne, Wisconsin — a town that had announced it was seceding from the state (yes, really). There’s also a “Ring Around the World” report and a Monitor tip.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 22
Time: one hour
Yes, we have all three hours of Saturday afternoon Monitor for July 22, 1967, hosted by Ed McMahon. In this first hour — from 3 to 4 p.m. ET — you’ll hear an interview with comedian Bob Newhart; a Joe Garagiola sports report; an interview with a guy who claims to have seen the Loch Ness Monster; a Monitor tip; and Hugh Downs (who was then hosting the “Today” show on NBC-TV) interviewing NBC’s John Chancellor, who had just returned from covering the latest Middle East War and who would, in a few years, become anchor of “NBC Nightly News.” Yes, Monitor had big names, didn’t it?
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 22
Time: one hour
Ed’s back with this second hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on July 22, 1967. It features a report on cattle rustling in Florida (yes, Florida), an Al Capp commentary, an interview with Mrs. Babe Ruth, and a comedy skit by the legendary Mike Nichols and Elaine May.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — July 22
Time: one hour
This third and final hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor — hosted by Ed McMahon on Saturday, July 22, 1967, from 5 to 6 p.m. ET — begins with NBC Monitor News on the Hour. Then Ed takes it from there, first introducing an interview with a coin dealer who paid big money to get a certain dollar bill. You’ll hear Ed conduct a compelling live interview with an NBC reporter who had just witnessed the disruption of a Black Power conference in Newark, New Jersey. The hour rounds out with a report from Moscow and with Mel Allen’s live Saturday afternoon sports update.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67 — July 22
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Ted, hosting this half-hour of Saturday night Monitor from 8:30 to 9 p.m. ET on July 22, 1967. You’ll hear a Joe Garagiola sports report and an interview with singer Chad Mitchell.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67 — July 23
Time: one hour
Brad hosts this hour of Sunday night Monitor from 9 to 10 p.m. ET on July 23, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with Irving Zeidman, the author of “The American Burlesque Show”; an interview about the Loch Ness monster; a report from a Black Power conference in Newark, New Jersey; and an interview with a student at the National Youth Science gathering.
Bill Mazer hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 –July 30
Time: one hour
WNBC Radio sports-show host Bill Mazer filled in for regular Monitor Sunday afternoon host Henry Morgan on July 30, 1967. This 3 to 4 p.m. ET hour features an interview with singers Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, a report from Vietnam, a report on a new Smithsonian exhibition, and a Joe Garagiola sports report.
Bill Mazer hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 30
Time: one hour
Bill’s back with this second hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on July 30, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with the author of a book about education in the Soviet Union; baseball great Sandy Koufax interviewing another baseball great, Hank Aaron; tips on how to buy a used car; and Chet Huntley’s news analysis on America’s racial problems.
Bill Mazer hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — July 30
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Bill, hosting this half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 5:30 to 6 pm. ET on July 30, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with the author of a book on corporate spying, and Mel Allen’s live Sunday afternoon sports update.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — July 30
Time: one hour
This hour, from 7 to 8 p.m. ET on Sunday night, July 30, 1967, features a powerful interview with actor Peter Fonda by host Brad Crandall, along with Mel Allen’s live sports update, an interview with Sen. Ted Kennedy on gun control, and a piece by Dr. Joyce Brothers.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — July 30
Time: one hour
Brad presides over this hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on July 30, 1967, featuring an interview with bandleader Freddy Martin; a report from Detroit on recent rioting there and in Newark, New Jersey; a “Ring Around the World” report from Vietnam; and an interview with Patricia Peabody Roosevelt, the current (and 5th) wife of Elliott Roosevelt. A fine hour — though the recording stopped early, so we do not hear “Sport of Speed.”
Jim Backus hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Aug. 12
Time: one hour
Here’s Jim — filling in for Saturday afternoon Monitor host Ed McMahon, who was appearing, along with Johnny Carson, at the Allentown, Pennsylvania, fair. This hour — airing from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 12, 1967 — features Mitch Miller interviewing Sidney Poitier, a Joe Garagiola sports report, Hugh Downs interviewing Carl Reiner, and a comedy skit from Mike Nichols and Elaine May.
Jim Backus hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Aug. 12
Time: one hour
This hour — airing from 4-5 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 12, 1967 — starts with NBC Monitor News on the Hour and features an interview with Pat O’Brien; a Monitor tip; an Al Capp commentary; an update on efforts to rescue a 15-year-old boy who was trapped in a West Virginia well; and Monitor sports editor Len Dillon, interviewing Weeb Ewbank, the coach of the New York Jets.
Jim Backus hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Aug. 12
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Jim “Mr. Magoo” Backus, hosting Saturday afternoon Monitor from 5 to 5:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 20, 1967. It opens with NBC Monitor News on the Hour, and then moves on with a “Monitor on Stage” comedy skit by Shelley Berman, a report on the rescue of a 15-year-old boy trapped in a West Virginia well, and a report on a tobacco auction. And, yes, you’ll hear Jim’s “Magoo” voice.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Aug. 19
Time: one hour
Here’s Ed, back on Monitor on August 19, 1967, after taking the previous Saturday afternoon off and having Jim Backus fill in for him (above). This 3 to 4 p.m. ET hour features an interview with actor Peter Lawford, a Joe Garagiola sports report, Hugh Downs interviewing comedian Godfrey Cambridge, a comedy bit by Mike Nichols and Elaine May, and a Monitor tip. In other words, this hour is loaded!
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Aug. 19
Time: one hour
Ed hosts this hour from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 19, 1967, featuring NBC Monitor News on the Hour, an interview with actor Theodore Bikel, a Monitor tip, a Monitor sports report, and a “Ring Around the World” report. But wait — there’s more! Ed introduces himself — yes, himself — singing a song from his new album — and there’s also a report on a new private camping ground in Iowa. A delightful hour!
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Aug. 19
Time: one hour
This fine hour, hosted by Ed from 5 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 1967, opens with NBC Monitor News on the Hour and features an interview with singer Frankie Laine; a commentary by Al Capp; a “Ring Around the World” report; and Mel Allen’s live Saturday afternoon sports update.
Curt Gowdy hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Aug. 20
Time: one hour
That’s right — NBC-TV’s legendary sportscaster Curt Gowdy hosted this segment of Monitor from 2 to 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 20, 1967, filling in for regular host Henry Morgan. This fine hour features a report from Scotland on the Loch Ness monster, Dr. Joyce Brothers with a prescient look at the future use of computers, a Ring Around the World report from Vietnam and a report on a teenage driving competition. Curt hosted this Sunday afternoon Monitor from Radio Central in New York the day after he had broadcast NBC-TV’s Baseball Game of the Week from Boston.
Curt Gowdy hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Aug. 20
Time: one hour
We are delighted to have another hour of Mr. Gowdy hosting Sunday afternoon Monitor on August 20, 1967. This 3 to 4 p.m. ET hour features a Sandy Koufax sports report, Frank Blair’s “Let’s Be Frank” report, a Joe Garagiola sports feature, a Monitor tip, and an interview with entertainer Pearl Bailey. Delightful!
Curt Gowdy hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Aug. 20
Time: a half-hour
This half hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor hosted by the great NBC sportscaster Curt Gowdy from 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET on August 20, 1967, features Barbara Walters interviewing actor Henry Fonda and a “Ring around the World” report.
Curt Gowdy hosts Monitor ’67, part 4 — Aug. 20
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Curt, hosting the last half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 5:30 to 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 20, 1967. You’ll hear a “Ring Around the World” report and a Monitor tip. Unfortunately, the tape ran out before we could hear Mel Allen’s live Sunday afternoon sports update, but what we have here is good.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67 — Aug 20
Time: one hour
Brad emcees this hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on August 20, 1967, and it’s a poignant hour. It begins with an interview with early-day TV star Dagmar; followed by a commentary by Al Capp; and an interview with Father Joseph Kavanaugh, who had just written a book on the Catholic Church. Then — Mel Allen announces that Ted Webbe — who had reported Monitor’s “Sport of Speed” for years — had died of a heart attack earlier in the week. Mel’s eulogy for Ted is heart-felt and tear-inducing — after which he reports on that day’s auto racing results. Brad Crandall follows with more words about Ted.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Sept. 9
Time: a half-hour
Gene presides over this half-hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 9 to 9:30 a.m. ET on the NBC Radio Network on Sept. 9, 1967 (it aired from noon to 12:30 on WNBC Radio in NYC). It begins with NBC Monitor News on the Hour. Then you’ll hear an interview with the ex-wife of boxing champ Cassius Clay (when he was known by that name) and an Al Capp commentary.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Sept. 9
Time: one hour
Here’s Gene, in fine form during this Saturday morning Monitor 10 to 11 a.m. ET hour on Sept. 9, 1967. The hour features an interview with comedian Phyllis Diller; Gene’s live interview with a Detroit reporter about a teachers’ strike; a “World Series of Golf” report from Len Dillon and Jim Simpson; a report from Vietnam; and a Monitor tip.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Sept. 9
Time: one hour
Mr. Rayburn returns with this hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 11 a.m. to noon ET on Sept. 9, 1967. Included is Chris Economaki’s “Sport of Speed”; Gene’s interview with an historian from Colonial Williamsburg; Sandy Koufax’s interview with Joe Adcock, the manager of baseball’s Cleveland Indians; and an interview with actor Peter Fonda (yes, Henry’s son).
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67 — Sept. 9
Time: a half-hour
Ted performs double-duty on this half-hour of Saturday night Monitor from 8 to 8:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 9, 1967. Not only does he host — he fills in for Mel Allen with the live Saturday night sports update. Then he presides over a Monitor on Stage performance by comedian Fannie Flagg and the second part of the interview with the ex-wife of boxer Cassius Clay, as he was known when they were married (the first part aired on Saturday morning Monitor).
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Sept. 16
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Gene, from 9:35 to 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, September 16, 1967, presiding over a Joe Garagiola sports report and conducting an interview with the new Miss America. There’s also a Monitor tip, and Gene mentions that he’ll be sitting in for Johnny Carson as host of “Tonight” the following week.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Sept. 16
Time: one hour
Gene hosts this power-packed hour from 10 to 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, September 16, 1967. After NBC Monitor News on the Hour, there’s an interview with comedian Murray Roman; a Monitor sports report; a report from Dr. Joyce Brothers; and an interview with actress Sandra Dee, during which you’ll also hear Bob Hope.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Sept. 16
Time: one hour
Gene hosts this power-packed hour from 11 a.m. to noon ET on Saturday, September 16, 1967, which starts with NBC Monitor News on the Hour and features a “Sport of Speed” report from Chris Economaki, who had replaced the late Ted Webbe; “Monitor on Stage” with singer John Gary; a sports report about the America’s Cup race; a Sandy Koufax sports report; and a “Ring Around the World” report.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67 — Sept. 16
Time: one hour
Ed hosts this excellent hour from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 16, 1967. After NBC Monitor News on the Hour, you’ll hear Ed interviewing Bob Hope; then interviewing, live, an NBC reporter covering Hurricane Doria. There’s also a Jim Simpson report on the upcoming ’68 Olympics, an “At Home with Hugh Downs” piece, and Mel Allen’s live sports report. Monitor in its prime — and American radio at its best.
Richard Hayes hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Sept. 23
Time: a half-hour
Singer-actor Richard Hayes hosted this segment of Saturday night Monitor from 9:30 to 10 p.m. ET on September 23, 1967. Filling in for vacationing host Ted Steele, Hayes presided over this delightful half-hour that begins with Monitor’s music “fill” from :30 to :35. Then you’ll hear NBC sportscaster Kyle Rote interviewing NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, followed by Hayes’ interview with calypso musician Hubert Smith.
Richard Hayes hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Sept. 23
Time: a half-hour
Here’s more of Richard Hayes, filling in for vacationing Ted Steele on Saturday night Monitor from 10 to 10:30 p.m. ET on September 23, 1967. Featured are an interview with actress Dorothy Provine and a “Monitor on Stage” performance by the great comedian Bob Newhart.
Monitor ’67 with Bert Parks, Gene Rayburn & Ed McMahon (scoped) — September
Time: about 80 minutes
This is great stuff! Relax, and enjoy the sounds of autumn Monitor from September 1967 with Bert Parks, Gene Rayburn and Ed McMahon, along with features by Hugh Downs and Joe Garagiola and Monitor music, jingles and some great network commercials. (Courtesy of W.T. Koltek)
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, Sept. 24
Time: one hour
Here’s Henry, hosting Sunday afternoon Monitor from 2 to 3 p.m. ET on September 24, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with entertainer Dick Contino, a Sandy Koufax sports report, a Ring Around the World report, a Monitor tip, and a Barbara Walters interview with actor David Canary. A fine hour!
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Sept. 30
Time: one hour
Mr. Rayburn hosts this first hour of Saturday morning Monitor on Sept. 30, 1967, broadcast live on the NBC Radio Network from 9 to 10 a.m. ET (but which aired on WNBC Radio from noon to 1 p.m. ET). This begins with NBC Monitor News on the Hour. Then Gene takes over, presiding over an interview with a 7-year-old airplane pilot (yes, 7); a Joe Garagiola sports report; a report on anti-drunk driving efforts in Britain; a Monitor tip; and Arlene Francis, interviewing Steve Allen.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Sept. 30
Time: a half-hour
Here’s genial Gene, hosting this brisk half-hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 10:30 to 11 a.m. ET on Sept. 30, 1967. It features Bill Cullen, interviewing the author of a book on dogs; and an interview with a leaf expert on colorful autumn displays of foliage.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Sept. 30
Gene’s back with this third and final hour of Saturday morning Monitor on Sept. 30, 1967, from 11 a.m. to noon ET. NBC Monitor News on the Hour begins it — then Gene presides over Chris Economaki’s “Sport of Speed”; Jim Simpson’s interview with the manager of the St. Lous Cardinals, Red Schoendienst; a report from Detroit where the United Auto Workers Union was in its fourth week of a strike against the Ford Motor Company; an interview with entertainer Martha Raye about her visit to Vietnam; and a live report from Monitor sports editor Len Dillon, who was at Detroit’s Tiger Stadium, previewing upcoming coverage on Monitor of the closest American League baseball pennant race in decades. A powerhouse hour, indeed.
Jack Haskell hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Sept. 30
Time: one hour
Here’s a surprise. Singer and announcer Jack Haskell hosted Monitor — filling in for regular host Ed McMahon — on this Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30, 1967. In this power-packed hour from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, you’ll hear Jack interviewing actress Polly Bergen; a live report from Minnesota, where the Twins were playing the Boston Red Sox on this next-to-last day of one of the closest American league pennant races in decades; another live report, this one from Tiger Stadium in Detroit, where the Tigers were hosting the California Angels; a commentary by Al Capp; a Monitor tip; and a report on national 4-H week.
Jack Haskell hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Sept. 30
Time: one hour
After NBC Monitor News on the Hour, host Jack Haskell presides over this busy hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on Sept. 30, 1967. You’ll hear a “Ring Around the World” report; a Joe Garagiola sports report; Leonard Probst on new Broadway plays; and live reports from both Tiger Stadium in Detroit and Fenway Park in Boston, as the American League was heading toward one of the most dramatic pennant race finishes in history. (You’ll also hear Jack introducing the same newscaster by two different names. The reason — the newscast was coming out of Washington, D.C. — instead of Studio 5C, next to Monitor’s 5B — so Monitor’s producers could not see who was anchoring the news. A classic slip.)
Jack Haskell hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Sept. 30
Time: a half-hour
Jack’s back, hosting the final half-hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor from 5:30 to 6 p.m. ET on Sept. 30, 1967. You’ll hear an “At Home with Hugh Downs” report and an interview with actress and author Sarah Churchill. Yes — Winston’s daughter.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 1
Time: one hour
Fasten your seatbelts, Monitor fans. You’re about to hear one of the most up-to-the-moment Monitor hours imaginable. Henry hosts it — from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 1, 1967 — the last day of one of the greatest baseball pennant races ever. You’ll hear Henry giving inning-by-inning updates on two crucial games — and introduce live reports from Boston’s Fenway Park and Detroit’s Tiger Stadium. You’ll also hear a Sandy Koufax sports report, as well as non-sports reports by Peter Hackes and Dr. Joyce Brothers. There’s also a report on drunk driving in the U.S., and a Monitor tip. In addition, Henry does several live commercials for Brach’s candies — in which he has lots of fun, ribbing fellow Monitor hosts Gene Rayburn and Ed McMahon. Count this hour as one of our favorites. Ever.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 1
Time: one hour
Here’s another superb hour hosted by Henry Morgan on Sunday, Oct. 1, 1967, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET. This one features an interview with actor Ben Gazzara; a live update from Detroit’s Tiger Stadium on the Tigers-Angels game; a live update from Boston’s Fenway Park on the Red Sox-Twins game; a Joe Garagiola sports report; an interview with composer Bert Bacharach; another live report from the Red Sox-Twins game; a “Ring Around the World” report; and Mr. Morgan, memorably reading commercials for Brach’s candies. What an hour!
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67 (scoped) — Oct. 1
Time: one hour
This is a compilation of some of the material that aired on Monitor from 7 to 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 1, 1967, with Brad Crandall hosting. We have compiled these elements because of challenges posed by the original recording. You’ll hear a live sports report from Tiger Stadium in Detroit, where the Tigers were in the process of losing their last game of the season — and a chance to tie for the American League lead. There’s also a Monitor tip; an interview with Lester Hemmingway, the younger brother of Ernest; a report on drunk driving in Italy; a partial Mel Allen sports report; and Mel and Brad, joking about a Brach’s candy commercial Brad is reading.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 8
Time: a half-hour
This half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 4:30 to 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 8, 1967, immediately followed NBC Radio’s coverage of the World Series game between St. Louis and Boston. Host Henry Morgan presides over an Al Capp commentary and Arlene Francis’ interview with actor Lee Marvin about his new movie, “Point Blank.”
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 8
Time: a half-hour
Mr. Morgan’s back with this half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 5:30 to 6 p.m. ET on Oct. 8, 1967, featuring a report from Vietnam and Mel Allen’s live Sunday afternoon sports update.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 8
Time: a half-hour
Brad hosts this half-hour of Sunday night Monitor from 7 to 7:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 8, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with actor Cameron Mitchell and Mel Allen’s live Sunday night sports update, along with a Monitor tip.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 8
Time: a half-hour
Brad presides over this half-hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8 to 8:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 8, 1967, featuring an interview with automotive writer Ken Purdy about safe driving; and Sandy Koufax’s interview with the St. Louis Cardinals’ Orlando Cepeda, one of the stars of that day’s World Series game.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 14
Time: one hour
This is the first of Gene’s great three hours on Saturday, Oct. 14, 1967. This one — airing from 9 to 10 a.m. ET — starts with NBC Monitor News on the Hour. Then there’s a highly energetic intro by Gene, followed by an interview with entertainer Danny Thomas; Joe Garagiola, interviewing Boston Red Sox star Carl Yastrzemski; Dr. Joyce Brothers; an interview with the publisher of “The Insult Dictionary”; and a Monitor tip.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 14
Time: one hour
Here’s Gene, hosting this hour from 10-11 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 14, 1967. This one features an interview with the head of the Atlantic Coast Football League; the national weather forecast; a report on Vice President Hubert Humphrey’s visit to former president Harry Truman in Independence, Missouri; Barbara Walters, interviewing an expert on children; a Monitor tip; and Gene, interviewing NBC correspondent Howard Tuckner, who had just returned from Vietnam.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Oct. 14
Time: one hour
Here’s Gene, hosting Saturday morning Monitor from 11 a.m. to noon ET on Saturday, Oct. 14, 1967. After NBC Monitor News on the Hour, there’s a Chris Economaki “Sport of Speed” report; Sandy Koufax, reporting on the World Series that ended earlier in the week; KNBR (San Francisco) reporter Robert Lazich with a feature on a unique San Francisco school program; a Monitor tip; and an interview with a man who found a sunken Spanish ship.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 14
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Ed, hosting Saturday afternoon Monitor from 3:30 to 4 p.m. ET on October 14, 1967. It features fellow Monitor host Gene Rayburn, interviewing NBC reporter Howard Tuckner, who is just back from Vietnam; a Monitor tip; and an interview with Boston Red Sox slugger Carl Yastrzemski.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 14
Time: one hour
Here’s more of Ed, hosting Saturday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on October 14, 1967. You’ll hear Leonard Probst reviewing the latest release of “Gone with the Wind”; Joe Garagiola sports; Frank Blair’s “Let’s Be Frank” feature — this one involving some breath-taking predictions about what life was supposed to be like in the year 2000; a nationwide weather summary; and another Joe Garagiola sports report.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Oct. 14
Time: one hour
Here’s Ed, hosting Monitor from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon, October 14, 1967. You’ll hear NBC Monitor News on the Hour, and then Carl Yastrzemski — yes, the Red Sox slugger — filling in for Mel Allen with Monitor sports scores (he and Ed ad-lib a bit during this). Then there’s a report from Bath, England, a major tourist attraction, followed by an interview with author William Bradford Huie about his book, “The Klansman,” and an Al Capp commentary.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67 — Oct. 14
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Ted, hosting Saturday night Monitor from 8-8:30 p.m. ET on October 14, 1967. In this loaded half-hour, you’ll hear an interview with Steve Allen, a comedy bit by Bob Newhart and advice from Dr. Joyce Brothers.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 15
Time: one hour
Here’s Henry, hosting Sunday afternoon Monitor from 4-5 p.m. ET on Oct. 15, 1967. This fine hour features Henry interviewing Howard Tuckner, the NBC reporter who just returned from Vietnam; Joe Garagiola sports; a Monitor tip; Bill Cullen, interviewing the owner of an innovative travel company; and a Jim Simpson sports commentary.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 15
Time: one hour
Here’s Henry, back with another hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Oct. 15, 1967. And it’s a treat, featuring Henry with a delightful interview with Art Linkletter, who had just written “Life’s Awful Moments”; a Joe Garagiola sports report; Mel Allen’s live Sunday afternoon sports update; and Henry interviewing Howard Tuckner, the NBC reporter who had just returned from Vietnam. Note also the bottom-of-the-hour station call-out — it’s KMJ Radio in Fresno, the station I worked at for years.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 15
Time: one hour
Here’s Brad in a fine hour of Sunday night Monitor from 7 to 8 p.m. ET on October 15, 1967. It features an interview with actor James Coburn, a Monitor tip, Mel Allen’s live Sunday night sports update (and listen to the interaction between Mel and Brad), an interview with NBC’s Howard Tuckner, who had just returned from Vietnam, and an Al Capp commentary.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 15
Time: a half-hour
Brad’s back in this half-hour of Sunday night Monitor from 9 to 9:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 15, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with Lester Hemingway (yes, Ernest’s brother) about Lester’s creation of the new “nation” of New Atlantis, and an interview with a couple who have given a home to 18 developmentally disabled children.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67 — Oct. 21
Time: one hour
The always-upbeat, always-energetic Gene Rayburn hosts this fast-moving hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 9 to 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 21, 1967. Fasten your seatbelts. You’ll hear Bill Cullen, delightfully interviewing a beach-combing grandmother; a Joe Garagiola sports report, a “Ring Around the World” piece; an interview with a man who just became a multi-millionaire; and two Monitor tips given by the irrepressible Mr. Rayburn.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67 — Oct. 22
Time: one hour
Here’s Henry, with a fine hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 2 to 3 p.m. ET on Oct. 22, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with the stars of NBC-TV’s “Bonanza” (Lorne Greene, Michael Landon and Dan Blocker) on the site of a soon-to-open “Ponderosa Ranch” theme park in Nevada; Sandy Koufax, interviewing San Francisco Giants pitcher Mike McCormick; a “Ring Around the World” report about the Vietnam War; and an interview with author Robert Serling (yes, the brother of “The Twilight Zone” creator Rod Serling).
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 28
Time: one hour
Genial Gene presides over this first hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 9 to 10 a.m. ET on October 28, 1967. It opens with NBC Monitor News on the Hour. Then you’ll hear an interview with comedian Pat Henry, a Joe Garagiola sports report, an Al Capp commentary, an interview with a 90-year-old physician, and an interview with an American GI who had a frightening experience in Vietnam.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 28
Time: a half-hour
Gene presides over this half-hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 10:30 to 11 a.m. ET on Oct. 28, 1967, featuring an Arlene Francis interview with actress Carolyn Jones; and Jack Haskell’s interview with George Simon, the author of “The Big Bands.”
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Oct. 28
Time: one hour
Gene presides over this hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 11 a.m. to noon. ET on Oct. 28, 1967, featuring a “Sport of Speed” report from Chris Economaki (who had recently taken over from Ted Webbe, after Ted passed away in August at the age of 60); an interview with a volcano expert in Hawaii; Peter Hackes, reporting on the desire to fund nuclear-powered rockets to go to Mars; and an interview with a West Virginia couple making and selling molasses.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 28
Time: one hour
We are so pleased to have all three hours of Saturday afternoon Monitor hosted by Ed McMahon on Oct. 28, 1967, starting with this one from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. You’ll hear an interview with actor Eli Wallach; a Joe Garagiola sports report; Bill Cullen, interviewing Sweet Adeline singers (and listening to them sing); and a Dean Mell interview with a vintage car finder.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 28
Time: one hour
Here’s Ed, hosting this second hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 28, 1967. It kicks off with NBC Monitor News on the Hour, followed by Monitor’s “Man on the Aisle,” Leonard Probst, interviewing actress Sandy Dennis; a Jim Simpson sports report; Bess Myerson, interviewing actor Paul Ford; Ed, giving the national weather report; and a Joe Garagiola sports report. Yes, it’s loaded.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Oct. 28
Time: one hour
This is an absolutely delightful third and final hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Oct. 28, 1967. It begins with NBC Monitor News on the Hour. Then, listen as Ed and Mel Allen — who’s giving his live Saturday afternoon sports update — have fun as Mel teases Ed about a couple of the scores. Then there’s an interview with American GI’s in Vietnam, battling the monsoon rains. Mel returns for another live sports update — and more kidding with Ed — and then you’ll hear Dr. Joyce Brothers, giving marital advice; and an interview with author Bill Adler. I wish I’d been at Radio Central that Saturday afternoon.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67 — Oct. 28
Time: one hour
Ted presides over this hour of Saturday night Monitor from 8 to 9 pm. ET on Oct. 28, 1967, featuring Kyle Rote, interviewing the NFL’s supervisor of officials; an interview with the author of a book on the NYC Medical Examiner; Mel Allen’s live Saturday night sports update; and an excellent interview with the Russian PR man at Montreal’s Expo ’67.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Oct. 29
Time: one hour
Henry hosts this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 2 to 3 p.m. ET on Oct. 29, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with Austrian actor Oskar Werner (“Ship of Fools,” “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold”); an interview with a wheel-chair bound football coach; an interview with a Massachusetts doctor who had been practicing for 59 years; and an interview with John Schlesinger, the director of “Far from the Madding Crowd.”
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Oct. 29
Time: one hour
Here’s Henry, hosting this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 29, 1967. It features an interview with Catherine Lacoste, who won the 1967 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Tournament — the only amateur ever to win that tourney; Frank Blair, analyzing future population-growth issues; a “Ring Around the World” report from Hong Kong; and an interview with pro bowling superstar Dick Weber.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Oct. 29
Time: one hour
Henry hosts this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Oct. 29, 1967, featuring an interview with singer Nancy Wilson; a Joe Garagiola sports report; Mel Allen’s live Sunday afternoon sports update; and Frank Blair, analyzing dogs and dog shows.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67 — Oct. 29
Time: a half-hour
Brad hosts this half-hour of Sunday night Monitor from 7 to 7:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 29, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with singer Al Martino and Mel Allen’s live Sunday night sports update.
Jack Haskell hosts Monitor ’67 — Nov. 5
Time: one hour
Jack fills in for regular Sunday night Monitor host Brad Crandall in this hour from 7 to 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 5, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with actor Jimmy Stewart; Mel Allen’s live Sunday night sports update; an interview with author Eugene Lyons about his book on life under Communist rule in the Soviet Union; and an interview with an expert on driving dangers and tips for young drivers.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67 — Nov. 11
Time: a half-hour
Gene presides over this half-hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 11:30 a.m. to noon ET on Nov. 11, 1967. You’ll hear a report on the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and Len Dillon’s interview with a New York Jets football player.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67 — Nov. 11
Time: one hour
Mr. Morgan — Monitor’s regular Sunday afternoon host — is filling in for Saturday afternoon host Ed McMahon in this hour from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 11, 1967. It features an interview with Prudence Farrow, actress Mia Farrow’s sister; a Joe Garagiola sports report; a report on stolen credit card fraud; and Mel Allen’s live Saturday afternoon sports update.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67 — Nov. 12
Time: one hour
Here’s Henry, hosting this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 12, 1967. You’ll hear Arlene Francis, interviewing actor Peter Finch; a report on a deadly training exercise in Vietnam; commentator Al Capp at a recent event in Tucson, Arizona; and an interview with hockey superstar Gordie Howe.
Jack Haskell hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Nov. 12
Time: a half-hour
Jack’s back, this time filling in for Brad Crandall as host of Sunday night Monitor from 7 to 7:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 12, 1967. Jack’s interview with bandleader Bob Crosby is excellent, as is the interview with Federal Communications Commissioner Lee Loevinger.
Jack Haskell hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Nov. 12
Time: one hour
We have most but not all of this hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 12, 1967. Host Jack Haskell (filling in for Brad Crandall) presides over an interview with legendary entertainer Jimmy Durante, a report by Dr. Joyce Brothers, and a Candy Jones interview with a millionaire.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Nov. 18
Time: a half-hour
We have only part of this half-hour hosted by Mr. Rayburn on Saturday morning Monitor from 9:30 to 10 a.m. ET on Nov. 18, 1967. You’ll hear NBC’s Jack Perkins reporting from Vietnam and a partial interview with golfing great Gary Player.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Nov. 18
Time: one hour
We have most of this hour of Saturday morning Monitor hosted by Gene from 10 to 11 a.m. ET on Nov. 18, 1967. It features an interview with National League baseball president Warren Giles; Gene’s national weather forecast; Gene’s delightful interview with actress Betty White, who was getting set to host NBC’s telecast of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade the following Thursday; and a “Ring Around the World” report on the possible devaluation of the British pound later that day (it happened — as you’ll hear on Ed McMahon’s Monitor half-hour, just below).
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67 — Nov. 18
Time: a half-hour
This is an excellent, action-packed half-hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor hosted by Ed McMahon from 5:30 to 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 18, 1967. It opens with a WNBC Radio local newscast at 5:30 (during Monitor’s five-minute “music fill”) — then zooms into a live “Ring Around the World” report with NBC’s Lew Wood interviewing network correspondent Irving R. Levine from London about that day’s British devaluation of the pound; Ed’s news bulletin about a crippled plane carrying the North Dakota governor that had just landed safely; and Mel Allen’s live Sunday afternoon sports update. This is a “wowser.”
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Nov. 18
Time: one hour
Ted hosts this hour of Saturday night Monitor from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 18, 1967. It starts with NBC Monitor News on the Hour — then segues into a Monitor sports report by Kyle Rote, plus interviews with entertainer Art Linkletter, with “Abe Weatherwise,” and with NBA great Wilt Chamberlain.
Steele hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Nov. 18
Time: one hour
Here’s Ted, hosting this hour of Saturday night Monitor from 9 to 10 p.m. ET on Nov. 18, 1967. It opens with NBC Monitor News on the Hour. Then you’ll hear an interview with singer-songwriter Gene Austin, a piece by Dr. Joyce Brothers, Peter Hackes’ “World of Space” report and a Candy Jones interview with a millionaire.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Nov. 18
Time: a half-hour
Ted returns with this final half-hour of Saturday night Monitor from 10 to 10:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 18, 1967, featuring an interview with singer John Davidson and a “Monitor on Stage” performance by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks. Yes, it’s their “2,000 year-old man” bit.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Nov. 19
Time: nearly one hour
We have most of this hour of Henry hosting Sunday afternoon Monitor from 2 to 3 p.m. ET on Nov. 19, 1967, including a Joe Garagiola sports report; a “Ring Around the World” report; and an interview with a doctor about the dangers of playing pro football. And, yes, Henry gets the date wrong, right off the top.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67 part 2 — Nov. 19
Time: a half-hour
Henry’s back with this half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 3:30 to 4 p.m. EET on Nov. 19, 1967, featuring a “Ring Around the World” report and an interview with singer Anita Bryant.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Nov. 19
Time: one hour
Mr. Morgan returns with this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 19, 1967. It features Henry interviewing actress Thelma Ritter; a Jim Simpson report on sports salaries (and note how absurdly low those salaries were back then, compared with today’s); an absolutely gripping report on the sound of war in Vietnam; and an interview with baseball’s American League MVP, Carl Yastrzemski.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67 — Nov. 19
Time: one hour
Yes, Brad took over for Henry Morgan in this final hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 19, 1967. This being the weekend before Thanksgiving, you’ll hear an interview with an expert on why turkey became “the” Thanksgiving bird; a Joe Garagiola sports report; an interview with a man who predicts the weather on the basis of the fat he finds on bears; and Mel Allen’s live Sunday afternoon sports report.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Nov. 19
Time: one hour
Now, don’t get confused. After Brad hosted Henry Morgan’s final hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor (above), he returned with his own first hour of Sunday night Monitor from 7 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 19, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with singer-actor Bobby Darin; a Joe Garagiola sports report; Arlene Francis, interviewing actor Theodore Bikel; and Mel Allen’s live Sunday night sports update.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Nov. 19
Time: one hour
Brad’s back with this hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 19, 1967. It features an interview with the author of a new book on the American theater, Al Capp’s commentary women with a certain hair color, an interview with an expert on why Swedes had just started driving on the right side of the road, and Chris Economaki’s “Sport of Speed.”
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67 — Nov. 25
Time: one hour
The inimitable Mr. Rayburn hosts this hour of Saturday morning Monitor from 11 a.m.-noon ET on Nov. 25, 1967. It features Chris Economaki’s “Sport of Speed”; a “Ring Around the World” report; Frank Blair’s “Let’s Be Frank” report; an interview with baseball’s National League Rookie of the Year, Tom Seaver of the Mets — who graduated from my alma mater, Fresno High — a Monitor tip; and WNBC’s memorable local newscast at 11:30, which goes up in flames. The newscaster is Bill Wendell, who later would become David Letterman’s announcer.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Nov. 25
Time: Nearly one hour
We have most of this Saturday night Monitor hour hosted by Ted Steele from 8-9 p.m. ET on Nov. 25, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with an airline stewardess who has just written a “tell-all” book; a “Monitor on Stage” performance by the great Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara; and a sports report about the New York Rangers hockey team.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Nov. 25
Time: a half-hour
Ted hosts this half-hour of Saturday night Monitor from 9:30 to 10 p.m. ET on Nov. 25, 1967, featuring a report on giraffes in Tulsa, Oklahoma (and it’s interesting), and an interview about research into Ernest Hemmingway’s papers.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Nov. 26
Time: a half-hour
Henry presides over this half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 2:30 to 3 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, 1967. You’ll hear a “Ring Around the World” report and an interview with pro golfer Doug Sanders.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Nov. 26
Time: one hour
In this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, 1967, host Henry Morgan interviews the Today Show’s Hugh Downs about his new book on sailing; and presides over a Joe Garagiola sports report, a “Ring Around the World” report, and a sports report about a man who sponsors pro bowlers.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Nov. 26
Time: a half-hour
Henry’s back with this half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, 1967, featuring Bill Cullen interviewing the author of a new cookbook and a sports report on former track and field star Glenn Cunningham.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 4 — Nov. 26
Time: a half-hour
We have only a partial recording of this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor hosted by Henry Morgan from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, 1967. But it’s a good one. You’ll hear NBC’s Edwin Newman, interviewing NBC’s Frank McGee, about Frank’s recent visit to Vietnam; a Joe Garagiola sports report; and an interview with an American in Hong Kong who was selling “hippie” buttons.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Nov. 26
Time: nearly one hour
Here’s Brad, hosting this hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, 1967, featuring an interview with English film and stage actor-director Philip Glenville; Joe Garagiola’s sports report; and “Sport of Speed” with Chris Economaki. We have most of this hour, but not all.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Nov. 26
Time: a half-hour
Brad presides over this half-hour of Sunday night Monitor from 9 to 9:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, 1967. You’ll hear Lee Kline (of WHO Radio in Des Moines) interviewing Time Magazine’s political writer Hugh Sidey; and NBC’s Peter Hackes’ “World of Space” with a report that could easily air today.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Dec. 2
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Ed, hosting this half-hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor on Dec. 2, 1967, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. It includes a “Ring Around the World” report and an interview with a New York Giants football player about the next day’s game against Cleveland. Also, there’s a holiday perennial — that “Every woman alive wants Chanel No. 5” commercial that aired on Monitor every Christmastime for years.
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Dec. 2
Time: a half-hour
We have only part of this half-hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor hosted by Mr. McMahon from 5 to 5:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 2, 1967. It opens with NBC Monitor News on the Hour; then moves ahead with a Leonard Probst review of a new play by Edward Albee.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Dec. 2
Time: about one hour
We join this 8 to 9 p.m. ET hour of Saturday night Monitor on Dec. 2, 1967, “in progress.” You’ll hear an Al Capp commentary; a report on a “hippie” community in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and an interview with Boston Bruins hockey star Bobby Orr.
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Dec. 2
Time: one hour
Ted’s back with this hour of Saturday night Monitor from 9 to 10 p.m. ET on Dec 2, 1967. It includes Ted’s interview with Ivan Sanderson, the author of a new book on UFO’s; a “Monitor on Stage” performance by comedian Flip Wilson; NBC newsman Paul Duke’s interview with an expert on auto safety; and a report by Dr. Joyce Brothers.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Dec. 3
Time: a half-hour
Henry handles this first half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 2 to 2:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 3, 1967, featuring a Kyle Rote sports report and a “Ring Around the World” report.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Dec. 3
Time: a half-hour
Mr. Morgan presides over this half-hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 3:30 to 4 p.m. ET on Dec. 3, 1967, which includes a “Ring Around the World” report and a sports report on the college football Heisman Trophy winner, UCLA’s Gary Beban.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 3 — Dec. 3
Time: one hour
Henry hosts this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 3, 1967. It features an interview with bandleader Stan Kenton, a Joe Garagiola sports report, a piece by Dr. Joyce Brothers, and a report on scuba diving.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 4 — Dec. 3
Time: one hour
Mr. Morgan presides over this hour of Sunday afternoon Monitor from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Dec. 3, 1967. You’ll hear him interview Ruth Goode, the co-author of “The Magic of Walking”; a Joe Garagiola sports report; an interview with the woman whose son is about to marry Linda Bird Johnson, the president’s daughter; and Mel Allen’s live Sunday afternoon sports report.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Dec. 3
Time: one hour
WNBC talk-show host Brad Crandall was Monitor’s Sunday night host for years. In this hour from 7 to 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 3, 1967, Brad smoothly segues from an interview with actress Celeste Holm to a Joe Garagiola sports report to Bob Considine’s “On the Line” feature to Mel Allen’s live Sunday night sports update. A nice hour.
Brad Crandall hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Dec. 3
Time: one hour
Here’s Brad, hosting this hour of Sunday night Monitor from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on December 3, 1967. It features an interview with actor Van Johnson, a commentary by Al Capp, a “Meet a Millionaire” feature, and Chris Economaki’s “Sport of Speed.”
Ted Steele hosts Monitor ’67 — Dec. 9
Time: about 11 minutes
Here’s host Ted Steele, again, this time on a portion of Saturday night Monitor on Dec. 9, 1967. He’s interviewing author Jim Harmon about his book, “The Great Radio Heroes,” and there are plenty of audio clips to make this a fine segment, indeed. (Courtesy Louis Castaing)
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67 (scoped) — Dec. 10
Time: a half-hour
This is all we have of Henry Morgan hosting Sunday afternoon Monitor, starting at 2 p.m. ET on Dec. 10, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with comedian Dick Gregory, who was on a hunger strike.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67 (scoped), part 1 — Dec. 17
Time: about a half-hour
These are a few snippets from Sunday afternoon Monitor hosted by Henry Morgan from 2 to 6 p.m. ET on Dec. 17, 1967. Plenty of Christmas jingles and music, with some patter from Henry.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Dec. 17
Time: one hour
Here’s Henry, in a holiday mood on this Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17, 1967, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET. You’ll hear Edwin Newman’s interview with the head of Chanel (yes, the perfume maker), who opines on good holiday dining; a commentary by Al Capp; NBC’s Peter Hackes, talking with a true expert on Christmas lights a report on next year’s Winter Olympics. You might also hear Warren Gerbe’s barking dog. Warren was the man who recorded and saved so many Monitor hours.
Gene Rayburn hosts Monitor ’67 — Dec. 23
Time: a half-hour
Jolly Gene presides over this half-hour of Christmastime Monitor from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 23, 1967. It features NBC’s Edwin Newman, interviewing the up-and-coming star Vicki Carr; Gene’s pre-Christmas national weather report; and an emotional Christmas reminiscence by Joe Garagiola.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 1 — Dec. 23
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Henry, filling in for regular Saturday afternoon host Ed McMahon, on this Dec. 23, 1967, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. ET. It’s a delightful half-hour, indeed, featuring Jim Simpson, reporting on athletes at Christmas; and a report from Vietnam. where an American marine received a heartwarming gift for Christmas.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67, part 2 — Dec. 23
Time: one hour
Jolly Mr. Morgan hosts this hour of Saturday afternoon Monitor from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 23, 1967. It begins with NBC Monitor News on the Hour, and moves on to a Joe Garagiola sports report; another sports report on the Houston Oilers football team; Henry’s national weather outlook; and Dr. Joyce Brothers, answering the question: Is it okay for kids to believe in Santa Claus?
Henry Morgan hosts Christmas Eve Monitor 1967, part 1
Time: one hour
We are delighted to have Mr. Morgan hosting this hour of Christmas Eve Monitor from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 24, 1967. And this is a fine hour, featuring an interview with Dick Van Dyke, who was in England for the holiday; Henry’s live interview with an American military man in Greenland on what Christmas will be like up there; a “Ring Around the World” report on Christmas in Rome; fellow Monitor host Gene Rayburn’s Christmas greetings to Henry; and a report on an unusual photography show in Baltimore. Enjoy!
Henry Morgan hosts Christmas Eve Monitor ’67, part 2
Time: one hour
This one is a keeper, Monitor fans. Henry hosts it on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 24, 1967, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET — Christmas Eve. It features Art Fleming (yes, the host of “Jeopardy”) interviewing actress Rosalind Russell; Al Capp’s story about the best gift he ever received; a report on next year’s Summer Olympics in Mexico City; and former Monitor host David Wayne’s absolutely wonderful reminiscence about growing up in the Midwest. It’s a beautiful piece.
Brad Crandall hosts Christmas Eve Monitor ’67, part 1
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Brad, hosting Monitor on Sunday night, Dec. 24, 1967, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. ET. Yes, it’s Christmas Eve — and you’ll hear Joe Garagiola’s delightful takeoff on the immortal poem “The Night Before Christmas”; and Brad’s live interview with an NBC reporter in Jerusalem. And be sure to stay until the end when Brad will say: “This is NBC — the Night Before Christmas.” It was the only night of the year NBC could say that, of course — and I remember hearing it as a youngster and being thrilled. Yes, I loved broadcasting as a kid.
Brad Crandall hosts Christmas Eve Monitor ’67, part 2
Time: a half-hour
Brad presides over this half-hour of Christmas Eve Monitor from 8 to 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday night, Dec. 24, 1967. You’ll hear an interview with Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen about the holiday season, and Brad’s live interview with one of our military men stationed in Greenland on this Christmas Eve. And, yes, Brad will repeat what he said in the previous hour — “This is NBC — the Night Before Christmas.”
Ed McMahon hosts Monitor ’67 — Dec. 30
Time: a half-hour
Here’s Ed, one last time in 1967 — on December 30, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET. This features an “On the Line with Bob Considine” report, as well as a Joe Garagiola sports piece.
Henry Morgan hosts Monitor ’67 — Dec. 31
Time: a half-hour
Henry’s here on this last day of December 1967, hosting Monitor from 4:30 to 5 p.m. ET. It begins with Monitor’s five-minute music fill (that stations could carry at the half-hour or use for local news), followed by a report on an upcoming heavyweight boxing championship fight; an Al Capp commentary; and NBC’s Ben Grauer, interviewing bandleader Guy Lombardo. It being New Year’s Eve, both Ben and Guy would show up a few hours later for NBC Radio’s Annual New Year’s Eve All-Star Parade of Bands.