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The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)Popular, long-running Saturday night variety show of the mid-to-late 1960's, originating from the Hollywood Palace Theater (formerly the El Capitan) on Hollywood Boulevard. There was a ... See full summary » |
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(31 episodes, 1964-1970)
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(14 episodes, 1964-1970)
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Popular, long-running Saturday night variety show of the mid-to-late 1960's, originating from the Hollywood Palace Theater (formerly the El Capitan) on Hollywood Boulevard. There was a revolving guest host, usually a singer or comedian, each week. Bing Crosby was the most frequent guest host (including, of course, the Christmas Week show), but other frequent guest hosts included Sammy Davis, Jr., Jimmy Durante, Don Adams, Fred Astaire, and Judy Garland. The Rolling Stones made their first U.S. TV appearence on the show in 1964. The waning popularity of weekly variety shows contributed to "Hollywood Palace" being cancelled in early 1970, but it's still well-remembered by its many fans. Written by Bob Sorrentino
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From Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of the world. ABC-TV presents "The Hollywood Palace!"Certificate:
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4 January 1964 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Hollywood Palace Theater - 1735 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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American Broadcasting Company (ABC), United Artists Television, Zodiac Enterprises See more »
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Written by Gower and Margie Champion
Performed by the Les Brown Orchestra and then the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Mort Lindsey Orchestra
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Many Hollywood "stars" revived and expanded their careers by appearing on the Hollywood Palace television series. Dean Martin's hosting deal negotiated with Vanoff and Harbach allowed him to "sail into the theater" from the golf course, to tape the first (video-taped) rehearsal show, followed by the air show (video-taped) with an hour crew-cast break; allowing the audience to be turned around, the director Grey Lockwood to give pick-up notes, and Jack Denton to correct lighting and/or re-jelling lamp fixtures. Dean's musical material had previously been rehearsed by the orchestra, the night before, on the music rehearsal night. The show was rehearsed with full cast minus Dean's participation, with "Woody", the Stage Manager delivering the scripted introductions for the a show's guests. Because the show was so easy for Martin to perform, Dean and his producer Greg Garrison were able to pitch a Dean Martin Variety Series to rival NBC TV Network. Rowan and Martin repeated their hosting assignment by creating the "Laugh In" NBC TV Series. Repeated again with Phyllis Diller hosting her comedy NBC TV series. Fred Astaire and his production company taped a "second Special-Fred Astaire Show" in 1967-68 (his last [previous] EMMY AWARD NBC Fred Astaire Special was presented in the 1958-1959 season). The Hollywood Palace Production Designer Jim Trittipo divided his show responsibilities to design the Astaire Special's scenic requirements. Actually, Hub Braden, the Art Director, designed the Palace scenery while Jim was at NBC studios. Jerry McPhie (Production Manager) commented that the producer, Nick Vanoff, never knew that Jim was out of sight during the month of the special's production. Trittipo would show the day of taping and supervise in the control room booth. See more »Soundtracks
Put On A Happy FaceWritten by Gower and Margie Champion
Performed by the Les Brown Orchestra and then the Mitchell Ayres Orchestra and the Mort Lindsey Orchestra
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How I loved the Hollywood Palace back in the day. It was ABC TV's best contribution to our culture back in the day. Of course the fact that the most frequent guest host was the Greatest Entertainer Ever made it a must see item.
Highlights that I remember would include such things as: Bing Crosby dueting with Sonny&Cher, Nelson Eddy making his last big or small screen appearance, Tony Martin and Rudy Vallee, not singing together, but dueting with the clarinet and saxophone, instruments that both played but put aside when their singing careers took over.
The show was a homage to the old Palace Theatre in New York City. In the days of vaudeville it was the summit of every entertainer's ambition; to play at the Palace Theatre.
It was good that people got to see a lot of these folks. I wish that TV Land would broadcast some of these shows.
Classics every one.