What did Monty Hall do before he hosted “Let’s Make a Deal” (NBC, CBS, 1963-76)?
Monty Hall was a medical school student in Manitoba, Canada before he hosted “Let’s Make a Deal” (NBC, CBS, 1963-76).
Monty Hall was a medical school student in Manitoba, Canada before he hosted “Let’s Make a Deal” (NBC, CBS, 1963-76).
John Wayne introduced the first episode of “Gunsmoke” (CBS, 1955-75). On September 10, 1955, Wayne explained that he was not able to star in the show, but had recommended a young actor named James Arness for the part of Marshal Matt Dillon.
Mie Nemoto and Kei Masuda were the popular Japanese musical team Pink Lady, whose American variety show “Pink Lady and Jeff” lasted only one year (1980) on NBC. Jeff Altman was their American sidekick.
Charles Kuralt’s “On the Road” feature has appeared on “The CBS Evening News” since October 1967.
“Marcus Welby, M.D.” (ABC, 1969-76) was the top-rated TV program in 1970.
Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) on the TV series “Bewitched” worked her magic by wiggling her nose. Jeannie on “I Dream of Jeannie” (NBC, 1965-70) folded her arms in front of her and blinked. Uncle Martin on “My Favorite Martian” (CBS, 1963-66) pointed at objects to levitate them and raised his antennae to become invisible.
A happy child first reported, “Look, Ma, no cavities!” because of Crest Toothpaste in a 1958 commercial.