The Mike Douglas Show with guests Ben Vereen and Sammy Davis Jr (1978)

To Tell the Truth (1978)

The Comedy Writer That Helped Elect Richard M. Nixon

I have just published an elaborate exploration into the relationship between storied comedy writer/producer Paul W. Keyes (The Jack Paar Program, The Dean Martin Show, Laugh-In) and Richard M. Nixon. It's an interesting story - as the research reveals - the head writer of Laugh-In had an awful lot to do with Nixon becoming President of the United States.

Now go read: 
The Comedy Writer That Helped Elect Richard M. Nixon

The Summer Way with guests Marshall McLuhan and Norman Mailer (1968)

One of these men was a nonsensical blowhard, the other was a brilliant philosopher. Can you guess which was which?

Nightcap (1966)

The Arthur Murray Show with guests Carl Reiner, Jackie Miles and Reginald Gardner (1950)

Well, the announcer proclaims that we'll see Jackie Miles, but Carl Reiner surfaces instead. So who knows...

Search for Tomorrow (1954)

Decoy (1958)

Saturday Night Live with musical guest Frank Zappa with Don Pardo (1976) - Footage Offline - 10/17/10

In homage to what Variety reported this morning here is Don Pardo in a Frank Zappa song.

The Dick Cavett Show with guest Mae West (1976)

IBM Promotional Film starring Bob Newhart (1970)

The Joker's Wild with host Bill Cullen (1984)

Masquerade Party featuring Bill Bixby, Richard Dawson, Allen Ludden and Nipsey Russell (1974)

Get Rich Quick (1977)

Tattletales with celebrity contestants Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows and Anson Williams (1982)

The Object Is with host Dick Clark (1963)

The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson with guest Lucille Ball (1969)

More from this episode here.

Huntley Brinkley Report - Special Edition (1968)

Angel with special guest star Mel Blanc (1961)

Angel with special guest star Gale Gordon (1961)