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Hullabaloo

  • 1965-1966
  • 2 seasons
  • NBC
  • Family, Comedy, Music
  • TV-G

This was a Pop Rock weekly variety show seen on NBC As with ABC TVs "Shindig", which began 4 months earlier, this series combined the musical trends of the day, "The British Invasion", Detroits' "Motown" sound and the merging Folk Rock trend. Unlike "Shindig", this series featured a segment from Great Britian hosted by The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein who presented "up and coming" groups. The weekly hosts, at the NBC Bubank studio, included George Hamilton, Roger Smith, Noel Harrison, Paul Anka and Sammy Davis Jr. The performers , from both sides of the Atlantic, included The Four Seasons, The Beatles, Nancy Sinatra, Gary Lewis and The Playboys, Petulia Clark, Barry McGuire, The Kinks, Herman's Hermits, The Byrds and The Lovin' Spoonful

Season 2 Episode Guide

30 Episodes 1965 - 1966

Episode 1

Episode #2.1

Mon, Sep 13, 1965 30 mins

Episode 2

Episode #2.2

Mon, Sep 20, 1965 30 mins

Jerry Lewis cohosts with his son Gary who performs with his band, Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Othet musical guests appearing are Joannie Sommers, Barry Maguire, and Paul Revere and the Raiders.

Episode 3

Episode #2.3

Mon, Sep 27, 1965

David McCallum hosts this episode in character as U.N.C.L.E. agent Illya Kuryakin. The operative faces various dangers throughout the show as he introduces the musical acts. He appears to have survived the episode when he is captured by two women enemy agents, who get him in handcuffs at show's end.

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Episode 4

Episode #2.4

Mon, Oct 11, 1965

George Maharis is the guest host with performers Dionne Warwick, The Animals and Gospel folk duo Joe and Eddie. After individual performances they all gather for a Bob Dylan themed medley with balletic accompanIment from the Hullabaloo Dancers.

Episode 5

Episode #2.5

Mon, Oct 18, 1965

Episode 6

Episode #2.6

Mon, Oct 25, 1965

Episode 7

Episode #2.7

Mon, Nov 1, 1965

Episode 8

Episode #2.8

Mon, Nov 8, 1965 30 mins

Episode 9

Episode #2.9

Mon, Nov 15, 1965

Barry McGuire hosts with guests The Kingsmen, Brenda Lee, The Rolling Stones, and Barbara McNair.

Episode 10

Episode #2.10

Mon, Nov 22, 1965

Episode 11

Episode #2.11

Mon, Nov 29, 1965

Episode 12

Episode #2.12

Mon, Dec 6, 1965

Episode 13

Episode #2.13

Mon, Dec 13, 1965

Episode 14

Episode #2.14

Mon, Dec 20, 1965 30 mins

Jerry Lewis hosts this Christmas episode featuring child performers.

Episode 15

Episode #2.15

Mon, Dec 27, 1965 30 mins

Episode 16

Episode #2.16

Mon, Jan 3, 1966

Roger Smith is the guest host and welcomes Lesley Gore, The Beatles. and The Ramsey Lewis Trio to review the hit songs from 1965.

Episode 17

Episode #2.17

Mon, Jan 10, 1966

Episode 18

Trini Lopez, The Vogues, The Everly Brothers, Freddie & The Dreamers

Mon, Jan 17, 1966

Trini Lopez, The Vogues, The Everly Brothers, Freddie and The Dreamers.

Episode 19

Episode #2.19

Mon, Jan 24, 1966

Episode 20

Frankie Avalon, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The T-Bones, Judi Rolin, The Brothers Four

Mon, Jan 31, 1966

Frankie Avalon, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The T-Bones, Judi Rolin, The Brothers Four.

Episode 21

Episode #2.21

Mon, Feb 7, 1966

Roger Smith hosts this episode with guests Michele Lee, Christine Cooper, The Lovin' Spoonful, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Episode 22

Episode #2.22

Mon, Feb 14, 1966 30 mins

Episode 23

Episode #2.23

Mon, Feb 21, 1966

Hosted by The Righteous Brothers, includes performances by Nancy Sinatra, Paul Revere and The Raiders, Bob Lind and Paul and Barry Ryan.

Episode 24

Episode #2.24

Mon, Feb 28, 1966 30 mins

Hosted by George Hamilton, includes performances by Simon and Garfunkel, Lainie Kazan, Mel Carter and The Rascals.

Episode 25

Episode #2.25

Mon, Mar 7, 1966

Episode 26

Episode #2.26

Mon, Mar 14, 1966

Guests include The Mamas and the Papas, Dionne Warwick, Bobby Rydell and Noel Harrison.

Episode 27

Episode #2.27

Mon, Mar 21, 1966

Episode 28

Episode #2.28

Mon, Mar 28, 1966

Episode 29

Episode #2.29

Mon, Apr 4, 1966 30 mins

Soupy Sales hosts with guests The Young Rascals, Lada Edmunds, Jr., Tony & The Tigers, We Five, and The Remains.

Episode 30

Episode #2.30

Mon, Apr 11, 1966 30 mins

Paul Anka hosts the show with guests Leslie Gore, Peter and Gordon, and The Cyrkle; which features a medley of songs from current motion pictures.

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