The Andy Williams Show
Having hosted summer programs for three seasons before this, Andy Williams' program finally became a regular, year-round show. In addition to Andy, the program also featured numbers by a wide variety of performers, though still avoiding rock or other 'youth' genres. Many new performers were introduced on this show, including a singing family from Utah, The Osmonds.
- 1962-1969
- 5 seasons
- NBC
- Music, Talk & Interview
Having hosted summer programs for three seasons before this, Andy Williams' program finally became a regular, year-round show. In addition to Andy, the program also featured numbers by a wide variety of performers, though still avoiding rock or other 'youth' genres. Many new performers were introduced on this show, including a singing family from Utah, The Osmonds.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1962 - 1963
Episode 1
Peggy Lee, George Gobel
Thu, Sep 27, 1962 60 mins
Musical variety show hosted by Andy Williams who sings 'Danny Boy' and a medley of 'Canadian Sunset;' 'Hawaiian Wedding Song;' 'Moon River;' and 'Bilbao Song.' Peggy Lee performs 'Them There Eyes;' 'But Beautiful;' and with Andy and George Gobel: 'You Are My Sunshine." A comedy routine about telephones and the New Christy Minstrels perform.
Episode 2
Paul Lynde, Rita Moreno
Thu, Oct 4, 1962 60 mins
Episode 3
Mister Ed, Alan Young, Miyoshi Umeki
Thu, Oct 11, 1962 60 mins
Episode 4
Martha Raye
Thu, Oct 18, 1962 60 mins
Episode 5
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Thu, Oct 25, 1962 60 mins
Episode 6
Paul Lynde, The Lennon Sisters
Thu, Nov 1, 1962 60 mins
Episode 7
Betty Grable, Lawrence Welk
Thu, Nov 8, 1962 60 mins
Some new dances like "The Twist" are demonstrated, Andy visits a farm couple, Welk does some rare acting as a high school coach, Danny Kaye visits to talk about his upcoming special, Betty Grable does a balloon-themed showgirl number.
Episode 8
Tammy Grimes, Jerry Van Dyke
Thu, Nov 15, 1962 30 mins
Episode 9
Milton Berle, Arturo Romero
Thu, Nov 22, 1962 60 mins
Episode 10
Bob Newhart, Nancy Walker
Thu, Nov 29, 1962 60 mins
Episode 11
Mickey Rooney, Miyoshi Umeki, the Osmond Brothers
Thu, Dec 13, 1962 60 mins
Episode 12
Bette Davis, Debbie Reynolds, the Osmond Brothers
Thu, Dec 20, 1962 60 mins
For Andy's Christmas show, Bette Davis comes aboard to tout her new movie, and even sing a "Baby Jane" number! Debbie Reynolds joins him in the audience sing along portion, an early Osmonds appearance, and Andy, Bette and the Christy Minstrels combine for some folk songs and a square dance finale.
Episode 13
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Thu, Dec 27, 1962 60 mins
Episode 14
Kate Smith, Arturo Romero
Thu, Jan 3, 1963 60 mins
Episode 15
George Gobel, Keely Smith, Red Norvo, the Osmond Brothers
Thu, Jan 10, 1963 60 mins
Episode 16
Jane Wyman, Jonathan Winters, Red Norvo, the New Christy Minstrels, the Osmond Brothers
Thu, Jan 17, 1963 60 mins
Episode 17
Sammy Davis, Jr., the Osmond Brothers, the Clinger Sisters
Thu, Jan 24, 1963 60 mins
Episode 18
Bob Hope, Ann Sothern, Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, the Osmond Brothers, the New Christy Minstrels
Thu, Jan 31, 1963 60 mins
Episode 19
Martha Raye, Peter Lawford, the Osmond Brothers, the New Christy Minstrels
Thu, Feb 7, 1963 60 mins
Episode 20
Episode #1.20
Thu, Feb 14, 1963 60 mins
Episode 21
Episode #1.21
Thu, Feb 21, 1963 60 mins
Episode 22
Episode #1.22
Thu, Feb 28, 1963 60 mins
Episode 23
Episode #1.23
Thu, Mar 7, 1963 60 mins
Episode 24
Episode #1.24
Thu, Mar 14, 1963 60 mins
Episode 25
Episode #1.25
Thu, Mar 21, 1963 60 mins
Episode 26
Episode #1.26
Thu, Mar 28, 1963 60 mins