The Ice Palace
In 1971, when 95% of all TV shows were still family-friendly, CBS trotted out this pleasant, 8-episode Sunday night summer series. "The Ice Palace" was a big-scale, as well as unique, variety show; all the regulars were stars of the Ice Capades, and they performed inside the fictitious title locale. The guest stars listed hosted one episode each. A perfect way to end a warm summer night!
- 1971-1971
- 1 season
- CBS
- Family, Music
In 1971, when 95% of all TV shows were still family-friendly, CBS trotted out this pleasant, 8-episode Sunday night summer series. "The Ice Palace" was a big-scale, as well as unique, variety show; all the regulars were stars of the Ice Capades, and they performed inside the fictitious title locale. The guest stars listed hosted one episode each. A perfect way to end a warm summer night!
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 1971
Episode 1
Leslie Uggams, The Cowsills, Skiles & Henderson
Sun, May 23, 1971
Episode 2
Roger Miller, Sunday's Child, Clair & McMahon
Sun, Jun 6, 1971
Episode 3
The Lennon Sisters, Peter Nero, Sammy Shore
Sun, Jun 20, 1971
Episode 4
Dean Jones, Kaye Ballard, Laurindo Almeida
Sun, Jun 27, 1971
Guests are Dean Jones, Kay Ballard and guitarist Laurendo Almeida. Featured skaters: Linda Carbonetto, Don Knight and Sashi Ku-chiki.
Episode 5
Vikki Carr, Frank Gorshin
Sun, Jul 4, 1971
Episode 6
Johnny Mathis, Jack Carter, Lynn Kellogg
Sun, Jul 11, 1971
Guests are Johnny Mathis, Jack Carter (doing a monologue about his mother) and singer Lynn Kellogg. Performing on ice: Linda Carbonetto, Tim Wood, and Powers and Parker.
Episode 7
Carol Lawrence, Godfrey Cambridge
Sun, Jul 18, 1971
Host Carol Lawrence skates for the opening production number "Who Will Buy?"; Godfrey Cambridge spoofs Canadian Mounties and middle-class America. Skating stars Bob Chappell and the comedic skating duo Gisela and Terry Read.
Episode 8
John Davidson, Jack DeLeon, Gloria Loring
Sun, Jul 25, 1971 60 mins
Guest host John Davidson presents singer Gloria Loring, comedian Jack de Leon (with a monologue on Italian movies), and skating stars Tim Wood, Linda Carbonetto, and Roy and Sandy.