BOB CRANE SHOW, THE {STEVE ALLEN, BILL DANA, JAYNE MEADOWS} (RADIO)
Summary
One in this series of talk/variety radio programs hosted by Bob Crane. In this program, Crane interviews comedians Steve Allen and Bill Dana, and actress Jayne Meadows. Crane speaks with Allen, Dana, and Meadows about the way an unknown person can become famous after public figures make comments about the person, and the unique techniques that Allen has started experimenting with on his television show.
Next, a recording of "Sidewalks of New York" by Mel Torme is played. Other topics include: whether they worry that their comments will come back to haunt them; Dana's outlook for his new television show; the wide range of venues in which Allen has performed; the ratings for their respective shows; their feelings about the quality of their television writing; ways that Meadows has kept busy; and whether she is upset that her dramatic acting career has been on hold because of her numerous appearances on game show panels. Includes commercials.
Cataloging of this program was made possible by Ralph Guild, 1998.
Details
- NETWORK: KNX-Radio
- DATE: January 31, 1964
- RUNNING TIME: 0:37:30
- COLOR/B&W: N/A
- CATALOG ID: R:16819
- GENRE: Radio - Talk/Interviews; Radio - Music
- SUBJECT HEADING: N/A
- SERIES RUN: KNX (Los Angeles, CA) - Radio series, 1959-1965
- COMMERCIALS:
- Radio - Commercials - American Savings & Loans bank
- Radio - Commercials - Colgate toothpaste
- Radio - Commercials - Dodge automobiles
CREDITS
- Bob Crane … Host
- Steve Allen … Guest
- Bill Dana … Guest
- Jayne Meadows … Guest
- Mel Torme