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MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE

Air Date/Released Friday, December 21, 1973
Station/Studio Syndicated / Group W Prods.
Host/Star Mike Douglas
Featuring Moe Howard (Solo)

Long-running (1961 - 1981), syndicated, 90-minute afternoon talk show. Mike Douglas' easy going, homey personality, genuine interest in his guests' careers and lives, and an equal focus on performance as much as talk... combined to make DOUGLAS a hit with television audiences. Produced in Philadelphia for most of the run, away from the entertainment centers of NY and L.A., its popularity still ensured a steady stream of eager guests from film, television, music, radio, publishing and government. A hallmark of the show's legacy was the co-host, a celebrity who joined Mike for a week's worth of shows, sometime with a theme, who frequently participated in the selection of guests.

Mike Douglas and co-hosts Al Freeman Jr. & Ellen Holly (ONE LIFE TO LIVE) wrap up a week long salute to soap operas. They were joined for this show by Leonard Nimoy and comedian Milt Kamen. Author Richard Lamparski promotes the 4th edition of his Whatever Became Of...? books. Calypso singer Steve DePass serenades the hosts and guests with his extemporaneous style, inventing lyrics as he performs, paying tribute to the careers of his subjects.

During Lamparski's interview, questions are taken from the audience about the whereabouts of celebrities. The final question comes from a gentleman who asks, "Whatever happened to The Three Stooges?" The man is none other than Moe Howard himself! During the closing credit sequence, Steve DePass performs again, and is joined by Moe, who is honored with several lyrics.


Tape date was November 15, 1973.

Cast: Mike Douglas (Host), Al Freeman (Co-host), Ellen Holly (Co-host), Leonard Nimoy, Milt Kamen, Richard Lamparski, Steve DePass, Moe Howard, Frank Hunter & The Orchestra

Crew: Mike Douglas (Executive Producer), Woody Fraser (Producer), Peter Calabrese (Director)
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