The Andy Williams Show (1962)
Specials
Coming back to television after taking a year off, Andy Williams hosted this musical/comedy variety show. While his earlier programs had stuck with more traditional music, this new show embraced rock, flower power, and psychadelia whole-heartedly. Each broadcast usually included a few of Andy's classics, along with some regular comedy routines like Cookie Bear, Big Bird, and the humor songs of Ray Stevens.
Where to Watch Specials
3 Episodes
- Kaliedescope CompanyE1
Kaliedescope CompanyA one hour musical special that aired on April 28, 1968 on NBC and was sponsored by Kentucky Fried Chicken. Guest stars included: Ray Charles and The Raylettes, Burt Bacharach, Simon & Garfunkel and Mama Cass Elliott. Quite interesting use of the kaleidoscope meaning with appropriate for the time psychedelic backgrounds and some excellent music. - Duets (BBC)
E2Duets (BBC)Compilation of the best duets selected from crooner Andy Williams's private archive of his weekly 1960s variety show on NBC. The show attracted the cream of the crop from the world of showbiz, from Bing Crosby and Ray Charles to Johnny Mathis and Ella Fitzgerald, who were more than happy to share the microphone with the king of easy listening. Including Over the Rainbow with Judy Garland, and Andy at the piano with Ray Charles for What'd I Say.
