
The Mike Douglas Show
Season 6
The Mike Douglas Show was a variety show out of Cleveland OH and then Philadelphia PA, broadcast in the daytime. It's structure was similar to The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and The Merv Griffin Show and was very popular in its time. Mike Douglas was no relation to Michael nor Kirk Douglas.
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250 Episodes
- Jerry Vale co-hostsE4
Jerry Vale co-hostsGuests: comedy team of Allen and Rossi comedienne Totie Fields singer Paula Wayne guitarist Al Caiola and "Toys of America" representative Ed Hedrick who shows new and unusual toys. Highlights: Steve Rossi sings “Dommage, Dommage.” *Note: Cash Box—September 24, 1966 Steve Rossi, currently on the scene with "Dommage, Dommage" goes onto the Mike Douglas TV’er to do the tune (22) and repeats same on the Sullivan stanza of the 25th. Rossi will do this stand without the aid of comic partner Marty Allen. - Chuck Connors co-hostsE7
Chuck Connors co-hostsGuests: comedian Milton Berle pianist George Shearing actor-singer James Darren Arthur Henley author of "Demon in My View" A Montanari, discusses a method of teaching emotionally disturbed and withdrawn youngsters. and Ken Butler of Benrelli motorcyclists demonstrates some trick motorcycle stunts. - Chuck Connors co-hostsE8
Chuck Connors co-hostsGuests: Jazz musicians The Ramsey Lewis Trio comedian Norm Crosby singer-actress Patricia Marand Harold Russell (star of the 1946 award-winning film "Best Years of Our Lives" for which he won an Oscar, and present chairman of the President's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped) Highlights: Chuck Connors does rifle tricks. - Chuck Connors concludes his co-hosting dutiesE10
Chuck Connors concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: actor Warren Beatty jazz musician Pete Barbutti actor Forrest Tucker star of the TV series "F Troop" singer Linda Bennett nine-year-old Beverly Klass (1965 Pee Wee golf champion) Paul Fay Jr. author of "The Pleasure of His Company" who talks about his relationship with the late President Kennedy. - Jimmy Dean co-hostsE12
Jimmy Dean co-hostsGuests: singers The Righteous Brothers actor Robert Ryan comedienne Christine Nelson (the original "Sarah Jockman" from the Allan Sherman recording). Barney Hill, who discusses flying saucers, and claims he and his wife had contact with creatures from another planet. - Jimmy Dean co-hostsE14
Jimmy Dean co-hostsGuests: singers The Andrews Sisters comedian Don Alan clarinetist Buddy De Franco actor William Gargan, who discusses cancer revovery and rehabilitation. Highlights: The Andrews Sisters sing "Apple Tree" and "Pistol Packin' Mama." Jimmy Dean sings "Don't Fence Me In" and "Melancholy Baby" (with Mike). Dean shows how to cook a French dish, coq au vin. De Franco presents "Gone with the Wind." - Jimmy Dean concludes a week as co-hostE15
Jimmy Dean concludes a week as co-hostGuests: singer-actress Edie Adams comedian George Kirby square-dance caller Buck Fish The Federation of Delaware Valley Square Dancers, who demonstrate dances The Chuck Cassey Singers Dr. Albert Burke, who discusses the need for a revival of patriotism. - Woody Woodbury co-hostsE17
Woody Woodbury co-hostsGuests: actress Joan Fontaine, narrates a fashion show for little boys singer Bruce Scott Joe Garagiola, sportscaster and former ballplayer, talks about behind-the-scenes humor in the game Roy Liberto and the Bourbon Street Six, Dixieland Band Patricia Wirlenberg, demonstrates vegetable mosiacs. - Woody Woodbury concludes his co-hosting dutiesE20
Woody Woodbury concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: TV personality George Jessel singer Gisele MacKenzie Jerry Forst, illusionist Los Indios Tabajaras, Brazilian guitarists Ephraim R. Gomberg, executive vice president of the Philadelphia Crime Commission, speaks about juvenile delinquency. - Earl Wrightson and Lois Hunt, co-hosts (substituting for Rosemary Clooney)E23
Earl Wrightson and Lois Hunt, co-hosts (substituting for Rosemary Clooney)Guests: Martha and the Vandellas, do three musical numbers comedian Ralph Pope and Mrs. Anna Marie Lorre, widow of Peter Lorre, discusses her personal experiences with the Synanon Foundation, which helps drug addicts, alcoholics, and "anyone who wants help." Highlights: Earl Wrightson tries to sing "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round". Mike and Earl sing "They Call the Wind Maria". Lois Hunt sings "More". Mike sings a parody of "What Now My Love". Earl sings "It's Gonna Be a Great Day". Lois Hunt sings "Tell Me That You Love Me". Earl & Lois sing "Almost Like Being in Love". Martha and the Vandellas perform "Heat Wave", "Canadian Sunset" and "My Baby Loves Me". Mike does "Silly Mummers Dance". Mike, Earl & Lois finish with "Young & Foolish". - Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, co-hostsE29
Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, co-hostsGuests: actress-singer Sally Ann Howes ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson pianist Joe Bushkin author Peter Funk who believes that career women should not have children and Kyle Rote, former All-American and all-time great of the New York Giants, who recently wrote a book "The Language of Pro Football". - Ozzie & Harriet Nelson, Co-hostE30
Ozzie & Harriet Nelson, Co-hostGuests: singer-actor Ricky Nelson actor David Nelson TV personality Don Wilson singer Shani Wallace and Arlen Spector, Philadelphia District Attorney & Warren Commission member Highlights: Ricky Nelson sings "Walking Down the Line". Ricky and Mike duet on "Time After Time". Mike sings "Put on a Happy Face" to David and June Nelson's son Danny. Jack Benny's announcer Don Wilson reminisces about radio in the 30's . He also talks about and shows pictures of his prize winning poodles. *Note: Rick and David Nelson surprise their parents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson on the couple's 31st wedding anniversary. - Cesar Romero concludes his co-hosting dutiesE45
Cesar Romero concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: actress Elizabeth Montgomery producer David Merrick French singer Gilbert Becaud Comedy team of Hendra and Ullett writer-director Abe Burrows Unitarian minister Rev. Rudolph W. Nemser and pint-size rock 'n roll group "Gary and the Hornets". Highlights: Gary & The Hornets perform "Money" and "Hi Hi Hazel". - Jane Powell co-hostsE59
Jane Powell co-hostsGuests: comedian Soupy Sales recording star Chris Montez ESP expert David Hoy Gershon Kingsley and Jean-Jacques Perrey developers of electronic sono-synthesis. and Richard Lathrop editor of "Who's Hiring Who". Highlights: Chris Montez performs "Call Me" and "Time After Time". - Paul Anka concludes a week as co-host.E70
Paul Anka concludes a week as co-host.Guests: comedian Jack E. Leonard singer Leslie Uggams who answers questions from girls in the audience Don Ho and his Allies, Hawaiian singer with his group Highlights: Mike sings "That’s How Love Goes," a song composed by Paul Anka during his week as Mike's co-host. - Edie Adams co-hostsE72
Edie Adams co-hostsGuests: trumpeter Al Hirt comedy team of Colvin and Wilder guitarist Luiz Bonfa and Sid Davis White House correspondent who relates stories about the late President John F. Kennedy. Highlights: Luiz Bonfa performs "Menina Flor" and "Batucada." Mike Douglas sings "A Day In The Life Of A Fool," with Luiz Bonfa on guitar. - Sergio Franchi co-hostsE81
Sergio Franchi co-hostsGuests: actor Peter Lawford singer Pat Kirby The Temptations comedian Dick Gregory and Prof. Frederick Hartt discusses efforts to rescue flood damaged Italian art. Note: Professor Frederick Hartt who describes efforts to restore flood rescue Italian art damaged by a 1966 Florentine flood. - Joan Fontaine co-hostsE89
Joan Fontaine co-hostsGuests: actor Anthony Perkins singer Stevie Wonder singer-musical comedy star Rudy Vallee dance instructor "Killer" Joe Piro astronomer Dr. I.M. Levitt, the director of the Fels Planatarium of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. and Gloria Bley Miller author of "The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook" Highlights: Mike sings "I Want a Girl like Dear Old Dad Had". Mike and Joan sing a song. Tony Perkins plays the piano while Mike and Joan dance. Stevie Wonder performs "Uptight (Everything's Alright)", "A Place In The Sun" and "Blowin' In The Wind". - Joan Fontaine concludes her co-hosting dutiesE90
Joan Fontaine concludes her co-hosting dutiesGuests: actor Don Ameche singer Joe Williams humorist Henry Morgan singer-impressionist Marilyn Michaels Pianist-composer Bobby Troup comedian-actor Sandy Baron Fraydele Oysher star of the Yiddish Theater Henry Morgan discusses two books, "All in the Family" and "Death of a President". - Marty Allen and Steve Rossi co-hostE92
Marty Allen and Steve Rossi co-hostGuests: singer Lesley Gore Modern Jazz Quartet Judith Lakin (who gives a paper mache jewelry demonstration). and Murray Siegel president of "Think Thin Inc". Highlights: Lesley Gore sings "A Lot of Livin' to Do," "When Sunny Gets Blue," "California Nights" and "I Get A Kick Out Of You". - Pearl Bailey co-hostsE104
Pearl Bailey co-hostsGuests: The Kingston Trio comedian Louis Nye composer & song-and-dance man Harry Richman Karen Liu who discusses the Chinese New Year reporter Frank Edwards who talks about loony laws. Highlights: The Kingston Trio perform "Greenback Dollar", "Scotch and Soda" and a rarity "Rev. Mr. Black" with John playing the banjo part instead of Glen Campbell. - Roberta Peters concludes her week of co-hostingE110
Roberta Peters concludes her week of co-hostingGuests: pianist Erroll Garner the comedy team of McCall and Brill (Mitzi McCall and Charlie Brill) Lt. Dieter Dengler USN a Viet Cong prisoner who escaped. Also appearing? comedienne Totie Fields (listed on 11Aug1967 printout) - Gene Barry co-hostsE116
Gene Barry co-hostsGuests: dancer Gregory Hines actress-dancer Ruby Keeler comedienne Phyllis Diller singing group The Kingston Trio marriage advisor George Crane Highlights: The Kingston Trio perform "Rovin' Gambler/This Train", "Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound" , "Tom Dooley" and "Tijuana Jail". - Molly Picon co-hostE122
Molly Picon co-hostGuests: singer-actress Sally Ann Howes The Animals, rock music group Michael Brod, yoga teacher Senator Charles H. Percy (R-Il) who talks about the "head start" program. Surprise appearance by Van Johnson dressed up as a Gorilla. Highlights: The Animals perform "C.C. Rider" and "When I Was Young". - Molly Picon concludes her co-hosting dutiesE125
Molly Picon concludes her co-hosting dutiesGuests: singer John Raitt The Temptations comedian Allan Sherman and fashion designer Rudi Gernreich. A tribute to Robert Frost is given. Highlights: The Temptations perform "Get Ready", ";Ol Man River" and "(I Know) I'm Losing You". - Al Martino co-hostsE130
Al Martino co-hostsGuests: comedian Professor Irwin Corey The Young Rascals singer Bobbi Martin Morris Blatman a pharmacist who discusses the role of the druggist, FDA approval of drugs and the high cost of medicines. A pharmacist explains the high cost of drugs and how druggists learn to read the notoriously poor handwriting of doctors. Highlights: The Rascals perform "Good Lovin'", "Since I Fell For You", "Lonely Too Long" and "Come On Up". - Van Johnson co-hosts from Cypress Gardens, FloridaE131
Van Johnson co-hosts from Cypress Gardens, FloridaGuests: actor Michael Landon comedienne Totie Fields The McGuire Sisters Buster McCalla a ski instructor and Water polo match between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. *Note: To mark the show's first color broadcast, the series Mike broadcasts from Cypress Gardens, Florida, this week. (A few earlier episodes were taped in color but were broadcast in B&W). - Van Johnson co-hostsE132
Van Johnson co-hostsGuests: humorist Cliff Arquette (as Charley Weaver) The Four Saints vocal group actor Buster Crabbe (Olympic swimming champion in 1932) singer Betty Clooney (Rosemary Clooney's sister) Show includes flyer boats and water jousting, diving, and a fashion show of sports and swim wear. - Van Johnson concludes his co-hosting dutiesE135
Van Johnson concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: singer Edie Adams actress June Allyson "Man-of-the-Year" award winner John Putman Florida Governor Claude Kirk and his wife World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Water fun is furnished by the Swim Fins and Aqua Zanies. - Polly Bergen co-hostsE139
Polly Bergen co-hostsGuests: pro-golfer-singer Don Cherry pianist Carmen Cavallero Father Robert Capon, Episcopal priest and author of "An Offering of Uncles". Highlights: Father Capon talks about his book, teenagers, dieting and Sunday Christians. A judo demonstration is given. - Barbara Feldon co-hostsE156
Barbara Feldon co-hostsGuests: bandleader Cab Calloway Chris Calloway comedian Marty Ingel The Electric Prunes and Dr. Fredric Wertham author of "A Sign For Cain". Highlights: The Electric Prunes perform "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night," "Get Me to the World on Time" (with Barbara Feldon on drums) and "Toonerville Trolley". - Robert Taylor co-hostsE162
Robert Taylor co-hostsGuests: actor James Farentino actress-singer Michele Lee film critic Judith Crist Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, musical group James Ott, time lapse photographer Highlights: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 perform "Mais Que Nada", "Goin' Out of My Head" and "One Note Samba". - Dan Rowan & Dick Martin co-hostE178
Dan Rowan & Dick Martin co-hostGuests: singer Laura Greene The Kingston Trio sportscaster Jim Simpson, talks about soccer and shows films Also Members of pro soccer's Phildaelphia Spartans. Capt. Vernon Lowell author of "Airline Safety is a Myth". Highlights: The Kingston Trio perform "Reuben James", then "Tom Dooley", "Parchment Farm" (lip synched) and "Wimoweh". - Garry Moore co-hostsE185
Garry Moore co-hostsGuests: comedian Tim Conway author Jim Bishop singer Jimmy Boyd pianist Frankie Carle singer Denise Lor Ludwig Steinbeck, Fungo painter Highlights: Skit, Those Terrible Years with Garry Moore and Tim Conway (skit is takeoff of 'Those Wonderful Years' skits on "The Garry Moore show". - Eva Gabor co-hostsE188
Eva Gabor co-hostsGuests: Roger Moore star of TV's "The Saint" rock band Every Mother's Son Dorothy Fuldheim, author of "I Laughed, I Cried, I Loved" singer Al Alberts and Laurence Kaye with a Christian Dior fur fashion show" Highlights: Every Mother's Son performs "Come On Down to My Boat," "Sittin' Here (Peter's Tune)" and "Allison Dozer". - Eva Gabor co-hostsE189
Eva Gabor co-hostsGuests: singer Pearl Bailey columnist-author Bob Considine, "It's All News to Me" Millie Considine, Bob's wife and author of "Just a Minute, Mrs. Gulliver" talks about famous people they have known and experiences of their trip to Russia. comedian Jerry Shane actress Kathryn Crosby singer Frankie Valli composer-pianist Frankie Carle - Eva Gabor concludes her co-hosting duties;E190
Eva Gabor concludes her co-hosting duties;Guests: Rick Jason actor on TV's "Combat!" singer Marilyn Maye singer Chris Montez and Margaret Kreig author of "Black Market Medicine", Miss Kreig talks about her work as undercover agent for the FDA for three years. - Julius LaRosa concludes his co-hosting dutiesE195
Julius LaRosa concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: the comedy singing duo Homer & Jethro New York society columnist Doris Lilly author of "How to Marry a Millionaire" talks about the Social Register and famous personalities ESP expert David Hoy, who tries some experiments "sensing" objects while he is blindfolded - Vincent Price co-hostsE203
Vincent Price co-hostsGuests: singer-dancer Chita Rivera comedian Dick Shawn tuba player Don Butterfield Dr. Alan Taylor a history professor at American University, who explains the historical background leading to the Middle East crisis Texas Girl Choir choral group Highlights: Vincent Price reads Edgar Allan Poe's "The Telltale Heart". - Marty Allen and Steve Rossi co-hostE206
Marty Allen and Steve Rossi co-hostGuests: Dr. Joyce Brothers Harpers Bizarre Jazz pianist Erroll Garner Mayor James H.J. Tate of Philadelphia Highlights: Harpers Bizarre, perform "59th Street Bridge Song", "You've Gotta Have A Dream", and "Come To The Sunshine". - Marty Allen and Steve Rossi co-hostE208
Marty Allen and Steve Rossi co-hostGuests: singer-actress Carol Lawrence Smokey Robinson and the Miracles archer Ann Marston attorney-author Louis Nizer singer Earl Wilson Jr. funnel cake maker Mrs. Anna Mertz Federal Power chairman Lee White Highlights: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles perform "Going to a Go-Go" and "Poinciana". - Marty Allen and Steve Rossi co-hostE209
Marty Allen and Steve Rossi co-hostGuests: comedienne Totie Fields trombonist Kai Winding Bob Hayes, "The World's Fastest Man" demonstrates his speed Marlene Cochran 1967 Mrs. America reporter Sid Davis who talks about the "hot line" use in the Middle East crisis. - Marty Allen and Steve Rossi conclude their co-hosting dutiesE210
Marty Allen and Steve Rossi conclude their co-hosting dutiesGuests: actor Craig Stevens entertainer Dagmar author of "The Spy with the Blue Kazoo" Lee C. White, chairman of the Federal Power Commission The Happenings, rock 'n roll group Gymnast Doris Brause Dr. Stanley Frank a science researcher who discusses the Kuder Occupational Preference Test. - Robert Merrill co-hostsE218
Robert Merrill co-hostsGuests: comedian Jack E. Leonard singer-impressionist Marilyn Michaels banjo band Your Father's Mustache Yoga expert Eve Diskin Highlights: Robert Merrill sings ""Large Al Factolum". Gordon McLendon, radio station owner, talks about censorship of current pop tunes. Eve Diskin, yoga expert & author of "Yoga for Beauty and Health," gives a demonstration. - Patty Duke co-hostsE222
Patty Duke co-hostsGuests: singer Neil Diamond entertainer Tessie O'Shea comic Ronnie Martin Dr. Theodore J. Berry discusses crash diets. and Louis Fant, "Theatre of the Deaf" delivers passages in sign language from Helen Keller's book, "The World I Live In". Highlights: Neil Diamond performs "Thank the Lord for the Night Time" and "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon."Neil teaches Patty how to fence. Then fences with pro Forrest Mayo. Tessie O'Shea sings "In the Sunshine". - Patty Duke co-hostsE223
Patty Duke co-hostsGuests: comedian Morey Amsterdam singer Sonny James trumpet player Doc Severinsen and Miss Umeda who gives a Japanese cooking demonstration. Also: Six Foreign students discuss their impressions of America. Highlights: Patty Duke sings "Sokura". Doc Severinsen talks with Mike who surprises Severinsen by bringing out Doc's daughter to sing with his group. - Patty Duke co-hostsE224
Patty Duke co-hostsGuests: singer Frankie Avalon comedian Jerry Lester first teacher in "Romper Room" Nancy Claster Rose Kennedy (aka Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy, mother of JFK, RFK and Teddy Kennedy) who talks about measures to be taken to avoid or minimize mental retardation. Williams College, E-Phlats, a cappella singing group Highlights: Mike and Patty sing "Something Stupid". Rose Kennedy discusses children with mental disabilities and speaks about her own daughter, Rosemary Kennedy, who was institutionalized. - Louis Nye co-hostsE227
Louis Nye co-hostsGuests: The King Sisters Jean Armstrong, Butterick Patterns Philadelphia's Bubble Gum King and Queen White House correspondent Sid Davis, who talks about President Johnson's meetings with Kosygin and his new grandson. Miss Armstrong presents fashions from women who sew. - Martha Raye co-hostsE232
Martha Raye co-hostsGuests: actor Jean Pierre Aumont Jazz organist Greg Hatza instumentalist Charles Gregory Baltimore Colts football player Lenny Moore the director of the American-Italian Anti-Defamation League Judge Ross DiLorenzo who talks about an unfair idea perpetuated by the news media. - Martha Raye co-hostsE234
Martha Raye co-hostsGuests: mentalist the Amazing Kreskin Warren Covington and the former Tommy Dorsey Band) Lt. General Walt Lew, of the U.S.M.C. (United States Marine Corps) who talks about the historical background of the Vietnam war Miss Beverly Bilas who presents a fashion show of little girls' dresses - Martha Raye concludes her co-hosting dutiesE235
Martha Raye concludes her co-hosting dutiesGuests: Van Johnson The Teddy Wilson Trio The Sessions, improvisational group dancers Steve and Nick Condos Anne Pellegrino, who just returned from flying around the world taking the sam« route as Amelia Earhart was following when she was lost. (female pilot (flew Amelia Earhart's route using the same type of aircraft) - Totie Fields co-hostsE246
Totie Fields co-hostsGuests: The Everly Brothers and their parents Ike and Margaret Everly hotel owner Conrad Hilton singer John Raitt and dancer & exercise instructor Ann Smith. Highlights: The Everly Brothers perform "Wake Up Little Susie" and "Dream". The Everly Brothers team up with Mom and Dad for "I Saw the Light". - Totie Fields concludes her co-hosting dutiesE250
Totie Fields concludes her co-hosting dutiesGuests: TV emcee & former host of "Queen for a Day" Jack Bailey tenor Enzo Stuarti songstress Denise Darcel The Rubin Mitchell Trio, musicians (piano, bass and drums) and The Bon-Bons, all-female Drum and Bugle Corps.