Video Entertainment
Video Clips
Dinah, Andy, and Ella Sing the Blues
Three great voices joined for an opening medley of blues and swing on the Dinah Shore Show on December 11, 1960. It turned into a live master performance from three very different world-class singers as they joined voices.
Tommy Dorsey Plays His Theme
Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra played Tommy’s theme song, “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You.” This is perhaps the only visual recording of him playing that complete song.
Bessie Griffin Sings the Gospel
On December 9, 1962 the Dinah Shore Show, on December 9, 1962, made a small choice to include among its celebration of American Music, a performance by a gifted American singer in a genre that would challenge America’s taste and tolerance.
Sammy Davis, Jr. Does Gershwin
This classic TV clip from The Big Party, initially broadcast on October 8, 1959 pairs two Gershwin tunes performed by Sammy Davis Jr., It Ain’t Necessarily So and Fascinating Rhythm. Davis’ skills as a celebrity and entertainer are clear in both numbers.
Wham, Sam (Dig Those Gams!)
This classic film clip stars a musician, Louis Jordan, who is little known to modern music audiences. However, from the early 1940’s to the early
Teddy Hale Dances
In this rarely seen classic TV footage, legendary tap dancer Teddy Hale appears in his only surviving filmed appearance on the Texaco Star Theater from
Boris Karloff Sings!
In this classic TV video clip, Boris Karloff plays the Big Bad Wolf and sings with Rosemary Clooney! From the Rosemary Clooney Show, March 7, 1957. The perfect Halloween treat!
Frank and Elvis Sing
Frank Sinatra sings, “Love Me Tender” and Elvis Presley sings, “Witchcraft,” in a duet! From the 1960 Classic TV Frank Sinatra special on ABC, The show featured Elvis’s first TV appearance after being released from the Army.
A clash of the Titans! What more can you say!
Crosby and Sinatra on the Road to Morroco!
From the 1957 Classic TV special, “The Edsel Show,” Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra try to sing the theme song from the 1942 Crosby and Hope motion picture, “The Road to Morocco.” Sinatra and Crosby are interrupted by the show’s special guest, Bob Hope, who joins the two.
Crosby and Armstrong “Has Jazz”
Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong describe what it takes to make real jazz music. They perform the Cole Porter song, “Now You Has Jazz,” on “The Edsel Show” on October 13, 1957.
Bill Bailey Moonwalks
The dancer who taught Michael Jackson to moonwalk in a rare film appearance! Tap dance pioneer Bill Bailey performs on the Harlem Variety Review in the early 1950’s and demonstrates the move he called, The Backslide,” later renamed “The Moonwalk,” by Michael Jackson.
Basie Back to Back
A rare classic TV appearance of Count Basie with a small 6-piece band in 1955 on the Harlem Variety Review. Basie and his group perform two short pieces.
Joel Grey Entertains!
While performing with his father’s act, “Borscht Capades” at the Roosevelt Theatre in Florida, actor, singer, comedian Joel Grey was first noticed by Eddie Cantor. Cantor invited Grey, 19 years old, to perform with him on The Colgate Comedy Hour as a new upcoming talent. Grey appeared on April 1, 1951, his first classic television appearance.
Bob Fosse Dances!
You know him as the director/choreographer of Cabaret, All That Jazz and Sweet Charity. In 1951, Jerry Lewis saw the act of a young dancer, Bob Fosse, and his partner, Mary Ann Niles, at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Lewis invited the young dancers to be on the Colgate Comedy Hour and choreograph the dance numbers for that show. This is Bob Fosse’s dance appearance on the Colgate Comedy Hour, February 4, 1951.
Sammy Davis, Sr. Taps!
To understand his importance, and how Sammy Davis, Jr. became a star, you must look at the unique life, and place in history, of his father, Sammy Davis, Senior,
Classic Comedian Commercials
Classic TV commercials provide a look back at how celebrities and product advertisements were paired as television found its early voice.
Walt Disney is Funny!
Most people forget that Walt Disney was a fine on-camera personality and performer. By 1965, when Disney appeared in this clip on the NBC network’s Jack Benny Hour he had been the host of his own anthology show for over a decade.
A Beach Boys Extravaganza!
In these classic TV clips, the Beach Boys perform California Girls, Barbara Ann, and act in a skit with Jack Benny and Bob Hope. From the November 13, 1965 airing of the Jack Benny Hour on NBC.
Louis Armstrong Plays Trumpet
Rare Classic TV footage of Louis Armstrong at his prime playing trumpet on the Colgate Comedy Hour in 1951.
The Nicholas Brothers Dance!
The Nicholas brothers invented and perfected a dance form that combined classical tap, jazz, acrobatics and amazing athleticism. Mikhail Baryshnikov declared the Nicholas Brothers to be, “the most amazing dancers I have ever seen in my life — ever … Those guys are perfect examples of pure genius.”
Don Ellis Leads His Big Band
Don Ellis at Ellis Island (nightclub) on the Sunset Strip, Hollywood, California in 1967. The Don Ellis Band plays “In a Turkish Bath.” Ray Neapolitan is on sitar.
Sammy Davis, Jr. Performs!
Sammy Davis Jr. Davis achieved success on stage, in films, on radio and television and as an author. He sang, danced, acted, told jokes, did impressions and charmed his way into America’s entertainment legacy. In this clip, from 1954, Davis performs to one of his biggest hits, “Birth of the Blues,” on the classic TV show, the Colgate Comedy Hour.
One Step Beyond Theatre
Night of April 14th
Premonitions fail to save a young bride and her husband from their fates on a honeymoon trip aboard the Titanic.
The Bride Possessed
A young bride is possessed by the spirit of a murdered woman, exposing her murderer.
Full-Length Feature Films
Beyond Green Lights
A police lieutenant solves a political murder dumped at the feet of the police, while falling for a suspect.
Experimental Video
Classic Games, Puzzles & Quizzes
Inventors and Inventions
Play this free online game matching inventors with their famous inventions and discoveries. See how many great inventors and their inventions that you know!
Star Quotes
Play this free online game matching classic film stars with their famous quotes from the golden age of film.
Sitcom Search
Classic TV sitcoms can be seen endlessly on reruns. Hunt down the titles of famous TV sitcoms in this free Word Search puzzle from Past Entertainment.
Comic Book Greats
The comic book heroes born in the Golden Age of Comics endure today. Can you locate their names in this free Word Search Puzzle from Past Entertainment?
Audio Theatre: Red Wind
An exciting old time radio adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s short story, The Red Wind, starring detective Philip Marlowe.
Audio Theatre: A Monster of His Making
Audio Theatre Presents Pulp-Pourri Theater doing a Play adapted from a Dime Mystery Magazine Story, A Monster of His Making. Audio Theatre presents the best in audio comedy, drama and entertainment available for the ear.
