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Liberace Show #14, Master 203
Selections: "Dardanella" "Happy Birthday Medley" Rock-a-by-Baby... CU of birthday cake with one candle in it London Bridge... CU of a birthday cake with six candles in it. Dream of Love... CU of a cake with numerous candles in it. Wedding March... CU of a wedding cake, icon of bride and groom in it. "All Of A Sudden, My Heart Sings" with George Liberace "Brazil" "14th Hungarian Rhapsody" (Liszt) "Lover"
Liberace Show #15, Master 202
Selections: "Almost Like Being In Love" with vocal "Autumn Nocturne" "I'd Never Forgive Myself" with vocal "Habanera" from "Carmen" "Clair de Lune" "Yakety Yak Polka"
Liberace Show #16, Master 205
Selections: "Dark Eyes" "Tales From The Vienna Woods" "All In The Game" with vocal "La Cucaracha Boogie" "Chopin's Piano Music" "Spaghetti Rag"
Liberace Show #17, Master 204
Selections: "Sleigh Ride" (Leroy Anderson) "Last Time I Saw Paris" (Parisian Medley) "These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You" with vocal "Si, Si" "Nocturne In F Sharp Major" (Chopin) "After You're Gone"
Liberace Show #18, Master 109
Selections: "Carmen's Boogie" "Paderewski's Minuet" "My Foolish Heart" (Victor Young) with vocal "Per fida- Tonight" "Concerto in A Major" (Liszt) INCLUDES FIRST PERFORMANCE STORY "Don't Ever Marry For Money, Just Love" with vocal
Liberace Show #19, Master 207
Selections: "Dizzy Fingers" "Peer Gynt-- Concerto in A Major" (Greig) "Tenderly" with vocal "Maiden's Wish" "Concerto in B Flat Minor-- Highlights" (Tchaikovsky) "Crazy Rhythm"
Liberace Show #20, Master 208
Selections: "Stars and Stripes Forever" Broadway Medley: "Lullaby of Broadway" "Give My Regards to Broadway" "Streets of Ole Broadway" "Don't Take Your Love From Me" with vocal "Carioca" "Chopin Medley-- Piano Music" "Beer Barrel Polka"
Liberace Show #21, Master 209
Selections: "Saber Dance" "St. Louis Blues" "I Don't Care" with vocal "Blue Tango" "Moonlight Sonata" "Nola"
Liberace Show # 22
Liberace Show #22, Master 206
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 25, 1974 (1/2)
[00.13.40] [NIXON'S economic speech from Los Angeles continues--NIXON's demeanor is as wooden as ever, giving the impression that he is unaware of an IMPEACHMENT CRISIS] NIXON continues to give the friendly audience of businesspeople a pat speech about his plans for economic recovery, giving free play to orthodox freemarket economic ideas. Talks boldly about the budget that he will submit for the next fiscal year, implying his intention to remain in office. This proposal includes lots of spending cuts. Mentions the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, recently enacted, which allows Congress to consider entire budget as whole, not as constituent parts, designed to effect spending cuts, calls on Congress to cooperate with spending cuts. Expresses confidence in his support in Congress , drawing applause. Moves on to monetary policy. says that interest rates may have to go up a bit in order to fight inflation to lower rates eventually (fat chance!) Calls for a general "fat cutting" from the Federal Government down to the individual citizen, expressing faith in the will of the American people to take active part in saving to reduce inflationary pressure. In discussion of energy policy, mentions "Operation Independence", an effort to reduce American dependence on foreign oil supplies. [this draws applause with great enthusiasm] Panders to the audience by lamenting the way that the "creative energies" of the American economy are "stifled" by "burdensome overregulation". Cites the obviously ridiculous example of regulations requiring some trucks to run even when empty. Pledges a sweeping review to weed out wasteful regulations for increasing productivity. Demonizes environmental protective policies as a drain on productivity--offhandedly concedes that such goals are important, but then raises the canard that such policies of environmental protection are having any significant effect at all on industry. Pledges "reevaluation" and "adjustment" [lots of applause]. [00.26.39]
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 25, 1974 (1/2)
[00.26.39] [President NIXON continues his economic speech before a FRIENDLY AUDIENCE of LA businesspeople. His demeanor and delivery are just as wooden as usual, indicating no stress from the IMPEACHMENT CRISIS] Makes thinly veiled allusions to "other nations" who are in economic slump because individuals are dependent on the government. Suggests that it has been true in the United States, and calls for a more rugged individualist perspective on social welfare. [the strongest applause yet in the speech] Implies that nonspecific "special interests" are manipulating the government to ignore the interests of "the people" who "favor sound anti-inflationary policies". [00.32.13] NIXON takes the opportunity to pat himself on the back--while he doesn't claim direct responsibility, he does slyly mention that young americans are finding work instead of facing the draft, then repeats himself in slightly different words for good measure. [00.37.51] after a conclusion about "the children" and "America's future", Nixon concludes, leaves the podium to applause.
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 25, 1974 (1/2)
[00.37.51] [applause for NIXON, the moderator takes podium, gestures NIXON to return for a final word] NIXON thanks the four sponsoring groups, mentions that he has spoken to all of the groups at some time or another, and wishes that he could shake hands with all individually. [applause, NIXON sits, the moderator thanks NIXON, applause, NIXON leaves stage, waving to crowd, is escorted out door by S.S. agents--uh, that's S-ecret S-ervice] [00.40.09] [cut to LEHRER in studio] LEHRER describes the speech briefly, promises a summary and commentary after a break [PBS network ID] [00.41.50--in to title screen, shot of judiciary committee members at bench with title "Impeachment Debate"--pullback to LEHRER in studio with title screen projected over shoulder] LEHRER summarizes the President's speech [00.49.19--LEHRER concludes summary--cut to shot of LEHRER and Paul DUKE seated] LEHRER asks DUKE for comments DUKE says that the speech was "Standard Republican Fare", and seemed tailored to a business group, with no spectacular pledges, and general freemarket formalities--tight spending, tight money, etc. Says that NIXON is advocating that inflation is the more severe problem than unemployment. says that many economists feel that raising unemployment is the only possible remedy for some severe inflation, and that NIXON has with this speech implied that he is willing to take such steps. DUKE says that inflation is at 12%, very high for the American economy, and that there is no consensus among economists, most suggesting combination measures, and that the inflation can only be controlled gradually. DUKE describes the President's economic prescription as "Old Time Religion". LEHRER concurs that the speech was to a friendly audience and stressed the free market, and was well, received, and there was no mention of the impeachment, DUKE cuts in to say that NIXON did remark about his budget submissions the next year, implying that NIXON intends to remain in office. LEHRER agrees, and notes that NIXON did not show any signs of strain over the impeachment inquiry. [00.48.11]
Liberace Show #28, Master 302
Selections: "Johnson Rag" "Tenderly" "I Miss You So" with vocal "C'Bonne" "Dream of Olwen" "Piano Roll Blues"
Liberace Show #29, Master 303
Selections: COLORADO SHOW "Good Day From Morning Till Night" with vocal "Stardust" "Over the Rainbow" with vocal LIBERACE TALKS ABOUT HIS ALLOWANCE AND BANKS "The Bull and the Chihuahua" "Waltz in A Flat Major" (Chopin) "Comin' Around the Mountain"
Liberace Show #30, Master 304
Selections: "Hawaiian War Dance" "Solitude" "My Heart Cries For You" with vocal "El Cumbanchero" "Cornish Rhapsody" "I'll Be Seeing You" (Closing Theme) with vocal
Liberace Show #31, Master 305
Selections: "Dark Town Strutters Ball" "Stella By Starlight" "Auf Wiedersehen, Sweetheart" with vocal "Si, Si" "Ballet for the Clouds" "English Country Garden" with vocal, Liberace singing to two children
Liberace Show #32, Master 306
Selections: "Lady of Spain" "Via Con Dios" with vocal "Open the Door Richard Opera-ala R. Wagner" (comic song) "Rachmaninoff's Fantasy"
Liberace Show #33, Master 307
Selections: "Skater's Waltz" LIBERACE RECITES A POEM FROM A CHRISTMAS CARD "Among My Souvenirs" with vocal "Dance from Spanish Suite-AnnaLucia" "Melodies of Tchaikovsky" "Sweet Sue" with George and Trio
Shark and Island
Pale chanting goshawk
Pale chanting goshawk ON PART ONE
Aviation Epic: Pilot Lands B-52 After Losing Tail
A near tragedy is averted as heroic Test Pilot Charles Fisher nurses along a crippled B-52 to a successful landing after the vertical stabilizer was torn off. The data he had collected in the five hours he kept the plane aloft before landing will prove invaluable in the study of many mysterious plane crashes. Aerial shot of the crippled B-52 flying over Kansas. It looks like the tail of the plane broke off. CUS - Test pilot flying the plane he has an oxygen mask on. CUS - The control panel of the plane., MCUS - Test Pilot Charles Fisher landing the plane in Arkansas.
White Footed Mouse
07:37:11 Female White-Footed mouse nursing her babies 07:37:54 Female White-Footed mouse nursing her babies 07:41:56 Baby White-Footed mouse ON PART TWO
New York Legalizes The Lottery
New York State legalizes gambling by lottery, putting the first tickets on sale. It's a monthly million dollar gamble to benefit education. Even losers are eligible for an annual quarter million dollar "booby prize!" Establishing shot - Downtown New York City, traffic and people. MS - People queuing in line to buy a lottery ticket, it almost look's like the inside of a bank. . CU - People dropping their lottery ticket into "what look's like a voting ballot box". Camera pulls away, people are filling out their lottery tickets standing at a tall table. and a man in the background is dropping a ticket into the lottery box.
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 25, 1974 (1/2)
[00.48.11] [Jim LEHRER and Paul DUKE in studio] LEHRER introduces Caroline LEWIS's interview of Rep. Jack BROOKS, D-TX [cut to LEWIS with BROOKS] LEWIS asks BROOKS whether the pro-impeachment side gained today. BROOKS says that many have come to beleive that NIXON's activities were "not in the public interest". praises both DEMOCRATS and REPUBLICANS for their conduct and eloquence LEWIS asks about the pro-impeachment speeches of REPUBLICAN members, whether this will help in the HOUSE floor vote. BROOKS says that the participation of the REPUBLICANS in the impeachment drive will give it legitimacy and not make it seem like a purely partisan affair. Says that he sympathizes with the REPUBLICAN members in their tough decision to cross party lines, that the whole process is "not fun". LEWIS asks if the timing of the President's economic speech is intentionally timed to distract from the hearings. BROOKS calls it "one of those strange coincidences", LEWIS mentions charges that impeachment would damage the office of the Presidency permanently] BROOKS replies that the impeachment would save the Presidency from degradation, and that the system would be stronger afterward. [return to DUKE and LEHRER.] LEHRER takes the chance to defend his TEXAS roots by mentioning that Rep. BROOKS, expected to be the most long-winded speaker, in fact used the least time in speaking of any member. DUKE informs that there are 8 remaining members to speak, hopefully they will be finished tonight. [00.51.28] [cut to shot of committee bench, few members seated, photographers busy] LEHRER describes as key moments in the day the speeches of REPUBLICANS who sided for impeachment, noting that the general debate is closed to finished, which will mean a move to the "nitty gritty" of finalizing the writing of the ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT. [00.53.42--pullback from committee room shot to LEHRER in studio, committee room action projected on screen over LEHRER'S shoulder] LEHRER says that the task now is to draw up articles that satisfy the largest number of Representatives, to get maximum REPUBLICAN support for legitimacy in the full HOUSE vote. Introduces two guest commentators, [cut to guests seated] William VAN ALSTYNE and Jack KRAMER, both law professors. LEHRER asks whether the wording of the articles will in fact be crucial to the effort, and whether getting 38 lawyers to agree to anything will take long. VAN ALSTYNE says it may not take long, it appears that the two articles motioned by Rep. DONOHUE at the outset will likely be the core of the final articles, although there will be nitpicking about language, etc. DUKE asks whether, then, the final articles will be broad ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT. VAN ALSTYNE says yes, but that within the broad articles there will be specific, narrow counts of each offense. LEHRER asks whether specificity is necessary KRAMER replies that the specificity gives the ARTICLES legitimacy, for example the specific component of ABUSE OF POWER related to the President's violation of his OATH OF OFFICE, raised by Republican members in debate. DUKE inquires about the importance of outspoken REPUBLICANS condemning the President's actions and at least hinting toward advocating impeachment, that there are as many as 5 and possibly 7 pro-impeachment REPUBLICANS on the committee. KRAMER says that it could be significant if those members act as "floor managers" in the full House debate, they could influence many REPUBLICANS to vote against NIXON. Notes that this is 40% of the committee, and that committee REPUBLICANS are generally more conservative than House REPUBLICANS at large. LEHRER says it's also significant that two Southern DEMOCRATS indicated strong leanings toward impeachment. [00.57.38.--cut to shot of Chairman RODINO, preparing to open meeting] LEHRER, v.o., notes that the committee has not been terribly punctual at these hearings. DUKE interrupts to send viewers to LEWIS, with a late-breaking development [cut LEWIS with Rep. Delbert LATTA, R-Ohio] LEWIS asks what LATTA, as a NIXON supporter, has in mind to try to prevent impeachment. LATTA begs to clarify, saying he supports NIXON's policies but that he does not support any wrongdoing. Continues that there has been no evidence presented to definitely link NIXON to any of the subordinates' wrongdoing. That the "American People" will not support removing the President for other people's wrongdoing. Says that he has introduced a CENSURE resolution on the grounds that while NIXON was not aware of the wrongdoing by his associates, he was at fault for not knowing. LEWIS asks whether a mere CENSURE resolution will fly after all of the allegations raised. LATTA says that impeachment won't fly unless the allegations can be proven, asserts that proof is not forthcoming. LEWIS asks how much support he has for the CENSURE resolution. LATTA says it hasn't been discussed much, but that most members against impeachment will probably support it. LEWIS asks if there aren't already enough votes to put the ARTICLES OF IMPEACHEMENT through to the House floor? LATTA says that there is no doubt about that, but a CENSURE resolution could have an effect on the floor vote. [00.59.57] [cut to Chairman RODINO] DUKE (v.o.) comments on LATTA'S idea for CENSURE, hazarding the guess that it might be a "fallback" position for conservative REPUBLICANS, in order to offer a milder alternative to impeachment, a recognition that they can't win in the committee, that it is a sign of the tide turning against the President. Notes that there have been rumors about censure resolutions, which are unprecedented for a President. [01.01.06--shot of large group of photographers, lenses pointed toward TV camera] LEHRER notes Rep. LATTA'S openness about the fact that the CENSURE resolution would be aimed at influencing the full House Floor vote. [01.01.14--pullback into studio, LEHRER seated, committee room action projection on monitor] LEHRER states his gratefulness to have two legal authorities in the studio to comment on the developments Asks what the legal precedent is for a censure motion against the President. VAN ALSTYNE says there is frankly very little precedent. Says a good academic might try to assess whether Congress can strike a medium ground of reproof, but that his opinion is that it ought not. Says that in one previous case, probably that of Andrew Jackson.... [01.01.47--cut to Chairman RODINO, gaveling] LEHRER, v.o., cuts off VAN ALSTYNE. Chair recognizes Rep. Charles RANGEL, D-NY Rep. RANGEL begins by thanking the Chair for including less senior members fully in the debate. [01.03.59--TAPE OUT] )