Jack Rafferty (m. 1963; Div. Barbara sings a Beatles medley and "I Can't Stop Loving You." 08Nov1970 Chicago WGN-9) 18Apr1971 guests On July 1973, Dean Martin officially gets released from Riviera contract, so that he can began his contract to perform at MGM Grand when it opens (for him) in Dec. 1973. 2.03 [28] The Barbara McNair Show (15Nov70 KTLA-5, Los Angeles, Sun. singer Joe Tex [10] The Barbara McNair Show TV Guide / The show starred A-list guests including Tony Bennett, Sonny and Cher, Little Richard, The Righteous Brothers, Johnny Mathis, Freda Payne, Mahalia Jackson, Della Reese, Lou Rawls, Rich Little, B.B. 22Nov1970 Werner came from Philadelphia; his original name was Jack Rosenberg. puppeteer Shari Lewis McNair posed nude for Playboy in the October 1968 issue. Barbara sings, "Once in a Lifetime" She was Music (Singer) by profession. She is an actress, known for Moonraker (1979), The Story of O (1975) and Yor: The Hunter from the Future (1983). [12][13], In October 1972, McNair was arrested for possession of heroin at the Playboy Club in New Jersey. 2.19 [44] The Barbara McNair Show (17May71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. King sings, "The Thrill Is Gone" 19Oct1969 (rerun 25Jul70) Cathy Emery Heidi Strobel was born on October 29, 1978 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. 30 min ? Barbara sings "Softly, as I Leave You." Musical Highlights: Tony Martin sings "Cuando Caliente el Sol" She began receiving invites on the TV variety circuit ('Ed Sullivan's "Toast of the Town," "The Dean Martin Show" and "The Tonight Show") and made it to Broadway with the musicals "The Body Beautiful" (1958) and "No Strings" (1962), replacing original star Diahann Carroll in the latter. Barbara finishes up her time at Riviera in 1973, by 1974 she is no longer listed as a performer for the Riviera. compiled by The Classic TV Archive [14] The charges stemmed from McNair signing for a package containing drugs that was delivered to her home. I loved Barbara because she was such a fast learner and knew how to maintain eye contact with Dean and not waste time glued to the cue cards. McNairs brother Horace called Las Vegas police on December 15, 1976, after discovering the 36-year-old Manzies half-nude body in the dressing area of the 20-room house that Barbara and Manzie bought shortly after their marriage in 1972. Her father, a British Royal Air Force pilot, was killed in WWII. guests The Threats to the Grizzlys Fragile Recovery are Expanding, Instead of Stuck in Court or on Some Future Ballot, Legal Marijuana Should Be On DeSantiss Desk ASAP, The Rise of the Consultant Governing Class, Demanding Transparency in East Palestine, Ohio, The Problem with Israels So-Called Crisis of Democracy, The Ukraine War One Year in: Nine False Narratives, When Neoliberals Declared War on the Poor, Liquidating the Legacy of Revolution: Ideology of the Russian Invasion. 60 min? Popular African-American vocalist and entertainer Barbara McNair dazzled audiences with her singing prowess and exceptional beauty for well over four decades until her death on February 4, 2007 of throat cancer in Los Angeles. How many times has Barbara McNair been married? 2.15 [40] The Barbara McNair Show Barbara pulls a guy named Bill Serus from the audience who sings "Yesterday". singer-actor James Darren She was previously married to Aaron Richard Golub and Jim Randall. [17], McNair filed for bankruptcy in September 1987, with debt totaling $458,399 ($1.1 million today). The daughter of a preacher, Deanna grew up in a conservative household and still goes to church on a regular basis. singer Daniele Dorice Mary Lou Collins sings, "Save the Country". Popular African-American vocalist and entertainer Barbara McNair dazzled audiences with her singing prowess and exceptional beauty for well over four decades until her death on February 4, 2007 of throat cancer in Los Angeles. Doctor Magic perform, "You Can Make It" She has been married to Ken Wahl since September 17, 1997. Tony & Barbara sing, "I Will Wait For You" Barbara & O.C. Lou Rawls sings "A Whole Lot of Sunshine" Hanna Ahroni sings, "I'll Do It Again" the Pair Extraordinaire (voice plus bass) moment in your life, or in world events - and or has left a vivid memory of when Guests [22] The Barbara McNair Show author Jacqueline Susann She Jenna Morasca was born on February 15, 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. 2.12 [37] The Barbara McNair Show Jack E. Leonard Peter Lawford 9:00pm) Lisa Guerrero was born on April 9, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Officers found no signs of forced entry, struggle or burglary, and all the doors and windows were locked. Dakota & Moe perform, "He's Funny That Way" and "I've Grown Accustomed to His Face". (22Nov70 WOR-9, Sun., 6pm) (4 episodes, 1969-1971) Series Writing Credits Alex Barris . Catherine McKinnon (11Apr71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. Ozzie and Harriet Nelson Winters-Rosen television production 9:00pm): entertainer Bob Hope Little Richard performs, "Greenwood, Mississippi" & "Somebody Saw You" UCLA Film and Television Archive "Barbara McNair was an excellent singer and musician with whom I could tell Dean [Martin] was very comfortable [with]. Popular African-American vocalist and entertainer Barbara McNair dazzled audiences with her singing prowess and exceptional beauty for well over four decades until her death on February 4, 2007 of throat cancer in Los Angeles. Her first big break came with a week-long gig on Arthur Godfrey's talent show, which led to bookings at The Purple Onion, The Persian Room and L.A.'s Cocoanut Grove. 2.05 [30] The Barbara McNair Show "The early 1970s were a difficult time for Barbara when offers suddenly stopped coming in and her husband/manager, who had mob affiliations, was shot and killed in 1976. Beautiful California-born Angel Tompkins started her career out as a Chicago-area model before attempting an on-camera career in the late 60s. Soupy Sales sings "It's My Ego" Guests She was previously married to William Taylor, Jr., Chuck Traynor and Doug Chapin. The pay was $500/week (I had been the highest-paid reporter at the Bay Guardian, getting $125 a week, before I was laid off in the midst of a Newspaper Guild organizing drive.) She developed a Actress | 31Oct1970 guests impressionist Rich Little Classic TV Archive Home Page. guests (20Jun71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, early Mon 12am) showor it could have been a misprint, a mix-up with another series. Why is Assange in Jail and Not Seymour Hersh? Horace told police that when he left at 4 a.m. that morning to buy groceries, Manzie was still alive. The Spiral Staircase Bill Dana 4:00pm) In 1958, McNair released her debut single "Till There Was You" from Coral Records which was a commercial success. Friendly Persuasion perform, "Goin' Out of My Head" Guests 2.23 [48] The Barbara McNair Show Barbara sings "Rules of the Road" singer-actor Frankie Avalon Comedian Roy Applegate She is an actress, known for Innerspace (1987), The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) and The Fury (1978). After graduation she began doing TV commercials, including one for the "Hooters" restaurant chain. She died on October 13, 1993 in Santa Monica, California, USA. guests YouTube Aug 16, 1997, video "Backstage With Fred Cooper" show, interview with Barbara McNair. comic Billy Baxter 2.27 [52] The Barbara McNair Show Carlos Montoya performs "La Rosa" & "Soleares". Miss McNair is a key witness in the governments case against Margolis, a 56-year old Los Gatos tax lawyer charged in a 24-count indictment with creating $1.4 million in phony income tax deductions for a variety of clients. duet on "That's Life" Jack Rafferty Biography Mini Bio (1) Jack Rafferty is known for The Barbara McNair Show(1969). guests Bonnie Sher sings, "Things Are Looking Good" Note: This was shown in the middle of 2nd season episodes. Provocative and ever the temptress in her prime, the dark-maned, gorgeous Lana Wood was born Svetlana Gurdin on March 1, 1946, in Santa Monica, California, to Nick Gurdin (ne Nikolai Zacharenko) and Maria Gurdin (known by countless aliases, usually Mary Zudilova), migrs of Ukrainian and Russian Marisa Berenson was born on February 15, 1947 in New York City, New York, USA. In 1976, just before his death, Manzie learned that Harry Margolis, a tax shelter consultant to the stars from California, had informed McNair that the money he held for her had shrunk from the $500,000 she thought she had to only $50,000. associate director Patricia Berlly Email blog@themobmuseum.org. Gordy Tapp ("Hee Haw") McNair's recordings include Livin' End, The Real Barbara McNair, More Today Than Yesterday, Broadway Show Stoppers, A Movie Soundtrack If He Hollers, Let Him Go, I Enjoy Being a Girl, and The Ultimate Motown Collection, a two-CD set with 48 tracks that include her two albums for the label plus a non-album single and B-side and an entire LP that never was released. McNair's Broadway credits include The Body Beautiful (1958), No Strings (1962, replacing Diahann Carroll), and a revival of The Pajama Game (1973, co-starring with Hal Linden and Cab Calloway). Barbara sings a "Porgy and Bess" medley. audio Michael Oldfield Barbara sings, "That Loving Feeling" and "Graduate" medley. comics Skiles and Henderson Asked how she obtained spending money, Miss McNair replied, I would inform Mr. Margolis I needed money, he would ask how much and have it deposited at Union Bank in Los Angeles. The charges were eventually dropped against her, but Manzie pleaded guilty to possession charges and was sentenced to one year of probation and fined $1,000. B.B. Las Vegas police Lt. Beecher Avants later revealed that Manzie, found clad only in a T-shirt, had been shot several times and lay dead for four to six hours. USER RATING FOR BARBARA MCNAIR 33% 66% (06Dec70 Chicago WGN-9) 4:00pm) (19Feb71, Worchester, WSMV-27, Fri. 7:30pm) 06Dec1970 Sunday's Child sing, "Tell Mama" comics Mitzi McCall and Charlie Brill She is an actress, known for A Fine Mess (1986), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) and Blood Relations (1988). 2.28 [53] The Barbara McNair Show /* 728x90, created 6/7/09 */ The men talked during a meeting in Las Vegas with Jerry May, an executive of the Southwest Advertising Agency. comic Rip Taylor google_ad_slot = "3735484596"; guests List of Celebs who posed naked for Playboy magazine. McNair died Sund He thought Harry Margolis, a tax shelter expert, had hustled Barbara McNair for a cool million dollars and he wanted Margolis whacked if they lost their lawsuit against him. All rights reserved. Caroline 'Tula' Cossey was assigned male at birth but went on to transition and have a successful modeling career.My Story is Tula's candid thought provoking, enlightening, humorous, heart wrenching and motivational account of her struggles: her troubled childhood being bullied and taunted in East Busty and shapely blue-eyed blonde bombshell Deanna Merryman was born on July 7, 1972 in Manassas, Virginia. Gov. 9:00pm) Bossa Rio perform, "Day by Day". 21Mar1971 Funny Girl. comics Patchett and Tarses Art Metrano In 2006 she opened for Bob Newhart in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Barbara McNair has been married five times. Corinne Clry was born on March 23, 1950 in Paris, France. Gee Its Nice Your State is Blue, the War on Abortions Still Coming for You. Internet Movie Database (https://us.imdb.com) The man who shot her had been misled. In 1979 Fay Stender was shot and paralyzed by a man named Brooks, recently released from prison, who was convinced that Fay had betrayed George Jackson. Any sales or other uses of this document are expressly forbidden, (14Feb71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. Ed McMahon 20Dec1970 She is a producer, known for Your Mommy Kills Animals! McNair starred in her own 1969 television variety series The Barbara McNair Show, becoming one of the first black women to host her own musical variety show. Show #1 . She is a producer, known for Up All Night (1989), Your Mommy Kills Animals! But while McNair was a celebrity and household name, Manzies reputation was suspect. 11:30pm) Harry referred to himself as a Marxist, and his many admirers considered him brilliant. He got a chapter in Anne Fagan Gingers book The Relevant Lawyers, published in 72.). Highlights include: "Alfie," "Close to You". 11:30pm) (10Jan71 Chicago WGN-9) Inequality is Weakening Social Security. 09Nov1969 (rerun 03May70) She had two siblings, Actress and singer Lainie Kazan first made her mark with her Broadway debut in 1961 with the musical The Happiest Girl in the World. ############## season 1 1969-70 ############## Dust them off and let us know if you have Regulars: 6:30pm) Guests MusicVariety Forum, The Classic TV Archive - US US Music Variety series 1969-71 55 episodes x Sia Barbi was born on April 2, 1963 in San Diego, California, USA. Barbara McNair was married to Earl Wright for 2 years, Jack Rafferty for 8 years, Rick Manzie for 4 years, Ben Strahan for 7 years, and Charles Blecka for 1 year. [08] The Barbara McNair Show He had given Lipset a $40,000 retainer to find out what aspects of his past and present might require burnishing, or revising, or excising. McNair's professional career began in music during the late 1950s, singing in the nightclub circuit. O.C. She has been married to Scott Erickson since February 3, 2004. The King Cousins. (01Aug71 New York WOR-9 Sun. Friendly Persuasion [20] The Barbara McNair Show Archie Campbell [15], On December 15, 1976, McNair's third husband, Chicago businessman Rick Manzie, was murdered in their Las Vegas mansion. 2.13 [38] The Barbara McNair Show Popular African-American vocalist and entertainer Barbara McNair dazzled audiences with her singing prowess and exceptional beauty for well over four decades until her death on February 4, 2007 of throat cancer in Los Angeles. As a young girl, she took ballet and studied voice. She was born on March 4, 1934 at Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Her last marriage was to Charles Blecka in 2006, to whom she was married at the time of her death. Executive producers Murray Chercover, Burt Rose, David Winters The young beauty was named Princess of the 1957 Carnaval in Hermosillo, and parlayed that into work as a model.