Singer Ed Evanko The King Cousins perform "What Now, My Love?" Japan's Daikagura Troupe (jugglers and dancers). Sun 9pm) McNair and Strahan divorced in 1986. (22Feb70 KPLR-TV St. Louis Mo.) "In the late 60s Barbara made a choice to scout out acting roles, hoping to parlay her singing success into a movie career. (04Jul71 New York, WOR-9, 9pm) singer Christopher Kingsley Barbara went on to appear in such stage musicals as "The Pajama Game" and "Sophisticated Ladies", and was also seen in a recurring role for a time on General Hospital (1963) in later years. Vida Guerra was born on March 19, 1974 in Havana, Cuba. Little Richard performs, "Greenwood, Mississippi" & "Somebody Saw You" Production executive Ernest D. Glucksman A warm, inviting presence, she pioneered her own syndicated musical TV show The Barbara McNair Show (1969), a rarity at the time for a black entertainer, and guested on all the popular TV programs of the day including "Mission: Impossible," "Hogan's Heroes" and "I Spy. Gov. The show, which was produced in Canada by CTV (at CFTO, Toronto), lasted three seasons in first-run syndication in the United States until 1972. Frankie Avalon sings "It Only Takes a Moment" She is an actress and producer, known for Inside Edition (1988), Secrets of Playboy (2022) and Moneyball (2011). Leon Bibb "Another Spring" 03May1970 Vanda King The singer showed initial promise as a sexy lead alongside Raymond St. Jacques in the gritty crime drama If He Hollers, Let Him Go! | guests medley: "Heartbreak Hotel," "Love Me Tender" & "Clean Episodes that deals with body image/eating disorders, Movies that deal with body images/eating disorders, Celebrities who posed nude for Playboy magazine. Founder Max Scherr had given the Barb away, ostensibly, in 1973 and arranged for an annuity of $2,000/month for life from a non-profit called the Wright Trust that funded prisoners rights projects. impressionist Rich Little Professor Irwin Corey (13Dec70 Chicago WGN-9) Fay Stender charged that PMSA and all the other companies involved in the transaction were controlled by Margolis. She was an actress, known for The Pink Panther (1963), Sex and the Single Girl (1964) and Harum Scarum (1965). Esther Phillips sings "And I Love Him" March 20, 1971 (Worchester, WSMV-27, Sat. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. showor it could have been a misprint, a mix-up with another series. The young beauty was named Princess of the 1957 Carnaval in Hermosillo, and parlayed that into work as a model. comedian Dick Shawn In 1972, she and Manzie were married at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas and purchased their large home at 4265 S. Bruce Street near the Sahara Hotel. Barbara sings "Alfie". Barbara & Julie duet on "Get Together" impressionist Rich Little Three years after Manzie's death, McNair married Ben Strahan in 1979. [03] The Barbara McNair Show From the conversation, it was believed that Manzie had been a friend or business associate of Spilotro, and that Spilotro was going to seek revenge. Margolis contended, rightly, that he was only doing for middle-class people and political dissidents what lawyers for the Rockefellers, DuPonts and Mellons had been doing for years. comic Jackie Curtis But while McNair was a celebrity and household name, Manzies reputation was suspect. Syndicated series Guests moment in your life, or in world events - and or has left a vivid memory of when Once becoming an adult, Austin began to modeling in swimsuit competitions, calendars, catalogs and videos. Winter Ave Zoli was born in New Hope, Pennsylvania. As est was getting off the ground, a poker pal named Jack Rafferty, ex-husband of Barbara McNair, told Werner he needed someone to handle his finances and recommended Harry Margolis, the tax specialist who had done so well by Barbara and other celebrity clients, including Nat King Cole and Dalton Trumbo. guests for Bobby sings, "Just Can't Help Believin'". 01Feb1970 Tell us what you think about this feature. [9], After high school, McNair studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Her colleagues were Martha Quinn, Mark J. Goodman, Alan Hunter and J.J. Jackson. 2.23 [48] The Barbara McNair Show Barbara Jean McNair (March 4, 1934 - February 4, 2007) was an American singer and theater, television and film actress. Hed made some money selling vacuum cleaners and encyclopedias in the late 60s but never could hold onto it. (22Nov70 (KTLA-5, Los Angeles, Sun. She was an actress, known for The Dark Forest (2014), Guys Choice (2007) and Byte Me: 20 Hottest Women of the Web (2008). 2.06 [31] The Barbara McNair Show Barbara starts the show off singing "Cabaret". The Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson Orchestra Mahalia Jackson sings, "Precious Lord" and "Down by the Riverside" 2.05 [30] The Barbara McNair Show Barbara closes with "Doing It". The family moved to Harlem in New York when she was six years old. Virna Lisi Tony Martin sings, "On a Clear Day" McNair's professional career began in music during the late 1950s, singing in the nightclub circuit. Pat O'Brien He can be reached at fred@plebesite.com, The CIAs Changing Take on the Climate Emergency, Emancipation, Hollywoods Best Civil War Film Ever. You are currently not logged in as a member of MyHeritage. the singing Big Foot "California Lights") Lou Rawls Ian and Sylvia sing, "Shinbone Alley" video tape editor Keith Robinson She became a hit recording artist for Motown records and became the first African-American woman to host a national TV variety program, The Barbara McNair Show, in 1969. Mahalia Jackson 20Dec1970 10May1970 (rerun 19Jul70) Soupy Sales Strikingly beautiful and fiery blonde Tiffany Bolling may not have achieved the long-lasting stardom she deserved, but she nonetheless has remained a much-beloved cult favorite of 1970s B-movie buffs for her lively and impressive performances in a handful of enjoyably trashy drive-in flicks. Sandra O'Neill performs "Don't Tell Mama". Barbara sings, "On a Wonderful Day Like Today" and a Guys and Dolls medley. Josh White Jr. sings "Goin' Out of My Head" Highlights: The clearest insight into how Margolis allegedly operated came last week when Miss McNair explained that on Margolis advice she had her contracts from 1968 to 1971 executed in the name of Koningsplein, N.V., a Netherlands Antilles firm also named as an unindicted co-conspirator. Jim Backus She died on April 11, 2009 in Santa Clarita, California Actress | puppeteer Shari Lewis Leonard Nimoy sings, "Time to Get Together" 10Jan1971 (06Dec70 Chicago WGN-9) it was shown. Doctor Magic perform, "You Can Make It" The Righteous Brothers perform "Unchained Melody" 9:00pm) Barbara sings "Don't Sleep in the Subway." Will California Save the Iconic Joshua Tree? Songs include Barbara & Rudy sing, "Homeward Bound" ############################################## [RF] Feedback below. 14Sep1969 (rerun 29Mar70) The distraught McNair, on her way to a flight to Las Vegas, appeared not to have known of his manner of death, saying she had thought her husband died as a result of some kind of illness.. Barbara sings, "Put a Little Love in Your Heart." But Fay Stender never did betray George Jackson; in fact, she had been devoted to him. Peter Lawford UCLA Film and Television Archive 2.07 [32] The Barbara McNair Show Barbara and Sandra duet with "Marry the Man Today" from "Guys and Dolls". Johnny Mathis LOS ANGELES (AP) - Barbara McNair, the pioneering black singer-actress who hosted her own TV variety show and starred with Sidney Poitier in the early 1970s, has died. Mahalia Jackson Among the publications Merryman has posed for pictorials in are "Playboy," Carrie Leigh was born on August 25, 1963 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. DeSantis: Youre a History Grad. comic Milt Kamen Highlights: She was 72. She developed a Actress | 17May1970 02Nov1969 (rerun 12Apr1970) Actress | "Barbara McNair was an excellent singer and musician with whom I could tell Dean [Martin] was very comfortable [with]. Perhaps a //-->, CTVA video Don MacAdam Rick Manzi had a problem of his own. [23] The Barbara McNair Show McNair's big break came with a win on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, which led to bookings at The Purple Onion and the Cocoanut Grove. She has been married to Art Linson since 1995. Meanwhile, McNair, who performed at the Condesa del Mar nightclub in Chicago the night before, was taken away in tears after Windy City reporters informed her Manzie had been shot to death. 17Jan1971 She was previously married to William Taylor, Jr., Chuck Traynor and Doug Chapin. She also had some success as a singer before turning to acting. During her freshman year of high school, Kristine auditioned for and won the part of Marta in the musical The Sound Of Music. Archie Campbell Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Horace McNair and Claudia McNair (ne Taylor), McNair moved with her family, which also consisted of four siblings, to Racine, Wisconsin, shortly after her birth. Isabelle Pasco was born on April 25, 1966 in Perpignan, Pyrnes-Orientales, France. Executive producers Murray Chercover, Burt Rose, David Winters Barbara McNair sings "I Feel and Song Comin' On," "Son of a Preacher Man," "I Billy Daniels sings "Black Magic" & "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Syndicated series B.B. Maybe it was a Country music theme The Classic TV Archive - US 9pm) He said it was in the nature of $50,000 which was a shock to me, Miss McNair said. Attractive, willowy brunette Tisa Farrow was born Theresa Magdalena Farrow on July 22, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Hollywood High School and subsequently attended the Falcon Studio's University of the Arts in Hollywood. 6:30pm) She was previously married to Aaron Richard Golub and Jim Randall. Barbara McNair was born on March 4, 1934 in Chicago, United States (88 years old). guests He can be reached at fred@plebesite.com, Fred Gardner is the managing editor of OShaughnessys. Barbara McNair Personal Life, Relationships and Dating McNair was married five times and had no children. Tell Me When Systemic Racism Ended? 9:00pm): (rerun 05Sep71, WTEV-6) Horace told police that when he left at 4 a.m. that morning to buy groceries, Manzie was still alive. McNair died on February 4, 2007, after a seven-year battle with throat cancer, in Los Angeles, California.[19]. Barbara sings "Softly, as I Leave You." She portrayed Sidney Poitier's wife in They Call Me Mister Tibbs! Barbara does a country medley: "Your Cheating Heart," "You Are My Sunshine" and Filming & Production associate director Patricia Berlly To my surprise he said that if and when I didnt want to work for a given client, he would assign the case to someone else in the office. guests Email blog@themobmuseum.org. Musical Highlights: Gloria Loring Songs: Werner came from Philadelphia; his original name was Jack Rosenberg. singer Jan Rubes comedienne Betty Walker You A Kiss in the Wind" She was Music (Singer) by profession. [06] The Barbara McNair Show Lynn Kellogg sings, "If We Only Had Love" (listed as Highlights: Paul Revere and the Raiders perform, "Let Me" (15Jan71 Worchester, WSMV-27, Fri. 7:30pm) The first video to air was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. McNair's career spanned over five decades appearing in television, film and stage. 15Nov1970 (07Mar71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. Freddy Weller LOS ANGELES (AP) - Barbara McNair, the pioneering black singer-actress who hosted her own TV variety show and starred with Sidney Poitier in the early 1970s, has died. Feedback or questions? The negative publicity embarrassed the straight-laced McNair, who insisted she did not use drugs. Ozzie and Harriet Nelson - Sponsors Nicole Austin was born in 1979 in Palos Verdes, California. Gee Its Nice Your State is Blue, the War on Abortions Still Coming for You. 07Feb1971 Jaye P. Morgan sings, "The Love of a Gentle Man" She is married to Tchky Karyo. guests Tisa made her film debut in the obscure hippie counterculture drama Homer Beautiful, sunny, and engaging blonde actress Heather Menzies was born on December 3, 1949 in Toronto, Canada. Suddenly her voice rose and she spoke rapidly, with a touch of bitterness, about the day in 1970 when, at the request of her late husband, Rick Manzie, she asked Margolis for an accounting of her net worth, which she herself estimated at $500,000. In August 1972, she married Rick Manzie, whom she had met in 1965 during a separation period from Rafferty (McNair remained married to Rafferty as he helped co-produce The Barbara McNair Show along with Rick Manzie who lived with Barbara in their Las Vegas home at 4265 South Bruce Street). 2.24 [49] The Barbara McNair Show The Pacific Gas and Electric perform Redneck. Barbara sings "Cabaret." Barbara McNair "After Today," "If I Ruled the World," "Oliver" medley. guests All original author and copyright information must (2007) and Drive-in Horrorshow (2009). 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But in 1982, Manzies death came up during testimony in pretrial motions before the racketeering trial of Tony Spilotro and three other defendants. [10] The Barbara McNair Show (2007) and Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed (2012). comic Phil Foster The perks, working for Lipset, were phenomenal. Barbara sings "More Than Yesterday." 2.28 [53] The Barbara McNair Show She Jenna Morasca was born on February 15, 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. comedian Joey Bishop She is a producer, known for Your Mommy Kills Animals! 13Dec1970 soul singer Bill Medley sings, "Hey, Jude" She is an actress, known for Catch-22 (1970), A Boy and His Dog (1975) and Jigsaw (1968). She was the daughter of Horace McNair (father) and Claudie McNair (mother). She was previously married to Michele Placido. 11:45pm)