Barbara McNair sings "I Feel and Song Comin' On," "Son of a Preacher Man," "I Can't Stop Loving You". Hanna Ahroni sings, "I'll Do It Again" Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart perform, "I Want to Be Free"and "I'll Blow The first video to air was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. (The celebs were steered to Harrys office in Saratoga by his brother Ben, a Los Angeles defense attorney with Communist connections who specialized in civil rights, civil liberties, and labor cases. 2.07 [32] The Barbara McNair Show celebrity Zsa Zsa Gabor She developed a Actress | 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. Bob Crane How many times has Barbara McNair been married? medley: "Heartbreak Hotel," "Love Me Tender" & "Clean McNair's career spanned over five decades in television, film, and stage. The Barbara McNair Show (1969-1971) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Jorn H. Winther . Guests Musical Highlights: 2.12 [37] The Barbara McNair Show She is an actress, known for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010). 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. Barbara & O.C. But in 1982, Manzies death came up during testimony in pretrial motions before the racketeering trial of Tony Spilotro and three other defendants. guests Her colleagues were Martha Quinn, Mark J. Goodman, Alan Hunter and J.J. Jackson. McNair died. guests Jaye P. Morgan sings, "The Love of a Gentle Man" Executive producers Murray Chercover, Burt Rose, David Winters Melonie Haller is known for Hollywood 90028 (1973) and Welcome Back, Kotter (1975). Comedian Marty Allen (18Jul71 New York WOR-9, 9pm) 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. guests Marty Allen (1970) and its sequel, The Organization (1971). (15Nov70 KTLA-5, Los Angeles, Sun. Every time she was on the show, their mutual chemistry shone through. | 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. guests While ostensibly her manager, he was a heroin user, gambler and a low-level associate of Chicagos Mob, the Outfit. Highlights: associate director Patricia Berlly (07Mar71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. The Clingers Internet Movie Database (https://us.imdb.com) The Cowsills At 11 she moved with her family to Prague, Czech Republic, where she was able to fully plant her Czech roots from her fathers side of the family. According to Jimmy The Weasel Fratianno, in the book The Last Mafioso by Ovid Demaris, Manzie wanted Margolis whacked if they lost their lawsuit against him. But then Manzie was whacked first. Liv moved to the United States in 1965 and worked for four years as a fashion model in Boston, Massachusetts. 1971),Rick Manzie (m. 1972; D. 1976),Ben Strahan (m. 1979; Div. 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. She was previously married to Michele Placido. Alice in Wonderland: An X-Rated Musical Fantasy. After graduation she began doing TV commercials, including one for the "Hooters" restaurant chain. Martha Raye sings "My Funny Valentine". Harrys clientele also included half the lefty lawyers, doctors, and dentists in California, according to a colleague. Simonetta Stefanelli was born on November 30, 1954 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. The context was a 1975 Alameda County civil case, Scherr v. Scherr, which focused on the ownership of the Berkeley Barb. Vida Guerra was born on March 19, 1974 in Havana, Cuba. 5:00pm) By 1975 est was phenomenally successful but Margolis was facing indictment. 2.18 [43] The Barbara McNair Show google_ad_slot = "3735484596"; Her trek to New 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. (5Mar1971, Worchester, WSMV-27, Fri. 7:30pm) Tell us what you think about this feature. Three years after Manzie's death, McNair married Ben Strahan in 1979. 1986),Charles Blecka (m. 1992-2007) Birth name: Barbara Jean McNair Home town: . 29Nov1970 (rerun 20Jun71) Soupy Sales sings "It's My Ego" 2.13 [38] The Barbara McNair Show [18] Into her 70s, McNair resided in the Los Angeles area, playing tennis and skiing to keep in shape and touring on occasion. All original author and copyright information must [23] The Barbara McNair Show The New York Times described one grim episode in her life: Ms McNairs career suffered after she and her husband, Richard Manzie, were charged in 1972 with heroin possession; she was later cleared of the charge Mr. Manzie was found shot to death in 1976. Not a word about Erhard and est and the man who really controlled the operation, Harry Margolis, against whom Barbara McNair testified -sang, some would say- in federal court. The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. Soon after joining the popular combo, she and another member of the band began seeing each other and moved in together; he taught her Portuguese, the language of his Gwen Welles was born on March 4, 1951 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. 12:05am) /* 728x90, created 6/7/09 */ Guitarist Carlos Montoya the guests listed. 20Dec1970 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. Wilson Pickett performs "I'm In Love" and "Wait Till Midnight Hour". McNair was married four times: to Jack Rafferty from 1963 until 1971, Rick Manzie in August 1972 until his murder in December 1976, Ben Strahan from 1979 to 1986 and Charles Blecka from 1992 until her 2007 death. Tobi sings "A Change Is Gonna Come" Guests ##############################################, Have you any comments, Shango Christine Dolce was born on August 31, 1981 in Long Beach, California, USA. The satirical Ace Trucking Company 2.08 [33] 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. 03May1970 Feedback below. She was an actress, known for Texas Across the River (1966), Man, Pride & Vengeance (1967) and Satyricon (1969). Blackwood's MTV tenure lasted 1981-1986. Actress | O.C. Barbara finishes up her time at Riviera in 1973, by 1974 she is no longer listed as a performer for the Riviera. The Singing Big Foot does a "Hair" medley with Barbara. Ethel Waters sings, "Partners with God" singer Bobby Darin /* CTVA Television */ (14Feb71 Chicago WGN-9)(back to 9:00pm) guests Julie sings, "Games People Play" flutist Moe Koffman Carlos Montoya performs. She began working as a juvenile actress at the age of 3 and was eventually 'discovered' while working as a bird trainer at Busch Gardens. (8Jan1971, Worchester, WSMV-27, Fri. 7:30pm) - 28Sep1969 (rerun 23Aug70) Barbara sings a medley from "The King and I." Archie Campbell She has been married to Scott Erickson since February 3, 2004. Esther Phillips sings "And I Love Him" Spilotro was an Outfit member sent to Las Vegas to oversee the crime groups interests here in the early 1970s. Funny Girl. McNair and Strahan divorced in 1986. She was previously married to Stuart M. Lucas. ########### The Barbara McNair Show ########## 05Oct1969 The Modernaires The following year, she appeared in another musical, Bravo Giovanni. (27Jun71 WOR-9, Sun 10pm) McNair's first husband was Earl Wright whom she was married to from 1953 until 1955. 2.25 [50] The Barbara McNair Show Doctor Magic perform, "You Can Make It" 2.09 [34] The Barbara McNair Show 21Jun1970 (possible rerun) (29Nov70 Chicago WGN-9) Alice in Wonderland: An X-Rated Musical Fantasy, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed. McNair's acting career began on television, as a guest on series such as Dr. Kildare, The Eleventh Hour, I Spy, Mission: Impossible, Hogan's Heroes, and McMillan and Wife. 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. //-->, CTVA Perhaps a Barbara does a country medley: "Your Cheating Heart," "You Are My Sunshine" and "Gentle on My Mind". Lisa Guerrero was born on April 9, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. (2007) and Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed (2012). Guests The Dillards perform "Rainmaker". 2.27 [52] 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. She attended middle school and high school at the International School of Prague. (28Feb71 Chicago WGN-9) 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. associate producer Jack Rafferty Barbara sings "Cabaret." [09] The Barbara McNair Show prop master David Jaquest Kristine was raised on a small self-sufficient farm in upstate New York. Bill Dana 2.26 [51] The Barbara McNair Show (27Dec70 Chicago WGN-9) [22] The Barbara McNair Show Musical Highlights: [08] The Barbara McNair Show (3Apr1971, Worchester, WSMV-27, Sat. McNair's professional career began in music during the late 1950s, singing in the nightclub circuit. Isabelle Pasco was born on April 25, 1966 in Perpignan, Pyrnes-Orientales, France. 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. Her father, a British Royal Air Force pilot, was killed in WWII. Filming & Production Mike Walton She dropped college after one year when she felt it had nothing to do with what she wanted to accomplish.[11]. Tall, graceful, supremely accomplished American actress, singer, dancer and choreographer Paula Kelly was born in Jacksonville, Florida, one of three daughters, to Ruth and Lehman Kelly. the singing King Cousins perform "Walk on By". Barbara pulls a guy named Bill Serus from the audience who sings "Yesterday". Est was poised to peddle self-realization to the masses. [20] The Barbara McNair Show The family moved to Harlem in New York when she was six years old. Tommy Hunter [03] The Barbara McNair Show Oakland Police Department: Above the Law? She is an actress, known for The Producers (1967), Great Performances (1971) and Hello Down There (1969). [citation needed] From 1963 until 1971, McNair was married to Jack Rafferty. 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. 24Oct1970 Why is Assange in Jail and Not Seymour Hersh? THE BARBARA MCNAIR SHOW This beautiful, stylish, London-born blonde started out quite promisingly on the stage and in late 1960s films before phasing out her career in the 1990s. 11:30pm) Marie was born on February 15, 1950 in Stockholm, Sweden and originally planned on Tina Aumont was born on February 14, 1946 in Hollywood, California, USA. 17Oct1970 2.11 [36] The Barbara McNair Show A Smokey Robinson song and Gladys Knight and the Pips song. The Singing Big Foot She is the daughter of writer / director John Farrow and Maureen O'Sullivan and the sister of Mia Farrow. She has been married to Art Linson since 1995. Musical Highlights: She appeared on The Dean Martin Show (1965) and made her film debut in Battle for the Planet of the Apes ( Barbara Crampton was born on December 27, 1958 in Levittown, New York. Stender revealed that on Nov. 1, 1973, at a paper-signing ceremony at the Margolis office in Saratoga, the Barb was sold to a Panamanian company, Presentaciones Musicales, S.A. for $250,000. Music Variety 11:30pm) Bonnie Sher sings, "Things Are Looking Good" [15] The Barbara McNair Show . (31Jan71 Chicago WGN-9) 31Oct1970 Jack Rafferty (1963 - 1971) (divorced) Trivia. The Pacific Gas and Electric perform Redneck. Beautiful California-born Angel Tompkins started her career out as a Chicago-area model before attempting an on-camera career in the late 60s. She is an actress, known for Terminal Island (1973), The Incredible Hulk (1977) and Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971). At the time, Barbara McNair was a famous singer and actress. Barbara McNair sings "I Feel and Song Comin' On," "Son of a Preacher Man," "I 2.17 [42] The Barbara McNair Show McNair was married five times and had no children. . The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime's history and impact on American society. Hed made some money selling vacuum cleaners and encyclopedias in the late 60s but never could hold onto it. Golden Age of TV, which is missing from any episode guides on the web. Both McNair and Manzie were originally from Chicago. Her father was a Prussian count (Count von Lehndorff-Steinort) who was involved in a plot to assassinate Hitler in 1944 and hanged that year, when Vera was three. Debbie Reynolds joins Barbara for comedy sketches. 2.23 [48] The Barbara McNair Show Edward Bear (rock group) She was previously married to Joe Lewis. She was an actress, known for The Dark Forest (2014), Guys Choice (2007) and Byte Me: 20 Hottest Women of the Web (2008). 17Jan1971 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. Japan's Daikagura Troupe (jugglers and dancers). 03Oct1970 She has been married to Cole Hamels since December 31, 2006. 27Dec1970 She got her start on Broadway in 1963 when she took over for actress Dianne Carroll in the musical No Strings. (27Mar1971, Worchester, WSMV-27, Sat. "In the late 60s Barbara made a choice to scout out acting roles, hoping to parlay her singing success into a movie career. Her mother was arrested, and Vera and her sisters spent the rest of the war in Gestapo camps. 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