HOWDY DOODY & GABBY HAYES On The Howdy Doody Show (Puppet Playhouse) it's time for circus fun. Sing "It's Howdy Doody Time" with the Peanut Gallery in this early TV delight. Then on The Gabby Hayes Show, lovable Gabby sings the Quaker Oats song and spins the tale of outlaw Sam Bass. (60 min.) #MC-95

THE LONE RANGER: The Earliest Episodes (1949) Clayton Moore as the legendary masked ranger and Jay Silverheels as Tonto, his faithful Indian companion. This video features the first three shows of the series, telling the origin of The Lone Ranger: "The Lone Ranger Enters," "The Lone Ranger Fights On," and "The Lone Ranger Triumphs." A true television classic! 972 min.) #MC-240

SUPER CIRCUS (1952) Four half-hour segments with all the original cast and Kellogg's commercials, too! Claude Kirchner is the ringmaster, with beautiful assistant Mary Hartline, and clowns Cliffy, Scampy, and Nicky. Wonderfully nostalgic! #MC-10

SPEAKING OF ANIMALS, Vol. 1 (1945-48) Produced for theatrical release in the 1940s, this cute series of comedy shorts was a staple of kids TV shows during the '50s and '60s. A clever mixture of live action and animation, see actual footage of animals in all kinds of situations, with their mouths animated so it looks like they're talking. Six shorts on this volume: "Hill-Billies," "Stork Crazy," "Pooch Parade," "The Post War Era," "Country Life," "As Headliners." Incredible! (60 min.) #MC-156

SPEAKING OF ANIMALS, Vol. 2 (1947-49) More hilarious animal antics. Six shorts on this volume: "As Our Friends," "They're Not So Dumb," "The Gnu Look," "Hocus Focus," "Home Sweet Home," "Meet the Champ." (60 min.) #MC-157

SPEAKING OF ANIMALS, Vol. 3 (1941-48) Another delightful selection of those wisecracking animals with the animated mouths. Six shorts on this volume: "Down on the Farm," "In the Wild," "In Love," "Dog Crazy," "'T Ain't So," "Calling All Animals." (60 min.) #MC-226

TOPPER, Vol. 1 (1953) George and Marion Kirby (Robert Sterling, Anne Jeffreys) lovingly haunt the home of banker Cosmo Topper (Leo G. Carroll) in this popular TV series. Two episodes: "Honeymoon" and "George's Old Flame." (55 min.) #MC-243

THE ADVENTURES OF ANNIE OAKLEY, Vol. 1 (1953) Two great episodes of Western fun starring Gail Davis as the famous sharpshootin' gal. Two episodes: "Annie & the Twisted Trails" and "Annie's Desert Adventure." (55 min.) #MC-25

THE ADVENTURES OF ANNIE OAKLEY, Vol. 2 (1953) More Western fun with Gail Davis. Two episodes: "Outlaw Brand" and "Dilemma at Diablo." (55 min.) #MC-232

YOU ASKED FOR IT, Vol. 1 (1950) Art Baker is your host for television's greatest "request" show, complete with Skippy Peanut Butter commercials. Two episodes: on the first, see a pocket billiards expert, meet the Tail Wagger Society, and Elsa Lanchester's Turnabout Theater; on the second, Hollywood stunt men in Western action, singer Nick Lucas, a bull in a china shop, a speedy sculptor, and a woman kissing a King Cobra! (60 min.) #MC-211

YOU ASKED FOR IT, Vol. 2 (1950) Two more episodes: on the first, watch a man catch a bullet in his teeth, see an organ grinder and monkey, radio sound effects, Japanese Kendo Swordsmen, founders of the Ice Follies; on the second, a woman bodybuilder, a Spanish Gypsy dancer, ventriloquist Lester the Great, cowboy star Whip Wilson. (60 min.) #MC-212

SKY KING: Vol. 1 (1958) Out of the blue of the Western sky comes... .Sky King! Visit the Flying Crown Ranch and join in the airborne adventures. With Kirby Grant as Sky King and Gloria Winters as his teenage niece Penny. Two episodes: "Wildman" and "Sky Robbers." (55 min.) #MC-068

SKY KING: Vol. 2 (1958) Two more thrilling adventures: "A Dog Named Barney" and "Bullet Bait." (55 min.) #MC-069

JUDGE ROY BEAN (1955) Edgar Buchanan stars as the justice-dealing Judge of Langtry, Texas in this rare Western series. Two episodes: "Wedding of Old Sam" and "Lefty Leaves Home." (55 min.) #MC-89

LONG JOHN SILVER, Vol. 1 (1955) Robert Newton, who starred in Disney's classic Treasure Island, reprises his role as a lovable pirate. Two rare color episodes: "The Orphans' Christmas" and "The Necklace." (60 min.) #MC-026

LONG JOHN SILVER, Vol. 2 (1956) Two more color episodes starring Robert Newton as your favorite pirate: "Dragon Slayer" and "Tale of a Tooth." (60 min.) #MC-027

THE JACK BENNY SHOW (1953-55) Two "live" shows starring America's funniest tightwad. On the first (from 1955), Jack hosts an "Amateur Night" with lots of crazy contestants, including Maurice Gosfield ("Doberman" from Sgt. Bilko) doing impressions. On the second (1953), Bob Hope is Jack's guest, and there's plenty of hilarious ad-libbing by Ol' Ski Nose. And Martin & Lewis turn up for a brief cameo! Benny at his riotous best! (55 min.) #MC-82

THE BUICK BERLE SHOW (1954) Presented by your Buick dealers, this astounding hour of music and mayhem stars Milton "Mr. Television" Berle and his guests Gloria DeHaven, Fred Clark, Ruth Gilbert, and Arnold Stang. Comedy and music from the great days of live TV! (60 min.) #MC-191

THE VICTOR BORGE SHOW, Vol. 1 (1951) Enjoy this wonderful pianist and comical musical interpreter in these early "live" shows, complete with Kellogg's commercials. Two episodes: the first, from 6/2/51, Victor watches a baby for a neighbor, with amusing results; on the second, from 6/30/51 (the last show of the season), Victor tries to rent an apartment. (60 min.) #MC-113

THE VICTOR BORGE SHOW, Vol. 2 (1951) If you loved the first volume, here's two more episodes, complete with commercials. (60 min.) #MC-239

BEST OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF TV'S VARIETY SHOWS (1948-57) A time machine video trip back to the roots of variety television with clips from The Nat King Cole Show, Your Hit Parade, Hollywood House, The Chevy Show, Coke Time, and more! See such stars as Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Milton Berle, Boris Karloff, Art Carney, Dinah Shore, Sammy Davis, Jr., Martin & Lewis, Abbott & Costello, Eddie Fisher, Kate Smith, Perry Como, Ella Fitzgerald, Patti Page, and Betty Hutton! #LF-48

THE GREAT GILDERSLEEVE, Vol. 1 (1955) Willard Waterman stars as the pompous-yet-lovable Gildersleeve, a character originated on the Fibber McGee & Molly radio show. These rare TV episodes (not to be confused with the feature films starring Harold Peary) co-star Stephanie Griffith and Marjorie Foster. Two episodes on this volume: "Tom Sawyer" and "Water Commissioner." (55 min.) #MC-5

THE GREAT GILDERSLEEVE, Vol. 2 (1955) Two more episodes: "Whistling Bandit" and "Golf Ball Incident." (55 min.) #MC-201

CARSON'S CELLAR, THE JACK PAAR SHOW & TELEVISION It's Johnny Carson in Carson's Cellar (1953), one of his earliest shows from KNXT-TV in Los Angeles. Johnny's guest is Jack Bailey of Queen For a Day. Loaded with skits, music and comedy. On The Jack Paar Show (1953) Jack chats with his audience, while Betty Clooney supplies the music and song, and orchestra leader Pupi Compo demonstrates the mambo. On Television, Dave Garroway from the Today Show hosts a look at TV in the '50s. All of this packed on one volume! (55 min.) #MC-92

HOME & ARTHUR GODFREY TIME NBC presented Home, the first "women's magazine" of the air. Hostess Arlene Francis and co-host Hugh Downs appear on this live broadcast from 11/12/56. Enjoy a trip to the past, including '50s styles, newscasts, and even a bulletin on the Suez Canal. Don't miss the introduction of the 1957 Cadillac, with pretty models showing off the latest dress styles. To round off this tape, we've included a fun segment from Arthur Godfrey Time (1/15/55) with guest host Peter Lind Hayes substituting for Godfrey. (55 min.) #MC-59

COWBOY G-MEN (1952) Russell Hayden and Jackie Coogan star as government agents in this rare Western TV series. Two episodes: "The Woman Mayor" and "Mysterious Decoy." (55 min.) #MC-229

TREASURY MEN IN ACTION (FEDERAL MEN, 1954) Two episodes with Charles Bronson: "Case of the Shot in the Dark" and "Case of Deadly Dilemma." (55 min.) #MC-241

TRACKDOWN (1957) Robert Kulp stars as Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman, fighting for law and order in the lawless West during the 1870s. Two episodes: "Like Father" and "Alpine Texas." (55 min.) #MC-204

GANGBUSTERS, Vol. 2 (1951) Adapted from the radio show, based on true crimes. Two episodes: "Schaffer and Staley" and "Scissors Gang." (55 min.) #MC-236

MEDIC (1954) Richard Boone stars as Dr. Konrad Styner is this classic medical series. Two episodes: "Flash of Darkness" and "Laughing is a Boy." #MC-11

JANET DEAN: REGISTERED NURSE (1954) The exciting cases of Janet Dean (played by Ella Raines), a private duty nurse who seeks the facts behind her patients' problems. Two episodes: "Apple Case" and "Garcia Case." (55 min.) #MC-77

I MARRIED JOAN & THE BURNS AND ALLEN SHOW Two top comedy series! Joan Davis stars in I Married Joan (1952), in which the wacky actress tries to do a TV commercial. On The Burns and Allen Show (1950), in an episode titled "The Swami," Gracie thinks she must divorce George when a fortune teller says she will have a second husband. Loads of laughs! (60 min.) #MC-97

PEOPLE ARE FUNNY, HOUSE PARTY SEGMENT & LINKLETTER AND THE KIDS (1954) Art Linkletter pulled the most outlandish gags on his early TV series People Are Funny. Art helps a young couple lease a bungalow in Hollywood, and secretly has house movers literally steal the house! Also, the world's most bashful man is helped when his dream, girl is brought to the audience and Art acts as matchmaker. In the House Party segment, Art introduces new hat styles. On Linkletter and the Kids, a series based on a popular feature of House Party, Art proves that kids say the darndest things. A fine compilation of some of the best of Art Linkletter. (60 min.) #MC-153

DO YOU TRUST YOUR WIFE? (1956) Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy star in a program similar to You Bet Your Life. Complete with commercials. Plus I've Got a Secret (1961). It's Garry Moore's birthdayÑspecial fun! (60 min.) #MC-14

MORE DO YOU TRUST YOUR WIFE? (1956-57) Our second release of this popular show features two rare programs with Bergen & McCarthy. Vintage '50s fun! (60 min.) #MC-129

TV QUIZ SHOWS, Vol. 1 Do You Trust Your Wife? with Bergen & McCarthy, and Who Do You Trust? with Johnny Carson & Ed McMahon. (60 min.) #EC-GS1

TV QUIZ SHOW, Vol. 2 I've Got a Secret with Garry Moore, and Break the Bank with Bert Parks. (60 min.) #EC-GS2

TV QUIZ SHOWS, Vol. 3 You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marx, and People Are Funny with Art Linkletter. (60 min.) #EC-GS3

DON McNEILL'S TV CLUB (1951) Live from Chicago, Don McNeill brought his popular radio show format to the TV screen, with regulars Johnny Desmond, Sam Cowling, and Patsy Lee. In this show with an Illinois theme, the guests are Gov. Adlai Stevenson and actor Raymond Massey (portraying Abraham Lincoln). Don introduces the music and variety acts, with square dances, interviews, songs, roller derby girls, and many more surprises. A live broadcast sponsored by Philco, and the commercials are great! (60 min.) #MC-125

THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE, Vol. 1 (1956) Jackie Cooper, Pat Breslin, Dick Wesson, and "Cleo" the basset hound star. Classic TV sitcom with Jackie Cooper as city councilman Socrates "Sock" Miller. Two episodes (The Beginning): "Sock Proposes to Mandy" and "Domestic Relations." (55 min.) #MC-79

THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE, Vol. 2 (1956) Two episodes: "Sock the Budget Balancer" and "Wedding Bells." (55 min.) #MC-80

THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE, Vol. 3 (1956) Two episodes: "Proxy Marriage" and "Lonely Hearts." (55 min.) #MC-179

THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE, Vol. 4 (1956) Two episodes: "Mayor's Election" and "People's Pageant." (55 min.) #MC-180