![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | BBC TV - George Orwell's 1984
BBC Television's live production of George Orwell's "1984"
Keywords: Classic TV, BBC, 1984
Downloads: 56,124
Average rating:  (11 reviews) |  |
| Steve Allen Show with Ginger Rogers: Types of Girl Singers - Steve Allen
Ginger Rogers and Steve Allen run through some humorous performances of "girl singers". From the Steve Allen Show, Season 3, Episode 5, aired October 20, 1957.
Keywords: ginger; rogers; tv; television; singer; actress; singing; steve allen show; guest; appearance; AVup; rogers; ginger rogers; steve; allen; show; performance; girl singers; singing; comedy; clip
Downloads: 549
Average rating:  (1 review) |  |
| Batteries not Included "a Collection of Vintage Toy Commercials - Jon Behrens
Batteries Not Included is a film that I put together early this year, after I made the film I did not know what to do with it because it is so much different than the Experimental art films that I am most known for doing. I decided to release this film on the internet and I thought the best place to do this would be right here on the Internet Archives. About the Film: Almost as long as I have been a filmmaker I have also been a film collector...
Keywords: Toy Commercials; vintage television commercial; Third Eye Cinema; Classic TV; pop culture
Downloads: 60,623
Average rating:  (20 reviews) |  |
| Ginger Rogers Show Pilot - Ginger Rogers
Pilot that wasn't picked up for "The Ginger Rogers Show". Ginger Rogers plays twin sisters Margaret and Elizabeth Harcourt with Charles Ruggles as their Uncle Eli Harcourt and guest star Cesare Danova.
Keywords: pilot; a love affair just for three; AVup; episode; Ginger Rogers; ginger; rogers; Charles Ruggles; tv; television; show; twins; vacation playhouse
Downloads: 335
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| Sherlock Holmes - The Case of Harry Crocker
Sherlock Holmes - Season 1, Episode 9
Keywords: Sherlock Holmes; Mystery; Classic TV; 1950s
Downloads: 17,572
Average rating: (2 reviews) |  |
| A Guest For The Gallows
The Adventures Of Robin Hood ep 06 A Guest For The Gallows
Keywords: The Adventures Of Robin Hood; Classic TV
Downloads: 16,330
Average rating: (2 reviews) |  |
| Clips from The Steve Allen Show - Steve Allen
A selection from The Steve Allen Show. These are only clips. Some of the quality is low, and I apologize, but this is the best I have. Items 1, 2, 3, 6 and the finale are from The Steve Allen Plymouth Show, Season 5, Episode 28 from May 16, 1960. The show included guest stars Ginger Rogers, Henny Youngman, Tony Bennett and Errol Garner. The other items are from The Steve Allen Show, Season 3, Episode 5 from October 20, 1957.1. Henny Youngman and Steve Allen suggest that a feminine comedi...
Keywords: ginger rogers; AVup; steve allen; henny youngman; tony bennett; ginger; rogers; the steve allen show; comedy; tv; television; classic television; singing; dancing; variety; show
Downloads: 254 |  |
| Classic Aunt Jemima Commercial (1967)
An old, classic commercial for Aunt Jemima pancakes from around 1967. With jingle, but has poor color-quality.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Commercial; Commercials; Advertising; 60s; 60's; 1960s; 1960's; Sixties; 1967; Food; Aunt Jemima; Edible; Pancake
Downloads: 39,173
Average rating:  (2 reviews) |  |
| Classic Television Commercials
Classic Television Commercials
Keywords: Classic Television Commercials
Downloads: 321,776
Average rating: (12 reviews) |  |
| ''What's My Line'' - 18 October 1953
An episode of "What's My Line" from 1953, featuring Eleanor Roosevelt as the mystery guest (her voice was considered so recognisable that John Daly answers the questions for her). A very popular game show.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; What's My Line; Panel Show; Game Show; Eleanor Roosevelt
Downloads: 920 |  |
| ''The Spike Jones Show'' - Unsold Pilot
A bizarre 1952 TV pilot for "The Spike Jones Show", a comedy/variety show. The pilot was not picked up, but Spike Jones did eventually host a series on TV: In 1954 he hosted a mid-season replacement, in 1957 he hosted a summer replacement, and in 1961 he hosted yet another series. (if there's anything wrong with this upload, please let me know).
Keywords: Classic TV; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Television; Racial Stereotyping; Unsold Pilot; failed pilot; The Spike Jones Show; Music; Surreal
Downloads: 1,430
Average rating: (6 reviews) |  |
| Enter the Lone Ranger - Jack Chertok
Pilot for the Lone Ranger TV Series. September 15th 1949.
Keywords: Lone Ranger; Tonto; Western; Jay Silverheels; Clayton Moore
Downloads: 68,511
Average rating: (12 reviews) |  |
| Dragnet: The Big Actor
Friday and Romero investigate the theft of narcotics from a Catholic Hospital. Season 1, Episode 2 (1952) Last appearance by Barton Yarborough, who had died in late December 1951.
Keywords: Classic TV; Dragnet
Downloads: 16,905
Average rating:  (5 reviews) |  |
| Sherlock Holmes - The Case of the Cunningham Heritage - Sheldon Reynolds
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes "The Case of the Cunningham Heritage" Originally aired October 18, 1954. Holmes unravels the mystery surrounding the death of Mr. Cunningham, a gentleman whose fiancée was found by his body with a knife in her hand. This television episode marks the first filmed meeting between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Based on "A Study in Scarlet" and very loosely "The Adventure of the Reigate Squires/Puzzle."
Keywords: Sherlock Holmes; classic television; Sheldon Reynolds; mystery
Downloads: 41,076
Average rating: (7 reviews) |  |
| 1960 Presidential Campaign Election Commercials
1960 Presidential Campaign Election Commercials John F Kennedy, Richard M Nixon
Keywords: Presidential Campaign Ads; John F Kennedy; Richard M Nixon; Election Commercials; 1960; Classic TV
Downloads: 45,252
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| Night of April 14th
Night of April 14th. First Aired: 1/27/1959
Keywords: One Step Beyond; Classic TV
Downloads: 11,878
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| The Loaded Goat
Andy Griffith ep The Loaded Goat
Keywords: Andy Griffith; Classic TV
Downloads: 17,727
Average rating: (4 reviews) |  |
| ''Judge Roy Bean'' - Deliver the Body
An episode of "Judge Roy Bean", a 1950s syndicated TV western with a difference. Whether that's a good thing or not, you decide!
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Western; Judge Roy Bean
Downloads: 190
Average rating:  (1 review) |  |
| ''Life with Buster Keaton'' - Misc episode
Buster Keaton...in a 1950s sitcom! In this episode of the popular though short-lived series, Buster reluctantly agrees to appear in a play to raise funds to save the sports goods shop....
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Early Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Life with Buster Keaton; Buster Keaton; Sitcom; Comedy
Downloads: 754
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| Beverly Hillbillies Ep01 The Clampetts Strike Oil
Beverly Hillbillies Ep01 The Clampetts Strike Oil
Keywords: Beverly Hillbillies; Classic TV
Downloads: 56,795
Average rating: (6 reviews) |  |
| ''What's My Line'' - 19 July 1953
An episode of the popular television game show "What's My Line". The episode features Ronald Reagan as the mystery guest. Complete with original commercials and network ID. (if there's any problem with this upload, please let me know). Very simple, but very watchable television.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; What's My Line; Early Television; Steve Allen; Ronald Reagan; Game show; Panel show; Celebrities
Downloads: 896 |  |
| Sherlock Holmes - The Case of Lady Beryl - Sheldon Reynolds
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes "The Case of Lady Beryl" Originally aired October 25, 1954. Lady Beryl admits to a crime she did not commit. Holmes not only reveals the true murderer, but Lady Beryl's motive for lying about the crime.
Keywords: Sherlock Holmes; classic television; Sheldon Reynolds; mystery
Downloads: 60,377
Average rating: (6 reviews) |  |
| 1954 Commercial for Pall Mall cigarettes
A 1954 commercial for Pall Mall cigarettes.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Pall Mall; Causes Cancer; Tobacco; Cigarette; Cigarettes
Downloads: 734 |  |
| The Andy Griffith Show: S3 E23, Andy Discovers America
(DVD Quality) Original Air Date: March 4, 1963 (Season 3, Episode 23). Opie's had it with his history homework, and misinterprets Andy's empathy as an excuse to skip it and lead his friends in revolt against their teacher, "Old Lady" Crump. When Miss Crump holds Andy responsible, he must find a way to motivate Opie and his pals. TRIVIA: The character of Helen Crump was supposed to be a one-shot. That is why they gave the character an unpleasant sounding name...
Keywords: Andy Griffith Show; Andy Griffith; Ronny Howard; Don Knotts; Frances Bavier; Aneta Corsaut; Barney Fife; Aunt Bee; Andy Taylor; 1960s; 1963; Classic TV; DVD Quality
Downloads: 17,461 |  |
| 1954 Episode of "The Pinky Lee Show" (Classic TV)
1954 episode of "The Pinky Lee Show", a kids program. Very fast-paced.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Kinescope; Rare; 16mm Film; Kids TV; Live TV; Retro TV; Rare TV; Vintage TV; Old Time Television; The Pinky Lee Show; 1954; '54; G Rated; Nostalgia; 50's; 1950's; Fifties; 50s; 1950s
Downloads: 19,561
Average rating: (8 reviews) |  |
| ''Annie Oakley'' - Santa Claus Wears a Gun
An episode of the series "Annie Oakley", which was popular with children. In this episode, A man who looks like Santa Claus is accused of being a crook. Season 3, episode 27, originally broadcast 2 December 1956.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Western; Annie Oakley; Gail Davis
Downloads: 382
Average rating: (2 reviews) |  |
| Grand Old Opry - 28/April/1956
Host: Carl Smith - Guests include: Buddy Ebsen, Chet Atkins, Collins Kids, The Jordanaires, June Carter, Flatt and Scruggs, Minnie Pearl, etc.
Keywords: Classic TV; 1950's Television; ABC; Kinescope; Live TV; Purina; Grand ole opry; 1956
Downloads: 18,168
Average rating: (8 reviews) |  |
| Andy Griffith The Bighouse
Andy Griffith Episode, The Bighouse
Keywords: Andy Griffith; Classic TV
Downloads: 19,257
Average rating: (5 reviews) |  |
| ''Where's Raymond'' - Misc episode
Corny & silly sitcom starring Ray Bolger, the highlight being a dance number. I'm certain someone will figure out the broadcast date soon. Note: Contains original commercials for Kem-Tone paint and Pall Mall cigarettes.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; Sitcom; Ray Bolger; Where's Raymond; The Ray Bolger Show; Early Television; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Comedy
Downloads: 677
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| P&G: Charmin Bath Tissue, 1970s (dmbb35408) - Duke University Libraries
Health and Beauty
Downloads: 154 |  |
| Classic Car Commercial: DeSoto
A classic car commercial for DeSoto, noting the importance of safety.
Keywords: Classic Car; Classic Cars; TV; Television; Classic Commercial; Classic Commercials; 50s; 50's; 1950s; 1950's; Fifties; Retro; Vintage; Nostalgia; Safety; DeSoto
Downloads: 10,503
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| No Time For Sergeants
No Time For Sergeants chronicles the comedic misadventures of a country bumpkin named Will Stockdale, brilliantly protrayed by Andy Griffith, who is drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II and assigned to the United States Army Air Forces. Andy Griffith went on to play the same character in the Broadway version and in a movie of the same name, which he became famous for and made him a star. No Time For Sergeants The U.S...
Keywords: US Steel Hour; Public Domain; Classic TV; Andy Griffith; Kinescope; Live TV; Live Television; Comedy; Television; 1955
Downloads: 41,832
Average rating: (6 reviews) |  |
| Barneys First Car
Andy Griffith ep Barneys First Car
Keywords: Andy Griffith; Classic TV
Downloads: 17,425
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| This Is Your Life Laurel And Hardy
This Is Your Life Laurel And Hardy This is The only time they appeared together on live television.
Keywords: This Is Your Life; Laurel and Hardy; Classic TV
Downloads: 55,460
Average rating: (2 reviews) |  |
| Post: Crispy Critters Cereal, 1960s (dmbb43605) - Duke University Libraries
Food and Beverage
Downloads: 169 |  |
| E. F. Hutton, 1970s-1980s (dmbb31633) - Duke University Libraries
Business and Financial Services
Downloads: 150 |  |
| General Foods: Gaines-Burgers, 1970s (dmbb47429) - Duke University Libraries
Food and Beverage
Downloads: 160 |  |
| Promo_Jetsons_ABC-TV_1963
Promo Jetsons ABC-TV 1963
Keywords: Promo; Jetsons; Classic TV
Downloads: 9,983
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| ''The Morey Amsterdam Show'' - 21 April 1949
Simple & unpretentious early television series, starring Morey Amsterdam and broadcast on the DuMont Network. Also appearing in this episode are Art Carney, singer Vic Damone, Jacqueline Susann (in an acting role) and dancers Mary Raye and Naldi. (if there's anything wrong with this upload, tell me and I'll correct it). (Note: the series previously aired on CBS. This is the first DuMont-aired episode)
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 1940s; 40s; Early Television; 1940s TV; 1940s Television; The Morey Amsterdam Show; Art Carney; Vic Damone; DuMont Television Network; DuMont Network; Early Television
Downloads: 844 |  |
| 1960 episode of 'Queen for a Day'
One of the few surviving episodes of "Queen for a Day", from 1960. One of the strangest shows ever to air on TV. Please note that most shows of the 60's were MUCH BETTER than this.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 60's; 60s; 1960's; 1960s; Sixties; Camp; Campy; Plan 9 from Outer Space; Unintentionally Hilarious
Downloads: 13,532
Average rating: (18 reviews) |  |
| The_Lone_Wolf_-_The_Murder_Story
Mike Lanyard is called in by a close friend of his, a psychiatrist, who has a patient with a serious problem: He claims he murdered a women! Did he kill her? Or is he crazy?? Louis Hayward as Mike Lanyard and guest-stars De Forrest Kelley and Michael Pate.
Keywords: The Lone Wolf; Louis Hayward; Michael Lanyard; De Forrest Kelley; Michael Pate; murder; psychiatrist
Downloads: 455
Average rating: (2 reviews) |  |
| The Andy Griffith Show: S3 E19, Class Reunion - (DVD Quality)
Air Date: February 4, 1963. At his high school class reunion, Andy finds that while memories may fade over time, some connections are never completely broken, and some hearts never completely heal. TRIVIA: Barney's full name is Bernard Milton Fife, contradicting his middle name being Oliver in "A Plaque for Mayberry" (4/3/1961). Thelma Lou is curiously absent during this episode. The class reunion episode from season six implies that Thelma Lou was a member of Andy and Barney's graduating class...
Keywords: The Andy Griffith Show; Andy Griffith Show; Andy Griffith; Don Knotts; Andy Taylor; Barney Fife; Class Reunion; Public Domain; Classic TV; 1963; 1960s
Downloads: 11,178 |  |
| Shasta soda commercial - Frankenstein
Soda commercial featuring everyone's favorite famous monster!
Keywords: commercial; Shasta; Frankenstein
Downloads: 20,272
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| The Adventures of Sir Lancelot - The Knight with the Red Plume
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot | Season 1, Episode 1
Keywords: The Adventures of Sir Lancelot; Action; Adventure; 1950s; Classic TV
Downloads: 4,448
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| Opie and the Spoiled Kid
Andy Griffith Episode, Opie and the Spoiled Kid
Keywords: Andy Griffith; Classic TV
Downloads: 12,623
Average rating: (2 reviews) |  |
| Black Brigade - Aaron Spelling
This well done TV Movie, starring Richard Pryor, Rosie Greer, Billy Dee Williams, and Stephen Boyd, depicts racist attitudes toward black soldiers in World War Two. Richard Pryor gives a fine performance as does the rest of the cast.
Keywords: action; drama; World War Two; Richard Pryor
Downloads: 45,125
Average rating: (4 reviews) |  |
| Carrier Pigeon
The Cisco Kid ep Carrier Pigeon
Keywords: Cisco Kid; The Cisco Kid; Pancho and Cisco; Classic TV
Downloads: 7,317
Average rating: (1 review) |  |
| Classic TV Commercial for a UNIVAC computer
A classic Television commercial for a UNIVAC computer. This commercial is from a 5 February 1956 CBS-TV telecast. It also promotes CBS-TV's weather service. Pretty cool commercial if you ask me.
Keywords: Classic TV; Television; 50s; 50's; 1950s; 1950's; Fifties; Computer; Computers; Vintage; Retro; Nostalgia; Remington Rand; CBS-TV
Downloads: 23,244
Average rating: (8 reviews) |  |
| P&G: Crest Toothpaste, 1970s (dmbb14208) - Duke University Libraries
Health and Beauty
Downloads: 115 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Bab-O cleaner (Ad 2)
Another animated commercial for Bab-O cleaner. This one features a cornball Cinderella theme. May have actually first aired in 1951.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Not edible
Downloads: 490 |  |
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