Being a railroad engineer myself, all those railroad songs are a source of pride. No matter how important or glamorous another person's job is, I can always say: "How many songs have been written about doctors, lawyers or bankers?"
What a great wholesome salute to John Henry and the railroads. When entertainment was king, so much wonderful music honoring the working man and woman as positive role models that built our great Country. Great admiration for Mitch Miller and his gang top quality entertainment. So glad the Greatest Generation was captured on film this brings back so many wonderful memories.
As one of the first generation of baby boomers to grow up in front of the television, watching this has been a wonderful trip into the past reminding me of my favorite TV shows and the memories I made with loved ones who died long ago. I wish there was a website of personal memories of the individuals who made up these large musical numbers who could dish on what it was like to produce a TV show like this at that time.
To cindeebleu... I know what you mean. I'm 72 and I have so many memories of early TV. I miss my family from back then; my parents, my friends, things we did, and of course - TV.
Part three has some wonderful songs, harmony is something special and brings back wonderful memories for me from my childhood, just loved watching The Mitch Miller Show back then and now I am enjoying it again today.... Thanks for posting this show, I am singing along with all these songs after all these years and I haven't forgetting a word, wow, now that is something that amazes me... Thanks for posting.
This is a strange concept for a TV program - a bunch of men standing around singing, which you were supposed to "sing along" with, at home. And yet it was a big hit. I watched it myself.
I wish I'd had one of those early reel-to-reel video tape recorders back then, so I COULD have recorded some of those shows (including "SING ALONG WITH MITCH"), 'Baritone'. But I was 8 years old at the time this was telecast, and very few people HAD those crude black and white video tape recorders, as they cost around $1000 each. I remember watching these Friday repeats in the spring of '66, though...
This period was the beginning of the end for these great shows. With the execs wanting to be more "HIP". This changed reached a climax in '71 when CBS decided to get rid of it's "Ol' timer's " shows like Lassie, Ed Sullivan, Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, Gomer Pyle, Hee Haw, Mayberry & Hogan's Heroes. Also in '71 Prime time changed (from 7:30 to 8:00PM) And the cigarette band went int effect. So 1962-1972 probably saw TV's biggest changes ever. I'm glad for what was preserved!
At 6:26 is a rare (in 1966 prime-time) "in-house" promo for NBC's Saturday night schedule {for "tomorrow night"}, and it's all REPEATS; "FLIPPER" {"Flipper's Hour Of Peril" [10/9/65]}, "I DREAM OF JEANNIE", the ONLY prime-time show on the network airing in black & white ["My Hero?", the second episode of the series, and an amusing one [9/25/65]}, and "GET SMART" {"Diplomat's Daughter", featuring "The Craw" ("Not 'Craw"! 'Claw!' 'CLAW'!!") [9/25/65]}, and a vintage 1955 Jimmy Stewart movie...
Yes he seems very gregarious and having a great time in front of the camera…it’s funny how some people just stand out especially with this group…one of my favorite scenes is another show with the great Johnny Carson…
Noticeable in Mitch Miller's "singalongs" was that everyone sang -- except the girls! From this era of music developed one named Ray Conniff who's genius for using both women and men singing fabulous music aroused great responses. Miller missed a terrific opportunity in his shows by featuring only "glee club" performances. I collected several of his record albums that contained large printed words so we could sing along at home! Karakoke and we didn't know the word. Thanks for posting.
Back then, you could have put a gun to my head & I wouln't have watched 'The Mitch Miller Show', too square man! But, today I appreciate what a great show this was, I love it.
Yes, I remember Saturday Night at the Movies when NBC would show those old Paramount Pictures films from the late 40's and 50's., including Martin & Lewis comedies. Enjoyed that period very much.
It's sad to think that Mitch died today at the age of 99. This show was one of my favorites growing up in the 1960s. This was when TV shows were entertaining. Just think, today we have reality TV shows that are nothing but garbage compared to these old variety shows.
No, this one has Wally Cox. Sorry for the long delay in this but have yet to convert to DVD then to a correct file for uploading to CZcams. For old guys like me it's a process that is overly complicated.
Being a railroad engineer myself, all those railroad songs are a source of pride. No matter how important or glamorous another person's job is, I can always say: "How many songs have been written about doctors, lawyers or bankers?"
What a great wholesome salute to John Henry and the railroads. When entertainment was king, so much wonderful music honoring the working man and woman as positive role models that built our great Country. Great admiration for Mitch Miller and his gang top quality entertainment. So glad the Greatest Generation was captured on film this brings back so many wonderful memories.
A true legend. Can never be duplicated today.
As one of the first generation of baby boomers to grow up in front of the television, watching this has been a wonderful trip into the past reminding me of my favorite TV shows and the memories I made with loved ones who died long ago. I wish there was a website of personal memories of the individuals who made up these large musical numbers who could dish on what it was like to produce a TV show like this at that time.
To cindeebleu... I know what you mean. I'm 72 and I have so many memories of early TV. I miss my family from back then; my parents, my friends, things we did, and of course - TV.
@@thomasklugh4345 I'm 73 and I understand completely
I still love this show even in 2021!!!
good stuff, watched this as a child,1963. in south philly
always something worth watching!always someting worth listening to!great things!
What a great gig. That's a whole lot of singers and musicians they employed
Heureux retour dans mon enfance...quelles voix et musique....après 50 ans!!!
How did they sound so dynamic and full? Great stuff.
My vivid childhood memories start right here with this television show. Good memories here :):):):):) Love the post Thanx.
Part three has some wonderful songs, harmony is something special and brings back wonderful memories for me from my childhood, just loved watching The Mitch Miller Show back then and now I am enjoying it again today.... Thanks for posting this show, I am singing along with all these songs after all these years and I haven't forgetting a word, wow, now that is something that amazes me... Thanks for posting.
Mr. Mitch was a family friend...my sister and I were over the moon...when we got to meet him...
This show was definitely corny, square, and completely enjoyable.
Man, how I loved this show as a tyke.
Mitch was/is way cool! He's da man!
This is a strange concept for a TV program - a bunch of men standing around singing, which you were supposed to "sing along" with, at home. And yet it was a big hit. I watched it myself.
smashing dashing happy songs form long gone times
I wish I'd had one of those early reel-to-reel video tape recorders back then, so I COULD have recorded some of those shows (including "SING ALONG WITH MITCH"), 'Baritone'. But I was 8 years old at the time this was telecast, and very few people HAD those crude black and white video tape recorders, as they cost around $1000 each. I remember watching these Friday repeats in the spring of '66, though...
This period was the beginning of the end for these great shows. With the execs wanting to be more "HIP". This changed reached a climax in '71 when CBS decided to get rid of it's "Ol' timer's " shows like Lassie, Ed Sullivan, Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, Gomer Pyle, Hee Haw, Mayberry & Hogan's Heroes. Also in '71 Prime time changed (from 7:30 to 8:00PM) And the cigarette band went int effect. So 1962-1972 probably saw TV's biggest changes ever. I'm glad for what was preserved!
At 6:26 is a rare (in 1966 prime-time) "in-house" promo for NBC's Saturday night schedule {for "tomorrow night"}, and it's all REPEATS; "FLIPPER" {"Flipper's Hour Of Peril" [10/9/65]}, "I DREAM OF JEANNIE", the ONLY prime-time show on the network airing in black & white ["My Hero?", the second episode of the series, and an amusing one [9/25/65]}, and "GET SMART" {"Diplomat's Daughter", featuring "The Craw" ("Not 'Craw"! 'Claw!' 'CLAW'!!") [9/25/65]}, and a vintage 1955 Jimmy Stewart movie...
I remember the fat guy with the moustache. He always seemed to stand out. He was having such a good time.
Yes he seems very gregarious and having a great time in front of the camera…it’s funny how some people just stand out especially with this group…one of my favorite scenes is another show with the great Johnny Carson…
That Gilbert & Sullivan number at the end was delightful!
thank you for thios series of mitch,, brought a few tears of happy cheer to this old man!
For those who don't know, a gandy dancer is a worker who maintains the tracks for the railroad. They work in groups to keep the tracks in good shape.
And for those who know, gandies are pretty much the same...
My dad loved this show!!!
I used to watch this show with my parents as a kid.
Noticeable in Mitch Miller's "singalongs" was that everyone sang -- except the girls! From this era of music developed one named Ray Conniff who's genius for using both women and men singing fabulous music aroused great responses. Miller missed a terrific opportunity in his shows by featuring only "glee club" performances.
I collected several of his record albums that contained large printed words so we could sing along at home! Karakoke and we didn't know the word.
Thanks for posting.
there was a beauty contest and all the men lost. but they sure made beautiful harmony.
I very seldom missed this show, which came to us through WCSH6 from Portland, ME.
Excellent performance
It brings back wonderful memories
The railroad tunes are catchy
I remember "Saturday Night At The Movies"....I first saw "The Day the Earth Stood Still" at my Grandmother's house
Back then, you could have put a gun to my head & I wouln't have watched 'The Mitch Miller Show', too square man! But, today I appreciate what a great show this was, I love it.
Mitch Miller & Lawrence Welk were my parents favorite shows and us kids were forced to watch before the cowboy shows came on, UGH.
Add Gunsmoke and you would be right in my parents living foom!!!! Family time!
Great Miller segments; I have a color tape I should upload segments from that.
Yes, please upload the color tape
Mitch was/is way cool! He's da man!
Maybe it was a simpler time.
Mitch looks like Ming the merciless
NBC 'The Full Color Network" commercials are in black and white LOL
My Dad also loved this show......
It was at the end of the show. Mitch's instrumentals always included the accordion as one of the lead instruments.
I haven't seen that "Saturday Night At The Movies" opening for so many years - and it looks so familiar.
Yes, I remember Saturday Night at the Movies when NBC would show those old Paramount Pictures films from the late 40's and 50's., including Martin & Lewis comedies. Enjoyed that period very much.
I so wish that this could be restored !
My Dad worked in the mines for yellow cake as he called it
It's sad to think that Mitch died today at the age of 99. This show was one of my favorites growing up in the 1960s. This was when TV shows were entertaining. Just think, today we have reality TV shows that are nothing but garbage compared to these old variety shows.
Hey, this was a reality show - and a really scary one, too - this is what my mother wanted the world to be like.
Nothing wrong your mother thinking like that completely normal
3:50
The opening theme was "Let Me Hear A Melody"
Thanks Scott!
He called me a colorful person though sometimes peculiar child lol I suppose I am after all
No, this one has Wally Cox. Sorry for the long delay in this but have yet to convert to DVD then to a correct file for uploading to CZcams. For old guys like me it's a process that is overly complicated.
Good Time Music
...mon frère alors agé de 19 ans affectionnait Mitch Miller....moi j en'avais que 8 ans!!!
Ma-gni-fi-que!!!!
Holy cows your right.
Is that the one with George Burns?
Please upload, thanks.
Mitch Ming !
does anyone know where i can find this song John Herny by Mitch miller and the gang thanks
@georgef1776
Nothing "scary" about this-this is real talent & entertainment.
I kinda wish I could watch this is 1080p HD... sadly the original footage is likely not much better quality than this video.
What is the name of this song? 3:50
The Gandys' Dancers Ball.
@imusfan48 -- Square then, cool now.
Actually I was just thinking how good it was and how bad it was at the same time.
R I P
This show is surprisingly entertaining when viewed on LSD
NAMASTE
More like Lenin.
Not really. Mitch wasn't extremely ugly like Lenin
Just looking for Coach Andy Reid and Jake from State Farm to confirm silly and overrated.