Esther Phillips sings "And I Love Him" lighting director Barney Stewart Soupy Sales sings "It's My Ego" (Her composition "Bennie's Song" was used in Bring During the seventies, Claudia Lennear was a musical pioneer who sang background vocals across the genres on stage and on recordings with Ike and Tina Turner, Allen Toussaint, the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, George Harrison, Elton John, Steven Stills, Taj Mahal, and many others. She was an actress, known for The Dark Forest (2014), Guys Choice (2007) and Byte Me: 20 Hottest Women of the Web (2008). (28Mar71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. She was also a VIP guest on the talk shows of Johnny Carson, Joey Bishop, Mike Douglas, and Merv Griffin. Rudy Webb production business manager Oliver Babirad Lionel Hampton [15], On December 15, 1976, McNair's third husband, Chicago businessman Rick Manzie, was murdered in their Las Vegas mansion. Her colleagues were Martha Quinn, Mark J. Goodman, Alan Hunter and J.J. Jackson. Art Metrano Tell us what you think about this feature. LOS ANGELES - 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, her sister said Monday. In due course Hal put me on a case in which, he explained, the client was a wealthy Nevada businessman whose wife had been won over by Werner Erhard. The client wanted to get the goods on Werner and est. Their property is now an apartment complex. Barbara sings "Our Day Will Come," "Walk Right In" and 24Oct1970 "In the late 60s Barbara made a choice to scout out acting roles, hoping to parlay her singing success into a movie career. 07Feb1971 (10Jan71 Chicago WGN-9) She was Music (Singer) by profession. Barbara's love of performing continued even in lesser venues -- cabaret clubs, cruise ships, special events and even retirement centers in Florida -- still sporting her stunning looks and vocal sparkle. She has been married to Bert Stratford since 1969. (18Apr71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. She was previously married to William Taylor, Jr., Chuck Traynor and Doug Chapin. singer-actor Frankie Avalon certain episode of a particular series coincided with a key Highlights: impressionist Rich Little Directed by David Lean Jayne Marie Mansfield was born on November 8, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, USA. Millions of dollars were at stake. The Dillards perform "Rainmaker". O.C. Announcer, Ronald Long [12] The Barbara McNair Show The Sarah Miles is an English actress whose career flourished during the Swinging Sixties and in the early Seventies. [02] The Barbara McNair Show talent co-ordinator Sheldon Schultz Nicole Austin was born in 1979 in Palos Verdes, California. 22Nov1970 comics Norm Crosby and Larry Wilde This guide may be distributed and copied freely, in its entirety, for personal Return to The The training consisted of a weekend of humiliation (trainees werent allowed to go to the bathroom) and culty jargon advising that you could complete your past and find your own space and make your life work not by changing society but by changing your own outlook. Jack Carter associate director Patricia Berlly Pat O'Brien Songs include (04Apr71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. O.C. 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. Blackwood's MTV tenure lasted 1981-1986. 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. 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. 11:30pm) Smith & Barbara sing, "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" (07Feb71 Chicago WGN-9) guests She is a producer, known for Your Mommy Kills Animals! video tape editor Keith Robinson 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. Ethel Waters sings, "Partners with God" Melonie Haller is known for Hollywood 90028 (1973) and Welcome Back, Kotter (1975). Guests She got her start on Broadway in 1963 when she took over for actress Dianne Carroll in the musical No Strings. He said it was in the nature of $50,000 which was a shock to me, Miss McNair said. Kristine was raised on a small self-sufficient farm in upstate New York. The man who shot her had been misled. guests folk singer Josh White Jr. sings, "Early Morning Rain" And who did his friend, fellow Chicago Outfit associate Tony Spilotro, suspect committed the gangland-style hit? Barbara McNair "After Today," "If I Ruled the World," "Oliver" medley. Barbara McNair sings "I Feel and Song Comin' On," "Son of a Preacher Man," "I Can't Stop Loving You". She was American by nationality. comedian Ronnie Martin Officers found no signs of forced entry, struggle or burglary, and all the doors and windows were locked. (1970) and The Organization (1971). 03Oct1970 Scoey Mitchell 29Nov1970 (rerun 20Jun71) Est was a subsidiary of the Saratoga Restaurant Equipment Co., which these ladies also owned. [16] Mafia boss-turned-FBI-informant Jimmy Fratianno later claimed in his book The Last Mafioso that Manzie had been a Mafia associate who tried to put a contract on the life of a mob-associated tax attorney with whom he had a legal dispute. If so please e-mail The Classic TV Archive - see 24Jan1971 Lou Rawls 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). impressionist Rich Little 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. Green & Banks perform, "Blackbird" (03Jan71 Chicago WGN-9) Vickie Lawrence sings, "And I'll Go" impressionist Rich Little guests [25] The Barbara McNair Show guests singer Joanie Sommers 08Nov1970 Chicago WGN-9) The Rascals perform, "People Got to Be Free" 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. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. guests O.C. 11:30pm) 6:30pm) Sonny & Cher 21Jun1970 (possible rerun) executive consultant Hal Ross Comedian Marty Allen She portrayed Sidney Poitier's wife in They Call Me Mister Tibbs! Gee Its Nice Your State is Blue, the War on Abortions Still Coming for You. 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. 25Apr1971 11:30pm) Barbara & Rudy sing, "Homeward Bound" [18] Into her 70s, McNair resided in the Los Angeles area, playing tennis and skiing to keep in shape and touring on occasion. No one was ever arrested for the slaying. [20] The Barbara McNair Show [23] The Barbara McNair Show 11:30pm) guests She developed a Actress | 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. McNair posed nude for Playboy in the October 1968 issue. Highlights: Asked how she obtained spending money, Miss McNair replied, I would inform Mr. Margolis I needed money, he would ask how much and have it deposited at Union Bank in Los Angeles. Let us know. 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. Among the publications Merryman has posed for pictorials in are "Playboy," Carrie Leigh was born on August 25, 1963 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Musical Highlights: (04Jul71 New York, WOR-9, 9pm) Barbara sings, "On a Wonderful Day Like Today" and a Guys and Dolls medley. Friendly Persuasion Brook Benton sings, "Don't It Make You Want to Go Home?" The Dillards perform "Rainmaker". Actress | Her last marriage was to Charles Blecka in 2006, to whom she was married at the time of her death. Barbara Jean McNair [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] (March 4, 1934 - February 4, 2007) was an American singer and theater, television, and film actress. Her father, a British Royal Air Force pilot, was killed in WWII. 2.02 [27] The Barbara McNair Show guests guests 9pm) Fay Stender, representing Jane, charged that Maxs donation was a sham and a fraud, orchestrated by Margolis to put the asset out of Janes reach. Charles Nelson Reilly Their longest marriage was 8 years to Jack Rafferty. The Barbara McNair Show (1969-1971) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Jorn H. Winther . Corinne Clry was born on March 23, 1950 in Paris, France. She is an actress, known for End Game (2009), Hack! singer Thelma Houston Ian and Sylvia sing, "Shinbone Alley" 1986),Charles Blecka (m. 1992-2007) Birth name: Barbara Jean McNair Home town: . fashion co-ordination Joan Sutton Barbara sings, "Once in a Lifetime" 15Feb1970 (rerun 12Sep70) confirmed She is an actress, known for Terminal Island (1973), The Incredible Hulk (1977) and Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971). (22Nov70 (KTLA-5, Los Angeles, Sun. Maybe it was a Country music theme (18Jul71 New York WOR-9, 9pm) Edward Bear (rock group) Isela Vega was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico on November 5, 1939. The Clingers He said he had never been asked.. sings, "Wichita Lineman" & "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream" He may also have been looking for ammunition he could use to extricate himself from Margoliss control. 26Oct1969 (rerun 26Apr70 Chicago WGN-9) 2.29 [54] The Barbara McNair Show (06Jun71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, early Mon 12am) google_ad_height = 90; 10May1970 (rerun 19Jul70) (09May71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, early Mon 12am) /* 728x90, created 6/7/09 */ [16] The Barbara McNair Show The Righteous Brothers perform a Ray Charles medley. McNair's professional career began in music during the late 1950s, singing in the nightclub circuit. guests The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. corrections, episode titles, air dates, production numbers, directors, writers, Sun 9pm) Her parents' marriage ended when she was four years old and Tippi brought Melanie to Los Angeles to get a new start. By who? (10Apr71 Worchester, WSMV-27, Sat. She is an actress and writer, known for SCTV Network (1981), Maniac Mansion (1990) and Love Me Deadly (1972). 20Dec1970 The Cowsills perform, "Blowin' in the Wind" Guests She was an actress, known for Nashville (1975), Desert Hearts (1985) and California Split (1974). Barbara McNair Personal Life, Relationships and Dating McNair was married five times and had no children. The perks, working for Lipset, were phenomenal. Steve Allen 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. Lee Meredith was born on October 22, 1947 in River Edge, New Jersey, USA. 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. Carlos Montoya performs. Hank Thompson, google_ad_client = "pub-4955165530873922"; Classic TV Archive Home Page Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge. singer Bobby Darin Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart perform, "I Want to Be Free"and "I'll Blow Highlights: Shane Barbi was born on April 2, 1963 in San Diego, California, USA. 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