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Doug Quick
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Television Oddities and Rejects-Part 2
Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to 2026 and another year of Central Illinois' On-Line Broadcast Museum. By the way, if you're keeping track, I'm entering the 24th year of documenting the History of Mid-Illinois Television, along with a select few radio stations from the region, the legendary major-market stations heard across Mid-Illinois, and I include analog automated radio history as well. To take us into the modern day, I offer a technical examination of all of the TV stations received across Mid-Illinois. I'm proud to say, there is no website like it for any other TV market in the country!
Here's what being included in the featured videos is now through January 24th. This week, I continue with a few TV oddities, along with some short-term series that began in 1959 and continued into the 1990s.
First up from 1959: a video of a pilot show starring William Shatner, who had a full plate of TV projects and was acting on Broadway during that era. Following that rare video, I follow with an even more rare Three Stooges sitcom from 1960!
We've been hearing a lot about “The Dick Van Dyke Show” around the 100th birthday of Danville, Illinois' Favorite Son, but there have also been tributes to Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle, and to his father, Carl's, involvement in the “DVD Show.” So I present the original pilot show for “Head of the Family,” which would become “The Dick Van Dyke Show” late the following year.
For comic strip and comic book fans of "The Phantom", we go back to a character created in 1938, who inspired a 1961 TV series that included a famous actress from the 1930s and '40s. On a related note, the next video combines a cartoon character with a live-action series called “Philbert (Three's a Crowd).”
I mentioned Dick Van Dyke earlier; the featured videos now include an episode from a series produced by Sheldon Leonard (who produced the original “Head of the Family” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show” series mentioned above) and starred Dick's brother, Jerry Van Dyke.
I stumbled across “Steve Martin's Best Special Ever,” and it blew me away! Produced by Lorne Michaels of “Saturday Night Live,” it also starred many cast members and featured a number of special guests.
St. Louis area native John Goodman tried his hand at a sitcom before he was cast in “Roseanne.” I present the pilot show, which has a mysterious title... is it this or that? I added another sitcom from 1994 that caught my attention. Because of my job in television broadcasting, I was either sleeping during prime time, working the morning shift, or working during prime time and unable to watch. This edition of “The Good Life” was new to me, airing on NBC in 1994, and marked the first appearance of Drew Carey as a character in a brilliant sitcom that starred stand-up comedian John Caponera.
The Classic Radio segments include some cold-weather air checks from St. Louis. One mentions the cold conditions in the gateway city, noting that heavy snow brought blizzard conditions right before Christmas in 1973. The second from January 1974, about a month later, and makes no mention of the weather, but you gotta know it was cold!
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Nero Wolf (1959) CBS unsold pilot
William Shatner
In case you missed this a couple of years ago, I present it again simply because of the cast, which included William Shatner, who seemed to have made a living doing nothing but pilot shows and guest appearances during much of the early half of the 1960s. Among his professional activities was the CBS-financed pilot “Nero Wolf,” which featured Kurt Kasznar as the overweight, sedentary private detective. The short-lived series was co-produced by Gordon Duff and Otis L. Guernsey, Jr., with Edwin Fadiman as executive producer. The episode above was directed by Tom Donovan and produced in Manhattan in March of 1959.
Shatner also guest-starred in two episodes of CBS's “Twilight Zone,” including the iconic episode “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” made in 1963. He also guest-starred in “The Outlaws” and in an episode of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” for NBC in 1960. The following year, he was on Broadway with “A Shot in the Dark.” He also did appearances in “Thriller ”for NBC, then the movie “Judgement at Nuremberg “ and “The Explosive Generation” in 1961. In 1963, he was in a series on ABC called “Channing” and back to CBS for an episode of “Route 66.”
The future Captain Kirk, from 1959 when he co-starred on "Nero Wolf" in 1959 in an unsold pilot show.
(YouTube screen grab)
He entered the television sci-fi genre with ABC's “The Outer Limits” but also on “The Reporter for CBS, and an episode of “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” in which he was a guest star with his future co-star Leonard Nimoy on “Star Trek.” In 1964, he was teamed with Adam West in a series pilot called “Alexander the Great.” That pilot didn't sell, but was later repackaged as a TV movie airing in 1968 that featured by then, the stars of “Batman” and “Star Trek.”
In 1965 he appeared on “12 O'Clock High” and then had the lead in “For the People” a legal drama in which his wife was played by Jessica Walter. It aired on CBS was was met with some pretty stiff competition and was cancelled after the thirteenth episode. It was that cancellation that allowed him to step in to the role that would define his career playing Captain James Tiberius Kirk on “Star Trek.”
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Three Stooges Scrapbook (1960) Unaired Pilot
The Three Stooges in a sitcom? Evidently so! This effort was totally unknown to me, and I grew up being a huge fan of the Stooges! It was written as a “show within a show” and showed the guys being evicted from their apartment, and seeking refuge in a rooming house owned by a mad inventor played by long-time Stooge adversary Emil Sitka. Despite being an unsold pilot, it was filmed in color, and this video is of excellent quality. It includes an animated segment in their fictional TV show.
After it was turned down by the networks, a black-and-white segment from the pilot above was used in the 1962 Stooge theatrical release, “The Three Stooges in Orbit,” which I saw as an 8-year-old at the Capitol Theater in Taylorville, Illinois. I remember it well!
The Three Stooges, Moe, Larry, and Curly Jo (left to right above: Curly Jo, Larry Fine, and Moe Howard) in a '59 Chevrolet convertible as part of their 1960 pilot show "The Three Stooges Scrapbook."
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WCIA Fall Promo 1981
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Head of the Family (1960) CBS Carl Reiner
As a “back door” birthday salute to Dick Van Dyke, and a remembrance for the son of the star of this unsold pilot, Carl Reiner, son Rob, and his wife, Michelle, I present the original pilot for what would end up being “The Dick Van Dyke Show.”
This pilot was produced by Sheldon Leonard and created by Carl Reiner. The cast included Carl Reiner as “Robbie” Petrie, Barbara Britton played his wife, Laura. The supporting cast members included Morty Gunty as Buddy, Sylvia Miles as Sally, and Barry Morgan as Richie. The Alan Sturdy character was played by Jack Wakefield and was later renamed Alan Brady. You might also notice that Rob's last name was pronounced differently as PEE-tree. It was changed to PET-tree for the “DVD Show.”
Barbara Britton as Laura Petrie and Carl Reiner as "Robbie" Petrie in "Head of the Family." Even though Reiner was playing a character based on his own life, Sheldon Leonard said it wasn't good enough and brought Dick Van Dyke in to star in the renamed series "The Dick Van Dyke Show."
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This unsold pilot was broadcast by CBS on July 19, 1960, as part of the anthology series that burned off the collection of unsold pilots bankrolled by the network, called “The Comedy Spot.”
The reworked and recast “Dick Van Dyke Show” premiered on October 3, 1961, and aired through September 7, 1966, a total of 158 episodes. It's been reported that all episodes, except four, were filmed before a live audience. The unsold pilot and the entire “Dick Van Dyke Show” would have aired over Mid-Illinois on WCIA, WMBD-TV, WTHI-TV, KHQA, and KMOX-TV.
What no one knew at the time was that "The Dick Van Dyke Show" was the eventual outcome of the pilot "Head of the Family," which was produced over a year before.
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The Phantom (1961) unsold pilot
Based on the Sunday newspaper comic strip and comic book character, this unsold pilot show was produced in 1961, 22 years after its first appearance in the Sunday newspaper comics.
This adventure series starred Roger Creed as “The Phantom” and features former film star Paulette Goddard (popular actress in the film "The Ghost Busters" with Bob Hope, former wife of Charlie Chaplin) and Lon Chaney, Jr. (played “the wolfman” and other Universal film monsters in the 1930s and 40s) and Richard Kiel (played villain “Jaws” in two James Bond films of the 1970s).
Little is known about this proposed series, other than it was never purchased by any sponsor, network, or television syndication company.
Roger Creed as "The Phantom" from 1961. This unsold pilot was based on the comic stip character created in 1938.
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Philbert (Three's a Crowd) (1963) Pilot
William Schallert
I'm a big fan of actor William Schallert, so when this 1963 production of “Philbert,” starring Mr. Schallert, came to my attention, I had to include it as a Featured Video. This series featured a blend of live-action and animation, with a live-action character played by William Schallert as a cartoonist, with his animated creation, a mischievous character named “Philbert.”
This was included along with a number of Warner Brothers westerns and modern-day detective series produced from the mid-1960s through the early 1960s. You might also recognize the concept used in a future NBC series from 1969-70 called “My World and Welcome To It” (produced by Sheldon Leonard-see “Head of the Family” above) that starred William Windom and was based on the writings of James Thurber.
This unsold pilot was directed by Richard Donner (“Superman” and many other films, TV series). This pilot show was shown in theaters as a short film before a feature and appears on a Looney Tunes DVD set, although there is no record of it ever being broadcast.
"Philbert" the animated co-star of the pilot series with the same name created by Warner Brothers Television.
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"Philbert" co-stars Joanna Barnes and William Schallert from the pilot episode above.
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William Schallert was one of the most active character actors in the business in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His acting career began in 1947 with the film “The Foxes of Harrow.” Later, he would become the president of the Screen Actors Guild. He has appeared in dozens of TV series, including “The Rifleman,” “Gunsmoke,” “Dobie Gillis,” “The Andy Griffith Show,” “The Partridge Family,” and had a co-starring role in “The Patty Duke Show.” He passed away in 2016, just six weeks after the death of his on-screen 1960s daughter, Patty Duke.
He was also the narrator of several ABC season-premiere promotional programs from the late 1960s into the 1970s, and, in my opinion, had one of the best voices for narration ever!
Here is one of the 1970 ABC promo features narrated by William Schallert. Click on the image to the left to watch.
(YouTube)
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Accidental Family (1967) NBC Jerry Van Dyke
After the popularity of Jerry Van Dyke on his brother's sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show," producer Sheldon Leonard sold NBC on the idea of having Jerry star in his own sitcom, "Accidental Family." This one followed the sitcom disaster "My Mother the Car." In this series, Jerry is a nightclub comedian, Jerry Webster, another TV widower with a young son, Sandy, played by Teddy Quinn. Jerry decided to buy a farm where his son could be raised away from the problems of the big city. He hired a farm manager, Sue Kramer, played by Lois Nettleton, a divorcee with a daughter, Tracy, played by Susan Benjamin.
In this episode, Jerry allows a con artist to talk him into digging up what is believed to be a gold stash buried on his farm by a bandit years before. This show was produced in color at Desilu Studios, although this video is in black and white. This episode aired on December 22, 1967, on NBC, airing across mid-Illinois on WICS, WICD, WEEK-TV, WGEM-TV, WTWO, and KSD-TV.
Jerry Van Dyke as Jerry Webster, a stand up comedian at nightclubs. He hires co-star Lois Nettleman as his farm manager. They both have kids from previous marriages.
(YouTube screen grab)
Steve Martin's Best
Show Ever
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Steve Martin-Best Show Ever (1981) NBC
Direct from several appearances on “Saturday Night Live,” Lorne Michaels produced a one-of-a-kind special starring Steve Martin called “Steve Martin's Best Show Ever.” Airing on November 25, 1981, it included many from the cast of “SNL”, including Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman, and others, along with Gregory Hines, Lauren Hutton, Lynn Redgrave, Eric Idle, Alan Zweibel, Emily Prager, and Don Pardo.
This was broadcast live from NBC's 30 Rock Studio 8H, home of “SNL”, and was historic as it was identified in 2024 as one of the “Top 30 Moments We Found Out an Actor Was a Great Dancer! That wasn't all, we also found out at that time that he wasn't only a banjo player, but could juggle and even rope like a cowboy!
This aired during Thanksgiving weekend on November 25, 1981, on NBC and was seen over Central Illinois on WICS, WICD, WEEK-TV, WTWO-TV, WGEM-TV, and KSDK.
One of the most impressive dance routines was performed live on television, featuring Gregory Hines and Steve Martin. Watch other impressive talents of Steve Martin in this NBC live special, "Steve Martin's Best Show Ever."
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“Don't Ask” or is it “Puppetman”? (1987) John Goodman
This John Goodman pilot came before he co-starred in Roseanne, which aired from 1988 to 1997. Goodman starred as a gay lawyer who allows a client and his kids to move into his and his son's home after the divorce of the client. It also stars Anthony La Paglia, Greg Pitts, Ellen Muth, Michael, and Charles Roman.
Little is known about this proposed series; in fact, the correct title isn't even known. Is it “Don't Ask” as it's called in the opening credits, or is it “Puppetman” as it's called on the YouTube video? Also, if you watch to the end, you'll notice it repeats the opening credits and the first few minutes of the show you just watched.
It is, though, a funny show. John Goodman is terrific! Check it out and wish it had become a series instead of “Roseanne!”
The YouTube Channel features many other failed pilot shows, making for some interesting viewing. Check it out here.
John Goodman (before "Roseanne") in a pilot called "Don't Ask" from 1987.
(YouTube screen grab)
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“The Bowman's” or “The Good Life” (1994) NBC John Caponera, Drew Carey
The pilot show was named “The Bowmans” but was changed once it was sold to NBC to “The Good Life,” and it is one funny show! Why didn't this last? Who can tell? If you watch it, though, you'll enjoy it. It stars comedian John Caponera, and if you watch long enough, you'll see Drew Carey. This hilarious NBC sitcom from the 1990s aired from January 3 through April 12, 1994, and was seen across Mid-Illinois on WICS, WEEK-TV, WTWO-TV, WGEM-TV, and KSDK.
This isn't to be confused with the 1970s sitcom “The Good Life,” which starred Larry Hagman, Donna Mills, and David Wayne.
The 1994 series starred John Caponera (a real-life stand-up comedian) as a warehouse manager, John Bowman, Eve Gordon as his wife, Maureen; Shay Astar as his daughter, Melissa; Jake Patellis as Paul; Justin as the youngest son, Bob. Drew Carey co-starred as his co-worker Drew and Monty Hoffman as co-worker Tommy.
This short-term NBC comedy aired on WICS, WICD, WEEK-TV, WTWO-TV, WGEM-TV, and KSDK.
Drew Carey and John Caponera in the pilot called "The Bowmans." When it finally aired on NBC, it was called "The Good Life," and it ran from January through April of 1994.
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Previously on Videos of the Week...
If you've missed any of the "Videos of the Week" or "Classic Radio" recordings, you'll find them here. Unfortunately, there's no written narrative to go along with each. You have to visit each week for that.
Classic Radio
KXOK (1961) Complete Air Check
Chun King Chow Mein Hour (1962) ABC
Fractured Fairy Tales (1959-60) NBC Jay Ward Productions
The Jetsons (1962) ABC "A Date With Jet Screamer"
I'm Dickens, He's Fenster (1962) ABC Pilot
McHale's Navy (1962) Pilot "An Ensign for McHale"
McHale's Navy Blooper Reel (1960s) ABC Universal Studios
Turn On (1969) Never Shown Episode 2
Turn On (1969) Never Shown Episode 3
Classic Radio
WLS 890AM Chicago (1987) Larry Lujack Part 1
WLS 890AM Chicago (1987) Larry Lujack
The Joey Bishop Show (1968) ABC
The Dick Cavett Show (1970) ABC
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1976) NBC
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1981) NBC
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) NBC
The Late Show with David Letterman (1993) CBS
CLASSIC RADIO
WDWS, 1400AM, Champaign, IL (2021) Brian Barnharrt
WNNS, 98.7FM, Springfield, IL (1981)
Bewitched (1964) Scene from the First Episode
Bewitched (1964) Opening Credits
The Munsters Unaired pilot in color
The Munsters (1964) First Broadcast Episode
Addams Family (1964) ABC First Episode
Alf (1988) NBC "Can I Get A Witness?"
The Invaders (1968) ABC Final Episode
The Outer Limits (1963) ABC Episode Synopsis
War of the Worlds (1938) CBS Radio
The Ed Sullivan Show-The Beatles (1964) CBS Feb 9, 1964
The Ed Sullivan Show-The Beatles (1964) CBS Feb 16, 1964
The Ed Sullivan Show-The Beatles (1964) CBS Feb 23, 1964
The Ed Sullivan Show-The Beatles (1964) CBS Sept 12, 1965
The Late Show with David Letterman (2009) CBS
Our Fair Beatles (1964) WISH-TV Indianapolis
Follow the Beatles (1964) British TV Documentary
A Hard Day's Night Intro (1968) NBC
A Hard Day's Night (1964) The Movie
The Music of Lennon and McCartney (1965) Granada TV
The Beatles Cartoon TV Series (1965-66) ABC Saturday
KXOK (1965) Johnny Rabbitt awards Beatles Tix
As these are seasonal, the Thanksgiving and Christmas links have been removed.
The Phil Silvers Special (1960) CBS The Slowest Gun in the West
High School USA (1984) NBC-one showing
Out of Time (1988) NBC TV Movie
Lookwell (1991) NBC pilot, Adam West
Heat Vision and Jack (1999) FOX Pilot
Time Tunnel (2002) unaired pilot
Classic Radio
WDBR Springfield, IL (1974) Rich Styles
WDBR Springfield, IL (1976) Rich Styles
Nero Wolf (1959) unsold pilot William Shatner
Three Stooges Scrapbook (1960) Unaired Pilot
Head of the Family (1960) Carl Reiner
The Phantom (1961) unsold pilot
Philbert (Three's a Crowd) (1963) William Schallert
Accidental Family (1967) NBC Jerry Van Dyke
Steve Martin-Best Show Ever (1981) NBC
“Don't Ask” or is it “Puppetman”? (1987) John Goodman
“The Bowman's” or “The Good Life” (1994) NBC John Caponera, Drew Carey
Classic Radio
KSHE (1974) Crestwood/St. Louis, MO
Next Regular Update January 24
Work has already begun on February's TV Time Capsule, as I plan on a salute to a a broadcast personality that would have turned 100 years old in January.
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KSLQ (1973) St. Louis, MO
This aircheck is from December 1973, during a particularly bad night of weather in the St. Louis area. Not only was it very cold, but it also brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions right before the Christmas holiday.
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KSHE (1974) Crestwood/St. Louis, MO
This audio/video is from January of 1974 and features a nearly complete recording of the station recorded from my hometown, over 115 miles from the 100,000-watt transmitter of KSHE. Some signal dropouts were edited from the original recording. It was recorded late at night.
