Post by Christopher Perry on Jun 7, 2012 11:13:17 GMT
BFI say:
We do not hold Top of the Pops 1/1/64 (this is a filmographic record on database), the same with the Simon Dee Show
(we have an untransmitted Simon Dee programme called Now and Then, not LWT).
Cucumber Castle 26/12/70 on film, not tape.
All of these Muffin the Mules are held on film.
No copy of Good Old Days 30/12/69.
The only 1967 TOTP they hold is
POP MUSIC. Boxing Day edition of the pop chart programme with hit records from
1967. Part 1 had been broadcast on previous day (not held by the Archive).
Billy Cotton introduced a cut version of this programme, in which he talked
about the inception of the series, for transmission on Channel 4 in 1988,
details of which are included at the end of the synopsis.
TOP OF THE POPS 67 main title with some shots of the dancing audience (00.16).
Very brief interview clips with Barry Gibb, talking about how the Bee Gees are
glad they moved to Britain (00.21); Bee Gees drummer Colin Peterson on flower
power (00.32), Robin Gibb on the incomprehensibility of The Beatles' song 'I
Am The Walrus' (00.38), Maurice Gibb saying how Scottish folk singer Angus
McBrandy will be the biggest thing in the next ten years (00.42), and Julie
Felix talks about how wonderful the Bee Gees are (00.47). Alan Freeman
introduces the Bee Gees, who perform 'Massachusetts' (03.04). Pete Murray
introduces some brief interview clips of celebrities talking about The Monkees
(03.21). Interview clips with Spencer Davis (03.23), Julie Felix (03.32), Dave
Clark (03.50) and Paul Jones (03.57). The Monkees perform 'I'm a Believer'. A
promotional film consisting of film clips from the group's television show
(06.35). Jimmy Savile wishes viewers a happy Boxing Day and introduces The
Rolling Stones, who perform 'Let's Spend The Night Together' (10.40). Freeman
introduces Long John Baldry who performs 'Let The Heartaches Begin, with
pronounced smooching among the audience members to accompany the song (14.10).
Murray introduces Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, who perform 'Zabadak!'
(18.22). Savile introduces Lulu, who performs 'Love Loves to Love Love'
(20.43). Murray introduces a compilation of brief interview clips with
celebrities talking about flower power (20.43). Brief interview clips with
Julie Felix (21.15), Spencer Davis (21.19), Jimmy Savile (21.26), Peter Noone
(21.28), Cilla Black (21.32), Val Doonican (21.34), Alan Price (21.39), and
Manfred Mann (21.51). Scott McKenzie, 'San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers
in Your Hair)'. McKenzie is heard on the soundtrack only, the song being
accompanied by film clips of hippies in San Francisco, including at a music
concert in a park, and footage of the 'Fourteen Hour Technicolor Dream' held at
Alexandra Palace in April 1967, including a brief shot of John Lennon (24.36).
Freeman introduces dance group The Gojos, comprised of four female dancers
wearing sparkly white hooded dresses and knee-length white boots, who perform
to 'Reflections' by Diana Ross and the Supremes [the group are only heard on
the soundtrack] (27.55). Savile introduces Cliff Richard performing 'All My
Love' (31.15). Murray introduces Procul Harum, who perform 'A Whiter Shade of
Pale' (35.44). Freeman introduces footage of The Beatles performing 'All You
Need Is Love'. McCartney, Lennon and Harrison are sitting on high chairs, while
Starr is on drums in the background. The audience, which includes Mick Jagger
(briefly seen singing along) are sitting cross-legged on the studio floor in
front of the group. Balloons spelling the word L O V E are on the set in the
background. During the latter part of the song, people wearing sandwich boards
bearing the words 'All You Need is Love' in various languages wander among the
audience. The Beatles are accompanied by an orchestra during the performance
(39.35). Savile introduces Engelbert Humperdinck performing 'The Last Waltz',
which includes shots of a waltzing couple superimposed over Humperdinck singing
(43.13). Freeman, Murray and Savile together close the programme (43.30).
Closing credits with the TOP OF THE POPS theme tune, superimposed over some
brief video clips, but accompanied mainly by shots of the audience dancing (45
mins 33 secs).
Notes: All songs were performed in the TOTP studio unless stated otherwise.
Traffic are billed in the 'Radio Times' as appearing on the programme, but they
do not appear.
The Archive also holds a copy of this programme when broadcast on Channel Four
on 31.12.1988 as part of an evening's tribute to Bill Cotton. The programme was
preceded by Cotton talking about how TOP OF THE POPS originated and was
initially recorded in studios in Manchester (1 min. 40 secs). The programme
that followed was a cut version of the above; the missing footage is as
follows. The opening interviews; The interviews about The Monkees. The Monkees
promotional film clip. Long John Baldry. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich.
Lulu. The interviews on flower power. The Gojos dance number. Engelbert
Humerdinck. The credits on this transmission were amended to omit the artists
not featured.
We do not hold Top of the Pops 1/1/64 (this is a filmographic record on database), the same with the Simon Dee Show
(we have an untransmitted Simon Dee programme called Now and Then, not LWT).
Cucumber Castle 26/12/70 on film, not tape.
All of these Muffin the Mules are held on film.
No copy of Good Old Days 30/12/69.
The only 1967 TOTP they hold is
POP MUSIC. Boxing Day edition of the pop chart programme with hit records from
1967. Part 1 had been broadcast on previous day (not held by the Archive).
Billy Cotton introduced a cut version of this programme, in which he talked
about the inception of the series, for transmission on Channel 4 in 1988,
details of which are included at the end of the synopsis.
TOP OF THE POPS 67 main title with some shots of the dancing audience (00.16).
Very brief interview clips with Barry Gibb, talking about how the Bee Gees are
glad they moved to Britain (00.21); Bee Gees drummer Colin Peterson on flower
power (00.32), Robin Gibb on the incomprehensibility of The Beatles' song 'I
Am The Walrus' (00.38), Maurice Gibb saying how Scottish folk singer Angus
McBrandy will be the biggest thing in the next ten years (00.42), and Julie
Felix talks about how wonderful the Bee Gees are (00.47). Alan Freeman
introduces the Bee Gees, who perform 'Massachusetts' (03.04). Pete Murray
introduces some brief interview clips of celebrities talking about The Monkees
(03.21). Interview clips with Spencer Davis (03.23), Julie Felix (03.32), Dave
Clark (03.50) and Paul Jones (03.57). The Monkees perform 'I'm a Believer'. A
promotional film consisting of film clips from the group's television show
(06.35). Jimmy Savile wishes viewers a happy Boxing Day and introduces The
Rolling Stones, who perform 'Let's Spend The Night Together' (10.40). Freeman
introduces Long John Baldry who performs 'Let The Heartaches Begin, with
pronounced smooching among the audience members to accompany the song (14.10).
Murray introduces Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, who perform 'Zabadak!'
(18.22). Savile introduces Lulu, who performs 'Love Loves to Love Love'
(20.43). Murray introduces a compilation of brief interview clips with
celebrities talking about flower power (20.43). Brief interview clips with
Julie Felix (21.15), Spencer Davis (21.19), Jimmy Savile (21.26), Peter Noone
(21.28), Cilla Black (21.32), Val Doonican (21.34), Alan Price (21.39), and
Manfred Mann (21.51). Scott McKenzie, 'San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers
in Your Hair)'. McKenzie is heard on the soundtrack only, the song being
accompanied by film clips of hippies in San Francisco, including at a music
concert in a park, and footage of the 'Fourteen Hour Technicolor Dream' held at
Alexandra Palace in April 1967, including a brief shot of John Lennon (24.36).
Freeman introduces dance group The Gojos, comprised of four female dancers
wearing sparkly white hooded dresses and knee-length white boots, who perform
to 'Reflections' by Diana Ross and the Supremes [the group are only heard on
the soundtrack] (27.55). Savile introduces Cliff Richard performing 'All My
Love' (31.15). Murray introduces Procul Harum, who perform 'A Whiter Shade of
Pale' (35.44). Freeman introduces footage of The Beatles performing 'All You
Need Is Love'. McCartney, Lennon and Harrison are sitting on high chairs, while
Starr is on drums in the background. The audience, which includes Mick Jagger
(briefly seen singing along) are sitting cross-legged on the studio floor in
front of the group. Balloons spelling the word L O V E are on the set in the
background. During the latter part of the song, people wearing sandwich boards
bearing the words 'All You Need is Love' in various languages wander among the
audience. The Beatles are accompanied by an orchestra during the performance
(39.35). Savile introduces Engelbert Humperdinck performing 'The Last Waltz',
which includes shots of a waltzing couple superimposed over Humperdinck singing
(43.13). Freeman, Murray and Savile together close the programme (43.30).
Closing credits with the TOP OF THE POPS theme tune, superimposed over some
brief video clips, but accompanied mainly by shots of the audience dancing (45
mins 33 secs).
Notes: All songs were performed in the TOTP studio unless stated otherwise.
Traffic are billed in the 'Radio Times' as appearing on the programme, but they
do not appear.
The Archive also holds a copy of this programme when broadcast on Channel Four
on 31.12.1988 as part of an evening's tribute to Bill Cotton. The programme was
preceded by Cotton talking about how TOP OF THE POPS originated and was
initially recorded in studios in Manchester (1 min. 40 secs). The programme
that followed was a cut version of the above; the missing footage is as
follows. The opening interviews; The interviews about The Monkees. The Monkees
promotional film clip. Long John Baldry. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich.
Lulu. The interviews on flower power. The Gojos dance number. Engelbert
Humerdinck. The credits on this transmission were amended to omit the artists
not featured.