Joe Franklin, New York TV Talk Show Pioneer, Dies at 88

[marv2]

Just about every Motown act that played NYC appeared on his program.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/joe...d=ansvariety11

[milven]

The article that you posted says that the show was known for its odd mix of B- and C-list guests and the occasional A-lister, along with quirky New Yorkers from all walks of life.

Back in 1962 he had a quirky C lister New Yorker on wearing a weird get up made up mostly of second hand clothes. He thought her talent was great and had her on several times. She later became an A lister and was named Barbra Streisand.

I enjoyed his show and even liked his messy surroundings.

[Soul Sister]

Sweet man, R.I.P. Joe Franklin.

He interviewed Jimmy on his television show in 1987, I have the footage, it's amazing.
He even went to catch Jimmy's show.

S.S.
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[marv2]

Sweet man, R.I.P. Joe Franklin.

He interviewed Jimmy on his television show in 1987, I have the footage, it's amazing.
He even went to catch Jimmy's show.

S.S.
***

Sister, Joe Franklin was a NYC staple back in the day. When he had you on his show, it allowed you to been seen by roughly a million people immediately.