The Clay Cole Show [[1960's TV)

[jsmith]

The Clay Cole Show [[1959–1968) was a music television show based in New York that seemed to be quite innovative but didn't really garner as much praise as say 'American Bandstand'.
The show had a few variations in name and when the original station that broadcast it [[WNTA-TV) was sold in 1963, it moved over onto WPIX-TV.
There it lasted for another 6 years and helped usher in the 'British Invasion' [[I believe that the Who and Rolling Stones made their US TV debuts on the show).
BUT IN ADDITION ........ the show staged a full 1 hour long Motown Special that was said to be quite groundbreaking at the time [[for US TV).

When Clay Cole took a break from presenting the show [[to have a short holiday) recording artists such as Skip Cunningham were brought in as replacement hosts [[August 65). Clay didn't like the way pop music was going by 68 and so quit the show. It seems that just about all the tapes were wiped many years ago, so little evidence remains today of its content.

Anyone here remember the show & any highlights they'd care to share ?
BUT MY MAIN QUESTION IS ........ when was the Motown Special staged & who appeared live on that show ??

[jsmith]

Clay Cole ..........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp5VLJXUb_s

Skip Cunningham [[who cut for Kapp in 1961 & 20th Century Fox in 1965) ......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABoseaNBorY

[jsmith]

Skip Cunningham does Motown ..........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3YFeELgW4I

[jsmith]

Clay Cole also hosted live shows back then .........

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[imnokid]

I recall watching the Clay Cole show, but not with any clarity.

[jsmith]

Clay Cole, off the back of his DJing & TV show, got to appear in a film and had some 45's out .....

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He was also MC for a week long package put on at the Apollo Theatre in 1961 .... this starring Chubby Checker, the Drifters, the Isley Bros & more.
Not bad for a young white guy !!!

Clay Cole had started out as a child actor before getting into DJing & MCing.
He quit the show in December 1967, disillusioned with the way pop music was going. He handed over to a new host and it became 'the Peter Martin Show'.

[jsmith]

Done some more checking on-line & it seems likely that the Motown Special was screened around February 1967. Cole & his TV crew were due to visit Detroit to film interviews with Motown execs & artists that January ........
The usual format of his show was to have 5 or so live acts on and break up their performances with shots of kids dancing in the studio to some of the latest records.
I guess that for the Motown Special, some live acts were in the NY studio, Motown 45 cuts were played off records for the studio dancers and taped footage from the Detroit visit was also used.

Pity that a copy of that show doesn't seem to still exist.

[marv2]

Here's Clay with the Isley Brothers in 1959:

[jsmith]

Great photo Marv2.
Guess that was taken when the group were appearing on his TV show to promote "Shout" [[which was released at the end of August 59).

[Zantellor]

The Clay Cole Motown show had appearances by The Temptations, The Marvelettes, Chris Clark, R.Dean Taylor . and I cannot remember who else.I recall seeing Flo Ballard solo on the show but cannot recall if it was Peter Martin or Clay Cole hosting at the time.Tammi Terrell also appeared solo at one pointI wish there were tapes available

[marv2]

Great photo Marv2.
Guess that was taken when the group were appearing on his TV show to promote "Shout" [[which was released at the end of August 59).

Thanks Jsmith. A bit of trivia the Isleys and Clay Cole were all from Ohio!

[marv2]

The Clay Cole Motown show had appearances by The Temptations, The Marvelettes, Chris Clark, R.Dean Taylor . and I cannot remember who else.I recall seeing Flo Ballard solo on the show but cannot recall if it was Peter Martin or Clay Cole hosting at the time.Tammi Terrell also appeared solo at one pointI wish there were tapes available

Hey Mike buddy, how are you?

[Soul Sister]

I went to Palisades Amusement Park everyday the summer Clay was doing his T.V. show there, sometimes went by the show.
My cousin's & I made him a birthday cake, he signed my album of his. Lots of memories shared with him before he passed.

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[Soul Sister]

More Clay ~
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[Soul Sister]

Clay put out a book before he passed:
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[Soul Sister]

More...............
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Those were some great childhood days!
S.S.
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[jsmith]

Soul Sister, when was that live show at the Paramount staged; 1963 / 64 ?
How did it work when a film & live show were both featured on the same theatre show back in the day ??
I guess the film was shown first, then there was a 10 - 15 minute 'comfort break' before the live show started .... is that correct ???
If so, it must have made for a long night [[4 hours in length I'd guess & needing a start before 7pm).

[Soul Sister]

jsmith,
Sorry I wasn't at the show you posted. I have been to a live taping of a stage show or two, the best was James Brown at the Apollo. They filmed the show just the way it was always presented, I mean the acts just did their thing and the show was taped not like today with all the big production to make it perfect for t.v. as in the PBS specials or any t.v. show today for that matter. No breaks. In the case of James Brown being at the Apollo for a week straight they taped actually several days maybe used the best footage from them. No breaks, no hair, no make-up, no big production just raw as it was.

OH! Re-reading your post, lol, if you meant shown a film the same day as the live show, I don't remember ever seeing that. They were probably actually on different days as far as the Paramount goes.

The Apollo had four or five shows a day but I don't remember all the theaters having that many. Some may have, it was sooo long ago, lol.

S.S.
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[misty]

At the Regal in Chicago, it was the film first [[usually terrible) then the show. Film/show. Weekdays there'd be 3 shows, weekends 5.

[jsmith]

S.S. . . I was asking about the show that you put up an ad for in Post # 14 ....
The show @ the Paramount that starred Mary Wells, Ronnie Dove, the Marvelettes, Inez & Charlie Fox & the Gypsies [[+ the film was 'Harlow').

[Soul Sister]

jsmith,
That one I cannot tell you, I was not at the Paramount for that show.

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[the_classic_master]

here's a list of some of the shows from 64-67, i posted on the old forum, enjoy!
10/14/64 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
10/21/64 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
10/28/64 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
12/9/64 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
12/23/64 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
12/30/64 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
2/17/65 Neil Sedaka, Terry Thornton, Newports, , , , , ,
3/17/65 Rolling Stones, Ann-Marie, Rip Taylor , , , , , ,
3/24/65 Brook Benton, Adam Faith, Sandy Shaw, , , , , ,
3/31/65 Bobby Sherman, Mongo Santamaria, Charlie Manna, Rip Taylor , , , , ,
4/7/65 Dobie Gray, Moody Blues, Donna Lynn, Rip Taylor, Johnny Brown, , , ,
4/14/65 Joe Tex, Charlie Manna, Faces, Michelle Scotti, Gene Pitney, , , ,
5/5/65 Martine Dalton, Rip Taylor , , , , , , ,
5/12/65 Del-Satins, Angela Martin, Tracey Dey, Bennie Thomas, , , , ,
5/19/65 Clyde McPhatter, , , , , , , ,
6/12/65 Eddie Rambeau, Norman Tracey, Len Barry, , , , , ,
6/16/65 Tracey Dey, Bennie Thomas , Del -Satins, Angela Marin, , , , ,
6/19/65 Nashville Teens, , , , , , , ,
6/30/65 Bennie Thomas, Tracey Dey, Angela Martin, Del-Satins, , , , ,
7/7/65 Bennie Thomas, Tracey Dey, Angela Martin, Del-Satins, , , , ,
8/4/65 Bennie Thomas, Tracey Dey, Angela Martin, Del-Satins, , , , ,
8/21/65 Frankie Randell, Barry Darvell, Diane Renway, Dean Parrish, Vacels, , , ,
8/25/65 Bennie Thomas, Tracey Dey, Angela Martin, Del-Satins, , , , ,
9/1/65 Show regulars, , , , , , , ,
9/18/65 Dave Clark 5, , , , , , , ,
9/25/65 Lovin' Spoonful, Adam Wade, Gale Garnett, , , , , ,
10/9/65 Coasters, Dobie Gray, Eddie Rambeau, Guy Pastor, 3 of Us, Del-Satins, , ,
11/6/65 4 Seasons, Chuck Jackson, Noel Harrison , , , , , ,
11/13/65 Kids Next Door, Lenny Welch, Johnny Tillotsen, Tommy Hunt, , , , ,
11/20/65 Johnny Thunder, Roy Head, DeeDee Sharp, Marci & Kelly, , , , ,
11/27/65 Toys, Ian Whitcomb, Coronados, Patrick & Skip Cunningham, , , , ,
12/4/65 Mel Torme, Jordan Christopher, Wild Ones, London Lee, , , , ,
12/11/65 Leslie Gore, Dionne Warwick, Lou Monti, Reparate & Delrons, Tracey Dey, Gary Knight, , ,
12/25/65 Deborah Ferrara, Reasons, Roy Hamilton, Simon & Garfunkel, , , , ,
1/1/66 Littly Anthony, , , , , , , ,
1/8/66 Vito & Salutations, Al Martino, Fortunes, Dave Van Ronk, John Byner, , , ,
1/15/66 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
1/22/66 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
1/29/66 Chad & Jeremy, Bobby Rydell, Leslie Gore, Ramsey Lewis, , , , ,
2/5/66 Johnny Rivers, Exciters, Christine Cooper, Carolyn Day, Howard Storm, , , ,
2/12/66 Johnny Tillotsen, Neil Sedaka, James Boys, Young Executives, , , , ,
2/19/66 David & Juanita, Verdalle Smith, Lovin Spoonful, Uncalled for Three, , , , ,
2/26/66 Chance Eden, Bobby Lind, Danita Jones, , , , , ,
3/5/66 Chance Eden, Wayne Anthony, Deon Jackson, Uncalled for Three, , , , ,
3/12/66 Paul Revere & Raiders, Brian Hyland, Johnny Thunder, Ned Odum Boys, Beverly Ann, , , ,
3/19/66 Newbeats, Lenny Welch, Vic Dana, Del Shannon , Uncalled for Three, , , ,
3/26/66 Turtles, Simon & Garfunkel, Patrick, Al Martino, , , , ,
4/2/66 Noel Harrison , Knickerbockers, Jimmie Rodgers, Ivy League, Linda Andel, Pete & Chris Allen, , ,
4/9/66 Lettermen, Tokens, Eddie Rambeau, Verdell Smith, , , , ,
4/16/66 Johnny Tillotsen, Vogues, Gary US Bonds, Kim Weston, James Boys , Blues Project, , ,
4/23/66 Johnny Nash, Lada Edmund JR, Vagrants, English Setters, Reginas, Uncalled for Three, , ,
4/30/66 Peter Paul & Mary, Dionne Warwick, Wild Ones, Lou Lawton, Reginas, Manfred Mann, , ,
5/7/66 Lou Christie, Cyrkle, Randy & Rainbows, Beau Brummels, Neil Diamond, Barry Young, , ,
5/14/66 Toys, Bobby Fuller 4, Rare Breed, Percy Sledge, Linda Scott, , , ,
5/21/66 Mitch Ryder, Lada Edmund JR, Joey Dee, Chiffons, Teddy Boys, , , ,
5/28/66 Righteous Bros., Deon Jackson, Baby Jane Holtzer, Tom Rush, Uncalled for Three, , , ,
6/4/66 Knickerbockers, Sam the Sham, Lenny Welch, Gale Garnett, , , , ,
6/11/66 Beverly Warren, The Crests, Four Tops, Catacombs, , , , ,
6/18/66 Shadows of Knight, Bobbi Martin, New Order, Royalettes, Robert Parker, , , ,
6/25/66 Bobby Fuller 4, Eddie Rambeau, Chose Few, Baby Jane Holtzer, Uncalled for Three, , , ,
7/2/66 Shangi Las, Jose Feliciano, Esther Phillips, Blues Magoos, Chubby Checker, , , ,
7/9/66 J. Lewis, Brook Benton, Blues Project, Evie Sands, Ronettes, Jose Feliciano, , ,
7/16/66 Righteous Bros., Four Tops, Dean Parrish, Happenings, Beatles [[film), , , ,
7/23/66 Johnny Maestro, , , , , , , ,
7/30/66 Sam the Sham, Blues Project, Stephanie & Janis, Barbara Mason, , , , ,
8/6/66 Jay & Americans, Toys , Flip Cartridge, Emile Griffith, , , , ,
8/13/66 G. Lewis & Playboys, Bobby Hebb, Five Stairsteps, DeeDee Warwick, , , , ,
8/20/66 Mitch Ryder, Five Stairsteps, Gayle Haness, Tradewinds, Marvin Gaye, , , ,
8/27/66 Stevie Wonder, Jean Paul Vignon, Little Anthony, , , , , ,
9/3/66 Razor's Edge, Brian Hyland, Burt Ward, , , , , ,
9/10/66 B.J. Thomas, Capitals, Bitter End Singers, Marsha Brody, ? And Mysterians, , , ,
9/17/66 G. Lewis & Playboys, Jay & Americans, Mitch Ryder, Little Anthony, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, [[Begin New Season), ,
9/24/66 Dionne Warwick, Freddie Cannon, Shangri Las, Cannibal & Headhunters, Distant Cousins, , , ,
10/1/66 Toys, Brian Hyland, Cyrkle, Hollies, Young Lions, Sonny & Cher interview, , ,
10/8/66 Sam the Sham, Leslie Gore, Happenings, Eddie Rambeau, , , , ,
10/15/66 Byrds, Maxine Brown, Blues Project, Zephyrs, , , , ,
10/22/66 Little Anthony, Neil Diamond, , , , , , ,
10/29/66 Four Tops, Odetta, Dana , Chicago Loop , Happenings, , , ,
11/5/66 Mitch Ryder, Gale Garnett, Martha & Vandellas, Chicago Loop, , , , ,
11/12/66 Soupy Sales, Joe Cuba Sextet, Outsiders, Youngbloods, , , , ,
11/19/66 Jay & Americans, Patti & Bluebelles, Frankie Valli, Terry Knight & Pack, Pilgrimmage, , , ,
11/26/66 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
12/3/66 DeeDee Warwick, Four Tops, Dean Parrish, Spike Drivers, Razor's Edge, Sonny & Cher film, , ,
12/10/66 Leslie Uggams, Knickerbockers, Chris Montez, Critters, Chubby Checker, , , ,
12/17/66 Ann Margaret, Royalettes, Dion, Outsiders, , , , ,
12/24/66 Young Rascals, Keith, Odetta, Debby Ferrara, Johnny Tillotsen, Johnny Nash

[the_classic_master]

1/7/67 Spencer Davis, Blues Project, Chris Montez, Critters, Sonny & Cher, , , ,
1/14/67 Neil Diamond, Four Tops, Gale Garnett, Brian Hyland, , , , ,
1/21/67 Outsiders, Bobby Hebb, Tim Rose, , , , , ,
1/28/67 Lovin' Spoonful, Leslie Gore, Eddie Fisher, Music Machine, F. Scott, Judy Collins, Spencer Davis, ,
2/4/67 Repeat of 1/28, , , , , , , ,
2/11/67 Hermine Gringold, Tony Randell, Toys, Jose Feliciano, Left Banke, , , ,
2/18/67 Lovin' Spoonful, Temptations, Judy Collins , Chris Crosby, Outsiders, , , ,
2/25/67 Jay & Americans, McCoys, Johnny Nash, Shirley Ellis, Los Bravos, , , ,
3/4/67 Knack, Johnny Tillotsen, Dion, Mitchell Trio, Laura Nyro, Tommy James, Shangri Las, , Zephyrs
3/11/67 Beatles [[film), Leslie Gore, Association, Marvalettes, Tim Rose, Soupy Sales, , ,
3/18/67 Temptaions, Critters, F. Randell, Terry Knight & Pack, , , , ,
3/25/67 Patti LaBelle, Sopwith Camel, Vagrants, Len Barry, Jim & Jean, Dave,Dee,Dozie, Mick & Tich, , ,
4/1/67 The Doors, N. Christy Minstrals, John Gary, Blues Project, Ruby & Romantics, Every Mother's Son, , ,
4/8/67 Stevie Wonder, Duprees, Shirelles, Dovels, Angels, G. Knight & Pips, Sam Cooke, , Jackie Wilson
4/15/67 Sam the Sham, , Shirelles, Electric Prunes, Freddie Cannon, Jake Holmes, , ,
4/22/67 Blues Magoos, Maxine Brown, Happenings, Tremeloes, J. Holmes, Duprees, Age of Reason, , Donna Marie
4/29/67 Four Tops, Marvalettes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Isley Brothers, Chris Clark, Dean Taylor, ,
5/6/67 Frank Sinatra Jr., McCoys, Toys, Kim Weston, Steve Clayton, , , ,
5/13/67 Tommy James, Buckinghams, Marvin Gaye, Goldie & Gingerbreads, Tammi Terrell, Leslie Gore, , ,
5/20/67 Cyrkle, Brian Hyland, Platters, Jackie deShannon, J.J. Jackson, , , ,
5/27/67 Little Anthony, Critters, Spanky & Our Gang, G. Knight & Pips, Robbs, , , ,
6/3/67 Paul Anka, Frankie Valli, Every Mother's Son, Turtles, Chad & Jeremy, Shirrels, , ,
6/10/67 Martha & Vandellas, Tokens, Cyrkle, Kathy Keegan, , , , ,
6/17/67 Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Johnny Tillotsen, Joe Tex, Sandy Posey, Jimmy Clanton, Tremeloes, , Sam the Sham
6/24/67 Chad & Jeremy, The Doors, Serendipity Singers, Richie Havens, , , , ,
7/1/67 Young Rascals, Every Mother's Son, Youngbloods, , , , , ,
7/8/67 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
7/15/67 Turtles, Critters, Lulu Christie, Bobbie Norris, Frankie Randell, , , ,
7/22/67 5th Dimension, Shirelles, Left Banke, Seth London, , , , ,
7/29/67 Sam the Sham, Tommy James, Royal Guardsmen, , , , , ,
8/5/67 Stevie Wonder, Seeds, Crystals , Gene Vito, , , , ,
8/12/67 Miracles, Chuck Jackson, Tremeloes, Jim Valley , Evie Sands, Earls, , ,
8/19/67 Dionne Warwick, Temptations, 5th Estate, Brian Hyland, , , , ,
8/26/67 Cyrkle, Len Barry, Animals, Terry Knight & Pack, Glories, , , ,
9/2/67 Neil Diamond, [[guest host), , , , , , ,
9/7/67 Tony Randell, Jay & Americans, Chuck Jackson, Maxine Brown, Al Martino, B. Siegler, , ,
9/16/67 Leslie Gore, Jay & Techniques, , , , , , ,
9/23/67 Ravi Shankar, Happenings, Chuck Jackson, Temptations, J. Holmes , Models, Donna Lee, ,
9/30/67 Noel Harrison, Sonny & Cher, Every Mother's Son, Marvin Gayle , Tammi Terrell, Tommy James, Tomiko Jones, ,
10/7/67 Dionne Warwick, Richie Havens, Spencer Davis, Left Banke, Bobby Hebb, , , ,
10/14/67 Jay & Techniques, Jay & Americans, Leon Bibb, McCoys, Hines, Hines & Dad, , , ,
10/21/67 Bobbie Gentry, Lee Dorsey, Brenda Holloway, Sol Yanovsky & Critters, , , , ,
10/28/67 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
11/4/67 Dionne Warwick, Box Tops, Grassroots, Pierre LaLonde, , , , ,
11/11/67 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
11/18/67 Cowsills, Helena Ferguson, Jay & Americans, Johnny Tillotsen, Pierre LaLonde, , , ,
11/25/67 Peaches & Herb, Five Americans, First Edition, Lynn Kellog, , , , ,
12/2/67 Tony Bennett, Leslie Gore, Little Dion, Glen Campbell, 5th Dimension, , , ,
12/9/67 Arthur Prysock, 5th Dimension, Turtles, Chris Crosby, , , , ,
12/16/67 Paul Anka, Beatles [[film), Jay & Americans, Tokens, Bobby Vee, [[end of series), , ,

[no_place_like_motown]

1/7/67 Spencer Davis, Blues Project, Chris Montez, Critters, Sonny & Cher, , , ,
1/14/67 Neil Diamond, Four Tops, Gale Garnett, Brian Hyland, , , , ,
1/21/67 Outsiders, Bobby Hebb, Tim Rose, , , , , ,
1/28/67 Lovin' Spoonful, Leslie Gore, Eddie Fisher, Music Machine, F. Scott, Judy Collins, Spencer Davis, ,
2/4/67 Repeat of 1/28, , , , , , , ,
2/11/67 Hermine Gringold, Tony Randell, Toys, Jose Feliciano, Left Banke, , , ,
2/18/67 Lovin' Spoonful, Temptations, Judy Collins , Chris Crosby, Outsiders, , , ,
2/25/67 Jay & Americans, McCoys, Johnny Nash, Shirley Ellis, Los Bravos, , , ,
3/4/67 Knack, Johnny Tillotsen, Dion, Mitchell Trio, Laura Nyro, Tommy James, Shangri Las, , Zephyrs
3/11/67 Beatles [[film), Leslie Gore, Association, Marvalettes, Tim Rose, Soupy Sales, , ,
3/18/67 Temptaions, Critters, F. Randell, Terry Knight & Pack, , , , ,
3/25/67 Patti LaBelle, Sopwith Camel, Vagrants, Len Barry, Jim & Jean, Dave,Dee,Dozie, Mick & Tich, , ,
4/1/67 The Doors, N. Christy Minstrals, John Gary, Blues Project, Ruby & Romantics, Every Mother's Son, , ,
4/8/67 Stevie Wonder, Duprees, Shirelles, Dovels, Angels, G. Knight & Pips, Sam Cooke, , Jackie Wilson
4/15/67 Sam the Sham, , Shirelles, Electric Prunes, Freddie Cannon, Jake Holmes, , ,
4/22/67 Blues Magoos, Maxine Brown, Happenings, Tremeloes, J. Holmes, Duprees, Age of Reason, , Donna Marie
4/29/67 Four Tops, Marvalettes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Isley Brothers, Chris Clark, Dean Taylor, ,
5/6/67 Frank Sinatra Jr., McCoys, Toys, Kim Weston, Steve Clayton, , , ,
5/13/67 Tommy James, Buckinghams, Marvin Gaye, Goldie & Gingerbreads, Tammi Terrell, Leslie Gore, , ,
5/20/67 Cyrkle, Brian Hyland, Platters, Jackie deShannon, J.J. Jackson, , , ,
5/27/67 Little Anthony, Critters, Spanky & Our Gang, G. Knight & Pips, Robbs, , , ,
6/3/67 Paul Anka, Frankie Valli, Every Mother's Son, Turtles, Chad & Jeremy, Shirrels, , ,
6/10/67 Martha & Vandellas, Tokens, Cyrkle, Kathy Keegan, , , , ,
6/17/67 Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Johnny Tillotsen, Joe Tex, Sandy Posey, Jimmy Clanton, Tremeloes, , Sam the Sham
6/24/67 Chad & Jeremy, The Doors, Serendipity Singers, Richie Havens, , , , ,
7/1/67 Young Rascals, Every Mother's Son, Youngbloods, , , , , ,
7/8/67 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
7/15/67 Turtles, Critters, Lulu Christie, Bobbie Norris, Frankie Randell, , , ,
7/22/67 5th Dimension, Shirelles, Left Banke, Seth London, , , , ,
7/29/67 Sam the Sham, Tommy James, Royal Guardsmen, , , , , ,
8/5/67 Stevie Wonder, Seeds, Crystals , Gene Vito, , , , ,
8/12/67 Miracles, Chuck Jackson, Tremeloes, Jim Valley , Evie Sands, Earls, , ,
8/19/67 Dionne Warwick, Temptations, 5th Estate, Brian Hyland, , , , ,
8/26/67 Cyrkle, Len Barry, Animals, Terry Knight & Pack, Glories, , , ,
9/2/67 Neil Diamond, [[guest host), , , , , , ,
9/7/67 Tony Randell, Jay & Americans, Chuck Jackson, Maxine Brown, Al Martino, B. Siegler, , ,
9/16/67 Leslie Gore, Jay & Techniques, , , , , , ,
9/23/67 Ravi Shankar, Happenings, Chuck Jackson, Temptations, J. Holmes , Models, Donna Lee, ,
9/30/67 Noel Harrison, Sonny & Cher, Every Mother's Son, Marvin Gayle , Tammi Terrell, Tommy James, Tomiko Jones, ,
10/7/67 Dionne Warwick, Richie Havens, Spencer Davis, Left Banke, Bobby Hebb, , , ,
10/14/67 Jay & Techniques, Jay & Americans, Leon Bibb, McCoys, Hines, Hines & Dad, , , ,
10/21/67 Bobbie Gentry, Lee Dorsey, Brenda Holloway, Sol Yanovsky & Critters, , , , ,
10/28/67 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
11/4/67 Dionne Warwick, Box Tops, Grassroots, Pierre LaLonde, , , , ,
11/11/67 No Artist Listed, , , , , , , ,
11/18/67 Cowsills, Helena Ferguson, Jay & Americans, Johnny Tillotsen, Pierre LaLonde, , , ,
11/25/67 Peaches & Herb, Five Americans, First Edition, Lynn Kellog, , , , ,
12/2/67 Tony Bennett, Leslie Gore, Little Dion, Glen Campbell, 5th Dimension, , , ,
12/9/67 Arthur Prysock, 5th Dimension, Turtles, Chris Crosby, , , , ,
12/16/67 Paul Anka, Beatles [[film), Jay & Americans, Tokens, Bobby Vee, [[end of series), , ,

Thanks for that great list, CM. Wow...they are some rare artists listed on there that I didn't know appeared on Clay's show like Helena Ferguson and one of my favs, Laura Nyro. I see that many Motown artists appeared on his show throughout 1967 - from Chris Clark to Tammi Terrell to R. Dean Taylor. What a shame that those tapes were destroyed.

[the_classic_master]

you're welcome, no place like motown.

[jillfoster]

So, are they all gone? Do any episodes exist?

[jsmith]

Some great guests on the show ..... Helena Ferguson, Chris Clark, Tammi Terrell, Chuck Jackson, Lit Anthony, Maxine Brown, DEAN PARRISH, Mongo Santamaria, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Cuba, Dee Dee Sharp, Tommy Hunt, Roy Hamilton, the Exciters, Christine Cooper, Lenny Welch, Deon Jackson, Percy Sledge, the Royalettes, Robert Parker, Bobby Hebb, Five Stairsteps, Dee Dee Warwick, Bunny Sigler, Patti LaBelle, Jay & Techniques, Brenda Holloway, Marvelettes, Jackie Wilson, Duprees, Shirelles, Isley Bros & all the top Motown acts.
Its suprising no one thought to keep any of those tapes.

[Soul Sister]

It's tragic if all those tapes are gone, some great history there.

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[jsmith]

Classic Master, where did those lists of guests on the show come from ??

....... AND a question for whoever has it / has read it .......
Is Clay's book [[Sh-Boom) worth getting [[I'd only be interested in any soul content not details of the pop stuff or his earlier acting exploits).

[Soul Sister]

@jsmith,
I do have Clay's book but have not read it. I have too many books I never read just don't have the time, they will be good to read down the line in old age, lol...

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[the_classic_master]

hey jsmith, the tv guide/newspapers.. this guy from another group i'm in posted this 4 years ago, as well as other shows.

[jsmith]

Well many thanks for passing the info along.
It's scarey just how much info like this is lost forever now.
If you want to find out who was on at places like the Apollo & 20 Grand you can still track much of the info down, but for 'lesser venues' it is much harder.
Details on soul shows staged at most other NY soul venues [[theatres, clubs) are much more ellusive. The same goes for venues in many other US cities.

[Soul Sister]

"Everybody" played the Apollo, lol.

I have some stuff on Cleveland Clubs, Jimmy played at many, in some cases produced the shows.

N.Y.~ off the top of my head The Go Go Loungue [[Congers), The Riviera Lounge [[Yonkers), The Factory [[Bronx), Maxim's [[Bronx), Wagaon Wheel [[45th Street, Manhattan), Peppermint Lounge [[45th Street, Manhattan), the following all N.Y.C.: Metropol, Round Table, Trudi Heller's Trik, The Cheetah, the following all Harlem: Palm Cafe, Small's Paradise, Baby Grand, more later, no time right now.

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[the_classic_master]

you're welcome jsmith. it's hard finding this stuff, but also fun!

[mickeymac]

It was on Clay Cole that the Rolling Stones made their American TV debut. Too bad these tapes are gone.