Here’s audio from the closing to the Saturday, September 23rd, 1967 episode of The Jackie Gleason Show on CBS:
The episode proper ends with Jackie Gleason addressing the audience, concluding with his familiar “Goodnight everybody!” This is followed by a preview of the next episode. The closing then begins with Johnny Olson reminding viewers to tune in next week.
Here’s a transcript:
[Johnny Olson] Don’t forget to tune in next week for Jackie Gleason and his guests Gene Kelly, Tony Bennett, Bill Dana, and Lesley Ann Warren.
[Sponsor Spot] The second half of The Jackie Gleason Show was brought to you by Zenith, the hand-crafted color TV. At Zenith, the quality goes in before the name goes on. And new Marlboro 100’s. You’re where the flavor is when you’re in Marlboro country.
[Johnny Olson] This is Johnny Olson speaking for The Jackie Gleason Show. Gowns by Cameo Evening Fashions, furs from Ritter Brothers. Tonight’s program was pre-recorded.
About This Recording
Source: Reel-to-reel audio tape
Date: Saturday, September 23rd, 1967
Network: CBS
Station: WJBK-TV (Channel 2, Detroit, Michigan)
A blast from the past – I haven’t heard mention of a tobacco brand sponsoring a television show since January 2, 1971, when the ban on cigarette ads on TV went into effect.
Well written. I learned a lot about check gift card from this.