Prime-time network TV listings for Wednesday December 30, 1970:
Program details:
| [CBS 7:30] The Frozen World Of Seals And Walrus [special]
The first of a series of adventure films details the work of Dr. Carleton Ray, specialist in marine mammals, who shows how animals in the north and south polar regions have adapted to some of the harshest environments known. Charles Kuralt narrates.
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| [ABC 7:30] The Courtship Of Eddie's Father [Reg]: I Thought, You Thought
Season 2, episode 4 W: Stan Cutler, Martin Donovan D: Hal Cooper Tom Corbett becomes convinced that his housekeeper has fallen for his friend and employee, Norm Tinker. (Repeat program, originally aired 10/14/1970)
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| [NBC 7:30] The Men From Shiloh [Reg]: Hannah
Season 9, episode 13 W: True Boardman D: Jack Arnold With Gregg Palmer (O'Shea), Peter Breck (Lafe Harkness), J.D. Cannon (Roy Harkness), Lisa Gerritsen (Hannah Carson), Leo Gordon (Bartender), Robert Karnes (Hendricks), Susan Oliver (Carole Carson / Alice Barnes), Warren Stevens (Paul Carson), Lorraine Gary (Mrs. Nelson). A plucky young girl gets help from Trampas while searching for her "lost" mother, who was last seen in the company of two brothers, suspects in a robbery.
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| [ABC 8:00] Make Room For Granddaddy [Reg]: The Teen Idol
Season 1, episode 13 W: Dick Bensfield, Perry Grant With Davy Jones (Himself), Sherry Alberoni (Diane). Danny has a man-to-man talk with a teen singing idol who keeps his marriage secret to protect his public image.
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| [CBS 8:30] The Governor & J.J. [Reg]: From Here To Maternity
Season 2, episode 13 W: Earl Barret D: Earl Barret With Kent Smith (Frank Courtwright), Linda Watkins (Ella Courtwright). The governor's newlywed mother comes home to her son after a lovers' quarrel with her hypochondriac husband, who soon follows and floors everyone with the news that the governor's 70-year-old mother is pregnant! (Last show of the series.)
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| [ABC 8:30] Room 222 [Reg]: The Laughing Majority
Season 2, episode 2 W: Richard DeRoy D: Gene Reynolds With Andrew Parks (David Kane), Jane Actman (Yvonne), Elliott Street (Harvey Butcher), Rick Moses (Duane), Linda Smith (Sally), Lisa Carole (Grace). Pete Dixon's concern over the students' apathy toward the school elections is dissipated when a rotund jokester throws his hat into the ring. (Repeat program, originally aired 9/30/1970)
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| [CBS 9:00] Medical Center [Reg]: The Savage Image
Season 2, episode 15 W: Robert I. Holt D: Earl Bellamy With Eduard Franz (Blue Eagle), Geoffrey Deuel (Billy Sand), Daniel J. Travanti (Dr. Fredericks), Barry O'Hara (Bartender), Joe Renteria (Young Indian), Riza Royce (Patient), Rudy Solari (Dr. Walters). Modern medical science clashes with tribal customs when Dr. Gannon treats a poverty-stricken Indian suffering a mysterious ailment.
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| [ABC 9:00] The Johnny Cash Show [Reg]
Season 2, episode 6 With Louis Armstrong, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The First Edition. Johnny sings "On This Side of the Law", a song from the score he wrote for "I Walk the Line" (an unreleased movie starring Gregory Peck). Johnny and Louis Armstrong duet on "Blue Yodel No. 9". Louis performs "Almost Persuaded", "Crystal Chandelier" and "Ramblin' Rose". Johnny and Tennessee Ernie Ford duet on "I'll Have A New Life". Kenny Rogers & the First Edition perform "Heed the Call". (Repeat program, originally aired 10/28/1970)
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| [NBC 9:00] Kraft Music Hall [Reg]: Comedy On Ice
Hugh O'Brian hosts an ice skating revue.
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| [CBS 10:00] Hawaii Five-O [Reg]: Paniolo
Season 3, episode 15 W: Ed Adamson D: Michael O'Herlihy With Bill Bigelow (Lester Cronin), Beau Van Den Ecker (Charlie), Michael Morgan (Ben Kubota), Albert Harris (Dr. Woodrow), Frank Silvera (Frank Kuakua), Royal Dano (Hody Linquist), Marilyn Chris (Dorothy Owens), George 'Keoki' Awai (Bud Owens), Gary Danley (Posse Member), Robert Luck (Harry Pawai). One of Hawaii's few remaining small ranchers tries to fight off man and progress. Following a fatal accident he escapes to the hills to avoid capture.
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| [ABC 10:00] Dan August [Reg]: Passing Fair
Season 1, episode 15 W: Warren Duff D: Arnold Laven With Beth Brickell (Laura), Lee Philips (Russell), Michael Tolan (John Emerson), Cliff Gorman (Dr. Swift), Steven Benson (Paramedic). While looking into the murder and robbery of a Santa Luisa psychiatrist, Det. August finds evidence that the victim was blackmailing a patient.
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| [NBC 10:00] Night Gallery [Reg]
1. The House W: Rod Serling D: John Astin With Joanna Pettet (Elaine Latimer), Paul Richards (Peugot), Almira Sessions (Old Woman), Jan Burrell (Nurse), Steve Franken (Dr. Mitchell). A former sanitarium patient discovers a house she has known all her life -- but never dared enter -- in a recurring dream. 2. Certain Shadows On The Wall W: Rod Serling D: Jeff Corey With Louis Hayward (Stephen Brigham), Agnes Moorehead (Emma Brigham), Rachel Roberts (Rebecca Brigham), Grayson Hall (Ann Brigham). An ailing woman dies under the care of her sinister brother, but her accusing shadow remains indelibly cast on the parlor wall.
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