Gady Reinhold's Studio 50 Recollections
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Here are some pictures I picked up from the internet, that I know are of
Studio 50. The control room shot shows the first Sullivan director John
Wray. He had been a dancer before becoming a director. I think he left the
show when Bob Precht, Sullivans' son-in-law, became producer pushing Marlo
Lewis out. The Gleason pictures are all in Studio 50. Notice the prompters.
I also saw The Garry Moore Show, which aired on Tuesday nights, in Studio
50. This was the show that discovered Carol Burnett. I believe Julio
DiBennedeto dircted that show. I have a few scripts from that show as well
as a Sullivan script. When I started working at CBS in 1966 I got to know
the Associate Director at that time, John Moffitt. He was a real nice guy
who went on to direct the show as well as many other variety and comedy
programs. he is still active. At one time my position had me booking
videotape and film facilities for Sullivan. I really enjoyed having a small
part in the show. The two color shots in in studio were of a special CBS did
called "Model of the Year". They did it for two or three years . Hugh
O'Brian was the host and Rona Barrett was also on the show. Hope you enjoy
the pictures.
All pictures courtesy of their respective sources.
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