TeleTales 24…Just For Fun!
Here’s great shot of Mitch Miller dropping his pants as part of a practical joke during rehearsal at NBC Brooklyn Studio 2. Enjoy and share! -Bobby Ellerbee
TeleTales 24…Just For Fun!
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and follow the bouncing balls!
The crane cameraman is either Frank Gaeta or Jack Bennett Sr.
My Dad would love this
I remember the time that James Pritchett, who played Dr. Matt Powers on the NBC soap “The Doctors”, did not wear pants during a dress rehearsal. Working on “The Doctors” was always interesting.
I can barely see Bob McGrath of “Sesame Street” ( he’s directly under the sign that says “Happy Times” )
Is this the Brooklyn studios on Ave. M?
Yes, Avenue M and 14th St.
Now my life is complete!
Ah Mitch! He was so “corny,” he was great!
Mitch was an important A&R man for Columbia Records. His sing songs were m early a side project.