70 Years Ago Today…Dominick George Pardo Joined NBC Radio<\/p>\n
David Schwartz, one of television’s top historians, has put together an exceptional – one of a kind timeline of Dan Pardo’s career at NBC. He was kind enough to share it with us. With thanks to David, here is one of the most impressive collection of memories ever made by an announcer…96 year old Don Pardo. As you read it, I’ll bet you’ll hear his voice in your ear! Enjoy and share! -Bobby Ellerbee<\/p>\n
“On June 15,1944 Don joined NBC as a staff announcer. His first assignment was the network cues during the \u201cHour of Charm.\u201d He was also heard frequently delivering the NBC newscasts during the 1940\u2019s.”<\/p>\n
“In the 70 years of his association with NBC, Don\u2019s voice has been heard on hundreds of episodes of shows. This is a listing I have been able to compile.” -David Schwartz<\/p>\n
Radio
\nThe Three Suns (band remote)-1944
\nLet\u2019s Go Nightclubbing-1946
\nThe Catholic Hour-1947
\nMindy Carson Show-1949
\nFriday is a Big Day 12\/13\/50 special
\nThe Magnificent Montague-1950-51
\nBarrie Craig, Private Investigator 1951-52
\nJust Plain Bill 1955
\nX Minus One 1955
\nPete Kelly\u2019s Blues 2\/8\/55 special<\/p>\n
Television
\nExperimental Sports Broadcasts 8\/10\/1946 Red Sox vs. Yankees (with Jack Lightcap)
\nColgate Comedy Hour 1950-53 (various episodes)
\nJerry Lester Show 1951
\nShoppers Showcase (WNBT) 1951
\nWinner Take All 1952
\nAll Star Revue 1953
\nArthur Murray Party 1953-55
\nFord 50th Anniversary Special 6\/15\/1953
\nFollow Your Heart 1953-54
\nThree Steps to Heaven 1953-54
\nJudge for Yourself 1953-54
\nWorld of Mr. Sweeney 1954-55
\nYour Show of Shows 1954
\nMax Liebman Presents\/Various Specials 1954-56
\nDroodles 1954
\nCaesars Hour 1954-56
\nVaughn Monroe Show 1955
\nCaesar Presents 1955
\nMartha Raye Show 1955-56
\nChoose Up Sides 1956 (Mr. Mischief)
\nStanley 1956
\nPatti Page Show 1956
\nSaturday Color Carnival 1956
\nSaturday Spectacular 1956
\nThe Price is Right 1956-63 (daytime and nighttime)
\nRuggles of Red Gap 2\/3\/1957 special
\nSalute to Baseball 4\/13\/1957 special
\nHigh Low 1957
\nStandard Oil 75th Anniversary Special 10\/13\/1957
\nEmmy Awards 4\/15\/1958
\nConcentration substitute announcer 8\/14\/1960
\nJan Murray Show substitute announcer 8\/1961
\nJeopardy! 1964-75
\nEye Guess 1966-69
\nThree on a Match 1971-74
\nTo Tell the Truth substitute announcer
\nJackpot 1974-75
\nWinning Streak 1974-75
\nSaturday Night Live 1975-81; 1982-present
\nDaytime Emmy Awards 6\/4\/1980 special
\nWNBC Live at 5 News 1980\u2019s (on camera announcer)
\nSteve Martin\u2019s Best Show Ever 11\/25\/1981 special
\nThose Wonderful TV Game Shows 2\/27\/1984 special
\nWheel of Fortune 1988 remote broadcasts from New York
\nMacy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade 1994-1999
\nVarious Saturday Night Live specials<\/p>\n