2.06 [31] The Barbara McNair Show The Singing Big Foot does a "Hair" medley with Barbara. Boots Randolph performs "The Shadow of Your Smile" Della Reese Feedback - LOS ANGELES - Barbara McNair, the pioneering black singer-actress who hosted her own TV variety show and starred with Sidney Poitier in the early 1970s, has died, her sister said Monday. Barbara McNair sings "I Feel and Song Comin' On," "Son of a Preacher Man," "I Can't Stop Loving You". and Tranquility Base. 30 min ? comic Sandy Baron Suddenly her voice rose and she spoke rapidly, with a touch of bitterness, about the day in 1970 when, at the request of her late husband, Rick Manzie, she asked Margolis for an accounting of her net worth, which she herself estimated at $500,000. Smith Josh White Jr. (13Dec70 Chicago WGN-9) Guests 1986),Charles Blecka (m. 1992-2007) Birth name: Barbara Jean McNair Home town: . (2007), Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed (2012) and Skin Trade (2010). The Supremes B.B. Barbara McNair sings "Don't Rain on My Parade," and with Sidney Poitier and Change of Habit opposite Elvis Presley. The singer showed initial promise as a sexy lead alongside Raymond St. Jacques in the gritty crime drama If He Hollers, Let Him Go! She was the daughter of Horace McNair (father) and Claudie McNair (mother). comic Billy Baxter The Righteous Brothers perform a Ray Charles medley. Barbara does a country medley: "Your Cheating Heart," "You Are My Sunshine" and "Gentle on My Mind". Wilson Pickett performs "I'm In Love" and "Wait Till Midnight Hour". [07] The Barbara McNair Show She also appeared on TV game shows in the 1960s and 70s, including You Don't Say, Hollywood Squares, and The Match Game. Steve Allen McNair was a headliner at Las Vegas hotels like the Sahara. [6] McNair performed all across the world, touring with Nat King Cole and later appearing in his Broadway stage shows I'm with You and The Merry World of Nat King Cole in the early 1960s.[7]. google_ad_client = "pub-4955165530873922"; She began working as a juvenile actress at the age of 3 and was eventually 'discovered' while working as a bird trainer at Busch Gardens. tv series guides on this site? Hollywood reporter Rona Barrett [25] The Barbara McNair Show Barbara McNair sings "I Feel and Song Comin' On," "Son of a Preacher Man," "I Popular African-American vocalist and entertainer Barbara McNair dazzled audiences with her singing prowess and exceptional beauty for well over four decades until her death on February 4, 2007 of throat cancer in Los Angeles. Feedback or questions? Her family moved to the United States when Heather was eleven. Highlights: The Machinery perform "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show". On a trip to California she met Stunningly gorgeous, sensuous, and voluptuous brunette knockout Marie Liljedahl briefly steamed up the screen in a handful of highly erotic soft-core exploitation features made in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Barbara and Freda sing, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" Barbara sings a "Porgy and Bess" medley. After living in pain for several years, Fay took her own life. 15Mar1970 (rerun 12Jul70) The Barbara McNair Show (1969-71) Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive with contributions by: Tom Alger, Rina Fox . The young beauty was named Princess of the 1957 Carnaval in Hermosillo, and parlayed that into work as a model. 2.05 [30] The Barbara McNair Show [06] The Barbara McNair Show Caroline 'Tula' Cossey was assigned male at birth but went on to transition and have a successful modeling career.My Story is Tula's candid thought provoking, enlightening, humorous, heart wrenching and motivational account of her struggles: her troubled childhood being bullied and taunted in East Busty and shapely blue-eyed blonde bombshell Deanna Merryman was born on July 7, 1972 in Manassas, Virginia. guests McNair died from throat cancer on February 4, 2007, at age 72. But while McNair was a celebrity and household name, Manzies reputation was suspect. As est was getting off the ground, a poker pal named Jack Rafferty, ex-husband of Barbara McNair, told Werner he needed someone to handle his finances and recommended Harry Margolis, the tax specialist who had done so well by Barbara and other celebrity clients, including Nat King Cole and Dalton Trumbo. Harrys clientele also included half the lefty lawyers, doctors, and dentists in California, according to a colleague. Dianne Brooks sings "Love, I Had a Ball" You are currently not logged in as a member of MyHeritage. stage manager Gerry Wilkinson (1970) and The Organization (1971). (21Mar71 Chicago WGN-9) Highlights: The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. singer Tony Bennett Who killed Rick Manzie, husband of popular singer and actress Barbara McNair, in the couples Las Vegas home 39 years ago this week? 10Jan1971 Strikingly beautiful and fiery blonde Tiffany Bolling may not have achieved the long-lasting stardom she deserved, but she nonetheless has remained a much-beloved cult favorite of 1970s B-movie buffs for her lively and impressive performances in a handful of enjoyably trashy drive-in flicks. She was one of the original V.J.s on MTV when it debuted August 1, 1981. Highlights: Guests Leonard Nimoy sings, "Time to Get Together" 04Apr71 [citation needed] From 1963 until 1971, McNair was married to Jack Rafferty. 4, 1971 Chicago WGN-9) - First Season Episode: 17May1970 Winters-Rosen television production Corinne Clry was born on March 23, 1950 in Paris, France. Est was poised to peddle self-realization to the masses. Return to The Simonetta Stefanelli was born on November 30, 1954 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. She was previously married to William Hayward. | She was previously married to Aaron Richard Golub and Jim Randall. Now". - Sponsors McNairs brother Horace called Las Vegas police on December 15, 1976, after discovering the 36-year-old Manzies half-nude body in the dressing area of the 20-room house that Barbara and Manzie bought shortly after their marriage in 1972. comedian Soupy Sales 23Nov1969 The Dillards perform "Rainmaker". Barbara McNair was born on March 4, 1934 in Chicago, United States (88 years old). 2.24 [49] The Barbara McNair Show B.B. 24Oct1970 Up Your Back Yard" 01Feb1970 Highlights: McNair's professional career began in music during the late 1950s, singing in the nightclub circuit. (1968) opposite Raymond St. Jacques. 19Oct1969 (rerun 25Jul70) When she was 16, she left her upper-class family and married, but divorced two years later. Peter Nero performs "Hair" medley Brook Benton sings, "Don't It Make You Want to Go Home?" Funny Girl. Highlights: John Gary performs, "The Straight Life," "If You Go Away". guests He said he never gave an accounting to his clients. In 1967 McNair travelled with Bob Hope to Southeast Asia to perform for U.S. troops during the Vietnam War. Oakland Police Department: Above the Law? Esther Phillips sings "And I Love Him" [13] The Barbara McNair Show She had two siblings, Actress and singer Lainie Kazan first made her mark with her Broadway debut in 1961 with the musical The Happiest Girl in the World. 14Sep1969 (rerun 29Mar70) 02Nov1969 (rerun 12Apr1970) 2.01 [26] The Barbara McNair Show | Directed by David Lean Jayne Marie Mansfield was born on November 8, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, USA. comic Jackie Kahane (19Feb71, Worchester, WSMV-27, Fri. 7:30pm) 4:00pm) From 1963 until 1971, McNair was married to Jack Rafferty. Sia Barbi was born on April 2, 1963 in San Diego, California, USA. By the 1970s, McNair gradually changed over to acting in films and television; she played Sidney Poitier's wife in They Call Me Mister Tibbs! Barbara & Rudy sing, "Homeward Bound" Slaying of singer Barbara McNairs Mob-connected husband in Las Vegas remains a mystery since 1976, FIFA executives Blatter and Platini banned from soccer for eight years. [15] The Barbara McNair Show Hed made some money selling vacuum cleaners and encyclopedias in the late 60s but never could hold onto it. She used her scholarship prize money to study acting at HB Studios and photography at the New School. 2.13 [38] The Barbara McNair Show Professor Irwin Corey Green & Banks perform, "Blackbird" use. Actress | She was an actress, known for Nashville (1975), Desert Hearts (1985) and California Split (1974). You A Kiss in the Wind" Both McNair and Manzie were originally from Chicago. [8] McNair attended Washington Park High School, graduating in 1952. Spilotro was an Outfit member sent to Las Vegas to oversee the crime groups interests here in the early 1970s. [17] The Barbara McNair Show 15Nov1970 Her mother was arrested, and Vera and her sisters spent the rest of the war in Gestapo camps. (22Nov70 (KTLA-5, Los Angeles, Sun. She said her earnings went directly to Koningsplein. Barbara sings "Hang On, Sloopy" and "King of the Road." She Jenna Morasca was born on February 15, 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. McNair was married four times: to Jack Rafferty from 1963 until 1971, Rick Manzie in August 1972 until his murder in December 1976, Ben Strahan from 1979 to 1986 and Charles Blecka from 1992 until her 2007 death. guests Tell us what you think about this feature. Meredith MacRae sings, "All of Me" . She is married to Tchky Karyo. a Winters/Rosen television production (27Mar1971, Worchester, WSMV-27, Sat. Ian and Sylvia sing, "Shinbone Alley" (11Apr71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. 10Oct1970 any information on this series or any other tv series from the Full Name Barbara McNair Died February 4, 2007, Los Angeles, California, United States Height 1.6 m Profession Actor, Singer Education American Conservatory of Music, University of California, Los Angeles Nationality American Spouse Charles Blecka, Ben Strahan, Rick Manzie, Jack Rafferty Parents Claudie McNair, Horace McNair Melonie Haller is known for Hollywood 90028 (1973) and Welcome Back, Kotter (1975). (15Jan71 Worchester, WSMV-27, Fri. 7:30pm) On the Hill" and "Yesterday". Actress | Barbara McNair has been married five times. Classic TV Archive Home Page The Righteous Brothers The Rascals perform, "People Got to Be Free" without the specific consent of the author(s). 2.15 [40] The Barbara McNair Show singer Steve Rossi She is an actress, known for CHIPS (2017), Mercy for Angels (2015) and Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006). Barbara contributes "I Know a Place." McNair's career spanned over five decades in television, film, and stage. In 1969, she became the first African-American woman to host her own television variety show, The Barbara McNair Show. O.C. It was Barbara McNair who 1st record it and sung it at her 1967 involvement for Bob Hope's performing for the troops. (18Apr71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. Bonnie Sher sings, "Things Are Looking Good" She died on April 11, 2009 in Santa Clarita, California Actress | 2.20 [45] The Barbara McNair Show Margolis convinced Werner he had a system -an intricate network of offshore companies that technically owned his clientss assets and issued payments to them- that conferred the benefit of a non-profit (minimal tax liability) without the disadvantage (maximum government scrutiny). Joni Credit May Go" Barbara sings, "That Loving Feeling" and "Graduate" medley. Life?" (22Feb70 KPLR-TV St. Louis Mo.) The Brothers Cain Archie Campbell She was an actress, known for Texas Across the River (1966), Man, Pride & Vengeance (1967) and Satyricon (1969). compiled by The Classic TV Archive Margolis contended, rightly, that he was only doing for middle-class people and political dissidents what lawyers for the Rockefellers, DuPonts and Mellons had been doing for years. (18Jul71 New York WOR-9, 9pm) Barbara McNair died of natural causes in 2007. guests Fay Stender, representing Jane, charged that Maxs donation was a sham and a fraud, orchestrated by Margolis to put the asset out of Janes reach. Popular African-American vocalist and entertainer Barbara McNair dazzled audiences with her singing prowess and exceptional beauty for well over four decades until her death on February 4, 2007 of throat cancer in Los Angeles. Internet Movie Database (https://us.imdb.com) Kristine was raised on a small self-sufficient farm in upstate New York. lighting director Barney Stewart To The Family of BARBARA MCNAIR She was a friend of mine since 1967 in Las Vegas when she and Jack Rafferty came in to see me perform in Las Vegas Tropicana Hotel with Count Basie. Julie sings, "Games People Play" Musical Highlights: and "I've Grown Accustomed to His Face". THE BARBARA MCNAIR SHOW She began dancing and acting during her childhood and teenage years. (10Apr71 Worchester, WSMV-27, Sat. google_ad_slot = "9933775245"; Scarlett Hefner was born on October 6, 1990 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. Also: an "Annie Get Your Gun" medley. Musical Highlights: She is an actress, known for Innerspace (1987), The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) and The Fury (1978). At 11 she moved with her family to Prague, Czech Republic, where she was able to fully plant her Czech roots from her fathers side of the family. Lisa Guerrero was born on April 9, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Following music studies at the Racine Conservatory of Music and the American Conservatory of Music in her hometown Chicago, she moved to Los Angeles and attended USC before relocating once again to New York to pursue her dream.Barbara worked her way up from typist to singer of small supper clubs to headlining large showrooms as one of America's more visible singers of the late 50s and 60s. She made an assured (major) film debut as the seductive blonde who comes between husband and wife Elliott Gould and Brenda Vaccaro in the comedy I Love My Dominique Sanda was born in 1951, in Paris, France. She dropped college after one year when she felt it had nothing to do with what she wanted to accomplish.[11]. The Cowsills perform, "Folsom Prison Blues" It was meant for Manzie, but authorities arrested them both. and the instrumental Bossa Rio. I told Hal with sincere regret that some of his clients were not what I would consider righteous and I wouldnt want to do their bidding. She is an actress, known for Olly, Olly, Oxen Free (1978) and Blond in Hollywood (2003). She was previously married to Stuart M. Lucas. Actress | 2.14 [39] The Barbara McNair Show singer John Gary (01Nov70 WOR-9 NYC) corrections, episode titles, air dates, production numbers, directors, writers, 9:00pm) She died on October 13, 1993 in Santa Monica, California, USA. Jack Rafferty - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! [14] The Barbara McNair Show (3 episodes, 1969-1970) Series Cast complete, awaiting verification Series Produced by Series Production Design by Jack McAdam . Release Dates She appeared on The Dean Martin Show (1965) and made her film debut in Battle for the Planet of the Apes ( Barbara Crampton was born on December 27, 1958 in Levittown, New York. ##############################################, Have you any comments, technical supervisor Jack Sinclair Billy Daniels sings "Black Magic" & "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your But nothing, at least not known publicly, came of that. For Manzie, the trail to his murder has stayed cold for 39 years. See also Other Works| Publicity Listings| Official Sites View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro Getting Started|Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page Edit page Jack Rafferty Personal Details Biography Other Works (06Jun71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, early Mon 12am) Musical Highlights: By who? guests comic Rip Taylor She was the Playmate of the Month Karen Philipp was the sexy blond singer of Brasil '66, having joined the group after graduating from Redlands University in 1967. actress-comedienne Martha Raye Betty Robertson guests 03Jan1971 Jack E. Leonard Charles Nelson Reilly Barbara went on to appear in such stage musicals as "The Pajama Game" and "Sophisticated Ladies", and was also seen in a recurring role for a time on General Hospital (1963) in later years. In 1976, just before his death, Manzie learned that Harry Margolis, a tax shelter consultant to the stars from California, had informed McNair that the money he held for her had shrunk from the $500,000 she thought she had to only $50,000. USER RATING FOR BARBARA MCNAIR 33% 66% [18] Into her 70s, McNair resided in the Los Angeles area, playing tennis and skiing to keep in shape and touring on occasion. //-->, CTVA (07Mar71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. (28Feb71 Chicago WGN-9) Soon after joining the popular combo, she and another member of the band began seeing each other and moved in together; he taught her Portuguese, the language of his Gwen Welles was born on March 4, 1951 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Freda sings, "Rock Me In the Cradle" and "Deeper and Deeper" When pressed for an accounting of the nearly $1 million she had sent to a Caribbean firm associated with Margolis over a three-year period, the singer said Margolis became very irate. 9:00pm): Minnie Pearl. Catherine McKinnon McNair's career spanned over five decades appearing in television, film and stage. Miss McNair is a key witness in the governments case against Margolis, a 56-year old Los Gatos tax lawyer charged in a 24-count indictment with creating $1.4 million in phony income tax deductions for a variety of clients. But in 1982, Manzies death came up during testimony in pretrial motions before the racketeering trial of Tony Spilotro and three other defendants. The Mickie Finn Ragtime Revue perform, "St. Louis Blues". [23] The Barbara McNair Show Jan Rubes sings, "The Impossible Dream" Melanie Griffith was born on August 9, 1957 in New York City, to then model/future actress Tippi Hedren and former child actor turned advertising executive Peter Griffith. associate director Patricia Berlly (22Aug71 WOR-TV New York City, Ind. US Music Variety series 1969-71 55 episodes x She died on February 6, 2017 in Huntington Beach, California, USA. Lee Meredith was born on October 22, 1947 in River Edge, New Jersey, USA. The government investigation had been going on for years before a compelling witness agreed to testify. 11:30pm) McNair posed nude for Playboy in the October 1968 issue. Barbara McNair (March 4, 1934 - February 4, 2007) was an African American singer and actress. Barbara sings "Windows of the World" and "If He Walked into My Life." ########### The Barbara McNair Show ########## (03Jan71 Chicago WGN-9) Ed McMahon She attended middle school and high school at the International School of Prague. Guests A warm, inviting presence, she pioneered her own syndicated musical TV show The Barbara McNair Show (1969), a rarity at the time for a black entertainer, and guested on all the popular TV programs of the day including "Mission: Impossible," "Hogan's Heroes" and "I Spy. Carlos Montoya performs "La Rosa" & "Soleares". 18Apr1971 2.18 [43] The Barbara McNair Show Musical Highlights: executive consultant Hal Ross "In the late 60s Barbara made a choice to scout out acting roles, hoping to parlay her singing success into a movie career. Mahalia Jackson 07Mar1971 (Rerun 27Jun71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, 12am) Barbara McNair sings, "Don't Rain On My Parade" [03] The Barbara McNair Show (21Feb71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun. Would you like to see any other Golden Age of TV, which is missing from any episode guides on the web. 2.03 [28] The Barbara McNair Show He can be reached at fred@plebesite.com, The CIAs Changing Take on the Climate Emergency, Emancipation, Hollywoods Best Civil War Film Ever. She also had some success as a singer before turning to acting. guests The negative publicity embarrassed the straight-laced McNair, who insisted she did not use drugs. Syndicated series Copyright The Classic TV Archive. (04Jul71 New Bedford, WTEV-6, Sun 11:45pm) The clearest insight into how Margolis allegedly operated came last week when Miss McNair explained that on Margolis advice she had her contracts from 1968 to 1971 executed in the name of Koningsplein, N.V., a Netherlands Antilles firm also named as an unindicted co-conspirator. Gordy Tapp ("Hee Haw") guests Soupy Sales sings "It's My Ego" Regulars: Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart perform, "I Want to Be Free"and "I'll Blow 14Feb1971 (rerun 29Aug71, WTEV-6) Lou Rawls She is the daughter of writer / director John Farrow and Maureen O'Sullivan and the sister of Mia Farrow. singer Jan Rubes Dean also recorded other Motown songs: 'The Tracks of My Tears' and 'The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me'. references: ############################################## associate producer Jack Rafferty //-->,