Bob Eubanks
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About This Interview
In his two-hour interview, television host and producer Bob Eubanks discusses his early years as a radio DJ and his transition to television in the 1960s. He talks about his work as a concert promoter, his biggest show being the 1964 Beatles concert at The Hollywood Bowl. Eubanks then discusses his hosting of T he Newlywed Game, for which he holds the record for hosting the same game show in six consecutive decades. During that time, he remained a concert promoter and manager -- working with such stars as Barbara Mandrell and Dolly Parton. He also details his work as co-host on the annual Tournament of Roses Parade as well as other shows including The Diamond Head Show and Card Sharks. Mr. Eubanks was interviewed in Los Angeles by Jim McKairnes on May 5, 2010.
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Host Bob Eubanks on being hired as the host for The Newlywed Game and how the show was sold to the network
Clip begins at: 30:08, Duration: 03m 48s- Host Bob Eubanks on the role of the host on The Newlywed Game
Clip begins at: 35:26, Duration: 05m 50s 
Bob Eubanks briefly on hosting Card Sharks.
Clip begins at: 45:38, Duration: 00m 41s- Bob Eubanks on co-hosting the Tournament of Roses Parade broadcasts
Clip begins at: 48:40, Duration: 03m 07s
Chapters
- Chapter 1
- Introduction
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On his early years; on his family moving to California (from Flint, MI) when he was two; on his interest in music; on his early work of modeling (where he did one session with Gene Autry) and roller skating
Clip begins at: 00:16 - On his schooling; on beginning his career in radio; on working at radio station KACY and then moving to KRLA; on opening a chain of young-adult nightclubs; on beginning to work as a concert promoter with The Champs
Clip begins at: 05:43 - On hosting his first television show Pop Dance Party; on being subpoenaed (just as he was about to host his first Newlywed Game) to testify about the payola scandals (where disc jockeys were paid to play certain records); on Ozzie Nelson hiring DJs on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Clip begins at: 16:33 - On producing The Beatles' August 23, 1964 concert at The Hollywood Bowl; on The Beatles' fans; on working with The Beatles; on forming a PR firm for rock and roll; rock and roll and television
Clip begins at: 20:32 - On being hired by Chuck Barris to host The Newlywed Game; on hosting the show; on memorable moments; on his approach to the show; on also hosting the nighttime version
Clip begins at: 30:08 - On continuing his music promotion career while maintaining his TV career
Clip begins at: 57:28 - Chapter 2
- On his work as a manager and concert promoter; on working with music legends including The Rolling Stones, Barry Manilow, Barbara Mandrell, and Dolly Parton
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On working with Charlie O'Donnell; on bringing The Newlywed Gameback into syndication (1977–80, 1985–88 and 1997-99) and as a traveling live show; on the short-lived game show The Diamond Head Game
Clip begins at: 17:29 - On producing for television; on working with Buddy Hackett; on hosting Trivia Trap and Dream House; on the current state of game shows
Clip begins at: 36:48 - On co-hosting the Tournament of Roses Parade; on his co-host Stephanie Edwards
Clip begins at: 48:40 - On his negative portrayal in Michael Moore's feature documentary Roger & Me
Clip begins at: 51:47 - Chapter 3
- On hosting and producing Infatuation
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On Chuck Barris; on his career achievements; on his advice to aspiring hosts; on how he would like to be remembered
Clip begins at: 04:09
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