There are differing accounts of whether or not The Temptations Show actually aired on network television (i.e. NBC, given George Kirby's references to Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In during his stand-up set), or syndication. Either way, Screen Gems, which was co-producing Johnny Cash's variety hour for ABC, served up this treat, which has aired on Sony-owned Get TV in recent years. Sounds like it might be John Harlan as the unidentified announcer. Kirby and Kaye Stevens are the guests for this tune-filled hour, and that includes Kirby serving up some gospel ("When I Lay My Burdens Down").
If this was syndicated, well, woe unto the network suits who passed. NBC already had Andy Williams, and would add Flip Wilson the next year.
Rating: A.
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