Freddie Prinze's Incredible Debut on National Television (12/06/73) +other interviews - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TJ · 04-20-2022, 07:06 PM

The official Johnny Carson YouTube channel uploaded his first appearance from December 6, 1973. He was only 19 years old. Sammy Davis Jr. was also a guest that night.

In addition to his 17 appearances on the show, he guest hosted 3 times according to IMDb.

May 21, 1974

February 24, 1976 - Joey Bishop guest starred on Chico and the Man on February 25, 1976

September 21, 1976

He was interviewed by Geraldo Rivera on Good Night America on August 15, 1974. This was a few weeks before Chico and the Man premiered on September 13, 1974. They aired a clip from the pilot episode.

These are some vintage interviews from 1975 and 1974 from The Bobbie Wygant Archive.

This video shows where Freddie Prinze died and his grave. He was only 22 years old. He was a big talent.

Alan Brady's Hair · 04-20-2022, 08:25 PM

No one was ever hotter than that kid. Eddie Murphy maybe was up in the same neighborhood.

You can see the influence of David Brenner in that earliest clip.

TVFactFan · 04-22-2022, 01:09 AM

His 1st appearance on the tonight show was good. Lot of it was used in those first episodes of chico and the man

04-20-2022, 07:06 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,648	Freddie Prinze's Incredible Debut on National Television (12/06/73) +other interviews The official Johnny Carson YouTube channel uploaded his first appearance from December 6, 1973. He was only 19 years old. Sammy Davis Jr. was also a guest that night. In addition to his 17 appearances on the show, he guest hosted 3 times according to IMDb. May 21, 1974 February 24, 1976 - Joey Bishop guest starred on Chico and the Man on February 25, 1976 September 21, 1976 He was interviewed by Geraldo Rivera on Good Night America on August 15, 1974. This was a few weeks before Chico and the Man premiered on September 13, 1974. They aired a clip from the pilot episode. These are some vintage interviews from 1975 and 1974 from The Bobbie Wygant Archive. This video shows where Freddie Prinze died and his grave. He was only 22 years old. He was a big talent.
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04-20-2022, 08:25 PM	#2
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,821	No one was ever hotter than that kid. Eddie Murphy maybe was up in the same neighborhood. You can see the influence of David Brenner in that earliest clip.

04-22-2022, 01:09 AM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,949	His 1st appearance on the tonight show was good. Lot of it was used in those first episodes of chico and the man