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That's Life (1968)
"That's Life" had a live studio audience in New York.
I attended many TV shows in New York as a child, including talk shows and game shows. But the most unique show that I saw as a member of the studio audience was "That's Life".
I saw the taping of several episodes, including the first one, if memory serves. There was also an episode that featured Terry Thomas, who, like Morse, had a gap in his teeth. The two made light of the fact that they shared this trait, and even sang a song about it.
There were edits, and sometimes the sessions were very long, but for the most part, it was "live to tape". There was even a studio orchestra. It was a fun show to watch from the theater.
They changed the location after a while, and like most TV shows, "over distributed" tickets, and it was hard to get a seat. I think it also had become a "hot ticket" in New York, in that it was very much like a Broadway show, and it was free!
I would love to see these episodes again. I wonder if the tapes still exist.
Mirage (1965)
One of my all time favorites
When I was very young, I saw Mirage, and it made quite an impression. I never saw it again for many years. During the gap, I had always thought it was a Hitchcock film.
The Quincy Jones score in reminiscent of Bernard Herrmann's best work with Hitchcock.
I wish it was still available on home video. Perhaps with Mr. Peck's passing, it will be re-released.
Don