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Fred Astaire
All of Fred Astaire's NBC color specials were restored some years back. They aired on the Disney Channel without the peacock opening. I believe the specials were withdrawn from broadcast at the request of Mrs. Astaire and the Astaire estate. The series of shows, as I said were broadcast on NBC starting in 1958. That '58 show was sponsored by Chrysler Corp. They were re-aired in the 60's on CBS. I don't believe they were ever offered on VHS or DVD. The original NBC Peacock opening does show up from time to time on various shows and anniversary specials. I guess catching and recording it is just matter of luck.
-Steve D.
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