Started the evening by watching MUSIC SCENE a short-lived ABC series from 1969-1970 which starred David Steinberg, Lily Tomlin and The Committee. The credited writers also included Tony Hendra. Patrick Williams was the musical director. He wrote the theme song and conducted the orchestra in a performance of it. I would seek out more Patrick Williams; I am familiar with his TV theme songs, but not as much with his movie scoring.
Some of the guests were great, like the Everly Brothers performing a medley of then-current songs. Some choices were odd, like Della Reese and Steve Lawrence alongside Merle Haggard and Three Dog Night. Apparently "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies was the big song that season and so was featured on many of the programs included on the DVD. Several groups covered the song, with the animated Archies "performing" the song on the very last show. There never seemed to be a settled format for the show and unlike The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour this was not the proper vehicle for Steinberg's talents. Overall, a failure of a TV show, with some maybe weirdly brilliant moments, but not surprisingly cancelled as it did not fit on regular late 60s TV. I still liked it though.
