The telecast was live from New York and was sponsored by Remington electric shavers. Promotional consideration (free or reduced air fares for the show's guests) was provided by United Airlines.
John Daly for the last time wished Dorothy ''good night and good reporting'' as she would again leave for Cleveland after the telecast to cover the murder trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard. The trial would end with Sheppard's conviction during the week following the telecast.
Bob Hope signed in as Bing Crosby as a joke. Crosby was his co-star in their many ''Road'' pictures.