Sam Yorty
Biography
Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 1962, 16 episodes • as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Drama Series - 1988, 16 episodes • as Self (archive footage)
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
Drama Series - 1962, 16 episodes • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1968, 16 episodes • as Sam Yorty
Lucille Ball's third network sitcom, following I Love Lucy (1951–57) and The Lucy Show (1962–68).
Drama Series - 1968, 16 episodes • as Self (uncredited)
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
Drama Series - 1977, 16 episodes • as Mayor
Lighthearted look at the adventures of two Highway Patrol officers in Los Angeles. The main characters are Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello, two motorcycle officers always on the street to save lives.
Drama Series - 2004, 16 episodes • as Self (archive footage)
Conspiracy? is a documentary television series that was created and originally aired on The History Channel that examines recent historical events from the perspective of conspiracy theory. Premiering in 2004 and hosted by Tom Kane, notable episodes have examined the President John F. Kennedy assassination, the Senator Robert F. Kennedy assassination, the conspiracy theory that President Franklin Roosevelt had knowledge of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor before December 7, 1941, and theories about government agencies covering up UFO reports.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self
What really happened to Marilyn Monroe? People still speculate that Ms. Monroe had affairs with both President John F. Kennedy and his younger brother, Robert F. Kennedy. Director Christopher Olgiati explores the theory that Ms. Monroe got too close to both brothers, and that this may have ultimately led to her demise. The documentary includes interviews with historians, friends and those purported to be involved in the alleged cover-up.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Self
John Wayne hosts this film which was produced during the Vietnam War when the Communist threat was at its height.