Malibu U

Malibu U is an American variety show that aired in the summer of 1967 on ABC. The series starred Ricky Nelson,[1] and aired on Friday evenings from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m.[2]

Malibu U
Promotional shot from Malibu U
GenreVariety show
Written byMilt Larsen
Bob Lauher
Directed byJack Shea
StarringRicky Nelson
Robie Porter
Theme music composerDick Addrisi
Don Addrisi
Opening themePerformed by Harpers Bizarre
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producerGene McCabe
ProducerAl Burton
Running time25 min.
Production companiesFour Star Television
Robert E. Petersen Productions
Teen-Age Fair Inc.
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseJuly 21 (1967-07-21)[1] –
September 1, 1967 (1967-09-01)[1]

Overview

In the series, Nelson starred as the "Dean of the Drop-Ins" of a fictional college called Malibu U.[2] Regulars included Robie Porter as "President of the Student Body"[3] and the Mali-beauties dancers.[2]

In each episode three well-known performers, called "Visiting Professors," sang. Two of the performers were filmed on the beach, and the third was filmed in another unusual location.[2] On the July 28, 1967 episode Leonard Nimoy sang the novelty song The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins.[4] Other guest stars included Annette Funicello, Don Ho and The Four Seasons with Frankie Valli.[3]

Some of the classes taught at Malibu U were surfing and sunbathing.[1] A newspaper article stated that the series would "present the new fads, fashions and foibles of the young world."[3]

Episode list
  1. July 21: guest stars Frankie Valli, Don Ho, Annette Funicello
  2. July 28: guest stars Leonard Nimoy, Buffalo Springfield, Engelbert Humperdinck, Bobby Rydell, Mrs. Miller
  3. August 4: guest stars James Darren, Harper's Bizarre, Frankie Randall, The Happenings
  4. August 11: guest stars The Turtles, Lou Rawls, Lesley Gore, Don and the Goodtimes
  5. August 18: guest stars John Astin, The 5th Dimension, The Sunshine Company, Roger Williams
  6. August 25: guest stars The Doors, Marvin Gaye, Chad & Jeremy, Lou Christie
  7. September 1: guest stars Dionne Warwick, The Breed, Peter and Gordon, Sandy Posey

References
  1. Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows 1946 – Present (first edition), pages 371-372, Ballantine, 1979
  2. 'Malibu' Is Addition to Summer Schedule, Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT), July 16, 1967, page 143
  3. Good Ol' Malibu U., The Tampa Tribune, July 16, 1967, page 118
  4. TV Key, Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin), July 28, 1967, page 37
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