[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AT THE CONTROLS

Possibly in the KABC-Radio plane, circa 1970.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND WILLIAM GRANT STILL

With Bob Walsh, ABC Radio (left) and Mrs. Grant (center.

William Grant Still (May 11, 1895 – December 3, 1978) was an African-American classical composer who wrote more than 150 compositions. He was the first African-American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, the first to have a symphony (his first symphony) performed by a leading orchestra, the first to have an opera performed by a major opera company, and the first to have an opera performed on national television. He is often referred to as "the Dean" of African-American composers.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND RONALD REAGAN

And with a whole bunch of other people. Date unknown; location unknown.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND FERDINAND MENDENHALL

With Bob Walsh of ABC Radio on right. Presentation made in June 1970.

From the New York Times, 17 February 1981: 

MONTEREY, Calif., Feb. 16— Ferdinand Mendenhall, a vice president of The Daily News of Los Angeles, died of an apparent heart attack here Saturday. He was 72 years old. Mr. Mendenhall, of Beverly Hills, was in Monterey to attend the California Newspaper Publishers Association convention. 

He was found unconscious in his hotel room. 

Mr. Mendenhall, born in Burlington Junction, Miss., grew up in the suburban San Fernando Valley. His newspaper recently changed its name from The Valley News to The Daily News. It is owned by the Tribune Company of Chicago. 

Mr. Mendenhall served as deputy chief of protocol for California for his friend, Gov. Ronald Reagan. He is survived by his wife, Doris; three daughters, Doris Anne, Laura Kate and Margo Mia, and a brother, John, of Seattle, Wash. 

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND MICHAEL ANSARA AND AL COOMBS

Michael George Ansara (April 15, 1922 – July 31, 2013) was a Syrian-born American stage, screen, and voice actor who portrayed Cochise in the American television series Broken Arrow, Kane in the 1979–1981 series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Commander Kang on three different Star Trek television series, Deputy U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart on the NBC series, Law of the Plainsman, and providing the voice for Mr. Freeze in Batman: The Animated Series and several of its spin-offs.

Photograph by Peter C. Borsari.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND RAY MILLAND AND ROSY GRIER

Most probably during production of "The Beast With Two Heads" (1972).

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND NATIONAL ENQUIRER STAFF

Hal Bates with persons unknown, date unknown. May be National Enquirer event, recently opened Los Angeles bureau. Photographer: Walter Zurlinden.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES ON THE DANCEFLOOR

Date unknown; unknown location. Perhaps Cocoanut Grove?

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND THE ELEGANT COUPLE

Hal Bates with persons unknown. Photographer: Peter C. Borari.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND WALTER BRENNAN

With Selma Bates. Photography by Allan J. Studley.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND ARCHIE MOORE

Famed boxer Archie Moore with Bob Walsh of ABC Radio (left), Hal Bates (right), and (Mrs. Archie Moore?).

Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1916 – December 9, 1998) was an American professional boxer and the Light Heavyweight World Champion (December 1952 – May 1962), who had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport. Nicknamed "The Old Mongoose," Moore holds the record for the most career knockouts (131). He ranks #4 on The Ring's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time," has the longest reign in Light Heavyweight history, and is rated by prominent boxing website BoxRec as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all-time.

A native of Benoit, Mississippi, Moore was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. An important figure in the American black community, he became involved in African-American causes once his days as a fighter were over. He also established himself as a successful character actor in television and film. Moore died in his adopted home of San Diego, California.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND MAYOR SAM YORTY

"SPECIAL COMMENDATION --Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty is flanked by Hal Bates, left, and Bob Walsh of KABC Radio during presentation of citation from City of Los Angeles which pays tribute to station's 'Distinguished American Salutes' series. Commendation cites KABC series for its recognition of minority group members who have contributed to society."

Photograph by William R. Eastbrook.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND SIMON OAKLAND AT THE HOLLYWOOD PRESS CLUB

Hal Bates, Simon Oakland (center at table) and various members of the Hollywood Press Club. (Other identifications appreciated.)

Simon Oakland (August 28, 1915 – August 29, 1983) was an American actor of stage, screen, and television. 

Oakland made his film debut as the "tough, but compassionate" journalist who speaks up for Susan Hayward's Barbara Graham in I Want to Live! in 1958. Oakland would wind up playing this type often over the course of his career.

He went on to play a long series of tough guy types, usually in positions of authority, most notably in Psycho, in which he plays the psychiatrist who explains Norman Bates's multiple personality disorder. He also appeared in West Side Story, Bullitt, and the science fiction television series Kolchak: The Night Stalker. He made two guest appearances on CBS's Perry Mason, both times as the murder victim. He also appeared in the syndicated crime drama, Decoy, starring Beverly Garland. Oakland appeared once each on the CBS western, Dundee and the Culhane and in another syndicated crime drama series, Sheriff of Cochise, starring John Bromfield. Oakland played General Thomas Moore on NBC's Baa Baa Black Sheep, starring Robert Conrad.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND CANDLESTICK

Unknown location; unknown date. Photographer: Peter C. Borsari.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND MAE WEST

Hal Bates and Mae West. Date and location unknown.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES WITH ROSE MARIE AND KITTY CARLISLE

Hal Bates with Rose Marie, Kitty Carlisle, and  (?)

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES HELPING OUT AT THE PLAYBOY CLUB

Date and lass unknown. Jules Davis photographer.

[NEW SERIES] HAL BATES AND GLENN FORD

Undated press photograph. Hal Bates with Glenn Ford and ... ?

THE NEW SERIES: A recently uncovered set of photographs of Hal Bates with famous people and other images. Several have been published on this blog previously, but these are new, improved scans.

HAL BATES: "OFFER DIAL-TWISTERS HOPE IN TV-RADIO PAGE DEBUT" - HAL BATES' DEBUT AS TV/RADIO EDITOR

The Valley News, 30 June 1967

HAL BATES: "JULIET PROWSE STAGES ONE-WOMAN SHOW" - "SWEET CHARITY" - ROYAL BALLET WITH MARGOT FONTEYN & RUDOLF NUREYEV - "COUNTRY SOUND" WITH BUCK OWENS, MERLE HAGGARD, GLEN CAMPBELL, FERLIN HUSKY, TEX RITTER, BONNIE OWENS

The Valley News, 7 July 1967