He recalled one particular episode wherein executive producer Roone Arledge discovered that jazz icon Lionel Hampton was in New York City , and invited the musician to appear on the show an hour before airtime .
Mischer described the show as chronically hectic and unprepared .
Mischer recalled one particular episode wherein executive producer Roone Arledge discovered that jazz icon Lionel Hampton was in New York City , and invited the musician to appear on the show an hour before airtime .
Mischer described the show as chronically hectic and unprepared .