1976 (Syndicated). A one-hour musical series taped in Nashville, Tennessee with a different host presiding over each program.
Presented in New York over WPIX TV Saturday nights, Midnight to 1am
In this broadcast Dr. Hook sings "Little Bit More," with an unusual interpretation sung by Ray Sawyer.
Story of two brothers, Harry and Rennie Brown, who perform as blackface minstrels in Mississippi and the misfortune that befalls one of them. Complete air check with commercials. At the end of this broadcast, a pitch regarding LP Records available for purchase of the soundtrack of this presentation.
Ann-Margret, who knew Elvis, hosts a three-hour special in a tribute mainly composed of two TV shows, headlined by "the king of rock and roll" (November 1968 & April 1973).
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
Larry Hagman (host), George Burns, Marie Osmond, Tanya Tucker and clips of Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton-John, Heart.
Musical Highlights:
- "My Favorite Sins," "Ballad of the Good Luck Charm" ... Larry
- "Using Things and Loving People" ... George
- "It's the Fallin' in Love" ... Marie
- "Pecos Promenade," "Love Knows We Tried" ... Tanya
A special musical soap opera spoof. Mitzi Gaynor and John McCook do a song that interweaves titles of popular soaps. There is also a part of the program devoted to Jazz.
"The Midnight Special" provided taped in-concert popular music. The emphasis was on rock and roll and, when the series first went on the air everyone was a guest star - there was no regular host. This program is a repeat of the show from August 19, 1972.
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
Hosts K.C. & the Sunshine Band are joined by guests Paul McCartney & Wings, Donna Summer, Cheryl Ladd, Teddy Pendergrass and Jimmy "Bo" Horne. Included: a salute to Otis Redding.
Musical Highlights:
- Medley of hits ... K.C., Band
- "I've Had Enough" ... Paul, Wings
- "Last Dance," "I Love You" ... Donna
- "Think It Over," "Lady Gray" ... Cheryl
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
Larry Gatlin (host), Tavares, Tony Orlando, Evelyn "Champagne" King, the Cars, the Jeff Kutash dancers, and Devo perform.
Musical Highlights:
- "More than a Woman," "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" ... Tavares
- "Don't Let Go" ... Tony
- "Shame" ... Evelyn
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
An all-disco show with Wolfman Jack and Donna Summer (hosts), Village People, Love & Kisses, Paul Jabara, Brooklyn Dreams, and Hot. Portions filmed on location at a Los Angeles disco.
Musical Highlights:
- "Once upon a Time," "Last Dance" ... Donna
- "San Francisco" ... Village People
- "Thank God It's Friday" ... Love & Kisses
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
Performances by Paul McCartney & Wings, Cheryl Ladd, Little River Band, Anne Murray, Exile, Evelyn "Champagne" King, the Trammps, Linda Clifford, and Stonebolt. Wolfman Jack is the host.
Musical Highlights:
- "Thing It Over" ... Cheryl
- "London Town" ... Paul, Wings
- "Reminiscing" ... Little River Band
- "You Needed Me" ... Anne
- "Kiss You All Over" ... Exile
From Nashville, hosts Robert Urich and Loni Anderson welcome musical guests Larry Gatlin, the Gatlin Brothers, Barbara Mandrell, Louise Mandrell, the Statler Brothers, Wendy Holcombe, Ronnie Milsap and the Smokey Mountain Kids. In a scene commemorating a Civil War Christmas, Robert sings and recites Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "I Heard the Bells."
Mac Davis is host. Guests are Olivia Newton-John, Cher Bono, Cliff Richard,Peaches and Herb, Black Rose.
This is a repeat broadcast, originally aired, October 17th, 1980.
Musical Highlights
"Rock 'n' Roll," Texas In My Rear View Mirror".....Mac Davis
"Suddenly".....Olivia Newton-John, Cliff Richard
"Never Should've Started," "You Know It".....Cher, Black Rose
From Knott's Berry Farm Amusement Park in Buena Vista, California. Mel Tillis welcomes guests Tammy Wynette, Gloria Gaynor, comic Byron Allen, singer Bobby Arvon and football's Walt Garrison. Songs include "I Will Survive" (Gloria); "Remember Me" (Mel).
Special: Hit numbers from the Great White Way are restaged in a follow-up to a program telecast in 1979. Once again, librettist Sylvia Fine (Mrs. Danny Kaye) sets up the plots and social contexts of four musicals: "Finian's Rainbow (1947); "South Pacific" (1949), which is also remembered by its director, Joshua Logan; "Sweet Charity" (1966); and the rarely revived "Lady in the Dark" (1941).
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