The Harlem Globetrotters perform in this annual special. There is the opening warm up to the tune of "Sweet Georgia Brown," introductions including number 36, Meadowlark Lemon, and beginning play-by-play descriptions against the American Giants by Sportscaster Sam Balter.
January 23, 1976-January 19, 1979. The first variety hour hosted by a brother-and-sister team. Additional regulars included Jim Connell and Hank Garcia.