Drummer Buddy Rich performs at the Top Of The Plaza in Rochester, NY.          

Rona Barrett interviews top celebrities of the day.          

David Frost commentary on his interview with Richard Nixon.            

A comedy special starring Richard Pryor. Richard wanders around the NBC studio encountering various eccentrics.             

A documentary examining the Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. This special is presented in three parts on May 16th, 17th, and 18th, 1977 and runs 154 minutes. Richard Basehart narrates.       

New York City to London.                        

September 15th, 1977- January 26th, 1978. 

Series Premiere Episode.

An hour-long comedy/variety show hosted by Redd Foxx.

15 broadcasts: 1977 - Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1978 - Jan. 5, 12, 26.

Pre-empted Oct. 13, 27, Jan. 19, 1978. Re-run Dec. 29 (Sept. 29).

After Redd Foxx quit Sanford And Son after only four years, that made him rich, famous and so successful he elected to do this short lived TV variety show (16 broadcasts). Despite good critical ratings ABC TV dropped the show. It was disappointing to Foxx fans for this show provided a venue that allowed Redd to show off his talent and charm and charisma.

Red Foxx He was a pioneer for young black comics. If you ask any one of them Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy who their idols were they would probably say Redd Foxx.

Many rare moments did occur on the show such as when the great Joe Louis guested on the third show (9/29/77). In a comedy routine Louis made out like he was going to box Redd. They called it "The Brown Bomber versus The Redd Target"

NOTE: To date only four of this series video taped episodes are extant. Three are archived at The Paley Center for Media (Oct. 4, Nov. 17, and Dec. 20, 1977. No episodes are in the archives of The Library of Congress or at UCLA Film & Television Museum. 

One complete episode has been uploaded to You tube (Jan. 5, 1978). 

                                                                            

The third and final rock music awards is presented in a two hour live broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium. 
Fleetwood Mac dominates with five awards. 

The hosts: Olivia Newton-John  and Peter Frampton, honoring winners in 15 categories judged by a nationwide panel of critics.

 Additional entertainment is slated from Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Rod Stewart. Scheduled presenters: The Beach Boys, Kiss, Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Kate Jackson.

SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS

"Instrumental Theme From ROCKY"...........Bill Conti

Tribute to Elvis Presley...............................Stevie Wonder

"Signed, Sealed, and Delivered"..................Peter Frampton
"The Greatest Love of All"............................George Benson  

NOTE: 
At the last minute, Cher, who was scheduled to co host this Live Television Special  broadcast, was replaced by Olivia Newton-John.                                                                  

September 15th, 1977- January 26th, 1978. 

An hour-long comedy/variety show hosted by Redd Foxx.

15 broadcasts: 1977 - Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1978 - Jan. 5, 12, 26.

Pre-empted Oct. 13, 27, Jan. 19, 1978. Re-run Dec. 29 (Sept. 29).

After Redd Foxx quit Sanford And Son after only four years, that made him rich, famous and so successful he elected to do this short lived TV variety show (16 broadcasts). Despite good critical ratings ABC TV dropped the show. It was disappointing to Foxx fans for this show provided a venue that allowed Redd to show off his talent and charm and charisma.

Red Foxx He was a pioneer for young black comics. If you ask any one of them Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy who their idols were they would probably say Redd Foxx.

Many rare moments did occur on the show such as when the great Joe Louis guested on the third show (9/29/77). In a comedy routine Louis made out like he was going to box Redd. They called it "The Brown Bomber versus The Redd Target"

NOTE: To date only four of this series video taped episodes are extant. Three are archived at The Paley Center for Media (Oct. 4, Nov. 17, and Dec. 20, 1977. No episodes are in the archives of The Library of Congress or at UCLA Film & Television Museum. 

One complete episode has been uploaded to You tube (Jan. 5, 1978).

                                                                            

Donna Fargo, Roy Clark, Freddy Fender, Oak Ridge Boys, Vikki Carr, Mel Tillis.                        

Live radio broadcast of the 64th Rose Bowl game from Pasadena, California between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies. The Huskies, led by quarterback Warren Moon, upset the favored Wolverines 27-20. Moon was named the game's MVP. Curt Gowdy and John Brodie call the play-by-play. 

Don K. Reed Show (WCBS F.M. 101) Radio Special tribute remembering Elvis Presley.

Part one and two of a four part 8 hour documentary biography of Elvis Presley's life and music that includes exclusive interviews with friends and family. These first two parts covers the 1950's.

NOTE:

In 2002, After 27 years on the air, Don K. Reed's "Doo Wopp Shop", then New York's only major station "Oldies" program, was pulled from the air by WCBS-FM

Don's show was the last place in New York City that a recording artist could be interviewed on the air; on the musical subject of his or her choice. It was the last place that New York radio listeners could hear directly from their Rock 'n' Roll favorites.

An artist would walk into Don's studio and Don would ask, "What would you like to talk about tonight and which of your songs would you like me to play?"
When Don's show went down, New York lost a resting place for Oldies fans, weary of today's music
and today's impersonal radio.                       

Country stars joining Roy Clark for a songfest at his ranch in Tulsa, Oklahoma, include Mel Tillis, Vikki Carr, Freddy Fender, Donna Fargo and the Oak Ridge Boys. Music: "Are You From Dixie?" and "Southern Nights."

Special: In Provo, Utah, Roy's guests are Marie Osmond, Tammy Wynette, Flip Wilson, Cheryl Tiegs and the Utah Symphony.

Interview with Robert Kennedy.              

The comedy of Rich Little.             

Republican presidential candidates in question and answer session.            

The 1980 Republican National Convention from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.      

Presidential nominee: Governor Ronald Reagan of California.
Vice-Presidential nominee: George Bush of Texas.     

Ronald Reagan accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United States at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.          

Retrospective of CBS Evening news, November 21st  1963. The Beatles phenomenon, one day after the shooting death of John Lennon. 

President-Elect Ronald Reagan is administered the oath of office and gives his first address as President. Includes news report that American hostages in Tehran have been freed.  

Special Report: Freed hostages arrive in Algiers. Comments from Kurt Waldheim, Jimmy Carter, others.                  

Special: Robert Klein headlines a program of sketches, songs and blackouts with guests Judd Hirsch and the Charlie Daniels Band. Robert plays the lead in a roller-disco version of "Julius Caesar," the host of a radio call-in show and a taxi driver forcing unwanted advice on his celebrity passenger (Judd). The Charlie Daniels Band performs "In America" and Robert sings "They're Playing Our Song" and "Since I Fell for You."

Special: Comedian Robert Klein's self-reflective monologues develop into sketches in which he plays a psychiatric patient who unwittingly reveals his Oedipal dream to a national TV-and-radio audience; and a corporate executive whose meeting with colleagues Jane Curtin and Rodney Dangerfield is sabotaged by swivel chairs. Also: a spoof of "trash sports."

Special: President Ronald Reagan, Gene Autry, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Minnie Pearl are among those saluting Country Music Hall of Famer Roy Acuff through recollections, film clips and, of course, songs.

Rodney Dangerfield in his first special.