June 15, 1969-September 7, 1969; December 17, 1969-July 13, 1971 (CBS); 1971-1992 (Syndicated). "Hee Haw" was a fast-paced mixture of songs, skits, blackouts, and corny jokes. A syndicated version of the show appeared; by 1977 it was the nation's number-one-rated non-network show. The series was co-hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark (by the late 1980s, Owens and Clark appeared only occasionally, having made room for various guest hosts). A large stable of regular performers have been featured, including Louis M. ("Grandpa") Jones, Junior Samples, Jeannine Riley, Lulu Roman, David Akeman ("Stringbean"), Sherry Miles, Lisa Todd, Minnie Pearl, Gordie Tapp, Diana Scott, Cathy Baker and Barbi Benton.                                       

The story of a mentally challenged young man given the opportunity to attend a special school called "Mid Step" in which the challenged are taught to stretch their abilities and be self-sufficient.            

Prior to showing the movie " Aloha, Bobby and Rose." Previews include upcoming children's shows, Marlon Brando starring in "Missouri Breaks," and "Crazy Mama." HBO is advertised as a premium station.                         

June 15, 1969-September 7, 1969; December 17, 1969-July 13, 1971 (CBS); 1971-1992 (Syndicated). "Hee Haw" was a fast-paced mixture of songs, skits, blackouts, and corny jokes. A syndicated version of the show appeared; by 1977 it was the nation's number-one-rated non-network show. The series was co-hosted by Buck Owens and Roy Clark (by the late 1980s, Owens and Clark appeared only occasionally, having made room for various guest hosts). A large stable of regular performers have been featured, including Louis M. ("Grandpa") Jones, Junior Samples, Jeannine Riley, Lulu Roman, David Akeman ("Stringbean"), Sherry Miles, Lisa Todd, Minnie Pearl, Gordie Tapp, Diana Scott, Cathy Baker and Barbi Benton.

Vince McMahon calls 10 matches of this Special broadcast presentation.  WWWF live wrestling from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

This HBO live feed air check has no commercials. The opening five minutes is missing. Otherwise a complete 2 hour and 22 minute archived broadcast including HBO sign-off. 


Bouts include Jose Gonzalez vs. Don Kent, Johnny Rodz vs. Gino Hernandez, Executioner II vs. Carlos Rocha, Executioner I vs. Ivan Putski, Gas House Gilbert vs. Larry Zbysko, Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. challenger Ken Patera in a championship match, Jan Nelson vs. Bo Bo Brazil, Pete Doherty vs. Dusty Rhodes, Tony Garea vs. Baron Miguel Sicluna, tag-team champions Chief Jay Strongbow and Billy White Wolf vs. challengers Tor Kamata and Stan Stasiak in a tag-team championship match. 

Ring announcer: Howard Finkel.

Referee: John Stanley. Guest Referee: Gorilla Monsoon. 

WWWF MSG Show (Mar '77 #1)
Date: Mon, Mar 7th 1977
United States Madison Square Garden, New York, New York	Promotion: WWWF
	 
Star Matches for MSG Show (Mar '77 #1)
no.	10 Matches - 20 minute time limits	
1	Don Kent	-    Draw	- Jose Gonzales		 		
2	Gino Hernandez	Def.	Johnny Rodz		 		
3	Larry Zbyszko	Def.	Doug Gilbert		 		
4	Bobo Brazil	Def.	Jan Nelson		 		
5	Carlos Rocha	Def.	Executioner #2		 		
6	Ivan Putski	Def.	Executioner #1		 		
7	Tony Garea	Def.	Baron Mikel Scicluna		 		
8	Dusty Rhodes	Def.	Rocky Tamayo		 		
9	Billy White Wolf (C) & Chief Jay Strongbow (C)	Def.	Stan Stasiak & Tor Kamata		 	WWWF International Tag Team Titles
10	Bruno Sammartino (C)	Def.	Ken Patera		Referee: Gorilla Monsoon 	WWWF World Heavyweight Title                                      

Jimmy Young meets George Foreman in a heavyweight bout in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Young wins by unanimous decision after knocking down Foreman in the 12th round.           

Hollywood columnist Marilyn Beck hosts this special that provides commentary of amusing outtake film footage.   

                     

Vince McMahon calls the matches. 
Joined in progress. Bouts include Johnny Rodz vs. Jay Nelson, SD Jones vs. Jose Gonzalez, Carlos Rocha vs. Baron Miguel Sicluna, Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Executioner # II, Little John and Billy The Kid Vs. The Hillbilly Kid and The Hattie Kid,
Baron Von Raschke vs. Bruno Sammartino in a championship match, Tony Garea vs. Gashouse Gilbert, Tor Kamata vs. Dusty Rhodes, Larry Zbysko and Ivan Putski vs. Ken Patera and Stan Stasiak, Billy White Wolf vs. Executioner # I.  

NOTE:
Variations in sound quality at times.                     

October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)

One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.

Host: Peter Marshall                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)

One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.

Host: Peter Marshall                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wrestling Federation from Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

Bouts include, joined in progress, Carlos Rocha victory vs. Jan Nelson, Ron Mickolaczk (Debut at Madison Square Garden) victory vs. Gashouse Gilbert, Baron Von Raschke vs. Ivan Putski, fight to a draw,  George "The Animal" Steele vs. victor Bruno Sammartino, Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Ken Patera, fight to a draw, World Heavyweight champion "Superstar" Billy Graham victorious vs. Gorilla Monsoon in a world title match, Indian Billy White Wolf victorious vs. "Rocky" Tamayo, Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko take the first two matches, victorious, vs. Stan Stasiak and Nicolai Volkoff in a tag-team title match. 

NOTE: These early SPECIAL HBO WRESTLING telecasts were scheduled approximately once every month with ring "color commentator" announcer, Vince McMahon who interviews Billy Graham.                                                        

Live matches of the World Wrestling Federation from Madison Square Garden in New York City.    

Host: Vince McMahon.                       

October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)

One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.

Host: Peter Marshall                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

October 17th, 1966- June 20th, 1980 (Daytime)
January 12th, 1968- September 13th, 1968 (Prime Time)
November 1st, 1971- September 1981.(Syndicated)

One of the longest-running daytime game shows on NBC television.

Host: Peter Marshall                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

A salute to Las Vegas.

Hosts: Cindy Williams and Don Meredith                                     

An old-style politician runs for a fourth term as Mayor as only he knows how.                                                     

This was the first telecast of the Heisman Trophy Awards won in 1977 by Earl Campbell. 

Hosts: OJ Simpson, Elliot Gould. I hour excerpt.           

A moving story of an unusual Christmas gift from the members of a Synagogue to their Christian neighbors.   
This was the 126th presentation of The Hallmark Hall Of Fame in its 27th year on television.                  

A musical special starring Mel Torme, Sarah Vaughn, and Carmen McRae.             

Former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali meets Leon Spinks for the second time in his career at the New Orleans Superdome. Ali, who lost his title to Spinks on February 15th, 1978, came back in this fight to regain the heavyweight championship for the third time in his career, via a unanimous decision. He became the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. Ali retired after this fight only to come out of retirement for a brief comeback two years later.  

                                              

Robin Williams in concert. An HBO special. 

Guest: John Ritter.              

A salute to the famed songwriter Irving Berlin.            

Hal Linden's 1st Special.             

Singer Helen Reddy welcomes guests Jane Fonda and Elliott Gould in this variety special.             

Richard Pryor live in concert from Long Beach, California.             

In 1979, just a few years after HBO came on the air, it took a chance on a young comedian, giving him his first TV Special. That was Billy Crystal.

Slipping out of his "Soap" role Billy demonstrates his talents for improvisation and bittersweet comedy sketches, among the more incredible his 9 minute brilliant  "Fifteen Rounds" routine on the  18 year career of Muhammad Ali, in and out of the ring. Billy Crystal takes on the voices of both Ali and Howard Cosell. 

At the conclusion of his routine Billy is surprised by Muhammad himself who trades quips with Crystal for an additional five minutes. They reverse roles, Muhammad impersonating Howard Cosell and Billy impersonating Muhammad Ali.                         

Highlights of various Dean Martin Roasts are presented. They include Johnny Carson (1975), Muhammad Ali (1976), Bob Hope, (1975), Jackie Gleason (1976), Jack Benny (1974), Michael Landon (1977), Lucille Ball (1977), and Dean Martin (1978). Roasters include John Wayne, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Jack Benny, Freddie Prinze, Totie Fields, Jonathan Winters, and Dom DeLuise.         

Hal Linden's 2nd Special. ABC's "Barney Miller" steps out of the squad room and into the streets of New York for a musical tour through one of the world's most exciting cities. With Robert Guillaume ("Benson"), Shecky Greene and the Rockettes.

Muhammad Ali vs. Larry Holmes for the heavyweight boxing championship from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Holmes wins by tenth round TKO.          

Dr. Martin Abend in a debate on the handling of American hostages in Tehran.          

WNEW-TV Channel 5, New York City.   

Larry Holmes stops Renaldo Snipes via 11th round TKO. After the fight, comments by a visibly upset Snipes and Holmes. Howard Cosell comments on the current sad state of professional boxing, including boxing deaths and unruly fans. Cosell calls the fight from ringside.