A comedy-variety special starring McLean Stevenson as host and performer. 

 "McLean Stevenson (formerly of M*A*S*H) steps into the variety spotlight along with guests Raquel Welch and the Fifth Dimension. Comic interludes feature McLean as the bumbling host of The wonderful world of animals, as a stunned farmer being interviewed after a UFO lands in his yard, and as Mr. Impossible, struggling to perform literally impossible feats. Raquel Welch sings "Feel like makin' love," and with McLean Stevenson, sings "Love will keep us together." The Fifth Dimension offer a medley of their hits.          

Valerie Harper is roasted by Nancy Walker, David Groh, Rich Little, Shelley Winters, Ed Asner, Isabel Sanford, Phyllis Diller, Chad Everett, Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Georgia Engle, Julie Kavner, Nipsey Russell, Jack Carter, Red Buttons, Eva Gabor, Jack Albertson and Harold Gould. Dean Martin is roastmaster.      

Duplicate of #2114. Partial broadcast only.  

September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray.             

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.

Bob Hope and his guests celebrate Christmas on this variety special.         

Christmas show from Malibu and Hidden Valley, California.

Dupe Of # 5198.                          

Peggy Flemming and Roy Clark join Mac Davis on this Christmas special.                      

Perry Como celebrates the Christmas holiday in Mexico with his guests.            

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dean Martin returns as the owner - host of Dean's Place, a plush night spot showcasing new talent. The show features Jack Cassidy as the club's maitre d', Vincent Gardenia as its chef,   
Foster Brooks as a tipsy customer and Guy Marks as a bartender. Guests include Peter Graves, singers Jessi Colter who sing, "What Happened to Blue Eyes?" and Freddy Fender who sings "Before the Next Teardrop Falls."
                                                

Dean Martin returns as the owner - host of Dean's Place, a plush night spot showcasing new talent. The show features Jack Cassidy as the club's maitre d', Vincent Gardenia as its chef,   
Foster Brooks as a tipsy customer and Guy Marks as a bartender. Guests include Peter Graves, singers Jessi Colter who sing, "What Happened to Blue Eyes?" and Freddy Fender who sings "Before the Next Teardrop Falls."

Dupe Of # 5199.                        

Jackie Gleason and Andy Williams co-host this variety special one night prior to the playing of the 1975 Super Bowl.                                        

Jackie Gleason and Andy Williams co-host this variety special one night prior to the playing of the 1975 Super Bowl.       

Duplicate of # 10160.                                             

September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This was the final broadcast of the series. Joined in Progress. Missing opening minutes. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray.   

NOTE: There is a powerful rendition by Tommy Butler of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Butler created the musical play SELMA which centers on the life of Reverend Martin Luther King, a black cultural hero and a figure deeply respected by a great many Americans for his massive role in the civil rights movement.                                     

Hostess Shirley MacLaine and Lucille Ball share the spotlight for "Gypsy in my Soul" a salute to the theater's often unsung chorus dancers.             

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.  

This was the debut show of the series.           

September 11, 1967-August 9, 1978.

 Popular variety hour hosted by Carol Burnett. On her own show, she brought together a group of talented supporting players: Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Dick Van Dyke. 

Commercials are included on this broadcast.   

                                   

Musical and comedy salute to the glory and vitality of the American spirit.                      

Musical and comedy salute to the glory and vitality of the American spirit.  

Duplicate of # 7830.                                  

1975-1978

A syndicated thirty minute musical variety show, produced in Toronto, Canada, starring Bobby Vinton. Comedian Billy Van was a regular on the show.                       

February 2, 1976-May 18, 1976. Rich Little hosted his own hour-long comedy-variety series. Other regulars included Charlotte Rae, R. G. Brown, Julie McWhirter, Joe Baker, and Mel Bishop.

The show moved from Monday nights to Tuesday nights on April 27th 1976 for three remaining broadcasts...the last first run airing on May 18, 1976.