1976-06-12, WNBC, 52 min.
June 5, 1976-July 31, 1976. This summer replacement for "The Carol Burnett Show" starred Dinah Shore and a group of young professionals: Diana Canova, Bruce Kimmel, Gary Mule Deer, Mike Neun, Leland Palmer, Michael Preminger, Avelio Falana, and Dee Dee Rescher.
1976-10-19, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.
1976-12-30, WNBC, 56 min.
"The Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder is NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
October 15, 1973-January 28, 1982.
Guests are George Carlin, and Robert Klein.
Topics of discussion include:
The seven words that cannot be said of television, Carlin's metamorphosis through the years...development, and personal changes. Carlin's busy schedule including making 75 appearances a year...the difference between concert performances and performing in Las Vegas.
Robert Klein relates as well. His definition of what is a stand-up comedian, accrediting Rodney Dangerfield as a mentor.
George Carlin states that the audience shapes the art of the comedy that is performed. Not wanting to do a TV series because of so many restrictions that one has to agree to. Loves doing personal comedy and writing which is a very lonely process.
Robert Klein views very few comedy series as iconic such as The Honeymooners. Both discuss the merits of That Was The Week That Was.
The discussion moves to film financing and those challenges. Carlin remembers his roots, beginning as a Disc Jockey, Robert Klein beginning as a school teacher, including always humor into his teaching. At one time Robert Klein admits, until he went to college, he has aspirations of becoming a surgeon.
The subject of taboos in comedy is discussed.
NOTE: This broadcast was done LIVE.
An hour-long talk show hosted by Tom Snyder. Network television's first entry into late-late-night programming on weeknights Monday thru Thursday, usually broadcasting on tape 1 AM to 2 AM. "Tomorrow" was expanded to 90 minutes on September 16, 1980.
1977-04-26, NBC, 60 min.
Musical special starring Mac Davis.
Duplicate Of #3886
1977-04-26, WNBC, 52 min.
July 11, 1974-August 29, 1974; December 19, 1974-May 22, 1975; March 18, 1976-June 17, 1976. Singer Mac Davis hosted three hour-long variety shows. Regulars included mimes Shields and Yarnell.
1977-06-06, NBC, 8 min.
Joined in progress at the end of the broadcast.
George Carlin is substitute host for Johnny Carson. His guest is veteran character actor, Lionel Stander who discuses working on the classic film "The Milky Way," "Mr. Deeds Comes to Town"...Hollywood's great days, the Black List of the early 1950's, and the fact that he believes in "family planning" having had six wives and children ranging from 4 years to 44 years of age.
George Carlin signs off promoting Stander's upcoming film "The Sunshine Boys."
Commercials include Cliff Robertson for penetrative awareness related to "lead poising," and an ad for Catholic Relief Services.
1977-08-28, WCBS, 105 min.
A repeat of a broadcast which aired on April 7, 1977. George Burns and Bernadette Peters introduce performances by show business celebrities selected in a public opinion survey. Entertainers include Ace Trucking Company, George Benson, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, George Carlin, Carol Channing, The Doobie Brothers, Nancy Dussault, Redd Foxx, Robert Goulet, Loretta Lynn, Don Rickles, Beverly Sills, Red Skelton, Dionne Warwick, and Paul Williams.
1977-08-28, WCBS, 105 min.
A repeat of a broadcast which aired on April 7, 1977. George Burns and Bernadette Peters introduce performances by show business celebrities selected in a public opinion survey. Entertainers include Ace Trucking Company, George Benson, Edgar Bergen, and Charlie McCarthy, George Carlin, Carol Channing, The Doobie Brothers, Nancy Dussault, Redd Foxx, Robert Goulet, Loretta Lynn, Don Rickles, Beverly Sills, Red Skelton, Dionne Warwick, and Paul Williams.
Dupe of #5410.
1977-10-06, HBO, 45 min.
George Carlin's first-ever comedy special, filmed at the University Of Southern California in Los Angeles.
1978-02-28, WNBC, 52 min.
February 28, 1978-April 11, 1978.
A prime-time variety hour hosted by game show magnate Chuck Barris. The show featured celebrity guest stars as well as acts originally seen on "The Gong Show."
Six shows in the series. Pre-empted on March 28th.
1978-03-26, WFRV, 50 min.
Celebrities pay tribute to the man who put television on the map, Milton Berle.
On hand are Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra, Flip Wilson,
Lucille Ball, Don Rickles, Marlo Thomas, Angie Dickinson, Joey Bishop, Gregory Peck, George Carlin, Carl Reiner, Gene Kelly, Gabe Kaplan, Donnie Osmond and Marie Osmond.
1978-04-07, CBS, 120 min.
Performers are honored as chosen by viewers.
Hosts: George Burns and Bernadette Peters.
1978-06-03, WNBC, 78 min.
The series' fifth-anniversary show, with the Allman Brothers Band, George Benson, Natalie Cole, the Commodores, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Elton John, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Kansas, Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart, John Travolta, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Billy Crystal, Robert Klein and Jimmie Walker.