October 21st, 1974-1980.
90-minute talk show hosted by Dinah Shore. The program was seen during the daytime in most markets. In 1979, the show was retitled "Dinah and Friends" as Dinah employed a weekly co-host. Depending on the market where the syndicated show airs, it is presented as a 90-minute show or edited to a 60-minute broadcast.
A rare appearance by Blood Sweat and Tears. Discussion includes Bobby Colomby most responsible for the sound of the group. Other guests include Stephanie Mills, Alan King, and Mike Wallace who is proud to reveal that 60 Minutes will be going prime time 7:00pm in two weeks with Dan Rather joining Mike and Morley Safer. Wallace relates that in 1967 he turned down the job offered to him by Richard Nixon as press secretary. Other personal thoughts about the former President are expressed including upcoming Nixon / Frost interviews.
HIGLIGHTS:
"Ease on Down the Road," "My Personal Property." ----Shore
"Home," "If You Can Learn How to Cry."--------------------Mills
"Life"-------------------------------------------Blood, Sweat and Tears
Commercials include, Mama Select Frozen Pizza, Lestoil, Northway Mall, Mike Douglas Show, Shake 'N' Bake, Sears, WGY Radio Station Pomo, Heinz Frozen French Fries, John Warner for The National Archives and upcoming Bi-Centennial, Red Rose Tea, Marine Midland Bank, Macy's Thanksgiving Sales, Coca Cola, and Special TV broadcast "You're Under Arrest .