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10 records found for George Benson
#9384: SOUNDSTAGE
Order1976-05-20, PBS, 60 min.
- George Benson
- Freddie Hubbard
- Quincy Jones
- Chick Corea
- Stanley Clarke
- Rahasaan Roland Kirk
- Hubert Laws
- Airto Moreira
- Sonny Robbins
- McCoy Tyner
- Bill Watrous
- Lenny White
1974-1981. Part II of II. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago. A celebration of the Downbeat Reader's Poll jazz awards of 1975. The hosts: Quincy Jones and Chick Corea.
1977-08-28, WCBS, 105 min.
- Red Skelton
- Redd Foxx
- Robert Goulet
- George Burns
- Nancy Dussault
- Carol Channing
- Paul Williams
- Beverly Sills
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Don Rickles
- George Carlin
- Bernadette Peters
- Dionne Warwick
- Loretta Lynn
- The Ace Trucking Company
- George Benson
- The Doobie Brothers
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.
- Red Skelton
- Redd Foxx
- Robert Goulet
- George Burns
- Nancy Dussault
- Carol Channing
- Paul Williams
- Beverly Sills
- Edgar Bergen
- Charlie McCarthy
- Don Rickles
- George Carlin
- Bernadette Peters
- Dionne Warwick
- Loretta Lynn
- The Ace Trucking Company
- George Benson
- The Doobie Brothers
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.
1977-09-15, NBC, 120 min.
- Elvis Presley
- Linda Ronstadt
- Olivia Newton-John
- Stevie Wonder
- Martin Mull
- George Benson
- Alice Cooper
- Rod Stewart
- Kate Jackson
- Mary Kay Place
- Peter Frampton
- Fleetwood Mac
- Daryl Hall
- John Oates
- Olivia Newton-John
- Bill Conti
- Beach Boys
- Kiss
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.
1978-04-07, CBS, 120 min.
- Red Skelton
- Redd Foxx
- Robert Goulet
- George Burns
- Nancy Dussault
- Carol Channing
- Beverly Sills
- Edgar Bergen
- Don Rickles
- George Carlin
- Bernadette Peters
- Loretta Lynn
- George Benson
- The Ace Trucking Company
- The Doobie Brothers
Performers are honored as chosen by viewers. Hosts: George Burns and Bernadette Peters.
1978-06-03, WNBC, 78 min.
- John Travolta
- Robert Klein
- Jimmie Walker
- George Carlin
- Steve Martin
- Billy Crystal
- Barry Manilow
- Natalie Cole
- K.C. and the Sunshine Band
- Elton John
- George Benson
- Don Kirshner
- The Allman Brothers Band
- The Commodores
- Billy Joel
- Fleetwood Mac
- Kansas
- Rod Stewart
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.#4515: SOUNDSTAGE
Order1978-12-05, PBS, 57 min.
- Jackie Wilson
- Benny Goodman
- Itzhak Perlman
- Judy Collins
- Dizzy Gillespie
- Barry Manilow
- Doug Kershaw
- B.B. King
- George Benson
- Jean-Luc Ponty
- Junior Wells
- Johnny Winter
- Willie Dixon
- The Doobie Brothers
- Harry Chapin
1974-1981. Re-run from 1974. A series of 60-minute and 90-minute concerts by popular musical acts, produced at WTTW-TV Chicago.
#6739: GRAMMY AWARDS
Order1980-02-27, CBS, 120 min.
- George Burns
- Johnny Cash
- Paul Williams
- Barbara Mandrell
- Kenny Rogers
- Kris Kristofferson
- Isaac Hayes
- Natalie Cole
- Melissa Manchester
- Debby Boone
- Eugene Fodor
- George Benson
- Peaches and Herb
- Chuck Mangione
- Deborah Harry
- Quincy Jones
- Kenny Loggins
- Ted Nugent
Special: Kenny Rogers is the host for the recording industry's 22nd annual Grammy Awards ceremonies, from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Scheduled presenters include Debby Boone, George Benson, George Burns, Johnny Cash, Natalie Cole, Eugene Fodor, Deborah Harry, Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Loggins, Melissa Manchester, Barbara Mandrell, Chuck Mangione, Ted Nugent, Peaches and Herb, and Paul Williams.
#6679: SOLID GOLD
Order1981-11-07, SYND, 44 min.
- John Schneider
- James Brown
- Olivia Newton-John
- Marilyn McCoo
- Andy Gibb
- George Benson
- Sheena Easton
- Marty Cohen
- Journey
- Burton Cummings
- Robert W. Morgan
1980-1988 (SYNDICATED). A syndicated "countdown" show. The format had the week's top ten tunes either performed by their original artists or interpreted by the Solid Gold Dancers. Dionne Warwick hosted the series during the first season, joined each week by a celebrity guest host. Andy Gibb & Marilyn McCoo hosted for the 1981-1982 season. Wayland Flowers and Madame join as regular comedy relief. Hosts: Andy Gibb & Marilyn McCoo. Robert W. Morgan, announcer. NOTE: Joined in progress. Occasional minor variations in sound quality playback.
#6682: SOLID GOLD
Order1982-02-27, SYND, 60 min.
- Aretha Franklin
- Wayland Flowers and Madame
- Marilyn McCoo
- Andy Gibb
- George Benson
- Air Supply
- Marty Cohn
- Quarterflash
1980-1988 (SYNDICATED). A syndicated "countdown" show. The format had the week's top ten tunes either performed by their original artists or interpreted by the Solid Gold Dancers. Dionne Warwick hosted the series during the first season, joined each week by a celebrity guest host. Andy Gibb & Marilyn McCoo hosted for the 1981-1982 season. Hosts: Andy Gibb & Marilyn McCoo.