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15 records found for The Oak Ridge Boys
1974-03-16, WCBS, 52 min.
- Roy Clark
- Barbi Benton
- Gordie Tapp
- Minnie Pearl
- Buck Owens
- Junior Samples
- Louis M. Jones
- Jeannine Riley
- Lulu Roman
- David Akeman
- Sherry Miles
- Lisa Todd
- Diana Scott
- Cathy Baker
- Johnny Rodriguez
- The Oak Ridge Boys
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.#6785: WIDE WORLD EVENT
Order1975-01-02, ABC, 90 min.
- Paul Williams
- Jose Feliciano
- Sarah Vaughan
- The Lettermen
- Richie Havens
- Helen Reddy
- Al Wilson
- Molly Bee
- The Hagers
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Alex Harvey
- Tim Moore
- Kenny Loggins
- The Limeliters
- Etta James
- James Cleveland and the Cleveland Singers
Helen Reddy and Paul Williams are co-hosts at the finals of the first annual American Song Festival, held Sept. 2 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Winning entries are performed by Jose Feliciano, Richie Havens, Sarah Vaughan, Molly Bee, the Lettermen, the Limeliters, Al Wilson, Etta James, the Hagers, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the Rev. James Cleveland and the Cleveland Singers. Also: interviews with competing songwriters Kenny Loggins, Alex Harvey and Tim Moore. NOTE: September 2, 1974: (Monday) The finals of the American Song Festival was held in Saratoga Springs, New York on this date. The finals started 45 minutes late and ended at almost 6:00 the following morning. (September 3rd) Woodstock's Tim Moore's "Charmer" was declared the winner by Skitch Henderson of the judge's panel. He was awarded $30,500 and a Yamaha grand piano. Etta James performed "Charmer" during the finals. Her performance was issued on an LP WINNERS! - Live At America's First International Songwriting Competition on Buddah BDS 5624 along with performances of other festival winners. The finals were taped by ABC - TV to be aired on October 18, 1974. The festival opened on Friday, August 30th with the semi-finals which lasted for three days before the finals. October 18, 1974: (Friday) The finals of The American Song Festival aired as a 90 minute ABC Wide World Special starting at 11:30 p. m. Etta James' performance of "Charmer" was featured in the broadcast. This broadcast was re-run on January 2, 1975. #6785: WIDE WORLD EVENT 1975-01-02, ABC, 90 min.
#3368: JOHNNY CASH AND FRIENDS
Order1976-09-19, WCBS, 52 min.
August 29, 1976-September 19, 1976. The first, "The Johnny Cash Show," was introduced as a summer series and returned later as a midseason replacement. In addition to Cash it featured June Carter Cash (his wife), Carl Perkins, the Carter Family, the Statler Brothers and the Tennessee Three. The second show, "Johnny Cash and Friends," was a summer series and featured Cash, June Carter Cash, Steve Martin, Jim Varney and Howard Mann.#6774: ROY CLARK'S RANCH PARTY
Order1978-01-15, WNEW, 52 min.
Country stars joining Roy Clark for a songfest at his ranch in Tulsa, Oklahoma, include Mel Tillis, Vikki Carr, Freddy Fender, Donna Fargo and the Oak Ridge Boys. Music: "Are You From Dixie?" and "Southern Nights."
1978-03-14, 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."#5331: LUCY COMES TO NASHVILLE
Order1978-11-19, WCBS, 52 min.
- Lucille Ball
- Barbara Mandrell
- Lynn Anderson
- Tom T. Hall
- Mel Tillis
- Ronnie Milsap
- Archie Campbell
- The Oak Ridge Boys
At the Grand Ole Opry, hostess Lucille Ball introduces many stars of Nashville.#4244A: PRESENTING SUSAN ANTON
Order1979-05-03, WNBC, 52 min.
April 26, 1979-May 17, 1979. Four-week musical variety hour starring Susan Anton, with Jack Fletcher and Jack Knight.1979-10-16, WNBC, 104 min.
- Johnny Cash
- Glen Campbell
- Roy Clark
- The Statler Brothers
- Loretta Lynn
- Dolly Parton
- Bill Monroe
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Eddie Rabbitt
The brightest country music stars light up the historic Ford's Theatre.#5163: A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Order1979-12-12, WCBS, 52 min.
A holiday season music celebration special.#5377: NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE
Order1979-12-31, WABC, 78 min.
Hosts Erin Moran & John Schneider are joined by Blondie, Chic, Barry Manilow, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the Village People to celebrate rolling out the old year 1979 and rocking in the new year 1980. Dick Clark covers the countdown to midnight in segments that are telecast live from Times Square in New York City.1980-10-22, NBC, 60 min.
- Johnny Cash
- Glen Campbell
- Ray Stevens
- Roy Clark
- Barbara Mandrell
- Larry Gatlin
- The Statler Brothers
- Dottie West
- Tom T. Hall
- Mel Tillis
- Dolly Parton
- Ronnie Milsap
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Freddie Fender
Special: An edited 1979 concert at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., features performances by Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, the Statler Brothers, the Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Larry Gatlin, Barbara Mandrell, Dottie West, Tom T. Hall, Freddie Fender, Mel Tillis, Ray Stevens. (Repeat).
#6726: NASHVILLE PALACE
Order1980-10-25, ABC, 60 min.
- Andy Griffith
- Roy Clark
- Barbara Mandrell
- George Lindsey
- Mickey Gilley
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Slim Pickens
- Catherine Bach
- Misty Rowe
Special: From Opryland in Nashville, host Roy Clark and announcer Slim Pickens welcome Andy Griffith, Barbara Mandrell, Catherine Bach, the Oak Ridge Boys, Misty Rowe, George Lindsey and Mickey Gilley. Sketches include a spoof of "Dallas."
#6710: COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Order1980-12-01, CBS, 60 min.
- Glen Campbell
- Lynn Anderson
- Minnie Pearl
- Loretta Lynn
- Debby Boone
- Tanya Tucker
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Tom Wopat
Special: The Canadian Rockies provide the setting for a Christmas celebration with Minnie Pearl and guests Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn, Lynn Anderson, the Oak Ridge Boys, Tanya Tucker, Debby Boone, Tom Wopat, friends, families and the Mount Royal Children's Choir. Scheduled Musical Highlights include: "Sleigh Bells" by Minnie, "White Christmas" by Debby, "Silent Night" by Loretta, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Tanya, and "We Three Kings of Orient Are" by Glen & Choir.
#6721: COUNTRY COMES HOME
Order1981-04-01, CBS, 120 min.
- Hoagy Carmichael
- Johnny Cash
- Ray Charles
- Chet Atkins
- Glen Campbell
- Jeannie C. Riley
- Roy Clark
- Larry Gatlin
- Alabama
- The Statler Brothers
- Minnie Pearl
- Loretta Lynn
- Crystal Gayle
- Doug Kershaw
- Tammy Wynette
- Faron Young
- George Jones
- Bill Anderson
- Roy Acuff
- Tanya Tucker
- Bobby Bare
- The Carter Family
- Hank Williams Jr.
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Bob Wills
- Dirt Band
- Steve Gatlin
- Rudy Gatlin
Special: Nashville's Grand Ole Opry provides the appropriate setting for a country-music jamboree. Its highlights include a duet pairing Crystal Gayle and 81-year-old songwriter Hoagy Carmichael; a tribute to Bob Wills, performed by Chet Atkins; and a medley of Hank Williams tunes sung by Minnie Pearl, the Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Anderson, Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams Jr., the Statler Brothers, Bobby Bare, Faron Young and Jeannie C. Riley. Other performers include: Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker, Ray Charles, Roy Clark, Statlers, Doug Kershaw, Larry Gatlin, Steve Gatlin, Rudy Gatlin, Loretta Lynn, the Carter Family, Roy Acuff, George Jones, and Alabama.
#6722: COUNTRY TOP 20
Order1981-04-25, SYND, 90 min.
Dennis Weaver is the host of this country-music program featuring the top 20 hits of April 1981 (according to a poll by Radio and Records magazine). Performers appearing include the group Alabama, Razzy Bailey, Johnny Lee, the Oak Ridge Boys and Hank Williams Jr.