"THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL" - February 2, 1973 - May 1, 1981.
"The Midnight Special" provided taped in-concert popular music. The emphasis was on rock and roll and when the series first went on the air everyone was a guest star, followed by different guest stars hosting for most of the run. There was no regular host except for Helen Reddy who hosted the series during the years 1975-1977.
"The Midnight Special" is considered network television's first regularly scheduled late-late night programming.
The 90-minute series aired on Fridays following The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Wolfman Jack was the announcer.
Hostess: Helen Reddy