NBC presented six specials, aired at different times, the first broadcast February 7, 1978. Other broadcasts aired include August 8 & 16, 1978. Not widely referenced or remembered.

Performers featured in sketches and blackouts include Jack Albertson, John Ritter, Arte Johnson, Barbara Eden, Martha Raye, Georgia Engel, Gabriel Melgar, Frank Gorshin, comics Tom Dreesen and Jackie Dayle, and actresses Kim Fields and Maureen Murphy. Cameo appearances by Milton Berle, Marcia Wallace, Billy Barty, comic Jay Leno.

Update on Jimmy Carter campaign.             

The second and final debate between President Jimmy Carter and Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, sponsored by The League Of Women Voters, days before the presidential election.  
Comments following debate.                  

Special: Johnny Cash is joined for his traditional Christmas show by Mac Davis, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band, June Carter Cash, Jeannie C. Riley, the Carter Family, and the Tom Tichenor Puppets. Johnny recites "The Christmas Guest" and "Little Grey Donkey." Taped at Nashville's Opryland. Musical Highlights include: "The Greatest Cowboy of Them All" by Johnny & Larry, and "Christmas is for Kids" by Mac.

Special: The Muppets join host John Denver for holiday high jinks. But there are reverent moments, too, as the Muppets dramatize the Nativity story (backed by traditional carols); and Denver re-enacts the composition of "Silent Night." Additional Musical Highlights include: "A Christmas Wish" by John & Kermit, and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by John & Rowlf.

Special: It's ladies' night at the Grand Ole Opry as Johnny is joined by Emmylou Harris, Minnie Pearl, June Carter Cash, Rosanne Cash, Misty Rowe ("Hee Haw") and - in "I'm Going to Be a Country Girl Again" - a chorus of 28 female singers including Jeannie C. Riley, Wilma Lee Cooper, Helen Cornelius, Skeeter Davis.