The 20th annual pre-race special from the Indianapolis Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Contains original commercials.

VIDEO TAPED earlier coverage, presented on New York local station WPIX Channel 11 (11:30pm - 1:30am) from the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Bob Hope and Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony Hulman are the co-marshals. 

Host: Bob Barker.                        

The Inaugural Ball for President-Elect Jimmy Carter who will be sworn in as the nation's 39th President the next day.      

This entertainment extravaganza program is telecast live from the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and it has array of hosts, including Hank Aaron, Shirley MacLaine, Paul Newman, Freddie Prinze Jean Stapleton, John Wayne Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Jack Albertson, 

NOTE: The first time such Gala Salute, the night before a president is sworn into office, has been televised in its entirety.         

Highlights of the inauguration of President-Elect Jimmy Carter
are shown.                            

Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade prior to the running of the historic race.            

The inaugural gala for President-Elect Ronald Reagan, sworn into office today.

Guests include: Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart, Rich Little, and Johnny Carson.