1978-06-22, CBS, 120 min.
Celebrities are honored as chosen by the viewers.
Host: Buddy Ebsen.
1978-06-26, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-07-03, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-07-17, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-07-24, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-07-31, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-08-07, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-08-21, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-08-21, PBS, 150 min.
A two and half hour PBS Live Special from Wolf Trap Farm Park in Vienna Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C.
Tex Beneke and his orchestra join with vocalists Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly in a salute to the big-band era, and memories of two of the greatest bands, Glen Miller and Jimmy Dorsey.
Also on hand is author George T. Simon author of THE BIG BANDS focusing on bandleaders active from the 1920's until the 1950's. He, and Helen O'Connell, Tex Beneke and Bob Eberly discuss the Big Band Era with Joel Gray in a separate segment with anecdotes and memories related of those years.
Host for the special broadcast is Joel Gray who opens the show:
"Good evening, and welcome to Wolf Trap. The 30's and 40's were a special time. A time of Big Bands and bobby sox, going steady and going to war. In those days, before television, people gathered around the radio listening to the sound of the Big Bands. And, the jukebox played your favorite song for only a nickel. It was a time of innocence, romance, holding hands in the front of the bandstand, listening to the music and feeling that life might just go on forever.
Tonight we will relive the feeling of those times as Tex Beneke, recreates the sound of one of the eras most popular bands, The Glenn Miller orchestra. Tex will be joined by America's sweethearts of the 40's, Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly with songs made famous by Jimmy Dorsey.
So, slip your arm around your best girl. Snug up a little closer. We're going to dream awhile.
Among the tunes performed: "Green Eyes," "Tuxedo Junction," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Moonlight Serenade," "Ida," "In the Mood," "Sunrise Serenade," "Tangerine."
1978-09-04, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-09-08, NBC, 90 min.
February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
Hosts K.C. & the Sunshine Band are joined by guests Paul McCartney & Wings, Donna Summer, Cheryl Ladd, Teddy Pendergrass and Jimmy "Bo" Horne. Included: a salute to Otis Redding.
Musical Highlights:
- Medley of hits ... K.C., Band
- "I've Had Enough" ... Paul, Wings
- "Last Dance," "I Love You" ... Donna
- "Think It Over," "Lady Gray" ... Cheryl
1978-09-11, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-09-15, ABC, min.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali meets Leon Spinks for the second time in his career at the New Orleans Superdome. Ali, who lost his title to Spinks on February 15th, 1978, came back in this fight to regain the heavyweight championship for the third time in his career, via a unanimous decision. He became the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. Ali retired after this fight only to come out of retirement for a brief comeback two years later.
1978-09-17, , min.
Mideast summit between Sadat, Begin, and President Carter expected to end shortly. Arab-Israeli peace agreement to be announced, with commentary.
1978-09-18, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-09-18, , min.
Mideast peace agreements signed by US, Egypt, and Israel released by President Carter.
1978-09-24, WCBS, 52 min.
September 24, 1978-October 8, 1978. An hour variety show starring Mary Tyler Moore. "Mary" opened to lackluster ratings and dismal reviews, and was abruptly pulled off the air after only three showings. Also featured on the series were Dick Shawn, Jim Hampton, Judy Kahan, Michael Keaton, Swoosie Kurtz, and David Letterman.
1978-09-25, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-10-01, WCBS, 52 min.
September 24, 1978-October 8, 1978. An hour variety show starring Mary Tyler Moore. "Mary" opened to lackluster ratings and dismal reviews, and was abruptly pulled off the air after only three showings. Also featured on the series were Dick Shawn, Jim Hampton, Judy Kahan, Michael Keaton, Swoosie Kurtz, and David Letterman.
1978-10-02, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-10-04, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1978-December 27, 1978. The only live prime-time entertainment show of the 1978-1979 season, this hour variety series was hosted by Dick Clark. Scheduled guests are Paul Williams, Jimmie Walker, Billy Crystal, stuntman Steve Baker and The Village People. Highlights include a salute to Elvis by eight musical impersonators; a look at the disco scene; and a stunt by Steve, who attempts to escape from a locked box while a car speeds toward him at 65 mph. Lenny Stack conducts the orchestra.
1978-10-05, SYN, min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia
Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles
Guests: Jimmy Stewart, and Fred and Katie Macmurray.
1978-10-08, WCBS, 52 min.
September 24, 1978-October 8, 1978. An hour variety show starring Mary Tyler Moore. "Mary" opened to lackluster ratings and dismal reviews, and was abruptly pulled off the air after only three showings. Also featured on the series were Dick Shawn, Jim Hampton, Judy Kahan, Michael Keaton, Swoosie Kurtz, and David Letterman.
1978-10-09, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-10-16, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-11-06, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-11-13, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-11-20, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-11-27, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-12-04, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1978-12-07, CBS, 60 min.
An all-star cast pays tribute to actor Jimmy Stewart.
1978-12-15, , min.
President Carter announces summit with Chinese leaders, probably in Hawaii or Guam.
1978-12-20, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1978-December 27, 1978. The only live prime-time entertainment show of the 1978-1979 season, this hour variety series was hosted by Dick Clark. Scheduled guests include Buddy Rich, who performs a duet on drums with a 6-year-old fan; comedian Bobby Kelton; Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.; and Bobbie Gentry & Jim Stafford.
1979-01-15, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1979-01-19, WNBC, 52 min.
From gridiron glory to "Celebrity Roast"-Joe Namath is on the receiving end of good-natured barbs from Orson Welles, Milton Berle, Jimmie Walker, Joey Bishop, Mel Tillis, Tom Bosley, Norm Crosby, Lee Meriwether, Rich Little, Angie Dickinson, David Doyle, Ruth Buzzi, Lorne Greene, Dick Butkus, George Blanda and Bernie Kopell.
1979-01-19, WNBC, min.
From gridiron glory to "Celebrity Roast"-Joe Namath is on the receiving end of good-natured barbs from Orson Welles, Milton Berle, Jimmie Walker, Joey Bishop, Mel Tillis, Tom Bosley, Norm Crosby, Lee Meriwether, Rich Little, Angie Dickinson, David Doyle, Ruth Buzzi, Lorne Greene, Dick Butkus, George Blanda and Bernie Kopell.
Duplicate of #2136.
1979-01-22, WCBS, 52 min.
With dry wit, a show business great marks his 100th birthday- 17 years early. Burns, who actually surpassed his 100th birthday in January of 1996 banters with many show business friends.
1979-01-22, WCBS, min.
With dry wit, a show business great marks his 100th birthday- 17 years early. Burns, who actually surpassed his 100th birthday in January of 1996 banters with many show business friends.
Duplicate of 5254.
1979-01-23, , min.
President Carter's State Of The Union Address to a joint session of Congress.
1979-01-28, WABC, 52 min.
January 28, 1979-May 27, 1979. This was the first broadcast of the series. An hour variety show featuring the performing members of the Osmond family: Donny, Marie, Alan, Wayne, Jay, Merrill, and Jimmy.
1979-01-29, , min.
President Carter welcomes Chinese leader Teng Hsiao-ping to Washington.
1979-02-05, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1979-02-12, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1979-02-18, WABC, 52 min.
January 28, 1979-May 27, 1979. An hour variety show featuring the performing members of the Osmond family: Donny, Marie, Alan, Wayne, Jay, Merrill, and Jimmy.
1979-02-19, WCBS, 27 min.
1976-1981 (Syndicated). The Muppets, created by Jim Henson and company, starred in their own half-hour comedy-variety show. Each week a guest celebrity appeared. The most popular first-run syndicated series in TV history.
1979-02-20, , min.
Funeral for slain US Ambassador Adolph Dubs. President Carter responds to criticism of his foreign policy.
1979-02-22, , min.
President Carter's actions against Afghanistan after killing of US Ambassador Adolph Dubs. Report there is still much money from President Nixon's 1972 campaign fund.
1979-03-01, , min.
Menachem Begin arrives in Washington for meetings with President Carter. Report on oil supply situation and turmoil in Iran.
1979-03-02, , min.
Meeting today between President Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. Polish government announces visit by Pope John Paul 11.
1979-03-03, , min.
Chinese capture Vietnam town of Lang Son. Believed invasion will now stop. Position of Carter-Begin peace plan described.