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1975-09-20, WABC, 52 min.
- Howard Cosell
- Paul Anka
- Shirley Bassey
- Siegfried & Roy
- John Denver
- Jimmy Connors
- The Bay City Rollers
- Bill Murray
- Cast of The Wiz
- Frank Sinatra
- Willie Mays
- Lowell Weicker
- Vincent Impellitteri
- John Bartholomew Tucker
- Abe Beame
- Walt Frazier
- The Wiz
September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This was the first broadcast of the series which included 15 episodes. Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, Dec. 20 (Re-run of Nov. 8), Dec. 27 (Re-run of Nov. 15), Jan. 3, 1976 (Re-run of Nov. 29), Jan. 10, 17. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray. Telecast, live, from New York's Ed Sullivan Theater the opening-night lineup includes Shirley Bassey, John Denver, Paul Anka, Jimmy Connors, making his singing debut, the cast of the Tony-winning musical "The Wiz," the Scottish rock group The Bay City Rollers (via satellite from London).Frank Sinatra makes an unannounced appearance at the beginning of the show and quips with Cosell. Both MA Senator Edward Kennedy and CT Senator Lowell Weicker comment (on Tape) of their interest in being President of the Howard Cossel Fan Club. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE "Send in the Clowns," "This is my Life".........Shirley Bassey "I'm Sorry," "Calypso"......................John Denver "Ease on Down the Road,"................The Wiz Howard Cosell introduces celebrities in the audience to take a bow including former NYC mayor Vincent Impellitteri, Abe Beame, Willie Mays, and Walt Frazier. Announcer: John Bartholomew Tucker.
1975-10-04, WABC, 52 min.
September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray.1976-01-17, WABC, 45 min.
- Howard Cosell
- Ed Bluestone
- Billy Crystal
- The Bay City Rollers
- The Movies
- Morris Albert
- Bill Murray
- Elayne Boosler
- Barry Newman
- Tommy Butler
- Dr. Martin Luther King
September 20, 1975-January 17, 1976. This was the final broadcast of the series. Joined in Progress. Missing opening minutes. This hour-long variety show was hosted by Howard Cosell. Among Cosell's regulars was Bill Murray. NOTE: There is a powerful rendition by Tommy Butler of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Butler created the musical play SELMA which centers on the life of Reverend Martin Luther King, a black cultural hero and a figure deeply respected by a great many Americans for his massive role in the civil rights movement.
#4936: TONY ORLANDO AND DAWN
Order1976-12-07, WCBS, 52 min.
July 3, 1974-July 24, 1974; December 4, 1974-December 28, 1976. Tony Orlando and Dawn hosted a four-week summer replacement for "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; the series resurfaced later that year. During the 1975-1976 season regulars included Alice Nunn, Lonnie Schorr, and Lynn Stuart. In the fall of 1976 the show was retitled "Tony Orlando and Dawn Rainbow Hour"; the regulars included George Carlin, Susan Lanier, Bob Holt, Edie McClurg, Adam Wade, and Nancy Steen.1977-12-11, , 120 min.
- Patti Page
- Frankie Laine
- Teresa Brewer
- Donna Summer
- Rita Coolidge
- Kris Kristofferson
- Andy Gibb
- Paul Simon
- Bee Gees
- Robin Gibb
- Maurice Gibb
- Four Preps
- Steve Martin
- Rod Stewart
- George Benson
- Peter Frampton
- Cat Stevens
- Bay City Rollers
- Shaun Cassidy
A musical salute to the 50's, 60's and 70's. Hosts: Kris Kristofferson, The Bee Gees. Live and on Video tape, a two hour salute honoring music and performers in 12 categories as selected in a national survey by Billboard magazine. HIGHLIGHTS: A 1950's medley by Frankie Laine, Teresa Brewer and Patti Page, including "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?" "Mule Train," "Old Cape Cod," "Ricochet," "Music, Music, Music." A 1960's salute by the Four Preps; contemporary songs by Rita Coolidge ("We're All Alone"), Rod Stewart, George Benson and Kris Kristofferson. Steve Martin does a comedy routine.#6776: CHUCK BARRIS
Order1977-12-20, NBC, 52 min.
- Redd Foxx
- The Mills Brothers
- Linda Hopkins
- The Temptations
- Chuck Barris
- The Bay City Rollers
- Michelle Phillips
- Stephen Bishop
Special: Host Chuck Barris brings amateur acts from "The Gong Show" to complement music and comedy by celebrities (including a routine by Redd Foxx). Highlights include: "In a Lifetime" by The Temptations, "Victim of Romance" by Michelle Phillips, "Shake a Hand" by Linda Hopkins, "On and On" by Stephen Bishop, "Be My Life's Companion" by The Mills Brothers, and "It's a Game" by The Bay City Rollers.