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1974-06-21, WNBC, 78 min.
- Curtis Mayfield
- Billy Preston
- Jim Croce
- Al Green
- Edger Winter Group
- Kenny Loggins and Messina
- Gladys Knight and the Pips
- Dr. Hook Medicine Show
"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. Every hit performer sings a million-selling hit on this program, whjich features the Edgar Winter Group ("Frankenstein"}; the late Jim Croce ("Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"); Loggins and Messina ("Your Mama Don't Dance"); Curtis Mayfield ("Superfly"); Billy Preston ("Will It Go Round in Circles?"); Gladys Knight and the Pips ("Midnight Train to Georgia"); Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show ("The Cover of the Rolling Stone"); Al Green ("Here I Am"); The O'Jays ("Love Train"); Gilbert O'Sullivan ("Get Down"); The Spinners ("Could It Be I'm Falling in Love"); Charlie Rich ("Behind Closed Doors"); Stories ("Brother Louie"). NOTE: Jim Croce who died in a plane crash at the age of 30, September 20, 1973, appears in this re-run presentation, representing his posthumous first run appearance broadcast January 4, 1974. Croce appeared on "The Midnight Special" two other times, June 15, 1973 and September 14, 1973.
#6785: WIDE WORLD EVENT
Order1975-01-02, ABC, 90 min.
- Paul Williams
- Jose Feliciano
- Sarah Vaughan
- The Lettermen
- Richie Havens
- Helen Reddy
- Al Wilson
- Molly Bee
- The Hagers
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Alex Harvey
- Tim Moore
- Kenny Loggins
- The Limeliters
- Etta James
- James Cleveland and the Cleveland Singers
Helen Reddy and Paul Williams are co-hosts at the finals of the first annual American Song Festival, held Sept. 2 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Winning entries are performed by Jose Feliciano, Richie Havens, Sarah Vaughan, Molly Bee, the Lettermen, the Limeliters, Al Wilson, Etta James, the Hagers, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the Rev. James Cleveland and the Cleveland Singers. Also: interviews with competing songwriters Kenny Loggins, Alex Harvey and Tim Moore. NOTE: September 2, 1974: (Monday) The finals of the American Song Festival was held in Saratoga Springs, New York on this date. The finals started 45 minutes late and ended at almost 6:00 the following morning. (September 3rd) Woodstock's Tim Moore's "Charmer" was declared the winner by Skitch Henderson of the judge's panel. He was awarded $30,500 and a Yamaha grand piano. Etta James performed "Charmer" during the finals. Her performance was issued on an LP WINNERS! - Live At America's First International Songwriting Competition on Buddah BDS 5624 along with performances of other festival winners. The finals were taped by ABC - TV to be aired on October 18, 1974. The festival opened on Friday, August 30th with the semi-finals which lasted for three days before the finals. October 18, 1974: (Friday) The finals of The American Song Festival aired as a 90 minute ABC Wide World Special starting at 11:30 p. m. Etta James' performance of "Charmer" was featured in the broadcast. This broadcast was re-run on January 2, 1975. #6785: WIDE WORLD EVENT 1975-01-02, ABC, 90 min.
1975-03-29, WPIX, 52 min.
The musical talents of Jim Messina and Kenny Loggins are spot lighted in this one hour late night special (11pm-Midnight). Songs include: "Your Mama Don't Dance," "Danny's Song," "Nobody But You," "House of Pooh Corner," "Peace of Mind," NOTE: Located in Box with ATA#5495
#6739: GRAMMY AWARDS
Order1980-02-27, CBS, 120 min.
- George Burns
- Johnny Cash
- Paul Williams
- Barbara Mandrell
- Kenny Rogers
- Kris Kristofferson
- Isaac Hayes
- Natalie Cole
- Melissa Manchester
- Debby Boone
- Eugene Fodor
- George Benson
- Peaches and Herb
- Chuck Mangione
- Deborah Harry
- Quincy Jones
- Kenny Loggins
- Ted Nugent
Special: Kenny Rogers is the host for the recording industry's 22nd annual Grammy Awards ceremonies, from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Scheduled presenters include Debby Boone, George Benson, George Burns, Johnny Cash, Natalie Cole, Eugene Fodor, Deborah Harry, Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Loggins, Melissa Manchester, Barbara Mandrell, Chuck Mangione, Ted Nugent, Peaches and Herb, and Paul Williams.