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• #6148: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

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  1974-02-08, NBC, 90 min.

  • Jose Feliciano
  • Tina Turner
  • David Essex
  • Ike & Tina Turner
  • Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids
  • Electric Light Orchestra
  • Todd Rundgren
  • Mandrill
  • Ike Turner

  February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network television's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-late night programming.
  450 broadcasts in the nine year series run.
  
  Ike & Tina Turner are hosts. Guests include Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids, the Electric Light Orchestra, Jose Feliciano, Mandrill, Todd Rundgren, and David Essex.  
  
   --Ike and Tina Turner (hosts) - "City Girl Country Boy," "With a Little Help from My Friends," "Proud Mary" & "I Smell Trouble" --Electric Light Orchestra - "Showdown" & "Bluebird Is Dead" --David Essex - "Rock On" & "Streetfight" --Jose Feliciano - "I Like What You Give" & "Blame It On the Sun" --Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids - "Dancin' on a Saturday Night" & "Muleskinner Blues" --Mandrill - "Git It All" --Todd Rundgren - "Couldn't I Just Tell You?" & "The Dream Goes On Forever"          

• #5354: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, THE: HIGHLIGHTING MILLION DOLLAR SELLERS

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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.                                       

• #8787: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, THE: MILLION SELLER HITS

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  1974-06-21, NBC, 78 min.

  • Gladys Knight and the Pips
  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Wolfman Jack
  • Billy Preston
  • Jim Croce
  • Al Green
  • Loggins and Messina
  • Edgar Winter Group
  • Dr. Hook and the 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, which 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"). 
  
  Host: Wolfman Jack. Dupe of #5354.  
  
  Repeat of original Broadcast, January 4, 1977.                                                                  

• #5353: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, THE

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  1974-07-05, WNBC, 78 min.

  • Buffy Sainte-Marie
  • Ann Murray
  • Rufus
  • Joe McDonald
  • Eddie Kendricks
  • The Wet Willie Band
  • Golden Earring
  "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 - there was no regular host.

• #8786: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, THE:

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  1976-05-15, NBC, 78 min.

  • Helen Reddy
  • Wolfman Jack

    "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.
  
  Hostess: Helen Reddy                                   

• #6582: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

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  1978-01-16, NBC, 90 min.

  • George Burns
  • Marie Osmond
  • Wolfman Jack
  • Tanya Tucker
  • Larry Hagman

  February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
  
  Larry Hagman (host), George Burns, Marie Osmond, Tanya Tucker and clips of Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton-John, Heart.
  
  Musical Highlights:
  - "My Favorite Sins," "Ballad of the Good Luck Charm" ... Larry
  - "Using Things and Loving People" ... George
  - "It's the Fallin' in Love" ... Marie
  - "Pecos Promenade," "Love Knows We Tried" ... Tanya

• #5352: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, THE

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  1978-08-04, WNBC, 78 min.

  • Mama Cass Elliot
  • Linda Ronstadt
  • Helen Reddy
  • The Everly Brothers
  • John Denver
  • Harry Chapin
  • David Clayton-Thomas
  • The Isley Brothers
  "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 - there was no regular host. This program is a repeat of the show from August 19, 1972.

• #6587: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

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  1978-09-08, NBC, 90 min.

  • Paul McCartney
  • Donna Summer
  • Cheryl Ladd
  • K.C. and the Sunshine Band
  • Wings
  • Teddy Pendergrass
  • Jimmy "Bo" Horne
  • Otis Redding

  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

• #6584: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

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  1978-09-15, NBC, 90 min.

  • Larry Gatlin
  • Tavares
  • Tony Orlando
  • The Cars
  • The Jeff Kutash Dancers
  • Devo

  February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
  
  Larry Gatlin (host), Tavares, Tony Orlando, Evelyn "Champagne" King, the Cars, the Jeff Kutash dancers, and Devo perform.
  
  Musical Highlights:
  - "More than a Woman," "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" ... Tavares
  - "Don't Let Go" ... Tony
  - "Shame" ... Evelyn             

• #6586: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

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  1978-10-20, NBC, 80 min.

  • Donna Summer
  • Wolfman Jack
  • The Village People
  • Paul Jabara
  • Brooklyn Dreams
  • Hot
  • Love & Kisses

  February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
  
  An all-disco show with Wolfman Jack and Donna Summer (hosts), Village People, Love & Kisses, Paul Jabara, Brooklyn Dreams, and Hot. Portions filmed on location at a Los Angeles disco.
  
  Musical Highlights:
  - "Once upon a Time," "Last Dance" ... Donna
  - "San Francisco" ... Village People
  - "Thank God It's Friday" ... Love & Kisses             

• #6583: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

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  1978-10-27, NBC, 90 min.

  • Paul McCartney
  • Anne Murray
  • Cheryl Ladd
  • Wolfman Jack
  • Wings
  • Little River Band
  • Exile
  • Evelyn "Champagne" King
  • The Trammps
  • Linda Clifford
  • Stonebolt

  February 2, 1973-May 1, 1981. Network's first regularly scheduled attempt at late-night-late programming. Wolfman Jack announcer.
  
  Performances by Paul McCartney & Wings, Cheryl Ladd, Little River Band, Anne Murray, Exile, Evelyn "Champagne" King, the Trammps, Linda Clifford, and Stonebolt. Wolfman Jack is the host.
  
  Musical Highlights:
  - "Thing It Over" ... Cheryl
  - "London Town" ... Paul, Wings
  - "Reminiscing" ... Little River Band
  - "You Needed Me" ... Anne
  - "Kiss You All Over" ... Exile 

• #6585: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

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  1980-12-25, WNBC, 90 min.

  • Mac Davis
  • Olivia Newton-John
  • Cliff Richard
  • Cher Bono
  • Black Rose
  • Peaches and Herb

  Mac Davis is host. Guests are Olivia Newton-John, Cher Bono, Cliff Richard,Peaches and Herb, Black Rose. 
  
  This is a repeat broadcast, originally aired, October 17th, 1980.
  
  Musical Highlights
  
  "Rock 'n' Roll," Texas In My Rear View Mirror".....Mac Davis
  
  "Suddenly".....Olivia Newton-John, Cliff Richard 
  
  "Never Should've Started," "You Know It".....Cher, Black Rose