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.
