June 20th, 1948-May 30th, 1971 (CBS) 

Stevie Wonder, Gerry And The Pacemakers, Patti Page, Louis Gossett, Burt Lancaster, (on film), Bill Dana, May Barnes, Bibby Oscarwall. Lola Falana, Vaughn Meader, cast of America Be Seated.                            

June 20, 1948-June 6, 1971. Television's longest-running variety show ran on Sunday nights for twenty-three years. Its host, Ed Sullivan.             

Guest Peter Ustinov's portrayal of Beethoven is the highlight of this musical hour starring Burt Bacharach. Other guests include Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler, and Gilbert O'Sullivan.                           

    Dick Clark surveys the golden-oldies craze of the 1950's and 1960's with many film clips and live performers singing their hits and reminiscing about the dawn of Rock 'N' Roll. 

NOTE: The audio of this historic air check is most enjoyable to listen and very discernable but was recorded not with the best sound equipment, creating less than pristine audio. Interestingly the commercials sound better than the broadcast indicating possibly that transmission of the show was off as well. It is included because of its content. Still, the audio is quite pleasant and enjoyable and contains many iconic stars and anecdotes reflected by them.
                       

The 16th Annual Grammy Awards from the Hollywood Palladium, in Los Angeles, California.

Host: Andy Williams.            

Host Dick Clark celebrates the show's silver anniversary with guest appearances by Chubby Checker, Barry Manilow, The Four Seasons, Johnnie Ray, and many others.  

Host: Dick Clark.                                      

The third and final rock music awards is presented in a two hour live broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium. 
Fleetwood Mac dominates with five awards. 

The hosts: Olivia Newton-John  and Peter Frampton, honoring winners in 15 categories judged by a nationwide panel of critics.

 Additional entertainment is slated from Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Rod Stewart. Scheduled presenters: The Beach Boys, Kiss, Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Kate Jackson.

SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS

"Instrumental Theme From ROCKY"...........Bill Conti

Tribute to Elvis Presley...............................Stevie Wonder

"Signed, Sealed, and Delivered"..................Peter Frampton
"The Greatest Love of All"............................George Benson  

NOTE: 
At the last minute, Cher, who was scheduled to co host this Live Television Special  broadcast, was replaced by Olivia Newton-John.                                                                  

Host Barbara Walters interviews Suzanne Somers, Sylvester Stallone, and Stevie Wonder.