September 12, 1966-December 26, 1966.
This was the first broadcast of the series. Country and western singer Roger Miller hosted his own half-hour musical variety series.
Theme: "King of the Road."
Singer - composer Roger Miller, who had won five 1965 Grammy Awards for his recordings, starred in this short lived
(16 episodes) variety show. In addition to singing popular songs and country and western tunes, which had made him so popular, he introduced and performed with one or two guest stars each week. There were no other regulars, but the Doodletown Pipers made a number of appearances during the less than four months the show was on the air.
On this premiere broadcast guests include, Bill Cosby, sound effects wizard, Wes Harrison and the Doodletown Pipers.
HIGHLIGHTS:
"Dang Me," "My Uncle used to Love Me," ...........Roger Miller
"Rhythm of Life"..............................................Doddletown Pipers
"If My Friends Could See Me Now"..........Roger Miller, Bill Cosby
"The Work Song," " Yesterday"...Roger Miller, Doodletown Pipers