"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.                                                                  

Daytime- April 1st, 1974- October 1st, 1976
Syndicated- September 9th, 1974- September 1975
Syndicated- September 20th, 1976- September 1977
Announcers: Bill Armstrong, Dick Tufeld, John Harlan

A game show involving two contestants, six celebrities, and the studio audience. Frequently seen on the celebrity panel were Carol Wayne, Buddy Hackett, Dick Martin, and Joey Bishop. 

Host: Jim McKrell. Very few episodes of this quiz show survive.
                                                                                      

1975-1978

A syndicated thirty minute musical variety show, produced in Toronto, Canada, starring Bobby Vinton. Comedian Billy Van was a regular on the show.                       

July 7th, 1975- July 9th, 1976.

Daytime game show with host Bob Eubanks and guest celebrities. Almost all of this series 265 episodes are now considered lost as the master tapes were erased. The pilot episode survives.                                                                            

  "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                                   

A moving story of an unusual Christmas gift from the members of a Synagogue to their Christian neighbors.   
This was the 126th presentation of The Hallmark Hall Of Fame in its 27th year on television.                  

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

Hosts Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Telly Savalas & Madeline Kahn mark the 75th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company in a freewheeling variety show that features elaborate production numbers, drama, music, comedy & dance.             

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             

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