The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 (1973)
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
Cast
- Billy Preston - Self
- Jim Croce - Self
- Marc Bolan - T-Rex
- Linda Ronstadt - Self
- Helen Reddy - Self
- Johnny Nash - Self
- Anne Murray - Self
- War - Self
- Edgar Winter - Self
- Gladys Knight - Self
Keywords
live musical performance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 about?
- The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
- Who stars in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973?
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 stars Billy Preston, Jim Croce, Marc Bolan, Linda Ronstadt, Helen Reddy, Johnny Nash.
- How long is The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973?
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973?
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 is a Music film.
- Where was The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 produced?
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 was produced in United States of America.