The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 (1977)
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.
Director: Burt Sugarman
Genre: Music
Release Date: May 18, 1977
Cast
- Marvin Gaye - Self
- Dave Mason - Self
- Thelma Houston - Self
- Andy Gibb - Self
- Johnny Rivers - Self
- Bonnie Raitt - Self
- Leo Sayer - Self
- Van Morrison - Self
- Lou Rawls - Self
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Burt Sugarman
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 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 directed The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977?
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 was directed by Burt Sugarman.
- Who stars in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977?
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 stars Marvin Gaye, Dave Mason, Thelma Houston, Andy Gibb, Johnny Rivers, Bonnie Raitt.
- What genre is The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977?
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 is a Music film.
- Where was The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 produced?
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977 was produced in United States of America.