The Midnight Special
'The Midnight Special' was a Friday night Pop Rock variety show on NBC TV that ran in the same weekly time slot of 12:30 AM to 2AM EST for 9 years (1972-1981). It was taped in front of a live studio audience at NBC Burbank Ca. Concert footage was included at times. During the show's run there were some reruns on Saturday nights and 3 hr. compilation specials. Wolfman Jack appeared each week as announcer and main host, with a different guest host each week. Pop Rock and comedy performers appeared on the show. In changing times, the show's time slot was later filled by 'Friday Night Videos'(1983), with the sudden popularity of the music video.
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Wolfman Jack
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Wolfman Jack
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Wolfman Jack
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Helen Reddy
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Helen Reddy
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Helen Reddy
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Donna Summer
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Donna Summer
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Gladys Knight
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Gladys Knight
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Tina Turner
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Tina Turner
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Olivia Newton-John
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Olivia Newton-John
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KC & The Sunshine Band
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KC & The Sunshine Band
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KC & The Sunshine Band
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Paul Williams
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Paul Williams
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Gladys Knight & The Pips
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Gladys Knight & The Pips
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Gladys Knight & The Pips
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The Spinners
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The Spinners
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The Spinners
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