The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1973
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- Original Title
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Burt Sugarman Productions
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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 directed The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973?
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973?
The principal cast of The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 includes Billy Preston, Jim Croce, Marc Bolan, Linda Ronstadt, Helen Reddy.
When was The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 released and how long is it?
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.