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The Midnight Special was a weekly musical television series that aired during the 1970s and early 1980s, airing on NBC. 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.[3] The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
The program featured over 1,200 performers during its run[citation needed]. Some notable guest stars and hosts included The Three Degrees, Peter Frampton, Brooklyn Dreams, Aerosmith, Elton John, Ray Charles, James Brown, Bo Diddley, Rod Stewart, AC/DC, Tina Turner, Heart, Barry Manilow, Steve Martin, Van Morrison, Marvin Gaye, Billy Joel, Rick James, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Billy Crystal, Beach Boys, Diana Ross, B.B King, Kiss, Gordon Lightfoot, Andy Kaufman, Doobie Brothers, Cheap Trick, Richard Pryor, The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Village People, Wolfman Jack, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Cars, Eddie Money, Blondie, Jim Croce, The Spinners, Dolly Parton, Fleetwood Mac, War, and ABBA. |
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