Louis, chicago, il 60625 all rights in the midnight special and folkstage, including the, are owned by window to the world communications, inc. Watch all 48 the midnight special episodes from season 3,view pictures, get episode information and more. The article says the show was first proposed by sugarman in 1973, but the show first aired in 1972. The midnight special was a latenight rock music series airing friday nights or, to be more exact, early saturday mornings. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. All the midnight special episodes list of the midnight. The midnight special drew enough viewers for nbc to pick it up.
The midnight special was a friday night pop rock variety show on nbc tv that ran in the same weekly time slot of 12. Watch the midnight special season 7, episode 3 host. A veteran of producing grammy awards telecasts, sugarman was frustrated by the networks lack of programming after the the tonight show the screen reverting to test patterns at 1. The midnight special, the quintessential 1970s musical variety program that showcased live performances by current and classic acts each week on nbc, has been packaged by timelife into a deluxe. This program may not be duplicated, sold or otherwise distributed.
Popular videos the midnight special the midnight special topic. Jeff nichols is known for not caring a lick about comprehension and ease of understanding. Remembering the midnight special best classic bands. Midnight special ohio players love rollercoaster by. I think limiting guest listing to first appearance only removes the true impact of the midnight special. The midnight special was an american latenight musical variety series created and produced by burt sugarman that aired on nbc from february 2, 1973 to may 1, 1981. The midnight special, rich warren hosts folk music with a sense of humor, schedules, concert listings, and more. The legendary wolfman jack is joined by guest hosts including richard pryor, rod stewart, donna summer, steppenwolf, dolly parton, the jacksons, diana ross, rick nelson, and the bee gees. Music fans of a certain age recall the 1970sera late night tv series, the midnight special, with a good deal of reverence, and well they should. Get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows. Midnight special eddie money baby hold on by livevideoaz. The sound and picture quality is a little better than the guthy renker edition.
When a dangerous nest of vampires led by an old friend of lems arrives in midnight, manfred and olivia join. This 90minute show followed the tonight show starring johnny carson. The series ran on nbc for 450 episodes from february 2, 1973, until may 1, 1981. Where was the old nbc tv show the midnight special. This article needs additional citations for verification. The midnight special a bobblehead doll of neil tillotson, the founder of the midnight vote at dixville notch, which was purchased from the new hampshire historical society. I could geek out for hours, watching live performances from the days when all artists really sang and hardly any looked like supermodels.
The 90minute program followed the friday night edition of the tonight show. The four tops season 2, episode aired on december 7, 1973 65 min. Apr 27, 2016 midnight special whats it really about. The midnight special is an american latenight musical variety series that aired on nbc during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by burt sugarman. The song refers to the passenger train midnight special and its everloving light sometimes everliving light. But when johnny carson cut his own show from 90 to 60 minutes, midnight special s starting time was changed to 12. When a dangerous nest of vampires led by an old friend of lems arrives in midnight. It is very well edited and you can skip all the talking if you just want to veiw the music. The ninetyminute program followed the friday night edition of the tonight. Below is a complete the midnight special episode list that spans the shows entire tv run. Charlie rich host lonely weekends, life has its little ups and downs, how i. The show was noted for featuring musical acts performing live, which was unusual since most television. Burt sugarmans midnight special featured an incredible array of live performances from great musicians and comedians of the 70s. So he bought the airtime, found a sponsor chevrolet and on august 19, 1972, premiered the 90minute program, on which the acts played live, as a special.
The midnight special was a latenight rock music series airing friday nights or rather early morning saturdays. The midnight special more 1974 07 olivia newtonjohn if you. Pat boone 1977 midnight special christmas show 227. The midnight special more 1976 23 bonus stand up comedy george carlin by 111blanandrive. Midnight was the tenth episode of series 4 of doctor who. The midnight special is an american latenight musical variety series originally broadcast on nbc during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by burt sugarman. Ted nugent cat scratch fever midnight special tv audition 1978 part of the show by wexstefan. When i was a kid, i used to stay up and watch the midnight special with my entire family. The film stars michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, adam driver, jaeden martell, and sam shepard. The midnight special is an american latenight musical variety series originally broadcast on nbc during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by b. It is nicholss fourth fulllength film and his first studio production. The time life version lays out the music into mini midnight special episodes.
For full listings, visit the the midnight special website. Late night rock and pop music performances are featured. When asked during the pr tour if hed thrown story out the air lock, jeff responded with, i didnt create this to have a kind of plot concision. Watch the midnight special season 2, episode 33 host. It was the first companionlite televised doctor who story. Photos from the individual the midnight special episodes are listed along with the the midnight special episode names when available, as are the dates of the original airing of the episode. If we do get a long list of guests list should go to a separate page. Creedence clearwater revival the midnight special lyrics.
The midnight special was established in chicago on wfmtfm in 1953, and went national in 1971. A guide listing the guests and air dates for episodes of the tv series the midnight special. With michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, adam driver. The series ran 450 episodes from february 2, 1973, until may 1, 1981. Oct 01, 2018 network entertainment is teaming with burt sugarman on a documentary about the musical variety television series the midnight special.
Aerosmith the train kept a rollin special features. Mar 18, 2016 midnight special also relies on essential contributions from cinematographer adam stone who has worked with nichols on all of his films and composer david wingo. You might also be interested in our weekly series folkstage featuring a onehour folk concert. Jan 02, 2018 the midnight special was a steam locomotive train that passed the louisiana state prison. Find out when and where you can watch the midnight special episodes with tvguides full tv listings youll never miss another moment from your favorite show. In its first years, the midnight special began at 1. Midnight special is a 2016 american science fiction film written and directed by jeff nichols, and produced by sarah green and brian kavanaughjones. An emmynominated latenight music showcase, airing after johnny carson, featured marquee performers like david bowie. The midnight special tv listings, tv schedule and episode.
With wolfman jack, helen reddy, donna summer, tina turner. It originally aired as a 90minute special encouraging young people to vote in the upcoming presidential election. So the idea for the midnight special, which ran on nbc from 1972 to 1981, came to creator burt sugarman in a lightbulb moment. List of guests appearing on the midnight special wikipedia. Midnight special is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the american south. I need to know where the old nbc rock n roll show the midnight special filmed at. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Steve miller the joker midnight special by 1979silverburst. It has stayed current through decades of change, rich in tradition and history while retaining its timeliness, delighting listeners throughout the world with gentle irreverence or touching them with candid observation. A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and a cult drawn to the childs special powers. For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon critic.
As such, it explored a rarely touched on topic where, without his companion, the doctor struggles to gain the trust of strangers. Plus, classic comedy routines from top standup comics. Part of that was the energy of performing live, a factor explored in more. Original and offbeat, the midnight special is wfmts weekly aberration of folk music and farce, show tunes and satire, odds and ends, madness and escape. Youtube t rex bang a gong 1973 midnight special by that70snight. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from midnight special at the discogs marketplace. Well, you wake up in the mornin, you hear the work bell ring and they march you to the table to see the same old thing aint no food upon the table, and no pork.
Midnight special musical variety series documentary in. Neil sedaka laughter in the rain midnight special 1974 by john1948nined. This is a partial list of guests who appeared on the midnight special. Midnight special should be added to his growing list of accomplishments, but for most people not glued into the genre, it may come off as disjointed and unfulfilled. The midnight special 1978 four tops aint no woman like the one ive got by 111blanandrive. Watch full episodes of the midnight special and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. It premiered as a special on august 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on february 2, 1973. Hawaiian punch 1973 tv commercial with punchy by frodovader. The title comes from the refrain which refers to the midnight special and its everloving light sometimes everliving light. Every four years, a caravan of national news networks descends on a remote corner of new hampshire to broadcast the first results from the firstinthenation. Stephanie mills season 9, episode 9 aired on november 7, 1980 65 min. Stone captures the natural world almost as another character as he did in take shelter and mud and makes a work of art out of a sequence that hinges on a sunrise. Dvd serie dvd series download vob mpeg2 video of the original dvd quality or better restored renovated, if very old.
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