Solid Gold

Episode 0

Pilot

Tue, Jan 1, 1980 120 mins

In a two-hour special, Dionne Warwick, Glen Campbell and the Solid Gold Dancers count down the top 50 hits of 1979.

Episode 1

Debut Co-Host Paul Anka

Sat, Sep 13, 1980 60 mins

Dionne Warwick opens the show by introducing Johnny Lee, who performs his hit "Looking for Love," followed by Robbie Dupree's "Hot Rod Hearts" and George Benson's "Give Me the Night." Marty Cohen humorously introduces Linda Ronstadt, who sings "How Do I Make You." Dionne Warwick performs, showcasing her vocal talent. Highlights include Diana Ross's "Upside Down," Air Supply's "All Out of Love," Billy Joel's "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," and Chuck Berry's classic "Johnny B. Goode." The countdown features hits like Jackson Browne's "Boulevard," ELO's "All Over the World," and Ambrosia's "You're the Only Woman." Larry Graham performs "One in a Million You," and Dionne Warwick and Paul Anka deliver a memorable duet. The top 10 songs of the week are recapped, with Air Supply's "All Out of Love" at number 1.

Episode 2

Co-host Paul Williams

Sat, Sep 20, 1980 60 mins

Episode 3

Co-host Andy Gibb

Sat, Sep 27, 1980 60 mins

Episode 4

Co-host Glen Campbell

Sat, Oct 4, 1980 60 mins

Episode 5

Peaches and Herb Co-Host

Sat, Oct 11, 1980 60 mins

Episode 6

Co-Host George Benson

Sat, Oct 18, 1980 60 mins

Episode 7

Co-Host Commodores

Sat, Oct 25, 1980 60 mins

Episode 8

Co-Host Gladys Night and the Pips

Sat, Nov 1, 1980 60 mins

Episode 10

Co-Host Natalie Cole

Sat, Nov 15, 1980 60 mins

Episode 11

Co-Host Toni Tennille

Sat, Nov 22, 1980 60 mins

Episode 12

Co-Host Johnny Mathis

Sat, Nov 29, 1980 60 mins

Episode 13

Co-host Bobby Goldsboro

Sat, Dec 6, 1980 60 mins

Episode 14

Co-Hosts Richard Sanders & Tim Reid

Sat, Dec 13, 1980 60 mins

Episode 15

Neil Sedaka

Sat, Jan 3, 1981 60 mins

Episode 16

Jim Stafford, Smokey Robinson

Sat, Jan 10, 1981 60 mins

Episode 17

The Pointer Sisters, Billy Burnette, Teri De Sario, Richie Havens, Tierra, The Vapors, Dottie West

Sat, Jan 17, 1981 60 mins

Episode 18

Cliff Richard, Andy Gibb, Ricky Nelson, The Captain & Tenille, Viola Wills & Con Funk Shun

Sat, Jan 24, 1981 60 mins

Guest co-host is UK pop star Cliff Richard. Con Funk Shun performs their top 40 and R&B #8 hit tune "Too Tight." Also stars ventriloquist and comedian Jay Johnson from "Soap" (1977) who also plays Bob The Dummy.

Episode 19

Smokey Robinson, Sheena Easton

Sat, Jan 31, 1981 60 mins

Smokey Robinson is the guest co-host. Sheena Easton performs the song 'Morning Train (9 to 5)'. The #1 Song this week is 'Woman' by John Lennon.

Episode 20

Solid Gold 80

Sat, Feb 7, 1981 60 mins

A countdown of the Top 20 songs of 1980 is hosted by Dionne Warwick and features performances by Air Supply ('All Out of Love'), George Benson ('Give me the Night'); Irene Cara ('Fame'), Christopher Cross ('Sailing'); Billy Joel ('It's Still Rock N Roll to me'- music video); The Pointer Sisters ('He's So Shy'); Eddie Rabbitt ('Driving My Life Away' video); Cliff Richard ('Dreaming'); The Rolling Stones ('Emotional Rescue' music video) ; and Paul Simon ('Late in the Evening' music video). Comedy from Marty Cohen. A solo from Dionne Warwick ("No Night So Long").

Episode 21

Larry Gatlin

Sat, Feb 14, 1981 60 mins

Episode 22

Issac Hayes

Sat, Feb 21, 1981 60 mins

Episode 23

Dottie West

Sat, Feb 28, 1981 60 mins

Episode 24

Roberta Flack

Sat, Mar 7, 1981 60 mins

Episode 25

Leo Sayer, Sister Sledge, Harry Chapin, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jermaine Jackson, Mickey Gilley, Loverboy

Sat, Mar 14, 1981 60 mins

Episode 26

Episode #1.26

Sat, Mar 21, 1981 60 mins

Episode 27

Anne Murray

Sat, Mar 28, 1981 60 mins

Episode 28

Cliff Richard, Badfinger

Sat, Apr 4, 1981 60 mins

Episode 29

Aretha Franklin, Rick Springfield, Dr Hook, Don McLean, Rosanne Cash

Sun, Apr 12, 1981 60 mins

Episode 30

Helen Reddy

Sat, Apr 18, 1981 60 mins

Episode 31

Roger Miller

Sat, Apr 25, 1981 60 mins

Episode 32

Bill Cosby

Sat, May 2, 1981 60 mins

Episode 33

Classics show

Sat, May 9, 1981 60 mins

Episode 34

Classics show 2

Sat, May 16, 1981 60 mins

Dionne presents a classics show featuring Aretha Franklin ("Respect"), Andy Gibb ("Shadow Dancing"), Gladys Knight and the Pips ("I've Got to Use My Imagination"), Johnny Mathis ("Chances Are"), Helen Reddy ("I Am Woman"), The Statler Brothers ("Flowers on the Wall"), and B.J. Thomas ("Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"). A duet by Dionne and Andy Gibb ("I Just want to be your everything"). Dionne sings an "Alfie" rendition produced by musical director Michael Miller.

Episode 35

Ricky Nelson

Sat, May 23, 1981 60 mins

Episode 36

Barry White, Glodean White, Gary Us Bonds, Terri Gibbs, Pure Prairie League, Nicolette Larson & the Dirt Band, Conway Twitty, Carl Wilson, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Marty Cohen

Sat, May 30, 1981 60 mins

Dionne and co-host Barry White perform "Never Never Gonna Give You Up." Barry White and his wife Glodean sing "I Want You." Additional performers are Gary US Bonds ("This Little Girl"), Terri Gibbs ("Somebody's Knocking"), Pure Prairie League ("Still Right Here In My Heart"), Nicolette Larson and the Dirt Band ("Make a Little Magic"), Conway Twitty ("Rest your Love on Me"), and Carl Wilson ("Hold Me"). Dionne sings "Reach Out For Me." Comedy from Wayland Flowers and Madame plus Marty Cohen.

Episode 37

Chuck Mangione

Sat, Jun 6, 1981 60 mins

Episode 38

The Oak Ridge Boys

Sat, Jun 13, 1981 60 mins

Episode 39

Billy Preston

Sat, Jul 4, 1981 60 mins

Episode 40

Jose Feliciano

Sat, Jul 11, 1981 60 mins

Episode 41

Episode #1.41

Sat, Jul 18, 1981 60 mins

Episode 42

Episode #1.42

Sat, Jul 25, 1981 60 mins

Episode 43

Harry Chapin

Sat, Aug 1, 1981 60 mins

Episode 44

Mickey Gilley

Sat, Aug 8, 1981 60 mins

Episode 45

The Classics

Sat, Aug 15, 1981 60 mins

Episode 46

Guest Host Deborah Harry

Sat, Aug 22, 1981 60 mins

Deborah Harry guest hosts and performs "The Tide Is High" (without her rock group Blondie, but with the Solid Gold Dancers). Comedian Marty Cohen co-hosts. Linda Clifford ("Red Light"), George Burns ("Willie, Won't You Sing A Song With Me?"), Hall and Oates ("Kiss On My List"), Air Supply ("Every Woman In The World"), Chuck Berry ("Maybelline"), Don Williams ("I Believe In You"), and comedians Roger and Roger perform. The Solid Gold Dancers countdown the week's top ten songs.

Episode 48

Cliff Richard

Sat, Sep 5, 1981 60 mins