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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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Cast & Crew See All

Wolfman Jack
Self - Announcer
Helen Reddy
Self - Host
Donna Summer
Self

Season 9 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #9.1

Fri, Sep 5, 1980

Where to Watch

Featured Video

The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
2:37

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Awards

  • 1979 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork - nominated
  • 1980 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork - nominated

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