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.
- 1972-1981
- 9 seasons
- NBC
- Music, Talk & Interview
"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.
Season 9 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1980 - 1981
Episode 1
Episode #9.1
Fri, Sep 5, 1980
Episode 2
Episode #9.2
Fri, Sep 12, 1980
Episode 3
Episode #9.3
Fri, Sep 19, 1980
Episode 4
Episode #9.4
Fri, Sep 26, 1980
Episode 5
Episode #9.5
Fri, Oct 3, 1980
Episode 6
Episode #9.6
Fri, Oct 10, 1980
Episode 7
Episode #9.7
Fri, Oct 17, 1980
Episode 8
Episode #9.8
Fri, Oct 24, 1980
Episode 9
Episode #9.9
Fri, Nov 7, 1980
Episode 10
Episode #9.10
Fri, Nov 14, 1980
Episode 11
Episode #9.11
Fri, Nov 21, 1980
Episode 12
Episode #9.12
Fri, Nov 28, 1980
Episode 14
Episode #9.14
Fri, Dec 19, 1980
Episode 15
Episode #9.15
Fri, Jan 9, 1981
Episode 16
Episode #9.16
Fri, Jan 16, 1981
Episode 17
Episode #9.17
Fri, Jan 23, 1981
Episode 18
Episode #9.18
Fri, Jan 30, 1981
Episode 19
Episode #9.19
Fri, Feb 6, 1981
Episode 20
Episode #9.20
Fri, Feb 13, 1981
Episode 21
Episode #9.21
Fri, Feb 20, 1981 90 mins
Episode 22
Episode #9.22
Fri, Mar 6, 1981
Episode 23
Episode #9.23
Fri, Mar 13, 1981
Episode 24
Episode #9.24
Fri, Mar 20, 1981
Episode 25
Episode #9.25
Fri, Mar 27, 1981
The gang lives forever on the sets.