The Midnight Special
Overview
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. 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. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The series also occasionally aired vintage footage of older acts. As the program neared the end of its run in the early 1980s, it began to frequently use lip-synched performances rather than live. The program also featured occasional comedic performances such as Richard Pryor and Andy Kaufman.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Helen Reddy
Self
Wolfman Jack
Self
Curtis Mayfield
Self
Gladys Knight
Self
Robin Gibb
Self
Barry Gibb
Self
Maurice Gibb
Self
Paul Williams
Self
Ravi Shankar
Self
Chuck Berry
Self
Billy Preston
Self
Edgar Winter
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a...
The Midnight Special has 8 seasons with 206 episodes.
The Midnight Special premiered on August 19, 1972.
Yes, The Midnight Special is currently ongoing with new episodes.
The Midnight Special originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Midnight Special has a rating of 7.8/10 based on user reviews.