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The Midnight Special: Season 5

36 episodes · premiered Sep 17, 1976

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  1. Episode 1: Hosts: The Spinners Sep 17, 1976 The Spinners (hosts) - ""I've Got to Make It on My Own,"" ""The Rubberband Man,"" ""Could It Be I'm Falling in Love"" and ""I Don't Want to Lose You""/""One of a Kind Love Affair"" medley…
  2. Episode 2: Lesley Gore Sep 24, 1976 Lesley Gore (host) - "It's My Party,Judy's Turn to Cry,I'd Like to Be,You Don't Own Me,"" and a medley of hits The Drifters - ""Up on the Roof"" & ""Save the Last Dance for Me"" --Danny…
  3. Episode 3: Host: George Carlin Oct 1, 1976 George Carlin (host) - does a few comedy monologues --Glen Campbell - ""When Will I Be Loved,"" ""Rhinestone Cowboy"" & ""Gentle on My Mind"" --Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots - ""Disco…
  4. Episode 4: Host: James Brown Oct 8, 1976 James Brown (host) - ""The Payback,"" ""Cold Sweat,"" ""Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"" & ""Please Please Please"" --Black Oak Arkansas - ""When The Band Was Shakin' All Over,"" ""Fistful of…
  5. Episode 5: Co-hosts: Jackie DeShannon & Johnny Rivers Oct 15, 1976 Guests: --Jackie DeShannon (co-host) - ""Put a Little Love in Your Heart,"" ""When You Walk in the Room,"" ""Needles and Pins,"" ""What the World Needs Now"" & ""The Weight"" --Johnny…
  6. Episode 6: Host: Helen Reddy Oct 22, 1976 Helen Reddy (host) - ""Gladiola,"" ""Long Time Looking"" & ""I Am Woman"" --Helen Reddy - medley: ""Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress),"" ""Angie Baby"" and ""Delta Dawn"" --Franklin Ajaye…
  7. Episode 7: Hosts: KC & the Sunshine Band Oct 29, 1976 KC & the Sunshine Band - ""(Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty,"" ""That's the Way (I Like It),"" ""Get Down Tonight"" & ""Baby I Love You (Yes I Do)"" --ABBA - ""Fernando,"" ""Mamma…
  8. Episode 8: Host: Frankie Valli Nov 5, 1976 Frankie Valli (host) - ""Boomerang,"" ""Easily,"" ""Swearin' to God"" & ""Can't Get You Off of My Mind"" --Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - ""December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)"" --Four…
  9. Episode 9: Host: Lou Rawls Nov 12, 1976 Lou Rawls (host) - ""Groovy People,"" Love Is a Hurtin' Thing,"" ""You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine"" & ""From Now On"" --Lou Rawls and Dorothy Moore - ""Mighty High"" --Dorothy…
  10. Episode 10: Host: Helen Reddy Nov 19, 1976 Helen Reddy (host) - ""Bluebird,"" ""Gladiola"" & ""I Am Woman"" --Elvin Bishop - ""Keep it Cool,"" ""Give It Up,"" ""Spend Some Time"" & 'Rock My Soul"" --David Dundas - ""Jeans On""…
  11. Episode 12: Million Sellers of 1976, Part 1 Dec 3, 1976 Million Sellers of 1976, hosted by Wolfman Jack --The Bay City Rollers - ""Saturday Night"" --Elvin Bishop - ""Fooled Around and Fell in Love"" --The Captain and Tennille - ""Lonely Nights…
  12. Episode 14: Host: Tom Jones Dec 17, 1976 Tom Jones (host) - ""Feel the Need"" --Glen Campbell - medley of Beach Boys songs --Tom Jones and Sly & the Family Stone - ""Everyday People"" --Tom Jones and Lynn Anderson - ""Don't Go…
  13. Episode 15: Million Sellers of 1976, Part 2 Jan 7, 1977 Million Sellers of 1976, Part 2 hosted by Wolfman Jack --The Commodores - ""Sweet Love"" --England Dan & John Ford Coley - ""I'd Really Love to See You Tonight"" --The Four Seasons…
  14. Episode 16: Host: Judy Collins Jan 21, 1977 Judy Collins (host) - ""Send in the Clowns,"" ""Bread and Roses,"" ""Everything Must Change,"" ""Political Science"" & ""Special Delivery"" (another source listed the song ""Someday…
  15. Episode 17: Host: Helen Reddy (4th Anniversary Show) Jan 28, 1977 Fourth Anniversary Show (with clips from past shows) --Helen Reddy (host) --The Bee Gees - ""Nights on Broadway"" (from 5-Dec-75) & ""Jive Talkin'"" --George Carlin (comedian) - monologue…
  16. Episode 18: Host: Glen Campbell Feb 4, 1977 Glen Campbell (host) - ""Southern Nights,"" ""Sunflower,"" ""For Crying' Out Loud,"" ""This Is (Sarah's Song),"" ""God Only Knows"" & ""Early Morning Song"" --ABBA - ""Fernando"" &…
  17. Episode 19: Hosts: The Electric Light Orchestra Feb 18, 1977 · 1h 30m Electric Light Orchestra (hosts) - "Livin' Thing," "Do Ya," "Telephone Line" & "Livin' Thing" --Electric Light Orchestra (on tape) - "Rock Aria" music video --Mary MacGregor - "Torn…
  18. Episode 20: Host: Loretta Lynn Feb 25, 1977 Loretta Lynn (host) - ""Coal Miner's Daughter,"" ""Somebody Somewhere"" & ""Your Woman Your Friend"" --Loretta Lynn and Mickey Gilley - ""Release Me,"" ""Honky Tonk"" & ""Crazy Arms""…
  19. Episode 21: Hosts: KC & the Sunshine Band Mar 4, 1977 KC & the Sunshine Band - ""(Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty,"" ""Get Down Tonight,"" ""That's the Way (I Like It)"" and ""Baby I Love You"" --ABBA - ""Dancing Queen"" --Jose Feliciano…
  20. Episode 22: Hosts: Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Mar 18, 1977 · 1h 30m Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. (hosts) - ""You Don't Have to Be A Star,"" ""Your Love,"" ""I Hope We Get to Love in Time"" & ""Gone at Last"" --Themla Houston - ""Don't Leave Me This…
  21. Episode 23: Host: Aretha Franklin Mar 25, 1977 Aretha Franklin (host) - ""Respect,"" ""Hooked on Your Love,"" ""Sweet Passions,"" ""When I Think About You"" & ""Meadows of Springtime"" --The Babys - ""If You've Got the Time"" --Brian…
  22. Episode 24: Host: George Carlin Apr 1, 1977 George Carlin (host) - comedy monologue about talking on phone & being put on hold --Stephen Bishop - ""Save It for a Rainy Day"" & ""On and On"" --Natalie Cole - ""I've Got Love on My…
  23. Episode 25: Host: Gabe Kaplan Apr 8, 1977 Gabe Kaplan (host) - does two comedy monologues. The first is about commercials for nose sprays; skin creams and a new deodorant for the ear. Second monologue is about the telephone, prank…
  24. Episode 26: Host: George Benson Apr 22, 1977 · 1h 7m Van Morrison sings "Moondance" (jam session with George Benson and other guests) --George Benson sings "Everything Must Change" and "Gonna Love You More" --Van Morrison - "Joyous Sound"…
  25. Episode 27: British Rock hosted by Wolfman Jack Apr 29, 1977 · 1h 30m ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) - ""Do Ya,"" ""Rock Aria"" & ""Telephone Line"" --Salute to Elton John (narrated by Wolfman Jack) - includes clips of Elton John performing ""Bennie and the…
  26. Episode 28: Host: Helen Reddy May 6, 1977 -Helen Reddy (host) - ""You're My World,"" ""The Happy Girls,"" ""Midnight Skies"" & ""Aquarius Mirable"" --The Babys - If You've Got the Time,"" ""Looking for Love"" & ""Wild Man""…
  27. Episode 29: Host: Wolfman Jack May 13, 1977 Wolfman Jack (host) --ABBA - ""Dancing Queen"" & ""Fernando"" (music videos) --Stephen Bishop - ""Save It for a Rainy Day"" & ""On and On"" --Brick - ""Dazz"" --Glen Campbell - ""Southern…
  28. Episode 30: Host: Lou Rawls May 20, 1977 Lou Rawls (host) - ""Some Folks Never Learn,"" ""See You When I Git There,"" ""Spring Again"" & ""Some Day You'll Be Old"" --Lou Rawls and Donna Summer - ""Swing Low Sweet Chariot""…
  29. Episode 31: Host: Neil Sedaka May 27, 1977 Neil Sedaka (host) - ""Oh Carole,"" ""Tin Pan Alley,"" ""Amarillo,"" ""Hollywood Lady,"" ""Sleazy Love"" & ""Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"" --The Captain and Tennille - ""(You Make Me Feel…
  30. Episode 32: Hosts: Bread Jun 3, 1977 · 1h 30m Bread (hosts) - "Lay Your Money Down" "The Chosen One" "She's the Only One" & "Lost Without Your Love" --England Dan and John Ford Coley - "It's Sad to Belong" & "Soldier in the Rain"…
  31. Episode 33: Co-hosts: Emmylou Harris & Little Feat Jun 10, 1977 Emmylou Harris & Little Feat (co-hosts) --Emmylou Harris - ""Queen of the Silver Dollar"" (with Little Feat?) --Emmylou Harris - ""My Songbird"" --Little Feat - ""Dixie Chicken,"" ""Rocket…
  32. Episode 34: Host: Neil Sedaka Jun 17, 1977 Neil Sedaka (host) - ""Amarillo,"" ""Laughter in the Rain,"" ""A Song,"" ""Bad Blood"" & ""One Night Stand"" --George Benson and Van Morrison - ""Misty"" --Fleetwood Mac (on film) - ""You…
  33. Episode 35: Host: Gregg Allman Jun 24, 1977 Gregg Allman (host) - ""Let This Be a Lesson to Ya,"" ""Sweet Feelin',"" ""Midnight Rider,"" ""Don't Keep Me Wondering"" & ""Midnight Rider"" (closing credits) --Elvin Bishop and Gregg…
  34. Episode 36: Hosts: KC & the Sunshine Band Jul 29, 1977 KC & the Sunshine Band (hosts) - ""I'm Your Boogie Man,"" ""Keep It Comin' Love,"" ""That's the Way (I Like It)"" & ""(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty"" --Bay City Rollers…
  35. Episode 37: Hosts: The Spinners Aug 5, 1977 The Spinners (hosts) - ""Could It Be I'm Fallin' in Love,"" ""Rubberband Man,"" ""The Way We Were,"" ""Games People Play,"" ""You're Throwing a Good Love Away"" & ""Mighty Love"" --Andy…
  36. Episode 38: Hosts: The Bay City Rollers Aug 12, 1977 The Bay City Rollers (hosts) - ""You Made Me Believe in Magic,"" ""Yesterday's Hero,"" ""It's a Game"" & ""Love Fever"" --Billy Braver (comedy segment) --Roger Daltrey - ""One of the…