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Series · 1972 · 90 min · 8 seasons

The Midnight Special (1972)

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The Midnight Special is a TV series (—) that first aired in 1972. The Midnight Special has 8 seasons and 253 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 8.1/10 from 7 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for The Midnight Special in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S8 · E25 — Roy Orbison May 16, 1980

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Plot

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Midnight Special?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for The Midnight Special in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in The Midnight Special?

The main cast of The Midnight Special includes Helen Reddy, Wolfman Jack, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight and Robin Gibb.

How many seasons and episodes does The Midnight Special have?

The Midnight Special has 8 seasons and 253 episodes in total.

When was The Midnight Special released?

The Midnight Special first aired on August 19, 1972.

When is the next episode of The Midnight Special?

No new episode of The Midnight Special has been announced yet. The latest episode (season 8, episode 25) aired on May 16, 1980.

Has The Midnight Special ended?

No, The Midnight Special is still ongoing.

Is The Midnight Special worth watching?

The Midnight Special has an average rating of 8.1/10 from 7 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Midnight Special?

If you enjoyed The Midnight Special, try The Ed Sullivan Show, Good Mythical Morning, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Amanda Show.

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