Anyone Remember The Midnight Special? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

howilu · 05-10-2009, 03:43 PM

I caught part of an infomercial for The Best of the Midnight Special on DVD last night and I was wondering if anyone remembers the pioneering late-late-night music show that featured many recording acts over its eight year run. The show also featured Helen Reddy as host for a couple of seasons and as the show's announcer (and sometimes host) Wolfman Jack.

MickeyMac · 05-10-2009, 03:47 PM

I do

I would say that show was hit or miss. Sometimes they would have great acts and sometimes it would be a dull show. In some areas the show didnt air until 1am.

catlover79 · 05-10-2009, 03:59 PM

It left the air before I was born but I have seen bits and pieces of it on YouTube. Pretty cool stuff.

TripperFan · 05-10-2009, 04:53 PM

Yup - I remember it for sure! Used to come home late and turn it on as well as Don Kershner's Rock Concert. I remember seeing Rod Stewart on it performing "Tonight's The Night" from Night On The Town.

TripperFan · 05-10-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

It left the air before I was born but I have seen bits and pieces of it on YouTube. Pretty cool stuff.

Aw Monika....once again... BITE ME!!!!

Mr. Television · 05-10-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Aw Monika....once again... BITE ME!!!!

The '70's Rocked. We had everything on TV.

MickeyMac · 05-10-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

The '70's Rocked. We had everything on TV.

The 60's were better

70s show watcher · 05-10-2009, 09:12 PM

it was on when i was a kid i used to stay up late friday nights to watch it .one of the best music shows ever

catlover79 · 05-10-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Aw Monika....once again... BITE ME!!!!

Here is a Midnight Special clip I especially enjoyed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqCmGQKmGnw

steevo · 05-10-2009, 10:16 PM

That was a great show. Anyone who was anyone in music did a stint on that show. The performances were energetic.

Howilu, I saw that same informercial and it bought back memories.

Jude The Obscure · 05-10-2009, 10:59 PM

Yep, sure do!

that and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert

Schmoopie · 05-10-2009, 11:40 PM

Oh yeah! I loved this show! I used to watch it with my parents!

catlover79 · 05-15-2009, 12:04 AM

Here's another great clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-xfF...eature=related

AB · 05-15-2009, 05:19 PM

Yep, I remember it too!

Enjoyed those links too, Monika.

catlover79 · 05-15-2009, 06:19 PM

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Yep, I remember it too!

Enjoyed those links too, Monika.

You're welcome, Ann - I had fun watching them, too.

05-10-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	Anyone Remember The Midnight Special? I caught part of an infomercial for The Best of the Midnight Special on DVD last night and I was wondering if anyone remembers the pioneering late-late-night music show that featured many recording acts over its eight year run. The show also featured Helen Reddy as host for a couple of seasons and as the show's announcer (and sometimes host) Wolfman Jack.

05-10-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
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05-10-2009, 04:53 PM	#4
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Yup - I remember it for sure! Used to come home late and turn it on as well as Don Kershner's Rock Concert. I remember seeing Rod Stewart on it performing "Tonight's The Night" from Night On The Town.
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05-10-2009, 10:16 PM	#10
steevo It is Green Senior Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,474	That was a great show. Anyone who was anyone in music did a stint on that show. The performances were energetic. Howilu, I saw that same informercial and it bought back memories.
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05-10-2009, 11:40 PM	#12
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Oh yeah! I loved this show! I used to watch it with my parents!
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05-10-2009, 03:47 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I do I would say that show was hit or miss. Sometimes they would have great acts and sometimes it would be a dull show. In some areas the show didnt air until 1am.

05-10-2009, 09:12 PM	#8
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,548	it was on when i was a kid i used to stay up late friday nights to watch it .one of the best music shows ever

05-10-2009, 10:59 PM	#11
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Yep, sure do! that and *Don Kirshner's Rock Concert*

05-15-2009, 12:04 AM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Here's another great clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-xfF...eature=related

05-15-2009, 05:19 PM	#14
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Yep, I remember it too! Enjoyed those links too, Monika.