All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 The Doobie Brothers, Earth Wind & Fire, Cross Country, The Rolling Stones

    • September 28, 1973
    • Syndication

    The guests are The Doobie Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire, and Cross Country. The show also features music videos by The Rolling Stones. Live Performances: The Doobie Brothers - instrumental jam, "China Grove," "Long Train Runnin'," "Clear As the Driven Snow" and "Without Love." Earth, Wind and Fire - "Head to the Sky" and "Evil." Cross Country - "In The Midnight Hour," "City Lights," "Tastes So Good To Me" and "Cross Country." Music Videos: The Rolling Stones (from London) - "Angie" (video #1), "Silver Train," "Dancing with Mr. D" and "Angie" (video #2).

  • S01E02 The Allman Brothers Band, Wet Willie, The Marshall Tucker Band, Martin Mull

    • October 5, 1973
    • Syndication

    The Allman Brothers Band, Wet Willie, The Marshall Tucker Band and comedian Martin Mull perform at the Grand Opera House in Macon, Georgia. Songs Performed: The Allman Brothers Band - "Done Somebody Wrong," "Southbound," "Midnight Rider," "Ain't Wastin' Time No More," "Statesboro Blues," and "Ramblin' Man." Wet Willie - "That's All Right," "Grits Ain't Groceries" and "Country Side Of Life." The Marshall Tucker Band - "Take the Highway," "Can't You See?" and "Ramblin'." Martin Mull plays "Ukulele Blues" during a stand-up comedy monologue.

  • S01E03 Sly and the Family Stone, Black Oak Arkansas

    • October 9, 1973
    • Syndication

    Songs Performed: Sly and the Family Stone - "Hey Music Lover," "Life" (and/or "You're the One"), "Stand!" "If You Want Me To Stay," "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," "Dance To The Music" and "Hey Music Lover." Black Oak Arkansas - "Hot and Nasty," "Hot Rod," "Jim Dandy," and "Up."

  • S01E05 Seals and Crofts, Tower of Power

    • November 16, 1973
    • Syndication

    This show features performances by Seals & Crofts and Tower of Power. Music: Seals and Crofts - "We May Never Pass This Way (Again)," "Summer Breeze," "Standin' On A Mountain Top" and "Hummingbird." Seals and Crofts (later in show) - "Ruby Jean and Billie Lee," "Paper Airplanes," "Diamond Girl," "Unborn Child" and a fiddle breakdown. Tower of Power - "Get Yo' Feet Back on the Ground," "Soul Vaccination," "This Time It's Real," "What Is Hip?" and "Knock Yourself Out."

  • S01E06 Dave Mason, Mark-Almond Band, Jesse Colin Young, Jim Croce

    • November 24, 1973
    • Syndication

    Performances by Dave Mason, The Mark-Almond Band, and Jesse Colin Young. Plus, a tribute to the late Jim Croce. Music: Dave Mason - "Feelin' Alright," "Baby...Please" and "Look At You Look At Me." The Mark-Almond Band - "What Am I Living For?" "The Neighborhood Man" and "The City." Jesse Colin Young - "Song for Juli," "Morning Sun" and "T-Bone Shuffle." Jim Croce (on tape) - "You Don't Mess Around with Jim" and "Roller Derby Queen."

  • S01E08 Johnny Winter, Argent

    • December 29, 1973
    • Syndication

    Johnny Winter and Argent perform at New York's Palace Theatre. Music: Johnny Winter (band) - "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo," "Stone County," "Jumpin' Jack Flash," "Johnny B. Goode" and "Silver Train." Argent - "God Gave Rock and Roll to You," "I Am the Dance of Ages," "I Don't Believe in Miracles," "It's Only Money" and "Hold Your Head Up."

  • S01E10 The Steve Miller Band, The Raspberries

    • January 12, 1974
    • Syndication

    The Steve Miller Band - "Living in the U.S.A." The Raspberries - "Go All the Way," "Tonight," "I Can Remember," "Drivin' Around," "I'm a Rocker" and "Last Dance." The Steve Miller Band - "Space Cowboy," "Mary Lou," "Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma," "Gangster of Love," "The Joker," "Come On in My Kitchen," "Seasons" and "Fly Like an Eagle."

  • S01E12 Billy Preston, Al Wilson, Brownsville Station

    • February 2, 1974
    • Syndication

    Billy Preston - "We're Gonna Make It," "Struttin'," "Will It Go Round in Circles?" "I Wrote a Simple Song," "Everybody Likes Some Kind Of Music," "You're So Unique," "Outa-Space" and "Space Race" (instrumental). Brownsville Station - "Smokin' In The Boy's Room," "Barefootin'" and "Sweet Jane." Al Wilson - "My Song," "Touch And Go," "A Song For You," "Queen Of The Ghetto," "Show and Tell," "Broken Home" and "I Can't Turn You Loose."

  • S01E13 Eric Burdon, Foghat, Mandrill

    • February 9, 1974
    • Syndication

    Eric Burdon - "She Stole My Heart Away" (aka "First Sight"), "Dragon Lady," "Jim Crow" and "River of Blood." Foghat - "Road Fever," "Home in My Hand," "Honey Hush" and "I Just Want To Make Love To You." Mandrill - "Fat City Strut" and "Get It All."

  • S01E18 Ike & Tina Turner Revue, Redbone

    • March 16, 1974
    • Syndication

    Ike and Tina Turner Revue - "Come Together," "Nutbrush City Limits" and "Proud Mary (Rollin' on the River)." Michael Stanley's Super Session (featuring David Sanborn, Dan Fogelberg, and Joe Walsh) - "Help" and three other songs. Redbone performs "Come and Get Your Love" and "Maggie." Ike and Tina Turner Revue - "Honky Tonk Woman," "Respect" and an "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"/"Who's Makin' Love (To Your Old Lady)?"/"Pick Me Up (Take Me Where Your Home Is)" medley. Michael Stanley's Super Session - "Rosewood Bitters."

  • S01E20 The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne

    • April 13, 1974
    • Syndication

    The Eagles - "Peaceful, Easy Feelin'," "Already Gone" and "Good Day in Hell." Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles - "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," "Desperado" and "It Doesn't Matter Anymore." The Eagles - "Midnight Flyer," "Twenty-One" and "Ol' '55." Jackson Browne - "Your Bright Baby Blues" and "Looking Into You." The Eagles - "James Dean," "Doolin-Daltin" and "Desperado." The Eagles, Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt - "Take It Easy."

  • S01E21 Manfred Mann, Mike Oldfield, David Essex, Electric Light Orchestra, Bloodstone

    • April 20, 1974
    • Syndication

    Manfred Mann - "Father of Day, Father of Night." Mike Oldfield - "Tubular Bells" (theme from "The Exorcist"). David Essex - "Rock On." Electric Light Orchestra - "Daybreaker" and "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle." Manfred Mann - unknown title (lyrics: "back in '65"). Bloodstone - "Let Me Ride," "Natural High" and "Outside Woman."

Season 2

  • S02E01 The O'Jays, The Hues Corporation, The Commodores

    • September 21, 1974
    • Syndication

    The O'Jays - "Back Stabbers," "Put Your Hands Together" and "For the Love of Money." The Hues Corporation - "All Goin' Down Together," "Love Train" (cover of The O'Jays hit), "Freedom for the Stallion" and "Rock the Boat." The Commodores - "Machine Gun," "I Feel Sanctified" and "Something's Mighty Mighty Wrong." The Impressions - "People Get Ready," "It's All Right," "Talking About My Baby"/"Woman's Got Soul" medley, and "Finally Got Myself Together." The O'Jays - "When the World's at Peace."

  • S02E04 Musical performances from Bad Company, Rare Earth, Renaissance.

    • August 26, 1974
    • Syndication

  • S02E08 Musical performances from The Rolling Stones, Waylon Jennings, Kool & The Gang.

    • October 11, 1974
    • Syndication

  • S02E10 Musical performances from Donovan, Felix Cavaliere, Michael Murphey.

    • October 25, 1974
    • Syndication

  • S02E16 Linda Ronstadt, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Vassar Clements, John Hartford, Steve Martin

    • November 20, 1974
    • Syndication

    Music: --Linda Ronstadt - "It Doesn't Matter Anymore," "When Will I Be Loved?" "Heart Like A Wheel," "You're No Good," "You Can Close Your Eyes," "Faithless Love" and "Silver Threads and Golden Needles." --Linda Ronstadt & The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - "Hey Good Lookin'." --Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - "Battle Of New Orleans," "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" and "Cosmic Cowboy." --Vassar Clements and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - "Young Love," "Teardrops In My Eyes" and an instrumental jam. --John Hartford - "Turn Your Radio On" and two more songs (possibly "Hey Babe You Wanna Boogie" and "Up on the Hill Where They Do the Boogie"). Comedy: --Steve Martin (stand-up routine).

  • S02E17 Musical performances from Ozark Mountain Devils, Chick Corea & Return To Forever, Roy Buchanan.

    • December 7, 1974
    • Syndication

  • S02E19 Sparks, Bill Wyman, Stampeders, Arrows

    • February 8, 1975
    • Syndication

    Music: --Sparks - "Something For The Girl With Everything" "Talent Is An Asset" "Hasta Mañana Monsieur" "Thank God it's Not Christmas," "B.C." and "Here In Heaven." --Bill Wyman (lip-synch) - "White Lightnin'," "Mighty Fine Time," 3rd song (title unknown), and "Monkey Grip Glue." --Stampeders - songs include "In the Shadows," "Marigold" and "Wild Eyes." --Arrows (music videos) - "Touch Too Much" and "Tough Enough."

  • S02E21 Average White Band, The Guess Who, Labelle

    • February 22, 1975
    • Syndication

    --Average White Band - "Pick Up The Pieces," "Work To Do," "I Just Can't Give You Up" and "Got The Love." --The Guess Who - "No Time," "Dancin' Fool," "Long Gone," "Straighten Out" and "Glamour Boy." --Labelle - "Are You Lonely?" "What Can I Do For You?" "You Turn Me On" and "Somebody Somewhere."

  • S02E25 Second Anniversary Show

    • March 22, 1975
    • Syndication

    Highlights from past shows: --The Rolling Stones (music videos) - "Silver Train," "Dancing with Mr. D" and "Angie." --Jim Croce (music video) - "Photographs And Memories." --Seals & Crofts - "Paper Airplanes" and "Diamond Girl." --Linda Ronstadt - "You're No Good." --Linda Ronstadt & The Eagles - "Desperado." --Ike & Tina Turner - "Proud Mary." --Maria Muldaur - "Midnight at the Oasis" and "I'm A Woman." --Billy Preston - "Will It Go Round In Circles?" --Johnny Winter - "Jumpin' Jack Flash." ---Black Oak Arkansas - "Jim Dandy." --The Eagles - "Doolin Dalton."

Season 3

  • S03E02 The Commodores, Spanky & Our Gang, Rare Earth, Bad Company

    • September 26, 1975
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Commodores - "Machine Gun," "Slippery When Wet," "I Feel Sanctified" and "Wide Open." --Spanky & Our Gang - "L.A. Freeway," "When I Wanna," "Standing Room Only," "Since You've Gone" and one other song. --Rare Earth - "Keeping Me Out of The Storm" "Boogie With Me Children" and "(I Know) I'm Losing You." --Bad Company (music videos) - "Good Lovin' Gone Bad" and "Feel Like Makin' Love."

  • S03E06 B.T. Express, Natalie Cole, Barry Manilow

    • October 24, 1975
    • Syndication

    Songs include: --B.T. Express - "Give It What You Got" and "Close to You." --Natalie Cole - "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" and "Your Face Stays in My Mind." --Barry Manilow - "Could It Be Magic?" and "It's a Miracle."

  • S03E07 The Captain & Tennille, Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, Tavares, Sparks

    • October 31, 1975
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Captain & Tennille - "Love Will Keep Us Together," "Mind Your Love," "The Way I Want To Touch You," "1954 Boogie Blues," "Gentle Stranger" and "Good Songs." --Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen - "Armenian Folk Dance" (correct title?), "It's Gonna Be One of Those Nights," "The Shadow Knows" (with backing vocals by Nicolette Larson), "Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar," "Paid In Advance" and "Too Much Fun." --Tavares - "Free Ride," "Too Late," "She's Gone" and "It Only Takes A Minute." --Sparks (music video) - "Get In The Swing."

  • S03E15 Joe Walsh & Friends, Jimmy Cliff

    • January 9, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Joe Walsh - "Meadows," "Walk Away," "Mother Says," "Welcome To The Club," "Turn To Stone," "Rocky Mountain Way," "Get Back" and "Gimme Some Lovin'." --Joe Walsh & The Eagles - "Help Me Thru The Night." --Jimmy Cliff - "Fundamental Reggay," "I'm Gonna Live, I'm Gonna Love," "Remake The World" and "The Harder They Come."

  • S03E16 Abba, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Esther Phillips, Gary Wright

    • January 16, 1976
    • Syndication

    --ABBA - "SOS," "Hey Hey Helen," "Waterloo," "Rock Me" and "Mamma Mia." --The Atlanta Rhythm Section - "Dog Days," "Silent Treatment" and "Another Man's Woman." --Esther Phillips - "One Night Affair," "I Can Stand A Little Rain" and "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes." --Gary Wright - "Blind Feeling," "Dream Weaver," "Love Is Alive" and "Are You Weepin'?"

  • S03E17 Musical performances by Sparks, The Flying Burrito Brothers, the Staple Singers.

    • December 10, 1975
    • Syndication

  • S03E20 Rory Gallagher, The Ohio Players, Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart

    • February 13, 1976
    • Syndication

    --Rory Gallagher - "Let Me In," "I Take What I Want," "Ain't Too Good" and "Souped Up Ford." --The Ohio Players - "Love Rollercoaster," "Fire," "Sweet Sticky Thing" and "Honey." Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart segments: --Dolenz, Jones, Boyce and Hart - "Last Train to Clarksville." --Davy Jones sings "I Wanna Be Free." --Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart - "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight." --Dolenz, Jones, Boyce and Hart - "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone." --Dolenz, Jones, Boyce and Hart - "I'm a Believer" and "I Remember The Feeling."

  • S03E25 Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Undisputed Truth, The Crusaders, Doug Kershaw & Slidin' Jake

    • March 19, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Undisputed Truth - "Smiling Faces Sometimes" and "UFO's." --Gladys Knight & The Pips - "I've Got To Use My Imagination," "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me," "On And On," "Midnight Train To Georgia," "Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)" and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine." --Doug Kershaw - "Mama's Got The Know How." --Slidin' Jake & Doug Kershaw - "Orange Blossom Special" and "Louisiana Man." --The Crusaders perform two jazz instrumental songs. On tape: Vintage performances by The Doors, Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding (from the 1967 WPIX TV special "Murray The K In New York").

Season 4

  • S04E01 Maxine Nightingale, Rod Stewart, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Richard Lewis, Gary Mule Deer

    • September 18, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Maxine Nightingale - "Right Back Where We Started From" "Gotta Be The One," 3rd song (title unknown), "In Love We Grow," "If I Ever Lose This Heaven," and "(I Think I Wanna) Possess You." --Rod Stewart (music videos) - "First Cut Is The Deepest" "Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)" and "The Wild Side of Life." --Elton John & Kiki Dee (music video) - "Don't Go Breaking My Heart." Comedy: --Richard Lewis (stand-up comedian) --Silber, Alto & Mantia (comedy trio, aka The New Untouchables) - perform a Robin Hood sketch. --Gary Mule Deer - appears in four comedy segments. --Gary Mule Deer also appears in three "Rock Concert Mini-Movie" sketches (based more on movie titles instead of actual plot lines): "Greatest Story Ever Told" (Parts I & II); "Advise And Consent."

  • S04E03 Carol Douglas, Silver Convention, The Manhattans, John Travolta, Jimmie Walker

    • October 2, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Carol Douglas - "Doctor's Orders," "Midnight Love Affair" and "In The Morning." --Silver Convention (clips from European "Disco" series) - "Get Up and Boogie" and "Fly, Robin, Fly." --The Manhattans - "Kiss and Say Goodbye," "How Can Anything So Good Be So Bad For You?" and "There's No Me without You." --John Travolta - "Let Her In." Comedy: --Jimmie Walker (comedian) - stand-up routine taped at L.A. Comedy Store. --The New Untouchables (a.k.a. Silber, Alto, Mantia) (comedy troupe, series regulars) - appear in comedy sketches. Interviews: --Don Kirshner interviews Bob Reno of Midland International Records. --Don Kirshner interviews John Travolta.

  • S04E04 The Commodores, Jim Stafford, The Sylvers, Cliff Richard

    • October 9, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Commodores - "Fancy Dancer," "Come Inside," "High On Sunshine," "Let's Get Started" and "Fancy Dancer." --Cliff Richard (music video) - "Devil Woman." --Jim Stafford - "Wildwood Weed," "Turn Loose Of My Leg" and "Spiders and Snakes." --The Sylvers - "Boogie Fever," "Ain't Nothin' But A Party," "It's Alright," "Feelings" and "Cotton Candy." Comedy: --Natural Gas (comedy troupe, series regulars)

  • S04E05 Starbuck, Walter Murphy Band, Frankie Valli, Franklyn Ajaye, Gary Mule Deer

    • October 16, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Starbuck - "Moonlight Feels Right," "I Got To Know," "Rock 'N Roll Rocket," "Lucky Man" and "Holy Smoke." --Walter Murphy - "A Fifth of Beethoven," "Nightfall," "Flight of The Bumblebee" and "Moonlight Serenade." --Frankie Valli (music video) - "Swearin' To God." Comedy: --Franklyn Ajaye (stand-up comedian). --Gary Mule Deer (comedian) - does a Bicentennial comedy moment and a 6-part "Radio News" sketch. --Gary Mule Deer also appears in five "Rock Concert Mini-Movie" sketches (based more on movie titles than on actual plot line): "Where's Poppa?" "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?" "Wait Until Dark" "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and "Where's Poppa?"

  • S04E06 Mother's Finest, Starz, Led Zeppelin, Billy Crystal, Natural Gas

    • October 23, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Mother's Finest - "Fly with Me (Feel The Love)," "Rain" and "Fire." --Starz - "(She's Just A) Fallen Angel," "Pull The Plug" and "Monkey Business." --On film: Led Zeppelin (performances from the movie "The Song Remains The Same") - "Rock and Roll," "Black Dog" and "Dazed And Confused." --Led Zeppelin (music videos) - "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)" and "Misty Mountain Hop." Comedy: --Billy Crystal (stand-up comedian) --Natural Gas (comedy troupe, series regulars) - appear in 6 sketches.

  • S04E07 Lou Rawls, Dr. Hook, Samuels & Cohen, Natural Gas

    • October 30, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Lou Rawls - "Groovy People" "A Natural Man" "Pure Imagination" "From Now On" "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" and "Dead End Street." --Dr. Hook - "A Little Bit More," "Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms," "The Yodel Song" (featuring Ray Sawyer), "Only Sixteen" and a medley ("Earth Angel" "Devil Or Angel," "A Thousand Miles Away" and "What's Your Name?"). Comedy: --Samuels And Cohen (comedy team) - do three comedy bits. --Natural Gas (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) Opera spoof; (2) Ten Commandments sketch; (3) Doctor's waiting room; (4) Giant Monster-King Kong; (5) Massage Parlor bit; (6) Timex Watch commercial; (7) Palmolive commercial parody.

  • S04E08 Vicki Sue Robinson, Candi Staton, Andrea True Connection, Elayne Boosler, Gary Mule Deer

    • November 6, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Vicki Sue Robinson - "Turn The Beat Around," "Half And Half," "Daylight" and "Can't Find No Love." --Candi Staton - "Young Hearts Run Free," "You Bet Your Sweet Sweet Love" and a medley (Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man"/Sly Stone's "It's Alright" and "Higher"). --Andrea True Connection - "More, More, More" "Party Line" and "Fill Me Up (Heart To Heart)." Comedy: --Elayne Boosler (stand-up comedy routine) --Gary Mule Deer (comedian, series regular) - appears in sketches throughout show including a cowboy story, Burger King parody, and a history lesson. --Gary Mule Deer also appears in three "Rock Concert Mini Movie" sketches (based more on movie titles than on actual plot line): "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?" "Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry" and "The Long Goodbye."

  • S04E10 Harry Chapin, Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin, Gary Mule Deer

    • November 20, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Harry Chapin - "If My Mary Were Here," "Corey's Coming," "Mayor of Candor Lied," "Bluesman" and "Taxi." --Tom Chapin - "Jenny, Jenny," "Moments," "Hey Mama," "Take Me Home" and "Southern Line." --Steve Chapin - "Let Time Go Lightly." Comedy: --The Three Untouchables (comedy trio) - sketches: (1) Courtroom Skit; (2) Soap Opera parody. --Gary Mule Deer (comedian) - does a "Jaws" spoof and four radio news parodies.

  • S04E11 England Dan & John Ford Coley, Herbie Hancock & Wah-Wah Watson, George Miller, Natural Gas

    • November 27, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --John Ford Coley & England Dan - "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight," "Long Way Home," "Showboat Gambler," "Nights Are Forever Without You," "What I'm Doing," "Everything's Gonna Be All Right" and "There'll Never Be Another For Me." --Herbie Hancock and Wah-Wah Watson perform "Hang Up Your Hang Ups," "Doin' It," and one more song. Comedy: --George Miller (stand-up comedian) --Natural Gas (comedy troupe, series regulars) - appear in seven sketches during show.

  • S04E12 LaBelle, Jim Samuels & Marty Cohen, Gary Mule Deer, The Second Annual Rock Music Awards

    • December 4, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --LaBelle performs "Come Into My Life" "Get You Somebody New" "Are You Lonely" "Going Down Makes Me Shiver" "Lady Marmalade" "Get You Somebody New" "A Man In A Trenchcoat (Voodoo)" "Chameleon" and "Gypsy Moths." Comedy: --Jim Samuels and Marty Cohen (comedy team) - sketches: (1) Gerald Ford as a Disney Auto-Animatronic President; (2) Interview with a miracle drug doctor. --The Three Untouchables (comedy troupe) - do a parody of 1930s Warner Brothers crime movies. --Gary Mule Deer (comedian) - appears in three comedy sketches. On film: --The Second Annual Rock Music Awards. Behind the scenes footage of Jeff Beck, Mackenzie Phillips & Valerie Bertinelli, Bernie Taupin, Rosey Grier, Captain and Tennille (interview), Linda Blair (interview), Gary Wright (interview), Fleetwood Mac, Tommy Mottola, George Benson, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart and Britt Ekland, Keith Moon, Diana Ross, Boz Scaggs, Sly Stone, Brian Wilson and Dr. Eugene Landy. Keith Moon sings with Alice Cooper and Mickey Dolenz. Tatum O'Neal is interviewed.

  • S04E13 The Ohio Players, Abba, Mike Premminger, Natural Gas

    • December 11, 1976
    • Syndication

    --ABBA - "Waterloo," "S.O.S.," "Rock Me," "Dancing Queen," "Fernando" and "Mamma Mia." --Ohio Players - "Love Rollercoaster," "Who'd She Coo" and "Fire." Comedy: --Mike Preminger (stand-up comedian) --Natural Gas (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) Mad scientist & hunchback; (2) Homeless man panhandling; (3) Spoof of Toyota commercial; (4) Unemployment office applicants; (5) Office; (6) Barbershop; (7) Jogging.

  • S04E14 Wild Cherry, Al Wilson, Ed Bluestone, Gary Mule Deer

    • December 18, 1976
    • Syndication

    Music: --Wild Cherry - "Play That Funky Music," "I Feel Sanctified," "Nowhere To Run," "What In The Funk Do You See" and an instrumental jam session. --Al Wilson - "La La Peace Song," "I've Got A Feeling (We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again)," "Show And Tell," "The Snake," "Passport" and "You Did It For Me." Comedy: --Ed Bluestone (stand-up comedian). --Victor Dunlop Jr. plays Frankenstein's barber in "The Pride of Frankenstein" sketch. --Gary Mule Deer - 5-part stand-up comedy with guitar, sings "Folsom Prison Blues," "Peggy Sue," "Ballad of A Teenage Queen" and "Muleskinner Blues."

  • S04E16 Tavares, L.A. Jets, Shields & Yarnell, Gary Mule Deer

    • February 12, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Tavares - "Don't Take Away The Music," "Love I Never Had," "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" and "It Only Takes A Minute." --L.A. Jets - "Prisoner (Captured By Your Eyes)," "I'll Get Along Somehow" and two more songs. Also appearing: --Robert Shields and Lorene Yarnell (mimes). --Gary Mule Deer (comedian) - sketches: (1) plays "Tequila" on Kazoo; (2) does a bit based on the song "Tell Laura I Love Her"; and (3) Sports Update. --Gary Mule Deer also appears in four "Rock Concert Mini-Movie" sketches: (1) "Bride of Frankenstein"; (2) "Walk On The Wild Side" (with Walter Dunlop); (3) "Once Is Not Enough" and (4) "Chinatown."

  • S04E18 The Staple Singers, Donna Summer, The Group with No Name, Tim Thomerson, Gary Mule Deer

    • February 26, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Staple Singers - "Pass It On," "Love Me, Love Me, Love Me" (featuring Mavis Staples), "The Real Thing Inside of Me" and "I'll Take You There." --Donna Summer - "Come with Me," "Could It Be Magic?" "The Man I Love," "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)" and "Some of These Days." --The Group with No Name - "Baby Love (How Could You Leave Me)?" "You Mean That Much To Me" and "It's A Wonder" (or "A Wonder What A Woman In Love Will Do"). Comedy: --Tim Thomerson (stand-up comedian) --Gary Mule Deer (comedian) - sketches: (1) Radio News report; (2) Rock Concert Mini-Movie: "The Curse of Frankenstein." --Samuels & Cohen (comedy duo of Jim Samuels and Marty Cohen) - do four sketches: (1) Marlboro Man ad; (2) Horror movies; (3) Mud slinging politicians; and (4) a preacher routine.

  • S04E19 Average White Band, David Soul, Ray Barretto, Tom Dreesen

    • April 9, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Average White Band - "Person To Person," "I'm The One," "If I Ever Lose This Heaven" and "Work To Do." --David Soul - "Don't Give Up On Us." --Ray Barretto - "Vaya," "Slo Flo" and "Cocinando." Comedy: --Tom Dreesen (stand-up comedian) --The Mime Company (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) Vampire in blood bank; (2) "Side Show" pantomime; (3) "Back Stage" pantomime about ventriloquist dummy; (4) "Faith Healer" pantomime; and (5) Worker on strike.

  • S04E20 Van McCoy, Brass Construction, Faith, Hope & Charity, Queen, Johnny Dark

    • April 16, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Van McCoy - "Night Walk," "African Symphony" and a medley of hits ("Party," "Get Dancin'," "Disco Baby" and "Turn This Mother Out"). --Brass Construction - "Changin'," "Get To The Point (Summation)," "Shakit" and "Ha Cha Cha (Funktion)." --Faith, Hope & Charity - "Life Goes On" and "To Each His Own." --Van McCoy with Faith, Hope And Charity - "Soul Cha Cha" and "The Hustle." --Queen (music videos) - "Sweet Lady" (live concert footage) and "Somebody To Love." Comedy: --Johnny Dark (comedian) - imitates Ted Baxter (Ted Knight's character on the "Mary Tyler Moore Show"). --Al Alan Peterson (musical comedian) - sings a medley of "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'," "You Always Hurt The One You Love," "Hair," "Little Things Mean A Lot," "Goldfinger," "Goin' Out of My Head," "Easter Parade," "Goin' Out of My Head," "My Funny Valentine," "MacArthur Park" and "The Game."

  • S04E22 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Kip Addotta, Natural Gas

    • April 30, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - "Bayou Jubilee," "Honky Tonkin'," "Jaded Lover," "Jamaica Lady" and three other songs. --Chris Squire (music videos) - "Hold Out Your Hand" and "You By My Side." --Steve Howe (music videos) - "Ram," "Beginnings" and "Break Away From It All." Comedy: --Al Alan Peterson (musical comedian) - colors himself with crayons while singing "My Coloring Book." --Kip Addotta (stand-up comedian) - appears in two segments during program. --Natural Gas (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) Gay politician; (2) Eye doctor; (3) Burning Monk; (4) Suicide skit; and (5) Flasher in park.

  • S04E23 Ozark Mountain Daredevils, The Crusader, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Bryan Ferry, Johnny Dark

    • May 7, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Ozark Mountain Daredevils - "Homemade Wine," "Noah," "You Know Like I Know," "Jackie Blue," "The Red Plum," "If You Wanna Get To Heaven" and "Beauty In The River." --The Crusaders (with guitarist Larry Carlton) - "Feel It" and "Keep That Same Old Feeling." --Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes - "This Time It's For Real," "Having A Party" and "The Fever." --Bryan Ferry (music videos) - "The Price of Love" and "Let's Stick Together." Comedy: --Al Alan Peterson (musical comedian) - stuffs candy in his mouth while singing "I Want Candy." --Johnny Dark (comedian) - sketches: imitates Peter Falk as "Colombo"; plays a back alley gun dealer; and portrays an alleyway crook.

  • S04E26 Kiss, Dorothy Moore, Alice Cooper, Burton Cummings, Angel

    • May 28, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --KISS (music videos) - "I Want You," Hard Luck Woman" and "Love 'Em & Leave 'Em." --Dorothy Moore (performing live) - "Misty Blue," "Enough Woman Left (To Be Your Lady)," "Dark End of The Street," "Only Time You Ever Say You Love Me" and "Too Much Love." --Alice Cooper (music video) - "You and Me." --Burton Cummings (music video) - "I'm Scared." --Angel (music video?) - "That Magic Touch." Comedy: --Judy Carter (comedy magician) --The Graduates (comedy team of Jim Fisher, Jim Stahl, Tino Insana) --The Mime Company (comedy troupe, series regulars).

Season 5

  • S05E01 Pablo Cruise, Average White Band Featuring Ben E. King, Steve Landesberg, Al Alan Peterson

    • September 24, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Pablo Cruise performs "Place In The Sun," "Whatcha Gonna Do?" and an instrumental song. --The Average White Band featuring Ben E. King (performing at the The Montreaux Jazz Festival) - "Keepin' It To Myself," "A Star In The Ghetto," "The Message," "Fool For You Anyway," "Spanish Harlem" and "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)." Comedy: --The Bait Brothers (comedy team) - play musical Siamese twins. --Steve Landesberg (stand-up comedian) --Al Alan Peterson (comedian) - construction worker sings "I Gotta Be Me" while stripping down to a woman's bathing suit.

  • S05E02 Parliament, John Klemmer, Roger Daltrey, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, David Letterman

    • October 1, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Parliament - "Funkentelechy" and "Mothership Connection (Star Child)" medley. --John Klemmer - "Life(Living & Loving)," “Caress,” “Touch,” “Quiet Afternoon" and "Waterfalls." --Roger Daltrey (music video) - "One Of The Boys." --Emerson, Lake & Palmer (music video, filmed in Olympic Stadium, Montreal) - "Fanfare For The Common Man." Comedy: --David Letterman (stand-up comedian) --Al Alan Peterson (musical comedian) - sings "You're Gonna Hear From Me." --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) Farrah Fawcett Majors parody; (2) Siamese Twins sketch; (3) Talk show with Fairy Tale characters as guests.

  • S05E05 The Ohio Players, The Ramones, Roger & Roger, Jim Samuels

    • October 22, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Ohio Players - "Merry Go Round," "Love Rollercoaster," "Angel," "Alone" and "O-H-I-O." --The Ramones - "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker," "Loudmouth," "Beat On The Brat" and "Blitzkrieg Bop." --The Ramones - "Listen to My Heart," "California Sun," "Judy Is a Punk" and "I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You," --The Ramones - "Glad to See You Go," "Gimme, Gimme Shock Treatment," "Rockaway Beach" and "Commando." Comedy: --Roger & Roger (comedy team of Roger Behr and Roger Peltz). --Jim Samuels (comedian) - plays a Consumer Reporter in comedy routines.

  • S05E06 Little River Band, Bob Marley & The Wailers, George Miller

    • October 29, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Little River Band - "Help Is On Its Way," "It's A Long Way There," "Happy Anniversary" and "Days On The Road." --Bob Marley & The Wailers (live performance, taped in England) - "No Woman, No Cry" "Jammin'," "Get Up, Stand Up," "Exodus," "Crazy Baldhead" and "Running Away." Comedy: --George Miller (stand-up comedian) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketch: "When Johnny Comes Munching Home," a WWII movie parody in five parts.

  • S05E07 Rose Royce, Tower Of Power, David Sayh, Shaun Cassidy

    • November 5, 1977
    • Syndication

    Music: --Rose Royce - "Car Wash" "Ooh Boy" "Do Your Dance" and "It Makes You Feel Like Dancin'." --Tower of Power - "You Ought To Be Havin' Fun" "What Is Hip?" "You're Still A Young Man" "Ain't Nothin' Stoppin' Us Now" and "Yin Yang Thang." --Shaun Cassidy (music video) - "That's Rock 'N Roll." Comedy: --David Sayh (stand-up comedian) --Village Idiots comedy troupe) - sketches: (1) Old West Saloon skit; (2) "Celebrity Hostage" game show w/impersonations of Henry Kissinger, Patti Hearst, and Zsa Zsa Gabor.

  • S05E13 Brick, Starbuck, Grateful Dead, Joey Camen, Tom Dreesen, Gary Mule Deer

    • February 4, 1978
    • Syndication

    Music: --Brick - "Dazz," "Dusic" and "Hello." --Starbuck - "Moonlight Feels Right," "Little Bird," "One Of These Mornings" and an instrumental song. --The Grateful Dead (on film, performances from "The Grateful Dead Movie") - "U.S. Blues" and "One More Saturday Night." Comedy: --Tom Dreesen (stand-up comedy routine) --Joey Camen (stand-up comedian) --Gary Mule Deer (comedian, series regular) - "How To Pick Up Women" bar sketch.

  • S05E21 Player, Phoebe Snow, Kansas, Tony Delia, Bill Kirchenbauer, Murray Langston

    • April 1, 1978
    • Syndication

    Music: --Phoebe Snow - "Poetry Man," "Love Makes A Woman," "No Regrets," "Never Letting Go" and "Good Times (Let The Good Times Roll)." --Player - "Baby Come Back," "Movin' Up," "Come On Out," "Cancellation" and "Melanie." --Kansas (music video) - "Dust In The Wind." Comedy: --Murray Langston (stand-up comedian) --Tony Delia (stand-up comedy) - does a pantomime about a man and his new sports car. --Bill Kirchenbauer (stand-up comedian) - does two routines during show. --Gary Mule Deer as Howdy Doody interviewed by Victor Dunlop Jr.

  • S05E22 Robert Gordon & Link Wray, Patti Labelle, Ricci Martin, Gary Wright

    • April 8, 1978
    • Syndication

    Music: --Patti LaBelle - "Isn't It a Shame?" "Funky Music," "You Are My Friend." --Link Wray & Robert Gordon - "Boppin' The Blues," "Five Days, Five Days" and "I Sure Miss You." --Ricci Martin - "Moonbeams," "Belle of The Ball," "Stop, Look Around" and "Streets of Love." --Gary Wright - "Dream Weaver," "Touch And Gone," "Sky Eyes," "Something Very Special" and "Night Ride." Comedy: --Ellis Levinson (stand-up comedian)

  • S05E24 The Allman Brothers, The Commodores, Barry Manilow, George Benson, Billy Joel, Natalie Cole

    • May 27, 1978
    • Syndication

    Fifth Anniversary Show Live performances: --The Allman Brothers Band - "Midnight Rider." --The Commodres - "Machine Gun." --Barry Manilow - "Beautiful Music." --George Benson - "Breezin'." --Billy Joel - "Captain Jack." --Natalie Cole - "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)." --K.C. And The Sunshine Band - "Get Down Tonight." Music videos: --Rod Stewart - "You're In My Heart." --Fleetwood Mac - "Go Your Own Way." --Kansas - "Dust In The Wind." --Elton John - "Ego." Comedy: --Steve Martin (stand-up comedy act) --George Carlin (stand-up comedian) --Jimmie Walker (stand-up comedian) --Billy Crystal (stand-up comedian) --Robert Klein (stand-up act, with harmonica)

Season 6

  • S06E09 The Emotions, Lenny Williams, Blondie, Alice Cooper, Rainbow, David Letterman

    • November 11, 1978
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Emotions (performing live) - "Whole Lot of Shakin'," "Walking The Line," "Best of My Love," "Smile" and "Flowers." --Lenny Williams - "You Got Me Running" and "Cause I Love You." --Blondie (music video) - "Denis." --Alice Cooper (music video) - "How You Gonna See Me Now?" --Richie Blackmore's Rainbow (music videos) - "Long Live Rock N Roll" and "Gates of Babylon." Comedy: --David Letterman (stand-up comedian) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - perform two "Rock Rap" music news sketches.

  • S06E11 The Brothers Johnson, Andy Gibb, Frankie Valli, The Spinners, Rod Stewart, Kansas, The Ohio Players

    • November 25, 1978
    • Syndication

    Highlights from Season 5 (1977-78) Music: --The Brothers Johnson - "Strawberry Letter 23." --Andy Gibb - "I Just Want To Be Your Everything." --Frankie Valli - "Swearin' To God." --The Spinners - "Rubberband Man." --Rod Stewart (music video) - "Hot Legs" --Kansas (music video) - "Dust In The Wind" --The Ohio Players - "Love Rollercoaster." --Stephen Bishop - "On And On." --Chuck Berry - "Roll Over Beethoven." --Peter Allen - "I Go To Rio." --Bob Marley & The Wailers - "Exodus." Comedy: --The Unknown Comic (stand-up comedian) --Steve Landesberg (stand-up comedian)

  • S06E14 Santana, Rick James' Stone City Band, The Jacksons, Devo, David Johansen Group, Bobby Kelton

    • February 10, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Rick James and the Stone City Band (lip-sync) - "Mary Jane," "Sexy Lady" and "Hollywood." --The Jacksons (music video) - "Blame It On The Boogie." --Devo (music videos) - "We Are Devo" and "Come Back Jonee." --David Johansen Group (music videos, live performances) - "Funky But Chic" and "Girls." --Santana (music videos, live performances) - "Well All Right," "Open Invitation" and "One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)." --The Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) - perform to Sarah Dash's record "Sinner Man." Comedy: --Bobby Kelton (stand-up comedian)

  • S06E17 Dan Hartman, Janis Ian, Queen, Dudek Finnigan Krueger Band, Jimmie Walker

    • March 3, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Dan Hartman (music videos) - "Instant Replay" and "This Is It." --Queen (music videos) - "Fat Bottomed Girls" and "Bicycle Race." --Dudek Finnigan Krueger Band (music videos) - "Run For Cover" "Just One Minute More" and "Gonna Move." --Janis Ian (music videos, w/live vocals) - "That Grand Illusion," "The Bridge," "I Need To Live Alone Again," "Tonight Will Last Forever" and "Silly Habits." --The Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) - perform to "If My Friends Could See Me Now" Comedy: --Jimmie Walker (stand-up comedy) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - "Rock Rap" music news & a Disco music sketch.

  • S06E21 Bad Company, Jimmy Castor Bunch, Burton Cummings, Maureen Murphy, The Doors, Kate Bush, Uriah Heep

    • May 26, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Burton Cummings - "Break It To Them Gently," "Draggin' Em Down The Line" and "Your Backyard." --Jimmy Castor Bunch - "Space Age," "Bertha Butt Boogie" and "E Man Boogie." --Bad Company (live performances, possibly on film) - "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy" and "Can't Get Enough." --The Doors (B&W performances from the 1968 Granada TV special 'The Doors Are Open') - "Light My Fire" and "Unknown Soldier." --Uriah Heep (music videos) - "One More Night" and "Falling In Love." --Kate Bush (music videos) - "Wuthering Heights" and "The Man With The Child In His Eyes." Comedy: --Maureen Murphy (stand-up comedian) - monologue includes jokes about dating. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - Mr. Roger's Neighborhood parody & a caveman sketch.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Nick Gilder, David Bowie, Carly Simon, Disco Dance Dimensions, Nancy Parker

    • September 15, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Nick Gilder (performing live) - "(You Really) Rock Me," "Electric Love," "Into The 80s," "Watcher Of The Night," "Metro Jets" and "Hold On Me Tonight." --David Bowie (music videos) - "D.J.," "Look Back In Anger" and "Boys Keep Swinging." --Carly Simon (music videos) - "Vengeance" and "We're So Close." --Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) - roller disco routine. Comedy: --Nancy Parker (stand-up comedy) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - appear in 3 sketches: a student arriving late for school; "Romance For Siamese Twins" record offer; and a "Rock Rap" music news report.

  • S07E02 Smokey Robinson, Keith & Darrell, Chris Rush, Heart, Olivia Newton-John

    • September 22, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Smokey Robinson - "Ooo Baby Baby," "Share It," "Get Ready" and "Cruisin'." --Keith and Darryl (Smokey's nephews) perform "Kickin' It Around." --On tape: Heart on tour (3-part report). Segment includes interviews with Ann and Nancy Wilson, rehearsal and recording studio footage. Heart is shown performing "Cook with Fire," "High Time," "Crazy On You" and "Straight On." --Olivia Newton John (music video) - "Totally Hot." --Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) dance to the Jacksons' "Shake Your Body Down To The Ground." Comedy: --Chris Rush (comedian) - talks about UFO's. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: unruly students in classroom; "Rock Rap."

  • S07E06 Maxine Nightingale, Denny Johnston, America, Bob Welch

    • October 13, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Maxine Nightingale - "Lead Me On," "(Bringing Out) The Girl In Me," "Love Me Like You Mean It" and "Hideaway." --Bob Welch (music videos, live performances) - "China," "Church," "Precious Love" and "Three Hearts." --America (on film, performance from Central Park) - "Only Game In Town," "All Around" and "Foolin'." Comedy: --Denny Johnston (stand-up comedian) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) "Rock Rap" music news (includes joke about Linda Ronstadt dating Jerry Brown); (2) cooking show spoof.

  • S07E08 Devo, The Ritchie Family, Tasha Thomas, Kelley Rodgers

    • October 27, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Devo (live performances) - "Secret Agent Man," "Blockhead," "Uncontrollable Urge" and "Mongoloid." --The Ritchie Family - "The Best Disco In Town," "It's A Man's World," "Where Are The Men?" "Put Your Feet To The Beat" and "Bad Reputation." --Tasha Thomas - "You're The One I Love (From Day To Day)," "Hot Buttered Boogie" and "You Put The Music In Me." --Devo (music videos) - "The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise" and "Devo Corporate Anthem." Comedy: --Kelley Rodgers (stand-up comedian) --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars)

  • S07E09 John Cougar, Gloria Gaynor, Roger & Roger, KISS, New England

    • November 3, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Gloria Gaynor sings "Never Can Say Goodbye," "I Will Survive" (in English and Spanish) and "Let Me Know (I Have A Right)." --John Cougar - "A Little Night Dancin'," "Small Paradise," "I Need A Lover" and "Miami." --KISS (music videos) - "I Was Made For Lovin' You" and "Sure Know Something." --New England (music videos) - "P.U.N.K. (Puny Undernourished Kid)" and "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya." --Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) perform to "Get Up And Boogie." Comedy: --Roger and Roger (comedy team) - impersonate Archie & Edith Bunker and imitate various singers. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) people playing "Spin The Bottle." (2) A "Love Themes For Stupid People" record offer.

  • S07E10 Heatwave, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Irv Burton, Hall & Oates, Nicolette Larson

    • November 10, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes - "All I Want Is Everything," "Living In The Real World" and "Vertigo." --Heatwave - "Always And Forever," "Razzle Dazzle," "Eyeballin'" and "Raise A Blaze." --Nicolette Larson (music videos w/Andrew Gold in band) - "Back In My Arms Again" and "Dancin' Jones." --Hall & Oates (music videos) - "Wait For Me," "Bebop Drop," "The Woman Comes And Goes" and "Intravino." Comedy: --Irv Burton (stand-up comedy) - sings "Ain't To Pround To Beg" and talks about movies & TV shows. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) Teacher meeting with nerdy student & his family. (2) Sammy Davis parody.

  • S07E13 Tavares, Glen Super, The Who, ABBA, The Boomtown Rats, Ellen Foley, Triumph

    • December 1, 1979
    • Syndication

    Music: --Tavares - "Positive Forces," "More Than A Woman" and "Never Had A Love Like This Before." --The Who (on film) - "Won't Get Fooled Again" (from the movie "The Kids Are All Right"). --ABBA (music videos) - "Does Your Mother Know?" and "Voulez Vous." --Ellen Foley (music videos) - "What's A Matter Baby?" "Stupid Girl" and "We Belong To The Night." --The Boomtown Rats (music video) - "I Don't Like Mondays." --Triumph (music video) - "Lay It On The Line." Comedy: --Glenn Super ( stand-up comedian) - routine includes Elvis Presley parody. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - "Record Reviewer" sketch.

  • S07E16 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, REO Speedwagon, The Village People, Chic, David Johansen, Jay Leno

    • February 16, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Chic - "My Feet Keep Dancing," "Le Freak" and "I Want Your Love." --REO Speedwagon - "Roll With The Changes," "Only The Strong Survive," "Easy Money," "Back On The Road Again" and "Keep Pushin'." --Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (music video) - "Here Comes My Girl." --David Johansen (music videos) - "Melody" and "Swaheto Woman." --Village People (music videos) - "Ready For The 80s" and "Sleazy." Comedy: --Jay Leno (stand-up comedian)

  • S07E17 Bob Grill, The O'Jays, Paul Mooney, Janis Ian, Roxy Music

    • February 23, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Rob Grill - "Rock Sugar," "Feel The Heat," "Strangers" and "Where Were You When I Needed You?" --The O'Jays (lip-sync) - "Forever Mine," "Get On Out and Party," "Sing A Happy Song," "I Want You Here With Me" and "Use Ta Be My Girl." --Janis Ian (music video) - "Fly Too High." --Roxy Music (music video) - "Angel Eyes." --The Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) perform to "Greased Lightning" from the 'Grease' soundtrack. Comedy: --Paul Mooney (stand-up comedian) --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) & (2) 2-part Summer camp sketch; (3) "Love Songs For Short People" record offer.

  • S07E18 Peaches & Herb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Con Funk Shun, The Sports, UK, Rick & Ruby

    • March 1, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Peaches & Herb - "Roller Skatin' Mate," "I Pledge My Love," "Gypsy Lady" and "Howzabout Some Love?" --The Oak Ridge Boys - "Dancing The Night Away," "Sail Away," "Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight" and "Dream On." --Con Funk Shun - "Chase Me" and "(Let Me Put) Love On Your Mind." --The Sports (music videos) - "Who Listens To The Radio?" and "Don't Throw Stones." --UK (music video) - "Nothing To Lose." Comedy: --Rick and Ruby (musical-comedy team of Brian Seff and Monica Ganas) - imitate various singers.

  • S07E19 Kool & the Gang, Lou Rawls, Captain & Tennille, Rose Royce, O'Brien & Sevara, Bobby Kosser

    • April 19, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Kool & The Gang - "Hangin' Out," "Too Hot," "Ladies Night" and "Got You Into My Life." --Lou Rawls - "Heartache (Just When You Think You're Loved)," "Old Times," "Sit Down And Talk To Me" and "Ain't That Loving You (For More Reason Than One)?" --Captain & Tennille (music video) - "Do That To Me One More Time." --Rose Royce (music videos) - "I Wonder Where You Are Tonight" and "Is It Love You're After?" Comedy: -- O'Brien and Severa (comedy team) --Bobby Kosser (stand-up comedian)

  • S07E20 Rick Derringer, Le Roux, Peter Pit, Cheap Trick, Lene Lovich

    • April 26, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Rick Derringer - "Don't Ever Say Goodbye," "Guitars and Women," "Teenage Love Affair," "Hang On Sloopy" and "Jump, Jump, Jump." --Le Roux - "It Could Be The Fever," "New Orleans Ladies" and "Mystery." --Dennis Frederiksen (of Le Roux, aka David London) - performs a song from the "Can't Stop The Music" soundtrack. --Cheap Trick (music videos) - "The Dream Police," "Way Of The World" and "Voices." --Lene Lovich (music videos) - "Bird Song" and "Angels." Comedy: --Peter Pit (stand-up comedian) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - do a sketch about Summer campers.

  • S07E23 The Police, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Rondstadt, The Specials, Nazareth

    • May 17, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Police (performing live) - "Roxanne," "Message In A Bottle," "Can't Stand Losing You," "Next To You," "Walking On The Moon," "The Bed's Too Big Without You" and "Deathwish." --Fleetwood Mac (music video, concert film) - "Sara." --Linda Ronstadt (videos taped in recording studio, with live vocals) - "How Do I Make You?" and "Hurt So Bad." --The Specials (music videos) - "Gangsters" and "Message To You Rudy." --Nazareth (music video) - "Holiday." Also appearing: --Gary Yudman (stand-up comedian) --Goldfinger & Dove (magic act)

Season 8

  • S08E03 Al Di Meola, Ian Hunter, Jay Ferguson, The Unknown Comic, Queen

    • September 27, 1980
    • Syndication

    Performances and videos by Al Di Meola, Ian Hunter, Jay Ferguson and Queen. Comedy by The Unknown Comic.

  • S08E04 The Manhattans, Robert Palmer, The Tremblers, Arsenio Hall, Pete Townshend

    • October 4, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Tremblers (featuring Peter Noone) - "You Can't Do That," "She Was Something Else" and "Don't Say It." --The Manhattans - "Shining Star," "Kiss And Say Goodbye," "New York City" and "Girl Of My Dream." --Robert Palmer - "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)," "Not A Second Time," "Johnny & Mary" and "Sulky Girl." --Pete Townshend (music videos) - "Let My Love Open The Door" and "Rough Boys." --Don's Rock Dancers (series regulars) - dance to Billy's Joel's record "It's Still Rock & Roll To Me." Comedy: --Arsenio Hall (stand-up comedy monologue). --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: "Lubbock" (a parody of the TV series "Dallas") and a Trappist Monk Choir audition.

  • S08E06 Joan Armatrading, Devo, Andrew 'Dice' Clay, Elvis Costello, Graham Parker

    • October 18, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Joan Armatrading - "Me, Myself, I," "All The Way From America," "Love and Affection," "When You Kisses Me," "He Wants Her" and "Show Some Emotion." --Devo (live performances) - "Whip It," "Snowball" and "Gates Of Steel." --Devo (music videos) - "Girl U Want" and "Freedom of Choice." --Elvis Costello (music videos) - "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down" and "High Fidelity." --Graham Parker & the Rumour (music videos) - "Stupefaction" and "Love Without Greed." Comedy: Andrew Dice Clay (stand-up comedian) - routine includes imitations of John Travolta dancing and Sylvester Stallone as "Rocky."

  • S08E07 Larry Graham, John Klemmer, David Sayh, The Rolling Stones, Split Enz

    • October 25, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Larry Graham - One In A Million You," "Can You Handle That?" "When We Get Married" and one other song. --John Klemmer - "Adventures In Paradise" and two other songs. --Rolling Stones (music videos) - "Emotional Rescue" and "She's So Cold." --Split Enz (music videos) - "I Got You" and "I Hope I Never." Comedy: --David Sayh (stand-up comedian) - routine includes drug jokes. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - Toupee sketch and a skit about a "New Wave" barbershop quartet.

  • S08E08 Ambrosia, Maze, Paul Rodriguez, Angel City, Ted Nugent

    • November 1, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Ambrosia - "Biggest Part Of Me," "No Big Deal," "You're The Only Woman," "Kamikaze" and "Rock N' A Hard Place." --Maze - "Southern Girl," "Changing Times" and "Joy And Pain." --Angel City (music video) - "No Secrets." --Ted Nugent (music video, live performance) - "Wango Tango." Comedy: --Paul Rodriguez (stand-up comedian). --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - Correspondence course commercial sketch.

  • S08E09 John Cougar & The Zone, The Spinners, Jim Stafford, Daryl Hall and John Oates

    • November 9, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --John Cougar Mellencamp & The Zone - "This Time," "Ain't Even Done With The Night," "Hot Night In A Cold Town," "I Need A Lover" and "To M.G. (Wherever She May Be)." --The Spinners - "Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time," "Now That You're Mine Again," "I Just Want To Fall In Love," "Pipedream," "I Just Want To Be With You" and "Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl." --Jim Stafford performs "Spiders And Snakes," "Up Against The Wall, Redneck Mother," "Hurricane Laverne," a "Dueling Banjos" comedy routine, a blues parody, and "Disco Fungus." --Hall & Oates (music videos) - "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "How Does It Feel To Be Back?"

  • S08E10 Stanley Clark, Pure Prairie League, Kelley Rodgers, The Cars, James Taylor & Carly Simon, Joey Wilson

    • November 15, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Pure Prairie League - "I'm Almost Ready," "Let Me Love You Tonight," "I'll Be Damned," "Two Lane Highway" and "Too Many Heartaches In Paradise." --Stanley Clarke - "Danger Street," "We Supply" and an instrumental song. --James Taylor & Carly Simon (on film) - Mockingbird" (from the movie "No Nukes") --The Cars (music videos) - "Touch And Go" and "Panorama." --Joey Wilson (music videos) - "If You Don't Want My Love" and "Underground." Comedy: --Kelley Rodgers (stand-up comedian) - routine includes imitations of Johnny Cash and Neil Young. The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: "Rock Rap" music news (two-part sketch) and a spoof of specialty record albums sold on TV.

  • S08E11 Lou Reed, Rocky Burnette, Jay Johnson, Roger Daltrey, Judas Priest

    • November 22, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Lou Reed (performing live) - "So Alone," "Standing On Ceremony," "Walk On The Wild Side," "Keep Away," "The Kids," "Street Hassle" and "My Old Man." --Rocky Burnette - "Tired Of Toein' The Line," "Fallin' In Love" (lip-sync) and "Rock Billy Boogie." --Roger Daltrey (music video) - "Free Me." --Judas Priest (music videos) - "Breaking The Law" and "Living After Midnight." --Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) dance to "Fame." Comedy: --Jay Johnson (comedian) - does a ventriloquist act with a plant as his "dummy."

  • S08E12 Ashford & Simpson, Cameo, Dennis Blair, David Bowie, AC-DC

    • November 29, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Ashford & Simpson - "Nobody Knows," "Found A Cure," "Love Don't Make It Right," "Rushing To" and "Happy Endings." --Cameo - "Cameosis," "On The One," "I Just Want To Be" and "Shake Your Pants." --David Bowie (music video) - "Ashes To Ashes." --AC/DC (music videos) - "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "What Do You Do For Money Honey?" Comedy: --Dennis Blair (stand-up routine) plays guitar and imitates various singers and politicians.

  • S08E13 Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Lois Bromfield, Pat Benatar, Billy Burnette

    • December 6, 1980
    • Syndication

    Music: --Black Sabbath (post-Ozzy Osbourne) - "Heaven & Hell," "Die Young" and "Neon Knights." --Blue Oyster Cult - "Born To Be Wild" (live), "The Marshall Plan" (music video w/cameo by Don Kirshner), and "Godzilla" (live concert film). --Pat Benatar (music videos) - "You Better Run" and "I'm Gonna Follow You." --Billy Burnette (music videos) - "Don't Say No" and "In Just A Heartbeat." --Don's Rock Dancers (dance troupe, series regulars) perform to George Benson's record "Give Me The Night." Comedy: --Lois Bromfield (stand-up monologue)

Season 9

  • S09E12 The Commodores, The Gap Band, Yarbrough & Peoples, Skyy, Luther Vandross

    • March 6, 1982
    • Syndication

    Music: --The Commodores (performing live) - "Sail On," "Easy (Like Sunday Morning)," "Celebrate" and "Tear It Down" (correct song title?). --The Gap Band (live) - "Shake" and "Grand Illusion" (correct song title?). --Yarbrough & Peoples (live) - "You're My Song." --Yarbrough & Peoples (music video) - "Don't Stop The Music." --Luther Vandross (music video) - "Never Too Much." --Skyy (music videos) - "Call Me," "Here's To You" and one more song. Also: --Lou O'Neill Jr. (rock journalist & series regular) interviews music agent Norby Walters (in six segments broadcast throughout the episode).

  • S09E13 Van Halen, David Bowie, Queen, Ultravox

    • April 3, 1982
    • Syndication

    Music: --Van Halen (music video) - "(Oh) Pretty Woman." --Van Halen (performing live) - "So This Is Love?" "Hear About It Later" and "Unchained." --David Bowie (music videos) - "Wild Is The Wind," "Fashion," "Ashes To Ashes" and "DJ." --Queen & David Bowie (music video) - "Under Pressure." --Ultravox (music videos) - "The Thin Wall," "The Voice," "Vienna" and "Sleepwalk." Also: --David Lee Roth is interviewed by Jim Ladd (in five segments throughout the show).