Series

The Midnight Special

★ 8.1(7)19721h 30m8 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 1972-08-19
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 222
Network: NBC
Status: Returning Series
Studio: Burt Sugarman Productions

About The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special is a 1972 web series. It spans 8 seasons and 222 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Midnight Special in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 (8)

Season 140 eps · 1972

Season 250 eps · 1973

Season 348 eps · 1974

Season 441 eps · 1975

Season 529 eps · 1976

Season 618 eps · 1977

Season 73 eps · 1979

Season 84 eps

Themes & keywords

variety show

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Midnight Special in Mexico?+

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Is The Midnight Special on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of The Midnight Special are there?+

The Midnight Special has 8 seasons and 222 episodes in total.

When did The Midnight Special come out?+

The Midnight Special is a 1972 web series.