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The Midnight Special

Season 7

35 listed hours · 1972–1981 · NBC

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Filed by Rex Fontaine · Golden Age Dispatch

Wolfman Jack howls after Carson, and NBC hands the late slot to actual rock and pop acts before MTV ate the model. Guest-host roulette, live-ish performances, post-prime anything-goes. The network stage where 1970s music television still had sweat, speakers, and no countdown clock.

TV Flash files Season 7 of The Midnight Special (1972–1981) on NBC as a mid listed season (7; 7 of 9) — 35 listed hours, 1978-09-15–1979-09-14 from “Host: Larry Gatlin” (S07E01) to “Host: Bob Welch” (S07E35). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

  1. S07E01

    Host: Larry Gatlin

    Host: Larry Gatlin — Season 7, Episode 1 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-09-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S07E02

    Hosts: REO Speedwagon

    Hosts: REO Speedwagon — Season 7, Episode 2 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-09-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S07E03

    Host: Dolly Parton

    Host: Dolly Parton — Season 7, Episode 3 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-09-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S07E04

    Hosts: The Dirt Band

    Hosts: The Dirt Band — Season 7, Episode 4 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S07E05

    Host: Wolfman Jack

    Host: Wolfman Jack — Season 7, Episode 5 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S07E06

    Hosts: Hall & Oates

    Hosts: Hall & Oates — Season 7, Episode 6 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S07E07

    Hosts: The Atlanta Rhythm Section

    Hosts: The Atlanta Rhythm Section — Season 7, Episode 7 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S07E08

    Host: Ted Nugent

    Host: Ted Nugent — Season 7, Episode 8 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-11-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S07E09

    Disco Show hosted by Wolfman Jack

    Disco Show hosted by Wolfman Jack — Season 7, Episode 9 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-12-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S07E10

    Host: Wolfman Jack

    Host: Wolfman Jack — Season 7, Episode 10 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1978-12-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S07E11

    Host: Tina Turner

    Host: Tina Turner — Season 7, Episode 11 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-01-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S07E12

    Host: Wolfman Jack

    Host: Wolfman Jack — Season 7, Episode 12 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-01-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S07E13

    Host: Blondie

    Host: Blondie — Season 7, Episode 13 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-01-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S07E14

    Hosts: The Village People

    Hosts: The Village People — Season 7, Episode 14 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-01-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S07E15

    Host: The Jacksons

    Host: The Jacksons — Season 7, Episode 15 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-02-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S07E16

    Hits of 1978 (hosted by Wolfman Jack)

    Hits of 1978 (hosted by Wolfman Jack) — Season 7, Episode 16 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-02-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S07E17

    Host: Alice Cooper

    Host: Alice Cooper — Season 7, Episode 17 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-02-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S07E18

    Hosts: Brooklyn Dreams

    Hosts: Brooklyn Dreams — Season 7, Episode 18 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-02-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S07E19

    Host: Alicia Bridges

    Host: Alicia Bridges — Season 7, Episode 19 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-03-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S07E20

    Hosts: Rick James & the Stone City Band

    Hosts: Rick James & the Stone City Band — Season 7, Episode 20 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-03-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S07E21

    Host: Linda Clifford

    Host: Linda Clifford — Season 7, Episode 21 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-03-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S07E22

    Hosts: The Babys

    Hosts: The Babys — Season 7, Episode 22 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-04-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  23. S07E23

    Hosts: Sister Sledge

    Hosts: Sister Sledge — Season 7, Episode 23 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-04-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  24. S07E24

    Hosts: The Beach Boys

    Hosts: The Beach Boys — Season 7, Episode 24 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-04-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  25. S07E25

    Host: Amii Stewart

    Host: Amii Stewart — Season 7, Episode 25 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-05-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  26. S07E26

    Hosts: Peaches & Herb

    Hosts: Peaches & Herb — Season 7, Episode 26 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-05-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  27. S07E27

    Hosts: Journey

    Hosts: Journey — Season 7, Episode 27 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-05-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  28. S07E28

    Host: Gloria Gaynor

    Host: Gloria Gaynor — Season 7, Episode 28 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-06-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  29. S07E29

    Host: Bob Welch

    Host: Bob Welch — Season 7, Episode 29 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-06-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  30. S07E30

    Hosts: Raydio

    Hosts: Raydio — Season 7, Episode 30 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-06-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  31. S07E31

    Host: Wolfman Jack

    Host: Wolfman Jack — Season 7, Episode 31 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-07-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  32. S07E32

    Host: Suzi Quatro

    Host: Suzi Quatro — Season 7, Episode 32 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-07-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  33. S07E33

    Host: Mac Davis

    Host: Mac Davis — Season 7, Episode 33 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-07-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  34. S07E34

    Hosts: Little River Band

    Hosts: Little River Band — Season 7, Episode 34 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-09-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  35. S07E35

    Host: Bob Welch

    Host: Bob Welch — Season 7, Episode 35 of The Midnight Special. Aired 1979-09-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

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