The Midnight Special: Eric Carmen

The Midnight Special: Eric Carmen
NBC
December 3, 1976
Variety
DVD
B-

Carmen sings "All By Myself," with some accompaniment.  Helen Reddy hosts again.

The Midnight Special: Franklyn Ajaye and Wild Cherry

The Midnight Special: Franklyn Ajaye and Wild Cherry
NBC
October 22, 1976
Variety
DVD
B

Black comic Ajaye tells jokes about show biz and being black (using the N-word a few times, with little or no reaction from the audience), with the James Brown jokes probably the best.  Meanwhile, Wild Cherry plays funky music right.  Helen Reddy hosts again.

The Midnight Special: Janis Ian

The Midnight Special: Janis Ian
NBC
January 9, 1976
Variety
DVD
B

"At Seventeen" is still a little heart-breaking, although someone with a talent like this could never be "ugly."  Introduced by Helen Reddy.