This edition of The Midnight Special has a little bit of everything. Well, not quite.
Musical performances by the Spinners, Steely Dan, Merilee Rush, Paul Williams, and host Johnny Rivers. Williams sings two of his compositions that became hits for other artists, namely, "I Won't Last a Day Without You" (The Carpenters) and "Out in The Country" (Three Dog Night). Also, Wolfman Jack sings, and the Ace Trucking Company does a series of short skits, featuring Fred Willard, Patti Deutsch, and Bill Saluga.
I think executive producer Burt Sugarman thought the ol' Wolfman might be able to give Barry White a run for his money. Not too shabby, and Jack would get to do a few more numbers during the course of the series' run.
Posted in memory of Bill Saluga, who'd later be better known as Raymond Jay Johnson, Jr. in commercials and a recurring gig on Redd Foxx's variety show. Bill passed away over the weekend.
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