
The Mike Douglas Show
Season 17
The Mike Douglas Show was a variety show out of Cleveland OH and then Philadelphia PA, broadcast in the daytime. It's structure was similar to The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and The Merv Griffin Show and was very popular in its time. Mike Douglas was no relation to Michael nor Kirk Douglas.
Where to Watch Season 17
235 Episodes
- Bruce Jenner and his wife Chrystie co-hostE9
Bruce Jenner and his wife Chrystie co-hostGuests: anchor man Tom Brokaw news woman Jane Pauley Baseball player Mike Schmidt (and his wife Donna) Charles Hix author of "Looking Good" and sociologist Anthony Campolo. Highlights: Nancy Wilson sings "Sleepin' Bee". - Bruce Jenner and his wife Chrystie conclude their co-hosting dutiesE10
Bruce Jenner and his wife Chrystie conclude their co-hosting dutiesGuests: The New Seekers singer Kenny Nolan George Plimpton author of "One More July" and astrologer Carroll Righter. Highlights: Kenny Nolan sings "My Eyes Get Blurry". The New Seekers perform "Move In a Little Closer". - From Las VegasE27
From Las VegasGuests: comedienne Totie Fields singer-actor Robert Goulet singer-actress Florence Henderson comedian Norm Crosby Tracy Austin balancing act David & Goliath and High school marching band. Highlights: Mike sings, "Starting Here, Starting Now" Robert Goulet sings "The Good Things in Life". - From Las VegasE28
From Las VegasGuests: comedian Sid Caesar comedienne Imogene Coca singer Eddy Arnold entertainer Liberace protege of Liberace's pianist Vince Cardell comic writer Pete Barbutti guitarist Liona Boyd actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs comedian Milton Frome and Yvonne Michel & Erik a dance team. Highlights: Eddy Arnold sings "Make the World Go Away." - From Las VegasE29
From Las VegasGuests: comic actor Phil Silvers comedian Foster Brooks singer B.J. Thomas comedian Pat Cooper comedy writer Carl Reiner singing group The Sylvers The Volantes unicycle act and plate spinner Leonardo. Highlights: The Sylvers perform "Hot Line" and "Any Way You Want Me". - Susan Saint James co-hostE32
Susan Saint James co-hostGuests: comedian Danny Thomas singer Cleo Laine musician John Dankworth pianist Marilyn Skinner author Edward Beheler and TV producer Lee Mendelson. Also: Bob Hope in a filmed segment, and President and First Lady lookalikes. Highlights: Mike sings "Me and My Shadow". - Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Beau Kayser & Victoria Mallory of "The Young & the Restless" co-hE36
Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Beau Kayser & Victoria Mallory of "The Young & the Restless" co-hGuests: Jim Henson and the Muppets Soap creator-writer Agnes Nixon actor Louis Gossett Jr. and comedian Kip Addotta. - Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Bill Hayes & Susan Seaforth Hayes of "Days of Our Lives" co-hostE37
Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Bill Hayes & Susan Seaforth Hayes of "Days of Our Lives" co-hostGuests: actress Brenda Vaccaro Country singer Charley Pride and comedy writer Kenny Solms. Also: a 1976 interview with Ethel Waters. Highlights: Bill Hayes sings, "Love Story". - Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Nick Benedict & Nancy Frangione of "All My Children" co-hostE38
Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Nick Benedict & Nancy Frangione of "All My Children" co-hostGuests: actress Ruth Gordon actor Kevin Dobson comedian Henny Youngman Sister Sledge singing group and Paul Denis editorial director of Daytime TV magazine. - Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Jed Allen & Deidre Hall of "Days of Our Lives" co-hostE39
Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Jed Allen & Deidre Hall of "Days of Our Lives" co-hostGuests: comedian Totie Fields singers Richie Havens & Tommy Leonetti Jane Bartholomew (model for the Columbia Pictures logo) and boxer Earnie Shavers and his wife LaVerne. Highlights: Richie Havens sings "Live It Up". - Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Peter Simon & Courtney Sherman ("Search For Tomorrow") co-hostE40
Mike & Daytime TV's Leading Lovers Peter Simon & Courtney Sherman ("Search For Tomorrow") co-hostGuests: boxing great Muhammad Ali singer Vic Damone and Veterans Administrator Max Cleland. A taped interview with Vanessa Redgrave in Las Vegas. - From New OrleansE45
From New OrleansGuests: actor Burt Reynolds actress Jill Clayburgh singer-actor Kris Kristofferson singer Rita Coolidge and Jazz pianist Barbara Carroll. Highlights: Rita Coolidge sings, "The Man I Love". Mike does "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans." Music by Joe Massimino and the band - Manhattan's Tavern on the Green restaurantE47
Manhattan's Tavern on the Green restaurantGuests: model actress Margaux Hemingway pianist Peter Duchin restauranteur Werner Leroy and Fashion designers Halston, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Adolpho and Diane De Beauveau-Craon and Diana Vreeland. and Elton John, conclusion of a taped interview. - From Broadway's Shubert AlleyE48
From Broadway's Shubert AlleyGuests: Yul Brynner Tony Randall film critic Rex Reed "Annie" stars Andrea McArdle, Reid Shelton and Dorothy Loudon actress Stephanie Mills ("The Wiz") columnist Liz Smith the cast of "Grease" and restaurateur Vincent Sardi. Highlights: Andrea McArdle sings "Tomorrow." - From Hollywood On the set of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"E58
From Hollywood On the set of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"Mike visits with Peter Frampton George Burns The Bee Gees Frankie Howerd (British Comedian) From Hollywood: On the set of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," Mike visits cast members Peter Frampton, George Burns, the Bee Gees, Paul Nicholas, Frankie Howerd, Sandy Farina and Dianne Steinberg. Joe Massimino band. - From HollywoodE59
From HollywoodGuests: singer Johnny Mathis baritone Robert Merrill actress Susan Dey comedian Robert Klein opera singer Brenda Boozer gadget man Stan Kann Bob Eubanks, host of "The Newlywed Game" and George Guinness of the Philadelphia 76ers. Highlights: Johnny sings "You'll Never Know" and "Come Sunday." - Florence Henderson co-hostsE64
Florence Henderson co-hostsGuests: singer Bill Withers entertainer Charo film producer Jack Haley Jr. and Carroll Stoner and Jo Anne Parke co-authors "All God's Children". Also: an adviser to the Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church. Highlights: Florence sings "Corner of the Sky." - Florence Henderson co-hostsE65
Florence Henderson co-hostsGuests: actor Eddie Mekka newsman Edwin Newman songwriter Carole Bayer Sager Murray Langston the Unknown Comic and pro-football players Bill Bergey, Harold Carmichael, Ron Jaworski and Vince Papale. Highlights: Florence sings "Something" Carole sings "You're Movin' Out Today". - Marvin Hamlisch co-hostsE66
Marvin Hamlisch co-hostsGuests: bandleader Lawrence Welk Opera singer Anna Moffo blues singer-songwriter Alberta Hunter and rock band Wishbone Ash. Highlights: Mike and Marvin sing "Jingle Bells". Anna performs an aria from "Tosca". Alberta Hunter sings "Workin' Man Blues". Also: a taped interview with actor Robert Preston. - Marvin Hamlisch co-hostsE67
Marvin Hamlisch co-hostsGuests: actor Omar Sharif singer-actress Michelle Phillips actor Dirk Benedict Desmond Morris author of "Manwatching" and singing group The Ritchie Family. Highlights: Mike and Marvin perform a medley of Christmas tunes, including "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Winter Wonderland." - Marvin Hamlisch co-hostsE68
Marvin Hamlisch co-hostsGuests: the cast of Broadway's "Side By Side" by Sondheim actor Gary Crosby comedienne Hermione Gingold singer Georgia Brown actress Nancy Dussault and singer-actor-dancer Larry Kert. Also: a spokeswoman for a left-handers' rights organization. Highlights: Brown, Kert and Dussault performed "Comedy Tonight" and "Love Is in the Air". Kert sang "Something's Coming". Dussault performed "Send in the Clowns". Georgia Brown sings "I'm Still Here". - Anthony Newley & Carmel Quinn co-host for Mike's 16th AnniversaryE71
Anthony Newley & Carmel Quinn co-host for Mike's 16th AnniversaryGuests: film critic Rex Reed singer Debby Boone poltician and activist Sargent Shriver astronaut Alan Shepard Miss America 1961 Nancy Fleming Miss America 1977 Dorothy Benham and two film historians. - Anthony Newley & Carmel Quinn co-host for Mike's 16th AnniversaryE75
Anthony Newley & Carmel Quinn co-host for Mike's 16th AnniversaryGuests: comedienne Lucie Arnaz singer Mel Tillis comedy writer Kenny Solms worm expert and Manuel J. Smith author of "Kicking the Fear Habit". Highlights: Anthony sings "What Kind of Fool Am I?" Mel does "What Did I Promise Her Last Night." - Vidal and Beverly Sassoon co-hostE77
Vidal and Beverly Sassoon co-hostGuests: comedian Louis Nye impressionist Julie McWhirter plastic surgeon Dr. James O. Stallings cosmetics-company director Robert Salvatore and Gary Novickij & Anita Mathieu two physical-fitness instructors. Highlights: Mike sings "Love Is a Simple Thing." - Reggie Jackson co-hostsE81
Reggie Jackson co-hostsGuests: actor Jack Riley pro golfer Jan Stephenson The New Seekers a women's body-building titleholder and cheerleaders from Reggie's alma mater, Cheltenham (Pa.) High School. Highlights: The New Seekers perform "Look What They've Done to My Song Ma." - Paul Anka co-hostsE89
Paul Anka co-hostsGuests: actress Bess Armstrong Lynnie Greene author of "On Our Own", animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams circus owner Irvin Feld and Raysa R. Bonow author of "How to Be a Thin Person". Also: an expert Simon Says player. Highlights: Paul sings "Nights on Broadway." - Paul Anka co-hostsE90
Paul Anka co-hostsGuests: actor Gene Wilder lyricist Sammy Cahn model Cheryl Tiegs photographer Francesco Scavullo pro-hockey goalie Wayne Stephenson and a 1915 model for the Sun Maid raisin box. Highlights: Paul, Mike and Sammy do a medley of Sammy's songs, including "Let It Snow" and "Three Coins in the Fountain". Also: a tuba ensemble. - Paul Anka concludes his co-hosting dutiesE92
Paul Anka concludes his co-hosting dutiescomedian Dom DeLuise England Dan and John Ford Coley beauty expert Maureen Lippe and etiquette authority Marjabelle Stewart and performing chimpanzee Mr. Jiggs. Highlights: Paul Anka sings "My Way". England Dan and John Ford Coley perform "Gone Too Far". - From Hollywood Tony Curtis co-hostsE94
From Hollywood Tony Curtis co-hostsGuests: singer-dancer-actress Rita Moreno comedian Billy Crystal comedienne Jo Anne Worley cookbook author Sondra Colligan and three movie stuntmen Jim Winburn, Don Rimmer and Steven Gilburn Highlights: Rita Moreno sings "Hey There, Good Time." - From HollywoodE95
From HollywoodGuests: actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. actress Stephanie Zimbalist singer Leif Garrett comic actors Martin Mull and Jamie Farr body builder Franco Columbo co-author of "Coming On Strong" an acrobat act and a Minneapolis businessman who gave away thousands of bicycles at Christmas. Also: a demonstration of police techniques for drawing composite faces. Highlights: Leif Garrett sings "Runaround Sue". Mike sings "Daybreak". - From Hollywood Robert Conrad co-hostsE102
From Hollywood Robert Conrad co-hostsGuests: singer-actress Florence Henderson actor Lloyd Bridges and his daughter Lucinda England Dan and John Ford Coley comic Stan Kann singer Mabel King and actor Jeb Adams. Also: a high-wire artist. Highlights: Florence sings "Let It Shine". Mabel King sings "Bill Bailey". - From Hollywood Dick Van Patten co-hostsE107
From Hollywood Dick Van Patten co-hostsGuests: singer-songwriters Neil Sedaka and David Gates actor Abe Vigoda actress Sondra Locke comedian David Brenner and Robert Beauchamp, fashion director of Gentleman's Quarterly magazine. Highlights: David Gates sings "If". Neil Sedaka performs "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do". - From Las Vegas John Davidson co-hostsE110
From Las Vegas John Davidson co-hostsGuests: singer-actress Carol Lawrence actor Dirk Benedict comedienne Joan Rivers and singer Jose Feliciano. Also: a dance troupe and a balancing act. Highlights: Jose sings "Kiss and Say Goodbye"; John does a medley of 1950s songs. - From Hollywood Suzanne Somers co-hostsE113
From Hollywood Suzanne Somers co-hostsGuests: singer-dancer-actor Fred Astaire actor Charlton Heston actress Jane Fonda singer-songwriter Paul Anka singer Johnny Mathis and Mike's wife Genevieve. Highlights: Mike sings "Someone to Light Up My Life". Paul Anka sings "My Way". Johnny Mathis sings "Over the Weekend". - From Hollywood Ben Vereen co-hostsE116
From Hollywood Ben Vereen co-hostsGuests: comedian Milton Berle actor Maximilian Schell actress Suzanne Pleshette Jim Donaldson who trains insects and birds for Hollywood films. and the cast of the stage revue "4 Girls 4": Margaret Whiting, Rosemary Clooney, Helen O'Connell and Rose Marie. Also: a Hollywood animal-and-insect trainer. Highlights: Ben sings "Here We Go Again". - From Hollywood Mike Connors co-hostsE117
From Hollywood Mike Connors co-hostsGuests: entertainer Bob Hope "Days of Our Lives" stars Jed Allan and Deidre Hall comedian Phil Foster The Keane Brothers soul group Rose Royce and Ron Gordon author of "The Soul". Highlights: Rose Royce perform "Do Your Dance" and "Wishing on a Star." - Kristy McNichol co-hostsE118
Kristy McNichol co-hostsGuests: TV host David Frost singer Anne Murray comedian Billy Crystal actors Jimmy McNichol, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs and an expert pancake-flipper. Also, in a segment taped in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, skier Billy Kidd. Highlights: Anne Murray sings "Walk Right Back." - Kristy McNichol co-hostsE121
Kristy McNichol co-hostsGuests: folksinger Mary Travers actor Gary Frank figure skater Dorothy Hamill comedian Henny Youngman Kristy's mother Carollyne and Nancy Friday author of "My Mother, Myself". Also: a taped segment featuring skier Billy Kidd. Highlights: Mary Travis sings "You Turn Me Around". - Joyce DeWitt co-hostsE129
Joyce DeWitt co-hostsGuests: singer Sergio Franchi Broadway director Geoffrey Holder ("Timbuktu!") Soprano Mary O'Hara and a Simon Says expert. Also: three women who hold jobs traditionally held by men. Highlights: Sergio sings "Evergreen". Mike and Sergio do "The Sweetest Sounds". - Joyce DeWitt concludes her co-hosting dutiesE132
Joyce DeWitt concludes her co-hosting dutiesGuests: actors George Hamilton and Jack Eagle The Oak Ridge Boys singing group news commentator John Cameron Swayze author James Fixx author of "The Complete Book of Running". and Harlem Globetrotter Hallie Bryant. Highlights: The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Freckles" and "One in a Million". Mike and Joyce do "You and I." - Robert Goulet co-hostsE139
Robert Goulet co-hostsentertainer Carol Channing Broadway composer-lyricist Jerry Herman comedian Andy Kaufman Erica Jong author of "How to Save Your Own Life" and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Highlights: Carol Channing and Jerry Herman do "So Long, Dearier". Robert Goulet sings "The Way You Look Tonight". Also: a women's boxing champion. - Robert Goulet co-hostsE140
Robert Goulet co-hostsGuests: singer Natalie Cole comedian Kip Addotta cast of the film "Grease" John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway and Didi Conn. Also: a friend of Elvis Presley talks about her relationship with the late singer. Highlights: Natalie Cole sings "Our Love". Robert Goulet sings "What I Did For Love". - Robert Goulet concludes his co-hosting dutiesE142
Robert Goulet concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: singer-dancer-actress Rita Moreno and comedian Corbett Monica. Highlights: Robert Goulet sings a medley from the musical "Camelot," including "If Ever I Would Leave You" and "How to Handle a Woman." - Ted Knight concludes his co-hosting dutiesE147
Ted Knight concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: singer Blondie Soprano Renata Scotto actor Robert Mandan ventriloquist Willie Tyler & Lester novelist Rosemary Rogers and Aola Vandergriff author of "Daughters of the Wild Country". Highlights: Renata performs "Tarantella". Blondie performs "Denise" and "Sniper". - Anson Williams co-hostsE148
Anson Williams co-hostsGuests: guitarist Les Paul singer Tommy Sands actor Billy Gray and impressionist Billy Fellows. Also: a comedy-dance act and a look at 1950s fads. Highlights: Anson sings a medley that includes "Splish Splash" and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder". Tommy Sands performs "I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight". - Anson Williams co-hostsE151
Anson Williams co-hostsGuests: actress Erin Moran singer Brook Benton comedian Freddie Roman Anson's wife singer Lorrie Mahaffey consumer-group director Lola Redford (Robert Redford's wife) and Bob and Dorothy Debolt pioneers in the movement to find families for children once thought "unadoptable". - Columnist Maxine Mesinger co-hostsE154
Columnist Maxine Mesinger co-hostsGuests: comedienne Joan Rivers actor Eddie Mekka fiddler Doug Kershaw and a man who plays the violin and guitar simultaneously. Also: Shaun Cassidy, in an interview taped in Hollywood. Highlights: Eddie Mekka sings "Heaven on Their Minds." - Columnist Shirley Eder co-hostsE156
Columnist Shirley Eder co-hostsGuests: twin actresses Cyb and Tricia Barnstable makeup expert Robert Salvatore and rock group Renaissance. Also: an interview taped in Hollywood with the cast of "All in the Family" Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner. Highlights: Renaissance performs "Northern Lights." - Parker Stevenson co-hostsE159
Parker Stevenson co-hostsGuests: actress Susan Sarandon jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis impressionist Fred Travalena and a quick-drawing pistol specialist. Also: Dorothy Allison, a psychic who helps police locate missing persons; and a detective with whom she has worked, Sal Lubertazzi. Highlights: Ramsey plays "Sun Goddess" and "Wanderin' Rose." - Parker Stevenson co-hostsE160
Parker Stevenson co-hostsGuests: comedienne Lucie Arnaz The Spinners syndicated disc jockey "Dr. Demento" and Paige Rense editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest. Also: a comic magician, and a paper-airplane expert. Highlights: The Spinners do "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love?" - From Las Vegas Burt Reynolds co-hostsE163
From Las Vegas Burt Reynolds co-hostsGuests: singer Olivia Newton-John Country singer Kenny Rogers comedian Dom DeLuise stuntman Hal Needham The Dancers of the Lido de Paris Highlights: Olivia sings "Changes" Olivia & Kenny duet on "Me & Bobby McGee". Kenny performs "Something's Got a Hold on Me" and "There's an Old Man in Our Town". - Burt Reynolds co-hostsE164
Burt Reynolds co-hostsGuests: actress Kristy McNichol actor Jimmy McNichol producer-director Mel Brooks singer Engelbert Humperdinck Burt and Kristy talk about their new movie "The End". The Flying Skateboards of Santana and The Ron Lewis Dancers. Highlights: Kristy sings "He's So Fine" from her new album "Kristy & Jimmy McNichol". - From Las Vegas Burt Reynolds co-hostsE165
From Las Vegas Burt Reynolds co-hostsGuests: singer Wayne Newton comedian Rich Little singer Lola Falana Country singer Crystal Gayle and a magic act with Dominique. Highlights: Wayne Newton sings "Stayin' Alive". Lola Falana sings "I'll Make You So Happy". Crystal Gayle sings "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". - From Las Vegas Burt Reynolds co-hostsE166
From Las Vegas Burt Reynolds co-hostsGuests: comedian Bill Cosby actress Lynda Carter singer Jose Feliciano comedian Pat Henry Also: a unicycle act Highlights: Mike sings "Everybody Ought to Be in Love". Lynda sings "All Night Song". Jose performs "Takin' It to the Streets" & "Angelia". - From Las Vegas Burt Reynolds concludes his co-hosting dutiesE167
From Las Vegas Burt Reynolds concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: actor Pat O'Brien comic Rip Taylor singer Jim Stafford comedian Dave Barry singer-actor Pat Boone and his daughter singer Debby Boone Highlights: Pat Boone sings "Watching the River Run". Debby sings "God Knows". Jim Stafford does "Swamp Witch". - Ruth Warrick of "All My Children" co-hostsE178
Ruth Warrick of "All My Children" co-hostsGuests: singer-actor Anson Williams boxer Leon Spinks actor Robert Guillaume and soap-opera creator Agnes Nixon. Also: a telephone conversation with Lillian Carter. Highlights: Robert sings "All in Love Is Fair". Anson sings "Can't Smile Without You." - Maree Cheatham of "Search for Tomorrow" co-hostsE179
Maree Cheatham of "Search for Tomorrow" co-hostsGuests: actor Robert Mandan jazz musician Lionel Hampton comedian Alan Bursky Dr. Joyce Brothers former brain-surgery patient Kathy Morris and author Charles L. Mee Jr., who wrote about Kathy's experience in "Seizure." Highlights: Mike sings "The Immigrant". Lionel Hampton performs "Air Mail Special"and "Jive Talkin'". - Eileen Fulton of "As The World Turns" co-hostsE180
Eileen Fulton of "As The World Turns" co-hostsGuests: the comedy team of Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara singer Richie Havens pianist George Shearing actress Shirley Hemphill and a comic act. Highlights: Richie Havens does "Shalom". George Shearing plays "Lullaby of Birdland". Richie and George duet on "Yesterday". - Claire Malis of "One Life to Live" co-hostsE181
Claire Malis of "One Life to Live" co-hostsGuests: actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. singer Ronnie Dyson comedian-actor Richard Belzer and Manuela Soares author of "The Soap Opera Book". Highlights: Mike sings "Come In From the Rain". Ronnie Dyson does a medley of "Aquarius" and "Why Can't I Touch You?" - Jerry Lewis co-hostsE183
Jerry Lewis co-hostsGuests: actor Joseph Bottoms hair stylist Vidal Sassoon and his wife Beverly Sassoon Country singer Tanya Tucker rock singer Robert Palmer and Democratic chairman Wilbur Mills and his wife Polly Mills Highlights: Tanya Tucker sings "Delta Dawn". Robert Palmer does "Every Kinda People". Jerry sings "Only Way to Go". - Sandy Duncan co-hostsE188
Sandy Duncan co-hostsGuests: comedienne Rose Marie comedian Dom DeLuise actress Stockard Channing film producer Allan Carr singer Jimmy Osmond Dale Alexander author of "Dry Skin and Common Sense" and Cissy Rundle and Phyllis Wangertwo Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders. Highlights: Sandy sings a medley of "City Lights" and "New York." - Sandy Duncan co-hostsE190
Sandy Duncan co-hostsGuests: comedian Billy Crystal singer Alberta Hunter composer Eubie Blake movie producers Richard Zanuck and David Brown impressionist Harry Shearer Hugh Carter author of "Cousin Beedie and Cousin Hot" and the King Charles Troupe unicycle-riding basketball team. Highlights: Eubie performs "Memories of You." - Tony Bennett co-hostsE193
Tony Bennett co-hostsGuests: actor Larry Hagman actress Linda Gray producer David Susskind singer Evelyn 'Champagne' King entertainer Monti Rock III and Aaron Bank founder of American Special Forces aka "Green Berets". Highlights: Tony sings "Maybe This Time". Evelyn 'Champagne' King does "Shame". - Mel Tillis co-hostsE199
Mel Tillis co-hostsGuests: singer-actor Jimmy Dean comedian Avery Schreiber singers Teddy Pendergrass and Marty Robbins camping expert Dian Thomas Constance Schrader author of "Wrinkles: How to Prevent Them, How to Erase Them" and Mel's daughter Pamela. Highlights: Jimmy sings "Detroit City". Teddy sings "Close the Door" and "Life Is a Song Worth Singing". - Mel Tillis co-hostsE201
Mel Tillis co-hostsGuests: writer-journalist George Plimpton Dr. Joyce Brothers singer Ronnie Milsap actor Robert Urich the singing duo Corbin and Hanner and an alligator authority with a look at live alligators and crocodiles. Also: a cake-decorating lesson. Highlights: Ronnie sings "Only One Love in My Life" and Mel performs "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town." - Andrew Stevens co-hostsE204
Andrew Stevens co-hostsGuests: entertainer Bob Hope actress Maureen O'Sullivan Charlotte Chandler Groucho Marx biographer and playwright magician Charles Del Rosso musician Frank Stallone folksinger Peggy Johnson and rock group Valentine. Also: two finalists in a national collegiate talent search. Highlights: Valentine performs "Tonight". - Ben Vereen co-hostsE211
Ben Vereen co-hostsGuests: playwright Arthur Miller actor John Schuck Country singer Johnny Paycheck comic Morty Gunty choreographer Arthur Mitchell and film critic Leonard Maltin. Highlights: John Schuck sings "The Mood I'm In". Johnny Paycheck does "Take This Job and Shove It." - Ben Vereen concludes his co-hosting dutiesE212
Ben Vereen concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: entertainer Carol Channing actor David Groh singer Linda Hopkins and Pauline and Robert Drummond, a couple who discuss their experience as foster parents. Highlights: Linda Hopkins sings "Shake a Hand". Carol Channing performs "Before the Parade Passes By" from "Hello, Dolly!" - Rip Taylor co-hostsE214
Rip Taylor co-hostsGuests: TV personality Steve Allen and his wife actress Jayne Meadows comedienne Phyllis Diller mentalist the Amazing Kreskin musician Herbie Mann and Dr. Mary Ann Bartusis author of "Every Other Man". Highlights: Herbie Mann plays "Another Star" and "The Closer I Get to You". - Rip Taylor concludes his co-hosting dutiesE217
Rip Taylor concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: actor Grant Goodeve English actress Sylvia Syms Nicole Ronsard author of "No-Excuse Exercise Guide" journalist John Wilcox singer Todd Rundgren Utopia musician Roger Powell Utopia bass guitarist-keyboardist Kasim Sulton and Disco Chic with a look at Disco dancing. Highlights: Sylvia Syms sings "Touch Me in the Morning". Todd Rundgren performs "Can We Still Be Friends?" and "Couldn't I Just Tell You?" - Rex Reed co-hostsE219
Rex Reed co-hostsGuests: actress Tovah Feldshuh singer Joe Feeney comedian Freddie Roman singing group The Stylistics Benny Jensen Also: a discussion of surrogate motherhood. Highlights: Joe sings a medley of Irish ballads, Mike does "I Get a Kick Out of You" and the Stylistics do "First Impressions." Joe Massimino band. - Rex Reed concludes his co-hosting dutiesE222
Rex Reed concludes his co-hosting dutiesGuests: Country singer Marty Robbins Dr. Joyce Brothers actress Butterfly McQueen boxer Larry Holmes. and Elvin McDonald author of "Plants as Therapy". Also: a look at memorabilia from the movie "Gone with the Wind." Highlights: Marty Robbins sings "The Streets of Laredo" and "Don't Let Me Touch You." - John Colenback of "As the World Turns" co-hostsE226
John Colenback of "As the World Turns" co-hostsGuests: tennis champ Billie Jean King comic Lonnie Shorr Glynn 'Scotty' Wolfe Baptist minister famous for holding the record for the largest number of monogramous marriages at 29. and disco group A Taste of Honey. - Cheryl Ladd co-hostsE232
Cheryl Ladd co-hostsGuests: Cheryl's husband producer David Ladd actors Dick Van Patten and Donny Most Country singer Tom T. Hall television commercial actor Jack Eagle fitness expert Bobby Hinds and belly dancer Tatiana. Highlights: Tom T. Hall performs "Mr. Bojangles" and "I Wish I Loved Somebody Else". - Cheryl Ladd co-hostsE233
Cheryl Ladd co-hostsGuests: actor Steve Kanaly actress Charlene Tilton comedian Kip Adotta columnist Liz Smith acappella group Tuxedo Junction Dance school students George Murray and Marcia Hyland and Cleveland mayor Dennis Kucinich. Highlights: Tuxedo Junction performs "Chattanooga Choo Choo". - Cheryl Ladd concludes her co-hosting dutiesE235
Cheryl Ladd concludes her co-hosting dutiesGuests: comedienne-actress Madeline Kahn Ballet stars Valery and Galina Panov singing group The Manhattans comedian Alan Bursky and gardening expert and author Suzanne Pierot. Highlights: Cheryl sings "Think It Over" The Manhattans perform "Everybody Has a Dream".