The Mike Douglas Show

Season 21

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.

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87 Episodes

  • Nathan Pritikin (author of Pritikin's Permanent Weight Loss Manual) co-hosts
    E1
    Nathan Pritikin (author of Pritikin's Permanent Weight Loss Manual) co-hostsGuests: actor Tony Danza singer Nicky Murphy and Suzie Murphy singer Joe Dolce consumer advocate Ralph Nader consumer activist Sheila Harty and Dr. Ralph Oliva director, Texas Instruments Computer Learning Center.
  • Dr. Robert Atkins co-hosts (author of Atkins' Nutrition Breakthrough) co-hosts
    E2
    Dr. Robert Atkins co-hosts (author of Atkins' Nutrition Breakthrough) co-hostsGuests: actor Steve Landesberg Patricia Davis (President Reagan's daughter) consumer advocate Ralph Nader consumer activist Donald Ross singer Nicky Murphy and Suzie Alicia Heldman and Dr. Ralph Oliva.
  • Judy Mazel (author of The Beverly Hills Diet) co-hosts
    E3
    Judy Mazel (author of The Beverly Hills Diet) co-hostsGuests: actress Shelley Winters singer Thelma Houston consumer advocate Ralph Nader Allan Nairn, educational testing expert Andrea Cantor singer Nicky Murphy and Dr. Ralph Oliva.
  • Richard Simmons (author of Richard Simmons Never-Say-Diet Book) co-hosts
    E4
    Richard Simmons (author of Richard Simmons Never-Say-Diet Book) co-hostsGuests: singer Bill Medley actress Jenilee Harrison consumer advocate Ralph Nader attorney Joe Waz and Dr. Ralph Oliva.
  • Craig Claiborne (author of Craig Claiborn's Gourmet Diet Book) co-hosts
    E5
    Craig Claiborne (author of Craig Claiborn's Gourmet Diet Book) co-hostsGuests: singing duo Captain & Tennille consumer advocate Ralph Nader Suzie Murphy Larry Muller Chris Herbert Dr. Michael Jacobson Dr. Elizabeth Whelan and Dr. Ralph Oliva.
  • David Copperfield co-hosts
    E6
    David Copperfield co-hostsGuests: actor Mike Connors actress Kim Fields British impressionist Faith Brown and Dr. Karen Shanor. Also: A kid's fashion show.
  • David Copperfield co-hosts
    E7
    David Copperfield co-hostsGuests: actress Sarah Miles Country singer Tanya Tucker cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Norman Martin Dr. Karen Shanor and R. David Robinson.
  • David Copperfield co-hosts
    E8
    David Copperfield co-hostsGuests: actress Kristy McNichol Country singer Lacy J. Dalton Captain Arnold Wonsever Dr. Karen Shanor and garbology expert Dr. William Rathje.
  • David Copperfield co-hosts
    E9
    David Copperfield co-hostsGuests: actor Dudley Moore author Irving Wallace choreographer-dancer Sioux Lewellyn Stewart Sims of Ideal toys talks about the Rubik's cube Dr. Karen Shanor and "garbologist" Dr. William Rathje.
  • David Copperfield co-hosts
    E10
    David Copperfield co-hostsGuests: actress Melissa Gilbert guitarist Chet Atkins John Snow Presidente Brandy Andalusian Horses (from Mexico City) abd Dr. Karen Shanor.
  • June Carter Cash co-hosts
    E11
    June Carter Cash co-hostsGuests: actress Bo Derek Joe Ruggiero and Dr. William Nolen.
  • June Carter Cash co-hosts
    E12
    June Carter Cash co-hostsGuests: actress Paula Prentiss actor Richard Benjamin designer Joe Ruggiero and Dr. William Nolen.
  • June Carter Cash co-hosts
    E13
    June Carter Cash co-hostsGuests: comedienne Fannie Flagg designer Joe Ruggiero The Carter Sisters and Dr. William Nolen.
  • June Carter Cash co-hosts
    E14
    June Carter Cash co-hostsGuests: R&B group Gladys Knight and the Pips designer Joe Ruggiero Dr. William Nolan and Dr. Sylvia Rubin. Discussion of stress.
  • June Carter Cash co-hosts
    E15
    June Carter Cash co-hostsGuests: actor Fernando Lamas June's sisters Anita and Helen Carter designer Joe Ruggiero naturalist Hollister Smith and Dr. William Nolen who discusses giving birth after 35.
  • Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-host
    E16
    Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-hostGuests: singer Harry Belafonte actor Erik Estrada author Alex Haley and author-cosmetics expert Way Bandy.
  • Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-host
    E17
    Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-hostGuests: actress Victoria Principal singer Andy Gibb author-businesswoman Beverly Sassoon author Alex Haley and author-cosmetics expert Way Bandy.
  • Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-host
    E18
    Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-hostGuests: comedian Robert Klein author Alex Haley celebrity grandfather Dick Van Patten Sr. and cosmetics expert Way Bandy.
  • Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-host
    E19
    Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-hostGuests: comedian-magician Steve Dacri author Alex Haley Rev. George Clements and cosmetics expert Way Bandy.
  • Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-host
    E20
    Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager co-hostGuests: talk show host Phil Donahue actor Richard Dawson Anthony Geary and Genie Francis (stars on "General Hospital") Gloria Monty (producer, "General Hospital") Eric Braeden ("The Young & the Restless" star) Ken Shriner (starring on "Texas") and Judith Light (starring on "One Life to Live").
  • Della Reese co-hosts
    E21
    Della Reese co-hostsGuests: restaurateur Stuart Levin Chef Domenick Serratore and Mimi Brien discusses how to take care of your money.
  • Carmen McRae co-hosts
    E22
    Carmen McRae co-hostsGuests: comedian Larry Miller restauranteur Stuart Levin Chef Louis Evans and Linda Lockwood discusses inflation.
  • Cleo Laine and John Dankworth co-host
    E23
    Cleo Laine and John Dankworth co-hostGuests: comedian Dale Gonyea restaurateur Stuart Levin Chef Ken Benson and Ann Benson who discusses the economy and women.
  • Billy Daniels co-hosts
    E24
    Billy Daniels co-hostsGuests: TV critic Richard Hack restauranteur Stuart Levin Chef Chuck Hunt book publishing expert Judith Briles and bioregional author and activist Jim Dodge.
  • The Jazz Singers co-host
    E25
    The Jazz Singers co-hostGuests: singer-actress Della Reese Jazz singer Carmen McRae Cleo Laine and John Dankworth singer Billy Daniels restauranteur Stuart Levin and Chef George Llorens
  • George Segal co-hosts
    E26
    George Segal co-hostsGuests: comedian Kevin Nealon Conrad Janis & The Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band, Dr. Roger Lewis (special feature on "tooth bonding"), and activist-author Gloria Steinem.
  • George Segal co-hosts
    E27
    George Segal co-hostsGuests: Loni Anderson (special feature on negligee fashions) activist-author Gloria Steinem Conrad Janis & The Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band.
  • George Segal co-hosts
    E28
    George Segal co-hostsGuests: Conrad Janis & The Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band, Wally Amos (Famous Amos Cookie creator), activist-author Gloria Steinem entrepreneur Warren Avis (Avis Rent a Car) comedian, odd gadget collector Stan Kann and Dr. Robert Kottler (Kottier?) (special feature on dermal abrasion),
  • George Segal co-hosts
    E29
    George Segal co-hostsGuests: jazz musician Sid Gould Beverly Hills Jazz Band comedian Michael Keaton activist-author Gloria Steinem and Katherine Klinger (special feature on facials)
  • George Segal co-hosts
    E30
    George Segal co-hostsGuests: comedian Howie Mandell activist-author Gloria Steinem Dr. Lee Salk (family psychologist-author) Dr. Bill McKeachie and Dr. Robert Morrison.
  • Steve Landesberg co-hosts
    E31
    Steve Landesberg co-hostsGuests: Broadway actress Mary Martin TV personality Jim Hartz author Tom Ryan consumer advocate Ralph Nader and environmental advocacy leader Gene Karpinski.
  • Steve Landesberg co-hosts
    E32
    Steve Landesberg co-hostsGuests: Robert (Bob) Miller (Clark County, Nevada, District Attorney), Ossie Brown (Baton Rouge District Attorney), criminal Ed Silva and rape victim Venice Justice.
  • Steve Landesberg co-hosts
    E33
    Steve Landesberg co-hostsGuests: comedian David Brenner pool player Jimmy Caras consumer advocate Ralph Nader and attorney Cornish F. Hitchcock.
  • Steve Landesberg co-hosts
    E34
    Steve Landesberg co-hostsGuests: actor Ron Carey "Barney Miller" producer Danny Arnold Aldo Cella wine expert commercial as portrayed by actor James Manis NYC police detectives Sal Mazzola and Tom Sobota consumer advocate Ralph Nader and race car driver James Hunt.
  • Steve Landesberg co-hosts
    E35
    Steve Landesberg co-hostsGuests: comedian Billy Braver actresses Judy and Audrey Landers consumer advocate Ralph Nader and solar lobbyist Richard Munson.
  • Pat Boone co-hosts
    E36
    Pat Boone co-hostsGuests: singer Mary Wells singer-songwriter Johnny Rivers and Jr. Walker and the All-Stars.
  • Dom Deluise co-hosts
    E37
    Dom Deluise co-hostsGuests: actor-comedian Bobby Kelton comedian-singer Sean Morey and singer Wendee Winters.
  • Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band co-host.
    E38
    Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band co-host.Guests: actor-magician Harry Anderson Gospel group The Masters and musical saw player Tom Scribner.
  • Rip Taylor co-hosts
    E39
    Rip Taylor co-hostsGuests: impressionist Bob Anderson K.C. (singer Harry Wayne Casey, of K.C. and the Sunshine Band) bassist Stanley Clarke keyboardist George Duke and plate-spinning act The Carlssons.
  • Bobby Vinton co-hosts
    E40
    Bobby Vinton co-hostsGuests: comedian Howie Mandell, dancer Shabba-Do, and unicycle comedy team The Volantes.
  • Burt Reynolds co-hosts
    E41
    Burt Reynolds co-hostsGuests: comedian David Steinberg and actress Beverly D'Angelo.
  • Nancy Reagan co-hosts
    E42
    Nancy Reagan co-hostsGuests: Jack Kenyon Isabel McLin and Roscoe McGuire. Highlight: First Lady Nancy Reagan discusses the foster grandparent program.
  • Charlene Tilton co-hosts
    E43
    Charlene Tilton co-hostsGuests: author and style expert Charla Krupp designer Elinor Brown Sheila Cliff and singer Vera Brown.
  • Elke Sommer co-hosts
    E44
    Elke Sommer co-hostsGuests: author-columnist Marshall Loeb oilman Bill Brosseau Celestial Seasonsings founder Mo Siegel and pro-football player Allan Clark. Highlight: Three self-made millionaires under the age of 35.
  • Carol Burnett co-hosts
    E45
    Carol Burnett co-hostsGuest: comedienne Miriam Flynn.
  • Anthony Newley co-hosts
    E46
    Anthony Newley co-hostsGuests: singer Lou Rawls pianist Ian Fraser and composer-lyricist and playwright Leslie Briscusse. Synopsis: A tribute to the music of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse with Anthony Newley and Lou Rawls.
  • Deniece Williams, Stacy Lattisaw and Lulu co-host.
    E47
    Deniece Williams, Stacy Lattisaw and Lulu co-host.Guests: pop group Afternoon Delights
  • John Schneider co-hosts
    E48
    John Schneider co-hostsGuests: guitarist Lee Ritenour mentalist The Amazing Kreskin and Mack & Jamie (comedy duo Mack Dryden and Jamie Alcroft).
  • Barbara Cook and John Raitt co-host.
    E49
    Barbara Cook and John Raitt co-host.Highlights: Mike sings "I Have Dreamed" (from 'The King And I'). Barbara Cook sings "Wait till You See Him" (aka "Wait till You See Her") (from Rogers & Hart's 'By Jupiter'). John Raitt sings "They Call the Wind Maria" (from 'Paint Your Wagon'). John sings "If I Loved You" (from 'Carousel'). Barbara sings "Till There Was You" (from 'The Music Man'). Mike sings "Why Did I Choose You" (from 'The Yearling'). John sings "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" (from 'Man Of La Mancha'). Barbara sings "It's Better with a Band" (from her 1981 album). John sings "Soliloquy" (from "Carousel"). Barbara sings "I Can Cook Too" (from 'On the Town'). John, Barbara and Mike close the show with "Lullaby of Broadway."
  • Helen Reddy co-hosts
    E50
    Helen Reddy co-hostsGuests: impressionist Fred Travalena composer-pianist Leonard Pennario and magician Marie Fidler.
  • Harry Blackstone Jr. co-hosts
    E51
    Harry Blackstone Jr. co-hostsGuests: singer Rita Coolidge comedian-actor Jamie Farr and singer-songwriter Rupert Holmes.
  • Herschel Bernardi co-hosts
    E52
    Herschel Bernardi co-hostsGuests: singer-actress Ann Jillian comedian Howie Mandel bird trainer Dave Frank and Bobby and Lolita (performing birds) [Also listed as "Pancho and Lolila, bird act."]
  • Stuart Damon co-hosts
    E53
    Stuart Damon co-hostsGuests: singer-actress Gloria Loring singer-actor Bill Hayes singer-actress Elizabeth Allen comedy team of Barb and Steve North actor James Mizell and The Steve Merritt Dancers.
  • Dionne Warwick co-hosts
    E54
    Dionne Warwick co-hostsGuests: comedy team of Roger and Roger. A fashion show of furs.
  • Cliff Richard co-hosts
    E55
    Cliff Richard co-hostsGuests: pop group The Go-Go's actress Vicki Frederick comedian Kip Addotta and tuba player Roger Bobo. Highlights: The Go-Go's perform "How Much More".
  • Norm Crosby co-hosts
    E56
    Norm Crosby co-hostsGuests: singer-songwriter Roger Whittaker actor Lou Jacobi Country singer Reba McEntire and juggler Michael Marlin.\
  • Gabe Kaplan co-hosts
    E57
    Gabe Kaplan co-hostsGuests: bandleader Woody Herman Broadway and sitcom star Nell Carter husband-and-wife dance team Jim and Jodie King, dancing grandma Barbara Moseley and Cal State La Jazz Ensemble.
  • The Association co-host
    E58
    The Association co-hostGuests: actress Judy Norton-Taylor comedian Jay Johnson and jazz pianist Bill Evans.
  • Susan Anton co-hosts
    E59
    Susan Anton co-hostsGuests: impressionist Billy Fellows Gospel group The Archers singer Gene Nelson and The Point Blank Dancers. Highlights: The Archers perform "Spreadin' Like Wildfire".
  • Shields & Yarnell co-host
    E60
    Shields & Yarnell co-hostGuests: composer Mike Post R&B singer-musician Stevie Woods and The Agostinos.
  • Ben Vereen co-hosts
    E61
    Ben Vereen co-hostsGuests: singer Lola Falana magician Larry Wilson.
  • Joel Grey co-hosts
    E62
    Joel Grey co-hostsGuests: author Garson Kanin Country music singer Jacky Ward musician-comedian Mickey Katz and comedian Kelly Monteith.
  • The Spinners co-host
    E63
    The Spinners co-hostGuests: guitarist Carlos Montoya comedian Phyllis Diller and The Sensational Saxons.
  • "Mike and the Comics" is the theme of the show.
    E64
    "Mike and the Comics" is the theme of the show.Guests: comedians Jack Carter Marty Allen Dave Barry and Slappy White and Chippendale Mud Wrestlers (aka Chippendale Girls).
  • Jim Stafford co-hosts
    E65
    Jim Stafford co-hostsGuests: singer-actress Charo Chippendale Dancers Pudgy (comedienne Beverly Wines) and Moore's Mongrel Review.
  • Debbie Reynolds co-hosts
    E66
    Debbie Reynolds co-hostsGuests: comedian Larry Storch and Uptown & Country.
  • Natalie Cole co-hosts
    E67
    Natalie Cole co-hostsGuests: stand-up comedian Freddie Roman Fernandez and John Mallon.
  • Razzy Bailey co-hosts
    E68
    Razzy Bailey co-hostsGuests: singer Patti LaBelle comedian Fred Willard comedian Tom Dreesen comedy team of Roger & Roger and The Pensacola Choir.
  • Florence Henderson co-hosts
    E69
    Florence Henderson co-hostsGuests: impressionist Faith Brown Country singer Fred Knoblock The Jazz Tap Ensemble Freddie Cannon and the Belmonts.
  • The Commodores co-host
    E70
    The Commodores co-hostGuests: Country singer Fred Knoblock comedian Stan Kann and actor-comedian Johnny Witherspoon.
  • Tony Orlando co-hosts
    E71
    Tony Orlando co-hostsGuests: singer Jose Feliciano magician Ricky Jay and The Paulos Sisters.
  • Don Rickles co-hosts
    E72
    Don Rickles co-hostsGuests: singer-actress Telma Hopkins banjo player Wendy Holcombe Carl Carlsson and Ruth Carlsson and Elena O'Mar.
  • Ronnie Milsap co-hosts
    E73
    Ronnie Milsap co-hostsGuests: dancer Chita Rivera comedian Kevin Nealon magician Lance Burton and the Sequoia String Quartet.
  • Shecky Greene co-hosts
    E74
    Shecky Greene co-hostsGuests: singer-actress Carol Lawrence R&B singer James Ingram and magician Ricciardil.
  • Alabama co-host
    E75
    Alabama co-hostGuests: George Lindsey ("Hee Haw" regular), Stan Kann comedian, odd gadget collector and Steve Merritt dancers. A children's fashion show.
  • Taped aboard the Queen Elizabeth.
    E76
    Taped aboard the Queen Elizabeth.Guests: singer-dancer Ben Vereen singer-actress Pia Zadora impressionist Bob Anderson singer-actress Faith Brown Andy Mann and Tad Chase who discusses video games.
  • Renata Scotto co-hosts
    E77
    Renata Scotto co-hostsGuests: actor Robert Lansing actor-impressionist Frank Gorshin Cajun fiddler Doug Kershaw and George Janack Jr. Highlights: Renata Scotto discusses her new Puccini "Tosca" recording.
  • Andrae Crouch co-hosts
    E78
    Andrae Crouch co-hostsGuests: Christian singer-songwriter Reba Rambo Gospel singer Jessy Dixon singer-pianist Dony McGuire and singers Guy & Ralna ("Lawrence Welk Show" regulars Guy Hovis and Ralna English).
  • Tom Wopat co-hosts
    E79
    Tom Wopat co-hostsGuests: Country singer Louise Mandrell and her husband R.C. Bannon actor Pat O'Brien singer-songwriter Karen Henderson mentalist-magician Max Maven and from the Los Angeles Dodgers Rick Monday, Steve Yeager, Jay Johnstone, Jerry Ruess, The Big Blue Wrecking Crew who perform "We Are the Champions". Highlights: R.C. Bannon and Louise Mandrell perform "Inseperable". Tom and his band perform. Karen Henderson sings a medley with "America the Beautiful", "Tomorrow".
  • George Carlin co-hosts
    E80
    George Carlin co-hostsGuests: comedian Johnny Dark singer Kenny Rankin and Brazilian jazz drummer Airto Moreira.
  • Pat Boone co-hosts
    E81
    Pat Boone co-hostsGuests: singer-songwriter Johnny Rivers singer Mary Wells and Junior Walker and the All Stars.
  • A"Salute To The New Comics"
    E82
    A"Salute To The New Comics"Guests: actress-comedienne Karin Babbitt Andy Huggins Richard Morris Cary Odes Barry Diamond and Jack Graiman.
  • Bobby Vinton co-hosts
    E83
    Bobby Vinton co-hostsGuests: comic Rip Taylor The Alberici Sisters musical artist Chuck Roberts Keith Schaefer and mentalist The Amazing Kreskin.
  • Mel Tillis co-hosts
    E84
    Mel Tillis co-hostsGuests: singing group The Playmates pro bowler Joe Norris novelty act Oresto Keith Schaefer Ugly Mug winners and Steve Merritt Dancers.
  • Liberace co-hosts
    E85
    Liberace co-hostsGuests: musician Domenick Allen Aaron Deskins Steve Merritt Dancers Keith Schaefer and Maceo's Little Steps.
  • Shecky Greene co-hosts
    E86
    Shecky Greene co-hostsGuests: singer-actor Robert Goulet Keith Schaefer pool player Jimmy Caras and actress June Terry.
  • Suzanne Somers co-hosts
    E87
    Suzanne Somers co-hostsGuests: singer-actor Fernando Allende Keith Schaefer and Steve Merritt Dancers.

 

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