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‘Triple Threat’ Ann-Margret Wows on ‘The Tonight Show’

The then-33 year-old gave an unforgettable performance for Johnny Carson’s TV audience.

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Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’

The series launched the 1970s trend of live rock music on late night TV with its pilot in 1972 + boosted the career of Wolfman Jack. Check out the guests and some great clips

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Time Capsule: MTV Talks to Teens at Tower Records in 1994

MTV Music News asks a bunch of teenagers what albums they’re interested in.

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Genesis on ‘The Midnight Special’ With Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins Will Blow Your Mind

An official YouTube Channel has been created for the legendary late-night TV show with restored performances.

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When Regis Philbin Had the First Big Winner on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’

When the reality series made its premiere on August 16, 1999, it was as a two-week summer program for ABC. Its success was largely due to its affable host

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When Paul McCartney Brought Johnny Carson a Birthday Cake

In 1968, Lennon and McCartney famously appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson but its host wasn’t there. Sixteen years later, Paul finally met Johnny

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The Ed Sullivan Show: Sixties Pop Music Showcase

The Sunday night variety show presented scores of up-and-coming pop stars during the ’60s. Here are some favorites and some unique anecdotes about each one

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The Bee Gees and Chuck Berry Performing “Reelin’ and Rockin'” Is What You Need

The fabulous clip aired on The Midnight Special in 1973. The legendary late-night TV series finally has its own YouTube channel

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Watch Billy Joel Perform on ‘The Midnight Special’ Before True Stardom

When he appeared on the popular musical TV series in 1975, it was still two years before his true breakthrough LP, The Stranger.

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