You got to ask ‘Who the hell is Burt Sugarman’ for the first time

August 19, 1972
NBC-TV presented The Midnight Special for the first time on this date.

John Denver hosted the first episode of the show with guests including: Mama Cass, The Everly Brothers, The Isley Brothers, Harry Chapin, Linda Ronstadt and Argent. Helen Reddy was also a musical guest on the show, but did not host this first episode.

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