The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979 (1979): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1979, The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979 is a notable film.

What it’s about. The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.

Who’s in it. The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979 stars Debbie Harry as Self, Gloria Gaynor as Self, Nick Gilder as Self and Rick James as Self, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979 page.