The Big Show (1980– )

Dick Clark was the weekly host. In the tradition of "The Ed Sullivan Show" singers, comedians and acrobats performing a wide variety of daredevil acts appeared on the show, which reportedly was broadcast live.

Stars:

John Aylesworth, Dick Clark, Denise McKenna

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Aylesworth	...	Himself - Announcer (11 episodes, 1980)
Dick Clark	...	Himself - Host (11 episodes, 1980)
Denise McKenna	...	Water Ballet Swimmer (11 episodes, 1980)

Storyline

A variety/comedy show patterned after the Ed Sullivan Show (from whence came the title "The Big Show"). Humourous skits and singing acts are featured.

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Plot Keywords:

variety

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 March 1980 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dick Clark Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show began as a highly acclaimed NBC variety series on radio in 1950, hosted by Tallulah Bankhead. The radio version followed much the same format at this television version, but was a much greater success, running two years. It was one of the last successful variety shows on radio.

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Connections

Featured in Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)

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