Johnny describes possible sequels. Bob Hope; Carol Burnett (Once Upon a Mattress (1972), Un marito per Tillie (1972)); Joe Flynn recalls running for the legislature in both Ohio and California; Dr. William A. Nolen (book "A Surgeon's World").
Johnny examines New Year's Eve at area restaurants. Gene Hackman (L'avventura del Poseidon (1972)); Diane Keaton discusses her life in New York; Michael Preminger performs stand-up and is interviewed; Patrick McGrady (book "The Love Doctors").
Johnny reads children's follow-up letters. Jack Benny (Jack Benny's First Farewell Special (1973)); Rich Little performs stand-up and is interviewed; 11-year-old violinist Dylana Jenson; LAPD undercover officers Dick Barlow and Roger Pida.
Johnny displays various inventions. Sandy Duncan discusses being a newlywed; Binnie Barnes (La signora a 40 carati (1973)); Steve Martin performs stand-up for dogs and is interviewed; heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman.
Buddy Hackett tells stories from his youth; McLean Stevenson (MASH (1972)); John Kidner (book "The Kidner Report") discusses government bureaucracy; Boy Scout Brady Watt shows Johnny how to build a campfire.
Lorne Greene (Griff (1973)); Charles Grodin (Broadway play "One of the All Time Greats"); Dub Taylor (Country Blue (1973)); Gabe Kaplan performs stand-up; amateur hockey player Patty Lynch.
Jack Benny discusses his recent shows in England; New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath (book "A Matter of Style"); Elke Sommer (play "A Shot in the Dark"). Doc demonstrates tobacco spitting; Johnny tries chewing tobacco.
Johnny looks at the history of Los Angeles. Don Rickles (A Couple of Dons (1973)); Dom DeLuise (Lotsa Luck! (1973)); Jimmy Breslin (book "World without End, Amen"); Glen Campbell performs and is interviewed.
Johnny presents international proverbs. Peter Falk (Colombo (1971)); Robert Klein performs stand-up and is interviewed; Victoria Principal (The Naked Ape (1973)); pancake flipping champion Linda Monteleone.
Johnny answers questions from the audience. Buddy Hackett (book "The Naked Mind of Buddy Hackett"); Cass Elliot talks about watching soap operas; artist Dong Kingman; fire breather Jan Munroe.
Bob Hope (The Bluffers (1974) (TV)); Michael Landon (Quella casa nella prateria (1974)); Freddie Prinze performs stand-up; Don Rickles discusses marriage and NBC's executives; Carol Wayne talks about hosting the regional Emmys.
Bob Hope (book "The Last Christmas Show"); Richard Harris (album "The Prophet"); Steve Landesberg performs stand-up and is interviewed; Adrienne Barbeau (Maude (1972)).
Johnny welcomes Baby New Year. Foster Brooks performs stand-up and is interviewed; Victor Buono recites his poetry; Adela Rogers St. Johns (book "Some Are Born Great"); Joan Embery presents wild animals.
Lily Tomlin (Lily (1975)); Walter Slezak tells stories about the opera and life in Switzerland; Jerry Van Dyke performs stand-up and is interviewed; expatriate Sam Blotner discusses his life in Costa Rica.
Aunt Blabby talks about returning to college. Robert Blake (Baretta (1975)); Kelly Monteith performs stand-up; Thomas Braden (book "Eight Is Enough"); FDA seafood inspector Albert Weber.
Father Time pays a visit. Joan Rivers discusses her recent trip to Mexico; Orson Bean describes an encounter with a butterfly; Charles Nelson Reilly recalls theatrical mishaps; Scatman Crothers comments on his planned Broadway show.
Frank Sinatra performs and is interviewed; David Janssen (Panico nello stadio (1976)); Olivia Newton-John (A Special Olivia Newton-John (1976)) performs and is interviewed; Ray Johnson discusses his time in prison.
Aunt Blabby discusses her family history. Burt Reynolds (Il bandito e la madama (1977)); Diana Ross (An Evening with Diana Ross (1977)) performs and is interviewed; Jack Douglas (book "Going Nuts in Brazil"); Jay Leno performs stand-up.
Johnny presents magazines aimed at unusual hobbies. Elia Kazan (novel "Acts of Love"); Bess Armstrong (Come si abbordano le pupe (1978)); Bobby Kelton performs stand-up; Ardath Evitt talks about taking up parachuting at age 74.
Johnny looks at rejected TV pilots. James Garner (Agenzia Rockford (1974)); Ellen Burstyn (Lo stesso giorno il prossimo anno (1978)); David Letterman performs stand-up and is interviewed; former traffic officer Rod Dornsife (book "The Ticket Book").
Johnny demonstrates a wide variety of the year's gifts and toys. Bob Hope (Bob Hope All Star Christmas Special (1978)); Dick Van Patten (La famiglia Bradford (1977)); Gil Fates (book "What's My Line?: The History of America's Most Famous Panel Show").
Johnny polls the audience on the upcoming election, and greets an assortment of trick-or-treaters. Bob Hope (Bob Hope for President (1980)); Steve Landesberg (Barney Miller (1975)); Gore Vidal comments on the election.
