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The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.

A satire of sex, politics, and everything else, splattered across the screen at blinding speed. One producer called it "A visual, comedic, sensory assault involving animation, videotape, stop-action film, electronic distortion, computer."

The two top Motown groups, Diana Ross and The Supremes, and The Temptations sing their greatest hits of the 60s plus some unforgettable standards. Although a clear showcase for Diana Ross talents, the best parts are those by the groups.

A speculative look forward at the United States' next 200 years.

Lou Rawls host this variety special featuring soul music and comedy sketches. Produced by the Laugh In team of George Schlatter and Ed Friendly.

This Dinah Shore special is actually more like "Laugh-In" with guests Lucille Ball and Diana Ross. Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, and Gary Owens are also on hand. Sketches include "The Story of the Singing Detective" featuring Dinah as the title role and Lucy as a songstress who murders with her voice; "The Fairy Godmother's Revenge," a spoof of fairy tales with Diana Ross as Snow White contending with dwarfs on strike at the gold mine and an angry Fairy Godmother (Lucy); and a sketch about how "The Whitebread Family" makes good in show business. Songs include: "Both Sides Now" (Dinah), "Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In" (Diana), "The Windmills of Your Mind" (Dinah), and "Cryin' Time" (Dinah).

Holiday sketches from the 1968-73 series and glowing memories make up this hour special.

Celebrities read jokes sent in by viewers, which are rated by the studio audience. The highest rated joke of the day wins the grand prize and the lowest rated joke of the day wins the booby prize.

This was a show with several comedians doing stand-up. Part of the show was "in the round." Jackie "The Joke Man" was featured on it.

Comedy showcase for Arte Johnson, which developed many of the characters he created for "Laugh-In". Like the older show, this program featured skits and blackouts.

Arte Johnson hosts his first TV special.

Grammy Awards show for recorded music released in 1967.

Dan Rowan and Dick Martin host a Laugh-In. Along with Barbara Feldon, Pamela Austin, Judy Carne, Ken Berry, Henry Gibson, Larry Hovis and others. With segments like "The Cocktail Party", "New Talent Department", "Mod Mod Mod Mod World", "The News From 1987" and a little history. With the success of the special, it made a hit show in 1968.

Tiny Tim makes his network television debut and the world is never the same.

Mod, Mod World looks at communication.

Sketches include Cocktail Party, Telephone Player David Lipp is the new talent, Lucky Pierre and the Dying Dummy, USO dancers under attack, First Astronaut comes back and a salute to the female Spirit of Adventure. Featuring Paul Winchell as Lucky Pierre, Flip Wilson, Hugh Downs and cameos by James Garner and John Wayne.

Mod, Mod World looks at law and justice.

Gladys Ormphby tells Dick to forget about her, then meets meets Tyrone for the first time. Lucky Pierre makes tries to get his dummy act right for the third time. "Tributes to Great Men" focuses on the life of Dr. Elias Nobel.

Tiny Tim makes his triumphant return.

Judy doesn't recognize Robert Culp at the party. Mrs. Eileen Brennan sings a crossing guard song. A sequel to the sequel of Guess Who's coming to Dinner: 20 years later. The First Edition performs. A look at dieting and smoking.

First appearance of Goldie Hawn as a "Regular Performer".

Sketches include Mod Mod World of medicine, Hospital germ sketch, Introduction of classified ads, Wet weather report, Lady Godiva Interview, Paul Gilbert juggling, First intestinal microscopic camera, the girls sing a pill song, and the Joke Wall. Featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Walter Slezak, Don Adams, and Pam Austin.