**The Midnight Special** was a groundbreaking late-night musical variety TV show that aired on NBC from **1972 to 1981**. Hosted by legendary DJ **Wolfman Jack** for much of its run, the show became famous for its live performances by some of the biggest names in music, offering a vibrant platform for rock, pop, disco, soul, and country artists of the era. Unlike many other music programs that relied on lip-syncing, *The Midnight Special* stood out by featuring mostly live performances, which sh

Tribute to Wolfman Jack, who passed away 26 years ago today...

Wolfman Jack was the gravel-voiced, howlin’ DJ who lit up the airwaves from the 1960s through the ‘80s. Broadcasting from powerful border blaster stations in Mexico, he spun rock ‘n’ roll across North America with wild energy and mystery. He became a pop culture icon after his appearance in American Graffiti (1973) and hosted The Midnight Special on TV. No one sounded like Wolfman—and no one ever will. #americana #rocknroll | Truck Stop Chic

✨ 📺 Hosted by Marty Robbins with special guest appearances by Bill Anderson, Don Gibson, Freddie Hart, George Jones, Charlie McCoy, Anne Murray, Tommy Overstreet, Johnny Rodriguez, Diana Trask, Tammy Wynette, and Wolfman Jack. 🌟 Episode 70 is now streaming FREE on YouTube. Join the Watch Party: https://youtu.be/HcjMwe2zjsY | Burt Sugarman’s The Midnight Special