TV's Grooviest Variety Shows (of the '60s and '70s)' is an irresistible page-turning account of TV's greatest and goofiest variety shows of the psychedelic 1960s and '70s. Designed to be browser-friendly, the book covers the main shows of the era—Ed Sullivan, Lawrence Welk, Dean Martin, the Smothers Brothers, 'Laugh-In, 'Flip Wilson, 'Sonny and Cher,' 'Midnight Special,' classic 'Saturday Night Live' (1975-80), 'SCTV,' and 'The Muppets.' Each of these key chapters is fast-moving and fun, with quick, easy-to-skim sidebars like Memorable Moments," "Quotable Quotes," and "Bloopers & Breakups," plus a brisk narrative of the show's behind-the-scenes dramas, cast, and history.
