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Overview
Mini Biography:
Television would never be the same after David Letterman made his second... moreTrivia:
While working as a weatherman in Indianapolis, he once congratulated a... moreAwards:
Won 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 8 wins & 54 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(1168 articles)
Dave's Accused Extortionist is All Business (From TMZ. 11 November 2009, 6:20 AM, PST)
Lawyer for Accused David Letterman Blackmailer Denies Extortion
(From TVGuide - Breaking News. 10 November 2009, 5:46 PM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Earl HofertUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. Nov. 10 | 11:35 PM | CBS | Late Show With David Letterman | more |
Filmography
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1. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | (1668 episodes, 1993-2009) | 2009 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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2. | Late Show with David Letterman 5th Anniversary Special (1998) (TV) | (writer) | 1998 | - | 8.1 (19) |
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3. | Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special II (1996) (TV) | (writer) | 1996 | - | 7.6 (22) |
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4. | Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special (1995) (TV) | (writer) | 1995 | - | 7.5 (23) |
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5. | "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) | (276 episodes, 1982-1993) | 1993 | - | 8.0 (376) |
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6. | Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special (1989) (TV) | (writer) | 1989 | - | 8.3 (8) |
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7. | Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special (1988) (TV) | (writer) | 1988 | - | 6.7 (18) |
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8. | David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival (1986) (TV) | (writer) | 1986 | - | 8.3 (22) |
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9. | David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival (1985) (TV) | (writer) | 1985 | - | 8.7 (17) |
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10. | Late Night with David Letterman: 3rd Anniversary Special (1985) (TV) | (writer) | 1985 | - | 5.2 (10) |
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11. | "The David Letterman Show" (1980) | (2 episodes, 1980) | 1980 | - | 6.1 (46) |
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12. | "The Starland Vocal Band Show" (1977) | (writer) | 1977 | - | 6.2 (9) |
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1. | Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times (2009) (TV) | (executive producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | The Youngest Candidate (2008) | (producer) | 2008 | - | 7.5 (24) |
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3. | "The Knights of Prosperity" (2007) | executive producer (13 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.7 (384) |
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4. | "Everybody Loves Raymond" (1996) | executive producer (210 episodes, 1996-2005) | 2005 | - | 7.5 (10,258) |
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5. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) | executive producer (unknown episodes) | 2005 | - | 7.0 (14) |
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6. | Strangers with Candy (2005) | (executive producer) | 2005 | - | 6.0 (4,572) |
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7. | "Ed" (2000) | executive producer (83 episodes, 2000-2004) | 2004 | - | 8.0 (2,227) |
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8. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999) | executive producer (58 episodes, 1999) | 1999 | - | 5.0 (244) |
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9. | "The High Life" (1996) | executive producer (8 episodes, 1996) | 1996 | - | 4.9 (10) |
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10. | "The Bonnie Hunt Show" (1995) | executive producer (12 episodes, 1995-1996) | 1996 | - | 7.2 (35) |
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11. | "The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder" (1995) | executive producer (unknown episodes) | 1995 | - | 7.2 (46) |
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12. | "The Building" (1993) | executive producer (5 episodes, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.9 (21) |
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13. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | executive producer (unknown episodes) | 1993 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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14. | "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) | executive producer (166 episodes, 1987-1993) | 1993 | - | 8.0 (376) |
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15. | Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special (1989) (TV) | (executive producer) | 1989 | - | 8.3 (8) |
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16. | Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special (1988) (TV) | (executive producer) | 1988 | - | 6.7 (18) |
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17. | David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival (1986) (TV) | (executive producer) | 1986 | - | 8.3 (22) |
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1. | "Spin City" (1996) | David Letterman / Rags (2 episodes, 1997-1998) | 1998 | - | 7.7 (4,167) |
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2. | Private Parts (1997) | David Letterman | 1997 | $54M | 6.6 (16,898) |
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3. | Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996) | (voice) (as Earl Hofert) Motley Crue Roadie #1 | 1996 | $80.1M | 6.5 (21,314) |
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4. | Eddie (1996) | (uncredited) David Letterman | 1996 | $37.1M | 4.7 (3,146) |
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5. | "The Nanny" (1993) | David Letterman (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 7.0 (4,896) |
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6. | Cabin Boy (1994) | (as Earl Hofert) Old Salt In Fishing Village | 1994 | - | 4.4 (4,484) |
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7. | "The Building" (1993) | The Thief (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.9 (21) |
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8. | "Murphy Brown" (1988) | David Letterman (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.1 (1,112) |
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9. | Merrill Markoe's Guide to Glamorous Living (1988) (TV) | 1988 | - | - | |
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10. | "Open All Night" (1981) | Man in Suit (1 episode, 1981) | 1981 | - | 7.2 (21) |
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11. | Fast Friends (1979) (TV) | Matt Morgan | 1979 | - | 5.4 (15) |
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12. | "Mork & Mindy" (1978) | Ellsworth (1 episode, 1979) | 1979 | - | 7.1 (1,194) |
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13. | "Mary" (1978) | Announcer / Skit characters (unknown episodes) | 1978 | - | 4.4 (15) |
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14. | Peeping Times (1978) (TV) | Dan Cochran | 1978 | - | - |
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1. | The Waitlist (2008) | (special thanks) | 2008 | - | - |
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2. | Beer League (2006) | (the producers wish to thank) | 2006 | - | 5.9 (3,771) |
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3. | For Catherine (2005) | (very special thanks) | 2005 | - | 4.1 (86) |
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1. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | Himself - Host / 7 characters not shown (1544 episodes, 1993-2009) | 2009 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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2. | "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) | Himself (11 episodes, 2007-2009) | 2009 | - | 3.7 (658) |
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3. | "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.4 (10) |
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4. | TV One's Roast and Toast: John Witherspoon (2009) (TV) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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5. | "Rachael Ray" (2006) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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6. | "Kenny & vänner" (2008) | Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | - |
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7. | Julia Roberts: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | 6.0 (13) |
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8. | "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) | Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2007) | 2007 | - | 4.6 (456) |
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9. | Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Event for Autism Education (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | 5.9 (144) |
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10. | "American Chopper: The Series" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 6.8 (988) |
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11. | Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank? (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | 3.6 (46) |
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12. | "Anderson Cooper 360°" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | - |
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13. | The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV) | (uncredited) Himself, in opening segment [pre-recorded] | 2006 | - | 6.2 (590) |
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14. | "Howard Stern" (1994) | Himself (5 episodes, 1996-2004) | 2004 | - | 4.7 (306) |
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15. | CBS at 75 (2003) (TV) | Himself | 2003 | - | 5.3 (40) |
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16. | "Extra" (1994) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | - |
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17. | "Nightline Up Close" (2002) | Himself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | - |
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18. | "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | - |
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19. | Man on the Moon (1999) | (uncredited) Himself | 1999 | $45.6M | 7.4 (45,753) |
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20. | Meeting People Is Easy (1998) | (uncredited) Himself | 1998 | - | 7.1 (1,683) |
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21. | Late Show with David Letterman 5th Anniversary Special (1998) (TV) | Himself | 1998 | - | 8.1 (19) |
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22. | "Bravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business" (1998) | Himself | 1998 | - | 5.2 (16) |
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23. | Jackie Chan: My Story (1998) (V) | Himself | 1998 | - | 6.6 (278) |
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24. | CBS: The First 50 Years (1998) (TV) | Himself | 1998 | - | 3.9 (12) |
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25. | "Cosby" (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 6.3 (423) |
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26. | "Intimate Portrait" (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 7.8 (52) |
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27. | "The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder" (1995) | Himself (3 episodes, 1995-1997) | 1997 | - | 7.2 (46) |
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28. | "The Rodman World Tour" (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | - |
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29. | "The Charlie Rose Show" (1991) | Himself (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 7.8 (219) |
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30. | "Seinfeld" (1990) | Himself (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 9.4 (34,036) |
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31. | "The Dana Carvey Show" (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 7.3 (210) |
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32. | Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special II (1996) (TV) | Himself | 1996 | - | 7.6 (22) |
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33. | Favorite Deadly Sins (1995) (TV) | (uncredited) Himself (segment "Greed") | 1995 | - | 4.9 (220) |
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34. | Comic Relief VII (1995) (TV) | Himself | 1995 | - | 6.1 (25) |
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35. | "The Larry Sanders Show" (1992) | Himself (2 episodes, 1993-1995) | 1995 | - | 8.7 (1,337) |
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36. | A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman (1995) (TV) | Himself | 1995 | - | 6.0 (76) |
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37. | The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) | Himself - Host | 1995 | - | 6.2 (351) |
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38. | Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special (1995) (TV) | Himself | 1995 | - | 7.5 (23) |
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39. | "Beavis and Butt-Head" (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 8.1 (3,470) |
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40. | "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 8.7 (764) |
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41. | Totally Bill Hicks (1994) (V) | Himself | 1994 | - | 8.8 (439) |
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42. | The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1993) (TV) | Himself | 1993 | - | 4.8 (32) |
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43. | "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) | Himself - Host / Himself (276 episodes, 1982-1993) | 1993 | - | 8.0 (376) |
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44. | "Coltrane in a Cadillac" (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 9.5 (6) |
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45. | "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) | Himself / Himself - Guest Host (46 episodes, 1978-1992) | 1992 | - | 8.3 (463) |
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46. | The Comedy Store's 20th Birthday (1992) (TV) | Himself | 1992 | - | 3.5 (13) |
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47. | The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991) (TV) | 1991 | - | 4.0 (27) | |
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48. | Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special (1989) (TV) | Himself | 1989 | - | 8.3 (8) |
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49. | Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special (1988) (TV) | Himself | 1988 | - | 6.7 (18) |
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50. | Action Family (1987) (TV) | Himself | 1987 | - | 9.0 (71) |
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51. | The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1987) (TV) | Himself | 1987 | - | - |
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52. | David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival (1986) (TV) | Himself (segment "Feelin' in Love") | 1986 | - | 8.3 (22) |
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53. | Steve Martin Live (1986) (V) | Himself | 1986 | - | 8.1 (117) |
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54. | Viva Shaf Vegas (1986) (TV) | Himself | 1986 | - | 4.7 (13) |
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55. | The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986) (TV) | Himself - Co-Host | 1986 | - | - |
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56. | David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival (1985) (TV) | Himself (segment "With My Own Eyes") | 1985 | - | 8.7 (17) |
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57. | Late Night with David Letterman: 3rd Anniversary Special (1985) (TV) | Himself | 1985 | - | 5.2 (10) |
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58. | Elayne Boosler: Party of One (1985) (TV) | Himself | 1985 | - | 3.8 (9) |
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59. | The NBC All Star Hour (1983) (TV) | Himself | 1983 | - | 8.2 (5) |
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60. | Night of 100 Stars (1982) (TV) | Himself | 1982 | - | 7.0 (108) |
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61. | NBC Family Christmas (1981) (TV) | Himself | 1981 | - | - |
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62. | "Signature" (1981) | Himself - Guest (1 episode) | 1981 | - | - |
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63. | "The David Letterman Show" (1980) | Himself - Host (2 episodes, 1980) | 1980 | - | 6.1 (46) |
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64. | "The $10,000 Pyramid" (1973) | Himself (3 episodes, 1978-1980) | 1980 | - | 6.6 (92) |
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65. | "The Mike Douglas Show" (1961) | Himself (2 episodes, 1979-1980) | 1980 | - | 7.6 (80) |
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66. | "Password Plus" (1979) | Himself - Celebrity Contestant / Himself (4 episodes, 1979) | 1979 | - | 7.6 (32) |
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67. | "The Alan Hamel Show" (1976) | Himself (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | - |
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68. | Battle of the Network Stars V (1978) (TV) | Himself (CBS Team) | 1978 | - | 5.3 (21) |
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69. | "Rock Concert" (1973) | Himself (2 episodes, 1977-1978) | 1978 | - | 9.4 (14) |
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70. | "The Starland Vocal Band Show" (1977) | 1977 | - | 6.2 (9) | |
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71. | "The Jacksons" (1976) | Himself (2 episodes, 1977) | 1977 | - | 6.0 (35) |
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72. | Decisions, Decisions (1977) (TV) | Himself | 1977 | - | - |
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73. | The Riddlers (1977) (TV) | Himself - Host | 1977 | - | - |
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74. | "The Gong Show" (1976) | Himself / panelist (unknown episodes) | 1976 | - | 7.1 (129) |
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75. | Word Grabbers (1976) (TV) | Himself (1st pilot) | 1976 | - | - |
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