Rollin' On The River
Rollin' On The River 1971-72 - (Rollin 1972-73) was a Canadian Music Variety Series hosted by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition. They were the first pop-rock group to host their own prime-time TV series. - 53 episodes x 60 min - Featured guests included: Tina Turner, Merle Haggard, Bo Diddley, April Wine, Bill Withers, The Raiders, Cheech & Chong, The Stampeders, Bruce Cockburn, The Grass Roots, The Five Man Electrical Band, Lighthouse, Climax, Billy Preston, Jim Croce, Kris Kristofferson, Jose Feliciano, Mac Davis, Ronnie Hawkins, John Kay, Chilliwack, Looking Glass, The James Gang, The Poppy Family, Ian & Sylvia, Pat Paulsen, Helen Reddy, Andy Kim, John Stewart and many others. *Note: The series was an hour long in Canada. In the U.S. it was only half an hour, and Canadian talents were excised from the show for prime-time viewing.
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Rick Nelson & Kenny Rogers (Rollin' On The River TV Show – 1971)
Cast
Seasons
A variety hour hosted by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition
- Ep 1
1.Rollin' On The River (Pilot)
13-02-1971Guests Al Hirt, Pat Paulsen and Diane Brooks with thirteen songs and a number of comedy sketches. Highlights: Dianne Brooks sings "Twenty-five Or Six To Four". Dianne and Kenny...
- Ep 2
2.[Premiere]
11-09-1971Guests The Carpenters Al Hirt Mark Lindsay New Doodletown Pipers Patchett & Tarses.
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
18-09-1971Guests Tommy Smothers Ian and Sylvia (folk duo) Billy Van (comedian)
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
25-09-1971Guests The Poppy Family Alex Harvey (singer-songwriter)
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
02-10-1971Guests Merle Haggard Dianne Brooks. Highlights: Songs include, "Okie from Muskogee," "Lonesome Fugitive," "Fire and Rain" and "I Had a Ball."
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
09-10-1971Guests Freddy Weller Mark Lindsay Beverly Glenn-Copeland The Raiders.
- Ep 7
7.Episode 7
16-10-1971Guests Kris Kristofferson Terri Jacks of The Poppy Family. Highlights: Kris Kristofferson sings "Lovin' Her Was Easier." Other songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Can't Bu...
- Ep 8
8.Episode 8
23-10-1971Guests Jason Robards Sid Caesar Dianne Brooks (singer) Highlights: Jason Robards joins in a silent movie spoof. Jason Robards also read Mark Twain's "The War Prayer" and show...
- Ep 9
9.Episode 9
30-10-1971Guests Roger Miller Tobi Lark David Willen Roger Miller performs "Lovin' Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)" and "Me and Bobby McGee."
- Ep 10
10.Episode 10
06-11-1971Guests B.B. King Rosemary Radcliffe (comedian) Don Cullen (comedian) Edward and Harding.
- Ep 11
11.Episode 11
13-11-1971Guests Gladys Knight and the Pips Bruce Coburn Trudy Desmond (from Dr. Music)
- Ep 12
12.Episode 12
20-11-1971Guests George Kirby Dee Higgins Tobi Lark (Canadian singer)
- Ep 13
13.Episode 13
27-11-1971Guests: Tony Joe White June Amato Billy Van.
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