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Rollin' On The River

TV·1971–1973·2 seasons, 39 episodes·30m

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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.

Cast

Kenny RogersKenny RogersHostThe First EditionThe First Edition

Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes1971Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Rollin' On The River (Pilot)February 13, 1971—Guests Al Hirt, Pat Paulsen and Diane Brooks with thirteen songs and a number of comedy sketches. Highlights: Dianne Brooks sings "Twenty
  2. S01E02[Premiere]September 11, 1971—Guests The Carpenters Al Hirt Mark Lindsay New Doodletown Pipers Patchett & Tarses.
  3. S01E03Episode 3September 18, 1971—Guests Tommy Smothers Ian and Sylvia (folk duo) Billy Van (comedian)
  4. S01E04Episode 4September 25, 1971—Guests The Poppy Family Alex Harvey (singer-songwriter)
  5. S01E05Episode 5October 2, 1971—Guests Merle Haggard Dianne Brooks. Highlights: Songs include, "Okie from Muskogee," "Lonesome Fugitive," "Fire and Rain" and "I Had a B
  6. S01E06Episode 6October 9, 1971—Guests Freddy Weller Mark Lindsay Beverly Glenn-Copeland The Raiders.
  7. S01E07Episode 7October 16, 1971—Guests Kris Kristofferson Terri Jacks of The Poppy Family. Highlights: Kris Kristofferson sings "Lovin' Her Was Easier." Other songs in
  8. S01E08Episode 8October 23, 1971—Guests Jason Robards Sid Caesar Dianne Brooks (singer) Highlights: Jason Robards joins in a silent movie spoof. Jason Robards also rea
  9. S01E09Episode 9October 30, 1971—Guests Roger Miller Tobi Lark David Willen Roger Miller performs "Lovin' Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)" and "Me and
  10. S01E10Episode 10November 6, 1971—Guests B.B. King Rosemary Radcliffe (comedian) Don Cullen (comedian) Edward and Harding.
  11. S01E11Episode 11November 13, 1971—Guests Gladys Knight and the Pips Bruce Coburn Trudy Desmond (from Dr. Music)
  12. S01E12Episode 12November 20, 1971—Guests George Kirby Dee Higgins Tobi Lark (Canadian singer)
  13. S01E13Episode 13November 27, 1971—Guests: Tony Joe White June Amato Billy Van.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0226Episodes1972–73Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Episode 1September 11, 1972—Guests Bill Withers The Stampeders Highlights: Bill Withers performs "Lean On Me".
  2. S02E02Episode 2September 18, 1972—Guests The Raiders April Wine.
  3. S02E03Episode 3September 25, 1972—The Everly Brothers
  4. S02E04Episode 4October 2, 1972—Guests Badfinger A Foot In Cold Water.
  5. S02E05Episode 5October 9, 1972—Guests Helen Reddy Larry Cansler Orchestra
  6. S02E06Episode 6October 16, 1972—Guests John Kay Band
  7. S02E07Episode 7October 23, 1972—Guests B.J. Thomas The Five Man Electrical Band.
  8. S02E08Episode 8October 30, 1972—Guests Ike and Tina Turner Revue Crowbar.
  9. S02E09Episode 9November 6, 1972—Guests Tommy Roe Crowbar.
  10. S02E10Episode 10November 13, 1972—Guests Looking Glass Pagliard
  11. S02E11Episode 11November 20, 1972—Guests Edgar Winter Everyday People.
  12. S02E12Episode 12November 27, 1972—Guests Delaney & Bonnie Ocean
  13. S02E13Episode 13December 4, 1972—Guests Al Green Larry Cansler Orchestra
  14. S02E14Episode 14December 11, 1972—Guests Bo Diddley Ronnie Hawkins
  15. S02E15Episode 15December 18, 1972—Guests Billy Preston A Foot in Cold Water
  16. S02E16Episode 16December 25, 1972—Kenny Rogers and the First Edition are seen in concert. Music: "Love the One You're With," "Close to You" and "In the Ghetto."
  17. S02E17Episode 17January 1, 1973—Guests Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks April Wine.
  18. S02E18Episode 18January 8, 1973—Guests The Jimmy Castor Bunch The Stampeders.
  19. S02E19Episode 19January 15, 1973—Guests Looking Glass Chilliwack.
  20. S02E20Episode 20January 22, 1973—Guests Ronnie Hawkins Jim Croce
  21. S02E21Episode 21January 29, 1973—Guests Dominic Traiano The James Gang.
  22. S02E22Episode 22February 5, 1973—Guests Lighthouse
  23. S02E23Episode 23February 12, 1973—Guests Larry Cansler and his Orchestra
  24. S02E24Episode 24February 19, 1973—Guests Malo The Five Man Electric Band.
  25. S02E25Episode 25February 26, 1973—Guests Cheech and Chong Ocean.
  26. S02E26[Finale]March 5, 1973—Guests Climax Everyday People.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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