The Don Ho Show

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The Don Ho Show
Genre Variety Show
Directed by Jeff Margolis, Jack Regas
Presented by Don Ho
StarringDon Ho, Sam Kapu, Jr.
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes90
Production
Executive producer Bob Banner
ProducerBrad Lachman
Running time30 minutes
Production company Bob Banner Associates
Release
Original network ABC
Original release25 October 1976 (1976-10-25) 
4 March 1977 (1977-03-04)

The Don Ho Show was a daytime variety program aired by ABC between 1976 and 1977, hosted by entertainer Don Ho. [1]

The variety show, which ran for 90 episodes in a five-month run, featured guest appearances from celebrities, including Lucille Ball, Tony Bennett, and Redd Foxx, as well as singing, comedy, and audience participation. [2]

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References

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  2. Terrace, Vincent. Encyclopedia of Television Series, Pilots and Specials. Vol. 2. Bonn: VNR AG, 1985. Print.