Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    Nostalgia Central
    • Home
    • Blog
      • Lists
    • Television
      • TV by Decade
        • TV – 1950s
        • TV – 1960s
        • TV – 1970s
        • TV – 1980s
        • TV – 1990s
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Kids TV
      • Variety
      • News & Sport
      • Advertisements
    • Music
      • Music by Decade
        • Music – 1950s
        • Music – 1960s
        • Music – 1970s
        • Music – 1980s
        • Music – 1990s
      • Artists – A to K
        • Artists – A
        • Artists – B
        • Artists – C
        • Artists – D
        • Artists – E
        • Artists – F
        • Artists – G
        • Artists – H
        • Artists – I
        • Artists – J
        • Artists – K
      • Artists – L to Z
        • Artists – L
        • Artists – M
        • Artists – N
        • Artists – O
        • Artists – P
        • Artists – Q
        • Artists – R
        • Artists – S
        • Artists – T
        • Artists – U
        • Artists – V
        • Artists – W
        • Artists – X
        • Artists – Y
        • Artists – Z
      • Artists – 0 to 9
      • Genres
      • Music on Film & TV
      • One-Hit Wonders
      • Playlists
      • Online Radio
    • Movies
      • Movies by Decade
        • Movies – 1950s
        • Movies – 1960s
        • Movies – 1970s
        • Movies – 1980s
        • Movies – 1990s
      • Movies – 0 to 9
      • Movies – A to K
        • Movies – A
        • Movies – B
        • Movies – C
        • Movies – D
        • Movies – E
        • Movies – F
        • Movies – G
        • Movies – H
        • Movies – I
        • Movies – J
        • Movies – K
      • Movies – L to Z
        • Movies – L
        • Movies – M
        • Movies – N
        • Movies – O
        • Movies – P
        • Movies – Q
        • Movies – R
        • Movies – S
        • Movies – T
        • Movies – U
        • Movies – V
        • Movies – W
        • Movies – X
        • Movies – Y
        • Movies – Z
    • Pop Culture
      • Fads
      • Toys & Games
      • Fashion
      • Decor
      • Food & Drink
      • People
      • Technology
      • Transport
    • Social History
      • 1950s Year by Year
      • 1960s Year by Year
      • 1970s Year by Year
      • 1980s Year by Year
      • 1990s Year by Year
      • Events
    Nostalgia Central
    Home»Television»TV by Decade»TV Shows - 1970s
    TV Shows - 1970s TV Shows - 1980s TV Shows - 1990s Variety 2 Mins Read

    Des O’Connor Tonight

    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Reddit Email

    1 9 7 7 – 1 9 7 8 (UK)
    1 9 8 0 – 1 9 9 9 (UK)
    234 x 50 minute episodes

    This long-running entertainment show starred Des O’Connor who played host to (and interviewed) some of the finest entertainment talent from Britain and America.

    In 1983 the show moved from BBC2 to ITV.

    Guests over the years included Les Dawson, Bruce Forsyth, Lynsey de Paul, Ted Rogers, Bobbie Gentry, Marti Caine, Larry Grayson, Leo Sayer, Norman Wisdom, Ronnie Corbett, Frankie Howerd, Harry Secombe, Val Doonican, Terry Wogan, Helen Shapiro, Vera Lynn, David Letterman, Bernie Winters, Little and Large, Dickie Henderson, Dudley Moore, Bob Monkhouse, Jay Leno, Lynda Carter, Michael Keaton, Max Bygraves, Ken Dodd, Garry Shandling, Jim Davidson, Pam Ayres, Jerry Seinfeld (in his UK debut), the Nolan Sisters, Mike Yarwood, Rod Hull, Sheena Easton, Bucks Fizz, Lenny Henry, Freddie Starr, The Shadows, Jimmy Tarbuck, Tom Jones, David Frost, Chas ‘n’ Dave, Joan Rivers, Ernie Wise, The Everly Brothers, Matt Monro, The Tremeloes, Bananarama, Shakin’ Stevens, Twiggy, Cilla Black, Jackie Collins, Dom DeLuise, Sacha Distel, Tony Bennett, Oliver Reed, Andy Williams, Danny La Rue, Shirley Bassey, Mel Brooks, Petula Clark, Donny Osmond, Status Quo, Adam Faith, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Cliff Richard, Tony Curtis, Fine Young Cannibals, Linda Ronstadt, the Gypsy Kings, Kylie Minogue, Neil Sedaka, Whitney Houston, Neil Diamond, Michael Caine, Julie Andrews, Barry Manilow, Elton John and many many more.

    Des O’Connor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2017 but kept the condition a secret from the press and his fans. He died in November 2020 after suffering a fall in his Buckinghamshire home. He was 88.

    Related Posts

    • Cannon and Ball
      Cannon and Ball
      1 9 7 9 - 1 9 8 8 (UK) 43…
    • Highway
      Highway
      1 9 8 3 - 1 9 9 3 (UK) 83…
    • Kelly Monteith
      Kelly Monteith
      1 9 7 9 - 1 9 8 4 (UK)…
    • Give Us A Clue
      Give Us A Clue
      1 9 7 9 - 1 9 9 7 (UK) Michael…
    • Sunday Night At The London Palladium
      Sunday Night At The London Palladium
      1 9 5 5 - 1 9 6 7 (UK)…
    • Seaside Special
      Seaside Special
      1 9 7 5 - 1 9 7 9 (UK)…
    • For Love or Money
      For Love or Money
      1 9 5 9 - 1 9 6 1 (UK) 30…
    • Des O'Connor Show, The
      Des O'Connor Show, The
      1 9 6 3 (UK) 6 x 60 minute episodes 1…

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleDead of Night
    Next Article Go With Noakes

    Comments are closed.

    Follow us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • Instagram
    You May Also Like
    • Mancuso, FBI
      1 9 8 9 – 1 9 9 0 (USA) 20 x 60 minute episodes The […]
    • Death Wish (1974)
      This sleazy and highly controversial crime thriller finally made […]
    • Flock Of Seagulls
      This new wave electro-pop act from Liverpool, England, had […]
    • First Churchills, The
      1 9 6 9 (UK) 12 x 60 minute episodes A passable BBC costume […]
    • Paradise Club, The
      1 9 8 9 – 1 9 9 0 (UK) 20 x 50 minute episodes Brothers […]
    • Scorpio Rising (1964)
      Chromed, customised motorcycles are the raidon d’etre of […]
    Twitter Feed
    Please note


    Nostalgia Central covers the period 1950 to 1999 and contains some words and references which reflect the attitudes of those times and which may be considered culturally sensitive, offensive or inappropriate today.
    Popular Tags
    1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 Action Figures Amicus Arcade games Australia Beach movies Beatles Blaxploitation Board games Britpop Canada Crime Disney Doo-Wop Elvis Presley Girl groups Glam Goth Hammer Heavy Metal Irwin Allen Labels Merseybeat Mod revival Motown New Romantic New Wave NWOBHM Oi! One-hit wonders Power Pop Pub rock Punk Radio Scotland Ska Soul music Surf music
    Search Nostalgia Central
    Copyright © 1998, 2022 Nostalgia Central
    • About
    • Contact
    • FAQ

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.