| On Location | |
|---|---|
) HBO On Location | |
| Starring | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Running time | Varies |
| Release | |
| Original network | HBO |
| Original release | 1976 |
On Location is a series from HBO. The series premiered on New Year's Eve 1975 with a one-hour performance by Robert Klein[1] and became a source for uncensored stand-up comedy performances[2][3] from performers such as George Carlin, David Brenner, Redd Foxx, Rich Little, Robin Williams, Phyllis Diller, Buddy Hackett, Billy Crystal, Pat Cooper and others.[2] In addition to showing select comedians, On Location featured comedy shows such as the annual Young Comedians Show and comedy club shows.[4] From 1982 to 1986, a version of the "HBO In Space" program opening sequence was used to introduce the series.
HBO On Location episodes
Partial list of specials
| Title | Premiere |
|---|---|
| Robert Klein: An Evening with Robert Klein | December 31, 1975 |
| Steve Martin | October 31, 1976 |
| Norm Crosby | September 1, 1977 |
| George Carlin: George Carlin at USC | 1977 |
| George Carlin: Again! | July 23, 1978 |
See also
References
- ^ Dean J. DeFino (2013). The HBO Effect. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 65–71. ISBN 978-1-62356-521-3.
- ^ a b Gary R. Edgerton; Jeffrey P. Jones (2013). The Essential HBO Reader. University Press of Kentucky. pp. 161ff. ISBN 0-8131-4372-1.
- ^ Michael Kantor; Laurence Maslon (2008). Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America. Grand Central Publishing. p. 499. ISBN 978-0-446-55575-3.
- ^ Various HBO Guides