Doug Henning's World of Magic — Season 1, Episode 1: Doug Henning's World Of Magic
30 min • 1 season, 4 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
Hosted by Bill Cosby and Gene Kelly, the special was the top rated show for the evening, with a reported 50 million viewers, making it the highest-rated magic special of all time. The show also won the Christopher Award for outstanding achievement.
About Doug Henning's World of Magic
Doug Henning's World of Magic was the first of seven annual prime-time television specials starring magician Doug Henning, which aired live on NBC Friday, December 26, 1975. Bill Cosby was the show's special guest, along with Gene Kelly (who introduced the special) and musical guest Lori Lieberman.