Neil Diamond Television Appearances
1977
February
21 - Love At The Greek Special
(Neil's first-ever T.V. special, which I think
had the same title as its companion album, "Love At The Greek", was
shown on NBC-TV on Monday night, February 21, 1977. - Regina Litman)
March
28 - The Academy Awards
(Neil appeared on the "Academy Awards" telecast as
the presenter for the Best Song award. One of the nominees was
"Evergreen", the love theme from the movie, "A Star Is
Born". Most people are aware that this song was a big hit for the star of
the movie, Barbra Streisand, but not as many are aware that she co-wrote the
song with Paul Williams. The Best Song Oscar goes to the songwriter(s). So,
Barbra was up for this Oscar.
Neil read off all the
nominees and then was handed the envelope. He said, before he opened it, that he
would read Barbra's name no matter what it said. Well, that's what he did,
although I think it's because "Evergreen" was really the winner.
Actually, what he said was, "Barbra, come on up here and get your
award." And that's what she did. I'm sure they hugged and kissed. Now,
remember, this was about a year and a half BEFORE they did "You Don't Bring
Me Flowers" together. Neil was not yet thought of as being in Babs' league.
However, it was known that they were both from Brooklyn and had sung in a school
chorus together, so they were somewhat connected.
After they did the duet, "People" magazine printed a picture of the two of them together, and I recognized it as having come from that Oscar appearance. - Regina Litman)
August 27
- Crossfire Interview
(from Detroit with Bob Talbert)
November -
Today Show
(Neil was interview at his office beside a pool which was in the atrium of the
building. - Jean)
November
17 - I'm Glad You're Here With Me Tonight Special