Hot Hero Sandwich

[phenixxfire1]

OMG, 1979. I was only 9 years old at the time, but this stuck in my head forever. I thought I would NEVER see this again, just like so many good things from back then just disappeared, never to be seen or heard again. I wish this show could have survived all the way through the 80's-- that would have been so cool to grow up with. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this and bringing back a good piece of my childhood. If this EVER comes out on DVD, I'll be first in line to get my copy.

[AnnaAnnaYes]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Have been looking fo this

for years.THANK YOU!

[ih8kit]

I recently heard the song "Reminiscing" by The Little River Band. That made me remember "Hot Hero Sandwich" because The Little River Band once appeared on the show performing their classic hit "The Lonesome Loser." Though "Hot Hero Sandwich" lasted only one season, it hooked me from the start and I never missed it. It was nice seeing this video.  Thanks for posting it. Long Live Stanley Dipstick! Don't forget Captain Hero!

[TrappedIn1968]

This show starred Paul O'Keefe.  In 1963 - 1965, he was Patty Lane's kid brother on The Patty Duke Show.

[journeyman2mage]

I remember there was an active parental movement to get this series canceled at the time

a lot of parents felt threatened by its honesty for some reason

I remember reading parents who wrote to the newspaper or to TV Guide praising their son or daughter for speaking out against the series

[TheLeroyMoon]

When I reminisce about Saturday morning television of the 70s, I think one of its goals must have been to get every kid in Southern California on tv at least once.

[toressm]

"Thank-you" & 'WOW" I am getting old. Anyway A+ & keep up the good work

[RPULTZ69]

Denny Dillion later won emmys for the HBO show "Dream On". You gotta start somewhere.

[thespotrocks]

This was the episode of this show that turned me into a Joe Jackson fan. Loved this show. Great to see it again.

[phillypauly]

CLASSIC- I saw Joe Jackson Band on there and I was HOOKED! The theme song still rocks! Thanks for posting this.

[Hothero1980]

Hot Hero premiered 30 years ago today!

11-10-79

[Hothero1980]

This show debuted 30 years ago today!

[robocurt]

It was an interesting show and I really like the theme song. What other show of that era or even today, would have three guests as diverse as Loretta Lynn, Richard Pryor and Leonard Nimoy?

AND, it starred Lloyd Braun, back before he became a big advisor to Mayor Dinkins and had the nervous breakdown. :-)

[Hothero1980]

There is a facebook group for this show now. Do a search and check it out.

[MarsNova]

After stumbling down memory lane to Tom Waits' "Swordfishtrombones," I came across this. Awesome

[ekposse]

where did u find this? Would love to find the episode with iIster Sledge doing "We Are Family" as I was at the taping of that show.

[Quantanthead]

Wow...I can't believe this was posted. I remember this show from my childhood. There was one skit or comedy bit called "Tommy Two" done to a song. If anyone happens to have that it would be a great post.

[kosspro4aa]

...would love to see the episode with the Little River Band...I remember! These shows (and artists' performances) would make for a super DVD collection...

[desertlonghair]

I remember that some of the filmed interviews dealt with issues teens had to deal with, and when my mom overheard one star talking about masturbation, she freaked out and told me we couldn't watch that show anymore!

[billk700]

I'm pretty sure the person who mentioned masturbation in a filmed interview was Leonard Nimoy. I was amazed by that. A bit of honest talk like on TV did this teenager a world of good. (While even better would have been if they had acknowledged the existence of gay and lesbian teenagers...)

[cowboybear40]

I remeber it had a wide rane of musical guests from Joe jackson to Loretta Lynn. Anything today can do that? Most try to promote the latest rap star or female star

[cowboybear40]

PBS brought back The Electric Company, maybe Lorne Michaels can bring back this relic as well since networks are running out of ideas and resurrecting old TV shows

[disneyfan81]

@cowboybear40 Yeah, but it would still probably stink to high heaven!

[smichelle65]

I LOVED this show as a kid and it should still be on the air (like it's "big brother" SNL)!

[newley64]

Wow I lived on the same block as Hot Hero band member Mark Cunningham....( East 90th St. NYC ) We use to tease him and call him Paul Stanley...he took it well...Mark if your out there..Hello....and thanks for the Great Gildersleeves passes.....

[newley64]

Wow....I use to live on the same block as Hot Hero band member Mark Cunningham...every time he would walk by our stoop (East 90th St. NYC )we would say "hey look its Paul Stanley" he would just smile and keep walking...after about 2 months of this he stoped and talked to us,he was very cool and told us about Hot Hero..we had no idea..he gave us t-shirts and backstage passes to see Hot Hero at the Great Gildersleeves...he was very cool...Hi Mark ...if your out there...

[mistersloppy]

wow...can't believe you had this on tape. i thought i was going crazy because nobody, i mean NOBODY i 've talked to can remember this show. but i've had this theme song in my head for 30 years. i was beginning to think i wrote it. damn, there go all those royalties. thanks for the post..!!

[tberd601]

I'[m with you on that! Never forgot that song and the visual of the Hot Hero neon sign logo. Don't really remember anything else about the show but i know i loved that show back then.

[mvunit3]

mistersloppy -:O!!!!! NO KIDDING!!! ever since YOUtube went up, I have been checking back and forth to see if ANYONE actually taped this show, it would be 1 or 2 years for my family to get a VCR! Not only was the content something I could relate to (even though I had graduated High School by this time), but the Hot Hero band was awesome :) I loved their Hard Rock version of "Try to Love One Another", The Skits and Insights were funny and poiniant, PLEASE put up "Episodes!" 70sKidVids! -MAVIII

[ebf1957]

Great to see this clip. For the life of me I thought Denny Dillon was Bayn Johnson who used to be on the Electric Company.

[autumn264]

Hi,

There was a cool animated video of the song "wild night" do you have that or know who sang it? Thanks for posting.

[DadukoDave]

And Matt McCoy (aka. "Lloyd Braun") had another nervous breakdown and is back to delivering my morning newspaper whilst chewing Chinese bubblegum.

[999manman]

Me rikey eggroll...but what exactly is Chinese Bubblegum?

[WizardGlik]

I took a class at Boston University's School of Education in 1995 which was taught by Tommy Cottle. He really sucked as a professor.

[daveslady57]

I remember Leonard Nimoy being on this and talking about wet dreams.

[Kohntarkosz]

The only thing I remember from this show was that Kiss were on once, during the Dynasty era, so I guess I must not have watched it very much. lol I recognize Denny Dillon, though, because she was in a lot of sitcoms during the 80's.

[RPULTZ69]

@Kohntarkosz as well as an emmy winner for the series "Dream On"

[leolah2006]

I loved this show!!!

[fstef7117]

Wow, I was glued to the TV every Saturday at noon for this show. I remember the band did a killer cover of the Youngbloods "Get Together". I was only in the 6th grade but it has left a lasting impression on me to this day. If you have this clip please post it.

Thanks for the happy trip down memory lane.

[999manman]

You said it! Why can't they release this series on DVD???? They released " Dusty's Trail" on DVD for Pete's sake!

[Lasher57]

Wow, that's awesome.

[bedlum47o7]

WOW only when i listen to it now do I recognize that its"SHAGGIE" -Scooby Doo - Robin( superfreinds) Kacy Kasem was the narrator . wow its funny but when your 9 you don't hear voices like you do when our older.

[pablojr2]

EVERY Saturday morning I was glued. I always ask friends if they remember 'Hot Hero Sandwich' and they don't. I am truly impressed that this is posted. Thank you SO MUCH. KISS had an episode on here. What a bonus. Thanks, Trudy

[wcharmon]

Right On !!! I thought I would never see these shows again. that was back in 1980 I was just a freshman in high school. Thank you so much.

[JonChristopher999]

Oh my god, what a flashback! I vividly remember the version of 'Get Together' the band did (heck, I even remembered the hairstyle the guitarist had), and can recall how excited I was right before the 'Kiss' episode came on that blissful Saturday morning. Or actually, I think it was on around noon. Whatever. Ah, the joyful mindlessness of youth. PLEASE post all the clips available from this show! I can't tell you how happy this made me.

[999manman]

I weep in joy! I watched this every Saturday and i still think it was one of the best theme songs I have ever heard. I started playing guitar around this time and the theme song was such an inspiration. Once they had a band on there, probably a house band, playing a version of " Get Together " that really inspired me. I recall they were playing Dean guitars which I lusted for at the time.

[depper]

The LEGENDARY Felix Pappalardi (bassist and producer of MOUNTAIN of "Mississippi Queen" fame) wrote the music (including this theme) and produced this great show. Network stupidity for canceling this show and so many variety shows of the 70's. This show is what was good and real about american television.

[aeonantares44]

This show was awesome! But the theme song and the Hot Hero Band made the show the greatest.After the show went off the air the Hot Hero band went on tour as the (212) band I am truly sorry I missed out on seeing them in concert, some of the band were former members of the bands REX and Derringer. To Mark the lead guitarist You are my Guitar Hero!

[aeonantares44]

The Hot Hero Band were professional musicians,former members of the band REX,& Derringer.They were awesome! After the show was canceled They toured as the(212)band. I am so sorry I missed out on that tour! Anyway to Mark the guitarist You Are MY HERO and have been for over 25 YEARS! ROCK ON

[bijeto]

WOW! And all of a sudden I'm in the fourth grade again!-LOL I thought I'd never see this again and I never get tired of watching it. Thank you, 70'sVidKid. (I meant to thank you a long time ago.) :)

[Jeff9964]

Thank You for Posting this!!!! My friends thought I was crazy, No one remember this show.. I use to love the theme song!!!! You're my youtube hero 70sKidVid. Thanks again

[SirCrimsonFox]

FINALLY! Now I can get that thumping bass drum out of my head! I've had that in my head for 25 years wondering exactly what it was! LOL

What WAS this show? A sitcom? I only remembered the intro but not the show itself.

[jcummings2112]

i saw the kiss one and i havent forgot it..i think i will try to get my band to cover the song

[Brinah]

Didnt this show win an Emmy and was cancelled the following year (1986)?

[LaDracul]

Wow, that is so 1979...

[triceratops111]

Holy GOD! If you have the clip of Joe Jackson performing "On Your Radio" from *this very episode* I would be ever so happy. That performance left a HUGE impression on the very young me.

[Wierdokid182]

GO HOT HERO SANDWICH!

[tommytheblade]

I have great memories of this show and remember specifically the episode with Joe Jackson. Thanks much for the post!

[closepersonalfriend]

My 15 minutes of fame begins here - I worked on this show (as a writer) and have only a few episodes on very grainy VHS. So, it's a pleasure to see it again, and to hear that people saw, remembered and maybe even liked the show is a warm and mushy feeling!

[hist101]

This and Dynamite Magazine were my sixth grade childhood.

[fm37212]

Whoah, I've been looking for this off and on for ages. Cool show.

[DadukoDave]

Lloyd Braun!!!

[autumn264]

hi

do you have any other clips from this? one of the shows had an animated video to a cover of A Wild Night is Calling. I've been wanting to see that again for years.

thanks.

[jt20042]

Thanks so much for posting this! Been a long time since I've seen it and I have been looking for it for ages on YouTube!:-)

[TruSlack]

Hmm, with future SNL member Denny Dillon, VO by Kasey Kasem.