Sid and Marty Krofft's Red Eye Express

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Directed by Bill Davis Producer(s) Sid and Marty Krofft Original network CBS Network CBS Genre Television special		Country of origin USA Running time 60 minutes Director Bill Davis Written by David L. Lander Language English

Starring Ron ReaganRick AstleyGloria Estefan and the Miami Sound MachineEric CarmenChuck BerryPaul RodriguezLou Albano Cast Rick Astley, Chuck Berry, Ron Reagan, Eric Carmen, Lou Albano Similar Fol‑de‑Rol, Middle Age Crazy, The Paul Lynde Hallowee, Pufnstuf, Electra Woman and Dyna

Sid and Marty Krofft's Red Eye Express was a late-night variety special that aired on CBS on March 9, 1988.

Plot

Ron Reagan stars as the owner of The Red Eye Express, a nightclub frequented by celebrities (and celebrity look-alike Krofft puppets). Through the course of the hour, Reagan mingles with various puppets (Cher, Jack Nicholson, Whoopi Goldberg, Ronald Reagan Sr., etc.), real-life people (Chuck Berry, Lou Albano) and performing guests (Gloria Estefan, Eric Carmen, Rick Astley).

Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine – "Anything for You", "Surrender"

Eric Carmen – "Hungry Eyes"

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