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Feb 24, 1980

NBC airs a TV movie, "Harper Valley P.T.A.," based on the Jeannie C. Riley hit from 1968. It serves as a prototype for a weekly series, which debuts 11 months later

Mar 1, 1980

Barbara Mandrell performs "Fooled By A Feeling" on "Hee Haw." The episode also features Sonny James, Charlie McCoy and Jethro Burns

Mar 1, 1980

Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass appear on "Pop! Goes The Country," performing "Blue Yodel No. 8 (Mule Skinner Blues)," "I Can't Stop Loving You," "Wabash Cannonball" and, as the credits roll, "I Saw The Light." Hosted by Ralph Emery, the episode also features Helen Cornelius and Steve Wariner

Mar 2, 1980

PBS stations begin airing "Songs Of A Lusty Land," hosted by Tennessee Ernie Ford. The two-hour special features Kay Starr, Tom T. Hall, Merle Haggard, Linda Hopkins and The Sons Of The Pioneers

Mar 6, 1980

Anne Murray guests on "The Muppet Show," singing a partial version of "Snowbird" and performing "Walk Right Back" with Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem

Mar 6, 1980

John Schneider and The Osmonds appear on the TV special "Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary." Hosted by Danny Kaye, the show also boasts Annette Funicello, Jo Anne Worley, Ruth Buzzi and Michael Jackson

Mar 7, 1980

"The Midnight Special" welcomes host Mac Davis, who performs his narcissistic "It's Hard To Be Humble." The lineup also features Andy Gibb, Abba and Thelma Houston, who covers "Suspicious Minds"

Mar 8, 1980

Dottsy performs "Tryin' To Satisfy You" on TV's syndicated "Hee Haw." The episode also features "McCloud" actor Dennis Weaver and Buck Owens, who reprises his hit "Open Up Your Heart"

Mar 11, 1980

Marie Osmond co-hosts the NBC variety show "The Big Show" with Gavin MacLeod. Guests include John Byner, David Copperfield and Mel Tillis

Mar 15, 1980

Tammy Wynette sings "Womanhood" and Big Al Downing performs "Touch Me (I'll Be Your Fool Once More)" on the syndicated "Hee Haw." The episode also features Barbi Benton and Jimmie Rodgers. Kenny Price, Buck Owens and Roy Clark close the hour with a cover of "Candy Kisses"

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