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"The Great Put On"

Date confirmed in August 12, 1970 newspaper advertisement (archived) (“ Friday, August 14 [1970]”)

“The San Bernardino Sun” (August 12, 1970) (archived)

THE GREAT PUT ON It's May Co's six hour t.v. spectacular . . . watch it, call in, register for prizes. When? Friday, August 14 on KHJ T.V., Channel 9 from 10 p.m. 'til 4 a.m… Personalities plus: Your favorite KHI Dj's: the Real Don Steel, Robert W. Morgan and SlIS Plus great performers (like the Strawberry Alarm Clock, Melan.e and more). Plus lots of old-time flicks. Don't miss it.

“The San Bernardino Sun” (August 9, 1970) (archived)

6 hr. TV spectacular… Friday night, August 14th, KHJ TV Channel 9, from 10p.m ‘til 4 a.m… personalities plus: KHJ DJ's the Real Don Steel, Robert W. Morgan and Charlie Tuna great performers . . . like Melanie, the Jackson 5, and Blues Image. Plus a 26 minute concert segment of the Strawberry Alarm Clock playing "White Lightning." old-time flicks (your very favorites)

Chris Cadman, author, “Michael Jackson the Maestro”

The Jackson 5 appeared on KHJ TV’s six hour marathon show “The Great Put On”, put together with May Company, California, the shows main sponsor. The Jackson 5 played their well known hits for the show.