The legendary TV show that aired on American television on October 31, 1976, on Halloween. Similar programs dedicated to this holiday are broadcast in the USA every year, and famous rock music performers are an obligatory guest on them.
In 1976, KISS just became stars after their super-successful albums Alive! and Destroyer, and their image was suitable. In addition, their main hit Beth simultaneously with the release of this program reached the 7th place in the national American hit parade, which Paul Lynde says before Peter Criss performed this song.