ABC's early-70s bid to raise its sagging late-night fortunes. The Dick Cavett Show wasn't a ratings hit, despite being cooler than Goliath, Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. WWoE was an attempt to extend the Wide World of Sports brand name, and a chance to give Cavett a much-needed rest. His show would appear twice a week, with other nights filled by Geraldo Rivera and Jack Paar. Fridays had In Concert and specials, like The Monty Python Show.