Mac Davis, Singer, Actor and TV Variety Show Host, Dies at 78

Davis’ family had released a statement Monday through his management, saying, “We are sorry to report that legendary singer/songwriter Mac Davis is critically ill following heart surgery in Nashville. Your love and prayers will be deeply appreciated at this time. #prayformacdavis”

Davis’ sex appeal and easy charm made him a favorite on the talk show circuit, and he was rewarded with his own NBC variety series, “The Mac Davis Show,” from 1974-76, followed by annual network Christmas specials that spanned well into the ’80s. He even had a brief span as a leading man in feature films, peaking right out of the gate as Nick Nolte’s fellow leading man in the 1979 football drama “North Dallas Forty.

Davis has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. After “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” Davis had three more singles reach the top 20 in 1974-75: “One Hell of a Woman,” “Stop and Smell the Roses” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll .” Among those, “Roses” reached No. 9 on the Hot 100 and went to No. 1 on the adult contemporary chart.

KrisKetzKMBC RIP 😢😢

Just listened to RealGilbertACP last month with Mac. Sounded the same and had great stories. He had plans and certainly didn't hint of sickness.☹️☹️☹️

Tough day in music.

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JoshMankiewicz Weird. Mac Davis & Helen Reddy. Same day. Same age.

JoshMankiewicz Mac Davis and Helen Reddy!? Seriously, feck off 2020. I am not playin with you.

JoshMankiewicz My brother got his name from a Mac Davis song, “Watching Scotty Grow”. My mom would sing it to him. ❤️

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Golfed with him and Stus_Views once. Couldn’t have been nicer and more down to earth. (Applies to Stu, as well!)

One of my favorites growing up. Recently listened to him on RealGilbertACP podcast. Great songwriter and actor.

Sad day for music . Mac Davis and Helen reddy , After tonight's debate , just remember to stop and smell the roses, because you and me against the world.

A clear rejection is better than a fake promise.

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