The Carpenters First Special was a performance of a variety of sketches with guest stars Victor Borge and John Denver.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard CarpenterSelf | Self |
 Karen CarpenterSelf | Self |
 John DenverSelf | Self |
 Victor BorgeSelf | Self |
 Olivia Newton-JohnSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |
 Howard CosellSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |
| JJohnny RutherfordSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |
| AAl UnserSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |