Malibu U is an American variety show that aired in the summer of 1967 on ABC. The series starred Ricky Nelson,^[1] and aired on Friday evenings from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m.^[2]

In the series, Nelson starred as the "Dean of the Drop-Ins" of a fictional college called Malibu U.^[2] Regulars included Robie Porter as "President of the Student Body"^[3] and the Mali-beauties dancers.^[2]

In each episode three well-known performers, called "Visiting Professors," sang. Two of the performers were filmed on the beach, and the third was filmed in another unusual location.^[2] On the July 28, 1967 episode Leonard Nimoy sang the novelty song The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins.^[4] Other guest stars included Annette Funicello, Don Ho and The Four Seasons with Frankie Valli.^[3]

Some of the classes taught at Malibu U were surfing and sunbathing.^[1] A newspaper article stated that the series would "present the new fads, fashions and foibles of the young world."^[3]

1. July 21: guest stars Frankie Valli, Don Ho, Annette Funicello
2. July 28: guest stars Leonard Nimoy, Buffalo Springfield, Engelbert Humperdinck, Bobby Rydell, Mrs. Miller
3. August 4: guest stars James Darren, Harper's Bizarre, Frankie Randall, The Happenings
4. August 11: guest stars The Turtles, Lou Rawls, Lesley Gore, Don and the Goodtimes
5. August 18: guest stars John Astin, The 5th Dimension, The Sunshine Company, Roger Williams
6. August 25: guest stars The Doors, Marvin Gaye, Chad & Jeremy, Lou Christie
7. September 1: guest stars Dionne Warwick, The Breed, Peter and Gordon, Sandy Posey