Gene Simmons appeared without makeup in an interview for the television program The Entertainment Page

On 17. November, 1978, Gene Simmons appeared without his trademark Kiss makeup in an interview for the television program The Entertainment Page. Although unmasked, Simmons carefully concealed his face throughout the interview, maintaining the mystery surrounding the band members’ identities.

The interview took place during the promotional campaign for the four Kiss solo albums, which had been released simultaneously on September 18. Simmons was making several promotional appearances during this period, including an autograph-signing session at Tape City in Metairie, Louisiana, the following day.

The interview, which reportedly originated in Atlanta, Georgia, survives in collectors’ video archives, including a version listed as approximately 30 minutes long.

Although November 17, 1978, is the date commonly associated with the footage, the original recording and broadcast dates, as well as the television station and interviewer’s identity, remain unconfirmed.