John Denver

Acting

John Denver

Born — Died

1943-12-31 — 1997-10-12

Place of birth

Roswell, New Mexico, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

75 titles

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s. Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America's best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era". Denver recorded…

Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson poster
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Mike Douglas Show poster
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The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Merv Griffin Show poster
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No synopsis available yet.

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

Champs-Elysées poster
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No synopsis available yet.

Champs-Elysées

1982

Le Grand Échiquier poster
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Le Grand Échiquier is a French variety television program created and presented by Jacques Chancel. It aired at 8:30 pm on the first channel of the ORTF from January 12, 1972 to July 12, 1972, then on the second color channel of the ORTF from September 1972 to December 1974, and finally on Antenne 2 from January 1975 to December 21, 1989. The program returned to France 2 on December 20, 2018 and is hosted by Anne-Sophie Lapix.

Le Grand Échiquier

1972

McCloud poster
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Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud of the small western town of Taos, New Mexico is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a special investigator.

McCloud

1970

Film credits

2010s · 4 titles

2000s · 8 titles

John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan poster
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Arguably one of the most beloved American performers of the 20th century, John Denver had a career that saw him sell over 40 million albums worldwide while winning numerous awards, including 2 Grammy® Awards, 3 AMA's, 1 Emmy and 2 CMA's. "Rocky Mountain High: Live In Japan" is a 1981 concert from his 7-show tour of Japan and features a wonderful selection of hits from his career, including 4 of his 5 #1 hits: "Annie's Song", "Calypso", "Sunshine On My Shoulders" & "Thank God I'm A Country Boy".

John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

2003

A Song's Best Friend: John Denver Remembered poster
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You know his songs, now discover John Denver's story. A Song's Best Friend: John Denver Remembered joins unseen live footage and interviews with his family and friends to illustrate the life and passions of the beloved singer-songwriter.

A Song's Best Friend: John Denver Remembered

2005

John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977 poster
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Backed by a full band, revered folk singer-songwriter John Denver delivers a crowd-pleasing set of music live from Sydney. Included are 32 favorites, such as "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," "Love Is Everywhere," "Rocky Mountain High" and "Calypso."

John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977

2009

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 poster
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This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937) celebrating 25 years of Bob Hope Specials and the many celebrities that appeared on them The clips begin with his very first special, for Frigidaire, on April 9, 1950 and putting his way through the years to 1975

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 poster
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This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937) celebrating 25 years of Bob Hope Specials and the many celebrities that appeared on them The clips begin with his very first special, for Frigidaire, on April 9, 1950 and putting his way through the years to 1975

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

2001

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Musical moments to celebrate the festive season, a time for family and friends and a chance to relax and watch performances by Clint Black, John Denver and more. Casual country to formal concert, this set conjures up the magic of the Christmas season and a chance to relax and celebrate among loved ones.

A Holiday with Friends

2004

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On October 13, 2009, a DVD box set of previously unreleased concerts recorded throughout Denver's career was released by Eagle Rock Entertainment. Around the World Live is a 5-disc DVD set featuring three complete live performances with full band from Australia in 1977, Japan in 1981, and England in 1986. These are complemented by a solo acoustic performance from Japan in 1984 and performances at Farm Aid from 1985, 1987, and 1990. The final disc has two-hour-long documentaries made by Denver.

John Denver - Around The World Live

2009

Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard poster
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From two-time Emmy winner Robyn Symon comes an intriguing documentary which offers an intimate look at Werner Erhard, founder of the est program that sparked today's multi-billion dollar personal growth industry. In his first interview in more than a decade, Erhard gives a rare glimpse into the controversy surrounding his life and the est Training -- the program that has inspired millions of people all over the world.

Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

2006

1990s · 5 titles

Aspen poster
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Famous in the 19th-century for silver mining, Aspen is now better known for its scenic splendor, skiing, hiking, and fashion. One typical winter, the destination plays host to the daily activities of people who visit, live and work there.

Aspen

1991

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson poster
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While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

Walking Thunder poster
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In the 1850's, a young boy and his family on their way West become stranded in the Rockies. With the help of a local mountain man, a Sioux medicine man, and a legendary bear known as "Walking Thunder," the boy learns to become a man, and his family's survival is secured.

Walking Thunder

1995

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In celebration of the Wildlife Conservation Society's 100th anniversary, popular country singer and American icon John Denver is joined by James Burton and Jim Horn in a concert for the environment. John Denver: The Wildlife Concert DVD Among the exclusive interview clips and twenty-four musical numbers are such favorites as "Sunshine on My Shoulder," "Annie's Song" and "Rocky Mountain High."

John Denver: The Wildlife Concert

1995

Montana Christmas Skies poster
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This 47-minute, 1991 CBS television special finds John Denver joined by friends Clint Black, Katy Mattea, and Patty Loveless on Montana's Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Images of Denver on horseback, traversing the wide open plains and herding and roping cattle are interspersed with more intimate looks at Denver, Mattea, Black, Loveless, and other friends gathered for an old-fashioned sing-along in a rustic barn.

Montana Christmas Skies

1991

1980s · 16 titles

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years poster
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For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986

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Music man John Denver shares the stage with classical music’s esteemed stars, Beverly Sills, James Galway, and Itzhak Perlman, in scenic Aspen, CO.

John Denver: Music and the Mountains

1981

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John Denver: The Higher We Fly

1980

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Filmed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence anchored in the Hudson River, this variety fundraiser aimed to raise money for the reconstruction and restoration of the Statue of Liberty.

Salute to Lady Liberty

1984

The Leftovers poster
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A close-knit group of orphans and their father-figure, Max, try to keep their home from being shut down. Helping them out are a single mom and the elderly butler from Max's aunt's mansion, where Max grew up.

The Leftovers

1986

Foxfire poster
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Annie Nations and her husband Hector loved their life together in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but when Hector dies, Annie has to decide if she can handle the wilderness on her own.

Foxfire

1987

Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas poster
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Julie Andrews joins John Denver, Placido Domingo, and The King's Singers for a Christmas journey through time in the city of Salzburg, Austria. Written and sang with many references to "Sound", the journey takes individuals to the many filming locations and haunts that are personal to the cast with music interludes along the way.

Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas

1987

John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind poster
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A variety special starring John Denver and special guest George Burns.

John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind

1981

The Christmas Gift poster
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A widowed New York City architect and his young daughter take a Christmas vacation and end up in a small mystical town in Colorado where everyone believes in Santa Claus.

The Christmas Gift

1986

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets poster
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Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the special, John and the Muppets go on a summer camping trip to the Rocky Mountains.

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

1983

John Denver's Christmas in Aspen poster
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John Denver's Christmas in Aspen starring among others The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

John Denver's Christmas in Aspen

1988

Higher Ground poster
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Set against the awesome backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness, a disillusioned FBI agent decides to retire and join his buddy running an air frieght business. When his friend is murdered and unjustly branded a bootlegger, the former agent sets out to clear his friend's name.

Higher Ground

1988

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years poster
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Documentary about the life of explorer Jacques Cousteau.

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

1985

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special poster
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An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career.

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

1986

John Denver: Country Roads Live in England poster
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Fans continue to treasure the songs and performances of John Denver, one of the most popular recording artists of the 20th century. Before his death in 1997, Denver toured the world, landing in Birmingham, England, for the 1986 concert captured here. The sunny country star provides heartfelt renditions of many of his biggest hits, including "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Sunshine on My Shoulders."

John Denver: Country Roads Live in England

1986

Chile: Hasta Cuando? poster
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A portrait of a brutal Pinochet military dictatorship made during a three month visit to Chile in 1985 by David Bradbury. The footage reveals a country torn with civil strife and political unrest; military intimidation of the population; indiscriminate arrests: murder torture and disappearances were facts of Chilean life.

Chile: Hasta Cuando?

1986

1970s · 11 titles

Oh, God! poster
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When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.

Oh, God!

1977

Rocky Mountain Christmas poster
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Watched by over 65 million on its premiere, John Denver hosts a musical Holiday special with guests to coincide with his first holiday album release. The show takes place and is filmed in Aspen, CO inside a clear bio-dome.

Rocky Mountain Christmas

1975

An Evening with John Denver poster
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Live concert by American singer and songwriter John Denver aired as a television special. It was recorded at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California in August and September 1974.

An Evening with John Denver

1975

Carpenters Very First Television Special poster
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The Carpenters First Special was a performance of a variety of sketches with guest stars Victor Borge and John Denver.

Carpenters Very First Television Special

1976

Doris Day Today poster
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America's sweetheart Doris Day offers songs and sketches with some of her famous friends in this smash hit television special from 1975. John Denver and Day sing a few entertaining duets, and funnyman Tim Conway joins in on a couple of skits. Then, Rich Little impersonates some of Day's legendary co-stars, including Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and Jack Lemmon. Songs include selections from Love Me or Leave Me, Teacher's Pet, Calamity Jane and more.

Doris Day Today

1975

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together poster
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In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

1979

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special poster
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Manilow's third special include hits, skits, and a special appearance by John Denver.

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

1979

Sinatra and Friends poster
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Sinatra and Friends was a television special that aired on April 21, 1977. Featuring contemporary artists such as John Denver and Natalie Cole, as well as Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Loretta Lynn, Leslie Uggams and Robert Merrill, Sinatra performs duets of standards in different styles such as folk and disco in addition to each singer performing solo.

Sinatra and Friends

1977

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973 poster
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973

1973

John Denver at Wembley Arena poster
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Country singer-songwriter John Denver performs in concert at Wembley Arena in 1979, featuring hits including Rocky Mountain High and Take Me Home, Country Roads.

John Denver at Wembley Arena

1979

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A gang of Missisipi good-old-boys visit Steven Wolfe's "played by Ronnie Elder" late departed father's cottage that was unbeknownst to the son until passed down to him in a will. Wolfe and his friends experience a series of disillusionments that question the Wolfe family honour and test loyalties.

Rocky Mountain Reunion

1979

Undated · 4 titles

John Denver: A Portrait poster
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John Denver takes the viewer on a tour of songs that have spanned his entire career: from the inspiration of Rocky Mountain High to the political concerns of Let Us Begin (What Are We Making Weapons For). He shares the stories behind the songs, offering personal glimpses into both his craft and his private life. Also featured are segments from John's enormously popular TV Specials and his reflections on his acting career. Truly, this collection is one that both long-time fans and lovers of America's most beloved music can treasure as an intimate look at one of the finest entertainers of this or any generation.

John Denver: A Portrait

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The looming jagged peaks of the Canadian Rockies reach high into the crystal sky, evergreens stand tall in contrast to the white shifting and swirling snow, and the majestic bighorn sheep dominates these impressive regions. John Denver and outdoorsman Tommy Tompkins brave a cold trek through the mountains on snow shoes to take us on a search for a herd of bighorn sheep. With "Rocky Mountain High" riding the wind currents in the valleys, we look toward the wind-swept slopes where the animals dig for food. Only the most fit of the bighorn sheep will survive the hard winter at 75 degrees below zero. Bighorn sheep once ranged North America in large numbers from the frozen mountains above the Arctic Circle to the heat of the California and Mexican deserts. Today the herds are limited due to the increasing encroachment of civilization.

“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!”

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John Denver's Rocky Mountain High poster
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John Denver's 1974 concert filmed at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater.

John Denver's Rocky Mountain High

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John Denver Live in Japan 1984 is a captivating video release that captures the iconic American singer-songwriter's unforgettable performance during his tour in Japan. In this musical journey, John Denver enchants the audience with his timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics, delivering some of his greatest hits in front of an enthusiastic and adoring crowd.

John Denver: Live in Japan 1984

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Series credits

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson poster
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson poster
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Mike Douglas Show poster
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The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Merv Griffin Show poster
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No synopsis available yet.

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

Champs-Elysées poster
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No synopsis available yet.

Champs-Elysées

1982

Le Grand Échiquier poster
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Le Grand Échiquier is a French variety television program created and presented by Jacques Chancel. It aired at 8:30 pm on the first channel of the ORTF from January 12, 1972 to July 12, 1972, then on the second color channel of the ORTF from September 1972 to December 1974, and finally on Antenne 2 from January 1975 to December 21, 1989. The program returned to France 2 on December 20, 2018 and is hosted by Anne-Sophie Lapix.

Le Grand Échiquier

1972

McCloud poster
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Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud of the small western town of Taos, New Mexico is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a special investigator.

McCloud

1970

People's Choice Awards poster
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An American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans.

People's Choice Awards

1975

The Muppet Show poster
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Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.

The Muppet Show

1976

Solid Gold poster
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Solid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that debuted on September 13, 1980. Like many other shows of its genre, such as American Bandstand, Solid Gold featured musical performances and various other elements such as music videos. What set Solid Gold apart was a group of dancers in revealing costumes who at various points in the program performed various dances to the top ten hits of the week. Many other specials aired in which the dancers would dance to older pop hits as well. Reviews of the show were not always positive, with The New York Times referring to it as "the pop music show that is its own parody...[enacting] mini-dramas...of covetousness, lust and aerobic toning--routines that typically have a minimal connection with the songs that back them up." The series ran until July 23, 1988, and it was usually transmitted on Saturdays in the early evening. In 1986, Solid Gold added the current year to its title, so in the seventh season the show was known as Solid Gold '86/'87. For the eighth and last season the program became known as Solid Gold In Concert, reflecting the addition of more live performances than had previously been featured on the program in the past.

Solid Gold

1980

The Midnight Special poster
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The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The series also occasionally aired vintage footage of older acts. As the program neared the end of its run in the early 1980s, it began to frequently use lip-synched performances rather than live. The program also featured occasional comedic performances such as Richard Pryor and Andy Kaufman.

The Midnight Special

1972

Legends poster
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The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.

Legends

2006

This Is Pop poster
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Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.

This Is Pop

2021

Starparade poster
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Starparade

1968

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Harty

1983

Challenger: The Final Flight poster
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Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

Challenger: The Final Flight

2020

Hallmark Hall of Fame poster
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Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.

Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951

The Emmy Awards poster
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An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

The Emmy Awards

1949

Van Dyke and Company poster
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Short-lived variety show starring Dick Van Dyke and assorted guests. The show was best known for Dick's pantomime acting and a recurring skit about the dumbest family in the world, coincidently named "The Bright Family". Van Dyke & Co also featured appearances by the Los Angeles Mime Company.

Van Dyke and Company

1975

Super-Chancen poster
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Super-Chancen

1988

Austin City Limits: Country poster
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Austin City Limits Country (1976–1991) celebrates the golden era of the longest-running music series in television history. This collection captures the evolution of country music on the iconic Austin stage, spanning from the trailblazing Outlaw movement of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings to the high-energy "New Traditionalist" explosion of Garth Brooks and George Strait. Featuring legendary performances from Hall of Famers like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride alongside the genre-defining hits of the 1980s, these programs showcase the authentic songwriting and world-class musicianship that turned a local Texas show into a global cultural institution.

Austin City Limits: Country

2001

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Die verflixte 7

1984

The Grammys poster
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An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.

The Grammys

1959

Behind the camera