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DESCRIPTION: A father becomes worried when a local gangster befriends his son in the Bronx in the 1960s.
STARRING: Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci
DETAILS: Savoy Pictures (1993) 122 minutes
NOTES: Robert DeNiro’s directorial debut
DESCRIPTION: 1960’s era folk group get back together for one concert
STARRING: Edgar Guest, Michael McKean
DETAILS: Warner Brothers (2003) 1 hour 32 minutes
NOTES: Christopher Guest reunits the Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman teamChristopher Guest reunits the Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman teamChristopher Guest reunits the Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman teamChristopher Guest reunits the Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman team
DESCRIPTION: America in the late 1960’s; Viet Nam, anti-war movement and great music
STARRING: Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood
DETAILS: Columbia Pictures (2008) 2 hours 13 minutes
NOTES: Star-crossed lovers in a psychedelic world gone mad
DESCRIPTION: Where were you in ’62?
STARRING: Richard Dryfuss, Ron Howard
DETAILS: Universal (1973) 1 hour 53 minutes
NOTES: Produced by Francis Ford Coppola and directed by George Lucas. Main Street was in San Rafael, CA
DESCRIPTION: 1959. New York City. The battleground was Rock and Roll. It was the beginning of an era. You shoulda been there.
STARRING: Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman
DETAILS: Paramount Pictures (1978) 91 minutes
NOTES: The story is loosely based on Cleveland DJ Alan Freed.
DESCRIPTION: The House That Ahmet Built
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: PBS (2007) 115 minutes
NOTES: Narrated by Bette Midler. (Released during their 60th anniv.)
DESCRIPTION: A dramatization of the Hamburg, Germany phase of the Beatles’ early history.
STARRING: Stephen Dorff, Sheryl Lee, Ian Hart
DETAILS: Universal 1993 1 hour 41 minutes
NOTES: 90s punk-rock musicians were used to create the film’s soundtrack, instead of the precise styles of the period, to better convey the way the music felt to the early Beatles audiences; “it was the punk of its day”.
DESCRIPTION: Personal diary of Alf Bicknell, group’s road driver and road manager, 1964-66
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Delta Entertainment 2003 59 minutes
NOTES: Black and white footage from 1964-66 and 1990’s live Paul McCartney footage
DESCRIPTION: New high school teacher tries to help troubled students
STARRING: Dick Clark, Victoria Shaw
DETAILS: Drexel Productions (1960) 1 hour 42 minutes
NOTES: Directed by Paul Wendkos from a John Farris novel; screenplay by James Gunn
DESCRIPTION: In the era of cool, Bobby Darin was the soundtrack.
STARRING: Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth
DETAILS: Lions Gate Entertainment (2004) 118 minutes
NOTES: A swooning study of “Mack the Knife” singer Bobby Darin (Spacey) specifically, and his relationship with his wife Sandra Dee (Bosworth).
DESCRIPTION: A sociologist tries to prove rock and roll is on its way out
STARRING: Judy Tyler, Bobby Troup
DETAILS: Bel-Air Productions (1957) 1 hour 20 minutes
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DESCRIPTION: Danger had a rhythm. Sex had a sound. And freedom had a music all its own
STARRING: Adrien Brody, Beyonce Knowles
DETAILS: Sony Pictures (2009) 109 minutes
NOTES: Four bonus special features.
DESCRIPTION: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: medici arts (1987) 59 minutes
NOTES: Part of the Masters of American Music TV series
DESCRIPTION: He was the first Philly native to break out nationally and internationally at the beginning of the R n R era.
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Character Driven Productions 2005 58 minutes
NOTES: Interviews include: Graham Nash, Paul McCartney, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Peter Noone, Andy Williams, Albert Lee, Chubby Checker, Jack Scott, Bill Haley’s Comets, etc.
DESCRIPTION: Loretta Lynn’s stor
STARRING: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones
DETAILS: Universal (2006) 2 hours 5 minutes
NOTES: Based on the book by Loretta Lynn with George Vecsey
DESCRIPTION: The real story behind the worldwide rock ‘n’ roll headlines
STARRING: Alan Freed, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Treniers
DETAILS: Columbia Pictures (1956) 84 minutes
NOTES: Also Alan Dale, Dave Appell and his Applejacks are part of the 13 musical performances
DESCRIPTION: TV exec. Tries to put together a TV special
STARRING: Chubby Checker
DETAILS: Four Leaf Productions (1962) 1 hour 26 minutes
NOTES: With Dee Dee Sharp, Gene Chandler, Linda Scott, and Dovels
DESCRIPTION: (Loosely based on the Supremes)
STARRING: Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Fox, Eddie Murphy
DETAILS: Paramount Pictures (2008) 130 minutes
NOTES: A trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.
DESCRIPTION: Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished
STARRING: Tom Berenger, Michael Pare
DETAILS: MGM (1983) 95 minutes
NOTES: A TV newswoman picks up the story of a 1960s rock band whose long-lost leader Eddie Wilson may still be alive, while searching for the missing tapes of the band’s never-released LP.
DESCRIPTION: Eddie Lives! The Legend. The Music. The Man.
STARRING: Michael Pare, Matthew Laurance
DETAILS: MGM (1989) 103 minutes
NOTES: A Montreal construction worker joins a band and turns out to be a long-lost rock star from 1960s NJ – none other than Eddie Wilson, who mysteriously disappeared after a road accident.
DESCRIPTION: Young slackers and dreamers hang around a local record store
STARRING: Liv Tyler, Renee Zellweger
DETAILS: Warner Brothers (1995) 1 hour 47 minutes
NOTES: Music by Gin Blossoms, Cranberries, Toad the Wet Sprocket and more
DESCRIPTION: No Static at All!
STARRING: Michael Brandon, Eileen Brennan, Martin Mull
DETAILS: Universal (1978) 104 minutes
NOTES: Q-SKY is the #1 radio station in LA mainly because of the music they play, and running the station the way they want to. It has led them to a ratings success.
DESCRIPTION: The James Brown Story
STARRING: Chadwick Boseman
DETAILS: Universal (2014) 2 hours 19 minutes
NOTES: Includes 5 bonus features
DESCRIPTION: See! 10 great Rock ‘N Roll stars! Hear 17 great new Rock ‘N Roll Hits!
STARRING: Freed, Harvey Fuqua, Cadillacs, Flamingoes, Jackie Wilson, etc
DETAILS: Hal Roach Studios 1959 75 minutes
NOTES: Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn’t know he has won.
DESCRIPTION: Jerry Lee Lewis: He Rocked the Nation…and Shocked the World
STARRING: Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin
DETAILS: MGM (1989) 1 hour 47 minutes
NOTES: The life and career of the wildly controversial rock ‘n’ roll star, Jerry Lee Lewis.
DESCRIPTION: A Comedy by John Waters. (Period music from 1962)
STARRING: Sonny Bono, Ruth Brown, Divine, Debbie Harry, Ricki Lake, Jerry Stiller
DETAILS: New Line Cinema (1988) 92 minutes
NOTES: A ‘pleasantly plump’ teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
DESCRIPTION: (Based on the Broadway adaption that includes music written for the stage play)
STARRING: John Travolta, Michelle Pieffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda
Byrnes, James Marsden, Queen Latifah
DETAILS: (2007) 117 minutes
NOTES: 2 disc “Shake & Shimmy” Edition features tons of bonus features.
DESCRIPTION: Rob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress
STARRING: John Kusack, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusak
DETAILS: Touchstone Pictures 2000 114 minutes
NOTES: The deleted scene, “Records For sale” is a must-see for record collectors!
DESCRIPTION: Hot rods, cops, juke joints, fist fights, and cute chicks
STARRING: Gene Vincent
DETAILS: The Video Beat 1958 1 hour 12 minutes
NOTES: Gene Vincent in an acting roll; he also rocks with the Blue Caps
DESCRIPTION: A ’50’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Extravaganza!
STARRING: Fats, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Knox, Jimmy Bowen
DETAILS: Warner Brothers 1957 86 minutes
NOTES: Also:Charlie Gracie, The Four Coins, Jodie Sands, Slim Whitman, Lewis Lymon & the Teenchords, Connie Francis, Frankie Avalon, etc.
DESCRIPTION: Young man helps his theater producer dad finance a musical revue
STARRING: Jack Jones, Brian Donlevy
DETAILS: Clover Productions (1959) 1 hour 21 minutes
NOTES: Also features Jo Morrow, Hans Conreid, Johnny Otis, and the Treniers
DESCRIPTION: Richie Valens’ story. Born to Poverty. Destined for Stardom. He Lived the American Dream.
STARRING: Lou Diamond Phillips
DETAILS: Columbia Pictures (1987) 1 hour 48 minutes
NOTES: Songs performed by Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION: Over 30 years after their hit, Vinnie and the Dreamers reuinite Armand Assante
STARRING: Screen Media Films
DETAILS: Screen Media Films (2002) 1 hour 37 minutes
NOTES: Kenny Vance produced and supervised the music
DESCRIPTION: The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular ’70s group ABBA
STARRING: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth
DETAILS: Universal 2008 1 hour 49 minutes
NOTES: All the cast performed their own singing.
DESCRIPTION: The Biggest Rock n’ Roll Show Ever…featuring 21 musical performances
STARRING: Alan Freed, Frankie Lymon, Chuck Berry, Laverne Baker
DETAILS: Heritage Films 1957 1 hour 30 minutes
NOTES: also Clyde McPhatter, Brook Benton, Little Richard, Ferlin Husky, The Moonglows
DESCRIPTION: More Laughs. More Music.
STARRING: Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, MacKenzie Phillips
DETAILS: Universal (1979) 1 hour 51 minutes
NOTES: College graduates deal with Vietnam and other issues of the late ’60s.
DESCRIPTION: Yesterday – Today – Forever (6 DVDs plus companion booklet)
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: StarVista (2014) 975 minutes
NOTES: Documentary on Motown 25 reunion aired May 16, 1983
DESCRIPTION: The Alan Freed Story (TV movie)
STARRING: Judd Nelson, Paula Abdul
DETAILS: Eagle Media (1999) 88 minutes
NOTES: Freed was a DJ in
Cleveland, Ohio, who discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music is considered to be “BLACK” music. So, most radio stations won’t play it.
DESCRIPTION: 1960’s group of suburban NJ friends form rock band
STARRING: John Magoro, James Gandolfini
DETAILS: Chase Films 2012 1 hour 52 minutes
NOTES: Executive producer was Steven Van Zandt
DESCRIPTION: Story of John Lennon and creation of Beatles
STARRING: Aaron Johnson
DETAILS: Sony Pictures (2009) 1 hour 38 minutes
NOTES: Covers Lennon’s childhood and his connecting with McCartney
DESCRIPTION: Fantasy about getting a chance to live one’s life over
STARRING: Kathleen Turner, Nicolas Gage
DETAILS: Tri Star 1986 1 hour 43 minutes
NOTES: Buddy Holly song gave movie its title; Francis Ford Coppola, director
DESCRIPTION: College a cappella group moves from traditional arrangements to all new music
STARRING: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson
DETAILS: Universal (2012) 1 hour 52 minutes
NOTES: Also stars Brittany Snow and Anna Camp/lots of bonus features
DESCRIPTION: Ray Charles’ story
STARRING: Jamie Fox
DETAILS: Universal (2005) 2 hours 33 minutes
NOTES: Lots of bonus features included.
DESCRIPTION: The Stax Records Story
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Concord Music Group (2007) 1 hour 54 minutes
NOTES: First-hand accounts of the studio’s history/rare performances and much more
DESCRIPTION: Willie Bryant is host
STARRING: Sarah Vaughn, Count Basie, Bill Bailey
DETAILS: Mill Creek Entertainment (1955) 70 minutes
NOTES: Also: Faye Adams, Nipsy Russell, Herb Jeffries, etc
DESCRIPTION: Hero and harrowing try to popularize trad jazz in their town
STARRING: Helen Shapiro, Craig Douglas
DETAILS: Amicus Productions (1962) 1 hour 18 minutes
NOTES: With Acker Bilk and Bob Wallis and his Storyville Jazzmen
DESCRIPTION: Promoter runs into Bill Haley and Comets and popularizes rock and roll
STARRING: Bill Haley, Alan Freed
DETAILS: Columbia Pictures (1956) 1 hour 17 minutes
NOTES: Also features the Platters and Freddie Bell and the Bellboys
DESCRIPTION: Willie Bryant is host
STARRING: Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Clovers, Big Joe Turner
DETAILS: Mill Creek Entertainment (1955) 75 minutes
NOTES: also: Ruth Brown, Nipsy Russell, etc.
DESCRIPTION: Young girl tries to raise money for dress for school dance
STARRING: Alan Freed, Tuesday Weld
DETAILS: Vanguard Productions (1956) 1 hour 25 minutes
NOTES: Features Chuck Berry, Flamingos, Moonglows, F. Lymon and Teenagers and more
DESCRIPTION: Brooklyn paint store clerk becomes king of the dance floor
STARRING: John Travolta
DETAILS: Paramount Pictures (1977) 1 hour 58 minutes
NOTES: Great soundtrack with Bee Gees and many more
DESCRIPTION: Bride-to-be whisked off to last fling beach party
STARRING: Phoebe Cates, Bridget Fonda
DETAILS: MGM 1989 1 hour 39 minutes
NOTES: Trip to Myrtle Beach with soundtrack of vintage oldies and new versions of hits
DESCRIPTION: The story of Motowns musicians, the Funk Brothers
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Artisan 2002 1 hour 50 minutes
NOTES: Lots of bonus features included.
DESCRIPTION: “The Wild and Wicked World of Brian Jones, Rolling Stones’ founder
STARRING: Leo Gregory, Paddy Constantine
DETAILS: Screen Media Films 2005 1 hour 37 minutes
NOTES:Unravels the mystery surrounding Jones’ deat
DESCRIPTION: Patsy Cline’s story
STARRING: Jessica Lange, Ed Harris
DETAILS: HBO 1999 1 hour 55 minutes
NOTES: Patsy Cline recordings used for soundtrack
DESCRIPTION: The overnight triumph of a rock band
STARRING: Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler
DETAILS: 20th Century-Fox 1996 1 hour 48 minutes
NOTES: Hanks writes, co-stars, and directs; great soundtrack of original musi
DESCRIPTION: Young man tries to persuade record company owning dad to sign rock acts
STARRING: William Reynolds, Andra Martin
DETAILS: Universal Interational 1958 1 hour 21 minutes
NOTES: Features Del Vikings, Diamonds, Fats Domino and more
DESCRIPTION: The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death.
STARRING: Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith
DETAILS: Columbia Pictures 1978 114 minutes
NOTES:Widescreen and full screen versions on the same disc.
DESCRIPTION: Bringing 60’s American soul music to 1980’s Dublin, Ireland
STARRING: Robert Arkins, Micahel Aherne
DETAILS: Twentieth Century Fox 1991 118 minutes
NOTES: The travails of Jimmy Rabbitte to form the “World’s Hardest Working Band,” The Commitments, and bring soul music to the people of Dublin, Ireland
DESCRIPTION: Glad All Over. 4 hours of star studded performances.
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Dave Clark International Productions 2014 2 hours
NOTES: Aired on PBS/Great Masterpieces. Interviews with: Paul McCartney, Elton John, Steve Van Zandt, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Gene Simmons, Whoopi Goldberg, Twiggy, more
DESCRIPTION: The story of the rise and fall of an African American vocal group
STARRING: Robert Townsend, Micahel Wright, Diahann Caroll
DETAILS: Twentieth Century Fox 1991 121 minutes
NOTES: Lots of bonus features included.
DESCRIPTION: A mobster tries to make his girlfriend a singing star
STARRING: Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell
DETAILS: 20th Century-Fox 1956 1 hour 39 minutes
NOTES: Features Fats Domino, Little Richard, Gene Vincent and many more
DESCRIPTION: 10 Titanic Hours of the Greatist Rock Extravaganza Ever.
STARRING: Too numerous to mention!
DETAILS: Warner Brothers (1995) 578 minutes
NOTES: 10 discs. Aired on PBS. Contains booklet. There are five, two hour repackaged versions of this set.
DESCRIPTION: Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian
STARRING: Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh
DETAILS: MGM 1980 1 hour 50 minutes
NOTES: Publicity for this picture described it as “the flip side of Grease”.
DESCRIPTION: They Had All the Moves. Loosely based on the life of Philadelphia radio DJ Jerry Blavett
STARRING: Donovan Leitch Jr., Joe Pantoliano
DETAILS: Orion Pictures 1988 95 minutes
NOTES: It’s 1965 Philadelphia. Perry Parker’s Dance Party, a locally produced TV show featuring the day’s hit parade, is popular amongst teenagers. (Loosely based on Jerry Blavat’s life.)
DESCRIPTION: Story of a Janis Joplin-like rock star-her success and downfall
STARRING: Bette Midler, Alan Bates
DETAILS: 20th Century-Fox 1979 125 minutes
NOTES: Electrifying musical numbers
DESCRIPTION: The Unforgettable Story of One of Motown’s Hottest Acts
STARRING: Terron Brooks, Christian Payton
DETAILS: Artisan 1998 2 hours 30 minutes
NOTES: Excellent soundtrack with eight Temptations’ recordings
DESCRIPTION: Fall of 1963: trials and tribulations of a gang called the Wanderers
STARRING: Ken Wahl, Karen Allen
DETAILS: Warner Brothers (1979) 1 hour 57 minutes
NOTES: Has a good golden oldies soundtrack
DESCRIPTION: The ABBA story Documentary
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Polydor 1999 1 hour 31 minutes
NOTES: Members talk about their 25 year journey; bonus footage not shown on TV
DESCRIPTION: L.A. session musicians who backed numerous legendary artists in the 60’s/70’s
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Lunchbox Entertainment (2008) 1 hour 41 minutes
NOTES: Centered around interviews with four of the Wrecking Crew. Numerous artist and musicians interviewed. Came out in 2015 via Jumpstarter.
DESCRIPTION: Johnny Cash’s story including his relationship with June Carter
STARRING: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon
DETAILS: 20th Century-Fox 2006 2 hours 16 minutes
NOTES: The stars did their own singing
DESCRIPTION: Three women claim the royalties from Frankie Lymon’s music
STARRING: Halle Berry, Vivica Fox
DETAILS: Warner Brothers (1998) 1 hour 56 minutes
NOTES: Chronicles Lymon’s rags-to-riches-to-ruin life story; soundtrack of over 30 tunes
DESCRIPTION: Singer-songwriter who arrives in Hollywood gets the inside scoop on the music industry.
STARRING: Arch Hall Sr and Jr, Carolyn Brandy and other “B” movie stars
DETAILS: Fairway Internationla Pictures 1962 93 minutes
NOTES: “He was a country boy but he played the wildest strings in this mad-mad town.
DESCRIPTION: 3 Days of Peace & Music. The Director’s Cut!
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Warner Brothers 1969 225 minutes
NOTES: The 1994 film chronicle of the legendary 1969 music festival.
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DESCRIPTION: Australian Singing Group does their all MOTOWN show
STARRING: Human Nature
DETAILS: Universal Music 2011 length Not Listed
NOTES: interviews with Smokey Robinson, Holland, Dozier, Holland
DESCRIPTION: Many Roles. Many Lives. One Fascinating Man.
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Warner Brothers (1990) 115 minutes
NOTES: A unique look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer and producer offers a collage of memories, sounds and intimate interviews with musical greats in a rousing showcase.
DESCRIPTION: Music of New Orleans–rock, rhythm, and jazz performances
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Sony Pictures 2005 1 hour 50 minutes
NOTES: Allen Toussant, Aaron Nevile, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, Irma Thomas, Lloyd Price, Nevile Bros, many more!
DESCRIPTION: Recorded Live on October 18, 2002 at the Lancaster Host Resort
STARRING: Concert Video
DETAILS: (Done in-house) (2002)
NOTES: Vernon Kiehl was the sound engineer. 4 disc set.
DESCRIPTION: Class Act featuring Rita salutes the Magnificient Men
STARRING: Concert Video
DETAILS: One More Time Prod (2009) length Not Listed
NOTES: Concert footage from the Whitaker Center, Harrisburg from November 3, 2007 performance.
DESCRIPTION: Tracks the brief reign of pivotal ’60s psychedelic rock group Big Bro & Holding Co
STARRING: Big Brother & the Holding Company w Janis Joplin
DETAILS: Eagle Media (2001) 148 minutes
NOTES: Includes rare video clips from Generation Club, as well as Monterey Pop Festival, etc. Bonus features too.
DESCRIPTION: A Celebration of Soul
STARRING: Concert Video
DETAILS: Miramax Films (1993) 96 minutes
NOTES: Jerry Butler, Chi-Lites, Isaac Hayes, Sam Moore, Ann Peebles, Wilson Pickett, Caral Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Mary Wilson
DESCRIPTION: Volume Two. 37 performances
STARRING: Concert Video
DETAILS: Gabriel Productions (2007) Not Listed
NOTES: Jay & the Techniques, Jimmy Clanton, Sandy Posey, Clifford Curry, Joanie Sommers, more
DESCRIPTION: Definitive Performances 1963 – 1987
STARRING: Smokey Robinson and Miracles
DETAILS: Universal Music (2006) 150 minutes
NOTES: 14 full length performances with interviews with group members
DESCRIPTION: Live in Norway April 7, 1967
STARRING: Concert Video
DETAILS: Concord Music Group (2007) 75 minutes
NOTES: Booker T & MGs, Mar-Keys, Arthur Conley, Eddie Floyd, Sam and Dave and Otis Redding
DESCRIPTION: 1960’s teen dance TV program from CKLW-TV Windsor, Ontario (Detroit metro)
STARRING: Various Artists including Mag Men
DETAILS: Four Star Entertainment (1966) Length Not Listed
NOTES: TV footage from September 10th, 17th and December 24, 1966
DESCRIPTION: Teenage Awards Music International. The first concert movie of the rock era.
STARRING: Various Artists
DETAILS: Shout Factory (1964) 112 minutes
NOTES: An unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s – representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit – packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans.
DESCRIPTION: Definitive Performances 1965 – 1972
STARRING: Temptations
DETAILS: Universal Music (2006) Length Not Listed
NOTES: 16 full length performances plus interviews with Otis Williams
DESCRIPTION: performances from 35 years of Soul Train
STARRING: Various Artists
DETAILS: Time Life (2010) 180 minutes
NOTES: over 65 minutes of inteviews with Don Cornelius
DESCRIPTION: Concert by Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Donald Fagen
STARRING: Michael McDonald, Donald Fagan and Boz Scaggs
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DESCRIPTION: presented by the William Penn Senior High School Class of 1966 15 songs by the Del-Chords
STARRING: In-house
DETAILS: (2008) Length Not Listed
NOTES: Narrated by Buddy King at Sovereign Bank Stadium, October 18, 2008.
DESCRIPTION: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Topics Entertainment (2012) 90 minutes
NOTES: Hear from radio stars and watch historic footage of this documentary that aired on PBS.
DESCRIPTION: The Alan Freed Story (TV movie)
STARRING: Judd Nelson, Paula Abdul
DETAILS: Eagle Media (1999) 88 minutes
NOTES: Freed was a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, who discovered how amazing R&B or Rhythm & Blues is, however, the music is considered to be “BLACK” music. So, most radio stations won’t play it.
DESCRIPTION: Rebellious deejays play censored rock on a pirate radio station afloat
STARRING: P. S. Hoffman, Rhys Ifans
DETAILS: Universal (2009) 1 hour 57 minute
NOTES: From the creator of Love Actually and Notting Hill
DESCRIPTION: The Rise and Fall of the Big 8
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Markham Street Films 2005 72 minutes
NOTES: A fascinating inside look at CKLW-AM, Windsor, Ontario a powerhouse radio staion in its day.
DESCRIPTION: Rock ‘n’ Roll DJ’s of the ’50s and ’60s hosted by Cousin Bruce Morrow
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Rhino Home Video (1991) 55 minutes
NOTES: Narrated by Bobby Jay. Version lised in on VHS. Do not know if a DVD exists.
DESCRIPTION: Payola in the music industry
STARRING: Documentary
DETAILS: Character Driven Productions
NOTES: Covers the years 1952 – 1953
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