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Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites

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SNL’s Classic Landshark Sketch, From 1st Season

In just its 4th episode, the comedy series was already a “water cooler” program. With guest host Candice Bergen, it skewered the year’s #1 blockbuster

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Warren Zevon’s Final Letterman Appearance

The singer-songwriter was a frequent guest on Letterman’s late night program, even subbing for bandleader Paul Shaffer on occasion. He was the sole guest on his final appearance

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Dick Clark Interviews Jefferson Airplane on ‘Bandstand’

In between songs in a 1967 appearance on American Bandstand, “America’s oldest teenager” asks some probing questions about hippies and the counterculture.

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TV’s Mannix Meets Buffalo Springfield

Mike Connors played a square-jawed private eye for 8 seasons on the detective series. One day, his character walks into a nightclub and there’s Buffalo Springfield!

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Muhammad Ali, Clint Eastwood TV Appearance

Two major icons were guests on a 1969 taping of The David Frost Show. The strange bedfellows clearly enjoyed a mutual admiration.

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Bowie and Mercury’s Isolated Vocals on ‘Under Pressure’

Listen to two titans of British rock without the familiar bassline and finger snaps. The 1981 song, which reached #1 in the U.K., wasn’t a U.S. hit.

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When Frank Zappa Sat in With Pink Floyd

October 1969: The eclectic L.A. genius is in Belgium for a rock festival and he feels like jamming. Pink Floyd invites him to sit in. Watch what happens.

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Chicago, Notre Dame Marching Band Enjoy a Day in the Park

It was a beautiful Saturday in the Park for the Fighting Irish as they routed arch rivals the USC Trojans. See why two beloved bands came together that day.