Classic Videos

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

Stephen Bishop: ‘Charming Guy With Guitar’ in ‘Animal House’

The singer-songwriter, well known for his hit, “On and On,” was also in a memorable scene with John Belushi in National Lampoon’s Animal House

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Don Rickles, Frank Sinatra on ‘The Tonight Show’

“Mr. Warmth” appeared on Johnny Carson’s late night program over one hundred times. One such night was in 1976, when he made an unannounced visit

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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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When Elton John Surprised at ‘The Lion King’ Anniversary Show

The stats for the long-running musical smash are staggering. For the 20th anniversary of its Broadway run, the audience was treated to a special guest performance

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Trinity Boys Choir, String Quartet Perform ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

A stunning interpretation of the Queen classic combines the band’s 1975 live performance of the song with the Trinity Boys Choir and a string quartet from the Royal Academy of Music

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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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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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