Classic Videos
Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites
Remembering Austin Powers’ ‘Mini-Me,’ Verne Troyer
The 2 ft. 8 in. actor was born with a genetic disorder known as achondroplasia dwarfism. He made his – mostly silent – mark in the film series
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Cheech & Chong’s Classic ‘Up in Smoke’
The ultimate stoner comedy film was released in 1978 on a shoestring budget. It was a huge hit, becoming the year’s #15 high-est grossing movie
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Norman Greenbaum: Spirit In The Sky
Here’s the backstory about Norman Greenbaum’s unlikely 1969 hit, which has enjoyed a life of its own on the radio, in movies and numerous TV commercials
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1979’s ’10’ Movie: Does it Hold Up?
The 1979 romantic comedy about a man going through a midlife crisis provided breakout roles for both Dudley Moore and Bo Derek
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Gerry Rafferty, ‘Baker Street,’ and That Sax Solo!
The smash hit was written while its author was hanging out in a flat in London, trying to escape from frustrating legal proceedings.
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The Poseidon Adventure: Hell, Upside Down
The 1970s delivered lots of disaster films. The best of the bunch might be this 1972 movie, produced by the so-called “Master of Disaster,” on a tiny budget
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Watch Dave Edmunds’ Final Performance
The Welsh-born singer-guitarist has only performed and recorded sporadically over the past decade. Watch him onstage with his good friend Brian Setzer
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Don Adams: The Smart-est Secret Agent of the ’60s
The decade’s movie and TV screens were filled with spy stories. A spoof of the genre remains a classic, thanks to its bumbling character, Maxwell Smart
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SNL’s Underrated ‘Loud Family’: Sketch
The late night program was clicking in Season 4. With 22-year-old Carrie Fisher as guest host, the series made a clever parody of a PBS reality series
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1965 NME Concert: Beatles, Stones, Kinks + more
Our Classic Video is like your own time machine with an incredible lineup of British Invasion acts performing at one concert
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