Rocking The Tube
When The Doors Defied Ed Sullivan
When Jim Morrison and the band appeared on the popular show they were asked not to sing the word ‘higher.’ Now we know what they were asked to sing instead.
Read MoreWhen John Lennon and Yoko Ono Helped Jerry Lewis
This actually happened, and we have the video to prove it. In 1972, the most famous couple in rock did their part to raise money for “Jerry’s kids.”
Read More1978 Rock Songs: AXS TV’s ‘The Top 10 Revealed’
The series counts down 10 great rock songs of the year, including favorites by Foreigner, Eddie Money, the Stones and Van Halen
Read MoreRemember Ronco’s ‘Mr. Microphone’ Gadget?
If you were watching TV in the ’70s and ’80s, TV ads and infomercials for Ron Popeil’s gadgets for his Ronco products were everywhere
Read MoreSNL’s Celebrity ‘Jeopardy’ With ‘Sean Connery’ and ‘Burt Reynolds’
The sketch comedy series has had dozens of popular recurring skits. Will Ferrell plays it straight as Alex Trebek, who’s tormented by his celebrity guests, usually Darrell Hammond’s Sean Connery
Read MoreWhen Live Aid Rocked the Planet
We recap the biggest charity concert in music history, where dozens of stars performed in London and Philadelphia for a massive worldwide TV audience in 1985
Read MoreEd Sullivan Show: Comedy Legends Showcase
The host provided a forum for the biggest names in comedy every Sunday night. Watch some classic routines from Rodney, Joan, Carlin, and other legends
Read MoreOlivia, Andy Gibb and ABBA Sing in 1978 Jam Session
The stars performed many pop classics together along with some of their own hits during the May 1978 ABC TV special, Olivia
Read MoreRemembering ‘The Midnight Special’: Rock Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade and was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform
Read MoreRemember K-Tel’s ‘As Advertised on TV’ Compilation Albums?
With his invention of the compilation album, entrepreneur Philip Kives revolutionized the marketing and sales of recorded music
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