Rocking The Tube
‘Sunday Best’: A Documentary Portrays Ed Sullivan as Unlikely Civil Rights Hero
“For us, being on the show was such a great honor, because we were there to see the world changing.”—The Supremes’ Mary Wilson
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Remember 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.
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SNL’s ‘Wayne’s World’ Sketches: ‘We’re Not Worthy!’
It’s notoriously difficult for a non-regular to get a skit on the show but the likable Mike Myers was able to make an immediate impact.
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When TV’s Gomer Pyle Sang ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’
Actor/singer Jim Nabors introduced the character on “The Andy Griffith Show” and then enjoyed further success in a spinoff—and on the album chart.
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Watch the Edgar Winter Group’s Epic Performance of ‘Frankenstein’ on ‘The Midnight Special’
The #1 instrumental hit almost never was. Its title derives from how the final song was spliced together. Check out the great video…
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Time Capsule: MTV Talks to Teens at Tower Records in 1994
MTV Music News asks a bunch of teenagers what albums they’re interested in.
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Genesis on ‘The Midnight Special’ With Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins Will Blow Your Mind
An official YouTube Channel has been created for the legendary late-night TV show with restored performances.
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When Regis Philbin Had the First Big Winner on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
When the reality series made its premiere on August 16, 1999, it was as a two-week summer program for ABC. Its success was largely due to its affable host
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When Paul McCartney Brought Johnny Carson a Birthday Cake
In 1968, Lennon and McCartney famously appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson but its host wasn’t there. Sixteen years later, Paul finally met Johnny.
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The Bee Gees and Chuck Berry Performing “Reelin’ and Rockin'” Is What You Need
The fabulous clip aired on The Midnight Special in 1973. The legendary late-night TV series finally has its own YouTube channel
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