Rocking The Tube

‘Shindig!’ Remembering the Trailblazing Rock TV Program and Producer Jack Good

The program featured all of the hitmakers of the day, from the Beatles and Stones to the Beach Boys and the Supremes.

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SNL Salutes Alex Trebek, Sean Connery in Classic ‘Jeopardy’ Sketches

Will Ferrell and Darrell Hammond brilliantly portrayed the two stars in a series of sketches, with the latter, as Connery, tormenting the game show host

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When Johnny Cash Sang With the Monkees

He was 37 years old when he first starred on his own music variety TV series. Early on, he was joined by Dolenz, Jones and Nesmith on a good-humored segment.

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Olivia, 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.

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‘One Toke Over the Line’ on ‘Lawrence Welk’—Huh?

In what has to be one of the most surreal moments on TV, the song was interpreted for viewers of a show that had no idea what a toke was.

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Seems Like Yesterday: The Beatles Invade North America in 1964

It was over 60+ years ago that the Beatles first visited North America. Several insiders remember their impact.

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The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: Landmark TV

The comedy-musical duo’s popular variety show was a great showcase for rock acts. But many of the sketches proved too controversial for the CBS sensors

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‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ Clips Hit Another Milestone

Through 2023, the “really big show” has amassed more than 2 billion views across all streaming channels

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When Frank Sinatra Joined the Fifth Dimension

Frank Sinatra did not love rock music, but for his 1968 TV special he sang along with soul-pop hitmakers the Fifth Dimension and fit right in.

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‘Ed Sullivan Show’: Some Legendary Music Clips

Decades after the landmark program ended its run, performances of recording artists, Broadway stars, comedians, and more are being made available.

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