Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
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| Don Kirshner's Rock Concert | |
|---|---|
| Genre | music variety show |
| Creator(s) | Don Kirshner |
| Starring | various |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of episodes | 230[2] |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Don Kirshner |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Syndicated |
| Original run | September 1, 1973[1] – 1981 |
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| TV.com summary | |
Don Kirshner's Rock Concert was a television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Don Kirshner and syndicated to television stations. It premiered on September 1, 1973; its last episode was in 1981[3].
The program featured many of the popular performers of the day during its run. Some notable guests included the Eagles, Foghat, and The Allman Brothers Band.
The show was hosted by Kirshner up till the last season. His on-air delivery was described as flat by viewers; Paul Shaffer would often lampoon him in a convincing impersonation on Saturday Night Live. In its final season, the show was hosted by Kirshner's son and daughter.
The show was noted for featuring musical acts performing live, which was unique since most television appearances during the era showed performers lip-synching to prerecorded music. The series also occasionally aired vintage footage of older acts (such as Bill Haley & His Comets).
[edit] References
General refererence:
- McNeil, Alexander M. (1980) Total Television, New York: Penguin Books, Ltd. ISBN 0-14-004911-8
Specific references:
- ^ http://www.tv.com/the-midnight-special/show/2974/summary.html&full_summary=1 TV.com detailed summary]
- ^ Rock Concert is bought by Historic Films, a 2001 Historic Films Library article]]
- ^ http://www.tv.com/don-kirshners-rock-concert/show/22405/summary.html (TV.com page)
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