Dick Cavett Show-Rock Icons DVD

The Dick Cavett Show gave the Woodstock Generation a reason to stay up late.

When Dick Cavett joined the late-night talk show parade in 1969, his intelligent wit pumped a much-needed breath of fresh air into the format. The show offered guests a forum for controversial opinions and didn't shy away from an occasional debate about women's liberation or the war in Vietnam. The Dick Cavett Show also became the light-night home of rock 'n' roll, with a guest list that reads likes a who's who of the era's top performers.

Featuring

David Bowie

David Crosby

George Harrison

Jefferson Airplane

Janis Joplin

Joni Mitchell

Ravi Shankar

Paul Simon

Sly And The Family Stone

Stephen Stills

Stevie Wonder

Gary Wright

Editor's Note

While its ratings never matched those of Johnny Carson's THE TONIGHT SHOW, Dick Cavett's 1960s and '70s late-night talk show retains an esteemed spot in the annals of television history for its host's intelligent interview style and historic guest appearances by some of the greatest rock musicians of the era. ROCK ICONS presents a collection of 10 episodes featuring THE DICK CAVETT SHOW's most memorable musical moments, including interviews and performances from George Harrison, Paul Simon, Ravi Shankar, Sly and the Family Stone, and many more. Highlights include a 20-year-old Steve Wonder performing "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" just days after the song's release; a rare TV interview with David Bowie, who performs "Young Americans" with Luther Vandross on backup vocals and David Sanborn on saxophone; three appearances by Janis Joplin, including one with movie star Gloria Swanson and another just two months prior to her death; and a historic episode with David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Jefferson Airplane, and Joni Mitchell recorded the day after Woodstock.

Features

DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, Dolby Digital Mono, Interview, Theatrical Trailer

Technical Info

Release Information
	Studio: Sony
	Release Date: 7/3/2012
	Running Time: 565 minutes
	Original Release Date: 1969
	Catalog ID: 33030
	UPC: 00826663303094
	Number of Discs: 3
Audio & Video
	Original Language: English
	Available Audio Tracks: English
	Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
	Standard 1.33:1 [4:3]

Cast & Crew

	Janis Joplin - Featuring
	Jefferson Airplane - Featuring
	Joni Mitchell - Featuring

Professional Reviews

Mojo
"[Q]uasi-hipster Cavett took rock seriously and often devoted entire programmes to top stars of the day..." 08/01/2005 p.133

Entertainment Weekly
"[The] performances soar, like Joni Mitchell's a cappella 'Fiddle and the Drum' and Bowie's 'Young Americans' soul shtick." 08/26/2005 p.49

Sight and Sound
"[Cavett] provided a younger and more cerebral alternative to the raucous, Vegas-styled jaw session on the other two networks. Cavett hosted with style, intelligence and decorum..." 11/01/2005 p.87

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Dick Cavett Show-Rock Icons (1969)

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