Prince

Prince

Born: June 7, 1958
Died: April 21, 2016
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer, filmmaker and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists, "the most influential artists of the rock & roll era".

Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. at the age of 18, and released his debut album For You in 1978. His 1979 album Prince went platinum, and his next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as the Revolution and released Purple Rain, the soundtrack album to his eponymous 1984 film debut. It quickly became his most critically and commercially successful release, spending 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 and selling over 20 million units worldwide. After releasing the albums Around the World in a Day (1985) and Parade (1986), The Revolution disbanded, and Prince released the double album Sign o' the Times (1987) as a solo artist. He released three more solo albums before debuting the New Power Generation band in 1991.

In 1993, while in a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., he changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol also known as the "Love Symbol", and began releasing new albums at a faster pace to remove himself from contractual obligations. He released five records between 1994 and 1996 before signing with Arista Records in 1998. In 2000, he began referring to himself as "Prince" again. He released 16 albums after that, including the platinum-selling Musicology (2004). His final album, Hit n Run Phase Two, was first released on the Tidal streaming service on December 12, 2015. Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57.

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Movies for Prince...

The Greatest Night in Pop
Title: The Greatest Night in Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 19, 2024
Type: Movie
In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for the most star-studded recording session in history. This is the untold story of the legendary global pop song “We Are the World” — which very nearly didn’t happen.
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Prince & The New Power Generation: Live At Glam Slam 1992
Title: Prince & The New Power Generation: Live At Glam Slam 1992
Released: October 27, 2023
Type: Movie
A Never-Before-Released Live Recording By Prince & The New Power Generation Recorded At Prince’s Glam Slam Nightclub On January 11, 1992. Included with the Prince Diamond & Pearls Super Deluxe 7CD & Blu-Ray box-set. The show was completely unannounced and included the first live performances of Thunder, Willing And Able, The Sacrifice Of Victor, Sexy M.F. and Insatiable. The whole show was professionally filmed in a spur of the moment request by Prince and a hastily scrambled film crew, led by Scott McCullough and Sotera Tschetter
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TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets
Title: TMZ Presents Prince Fatal Secrets
Character: Himself (Archive Footage)
Released: September 23, 2022
Type: Movie
TMZ broke the news of Prince's death and the real story behind his emergency plane landing six days prior to his death. Now in a new documentary "TMZ Presents - Prince: Fatal Secrets," streaming on Tubi Friday September 23, the news outlet explores the pop star's private struggles in contrast with the iconic public image we all know and love.
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George Michael: Freedom Uncut
Title: George Michael: Freedom Uncut
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 16, 2022
Type: Movie
Freedom Uncut chronicles the tumultuous — yet creatively fruitful — period of George Michael’s life and career following the release of his 1987 solo debut, Faith, then through the creation and release of his 1990 follow-up Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1. Along with documenting his creative efforts during this period, the doc will also explore his relationship with Anselmo Feleppa — who died from AIDS-related complications — as well as the death of Michael’s mother.
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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Title: Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 10, 2020
Type: Movie
The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ever graced the venue.
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Prince: The Peach and Black Times
Title: Prince: The Peach and Black Times
Character: Self
Released: September 13, 2019
Type: Movie
Documentary featuring Dr. Fink (keyboards), Susan Rogers (sound engineer), Steve Purcell (editor), Leroy Bennett (stage and lighting design), Gert de Bruijn & Michiel Hoogeboezom (sound engineers), Dave Rusan (Rusan Guitarworks) and Edgar Kruize (author of ‘Prince: The Dutch Experience’).
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Title: Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Character: Self - Musician (archive footage)
Released: August 23, 2019
Type: Movie
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
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The Minnesota Sound
Title: The Minnesota Sound
Character: Self (Archival footage)
Released: April 18, 2019
Type: Movie
Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More
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The Last 24 hours: Prince
Title: The Last 24 hours: Prince
Released: February 26, 2019
Type: Movie
The world mourned the loss of one of it’s most innovative performers Prince, inApril 2016. While Prince’s official autopsy confirmed that the singer died from anoverdose of the painkiller fentanyl, investigators have still been looking to clear up some additional mysteries surrounding the case. We take a look into the last 24 hours of his death and look for the real answers as to what happened.
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Prince: Sexy Mother F*****
Title: Prince: Sexy Mother F*****
Character: Self - Musician (archive footage)
Released: July 20, 2018
Type: Movie
Genius composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor and all round high priest of cool. Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016), the Kid from Minneapolis, had an exceptional career in pop music pushing musical and gender boundaries.
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The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave
Title: The Prince Story: Icon, Genius... Slave
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: April 16, 2017
Type: Movie
A dramatization of the life of the acclaimed American musician, Prince, who died from an accidental overdose at the age of just 57 in 2016.
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Prince: Purple Reign
Title: Prince: Purple Reign
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 4, 2017
Type: Movie
In recent times, music lovers have been confounded with the tragic and shocking news that some of their most beloved stars had passed away in controversial circumstances. The music world has again been stunned by the sudden and tragic news that Prince, the legendary musician, died at his home in Minneapolis at the age of just 57, and it was recently confirmed the singer died of an opioid overdose. He was one of the most naturally gifted artists of all time, and also one of the most mysterious. In the Eighties, at a time when other megastars such as Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna, were delivering an album every three years or so, Prince remained prolific to an almost inhuman degree. A byproduct of his inexhaustible output was Prince's tendency toward wayward, self-indulgent career moves that sometimes alienated even his most ardent supporters.
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Night Flight: Born Again
Title: Night Flight: Born Again
Character: Self
Released: April 10, 2016
Type: Movie
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Brooklyn Vegan named “the most consistently weird and awesome thing on cable television in the ’80s.” This ‘Best Of’ episode features some of the most memorable moments of Night Flight's near-decade long run including restored interviews and segments from Kate Bush, New Wave Theatre, David Lynch, Prince, Wendy O Williams, Divine, Billy Idol, Johnny Rotten, and much more Night Flight treasures from the archive.
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Prince: Piano and a Microphone Tour
Title: Prince: Piano and a Microphone Tour
Character: Himself
Released: March 4, 2016
Type: Movie
This is fan footage from Prince’s Piano and Microphone Shows in Oakland, Atlanta and Australia. While the video and audio quality may be low, this is the only known footage of Prince's final tour.
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Mavis!
Title: Mavis!
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 15, 2015
Type: Movie
A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
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Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
Title: Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: July 8, 2014
Type: Movie
In the mid-1990s reports emerged that Prince had fallen into dispute with his record company. Having signed what was ostensibly a new, 100 million dollar contract just a couple of years before, Prince was now demanding - not unreasonably to most commentators - control of his masters and the freedom to release what he wanted when he wanted. After a bitter war of words, during which the star scrawled Slave across his cheek whenever he appeared in public and routinely dissed his label, the parties finally settled and Prince henceforth was free to take full control of his music and the way it was sold to consumers. Prince approached this task with devastating foresight as he routinely created new marketing concepts which, with time, became the norm across the music world.
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Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 3)
Title: Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 3)
Character: Himself
Released: July 15, 2013
Type: Movie
When Prince comes to the Montreux Jazz Festival, all bets are off. On his third visit to the Swiss Riviera for the 47th edition of the event, he was given carte blanche over three consecutive, sold-out evenings and appeared determined to cover as many bases as possible. The third concert saw the European debut of his all-girl rock band 3rdeyegirl and Prince closing out his final Montreux appearance with an inspired sampler set.
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Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 2)
Title: Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 2)
Character: Himself
Released: July 14, 2013
Type: Movie
When Prince comes to the Montreux Jazz Festival, all bets are off. On his third visit to the Swiss Riviera for the 47th edition of the event, he was given carte blanche over three consecutive, sold-out evenings and appeared determined to cover as many bases as possible. The second night featured more dance-centric set with songs like "Cool", "Let's Work" and "Partyup"
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Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 1)
Title: Prince: Montreux 2013 (Night 1)
Character: Himself
Released: July 13, 2013
Type: Movie
When Prince comes to the Montreux Jazz Festival, all bets are off. On his third visit to the Swiss Riviera for the 47th edition of the event, he was given carte blanche over three consecutive, sold-out evenings and appeared determined to cover as many bases as possible. The first concert saw the purple yoda attack new material and old classics. A spur of the moment performer who can turn on a dime, literally and metaphorically, he covered James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan before delivering an unscheduled second encore of "Purple Rain" in honor of the late Claude Nobs.
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Prince - 3 Nights, 3 Shows
Title: Prince - 3 Nights, 3 Shows
Released: July 13, 2013
Type: Movie
Three performances from Prince at the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival
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Prince: A Purple Reign
Title: Prince: A Purple Reign
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 25, 2011
Type: Movie
Part of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s, this documentary explores how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionized the perception of black music in the 1980s with worldwide hits such as "1999," "Kiss," "Raspberry Beret" and "Alphabet Street." He became a global sensation with the release of the Oscar-winning, semi-autobiographical movie "Purple Rain" in 1984, embarking on an incredible journey of musical self-discovery that continues to this day.
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Title: New Girl
Character: Prince
Released: September 20, 2011
Type: TV
Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.
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Prince: Budapest
Title: Prince: Budapest
Released: August 9, 2011
Type: Movie
Prince performs at Sziget Festival as part of his Welcome 2 America Euro Tour 2011.
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Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum
Title: Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum
Released: April 28, 2011
Type: Movie
This is Prince performing with his 2011-era lineup of the New Power Generation, including Shelby J., Liv Warfield, Elisa Fiorillo, and Morris Hayes, additional keyboardists Renato Neto and Cassandra O’Neal, bassist Ida Nielsen, drummer John Blackwell, and dancers Maya and Nandy McClean (The Twinz). Captured midway through his marathon “21 Nite Stand” on April 28, 2011 at The Forum in Inglewood, California, this performance documents the spontaneity and incendiary energy of that historic portion of the Welcome 2 America Tour!
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Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Title: Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
Character: Self
Released: December 29, 2010
Type: Movie
Prince at his best, performing all his mega hits, to a booked out Madison Square Garden in New York, on the 29th December 2010.
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Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
Title: Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: August 4, 2009
Type: Movie
This documentary explores the differences and similarities between music stars Michael Jackson and Prince.
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Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show)
Title: Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show)
Released: July 18, 2009
Type: Movie
The late show from 07/18/2007. Tracklist: 01. Prince Introduces Band Members 02. When Eye Lay My Hands On U 03. Stratus (Long Portion) 04. Drum Solo By John Blackwell 05. Stratus (Short Version) 06. All Shook Up [Elvis Presley] 07. Peach 08. Spanish Castle Magic 09. When You Were Mine 10. Little Red Corvette 11. Somewhere Here On Earth 12. She Spoke 2 Me 13. Eye Love U, But Eye Don’t Trust U Anymore 14. Love Like Jazz 15. All The Critics Love U In Montreux - Housequake 16. Break 17. In A Large Room With No Light 18. Purple Rain 19. Epilogue
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Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show)
Title: Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show)
Released: July 18, 2009
Type: Movie
The early show from 07/18/2009. Tracklist: 01. When Eye Lay My Hands On U 02. Little Red Corvette 03. Somewhere Here On Earth 04. When The Lights Go Down 05. Willing And Able 06. Eye Love U, But Eye Don’t Trust U Anymore 07. She Spoke 2 Me 08. Drum Solo By John Blackwel l 09. Love Like Jazz 10. All This Love 11. Empty Room 12. Elixer 13. In A Large Room With No Light 14. Curtain Call 15. Insatiable 16. Prince Introduces Band Members 17. Scandalous 18. The Beautiful Ones 19. Nothing Compares 2 U 20. Epilogue
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Prince: Montreux Like Jazz
Title: Prince: Montreux Like Jazz
Released: July 18, 2009
Type: Movie
A two-DVD set of Prince at the 2009 Montreux Jazz Festival that serves as a reminder for those that forgot, Prince is still one of, if not the, greatest live musician alive. This set captures both of the shows performed on July 18, 2009 in a stunning pro-shot video. The quality is good enough for an official release, of which one was talked about and planned before Prince once again dropped the ball on preserving his musical legacy. It's absolutely asinine that this was not released to the world, it's that good. So Prince once again misses out on giving his fans what they want and leaves it to the bootleggers to do it right.
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Prince: Club Nokia
Title: Prince: Club Nokia
Released: March 28, 2009
Type: Movie
The 3rd of three shows performed by Prince the night of March 28th 2009.
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Prince: 21 Nights in London
Title: Prince: 21 Nights in London
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 2008
Type: Movie
A documentary film about Prince's 21 Night Stand at the O2 Arena in London. England.
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Prince - The Glory Years
Title: Prince - The Glory Years
Character: Self
Released: April 8, 2008
Type: Movie
A documentary film that reviews and recaptures this golden decade and, with the aid of his friends, colleagues, fellow musicians and other notable contributors, helps discover why Prince Rogers Nelson simply stole the 80s as far as music was concerned. Includes classic Prince performances reassessed by a team of esteemed experts, with live and studio footage, brand new interviews with Prince's closest confidantes, and rare photographs.
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Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Title: Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 2005
Type: Movie
On the road documentary with Prince and the New Power Generation during their 2004 Musicology tour from the west coast Los Angeles' House of Blues to the east coast's Madison Square Garden in New York City with press stops along the way and behind the scenes concert footage.
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Prince: The Art of Musicology
Title: Prince: The Art of Musicology
Released: April 14, 2004
Type: Movie
Prince performs a live show at Webster Hall and conducts an interview on his 2004 comeback album Musicology.
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Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
Title: Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
Released: March 29, 2004
Type: Movie
Musicology Live 2004ever was a 2004 tour by Prince in North America to promote his Musicology album. The tour lasted from 27 March – 9 September 2004 and covered 96 dates throughout the United States and Canada, fetching a significant profit for Prince. It was attended by 1.47 million people in 2004, and was the top grossing tour of 2004 taking in $87.4 million Also, it involves Prince schooling people to back in the day music.This tour is also family-friendly along with the One Nite Alone...Tour. There are clean lyrics and no explicit ones.The tour is R&B themed along with soul, rock, funk, and pop. Rose Ann Dimalanta is also another touring keyboardist and vocalist for this tour. Candy Dulfer is also the comic foil for this tour though she plays saxophone and lends her vocal talents.
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Prince - Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Title: Prince - Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
Released: August 19, 2003
Type: Movie
Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas is a 2003 direct to video film of Prince in concert at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts. The concert was recorded December 12, 2002, and features several notable cover versions, an unreleased song and touches on some of his rarely performed backlog of material. Special guests included former band associates, Eric Leeds and Sheila E., funk legends Maceo Parker and Greg Boyer, as well as Nikka Costa. The soundcheck contains an excerpt of "The Rainbow Children" from the album of the same name and "Nagoya" from C-Note.
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Title: American Idol
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 11, 2002
Type: TV
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
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Prince: Rave un2 the Year 2000
Title: Prince: Rave un2 the Year 2000
Released: June 5, 2000
Type: Movie
"Rave un2 the year 2000" celebrates the joy of life as PRINCE performs music from his critically acclaimed album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, as well as selections from his vault of smash hits and pop classics. Filmed at Paisley Park Studio in Minneapolis, where a multi-piece band, including legendary bass player Larry Graham and members of the Family Stone, join Prince in this spectacular historic event. Special guests include Lenny Kravitz, Rosie Gaines, Maceo Parker George Clinton, Morris Day and The Time.
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Prince: Beautiful Strange
Title: Prince: Beautiful Strange
Character: Self
Released: August 28, 1998
Type: Movie
Listen to this intimate conversation between The Artist Formerly Known As Prince and Mel B. as they cover the subject of musical inspiration, freedom and influences. At home in his Paisley Park Studios, the Artist gives one of his most revealing interviews.
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State of Fear
Title: State of Fear
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
Seven hundred and seventy one words from Orwell, Chomsky, Shakespeare and others. Seven hundred and seventy one people off the street. A 15 minute meditation on Capitalism, Thought Control and the "Freedom" of Speech.
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Title: Muppets Tonight
Character: Himself
Released: March 8, 1996
Type: TV
Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater. It ran on ABC from 1996 to 1998 and reruns ran on Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002. As of 2013, it is the last television series to star The Muppets characters.
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Prince: Love 4 One Another
Title: Prince: Love 4 One Another
Released: January 27, 1996
Type: Movie
A television special produced for VH1
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Title: Die Harald Schmidt Show
Character: Self
Released: December 5, 1995
Type: TV
The Harald Schmidt Show is a German late night talk show hosted on Sky Deutschland by comedian Harald Schmidt. The show first aired from 5 December 1995 to 23 December 2003 on Sat.1. Schmidt then moved his show to Das Erste as Harald Schmidt and Schmidt & Pocher, but he returned to Sat.1 on 13 September 2011. After cancellation on Sat.1, the show continued on Sky Deutschland in September 2012.
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Title: The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 1995
Type: Movie
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Title: Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Released: September 8, 1994
Type: Movie
Available for The 1st Time! Exclusive footage taken from one of Prince and the N.P.G.'s infamous aftershow parties! Act II Aftershow - Bagley's Warehouse, London : 8th September 1993 (am)
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Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
Title: Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
Released: August 16, 1994
Type: Movie
In Egypt, princess Maytes father is assassinated by seven men, leaving her with the sacred three chains of gold. She decides to seek out the help of Prince in USA, and sends him a tape of her dancing. Prince immediately falls in love with her, but is frightened by the commitment. He tries to escape through having sex with others, but his heart isn't in it. His heart belongs to Mayte...
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Prince: The Beautiful Experience
Title: Prince: The Beautiful Experience
Released: February 12, 1994
Type: Movie
This promotional movie for 1-800-NEW-FUNK features a collection of unreleased music videos and live performances from the artist.
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3 Chains o' Gold
Title: 3 Chains o' Gold
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1994
Type: Movie
In Egypt, princess Mayte's father is assassinated by 7 men, leaving her with the sacred three chains of gold. She decides to seek out the help of Prince in USA, and sends him a tape of her dancing.
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Prince: The Hits Collection
Title: Prince: The Hits Collection
Released: December 14, 1993
Type: Movie
The Hits Collection is a collection of music videos released in 1993 to accompany the Prince's greatest hits collection, The Hits/The B-Sides. Being a single VHS cassette/DVD, the collection is only an hour long and excludes many tracks from the audio release
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Title: Late Show with David Letterman
Released: August 30, 1993
Type: TV
Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.
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Prince: The Undertaker
Title: Prince: The Undertaker
Released: June 14, 1993
Type: Movie
This recording was made in a continuous single live-in-the-studio pass in collaboration with NPG drummer Michael Bland and bassist Sonny T. Prince originally intended to give this live CD away free with 1,000 copies of Guitar Player magazine in 1994, but he was reportedly barred by Warner Bros. from doing so. A video recording of the performance was released in Europe (on VHS and Laserdisc) with small edits throughout the performance and "Dolphin" replaced by the audio track from the official video of the song from The Gold Experience.
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Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Title: Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Released: December 19, 1992
Type: Movie
An ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992
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Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I
Title: Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I
Character: himself
Released: December 18, 1992
Type: Movie
Prince And The New Power Generation: Act I is the first part of a two-day US TV-special broadcast by ABC on 18 December 1992. The show was produced by Paisley Park Enterprises and broadcast as part of the ABC In Concert '91 series, followed by the The Ryde Dyvine TV-special on 19 December 1992. Act I is part documentary, part 'rock soap opera' and part video compilation. Like the 3 Chains O’ Gold home video released in 1994, it centers around the story of the 0(+> album, with some footage overlapping. Between (and through) the music videos for 2 Whom It May Concern, My Name Is Prince, Love 2 The 9’s, The Morning Papers, The Continental, Damn U and 7 the story is that of Prince slowly, but surely, falling in love with ‘princess Mayte'.
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Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
Title: Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
Released: October 6, 1992
Type: Movie
Prince and the new power generation music video
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Prince: Unauthorized
Title: Prince: Unauthorized
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: August 14, 1992
Type: Movie
The people usually left in a superstar’s wake — first managers, original band members, childhood friends — are good sources for two things: rare memorabilia and dirt. Unfortunately Prince: Unauthorized provides neither. This 50-minute documentary about Prince’s early years in Minneapolis tries to dissect the man by examining the boy. But though the filmmakers have excavated relatives, mentors, and grainy black-and-white photos of His Royal Badness sporting an outsize Afro, not one offers much insight into what makes this one-man music industry tick.
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
Title: Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
Released: June 16, 1992
Type: Movie
The full length music video film for Sexy MF
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Title: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Released: May 25, 1992
Type: TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that initially aired from May 25, 1992 to May 29, 2009, and resumed production on March 1, 2010. The fourth incarnation of the Tonight Show franchise made its debut on May 25, 1992, three days following Johnny Carson's retirement as host of the program. The program originates from NBC Studios in Burbank, California, and is broadcast Monday through Friday at 11:35 PM in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. Unlike Carson or his predecessor Jack Paar, Leno only once utilized a guest host, preferring to host the series by himself. On April 26, 1999, the show began broadcasting in 1080i HDTV, becoming the first American nightly talk show to be shot in high definition. The show is shot in 16:9 aspect ratio. The series, which followed the same basic format as that of his predecessors, ran until May 29, 2009, after which Leno was succeeded by Conan O'Brien. NBC signed Leno to a new deal for a nightly talk show in the 10:00 pm ET timeslot. The primetime series, titled The Jay Leno Show, debuted on September 14, 2009, following a similar format to the Leno incarnation of Tonight.
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Prince & The New Power Generation - Live at Glam Slam - January 11, 1992
Title: Prince & The New Power Generation - Live at Glam Slam - January 11, 1992
Character: Self
Released: January 11, 1992
Type: Movie
Organized and recorded on very short notice, Live At Glam Slam provides fans with the opportunity to experience Prince and the NPG at the peak of their powers. Arranged to preview the Diamonds And Pearls Tour, this intimate January 11th performance finds Prince & The New Power Generation tearing through songs from the recently released Diamonds And Pearls album at breakneck pace.
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
Title: Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
Released: September 10, 1991
Type: Movie
A collection of music videos from Prince and the New Power Generation
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Graffiti Bridge
Title: Graffiti Bridge
Character: The Kid
Released: November 2, 1990
Type: Movie
It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid. And where he goes , there's music! With Thieves in the Temple, New Power Generation, Elephants and Flowers and more red-hot Prince tunes from the Platinum-selling Graffiti Bridge soundtrack. What time is it? Party time! Morris Day and the Time play Release It, Shake! and more. And you'll also see and hear George Clinton, Tevin Campbell, Robin Power, Mavis Staples and other hot performers, too. Graffiti Bridge is where the movie meets the music. Cross over on it now.
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Prince in Japan '90
Title: Prince in Japan '90
Released: August 31, 1990
Type: Movie
Prince performs live at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on August 31, 1990. Originally broadcast on Japanese television.
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Prince in Tokyo '90 Nude Tour
Title: Prince in Tokyo '90 Nude Tour
Character: Himself
Released: August 31, 1990
Type: Movie
Prince Live - Nude Tour '90 - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo - 31st August 1990 Includes footage of Nude sound check, travelling and backstage.
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Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990
Title: Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990
Released: July 29, 1990
Type: Movie
Prince concert at Estadio Santa María del Mar, La Coruña, Spain on 29 July 1990 for the Nude Tour.
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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Title: Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Character: Self - Performer
Released: September 24, 1989
Type: Movie
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past 15 years.
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Batdance
Title: Batdance
Released: June 20, 1989
Type: Movie
A promotional video for Prince's #1 1989 hit single "Batdance."
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Title: The Arsenio Hall Show
Released: January 3, 1989
Type: TV
The Arsenio Hall Show aired in syndication from January 3, 1989 to May 27, 1994. The show was created and hosted by comedian and actor Arsenio Hall, who had previously hosted The Late Show for Fox television.
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Prince: Musical Portrait
Title: Prince: Musical Portrait
Released: January 1, 1989
Type: Movie
A short documentary about the musician Prince. Features interviews with Eric Clapton, George Clinton, Terence Trent D'arby, Quincy Jones, Little Richard, Randy Newman and Miles Davis.
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Prince: Lovesexy Live
Title: Prince: Lovesexy Live
Released: September 9, 1988
Type: Movie
Lovesexy Live was the fifth Prince home video to be released and second live concert released on Home Video format. It was first released on 2 cassettes under the name of "Lovesexy Live 1" and "Lovesexy Live 2" in Europe. Confusingly Vol.1 contained the latter part of the concert, while Vol.2 contained the first part. The concert was later re-released as Lovesexy Live on one cassette (of 127 minutes) and on laserdisc.
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Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Title: Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 1987
Type: Movie
Prince’s final performance of the Sign O’ The Times Tour stage show and his only on-stage collaboration with jazz legend Miles Davis.
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Prince: Sign O' the Times
Title: Prince: Sign O' the Times
Character: Himself
Released: November 20, 1987
Type: Movie
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).
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Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
Title: Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium
Released: March 21, 1987
Type: Movie
A one-off performance recorded live at Paisley Park during rehearsals for the Sign O The Times Tour, March 21st 1987.
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Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm
Title: Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm
Released: August 22, 1986
Type: Movie
Parade Tour live at Isstadion, Stockholm on August 22nd 1986.
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Under the Cherry Moon
Title: Under the Cherry Moon
Character: Christopher Tracy
Released: July 2, 1986
Type: Movie
Two friends from Miami are in the French Riviera enjoying life by scamming money off of rich women. One day, they read about a young woman set to inherit $50 million from her father. At first, Tricky has Christopher Tracy talked into romancing her for her money, but in getting to know her, Christopher falls in love with her. This love comes between the brothers, and Tricky tells about the plan.
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Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
Title: Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE
Released: June 7, 1986
Type: Movie
On June 7th, 1986, Prince celebrated his 28th birthday by performing for a packed crowd at Detroit’s Cobo Arena. The show was filmed and edited for later broadcast in Europe and Japan as promotion for his then-forthcoming 1986 Parade tour, which hit eight countries in less than a month. The Parade tour never officially hit the United States, with Prince deciding to test the show out on audiences in a handful of cities across the country before taking it abroad. Fortunately, videotapes of the Detroit show have been circulating amongst hardcore Prince collectors for years and have found their way onto the internet so you can witness what was arguably Prince’s funkiest tour to date.
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Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
Title: Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600
Released: March 8, 1986
Type: Movie
A performance from Sheila E. filmed live at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Featuring a special appearance by Prince and the Revolution.
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Prince and the Revolution: Live
Title: Prince and the Revolution: Live
Released: March 29, 1985
Type: Movie
“Prince and the Revolution: Live” is a legendary concert filmed toward the end of Prince's “Purple Rain” tour in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985. The performance has Prince at the height of his powers, backed by the classic Revolution lineup of Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Matt Fink, Mark Brown, Eric Leeds, and Bobby Z. The 20-song set features: Let's Go Crazy, Delirious, 1999, Little Red Corvette, Take Me With U, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Do Me Baby, Irresistible Bitch, Possessed, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore, Let's Pretend We Are Married, International Lover, God, Computer Blue, Darling Nikki, The Beautiful Ones, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U, Baby I'm A Star, and Purple Rain.
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Prince and the Revolution: Live at the Omni, Atlanta
Title: Prince and the Revolution: Live at the Omni, Atlanta
Released: January 4, 1985
Type: Movie
Purple Rain Tour The Omni, Atlanta 4th January 1985 Let's Go Crazy / Delirious / 1999 / Little Red Corvette / Take Me With U - Yankee Doodle / Free / Do Me, Baby / How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore - Temptation / Let's Pretend We're Married - International Lover / Father's Song / God / Computer Blue / Darling Nikki / The Beautiful Ones / When Doves Cry / I Would Die 4 U / Baby I'm A Star / Purple Rain A fantastic show professionally shot by a single camera directly in front of the stage.
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Title: MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1984
Type: TV
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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Purple Rain
Title: Purple Rain
Character: The Kid
Released: July 27, 1984
Type: Movie
A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid's spotlight -- and his girl.
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Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
Title: Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
Released: August 3, 1983
Type: Movie
On the 3rd of August 1983, Prince played a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre Company at First Avenue, Minneapolis. The concert was instigated by Loyce Houlton, artistic director of the long-time modern dance troupe. She had met Prince during the band's dance classes and asked him to play a benefit show. Prince's concert raise $23,000 for the financially beleaguered MDT dance company. The concert is generally regarded as one of the most excited shows he has ever played. The basic tracks of three songs from the concert were used on Purple Rain.
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Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming
Title: Prince and the Revolution: The Homecoming
Released: March 15, 1983
Type: Movie
After 4 months of touring, Prince and his band return to Minneapolis.
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Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12/29/82
Title: Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12/29/82
Released: December 29, 1982
Type: Movie
Prince and the Revolution perform live at the Summit in Houston, TX on 12/29/1982
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Prince: Capitol Theatre
Title: Prince: Capitol Theatre
Released: January 30, 1982
Type: Movie
Prince performs in Passaic, NJ during his Controversy Tour on January 30th 1982. Even in black and white, the Minneapolis-born funkateer exudes purple-ness. Watch him whip this Capitol Theatre audience into a frenzy.
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Title: Champs-Elysées
Character: Self ( Vidéoclip) (archive footage)
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: TV
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Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81
Title: Prince - Dirty Mind Paris '81
Character: Himself
Released: June 4, 1981
Type: Movie
On June 4, 1981 Prince staged a concert at Théâtre Le Palace in the City Of Lights. The show featured seven of the eight songs that appeared on the 1980 LP Dirty Mind as well as a few off his 1979 self-titled LP. The lineup in Paris included André Cymone on bass, Dez Dickerson on guitar, Bobby Z on drums and Doctor Fink and Lisa Coleman on keyboards, as well as Prince, in various stages of undress, playing guitar and handling lead vocals.
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Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81
Title: Prince - Dirty Mind New York '81
Released: March 22, 1981
Type: Movie
Prince live at The Ritz, New York, NY March 22nd 1981.
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Title: Solid Gold
Character: Self
Released: September 13, 1980
Type: TV
Solid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that debuted on September 13, 1980. Like many other shows of its genre, such as American Bandstand, Solid Gold featured musical performances and various other elements such as music videos. What set Solid Gold apart was a group of dancers in revealing costumes who at various points in the program performed various dances to the top ten hits of the week. Many other specials aired in which the dancers would dance to older pop hits as well. Reviews of the show were not always positive, with The New York Times referring to it as "the pop music show that is its own parody...[enacting] mini-dramas...of covetousness, lust and aerobic toning--routines that typically have a minimal connection with the songs that back them up." The series ran until July 23, 1988, and it was usually transmitted on Saturdays in the early evening. In 1986, Solid Gold added the current year to its title, so in the seventh season the show was known as Solid Gold '86/'87. For the eighth and last season the program became known as Solid Gold In Concert, reflecting the addition of more live performances than had previously been featured on the program in the past.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: The Midnight Special
Released: August 19, 1972
Type: TV
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The series also occasionally aired vintage footage of older acts. As the program neared the end of its run in the early 1980s, it began to frequently use lip-synched performances rather than live. The program also featured occasional comedic performances such as Richard Pryor and Andy Kaufman.
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Title: Soul Train
Released: October 2, 1971
Type: TV
Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Production was suspended following the 2005–06 season, with a rerun package airing for two years after that. As a nod to Soul Train's longevity, the show's opening sequence contained a claim that it was the "longest-running first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history," with over 1,100 episodes produced from the show's debut through the 2005-06 season. Despite the production hiatus, Soul Train will continue to hold this honor until at least 2016, if and when its nearest competitor, Entertainment Tonight, completes its 35th season.
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Title: Top of the Pops
Released: January 1, 1964
Type: TV
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
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Title: The Grammy Awards
Character: Self
Released: November 29, 1959
Type: TV
An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Title: Today
Character: Self
Released: January 14, 1952
Type: TV
Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American television and in the world, and is the fifth-longest running American television series. Originally a two-hour program on weekdays, it expanded to Sundays in 1987 and Saturdays in 1992. The weekday broadcast expanded to three hours in 2000, and to four hours in 2007. Today's dominance was virtually unchallenged by the other networks until the late 1980s, when it was overtaken by ABC's Good Morning America. Today retook the Nielsen ratings lead the week of December 11, 1995, and held onto that position for 852 consecutive weeks until the week of April 9, 2012, when it was beaten by Good Morning America yet again. In 2002, Today was ranked #17 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest Television Shows of All Time.
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They All Came Out To Montreux
Title: They All Came Out To Montreux
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story about how Claude Nobs turned his Swiss town into the home for one of the world’s biggest jazz festivals.
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Title: Negermagasinet
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
Documentary series about black people and their culture. Season 1 was strictly a talk-show hosted by Vincent Byakika and John Zulu. In season 2 the two hosts travel through the US, looking up actors from the blaxploitation era, and various other semi-famous black people.