John Denver

John Denver

Born: December 31, 1943
Died: October 12, 1997
in Roswell, New Mexico, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer.

After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s.

Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America's best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".

Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total sales of over 33 million records worldwide. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials.

Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".

Denver appeared in several films and television specials during the 1970s and 1980s.

He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music.

He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado, which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007.

Denver was an avid pilot who died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash while flying his experimental Rutan Long-EZ canard aircraft.

Movies for John Denver...

Rainbow Rider
Title: Rainbow Rider
Character: Self (Archival)
Released: December 5, 2024
Type: Movie
An odyssey of a biplane once owned by John Denver.
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One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Title: One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 3, 2024
Type: Movie
This is a look into the darkest corners of the BBC’s music archives for a reminder of songs by the likes of The Las, The Mock Turtles, Joan Jett and Kim Carnes. There are also some surprising names on the list: Don Henley, Patti Smith, Curtis Mayfield and John Denver - stars who perhaps enjoyed hit albums, or success with other groups, but when it came to singles, once was sadly enough.
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Title: This Is Pop
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 6, 2021
Type: TV
Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.
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Title: Challenger: The Final Flight
Character: Self - Musician (archive footage)
Released: September 16, 2020
Type: TV
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
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John Denver: Country Boy
Title: John Denver: Country Boy
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: November 22, 2013
Type: Movie
This BBC documentary chronicles the life of folk/soft-rock singer John Denver through his rise with The Chad Mitchell Trio and Peter, Paul and Mary, his subsequent stardom, his popularity decline, and his tragic death at age 53.
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Our Nixon
Title: Our Nixon
Character: Self
Released: January 23, 2013
Type: Movie
Never before seen Super 8 home movies filmed by Richard Nixon's closest aides - and convicted Watergate conspirators - offer a surprising and intimate new look into his Presidency.
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John Denver - The Best Of
Title: John Denver - The Best Of
Character: Muzikant
Released: July 7, 2011
Type: Movie
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John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
Title: John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia is a 1977 concert from John Denver's tour Down Under and features some of his greatest hits including Rocky Mountain High, Annie's Song, Take Me Home Country Roads & Thank God I'm A Country Boy
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Title: Legends
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 17, 2006
Type: TV
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
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Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
Title: Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
Character: Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
Released: April 27, 2006
Type: Movie
From two-time Emmy winner Robyn Symon comes an intriguing documentary which offers an intimate look at Werner Erhard, founder of the est program that sparked today's multi-billion dollar personal growth industry. In his first interview in more than a decade, Erhard gives a rare glimpse into the controversy surrounding his life and the est Training -- the program that has inspired millions of people all over the world.
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A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
Title: A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
Character: Himself
Released: July 5, 2005
Type: Movie
Close friends of John Denver and his first wife Annie remember the singer/ songwriter John Denver and his music. The interviewees tell personal stories about John Denver over a background of excerpts form his TV specials, films, concerts and home movies. The film also highlights John Denver's unwavering commitment to the environment, world peace and humanitarian causes
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A Holiday with Friends
Title: A Holiday with Friends
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Musical moments to celebrate the festive season, a time for family and friends and a chance to relax and watch performances by Clint Black, John Denver and more. Casual country to formal concert, this set conjures up the magic of the Christmas season and a chance to relax and celebrate among loved ones.
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John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
Title: John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
Character: himself
Released: October 13, 2003
Type: Movie
Arguably one of the most beloved American performers of the 20th century, John Denver had a career that saw him sell over 40 million albums worldwide while winning numerous awards, including 2 Grammy® Awards, 3 AMA's, 1 Emmy and 2 CMA's. "Rocky Mountain High: Live In Japan" is a 1981 concert from his 7-show tour of Japan and features a wonderful selection of hits from his career, including 4 of his 5 #1 hits: "Annie's Song", "Calypso", "Sunshine On My Shoulders" & "Thank God I'm A Country Boy".
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The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1
Title: The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 22, 2001
Type: Movie
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937) celebrating 25 years of Bob Hope Specials and the many celebrities that appeared on them The clips begin with his very first special, for Frigidaire, on April 9, 1950 and putting his way through the years to 1975
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The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2
Title: The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 22, 2001
Type: Movie
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937) celebrating 25 years of Bob Hope Specials and the many celebrities that appeared on them The clips begin with his very first special, for Frigidaire, on April 9, 1950 and putting his way through the years to 1975
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Walking Thunder
Title: Walking Thunder
Character: John McKay
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
In the 1850's, a young boy and his family on their way West become stranded in the Rockies. With the help of a local mountain man, a Sioux medicine man, and a legendary bear known as "Walking Thunder," the boy learns to become a man, and his family's survival is secured.
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John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
Title: John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
Character: Himself
Released: June 18, 1995
Type: Movie
In celebration of the Wildlife Conservation Society's 100th anniversary, popular country singer and American icon John Denver is joined by James Burton and Jim Horn in a concert for the environment. John Denver: The Wildlife Concert DVD Among the exclusive interview clips and twenty-four musical numbers are such favorites as "Sunshine on My Shoulder," "Annie's Song" and "Rocky Mountain High."
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Montana Christmas Skies
Title: Montana Christmas Skies
Character: Himself
Released: December 1, 1991
Type: Movie
This 47-minute, 1991 CBS television special finds John Denver joined by friends Clint Black, Katy Mattea, and Patty Loveless on Montana's Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Images of Denver on horseback, traversing the wide open plains and herding and roping cattle are interspersed with more intimate looks at Denver, Mattea, Black, Loveless, and other friends gathered for an old-fashioned sing-along in a rustic barn.
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Aspen
Title: Aspen
Character: himself
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
A film about a town famous in the 19th century for silver mining and now known for its scenic splendor, mountains, skiing, hiking, music, intellectual activity and fashionable people. The film documents the daily life and activities of the people who live, work, visit and play in Aspen in the winter.
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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Title: The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Character: Self
Released: November 21, 1990
Type: Movie
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
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John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
Title: John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
Character: Himself / Host
Released: December 19, 1988
Type: Movie
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen starring among others The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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Higher Ground
Title: Higher Ground
Character: Jim Clayton
Released: September 4, 1988
Type: Movie
Set against the awesome backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness, a disillusioned FBI agent decides to retire and join his buddy running an air frieght business. When his friend is murdered and unjustly branded a bootlegger, the former agent sets out to clear his friend's name.
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Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
Title: Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
Character: Himself
Released: December 16, 1987
Type: Movie
Julie Andrews joins John Denver, Placido Domingo, and The King's Singers for a Christmas journey through time in the city of Salzburg, Austria. Written and sang with many references to "Sound", the journey takes individuals to the many filming locations and haunts that are personal to the cast with music interludes along the way.
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Foxfire
Title: Foxfire
Character: Dillard Nations
Released: December 13, 1987
Type: Movie
Annie Nations and her husband Hector loved their life together in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but when Hector dies, Annie has to decide if she can handle the wilderness on her own.
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Chile: Hasta Cuando?
Title: Chile: Hasta Cuando?
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1986
Type: Movie
A portrait of a brutal Pinochet military dictatorship made during a three month visit to Chile in 1985 by David Bradbury. The footage reveals a country torn with civil strife and political unrest; military intimidation of the population; indiscriminate arrests: murder torture and disappearances were facts of Chilean life.
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The Christmas Gift
Title: The Christmas Gift
Character: George Billings
Released: December 21, 1986
Type: Movie
A widowed New York City architect and his young daughter take a Christmas vacation and end up in a small mystical town in Colorado where everyone believes in Santa Claus.
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The Leftovers
Title: The Leftovers
Character: Max Sinclair
Released: November 16, 1986
Type: Movie
A close-knit group of orphans and their father-figure, Max, try to keep their home from being shut down. Helping them out are a single mom and the elderly butler from Max's aunt's mansion, where Max grew up.
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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Title: The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 21, 1986
Type: Movie
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
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John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
Title: John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1986
Type: Movie
Fans continue to treasure the songs and performances of John Denver, one of the most popular recording artists of the 20th century. Before his death in 1997, Denver toured the world, landing in Birmingham, England, for the 1986 concert captured here. The sunny country star provides heartfelt renditions of many of his biggest hits, including "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Sunshine on My Shoulders."
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Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Title: Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Character: Self
Released: June 23, 1985
Type: Movie
Documentary about the life of explorer Jacques Cousteau.
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Title: Harty
Character: Self
Released: September 20, 1983
Type: TV
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Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Title: Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Character: Self
Released: May 12, 1983
Type: Movie
Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the special, John and the Muppets go on a summer camping trip to the Rocky Mountains.
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Title: Champs-Elysées
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: TV
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John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
Title: John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
Released: March 30, 1981
Type: Movie
A variety special starring John Denver and special guest George Burns.
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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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John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Title: John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Character: Himself
Released: December 5, 1979
Type: Movie
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
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Oh, God!
Title: Oh, God!
Character: Jerry Landers
Released: October 7, 1977
Type: Movie
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
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Sinatra and Friends
Title: Sinatra and Friends
Character: Self - Singer
Released: April 20, 1977
Type: Movie
Sinatra and Friends was a television special that aired on April 21, 1977. Featuring contemporary artists such as John Denver and Natalie Cole, as well as Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Loretta Lynn, Leslie Uggams and Robert Merrill, Sinatra performs duets of standards in different styles such as folk and disco in addition to each singer performing solo.
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Title: The Muppet Show
Character: Self - Special Guest Star
Released: September 5, 1976
Type: TV
Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
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Rocky Mountain Christmas
Title: Rocky Mountain Christmas
Character: Himself
Released: December 10, 1975
Type: Movie
Watched by over 65 million on its premiere, John Denver hosts a musical Holiday special with guests to coincide with his first holiday album release. The show takes place and is filmed in Aspen, CO inside a clear bio-dome.
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Title: Van Dyke and Company
Character: Self
Released: October 30, 1975
Type: TV
Short-lived variety show starring Dick Van Dyke and assorted guests. The show was best known for Dick's pantomime acting and a recurring skit about the dumbest family in the world, coincidently named "The Bright Family". Van Dyke & Co also featured appearances by the Los Angeles Mime Company.
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Doris Day Today
Title: Doris Day Today
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1975
Type: Movie
America's sweetheart Doris Day offers songs and sketches with some of her famous friends in this smash hit television special from 1975. John Denver and Day sing a few entertaining duets, and funnyman Tim Conway joins in on a couple of skits. Then, Rich Little impersonates some of Day's legendary co-stars, including Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart and Jack Lemmon. Songs include selections from Love Me or Leave Me, Teacher's Pet, Calamity Jane and more.
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Title: The Midnight Special
Character: Host
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: Le Grand Échiquier
Character: Self
Released: January 12, 1972
Type: TV
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Title: McCloud
Released: February 17, 1970
Type: TV
Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud of the small western town of Taos, New Mexico is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a special investigator.
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Title: Starparade
Character: Self
Released: March 14, 1968
Type: TV
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self - Guest Host
Released: October 1, 1962
Type: TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1962
Type: TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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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: Hallmark Hall of Fame
Character: Dillard
Released: December 24, 1951
Type: TV
Hallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City based greeting card company. The longest-running primetime series in the history of television, it has a historically long run, beginning during 1951 and continuing into 2013. From 1954 onward, all of its productions have been shown in color, although color television video productions were extremely rare in 1954. Many television movies have been shown on the program since its debut, though the program began with live telecasts of dramas and then changed to videotaped productions before finally changing to filmed ones. The series has received eighty Emmy Awards, twenty-four Christopher Awards, eleven Peabody Awards, nine Golden Globes, and four Humanitas Prizes. Once a common practice in American television, it is the last remaining television program such that the title includes the name of the sponsor. Unlike other long-running TV series still on the air, it differs in that it broadcasts only occasionally and not on a weekly broadcast programming schedule.
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Title: The Emmy Awards
Character: Self
Released: January 25, 1949
Type: TV
An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
Title: The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie