B.B. King

Born: 1925-09-16

Riley B. King, known as B.B. King, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #3 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.


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Heart and Souls

as Himself
Released: 1993-08-13

A fateful night in 1959, four people die when the bus they are riding crashes. They continue as...

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Blues Brothers 2000

as Malvern Gasperon
Released: 1998-02-05

Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her...

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When We Were Kings

as Self
Released: 1996-10-25

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten...

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as Ace Tomato Agent
Released: 1985-12-06

Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are...

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Amazon Women on the Moon

as Self
Released: 1987-09-18

Acclaimed director John Landis (Animal House, The Blues Brothers) presents this madcap send-up...

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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-07-02

During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival,...

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Live Aid

as Self
Released: 1985-07-13

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the...

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

as Self
Released: 2018-03-30

An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told...

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Soul Power

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2008-09-04

Soul Power is a 2008 documentary film about the Zaire 74 music festival in Kinshasa which...

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B.B. King: The Life of Riley

as Self
Released: 2012-10-15

Documentary charting the life of blues guitarist B.B. King, with contributions from fellow...

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U2: Rattle and Hum

as Self
Released: 1988-11-04

A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle And Hum captures U2 - on and off the stage -...

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Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

as Self
Released: 2004-10-07

A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by...

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B.B. King: Into the Night

as Self
Released: 1985-01-01

A short documentary about B.B. King and his time working on the score for the 1985 movie "Into...

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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

as Self
Released: 2010-06-26

Often credited as being one of the all-time greatest guitarists, and known amongst his peers as...

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The History of Rock 'n' Roll

as Self
Released: 1995-03-06

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage...

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Blues Under the Skin

as Bluesman
Released: 1973-08-29

Documentary about blues musicians.

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The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

as Self
Released: 2009-11-29

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for...

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Live Aid

as Self
Released: 2004-11-16

4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and...

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Lightning in a Bottle

as uncredited
Released: 2004-02-12

On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations...

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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004

as Self
Released: 2004-06-03

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 Recorded Live at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas ...

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Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

as uncredited
Released: 1991-07-13

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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

as uncredited
Released: 2013-11-19

Captured across two nights at Madison Square Garden, the Crossroads Guitar Festival offers a...

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Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo

as Self
Released: 1999-06-01

Pavarotti & Friends for Guatemala and Kosovo

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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-12-10

When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community...

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John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

as Self
Released: 2014-04-06

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly chronicles the musical evolution of one of the most influential...

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B.B. King Live at Nick's

as Self
Released: 2001-01-01

This exciting concert, taped live at Nick's in uptown Dallas, BB King gives a performance which...

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B.B. King & Friends

as Himself
Released: 1987-04-14

Live concert recording of B.B. King playing with many guests, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray...

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B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993

as Self
Released: 1993-10-19

B.B. King is the greatest living exponent of the blues and considered by many to be the most...

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'

as uncredited
Released: 2009-10-20

Presenting of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage moments of the...

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Gary Moore: Live Blues

as Guitar, Vocals
Released: 1993-05-01

Blues Alive is a live album by Northern Irish guitarist Gary Moore, released in 1993. It is a...

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Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

as Self
Released: 1997-12-02

Wired For Sound documents the role of the Gibson guitar throughout the evolution of rock music.

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A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

as Himself
Released: 1996-08-07

One by One, the musicians climb on stage and take their places: B.B. king, Eric Clapton, Buddy...

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Sounds of Memphis

as Himself
Released: 2002-02-19

A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles...

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The Ten Commandments of Creativity

as Self
Released: 2000-02-01

Having struggled to crack his brief, Dennis Hopper decides the only honourable act is to throw...

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Guitar

as Self
Released: 1991-01-01

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Red, White and Blues

as Self
Released: 2003-10-03

Director Mike Figgis (Stormy Monday, Leaving Las Vegas, Time Code) joins musicians such as Van...

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Blues at the BBC

as Self
Released: 2009-05-01

Collection of performances by British and American blues artists on BBC programmes such as The...

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Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

as Self
Released: 1993-05-22

Willie Nelson and friends celebrate his sixtieth birthday in a star-studded concert event.

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Black Woodstock

as uncredited
Released: 1969-07-31

The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts...

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Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

as uncredited
Released: 2003-02-04

Filmmaker Robert Gordon captures the life of fascinating blues artist Muddy Waters. Credited...

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The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King

as Himself
Released: 2000-12-15

The reigning king of the blues, B.B. King, rules supreme on BET on Jazz: The Jazz Channel. The...

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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

as uncredited
Released: 2007-12-07

Double-DVD Captures Highlights from Festival With Performances and Collaborations by Guitar...

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B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011

as Self
Released: 2012-03-20

On June 28, 2011, the "King of the Blues" B.B. King played to an adoring sold-out crowd at...

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A Night to Die For

as Himself
Released: 1995-05-18

TV special worth watching if only for the incongruous interviews with Wayne Newton, Wayne...

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Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

as B.B. King
Released: 1989-01-01

Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the...

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George Carlin: The Real George Carlin

as Self
Released: 1973-08-01

Carlin recorded his only network special, The Real George Carlin, in 1973. Featuring bits about...

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Born In Chicago

as Self
Released: 2013-03-13

"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of...

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In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

as uncredited
Released: 2014-01-28

Recorded live in 1991 this television broadcast features BB King with special guests: Dave...

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The Road to Memphis

as uncredited
Released: 2003-05-05

Director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home, Leap of Faith, A Family Thing) traces the musical...

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All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians

as Self
Released: 1990-02-23

Blues legends B.B. King and Rufus Thomas, plus Evelyn Young, Gatemouth Moore, Fred Ford,...

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The Art of McCartney

as Self
Released: 2014-10-01

An inside look at the making of The Art Of McCartney album on which some of the world's greatest...

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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

as uncredited
Released: 1993-11-02

Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the...

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Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

as uncredited
Released: 2017-02-07

From America's deep South, to Detroit and New York this captivating and enlightening documentary...

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B.B. King: Live In Africa '74

as Self
Released: 1998-05-13

In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman held their heavyweight title fight in Zaire, billing it...

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B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982

as Musician - guitar, vocals
Released: 1982-05-30

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Sing Sing Thanksgiving

as Self
Released: 1974-04-03

B.B. King, Joan Baez and other great artists gather for a show at Sing Sing Prison.

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B.B. King: Live

as Self
Released: 2008-11-24

The legendary blues guitarist B.B. King lights up the stage with his trusty, lifelong companion...

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B.B. King: Live By Request

as Performer
Released: 2003-06-20

Célébrez 50 années de blues avec le Roi du Blues qui interprète ses meilleures succès, dont une...

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B.B. King & Joan Baez - Live At Sing Sing

as Self
Released: 1972-01-01

In 1972 two music icons, the legendary blues guitarist, singer and composer B.B. King, and folk...

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B.B. King: Blues Summit

as uncredited
Released: 1995-07-06

Inspired by the 1993 Grammy-winning album, this historic meeting of superpowers stars the King...

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B.B. King - Live

as Self
Released: 2009-01-29

Recorded in High-Definition for the PBS concert series Soundstage, this unforgettable...

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We Have Come for Your Daughters

as Self
Released: 1971-09-20

Documentary of a 154-person bus and truck tour that set out to spread the gospel of flower power...

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BB King Live at The Apollo

as uncredited
Released: 2003-05-01

Recorded live in 1991 at the Apollo Theatre, Manchester, UK

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BB King Sweet 16

as Self
Released: 2002-01-22

BB King live in Africa 1974 In 1974, B.B. King brought the blues back to Africa. An audience of...

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B.B. King Standing Room Only

as uncredited
Released: 2010-10-02

He's reigned as the "King of the Blues" since the early '50s, yet B.B. King continues to wear...

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B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997

as vocals guitar
Released: 2022-03-30

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B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits

as Self
Released: 2003-10-20

1. Introduction 2. To Know You Is To Love You 3. I Believe In Myself 4. Why I Sing The...

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B.B. King: In Concert

as Self
Released: 2003-07-28

1. Two I Shoot Blues 2. Let The Good Times Roll 3. I'll Survive 4. Bad Case Of Love 5. Peace...

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Give My Poor Heart Ease

as Self
Released: 1975-01-01

In his warm snapshot of the Mississippi Delta, folklorist and filmmaker William Ferris sits down...

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Blues Masters

as uncredited
Released: 1999-01-01

In 1966, CBC Television invited some of North America's greatest blues performers to gather in a...

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Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival

as Himself
Released: 1989-01-01

Albert King & B.B. King live at the Japan Blues Carnival 1989.

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Johnny Winter: Live

as Self
Released: 2003-10-20

1. It's My Life Baby 2. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo 3. Stranger 4. Sweet Papa John 5. Life Is...

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Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night

as Himself
Released: 1991-10-15

Guitar Legends was a concert held over five nights, from October 15 to October 19, 1991, in...

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Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

as uncredited
Released: 2006-10-31

This DVD comes a part of a box set which also contains 3 CDs. The DVD features an exclusive...

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Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

as Self
Released: 2012-07-17

The greatest untold story in Rock and Roll history as revealed by the musicians,artists and...

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Jazz Evolution

as Self - Guitar
Released: 2008-08-12

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Bluesy Entertainment: Live

as Self
Released: 2003-06-30

1. Introduction 2. Someday Baby - Gregg Allman 3. Just To Be With You - Phoebe Snow 4. Chains...

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The Story Of The Blues

as Self
Released: 2004-06-30

The story of The Blues traces the four main traditions of blues music: Form Blues, Blues, Urban...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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The Cosby Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1984-09-20

The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for...

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Married... with Children

as Street Singer
First aired: 1987-04-05

Al Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that...

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Pappy
First aired: 1990-09-10

Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to...

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Great Performances

as Self
First aired: 1971-01-28

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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Cow and Chicken

as uncredited
First aired: 1997-09-16

Follows the surreal adventures of a cow, named Cow, and her chicken brother, named Chicken. They...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self - Guitarist
First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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Sanford and Son

as uncredited
First aired: 1972-01-14

The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.

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The Midnight Special

as Host
First aired: 1972-08-19

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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The Midnight Special

as Self
First aired: 1972-08-19

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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Soundstage

as Self
First aired: 2003-06-03

WTTW’s legendary and groundbreaking music series filmed in the intimate Grainger Studio presents...

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The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self
First aired: 1978-12-28

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their...

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New York Undercover

as uncredited
First aired: 1994-09-08

New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and...

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Baywatch Nights

as B.B. King
First aired: 1995-09-30

Baywatch Nights is an American police and science fiction drama series that aired in syndication...

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Classic Albums

as Self
First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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Booker

as uncredited
First aired: 1989-09-24

Booker is an American crime drama series starring Richard Grieco that aired on the Fox Network...

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The Flip Wilson Show

as Self
First aired: 1970-09-17

The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September...

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The Blues

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-28

The Blues is a 2003 documentary film series produced by Martin Scorsese, dedicated to the...

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Teech

as Uncle Isaac
First aired: 1991-09-18

An idealistic music teacher struggles through his first year at an urban high school.

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The Grammy Awards

as Self
First aired: 1959-11-29

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording...

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