John Hartford

Born: 1937-12-30

John Cowan Hartford was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.


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The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies

as Fiddle Player
Released: 1981-10-06

Jed Clamplett and his backwoods family help solve an energy crisis in their own rustic ways for...

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Down from the Mountain

as Self
Released: 2001-06-05

On May 24, 2000, the historic Ryman Auditorium was booked to offer Nashvillians an evening of...

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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2019-08-30

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity,...

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Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

as Self
Released: 1993-12-31

Nanci Griffith performs her Grammy Award winning album "Other Voices, Other Rooms" live at...

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Banjoes, Fiddles & Riverboats: John Hartford and the General Jackson

as Himself
Released: 1991-01-01

Steamboatin' stories from those who lived them, river history, authentic footage and stills,...

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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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The Civil War

as Various
First aired: 1990-09-23

A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the...

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The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

as Self - Backup Musician
First aired: 1969-01-22

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour is an American network television music and comedy variety show...

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Baseball

as Various (voice)
First aired: 1994-09-18

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and...

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Baseball

as Self (voice)
First aired: 1994-09-18

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and...

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Baseball

as Voice
First aired: 1994-09-18

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and...

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Rock Concert

as Self
First aired: 1973-09-27

Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the...

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The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

as uncredited
First aired: 1967-02-05

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour is an American comedy and variety show hosted by the Smothers...

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