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Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"

1979

Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match"

1979
9
The two musical masters swing out.
Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland

1978

Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland

1978
The Closing Of Winterland documents the Grateful Dead's landmark New Year's Eve 1978 concert that marked the end of the famed San Francisco Bay Area venue Winterland Aena. The Dead celebrated the closing as an approximately five-hour-long party (complete with breakfast with the audience at dawn) and invited some guests including guitarist John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Ken Kesey as well as actor Dan Aykroyd who provided the midnight countdown.
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978
7.3
Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
Stony Island

1978

Stony Island

1978
8
Richie Bloom, the only white kid on the block, forms an R&B band with his best friend, Kevin. With the help of their mentor, aging sax legend Percy, they pull together a funky supergroup. Despite few resources and heavy losses this resilient group of dedicated musicians, armed only with wit, sleight of hand and outrageous Chicago bravado must come together to finally make their smash debut.
Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

1978

Pat Boone and Family: A Thanksgiving Special

1978
Beloved singer-actor Pat Boone, his daughter Debby and the entire Boone family enjoy the holiday at home with music and fun, including a visit from old friend Bob Hope, comic John Byner and the humorous Hudson Brothers. The Boone girls sing Bless This House.
The Wiz

1978

The Wiz

1978
6
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Callas: A Documentary

1978

Callas: A Documentary

1978
7
Narrated by cinema legend Franco Zeffirelli, this intimate made-for-television documentary traces the life and times of the mercurial Maria Callas, one of the most renowned and respected operatic divas of the mid-20th century. Rare authentic footage, candid interviews and breathtaking performances help paint a portrait of an artist remembered as much for her quick and explosive temper as she is for her immeasurable talent.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978
4.3
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
Stunt Rock

1978

Stunt Rock

1978
5.3
Australian stuntman Grant Page goes to Los Angeles to work on a television series. He uses his spare time to lend his expertise to rock band Sorcery. Page helps the band develop pyrotechnic magic tricks for their shows, and also recounts to his own exploits as a stuntman and daredevil as well as various stunts by other greats.
Thank God It's Friday

1978

Thank God It's Friday

1978
5.2
It's Friday and everyone is going to the hottest new disco in Los Angeles. The Commodores are scheduled to play if Floyd shows up with the instruments and Nicole dreams of becoming a disco star. Other characters are there to win the dance contest, or to put a little excitement into a fifth anniversary.
The Buddy Holly Story

1978

The Buddy Holly Story

1978
7.2
A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play music the way he wants it to sound. Holly and his band, the Crickets, are first invited to record in Nashville, where they encounter creative differences with the producing staff. Later they play a major booking at the Apollo Theater, scheduled there under the mistaken assumption that they're a black band. Holly's career eventually goes solo -- until the tragic day the music dies.
Sextette

1978

Sextette

1978
3.7
On the day of her wedding to her sixth husband, a glamorous silver screen sex symbol is asked to intervene in a political dispute between nations, which leads to chaos.
Saturday Night Fever

1977

Saturday Night Fever

1977
6.7
Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.
ABBA: The Movie

1977

ABBA: The Movie

1977
6.6
A radio DJ in pursuit of an exclusive interview follows ABBA during their mega-successful tour of Australia.
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977
6.9
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
Punk in London

1977

Punk in London

1977
6.6
A visual record of London punk life in the late '70s, filled with never-before-seen live concert footage and commentary from the Clash, the Jam, X-Ray Spex and the Electric Chairs.
The Grateful Dead Movie

1977

The Grateful Dead Movie

1977
7.1
The Grateful Dead performs live at Winterland in San Francisco in October 1974.
Amar Akbar Anthony

1977

Amar Akbar Anthony

1977
6.9
Bollywood action comedy film with a lost and found theme, about three brothers separated during their childhood who grew up in three homes, adopting three religions. They meet in their youth to fight a common villain.
Scott Joplin

1977

Scott Joplin

1977
6.1
The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
A Star Is Born

1976

A Star Is Born

1976
6
Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.