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THE BEST MUSIC OF THE '70S AND '80S - For nine years (1973-81), Americans stayed up late on Fridays to catch The Midnight Special.
LIVE MUSIC IN AN ERA OF LIP SYNC - At a time when most televised concerts were lip-synched, these performances were live.
LEGENDS OF ROCK AND ROLL - Artists included Aerosmith, the Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, the Doobie Brothers, Olivia Newton-John, the Hollies, the Kinks, Barry Manilow, Van Morrison, Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and many more.
ALMOST FIVE HOURS OF GREAT, LIVE MUSIC - Collection gathers 130 songs and almost 5 hrs of bonus features. 15 hrs, 11 DVDs.
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MUSIC LOVER S DREAM BOX SET! 11-DVDs of THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

This groundbreaking TV show featured an incredible array of the greatest musicians of the 1970s and early 80s. Back when lip-syncing was the norm, Burt Sugarman s THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL stands alone in the history of rock n roll as the first ever, late-night live concert show on TV, capturing the spirit of a time when rock was exploding in so many new, exciting directions.

For nine thrilling years, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL brought audiences the very best LIVE music from every genre rare performances right into homes every week, complete with the intimacy of close-ups and multiple camera angles that placed viewers there with the on-stage action. It was an exciting time, and it s now been restored and re-mastered in this exclusives series. So kick back, relax and enjoy the show... from the best seat in the house.

This 11-DVD collection contains almost ten hours of incredible performances featuring 130 songs, PLUS we ve added almost five hours of bonus features including brand-new interviews and exclusive featurettes highlighting the history and the legacy of this pioneering TV show.

PERFORMANCES BY: Aerosmith, AC/DC, The Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, Jim Croce, Heart, John Denver, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton, Hall & Oates, ELO, Alice Cooper, The Cars, America, LaBelle, Golden Earring, Rufus, Barry White, Olivia Newton-John, The Village People, Blondie, Gordon Lightfoot, Charlie Rich, Dobie Gray, War, Robert Palmer, Bonnie Tyler, The Hollies, Eddie Money, Bread, The O Jays, Ted Nugent, Sammy Hagar, The Kinks, REO Speedwagon, Barry Manilow, Elvin Bishop, Van Morrison, George Benson, Carlos Santana, Dolly Parton, Christopher Cross, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Donna Summer, Frankie Valli, Natalie Cole, Steely Dan, The Spinners, Earth Wind and Fire, Seals and Crofts, Wild Cherry, Marvin Gaye, Eddie Rabbit, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Helen Reddy, Neil Sedaka, KC & The Sunshine Band, Curtis Mayfield, Loggins & Messina, Gary Wright, Sly & The Family Stone and many more!