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SPECIAL TREAT: HOW THE BEATLES CHANGED THE WORLD (TV)
Summary
One in this series of irregularly scheduled programs for children. David Frost reviews the impact of the Beatles on music and contemporary culture. The program includes extensive footage from the quartet's career and utilizes imaginative pop graphics and animation throughout. Guests perform their favorite Beatle songs. Highlighted songs include "In My Life," "Here Comes the Sun," "The Long and Winding Road," "Michelle," "We Can Work It Out," "The Fool on the Hill," "Here, There, and Everywhere," "She's Leaving Home," "Rocky Raccoon," and "Lady Madonna." Includes commercials. (This program originally aired on Nov. 22, 1977.)
Cataloging of this program has been made possible by the Bell Atlantic Foundation, 1999.
Details
- NETWORK: NBC
- DATE: May 15, 1979 4:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:58:51
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T79:0368
- GENRE: Music; Children's
- SUBJECT HEADING: Rock music; Music, popular (songs, etc.); Music - Analysis, appreciation; Children's programs
- SERIES RUN: NBC - TV series, 1975-
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Ken Greengrass … Executive Producer
- Charles E. Andrews … Executive Producer, Writer
- Phil Lawrence … Associate Producer
- Jean-Christophe Averty … Director
- David Frost … Host, Narrator
- Richie Havens … Guest
- Melanie (Pop singer) … Guest
- Melissa Manchester … Guest
- Frankie Valli … Guest
- David Clayton-Thomas … Guest
- Blood, Sweat, And Tears … Music Group
- The Beatles … Music Group