Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV)

Hosted by Eddie Murphy this is a tribute to Sammy Davis, Jr., as the entertainer celebrates his sixtieth anniversary in show business. Taped before a live audience at the Shrine Auditorium in Hollywood. Includes clips of some of Davis's past appearances on television and film.

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV)
Cast: Debbie Allen, Anita Baker, George Bush, Diahann Carroll, Nell Carter, Bill Cosby, Tony Danza, Sammy Davis Jr., Clint Eastwood, Lola Falana, Ella Fitzgerald, Goldie Hawn, Gregory Hines, Bob Hope, Whitney Houston, Jesse Jackson, Michael Jackson, Magic Johnson, Quincy Jones, Paula Kelly, Jerry Lewis, Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, Liza Minnelli, Eddie Murphy, Gregory Peck, Richard Pryor, Chita Rivera, Frank Sinatra, Mike Tyson, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder

Superstars & Their Moms (1987) (TV)

A Mother's Day special hosted by Carol Burnett and her late daughter Carrie Hamilton, featuring interviews with guest celebrities and their mothers. Fun time but rather nostalgic with the passing of Carrie and John.

Superstars & Their Moms (1987) (TV)

Cast: Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad, Cher, Bill Cosby, Whitney Houston, John Ritter, Tom Selleck, Cybill Sheppard, Robin Williams, Carol Burnett, Carrie Hamilton

Soul Train's 25th Anniversary (1995) (TV)

From the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California it's the black-tie silver anniversary celebration of the greatest black-themed music and dance show in history. Arsenio came out of his hole (his words) to man the podium for the hosting duties. So-so comedy combined with excellent musical performances make for a better than great evening.

Soul Train's 25th Anniversary (1995) (TV)

Cast: Arsenio Hall, Don Cornelius, Al Green, M.C. Hammer, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Curtis Mayfield, Rosie Perez, Diana Ross, Barry White, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder

Grammy's Greatest Performances (1999) (TV)

Opening Narration: For 29 years it's been music's biggest night. Careers have been made, achievements celebrated and through it all there have been the greatest performances. Tonight at the end of the century, Grammy looks back on it's highest and most memorable moments. From number 10 to number 1, we'll track the all time highlights of Grammy's past and look at it's future. Tonight, the recording academy proudly presents; Grammy's Greatest Performances, hosted by Natalie Cole and Whitney Houston. 

This is excellent front to back and another great example of a buried treasure. No listings or information anywhere short of the Library of Congress and it's an incredible record. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has 2 entries on the final list, including the top spot. She's #8 for 'Nessum Dorma' in 1998 and #1 for a stellar 1990 performance of her signature hit, "Respect", and it is THE definitive live version. Long live the Queen!

Grammy's Greatest Performances (1999) (TV)

Hosts: Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston

Sports Illustrated 20th Century Sports Awards (1999) (TV)

Honoring the greatest athletes of the past 100 years, as selected by the editors of Sports Illustrated magazine.

Sports Illustrated 20th Century Sports Awards (1999) (TV)
Host: Bryant Gumbel with musical performances by Paul Simon, Whitney Houston and Garth Brooks

Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston (1990) (TV)

Following her historic performance of the "The Star Spangled Banner" during the Super Bowl, Houston decided to carry it over into a concert to honor the troops, their families, and military and government dignitaries in honor of those returning from the Gulf War. The concert was broadcast live on HBO, the cable network agreed to unscramble the signal allowing it to be available to over 53 million cable households. The concert was open to only 3,100 people, all of whom were either military personnel or their families.

Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston (1990) (TV)

Cast: Whitney Houston