Pepsi Smash (2003– ) TV Series

The WB will bring six episodes of a new live music series this summer, which feature Pepsi as a premiere sponsor. The cola giant will fork over a large chunk of the show's estimated $800,000 to $1 million budget. Joel Gallen is set to produce the series. Each episode will include at least six live music performances along with a countdown feature and celebrity appearances.

AVAILABLE EPISODES
Season 1, Episode 2
Hosted by Jessica Biel with Beyonce, Queens of the Stone Age, Bow Wow, Wilshire and Trapt
23 July 2003

Season 1, Episode 5
Hosted by Hilarie Burton and Chad Michael Murray with Jewel, Rooney, Nappy Roots, Cold and Ben Harper
13 August 2003

Pepsi Smash (2003– ) TV Series
Cast: Hilarie Burton, Chad Michael Murray, Jessica Biel, Beyonce, Queens of the Stone Age, Bow Wow, Wilshire, Trapt, Jewel, Rooney, Nappy Roots, Cold, Ben Harper

Teachers Rock 2012 (2012) TV Special

Special event featuring some of the biggest names in music and film paying tribute to our nation's educators. The evening includes live performances by Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Fun and Josh Groban and live appearances by Miranda Cosgrove, Viola Davis, Josh Hutcherson, Pauley Perrette and more. Ticket proceeds supported Teach for America, Donors Choose and Feeding America's Backpack Program.

Teachers Rock 2012 (2012) TV Special
Cast: Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Miranda Cosgrove, Viola Davis, Josh Hutcherson, Pauley Perrette

Britney Spears: There's No Place Like Home (2000) TV Special

Dance-pop superstar Britney Spears returns to her old stamping ground to perform for family and friends.







Britney Spears: There's No Place Like Home (2000) TV Special
Cast: Britney Spears, Brandon Henschel

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (1995) (TV)

Musical tribute to lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth, through performances of songs he wrote with composers Jerome Kern and Richard Rodgers. Includes archival footage. 

Hosted by Julie Andrews, this episode of Great Performances is from Season 23, Episode 10 originally broadcast on March 6, 1995.

Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II (1995) (TV)

Cast: Julie Andrews, Peabo Bryson, Keith Carradine, Patti LaBelle, Audra McDonald, Lonette McKee

Country Music Crossroads (1988) (TV)

Great music knows no boundaries. CMT Crossroads shows the far-reaching roots of country music by pairing country artists with musicians from other genres. Each episode will feature a different set of stars playing together, swapping stories and sharing their common love of music.

In this compilation episode jointly hosted by The Oak Ridge Boys and Marie Osmond you'll see professional opera singer and soap opera actor Gary Morris prove that fashion is a bitch. Two nice ballads then on to Texas rocker Steve Earle, long hair and headband with a sleeveless black t-shirt making nice with the multi-generational country music audience by singing about a '66 Chevy. In another segment the legendary songwriter Harlan Howard introduces one of his proteges, Nancy Griffith who sings, "Never Mind", a new song by Mr. Howard. A couple of songs later Lee Greenwood sings a cover of The Four Tops hit, "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch" and it's white like a snowstorm. Next is a little "Touch and Go Crazy" and then the great Ricky Scaggs takes the stage and it's "Bluegrass Time". After an intermission the young and beautiful Marie Osmond takes the stage with her band and sings a ballad called "I Only Wanted You" and it's just as pretty. Ms. Osmond is a '59er as am I (and my wife also) so I pretty much grew up with her and she's always been a big crush. After her stint she introduces one of the "new" country music stars, Randy Travis (also born in 1959). Funny thing about Randy, he still looks the same today! Over 20 years later and his boyish good looks still ring true. Fun stuff even if the songs aren't recognizable, at least by this guy. The band Restless Hearts plays two of their hits before the boys from Oak Ridge take the stage to close the show with some of their four part harmonies. Good stuff and great nostalgic fun.

Country Music Crossroads (1988) (TV)

Hosts: The Oak Ridge Boys, Marie Osmond

Concert for the Queen: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration (2012) (TV)

1.5 million cheer the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee celebration
By Mark Kennedy, Postmedia News June 5, 2012

LONDON — Boisterous celebrations marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee came to an end Tuesday as Her Majesty appeared on a balcony at Buckingham Palace and waved her thanks to a cheering sea of an estimated 1.5 million people.

The ceremonial avenue known as The Mall leading up to the palace was packed with revellers — many waving the Union Jack and hoisting umbrellas to guard against the rain.

The Queen was joined by other members of the Royal Family, including Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, her grandsons, princes William and Harry, and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge — but not her husband, Prince Philip, who is in hospital.

It was one of the few grand state occasions in her life when he has not been present, taking some of the gloss off what has widely been seen as a triumphant diamond jubilee.

Overhead, the skies thundered with the flypast of 18 Royal Air Force planes in honour of the Queen. As the Queen's Guard shot their rifles into the air, the crowd joined together to sing God Save the Queen.

Soon thereafter, a pre-recorded address to the nation by the Queen was to be broadcast throughout Britain on TV and radio.

The finale came shortly after Queen Elizabeth's procession returned to the palace in a horse-drawn state landau Tuesday afternoon, as thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse.

Earlier in the day, she participated in a religious service of thanksgiving attended by guests and foreign leaders, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

The service was held at St. Paul's Cathedral, as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, gave a sermon honouring Queen Elizabeth for her 60 years on the throne.

"What we are marking today — the anniversary of one historic and very public act of dedication," he said.

"A dedication that has endured faithfully, calmly and generously through most of the adult lives of most of us here. We are marking six decades of living proof that public service is possible and that it is a place where happiness can be found."

Also in his homily, Williams made note of how the Bible stressed the importance of selflessness and sacrifice — qualities that the Queen had shown over the years.

"In all her public engagements, our Queen has shown a quality of joy in the happiness of others," he said.

The Queen, wearing a mint green dress, sat in the front row with other members of the Royal Family, with her husband, Prince Philip, notably absent. He was taken to hospital Monday as a "precaution" due to a bladder infection.

The couple's youngest son Prince Edward, who visited Philip in hospital, told reporters that his father was "getting better."

The palace said the outspoken prince will remain in hospital for several days and was "disappointed" to miss the celebrations, which he watched on television.

U.S. President Barack Obama also paid tribute to the Queen, describing her as "a steadfast ally, loyal friend and tireless leader."

"While many presidents have come and gone, your majesty's reign has endured," he said in a video message. "That makes your majesty both a living witness to the power of our alliance and a chief source of its resilience."

The monarch insisted on attending Monday's spectacular concert in front of the palace — which featured stars including Paul McCartney, Elton John and Stevie Wonder — despite Philip's ill health.

After the final set, Prince Charles urged the crowd to show their support, and they responded by raising a huge roar and chanting "Philip, Philip."

On Tuesday morning, the crowds began building up in London to watch the Queen as she made the trip in her Bentley vehicle from the palace to the cathedral. From her car seat, she waved to the crowds and smiled.

As she arrived at the cathedral, crowds chanted "God Save the Queen."

Inside, trumpets rang out and a choir sang as she walked into the cathedral — to be met by her son, Prince Charles, and grandsons William and Harry.

A wide array of Britain's leading politicians, including Prime Minister David Cameron, had already been seated — as had other members of the royal household.

Harper and his wife, Laureen, who arrived on the weekend for the celebrations were also present.

Also in the cathedral for the service were Canada's governor general, David Johnston and his wife, Sharon.

The service was held on the fourth day of celebrations throughout Britain. The highlights have included a rain-soaked flotilla of 1,000 boats down the River Thames on Sunday and a star-studded concert for the Queen on Monday evening at Buckingham Palace attended by thousands of people.

Concert for the Queen: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration (2012) (TV)

Host: Katie Couric

Neil Sedaka in Concert - (1980) (TV)

From the days of the legendary SelecTV comes what must have been a very special in-home presentation. The year is a guess but it's got to be close, the star is simply odd or more accurately the star's wardrobe. With the man-cut jumpsuit in electric blue hiding who knows what, he leaps to the stage and the packed house goes crazy. Tons of good clean fun, like watching your dad sing.

Neil Sedaka in Concert - (1980) (TV)

Cast: Neil Sedaka

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

Evening at Pops - Sammy Davis, Jr. Tribute (1990) (TV)

This program is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Sammy Davis, Jr. 1925-1990.

A tribute to one of the finest entertainers of the last century. This was broadcast shortly after his passing.

Evening at Pops - Sammy Davis, Jr. Tribute (1990) (TV)

Cast: Sammy Davis, Jr., John Williams, Boston Pops Orchestra

Joan Baez in Concert (1990) (TV)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Joan Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter, musician and a prominent activist in the fields of human rights, peace and environmental justice.

Baez has a distinctive vocal style, with a strong vibrato. Her recordings include many topical songs and material dealing with social issues.

Baez began her career performing in coffeehouses in Boston and Cambridge, and rose to fame as an unbilled performer at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival. She began her recording career in 1960, and achieved immediate success. Her first three albums, Joan Baez, Joan Baez, Vol. 2, and Joan Baez in Concert all achieved gold record status, and stayed on the charts for two years.

Baez has had a popular hit song with "Diamonds & Rust" and hit covers of Phil Ochs's "There but for Fortune" and The Band's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Other songs associated with Baez include "Farewell, Angelina", "Love Is Just a Four-Letter Word", "Joe Hill", "Sweet Sir Galahad" and "We Shall Overcome". She performed three of the songs at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, helped to bring the songs of Bob Dylan to national prominence, and has displayed a lifelong commitment to political and social activism in the fields of nonviolence, civil rights, human rights and the environment.

Joan Baez in Concert (1990) (TV)

Cast: Joan Baez, Jackson Browne

Neil Diamond: Special Moments In Concert from Ireland (2003) (TV)

Neil Diamond is one of the most successful and prolific singer/songwriters of all time. His songs (whether recorded by him or other artists) have become an essential part of the American pop music songbook. Nearly four decades after entering the music business, he remains unchallenged as one of the rock era's greatest live solo performers. He is a true original.

Now Neil Diamond is coming to PBS. Taped in Dublin in July 2002, NEIL DIAMOND: SPECIAL MOMENTS IN CONCERT FROM IRELAND is a rousing one-hour music special featuring concert highlights from one of Diamond's sold-out shows. The television special features performances of some of his most beloved hits, including "Sweet Caroline," "America," "September Morn," and "Cracklin' Rosie." From the opening strains of "America," Diamond is greeted by a wildly cheering Irish audience, including Ireland's Prime Minister at the time, Bertie Ahern.

Neil Diamond: Special Moments In Concert from Ireland (2003) (TV)

Cast: Neil Diamond