Sat, May 23, 1998
In this hour and a half documentation about, a New York discotheque called Studio 54. The club opened in February 1977 and, it owned by Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell on 54th street. Their guest were celebrities, locals, etc. In 1980, the club was raided and Rubell and Schrager were arrested for skimming $2.5 million and tax evasion. One year later, they had been sentenced for 13 months in prison for the matter. The club remained opened until it shuttered for good in 1985. Steve Rubell died at 43 on July 25, 1989 from complications of AIDS.
Sat, Jun 20, 1998
British rock band Def Leppard, sold millions of albums along with concerts. Def Leppard, had big tastes of success in the 1980's until, alcohol and drugs had taken their toll. Those vices drove a member out of the band in 1982 and, another to an early grave in 1991. The surviving members discuss frankly about their beginnings and success. In addition, drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car accident while taking a break from recording their fourth album fourth LP "Hysteria".
Sat, Aug 29, 1998
In this installment, the show looks back at the year 1968, which is generally considered the most turbulent year in American history since the Civil War. Among the events covered are the Tet Offensive, the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., the chaos at the 1968 Democratic National Convention as well as the music and trends that shaped the year. Among those interviewed are singers David Crosby and Grace Slick as well as writer P.J. O'Rourke.