99) Grateful Dead Movies, TV Shows, Videos, Radio, Ads p2
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This article is from the Grateful Dead FAQ, by John J. Wood, Eric Nay and Ihor Slabicky tcgdd@hotmail.com with numerous contributions by others.
99) Grateful Dead Movies, TV Shows, Videos, Radio, Ads p2
Sunshine Daydream - ( ) An unreleased movie, approximately 90 minutes long,
mostly footage of the August 27, 1972 concert at Veneta, OR. The show was
recorded on 16-track, 2-inch tape, and on 16 millimeter color negative film.
Other footage includes preparation for the concert and Merry Prankster footage
of Acid Tests and their bus trips (including Neal Cassady). Filming,
directing, and editing contributors include: Phil De Guere, John Norris, Sam
Field, and Far West Action Picture Services (a Merry Prankster group).
(Note: Reportedly, this video has been sold via mail order by one of the
Pranksters.)
The Grateful Dead Movie - Grateful Dead (Round Reels) Their very own movie,
released on June 1, 1977. It was filmed during the October 16, 17, 18, 19,
and 20, 1974 shows at the Winterland Arena. It is 131 minutes long. Mickey
Hart played only during the second and thirds sets and the encore on the
20th. During the 'flashback' scenes, studio versions of "St. Stephen",
"Ripple", and "Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion)" were played. The "It Must
Have Been The Roses" played during the closing credits is probably a studio
version as well. "Casey Jones" is from the 17th. "Going Down The Road
Feeling Bad", "U.S. Blues" and "Morning Dew" are from the 18th (Bill
Kreutzmann is wearing a long-sleeve black button-up collared shirt in all
three songs). "One More Saturday Night" is probably from the 18th, as the
length in the movie matches the timing in DeadBase. "Eyes Of The World" and
"Truckin'" are from either the 16th or 19th. "Sugar Magnolia" is probably
from the 17th ("Sugar Magnolia" and "Sunshine Daydream" are together).
"Playing In The Band" is from the 16th (no Mickey Hart). "Stella Blue" is
from the 17th or the 20th. "Johnny B. Goode" is from the 20th (Mickey Hart is
introduced).
The Grateful Dead Movie - Grateful Dead (Image ID 7346 GD) This is a release
on laserdisc. It is in matted letterbox format (1.66 to 1 aspect ratio), with
a stereo digital audio soundtrack. The first side is in CAV, permitting Gary
Gutierrez's animation to be scanned frame by frame. Sides 2 and 3 are in CLV.
The Grateful Dead Movie - Grateful Dead ( ) In 1999, the movie has been
revamped for DVD with extra footage and extra tunes.
Don Kirschner's Rock Concert - Don Kirschner ( ) One of the shows from 1977
included the animation and "U. S. Blues" segments from "The Grateful Dead
Movie".
Saturday Night Live - NBC ( ) The Dead play "Casey Jones" and "I Need A
Miracle" > "Good Loving" on the November 11, 1978 broadcast. Phil Lesh
appears wearing a large "Hi Mom" button. Bill Kreutzmann appeared with John
Belushi in one of the skits.
Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ - Grateful Dead ( ) A close circuit telecast to
a few theaters and FM radio stereo simulcast of the November 24, 1978 show.
Night Of The Living Dead - ( ) TV broadcast on PBS (KQED) and stereo
simulcast on KSAN of the December 31, 1978 show of the closing of the
Winterland Arena.
Deathsport - (1978) The soundtrack for this movie (produced by Roger Corman)
includes Jerry Garcia playing guitar.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers - (United Artists, 1978) During the first half
hour of the movie, Garcia appears a couple of times for a few seconds as a bum
playing the banjo in the park by City Hall. The credits list 'Banjo - Jerry
Garcia'. A remake of the 1956 movie.
Apocalypse Now - (1979) The soundtrack includes some music by Mickey Hart and
the Rhythm Devils.
More American Graffiti - (1979) "Cream Puff War" by the Grateful Dead is
included in the movie soundtrack but was not included on the album "More
American Graffiti - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (MCARecords MCA2 -
11006).
Saturday Night Live - NBC ( ) The Dead play "Alabama Getaway" and "Saint Of
Circumstance" during the April 5, 1980 broadcast. Bob Weir appeared wearing
bunny ears.
PM Magazine - ( ) Had a brief interview with Garcia and Weir a few days
before the October, 1980 shows at Radio City Music Hall.
Dead Ahead - Grateful Dead ( ) This 114 minute video contains live
performances from October 30, 1981 ("Back On The Road Again", "Must Have Been
The Roses", "Ripple") and Halloween, 1980 at Radio City Music Hall in New York
City. The laser disc version has several additional songs.
Dead Ahead (Restored Version) - Grateful Dead ( ) In 2000, the VHS version of
this video release has been restored.
An Evening With The Grateful Dead - Grateful Dead (1981) Monarch/Noteworthy
present from Radio City Music Hall, New York: "Back On The Road Again", "Must
Have Been The Roses", "Ripple", "Samson and Delilah", "Ramble on Rose",
"Truckin" > "Drums" (with Billy Cobham) > "The Other One", "Good Lovin'", and
"U.S. Blues" (first three are from the "Reckoning" album). Hosted by Al
Franken and Tom Davis. This was broadcast as a Showtime Cable special of the
October, 1980 shows, probably October 30, 1980. Approximately 77 minutes
long. Copyright by Grateful Dead Productions.
Radio City Music Hall - Grateful Dead ( ) A close circuit telecast to a few
select theaters and stereo simulcast of the October 31, 1980 show.
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