The Dick Cavett Show: Olympians
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1. Janis Joplin
1. Janis Joplin
This broadcast came right in the middle of the recording sessions for Janis Joplin's first album with her new band the Kozmic Blues Band.
51min
Jul 17, 1969
2. Jefferson Airplane
2. Jefferson Airplane
The Jefferson Airplane perform "Somebody to Love" with David Crosby as well as the politically charged anthems "Volunteers" and "We Can Be Together."
50min
Aug 18, 1969
3. Janis Joplin
3. Janis Joplin
When Janis Joplin returned to the show nearly a year after her previous visit, she again came with a new band.
1 h 6 min
Jun 24, 1970
4. Sly and the Family Stone
4. Sly and the Family Stone
Sly and the Family Stone perform their #1 hit "Thank You (Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again)" followed by an interview that can best be described as odd.
1 h 7 min
Jul 12, 1970
5. Janis Joplin
5. Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin's final appearance on the show came just two months before her death. Joplin performs "Half Moon" and "My Baby."
1 h 7 min
Aug 2, 1970
6. Stevie Wonder
6. Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder performs "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" and "Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer."
1 h 6 min
Aug 10, 1970
7. John Lennon and Yoko Ono
7. John Lennon and Yoko Ono
This interview was Lennon's first on American television since the breakup of The Beatles the year before.
1 h 7 min
Sep 20, 1970
8. John Lennon and Yoko Ono
8. John Lennon and Yoko Ono
John and Yoko return to the show through the miracle of videotape with additional segments from their previous appearance.
1 h 6 min
Sep 23, 1971
9. George Harrison
9. George Harrison
George Harrison shows a film clip of his performance of "Bangla Desh" from The Concert For Bangladesh, and plays guitar with Gary Wright and Wonderwheel.
1 h 4 min
Nov 22, 1971
10. John Lennon and Yoko Ono
10. John Lennon and Yoko Ono
John and Yoko return to the Cavett stage and perform live.
1 h 6 min
May 10, 1972
11. Ray Charles Part 1
11. Ray Charles Part 1
Ray Charles' first appearance on The Dick Cavett Show followed the release of his album A Message From The People, which had come out in April.
1 h 2 min
Mar 17, 1968
12. Ray Charles Part 2
12. Ray Charles Part 2
Ray's second appearance on The Dick Cavett Show. As promised during his first visit, Ray returns and is Cavett's only guest.
1 h 6 min
Jan 25, 1973
13. Ray Charles Part 3
13. Ray Charles Part 3
Ray's third and final visit is capped off by his third - and to some ears, mercifully final - duet with Cavett on "Am I Blue."
1 h 4 min
Mar 19, 1968
14. Paul Simon
14. Paul Simon
The last of Paul Simon's three appearances on the show is a magnificent showcase of musical performances. He opens the show with a solo rendition of "American Tune."
1 h 6 min
Sep 4, 1974
15. David Bowie
15. David Bowie
A rare interview at the time for David Bowie, plus performances of "1984" and "Young Americans."
27min
Dec 4, 1974
16. Billy Joel Part 1
16. Billy Joel Part 1
Dick Cavett interviews Billy Joel in Montauk for part one of a two part interview.
22min
Oct 3, 1991
17. Billy Joel Part 2
17. Billy Joel Part 2
Part two of Dick Cavett's interview with Billy Joel
22min
Oct 4, 1991
18. Mick Jagger
18. Mick Jagger
Dick Cavett interviews legendary Rolling Stones front man, Mick Jagger.
15min
Aug 3, 1972
19. Little Richard
19. Little Richard
Known for his charismatic showmanship and influence in multiple musical genres, Little Richard guest stars on this episode of The Dick Cavett Show.
1 h 4 min
Dec 29, 1970
20. Frank Zappa
20. Frank Zappa
Dick Cavett speaks with Frank Zappa, an American musician known for his fusing of genres.
29min
May 11, 1980
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