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1. Live from Daryl's House (2007– )
Documentary, Music
Daryl Hall invites various musical stars to jam with him.
Stars: Daryl Hall, Eliot Lewis, Zev Katz, Everett Bradley
Votes: 227
2. Dancing in the Street (1996– )
60 min | Documentary
A documentary on the history of rock and roll.
Stars: Sean Barrett, Liev Schreiber, Debbie Harry, Brian Eno
Votes: 122
3. The Doors: L.A. Woman (1985 Music Video)
8 min | Music
In 1985, fourteen years after Morrison's death, Ray Manzarek directed and Rick Schmidlin produced a music video for the song. It was aired on MTV and included in the Doors film Dance on Fire.
Director: Ray Manzarek | Stars: John Doe, Krista Errickson
Votes: 25
4. The Drug Years (2006– )
Documentary
A look at the rise of illicit drug use and its cultural influence in the second half of the last century.
Stars: Anthony DeCurtis, Martin Torgoff, John Leland, Corey Feldman
Votes: 341
5. Down the Rhodes: The Fender Rhodes Story (2011)
Documentary
Directors: Benjamin Bove, Gerald McCauley | Stars: Michael Bearden, George Benson, Benjamin Bove, Stanley Clarke
Votes: 13
6. The Adam and Joe Show (1996–2001)
25 min | Comedy
Adam Buxton + Joe Cornish write, film, act in, edit and host their own home-made TV show which parodies contemporary popular culture.
Stars: Adam Buxton, Joe Cornish, Nigel Buxton, Zac Sandler
Votes: 577
7. The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002 Video)
52 min | Documentary
Documentary about Elvis Presley's TV performances of 1950's and beginning of 1960's.
Director: Eduardo Eguia Dibildox | Stars: Steve Allen, Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, Bill Black
Votes: 35
8. The Doors Collection (1999 Video)
172 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A collection of short films, interviews and concert footage of the '60s rock band The Doors.
Directors: Ray Manzarek, Rick Schmidlin | Stars: John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison
Votes: 348
9. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 340
10. Up All Night (1989–1998)
Comedy, Drama, Horror
"USA Up All Night" was a late night hosted horror movie show that showcased cult and b-movies between 1989 until 1998.
Stars: Rhonda Shear, Gilbert Gottfried, Caroline Schlitt, Linnea Quigley
Votes: 567
11. Beat-Club (1965–1981)
30 min | Music
Rock''s legendary performers graced the stage of this famed television show. Performing on television with no time limitations, these artists were able to pull out all the stops on, what today are, some of their most recognizable songs.
Stars: Uschi Nerke, Dave Lee Travis, Gitta Weidhaas, Karin Weidhaas
Votes: 79
12. The Definitive Elvis: The Hollywood Years - Part II: 1962-1969 (2002 Video)
58 min | Documentary
Director: Eduardo Eguia Dibildox | Stars: Ursula Andress, Ann-Margret, Pamela Austin, George Barris
Votes: 34
13. The Doors: Break On Thru - A Celebration Of Ray Manzarek (2018)
Not Rated | 67 min | Documentary
A concert documentary from a 2016 all-star performance in Los Angeles, which John Densmore and Robby Krieger, the two surviving members of The Doors, developed to celebrate what would have been band member Manzarek's 70th birthday.
Director: Justin Kreutzmann | Stars: Emily Armstrong, Exene Cervenka, Phil Chen, Robert DeLeo
Votes: 20
14. Feed Your Head (1997)
24 min | Documentary, Short
From Kesey's early "Acid Tests," to the San Francisco's Fillmore and Avalon ballrooms, Monterey, LA's Sunset Strip, and London's UFO club, culminating with the Woodstock Festival, the birth... See full summary »
Director: Bob Sarles | Stars: Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, Jack Casady, David Crosby
Votes: 10
15.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
The Doors
(2008)
60 min | Documentary, Music
The making of The Doors' eponymous debut album, released in 1967. Includes the early history of The Doors, how each song developed and interviews with the three surviving members of the band.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Bill Siddons, Perry Farrell, Michael McClure, Henry Rollins
Votes: 138
16. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Documentary, History, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend
Votes: 135
17. The Doors: Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1987 Video)
Not Rated | 71 min | Documentary, Music
A 1968 concert given by the rock group The Doors at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California.
Director: Ray Manzarek | Stars: Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore
Votes: 1,072
18. 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966–1970)
60 min | Music
Stars: Ilja Richter, Lotti Ohnesorge, Suzanne Doucet, Alf Wolf
Votes: 19
19. The Doors: Dance on Fire (1985 Video)
51 min | Documentary, Music
A combination of concert footage, television appearances, record company promo clips and new video footage shows the Doors, a top '60s rock band.
Director: Ray Manzarek | Stars: Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Jim Morrison
Votes: 430
20. The Doors (1968 TV Special)
Not Rated | 28 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Concert by The Doors, performing in Denmark.
Stars: John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, Jim Morrison
Votes: 130
21. Malibu U. (1967)
30 min | Family, Music
Nelson starred as the dean of a fictional college called "Malibu U," where the biggest popular music stars of the 1960s performed once a week.
Stars: Ricky Nelson, Virginia Ann Lee, Patricia Wymer, Erin Gray
Votes: 18
22. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical (2009 Video)
105 min | Documentary, Musical
During the 1950s, musical masterpieces that have yet to be equaled were produced in Cinemascope with stereophonic sound. These two episodes explore how the post-war years were alive with ... See full summary »
Stars: Allan Arkush, Obba Babatundé, Robert Banas, Robert S. Birchard
Votes: 43
23. The Definitive Elvis: The Memphis Years (2002 Video)
32 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Director: Eduardo Eguia Dibildox | Stars: Eddy Arnold, Milton Berle, Bill Black, Pat Broeske
Votes: 34
24. The Turtles: Happy Together (1991 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The story of how a bunch of guys from Westchester High School in Los Angeles became one of America's top bands.
Director: Harold Bronson | Stars: Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman, Don Murray, Chuck Portz
Votes: 22
25. The UCLA Dynasty (2007 TV Movie)
Documentary, Sport
On the heels of the UCLA Bruins' triumphant return to the NCAA Final Four in 2007, this HBO documentary "The UCLA Dynasty" celebrates the unprecedented success of the UCLA men's college ... See full summary »
Director: George Roy | Stars: John Wooden, Ed Powell, Steve Bisheff, Fred Slaughter
Votes: 48
26. The Doors: Soundstage Performances (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, Music
Three different TV appearances ('67-'70) including old interviews, performances and the commentaries about specific songs by band members.
Director: Jack Ofield | Stars: Danny Sugerman, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger
Votes: 169
27. The Best of the Doors (1997 Video)
Unrated | 73 min | Music
Director: Ray Manzarek | Stars: John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison
Votes: 23
28. I'm in a Rock 'n' Roll Band (2010– )
Documentary, Music
Series looking into the different elements that makes up the perfect Rock band.
Stars: Mark Radcliffe, Lauren Laverne, Edith Bowman, Adrian Edmondson
Votes: 34
29. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,572
30. VH1 Storytellers (1996– )
60 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: David Weier, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews
Votes: 161
31. X: The Unheard Music (1986)
R | 84 min | Documentary, Music
This film is a documentary about the personalities in, and the music of, the early 1980's Los Angeles punk band X. There are studio and live performances by the band and interviews with ... See full summary »
Director: W.T. Morgan | Stars: John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom, D.J. Bonebrake
Votes: 457
32. The Doors: The Soft Parade (1991 Video)
50 min | Documentary, Music
A collage of vintage clips, interviews and musical performances by The Doors, mounted by Ray Manzarek and, among other things, showing Jim Morrison's charming side.
Director: Ray Manzarek | Stars: Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Jim Morrison
Votes: 283
33. The Doors: Live at the Isle of Wight (1970)
67 min | Music
The Doors perform at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival in England.
Director: John Albarian | Stars: John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison
Votes: 167
34. The Definitive Elvis: The Hollywood Years - Part I: 1956-1961 (2002 Video)
50 min | Documentary
First part of two part documentary about movie career of Elvis Presley
Director: Eduardo Eguia Dibildox | Stars: Elvis Presley, George Klein, A.C. Lyles, Hal B. Wallis
Votes: 27
35.
VH1 Storytellers (1996– )
Episode:
The Doors: A Celebration
(2000)
62 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Dave Diomedi | Stars: Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore, Scott Weiland
Votes: 37
36. The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 (1990 Video)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, Music
Grace Slick and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane introduce concert footage of The Doors' 1968 European tour.
Directors: Paul Justman, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore | Stars: Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore
Votes: 384
37. X-Large (1987– )
85 min | Documentary
Stars: Klaus Eberhartinger, Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung, Keith Richards, Freddie Mercury
Votes: 12
38.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode:
My Generation
(1995)
60 min | Documentary, History, Music
The peace-loving counter culture produces the phenomenon of Woodstock.
Director: Obie Benz | Stars: Joan Baez, Bono, Gary Busey, Dick Cavett
Votes: 171
39. No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute to Jim Morrison (1981 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Ten years after the death of lead singer, Jim Morrison, remaining members of the Doors offer insight into the unique vision of a rock and roll legend.
Director: Gordon Forbes III | Stars: John Densmore, Jerry Hopkins, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Votes: 150
40. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008 Video)
108 min | Documentary, Musical
A look at the history of musical movies hosted by Shirley Jones. Full of clips and behind the scenes stories that any movie buff will appreciate.
Director: Mark McLaughlin | Stars: Obba Babatundé, John Badham, Robert S. Birchard, Nikki Blonsky
Votes: 112
41. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Light My Fire (2009 Video)
190 min | Music
A presentation of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage moments of the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies. Footage was culled from the RockHalls archives and represent 24 years of events.
Director: Bob Sarles | Stars: Ginger Baker, Marty Balin, Jackson Browne, Jack Bruce
Votes: 20
42.
Beat-Club (1965–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.78
(1972)
Music
Director: Michael Leckebusch | Stars: Madeline Bell, Maggie Bell, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Blackmore
Votes: 11
43. Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1996)
127 min | Documentary, History, Music
In August 1970 600,000 fans flocked to the Isle of Wight to witness the third and final festival to be held on the island. Besides the music, they also got a look at the greed, cynicism and... See full summary »
Director: Murray Lerner | Stars: Ian Anderson, Joan Baez, Martin Barre, John Bonham
Votes: 626
44. Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
The Doors didn't simply "break on through" in the late 1960s. Led by rock poet and frontman Jim Morrison, they exploded onto the music scene. Over four years, they provided the soundtrack ... See full summary »
Director: Martin R. Smith | Stars: Jim Ladd, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Michael McClure
Votes: 354
45. The Doors Are Open (1968 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, Music
A British TV documentary that originally aired in 1968. The Doors are Open focuses on the bands performance at London's Roundhouse with rare backstage footage and interviews.
Director: John Sheppard | Stars: Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, The Doors, John Densmore
Votes: 233
46. Feast of Friends: Encore (1969)
35 min | Short, Documentary, Music
Stars: The Doors, Bruce Botnick, John Densmore, Paul Ferrara
Votes: 6
47. The Doors: Break on Through (To the Other Side) (1967 Music Video)
2 min | Short, Music
The Original Elektra Records Promo Clip.
Director: Mark Abramson | Stars: John Densmore, The Doors, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Votes: 41
48. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Come Together (2009 Video)
176 min | Music
Stars: Billie Joe Armstrong, Ginger Baker, Jeff Beck, Jackson Browne
Votes: 10
49.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode:
Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
(1995)
60 min | Documentary, History, Music
This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Gary Busey, Hank Ballard, Chuck Berry, Bono
Votes: 214
50.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode:
Punk
(1995)
65 min | Documentary, History, Music
'Punk' Strips Music To Its Angry Roots
BYLINE: EDWARD GUTHMANN, Chronicle Staff Critic
4 Star Rating
PUNK: Documentary. With Johnny Rotten, Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Patti Smith, ... See full synopsis »
Director: Ted Haimes | Stars: Bono, David Bowie, Gerald Casale, Exene Cervenka
Votes: 145