Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Season 7
Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Don Kirshner and syndicated to television stations. It premiered on September 27, 1973, with a performance by The Rolling Stones; its last episode was in 1981.
Where to Watch Don Kirshner's Rock Concert • Season 7
13 Episodes
- Nick Gilder, David Bowie, Carly Simon, Disco Dance Dimensions, Nancy ParkerE1
Nick Gilder, David Bowie, Carly Simon, Disco Dance Dimensions, Nancy ParkerMusic: --Nick Gilder (performing live) - "(You Really) Rock Me," "Electric Love," "Into The 80s," "Watcher Of The Night," "Metro Jets" and "Hold On Me Tonight." --David Bowie (music videos) - "D.J.," "Look Back In Anger" and "Boys Keep Swinging." --Carly Simon (music videos) - "Vengeance" and "We're So Close." --Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) - roller disco routine. Comedy: --Nancy Parker (stand-up comedy) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - appear in 3 sketches: a student arriving late for school; "Romance For Siamese Twins" record offer; and a "Rock Rap" music news report. - Smokey Robinson, Keith & Darrell, Chris Rush, Heart, Olivia Newton-JohnE2
Smokey Robinson, Keith & Darrell, Chris Rush, Heart, Olivia Newton-JohnMusic: --Smokey Robinson - "Ooo Baby Baby," "Share It," "Get Ready" and "Cruisin'." --Keith and Darryl (Smokey's nephews) perform "Kickin' It Around." --On tape: Heart on tour (3-part report). Segment includes interviews with Ann and Nancy Wilson, rehearsal and recording studio footage. Heart is shown performing "Cook with Fire," "High Time," "Crazy On You" and "Straight On." --Olivia Newton John (music video) - "Totally Hot." --Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) dance to the Jacksons' "Shake Your Body Down To The Ground." Comedy: --Chris Rush (comedian) - talks about UFO's. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: unruly students in classroom; "Rock Rap." - Maxine Nightingale, Denny Johnston, America, Bob WelchE6
Maxine Nightingale, Denny Johnston, America, Bob WelchMusic: --Maxine Nightingale - "Lead Me On," "(Bringing Out) The Girl In Me," "Love Me Like You Mean It" and "Hideaway." --Bob Welch (music videos, live performances) - "China," "Church," "Precious Love" and "Three Hearts." --America (on film, performance from Central Park) - "Only Game In Town," "All Around" and "Foolin'." Comedy: --Denny Johnston (stand-up comedian) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) "Rock Rap" music news (includes joke about Linda Ronstadt dating Jerry Brown); (2) cooking show spoof. - Devo, The Ritchie Family, Tasha Thomas, Kelley RodgersE8
Devo, The Ritchie Family, Tasha Thomas, Kelley RodgersMusic: --Devo (live performances) - "Secret Agent Man," "Blockhead," "Uncontrollable Urge" and "Mongoloid." --The Ritchie Family - "The Best Disco In Town," "It's A Man's World," "Where Are The Men?" "Put Your Feet To The Beat" and "Bad Reputation." --Tasha Thomas - "You're The One I Love (From Day To Day)," "Hot Buttered Boogie" and "You Put The Music In Me." --Devo (music videos) - "The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise" and "Devo Corporate Anthem." Comedy: --Kelley Rodgers (stand-up comedian) --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - John Cougar, Gloria Gaynor, Roger & Roger, KISS, New EnglandE9
John Cougar, Gloria Gaynor, Roger & Roger, KISS, New EnglandMusic: --Gloria Gaynor sings "Never Can Say Goodbye," "I Will Survive" (in English and Spanish) and "Let Me Know (I Have A Right)." --John Cougar - "A Little Night Dancin'," "Small Paradise," "I Need A Lover" and "Miami." --KISS (music videos) - "I Was Made For Lovin' You" and "Sure Know Something." --New England (music videos) - "P.U.N.K. (Puny Undernourished Kid)" and "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya." --Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) perform to "Get Up And Boogie." Comedy: --Roger and Roger (comedy team) - impersonate Archie & Edith Bunker and imitate various singers. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) people playing "Spin The Bottle." (2) A "Love Themes For Stupid People" record offer. - Heatwave, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Irv Burton, Hall & Oates, Nicolette LarsonE10
Heatwave, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Irv Burton, Hall & Oates, Nicolette LarsonMusic: --Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes - "All I Want Is Everything," "Living In The Real World" and "Vertigo." --Heatwave - "Always And Forever," "Razzle Dazzle," "Eyeballin'" and "Raise A Blaze." --Nicolette Larson (music videos w/Andrew Gold in band) - "Back In My Arms Again" and "Dancin' Jones." --Hall & Oates (music videos) - "Wait For Me," "Bebop Drop," "The Woman Comes And Goes" and "Intravino." Comedy: --Irv Burton (stand-up comedy) - sings "Ain't To Pround To Beg" and talks about movies & TV shows. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) Teacher meeting with nerdy student & his family. (2) Sammy Davis parody. - Tavares, Glen Super, The Who, ABBA, The Boomtown Rats, Ellen Foley, TriumphE13
Tavares, Glen Super, The Who, ABBA, The Boomtown Rats, Ellen Foley, TriumphMusic: --Tavares - "Positive Forces," "More Than A Woman" and "Never Had A Love Like This Before." --The Who (on film) - "Won't Get Fooled Again" (from the movie "The Kids Are All Right"). --ABBA (music videos) - "Does Your Mother Know?" and "Voulez Vous." --Ellen Foley (music videos) - "What's A Matter Baby?" "Stupid Girl" and "We Belong To The Night." --The Boomtown Rats (music video) - "I Don't Like Mondays." --Triumph (music video) - "Lay It On The Line." Comedy: --Glenn Super ( stand-up comedian) - routine includes Elvis Presley parody. --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - "Record Reviewer" sketch. - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, REO Speedwagon, The Village People, Chic, David Johansen, Jay LenoE16
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, REO Speedwagon, The Village People, Chic, David Johansen, Jay LenoMusic: --Chic - "My Feet Keep Dancing," "Le Freak" and "I Want Your Love." --REO Speedwagon - "Roll With The Changes," "Only The Strong Survive," "Easy Money," "Back On The Road Again" and "Keep Pushin'." --Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (music video) - "Here Comes My Girl." --David Johansen (music videos) - "Melody" and "Swaheto Woman." --Village People (music videos) - "Ready For The 80s" and "Sleazy." Comedy: --Jay Leno (stand-up comedian) - Bob Grill, The O'Jays, Paul Mooney, Janis Ian, Roxy MusicE17
Bob Grill, The O'Jays, Paul Mooney, Janis Ian, Roxy MusicMusic: --Rob Grill - "Rock Sugar," "Feel The Heat," "Strangers" and "Where Were You When I Needed You?" --The O'Jays (lip-sync) - "Forever Mine," "Get On Out and Party," "Sing A Happy Song," "I Want You Here With Me" and "Use Ta Be My Girl." --Janis Ian (music video) - "Fly Too High." --Roxy Music (music video) - "Angel Eyes." --The Disco Dance Dimensions (dance troupe, series regulars) perform to "Greased Lightning" from the 'Grease' soundtrack. Comedy: --Paul Mooney (stand-up comedian) --The Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - sketches: (1) & (2) 2-part Summer camp sketch; (3) "Love Songs For Short People" record offer. - Peaches & Herb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Con Funk Shun, The Sports, UK, Rick & RubyE18
Peaches & Herb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Con Funk Shun, The Sports, UK, Rick & RubyMusic: --Peaches & Herb - "Roller Skatin' Mate," "I Pledge My Love," "Gypsy Lady" and "Howzabout Some Love?" --The Oak Ridge Boys - "Dancing The Night Away," "Sail Away," "Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight" and "Dream On." --Con Funk Shun - "Chase Me" and "(Let Me Put) Love On Your Mind." --The Sports (music videos) - "Who Listens To The Radio?" and "Don't Throw Stones." --UK (music video) - "Nothing To Lose." Comedy: --Rick and Ruby (musical-comedy team of Brian Seff and Monica Ganas) - imitate various singers. - Kool & the Gang, Lou Rawls, Captain & Tennille, Rose Royce, O'Brien & Sevara, Bobby KosserE19
Kool & the Gang, Lou Rawls, Captain & Tennille, Rose Royce, O'Brien & Sevara, Bobby KosserMusic: --Kool & The Gang - "Hangin' Out," "Too Hot," "Ladies Night" and "Got You Into My Life." --Lou Rawls - "Heartache (Just When You Think You're Loved)," "Old Times," "Sit Down And Talk To Me" and "Ain't That Loving You (For More Reason Than One)?" --Captain & Tennille (music video) - "Do That To Me One More Time." --Rose Royce (music videos) - "I Wonder Where You Are Tonight" and "Is It Love You're After?" Comedy: -- O'Brien and Severa (comedy team) --Bobby Kosser (stand-up comedian) - Rick Derringer, Le Roux, Peter Pit, Cheap Trick, Lene LovichE20
Rick Derringer, Le Roux, Peter Pit, Cheap Trick, Lene LovichMusic: --Rick Derringer - "Don't Ever Say Goodbye," "Guitars and Women," "Teenage Love Affair," "Hang On Sloopy" and "Jump, Jump, Jump." --Le Roux - "It Could Be The Fever," "New Orleans Ladies" and "Mystery." --Dennis Frederiksen (of Le Roux, aka David London) - performs a song from the "Can't Stop The Music" soundtrack. --Cheap Trick (music videos) - "The Dream Police," "Way Of The World" and "Voices." --Lene Lovich (music videos) - "Bird Song" and "Angels." Comedy: --Peter Pit (stand-up comedian) --Village Idiots (comedy troupe, series regulars) - do a sketch about Summer campers. - The Police, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Rondstadt, The Specials, NazarethE23
The Police, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Rondstadt, The Specials, NazarethMusic: --The Police (performing live) - "Roxanne," "Message In A Bottle," "Can't Stand Losing You," "Next To You," "Walking On The Moon," "The Bed's Too Big Without You" and "Deathwish." --Fleetwood Mac (music video, concert film) - "Sara." --Linda Ronstadt (videos taped in recording studio, with live vocals) - "How Do I Make You?" and "Hurt So Bad." --The Specials (music videos) - "Gangsters" and "Message To You Rudy." --Nazareth (music video) - "Holiday." Also appearing: --Gary Yudman (stand-up comedian) --Goldfinger & Dove (magic act)