Night FlightStagione 1988
Night Flight is a variety show that originated on the USA Network. An eclectic mix of short films, cartoons, B movies, stand up comedy, documentaries, music videos and more, Night Flight was broadcast, in various incarnations, from 1981 to 1996.
Dove guardare Night Flight • Stagione 1988
53 Episodi
- Sade Video ProfileE1
Sade Video Profile“It’s a quiet storm…” Nigerian-born fashion designer turned singer Sade is the subject of tonight’s Video Profile. Pat Prescott starts us off with an introduction to the “smooth and sexy high priestess of soul,” before jumping into a Sade mega-mix cut with exclusive interviews with the artist from the Night Flight studio (originally filmed in 1985). In her interview segment, Sade talks about her record Diamond Life and finally provides instructions to the American audience on how to pronounce her name. - "Take Off" To Sports Rock IIE3
"Take Off" To Sports Rock IISports! Tonight, we're kicking off with a 1988 “Take Off” to Sports Rock and Roll that is pure Original Night Flight. Almost every popular sport, from Basketball to Boxing get’s it’s ‘80s anthem in this 50 minute classic segment. You could say that Wrestling is over-represented in this episode, but that really all depends on how much you love or hate ‘80s wrestling. Here at Night Flight, based on our selection of specifically that genre, you could say we love it. A lot. With slam dunks like Dazz Band’s “Let It All Blow,” Pro Wrestling’s supremely weird “Land of 1000 Dances,” Kurtis Blow’s “Basketball,” Manfred Mann's Earth Band’s “Runner” and of course, the timely Chicago Bears’ “Super Bowl Shuffle," we really can't recommend this enough. - Take Off to Satanic MetalE4
Take Off to Satanic MetalWelcome to tonight’s "special investigation" into Satanic Metal circa 1988 (peak Satanic Panic!). Ever since the days of Paradise Lost, Faust and Hot Stuff Comic Books, the devil has been folk antihero numero uno and when Rock & Roll finally came along, he had his soundtrack (according to outraged fundamentalists). Kicking off with Ozzy's "Miracle Man," join us as we descend into a realm of dark hymns from Damien, Iron Maiden, and much more… - Cult-O-RamaE5
Cult-O-Rama “Ultimately, cult movies transcend all categories, and give their audiences something they’ve never seen, but always wanted to," says Night Flight's Pat Prescott towards the end of our 1988 "Cult-O-Rama" episode. "Cult movies appeal with a sense of special community. No matter how warped your vision, you're not alone." This special original episode of Night Flight surveyed a spate of post-modern cult film classics, including Pink Flamingos, Liquid Sky, Eating Raoul and Suburbia. Tonight’s "Cult-O-Rama" episode reminder of Night Flight’s ability to provide a necessary public service of being an invaluable source of discovery discovery for pillars of avant-garde art, music and cinema. - Dating Do's And Don'tsE6
Dating Do's And Don'ts This weekend, Night Flight delivers one of it’s classic Video Essays: “Dating Do's And Don’ts.” Joining the likes of Atomic TV and Rockin’ Ronnie, Dating Dos and Don’ts is an exhaustive video mashup combining romantic pop from Lynn Goldsmith’s rock alter-ego Will Powers, Dolly Parton, Apollonia 6, Berlin, ‘60s instructional videos, ‘50s B-movie sci-fi and, oh yeah, a visit from an old friend: Dr. Ruth Westheimer! For any viewers of the original Night Flight, Dating Do's and Don'ts will put you right back on the family couch, 2AM in the ‘80s. It’s one of the best examples of our prescient, pre-internet video mashup style. - Take Off to Rock CowboysE8
Take Off to Rock CowboysWelcome to Night Flight. Tonight we Take Off to Rock and Roll Cowboys, original air date 1988. Sharpen your spurs and saddle up as Night Flight shows you how many of today’s rockers take their musical and visual style from the Wild Wild West. Kicking off with Martini Ranch’s “Reach,” The Damned’s Cinescope spaghetti-western themed cover “Alone Again Or,” and more from Robbie Robertson, Kool Moe Dee, and more! - "Take Off" to Controversial VideosE20500
"Take Off" to Controversial Videos "Viewer discretion is advised" Pat Prescott tells us at the start of tonight's 1988 Take Off episode to Controversial Videos. "Sex, Drugs, Religion, Politics..." what more can you want from Night Flight's curated collection of controversial music videos. Everyone knows that while other fledgling music networks from the era avoided controversy, Night Flight actively courted it. Just ask creator Stuart Shapiro about what happened the first time we aired The Clash's "Rude Boy" completely uncut :). This episode brings you music from Billy Idol, Motley Crue, Slovenian avant-gardists Laibach, Sheena Easton's fantastic "Sugar Walls", the always classy George Michael and maybe one of the best sequencing decisions ever: a transition from the "Ballad of Jim and Tammy Bakker" to a Raucous Dead Kennedy's performance with Jello Biafra compelling the audience to "Shoot Up With God." Then, stayed tuned for two films from the Glasshouse Production Team, Tom Stern & Alex Winter: "Aisles of Doom" - Goes to the Movies + Video Profile: The CureE20600
Goes to the Movies + Video Profile: The CureThe segment is guided by a candid Radio 1990 interview with Robert Smith about the inspiration for the "Close To Me" video, fame and more. In true Night Flight fashion, the British band's ever evolving visual is explored through director Tim Pope's videos throughout the piece. Includes the following content: Previews from She's Having a Baby, Julia and Julia, and The Unbearable Lightness of Being, plus a look at new home video releases courtesy of Coming Attractions magazine for No Way Out, In the Mood, and Spaceballs The Cure video profile including the following videos and interview segments with Robert Smith: - Let's Go To Bed - The Walk - Dear Prudence (Siouxie & the Banshees) - Caterpillar - Close To Me - On a Night Like This - In Between Days - Just Like Heaven - Night Flight Goes To The Movies + Ins and Outs for '88E22000
Night Flight Goes To The Movies + Ins and Outs for '88Welcome to Night Flight goes to the movies, a. Tonight we look at the growing emergence of black leading men in a variety of film genres including Carl Weather's "Action Jackson" and Spike Lee's "School Daze" including interviews. - Flash TracksE22600
Flash TracksYour original Night Flight programming returns with a 1988 episode of Flash Tracks. Tonight we have neo-60s psychedelia Australian style with Hoodoo Gurus, gritty english rock Flesh for Lulu, and from Bradford, England it's "Sanctuary” for your soul with The Cult! And for a timely bonus, stay tuned at the end of this episode for Australia's roaming reporter Norman Gunston who pays a visit to the 1979 Grammys! - Goes to the Movies + Video Profile: The CarsE31200
Goes to the Movies + Video Profile: The CarsThis 1988 installment of Night Flight Goes to the Movies looks at John Waters' nostalgic look back at 1960s teen dance TV shows "Hairspray" along with the forgettable yet forgivable remake of "And God Created Woman" starring Rebecca DeMornay and a completely forgotten Rob Lowe/Meg Tilly thriller entitled "Masquerade". The Cars video profile features many memorable hits songs interspersed with rare juicy interview bites from Rik Ocasek. Includes the following content: Previews from Hairspray, And God Created Woman, and Masquerade, plus a look at new home video releases courtesy of Coming Attractions magazine for Beverly Hills Cop II, Stakeout, and Maid to Order, plus a video tribute to Divine (Harris Glenn Milstead) who had just recently passed away. ----- Encore presentation of a video profile on The Cars who had recently disbanded. Music videos (some are just snippets) include: You Might Think Why Can't I Have You Drive Hello Again Magic Tonight She Comes True To You - Ric Ocasek (Wearing Down) Like a Wheel - Elliot Easton Stay the Night - Benjamin Orr Strap Me In - Take Off to New Metal and Def Leppard Video ProfileE32500
Take Off to New Metal and Def Leppard Video Profile Night Flight's 1988 New Metal Special spans the globe - covering bands from Japan, Germany and at home in the USA. Acts included in this essential Night Flight Take Off are Megadeth, Zodiac Mindwarp, Ezo, Warlock and more... Not to be missed! - Take Off to Crime + Video Vault VIIE32600
Take Off to Crime + Video Vault VIIIn "Take Off To Crime," get ready for greed, gunshots and gangsters with David Bowie, Tony Powers, Madhouse and more... Unlock this week's video vault with Toni Basil, Paul Simon and other groundbreaking music video moments from the 80s. - Divine Profile + New SoundsE40800
Divine Profile + New Sounds"Hi, I'm Divine. And tonight we're going to be taking a looking at my career, from the early years in Pink Flamingos, to my performances and right up to my current hollywood film." He was one of america's most glamorous, campiest, and outrageous movie queens and Night Flight's interview is one of the most treasured parts of our library. Watch Divine discuss the legacy of Pink Flamingos, meeting John Waters and more. - Atomic TVE41501
Atomic TVNight Flight's Atomic TV is a classic featurette from the original series and fan favorite. This early, trend-setting 'video mashup' takes the pop music scene of 1986 and early public domain safety films to create a pre-internet psychedelic supercut for the ages. It's like Dr. Strangelove met Koyaanisqatsi at the bar of Ramones concert. It's a hypnotic, and surreal homage to nuclear hysteria with a comedic twist and a testament to Night Flight's dedication to experimenting with the formats of the music video and television. Sort of sad that regardless the decade, the threat of Nuclear domination never seems to escape the news cycles, Luckily, Night Flight is still around and can serve as your virtual time capsule of Nuclear History. - Regional Rock New JerseyE42300
Regional Rock New JerseyNight Flight rocks regional tonight as we travel to Asbury Park and beyond to explore the sounds of The Garden State. Featuring music from, of course, the Boss, blues revivalist Southside Johnny, Hackensack’s Joe Lynn Turner, Clarence Clemons and more! - Video Flashtracks: Bauhaus and Sons + Videos From the AtticE50600
Video Flashtracks: Bauhaus and Sons + Videos From the AtticFeatures music videos from legendary British goth rockers Bauhaus and their spin-off group Love and Rockets along with dark entries from singer-gone-solo Peter Murphy. Videos from the Attic revives several classics from Blancmange, Eurythmics, Billy Idol, Fine Young Cannibals and More. Includes the following content: Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead Peter Murphy - Final Solution Peter Murphy - All Night Long Love and Rockets - Ball of Confusion The Bubblemen - We Wish We Were Bubblemen Love and Rockets - No New Tale to Tell Love and Rockets - Mirror People Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself Romeo Void - Never Say Never Eurythmics - Missionary Man Blancmange - Living on the Ceiling Peter Gabriel - Shock the Monkey Falco - Rock Me Amadeus Fine Young Cannibals - Johnny Comes Home - Night Flight Short Film ShowcaseE52700
Night Flight Short Film ShowcaseWelcome to Night Flight's new filmmaker series, featuring short films from America's most talented writers, directors and producers. Tonight, two films from the Glasshouse production team Tom Stern and Alex Winter, Squeal of Death and Aisles of Doom. - Take Off to BBQs and BikinisE52701
Take Off to BBQs and Bikinis Another classic cut of summer themed Night Flight programming featuring The Cars, The Untouchables, Jimmy Cliff, and Pat Prescott trivia time: "What happens when the original surf rockers trade places with 900 pounds of rap?" The Fat Boys' Wipeout! - Video Profile: Robert Plant + Goes to the MoviesE61700
Video Profile: Robert Plant + Goes to the MoviesWelcome to Night Flight's video profile of one of Rock's greatest vocalists and song stylists, Robert Plant and Night Flight goes to the movies with Arnie Action Thriller Red Heat, Bull Durham and more - Take Off to Women In RockE61701
Take Off to Women In Rock Night Flight salutes the Women of Rock in this excellent original episode from June, 1988. "Today," Pat Prescott tells us, "women's voices are more powerful than ever in new music, neo-folk and down & dirty Rock n Roll." Featuring Sinead O'Connor's incredible video with MC Lyte, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, and Annie Lennox. - Take Off to FreedomE70200
Take Off to FreedomNight Flight's celebrating Independence Day (in 1988 and today!) with a Red, White and Blue Take Off Special to Freedom. We'll take a musical look at the many faces of Freedom, at home and abroad with Billy Bragg, Robbie Robertson, Hulk Hogan, and Aztec Two Step. - Motorcycle Rodeo, "Night Flight Goes to the Movies" & Full ForceE70800
Motorcycle Rodeo, "Night Flight Goes to the Movies" & Full Force Tonight we head to Ventura, California 1987 for Night Flight’s special segment on a Motorcycle Rodeo. Like a Heavy Metal Parking Lot for the great American Biker community, this feature takes an intimate look at the customs of the leather clad, bearded, booted men of the Highway. Featuring such events as the Slow Race, Motorcycle Tug Of War, Keg Derby, and the couples competition Weenie Bite, (which features a mustard slathered Hot-Dog that you’ll just have to watch for yourself to truly understand) tonight’s episode gets you all need to know about “the modern day cowboys of the American Highway!” Stick around after the Easyriders motorcycle mayhem for a vintage episode of "Night Flight Goes to the Movies," where we featured clips from Hollywood movies released in 1988: "License to Drive," "Dudes" (featuring a young Jon Cryer!), "Arthur 2: On the Rocks," "Wall Street," and "Siesta." "And now the Summer of Love returns" Pat Prescott tells viewers next, "with this week's home video pick. - Poets of RockE71500
Poets of RockNight Flight's 1988 "Poets of Rock" special is a celebration of some of the greatest songwriters of the era. "Rock and Roll lyrics are the poetry of the masses" Pat Prescott tells us, before giving us a brief history lesson in rock lyricism that includes Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and Lennon. Then we move into the 80s with a look and listen to the lyrics Patti Smith, Tracy Chapman, 10,000 Maniacs and more. - Take Off to HardcoreE72900
Take Off to Hardcore 1988's "Take Off" to Hardcore (and more!) You gotta hand it to the original Night Flight writers. Every weekend for over seven years, the team put together 8 hours of cutting-edge television—mixing a complex blend of avant-garde, undiscovered and obscure visual/audio art. The amount of work this took on a weekly basis back in the 1980s is staggering. Tonight’s episode is a one-two punch of amazing Night Flight curation. Take Off to Hardcore begins fittingly with Bad Brains and Bl'ast!’s “Surf and Destroy,” before taking a detour off the Hardcore Highway into Euro-Industrial tracks from Alien Sex Fiend and Nitzer Ebb, only to end with an awesome Peter Murphy clip and solo track. It’s disorienting for sure, but one hell of a watch! - "Take Off" to Comedy in Music Videos 6E81300
"Take Off" to Comedy in Music Videos 6 “What do you do when a guy puts Mayonnaise on your shoulder?... Do the Watusi!" — Howie Mandel circa 1986. And so goes 3 minutes of towering cringe (even by '80s standards) in tonight’s "Take Off" episode to Comedy in Music Videos from 1988 that also features the legendary Max Headroom, Father Guido Sarducci, Bette Midler, Will Smith and more! - Mega Video VaultE90300
Mega Video VaultA selection of innovative, landmark 1980s music videos from Devo, Tony Powers, Will Powers, Elvis Costello, Grace Jones, Chaka Khan, Peter Wolf & David Lee Roth. Includes the following content: WHIP IT - Devo DON'T NOBODY MOVE (THIS IS A HEIST) - Tony Powers ADVENTURES IN SUCCESS - Will Powers ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN - Elvis Costello ONCE IN A LIFETIME - Talking Heads WARM LEATHERETTE / WALKING IN THE RAIN - Grace Jones I FEEL FOR YOU - Chaka Khan OO-EE-DIDDLEY-BOP! - Peter Wolf HEY DJ - World Famous Supreme Team I AM A DJ - David Bowie GOD BLESS VIDEO - Alcatrazz JUST A GIGOLO / I AIN'T GOT NOBODY - David Lee Roth - Take Off to Acid RockE91600
Take Off to Acid RockNight Flight "Take's Off" to the once and future glory of Acid Rock. The original catalytic agent for Acid Rock faded away, but Night Flight tracked the visual cues and sonic elements of Acid Rock making a major flashback for the '80s through artists like S'Express, The Cult, The Psychedelic Furs, Nina Hagen and The Mission. - Video Flash TracksE91601
Video Flash Tracks It's time for more video flash tracks. Presenting video portraits of The Style Council, Fields of The Nephilim and Aztec Camera. First, we point the viewfinder at Glasgow act Aztec Camera's folk fusion of jazz chords and bossanova rhythms. Then it's on to our next act: Rising like ghosts from a swamp, the London band Fields of the Nephilim combine the dusty, lawless legacy of the west with a lot of post apocalyptic dread. Councilman Paul Weller lead one of England’s original punk band’s: The Jam. By 1983, he needed a new direction so formed The Style Council, whose videos cap this excellent episode of Flash Tracks. - John Carpenter Original Video ProfileE93000
John Carpenter Original Video Profile Night Flight's video profile of John Carpenter arrives! The master of horror sits down with Night Flight for this special 1988 director profile and talks his influences, the role of music in his filmmaking and much more. Featuring clips from his films to help tell the story of the auteur's unique vision, this special episode is peak Night Flight and not to be missed! - Bill Fishman Profile + Night Flight Goes to the MoviesE101500
Bill Fishman Profile + Night Flight Goes to the MoviesNight Flight profiles quintessential rock video director Bill Fishman, on the debut of his film Tapeheads (1988) with John Cusack and Tim Robbins. This tour de force of his work explores videos by Suicidal Tendencies, The Ramones, and more. - Take Off to Comedy IXE101501
Take Off to Comedy IXIn "Take Off to Comedy IX," enter Jackie Mason's mind with the brilliant compilation “The World According To Me,” Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi get Brian Wilson out of bed to go surfing in a long forgotten clip that was one of our most popular stories on the blog last year. Other gems include Divine’s “These Lips Were Made For Kissing,” Dweezil Zappa, Weird Al Yankovich and an original segment with comedian Ritch Shydner’s hilarious bit in the Night Flight studios. - Take Off to New AgeE102200
Take Off to New AgeThe sun has risen on the Aquarian Age. Tonight we return to 1988 for an intergalactic sojourn through the New Age movement. “A fascination with the eternal truths permeates New Age music…” Pat Prescott tells us, before jumping into an eclectic mix of Philip Glass, Ravi Shanker, Kitaro, and Yanni. Prepare your Pan Flutes, and ready yourself for New Age hour on Night Flight. - Video Flashtracks: Thomas Dolby + Metal In Your FaceE111200
Video Flashtracks: Thomas Dolby + Metal In Your FaceNight Flight profiles sonic wizard Thomas Dolby in this special episode of Video Flash Tracks. Cut with some of Dolby's best tracks, Pat Prescott brings us up to speed with Thomas Dolby's history in pop and status as one of its best collaborators with the inclusion of his 1988 George Clinton collaboration Hot Sauce. This episode also features extra coverage on White Lion and Level 42. Night Flight gets some Metal In Your Face with clips and stories from Suicidal Tendencies, Britny Fox, Nuclear Assault, Overkill and more. Enjoy! - Neil Young Video ProfileE111800
Neil Young Video Profile Tonight Night Flight profiles one of Rock’s great renegades: Neil Young. The essential episode features a candid NF studio interview with Young discussing his origins and inspirations and features some of Young’s more esoteric deep cuts on Geffen Records in the '80s including 1982’s techno track “Sample and Hold” and his Rockabilly ballad “Wonderin'.” Night Flight creator Stuart S. Shapiro's independent film distribution company International Harmony distributed Young's film "Rust Never Sleeps," a regular title in our early days on the air. It’s great to have the icon back on Night Flight. - Twenty Years of Rock Style: RapE111801
Twenty Years of Rock Style: RapIn this original episode from 1988, Night Flight features the beat-box, syncopated rhythm of Rap. “Born in the inner-city, now commercially accepted the world over rap made its social statement with a look, as well as a sound," Pat Prescott explains. Dig in with a classic tune from Jamaican born Shinehead, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s “The Message,” Run DMC’s heavy guitar hybrid track “Rock Box,” Night Flight favorites The Fat Boys and more. - "Take Off" to FuturismE112500
"Take Off" to FuturismTonight, we go back to 1988 to Take Off to Futurism in Music Videos. "The future is upon us, with Robots, Computers and new technologies" Pat Prescott informs us at the top of tonight's episode. Kicking off with Bonnie Tyler scored supercut of Fritz Lang's Metropolis this episode shows a multitude of visions of the future through music. Re-flex is "Hurt," the Earons explore "The Land of Hunger," Tangerine Dream's Peter Baumann signs of "Strangers in the Night" and DEVO tell the tale of the "Worried Man." This episode on the future has the special honor of being bookended by a good friend from the past, Mr. Bill. - Take Off to FoodE112501
Take Off to Food What’s on the menu for tonight? Fish Heads! Our 1988 “Take Off” episode of Night Flight is a special salute to… Food? “Whether you slice it or dice it, chew it or spew it” Pat Prescott proclaims, “you can’t live without it!” Kicking off with Weird Al Yankovich’s “Eat It,” and including tunes from The Fat Boys, Tom Petty, Barnes and Barnes and a myriad of food-related, public domain interstitials, this episode is a pure cup of instant weird. Including the the notorious 'pot brownie' recipe from 'The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook! - Traveling Wilburys Video ProfileE120200
Traveling Wilburys Video ProfileWelcome to tonight’s new original arrival: a 1988 special profile of The Traveling Wilbury’s. The a British–American supergroup consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty, gets the complete Night Flight treatment with a look at the groups signature songs and individual output from the 80s. - Take Off to African SoundsE120901
Take Off to African SoundsAfro Beat: A look at Africa's music and politics. It's no secret that Rock and Roll is based on African Rythyms. Africa created tempo and 4/4 time, the basis for all our generation's popular dance music. Today, another sound is coming from Africa as the world turns to the political abuses on the continent. African-born musicians are crying out for their civil rights. Featuring preeminent pan-africanist Fela, Senegalese brothers Toure Kunda, Nigerian Juju music leader King Sunny Ade, South African Apartheid activists Juluka and much more. This is Night Flight at it’s absolute finest: musical, cultural and historical. - New Sounds and Video Flash TracksE121000
New Sounds and Video Flash Tracks Side A: Welcome to New Sounds highlighting the burgeoning acts and micro-genres of the late 80s with Belgian synth act Front 242 (with a video from iconic photographer Anton Corbijn), Australian punk act Lime Spiders, Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians massive hit “What I Am,” and some fantastic Joy Division inspired coldwave from Siglo XX. Side B: Time for some rapid fire Flash Tracks featuring the masters of party anarchy: Fishbone, the brilliant vocal contortionist Bobby McFerrin, and finally the big sounds from Scotland’s Big Country.