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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.

2007 |0h 50m |  Music, Documentary

Videos

Cast

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Frank Zappa

Self (archive footage)

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Dweezil Zappa

Self

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Billy Bob Thornton

Self

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George Duke

Self

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Napoleon Murphy Brock

Self

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Warren Cuccurullo

Self

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Moon Unit Zappa

Self

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Steve Vai

Self

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Ahmet Zappa

Self

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Alice Cooper

Self

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Ralph Humphrey

Self

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Pete Griffin

Self

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Jimmy Carl Black

Self (archive footage)

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Tom Fowler

Self (archive footage)

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Don Pardo

Self (voice) (archive footage)

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Chester Thompson

Self (archive footage)

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Tina Turner

Self (archive footage)

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Language

English

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