Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer of all time. With global sales of over 75 million records, Franklin is one of the world's best-selling music artists. As a child, Franklin was noticed for her gospel singing at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L. Franklin was a minister. At the age of 18, she was signed as a recording artist for Columbia Records. While her career did not immediately flourish, Franklin found acclaim and commercial success once she signed with Atlantic Records in 1966. Hit songs such as "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "Chain of Fools", "Think", and "I Say a Little Prayer", propelled Franklin past her musical peers. Franklin continued to record acclaimed albums such as I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You (1967), Lady Soul (1968), Spirit in the Dark (1970), Young, Gifted and Black (1972), Amazing Grace (1972), and Sparkle (1976), before experiencing problems with the record company. Franklin left Atlantic in 1979 and signed with Arista Records. The singer appeared in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers before releasing the successful albums Jump to It (1982), Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985) and Aretha (1986) on the Arista label. In 1998, Franklin returned to the Top 40 with the Lauryn Hill-produced song "A Rose Is Still a Rose"; later, she released an album with the same name. Franklin recorded 112 charted singles on the US Billboard charts, including 73 Hot 100 entries, 17 top-ten pop singles, 100 R&B entries and 20 number-one R&B singles. Besides the foregoing, the singer's well-known hits also include "Ain't No Way", "Call Me", "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)", "Spanish Harlem", "Rock Steady", "Day Dreaming", "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)", "Something He Can Feel", "Jump to It", "Freeway of Love", "Who's Zoomin' Who" and "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (a duet with George Michael). Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards (out of 44 nominations), including the first eight awards given for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (1968–1975), a Grammy Awards Living Legend honor and Lifetime Achievement Award. Franklin received numerous honors throughout her career. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1987, she became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She also was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2019, the Pulitzer Prize jury awarded the songwriter a posthumous special citation "for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades". In 2020, Franklin was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. .. Source: Article "Aretha Franklin" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Aretha Franklin
  • Popularity: 5.94
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1942-03-25
  • Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
  • Homepage: https://www.arethafranklin.net/
  • Also Known As: The Queen of Soul
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Aretha Franklin Movies

  • 1980
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    The Blues Brothers

    The Blues Brothers

    7.731 1980 HD

    Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

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  • 1998
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    VH1: Divas Live

    VH1: Divas Live

    8.1 1998 HD

    The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, and four of the biggest female hitmakers in contemporary pop, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and...

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  • 1998
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    Motown 40: The Music is Forever

    Motown 40: The Music is Forever

    1 1998 HD

    Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.

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  • 1998
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    Blues Brothers 2000

    Blues Brothers 2000

    5.271 1998 HD

    Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's...

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  • 2009
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    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

    8.1 2009 HD

    On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and...

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  • 2003
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    Britney Spears: In the Zone

    Britney Spears: In the Zone

    7 2003 HD

    Britney Spears: In the Zone is a busy batch of Britney-mania, much of it featuring Spears in crisp dance numbers supplemented by behind-the-scenes...

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  • 2007
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    Classic Soul at the BBC

    Classic Soul at the BBC

    6 2007 HD

    A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes,...

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  • 1982
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    The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

    The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

    6 1982 HD

    Rodney Dangerfield's first ABC special, featuring stand-up and sketches.

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  • 2023
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    Burt Bacharach at the BBC

    Burt Bacharach at the BBC

    1 2023 HD

    A celebration of one of the all-time songwriting greats, featuring a selection of the finest songs from his extraordinary back catalogue and...

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  • 2014
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    Led Zeppelin Played Here

    Led Zeppelin Played Here

    8 2014 HD

    1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50...

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  • 1993
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    Aretha Franklin: Duets

    Aretha Franklin: Duets

    8 1993 HD

    A chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart sharing a stage with the Queen...

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  • 2006
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    George Michael - Twenty Five

    George Michael - Twenty Five

    7.3 2006 HD

    This set is a 25 year retrospective of Michael's career. Included are tracks with Wham!, Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John, Mary J. Blige, and Whitney...

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  • 1988
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    Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

    Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

    1 1988 HD

    Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family and prominent figures within the music industry.

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  • 2004
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    Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

    Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

    7.4 2004 HD

    Tom Dowd & the Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Historical...

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  • 2018
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    Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

    Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

    7.4 2018 HD

    An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

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  • 2023
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    WHAM!

    WHAM!

    7.3 2023 HD

    Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

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  • 1968
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    Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968

    Aretha Franklin: The Legendary Concertgebouw Concert Amsterdam 1968

    7 1968 HD

    This concert shows very rare and unique footage of Aretha in a very productive and creative part of her career.

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  • 1999
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    Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985

    Aretha Franklin - Live at Park West 1985

    6.2 1999 HD

    Aretha Franklin's seductive voice and irrepressible charm have been delighting audiences for more than three decades. Now, from the critically...

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  • 2013
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    Muscle Shoals

    Muscle Shoals

    7.206 2013 HD

    In a tiny Alabama town with the curious name of Muscle Shoals, something miraculous sprang from the mud of the Tennessee River. A group of...

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  • 2018
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    Aretha Franklin: Respect

    Aretha Franklin: Respect

    1 2018 HD

    A BBC tribute to the undisputed Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

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  • 2003
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    Sam Cooke: Legend

    Sam Cooke: Legend

    7.2 2003 HD

    Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever...

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  • 1968
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    Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968

    Aretha Franklin: Berns Salonger 1968

    1 1968 HD

    Aretha Franklin 'Berns Salonger', Stockholm, Sweden 1968-05-08 Songs: 1. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 2. Come Back Baby 3. Dr....

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  • 2010
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    The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story

    The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story

    4.7 2010 HD

    The Greatest Ears in Town is an insightful documentary and testimonial to Arif Mardin; the producer, arranger, musician and multi Grammy award winner.

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  • 1977
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    Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris

    Aretha Franklin - Live in Paris

    8 1977 HD

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  • 2016
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    Freedom : La Story de George Michael

    Freedom : La Story de George Michael

    1 2016 HD

    In 1982, the British singer had a dazzling success with the group Wham! alongside his friend Andrew Ridgeley. From "Club Tropicana" to "Careless...

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  • 1999
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    George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael

    George Michael Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael

    8.4 1999 HD

    This video includes 22 clips: Outside, Somebody To Love (with Queen,) & Killer/Papa Was a Rollin' Stone (P.M. Dawn Remix), both from the 1993 Freddie...

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  • 1990
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    Night of 100 Stars III

    Night of 100 Stars III

    4 1990 HD

    A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

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  • 2015
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    Queens of Soul at the BBC

    Queens of Soul at the BBC

    7 2015 HD

    Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige,...

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  • 1967
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    Woody Allen Looks at 1967

    Woody Allen Looks at 1967

    1 1967 HD

    Woody Allen's whimsey is turned loose on the news, social events, and happenings of 1967. Such groovey guests as Aretha Franklin, Liza Minnelli, and...

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  • 2022
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    2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    8.5 2022 HD

    The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California....

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  • 2004
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    Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

    Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

    9.8 2004 HD

    Radio disc jockey legend Casey Kasem presents this collection featuring momentous occasions in music history. This installment delves into the...

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  • 2023
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    They All Came Out to Montreux

    They All Came Out to Montreux

    9 2023 HD

    Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate...

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  • 1970
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    Aretha Franklin - Live in Canada

    Aretha Franklin - Live in Canada

    1 1970 HD

    Aretha Franklin performing live in Canada, 1978

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  • 1970
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    Aretha Franklin Live At Fillmore West

    Aretha Franklin Live At Fillmore West

    1 1970 HD

    Aretha Franklin performing live at Fillmore West on 5th March 1971

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  • 1970
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    Aretha Franklin - Live At La Bussola

    Aretha Franklin - Live At La Bussola

    1 1970 HD

    Aretha Franklin performing live at La Bussola, Italy in 1971

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  • 1970
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    Aretha Franklin - Live On The Steve Allen Show

    Aretha Franklin - Live On The Steve Allen Show

    1 1970 HD

    Aretha Franklin performing live on The Steve Allen Show in 1964

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  • 1970
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    Aretha Franklin - Live At Montreux Jazz Fest

    Aretha Franklin - Live At Montreux Jazz Fest

    1 1970 HD

    Aretha Franklin performing live at the Montreux Jazz Fest in 1971

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  • 2016
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    Jazz at the White House

    Jazz at the White House

    1 2016 HD

    This All-Star Global Concert at the White House features performances by Joey Alexander, Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terri...

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  • 2022
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    George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

    George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

    7 2022 HD

    This is by far the most definitive feature documentary of George Michael's amazing life, told candidly by fellow musicians and other friends who...

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  • 2000
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    Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

    6.333 2000 HD

    Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor of the record label's 25th anniversary. The highly...

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  • 2001
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    VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin

    VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin

    1 2001 HD

    A concert performance by "Lady Soul" Aretha Franklin, as well as Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony and Jill Scott. From Radio City Music Hall in New York.

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  • 2017
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    GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special

    GRAMMYS' Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special

    1 2017 HD

    GRAMMYS® Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special is a retrospective packed with epic moments from the past 59 years of GRAMMY history,...

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  • 2001
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    Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

    Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

    1 2001 HD

    This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler...

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  • 2007
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    Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

    Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

    7 2007 HD

    This American Masters episode showcases the wonderful influence of Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records. Since the label's founding in...

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  • 2018
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    American Dream: Detroit

    American Dream: Detroit

    1 2018 HD

    The comeback of Detroit is poised to be the greatest turnaround story of American history.

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  • 2017
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    This Is Bob Hope...

    This Is Bob Hope...

    8 2017 HD

    During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the...

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  • 2017
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    Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

    Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

    6.4 2017 HD

    The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista...

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  • 2018
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    Amazing Grace

    Amazing Grace

    7.189 2018 HD

    A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades...

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  • 2011
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    Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin

    Queens Of Pop: Aretha Franklin

    1 2011 HD

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  • 2002
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    It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

    8 2002 HD

    A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa...

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  • 2006
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    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers

    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers

    1 2006 HD

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  • 1987
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    James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

    James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

    1 1987 HD

    Godfather of soul James Brown performs with Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Billy Vera, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer in this live concert. Lively...

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  • 2019
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    Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)

    Aretha Franklin Remembered (My Music)

    1 2019 HD

    A chronological documentary about the life and music of one of the world's most iconic singers, Aretha Franklin.

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  • 1998
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    The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

    The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

    5 1998 HD

    The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every participant from the film. Star and co-writer Dan...

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  • 2019
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    The Apollo

    The Apollo

    6.4 2019 HD

    The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

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  • 1968
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    Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68

    Aretha Franklin: Swing In '68

    1 1968 HD

    In 1968, Aretha Franklin toured Europe for the first time and also gave an exclusive concert at WDR Studio L. The WDR recording of the "Queen of...

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  • 1968
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    Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns

    Lady Soul: Aretha Franklin på Berns

    1 1968 HD

    A recording from Aretha Franklin's vist to Sweden in May 1968. The following songs are performed: "There's No Business Like Show Business", "Come...

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  • 2001
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    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

    1 2001 HD

    This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937)...

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  • 2001
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    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

    1 2001 HD

    This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937)...

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  • 2020
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    Aretha Franklin, soul sister

    Aretha Franklin, soul sister

    8 2020 HD

    A vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, who has become a symbol of freedom and power for all African American women.

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  • 1997
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    The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue

    The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue

    6 1997 HD

    When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, they soon discover their new pals are about to be...

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  • 1986
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    Women in Rock

    Women in Rock

    1 1986 HD

    All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare...

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  • 2019
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    The Upside

    The Upside

    7.2 2019 HD

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  • 1980
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    Solid Gold

    Solid Gold

    6 1980 HD

    Solid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that debuted on September 13, 1980. Like many other shows of its genre, such as...

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  • 2005
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    Deal or No Deal

    Deal or No Deal

    6.6 2005 HD

    A contestant must choose from 26 sealed briefcases containing a marker for various amounts of cash from one penny to $1 million. The player then...

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  • 1964
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    The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

    4.5 1964 HD

    The Hollywood Palace is an hour-long American television variety show that was broadcast weekly on ABC from January 4, 1964 to February 7, 1970....

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  • 1964
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    Shindig!

    Shindig!

    6.2 1964 HD

    Shindig! is an American musical variety series which aired on ABC from September 16, 1964 to January 8, 1966. The show was hosted by Jimmy O'Neill, a...

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  • 1970
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    The Flip Wilson Show

    The Flip Wilson Show

    4.8 1970 HD

    The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. The show starred American...

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  • 1953
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    The Oscars

    The Oscars

    7 1953 HD

    An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a...

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  • 1978
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    The Kennedy Center Honors

    The Kennedy Center Honors

    7.3 1978 HD

    The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

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  • 1972
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    The Midnight Special

    The Midnight Special

    7.6 1972 HD

    The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by...

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  • 1975
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    Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

    6.936 1975 HD

    A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...

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  • 1958
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    Kraft Music Hall

    Kraft Music Hall

    4.4 1958 HD

    Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s in the musical...

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  • 2022
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    Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music

    Behind the beats, histoires de la pop music

    1 2022 HD

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  • 2013
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    Cachitos de hierro y cromo

    Cachitos de hierro y cromo

    7.7 2013 HD

    Cachitos de hierro y cromo is a Spanish musical-themed documentary program, directed by Jero Rodríguez and hosted by Virginia Díaz. It...

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  • 1988
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    Murphy Brown

    Murphy Brown

    6.433 1988 HD

    Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the...

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  • 1986
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    WWF Wrestling Challenge

    WWF Wrestling Challenge

    6.8 1986 HD

    WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and...

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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  • 2024
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    Mr. McMahon

    Mr. McMahon

    7.991 2024 HD

    WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.

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