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The Dick Cavett Show
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Set Includes New Introductions By Cavett And Rare Performances From Janis Joplin, David Bowie, George Harrison, Stevie Wonder And More
Unlike many of today's nighttime talk shows, Cavett invited his guests to remain on stage for the entire show, creating an atmosphere for discussion among the celebrities. As Newsweek commented at the time, "[Cavett] mixed guests like a chemistry professor." During "The Dick Cavett Show," not only was the audience treated to a Janis Joplin performance of "Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)" or "Get It While You Can," the viewer also witnessed the fascinating interactions between Joplin and Gloria Swanson or Raquel Welch on the couch. Sly & The Family Stone performed their #1 hit "Thank You (Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again)," then sat on the couch with Debbie Reynolds. At other times, Cavett created more of a themed show, such as the episode featuring performances by Jefferson Airplane, Joni Mitchell, Steven Stills and David Crosby, taped just hours after the Woodstock Festival. Any way he mixed it, these episodes are rare and intriguing glimpses into rock 'n' roll history.