Release Date

01 May, 2007

Runtime

00:50: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

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Actors

Frank Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

Gail Zappa

Billy Bob Thornton

Ruth Underwood

George Duke

Ian Underwood

Napoleon Murphy Brock

Warren Cuccurullo

Moon Unit Zappa

David Fricke

Steve Vai

Frank Filipetti

Joe Travers

Ahmet Zappa

Elliot Ingber

Alice Cooper

Ralph Humphrey

Kerry McNabb

Bruce Fowler

David McMacken

Crew