| 12:00 pm |
VH1 |
VH1 News Special: Pop For Sale |
From the 'N Sync/Backstreet burger wars to the Britney and Christina cola clashes, artists and products have never been so closely linked, and the line between the two keeps getting blurrier. In this news special, VH1 asks: Is licensing pop for commercial use merely buying into the establishment that rock 'n' roll once rebelled against or has the face of rock changed so much that only suckers are refusing to cash in? (rerun) |
| 4:00 pm |
VH1 |
VH1 All Access: Rock & Religion |
documentary looks back at the early days of rock & roll when pioneers like Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard struggled with playing "the devil's music", also today's current boom in spirituality, where artists like Creed and Madonna express their spirituality in their music with commercial success (rerun) |
| 6:00 pm |
VH1 |
VH1 All Access: Cheers & Jeers II |
fast paced, music filled romp through the best and worst of pop culture moments; includes the Britney Spears - Christina Aguilera soda wars; the Aerosmith Superbowl performance, etc. (rerun) |
| 9:00 pm |
CMT |
Inside Fame: Breaking Through |
Country Music Television examines the challenges of making it in the music business with rising country stars Gary Allan, Keith Urban and Andy Griggs; all three talk candidly about their roads - and detours - to success |
| 10:00 pm |
Bravo |
Popular Song: Soundtrack of the Century (Pt 1 of 8) |
Part 1 looks at the early years of the American musical theatre, tracing the process by which music rooted in Jewish and African-American traditions melded into the sophisticated and glamorous soundtrack that guided Americans through the Great Depression; w/ comments from Wynton Marsalis and others |
| 9:00 am |
CMT |
Inside Fame: Breaking Through |
Country Music Television examines the challenges of making it in the music business with rising country stars Gary Allan, Keith Urban and Andy Griggs; all three talk candidly about their roads - and detours - to success |
| 1:00 pm |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection: Louis Armstrong |
Documentary on jazz legend Louis Armstrong includes movie and performance clips ("I Cover The Waterfront", "Back O' Town Blues", "Shine", "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen", "Dinah", "Tiger Rag", etc.), vintage photos, and interviews with Lil Hardin, Al Grey, Lucille Armstrong, and Satchmo himself (rerun) |
| 6:00 pm |
Bravo |
Popular Song: Soundtrack of the Century (Pt 1 of 8) |
Part 1 looks at the early years of the American musical theatre, tracing the process by which music rooted in Jewish and African-American traditions melded into the sophisticated and glamorous soundtrack that guided Americans through the Great Depression; w/ comments from Wynton Marsalis and others |
| 10:00 am |
Ovation |
Jazz Collection: Louis Armstrong |
Documentary on jazz legend Louis Armstrong includes movie and performance clips ("I Cover The Waterfront", "Back O' Town Blues", "Shine", "Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen", "Dinah", "Tiger Rag", etc.), vintage photos, and interviews with Lil Hardin, Al Grey, Lucille Armstrong, and Satchmo himself (rerun) |
| 12:30 pm |
Black Starz |
Hellhounds On My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson (2000) |
documentary on blues man Robert Johnson features many performances; with Keb' Mo', Sonny Landreth, Bob Weir, Irma Thomas (with Tracy Nelson and Marcia Ball), R.L. Burnside, Chris Whitley, Robert Lockwood Jr., David "Honeyboy" Edwards, etc. |
| 3:00 pm |
VH1 |
American Hot Wax (1978) |
musical comedy pays tribute to 50's rock & roll and disc jockey Alan Freed; cast includes Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman, Jerry Lee Lewis, Frankie Ford, Chuck Berry and Screamin' Jay Hawkins |
| 8:00 am |
VH1 |
Before They Were Rock Stars: Star Search |
VH1 pays tribute to the talent uncovered by Star Search, with clips on Tatyana Ali, Usher, Leann Rimes, Aaliyah, Alanis Morissette, Britney Spears, etc. (rerun) |
| 6:00 pm |
CMT |
Inside Fame: Breaking Through |
Country Music Television examines the challenges of making it in the music business with rising country stars Gary Allan, Keith Urban and Andy Griggs; all three talk candidly about their roads - and detours - to success |
| 9:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Keep On Pushin'" |
this episode explores black music and its relationship to politics, protest, and spreading the message, including the profound influence of black music on the civil-rights movement since its beginnings in the 19th century; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, James Brown, The Last Poets, Marvin Gaye, Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, NWA and Tipac Shakur; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Ray Charles, and others |
| 9:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Pursuing The Dream" |
this episode traces the progress of black artists in the music business, from exploitation to eventual ownership and power in the publishing, recording, and entertainment industries; artists featured include Mamie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Nat "King" Cole, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jessie Belvin, Ray Charles, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Michael Jackson and Russell Simmons; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Lou Rawls, Ahmet Ertegun, and many others (repeats at 12:00 am) |
| 10:00 pm |
Bravo |
Popular Song: Soundtrack of the Century (Pt 2 of 8) |
Part 2 delves deep into America's Jazz Age; includes contributions from Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Artie Shaw, Johnny Mathis, Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello and Willie Nelson; also archival footage of Hoagy Charmichael talking about the origins of "Stardust" and Paul McCartney describes the writing of "Yesterday"; performances include Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby duet on "Did You Evah?", and Louis Armstrong ("Heebie Jeebies") |
| 12:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Pursuing The Dream" |
this episode traces the progress of black artists in the music business, from exploitation to eventual ownership and power in the publishing, recording, and entertainment industries; artists featured include Mamie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Nat "King" Cole, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jessie Belvin, Ray Charles, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Michael Jackson and Russell Simmons; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Lou Rawls, Ahmet Ertegun, and many others |
| 6:00 pm |
Bravo |
Popular Song: Soundtrack of the Century (Pt 2 of 8) |
Part 2 delves deep into America's Jazz Age; includes contributions from Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Artie Shaw, Johnny Mathis, Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello and Willie Nelson; also archival footage of Hoagy Charmichael talking about the origins of "Stardust" and Paul McCartney describes the writing of "Yesterday"; performances include Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby duet on "Did You Evah?", and Louis Armstrong ("Heebie Jeebies") |
| 7:30 pm |
BET |
How I'm Living |
with Chelsea Sinclair and the Cash Money Millionaires |
| 9:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Can I Get A Witness" |
episode deals with the spiritual pulse of black music, from the influence of gospel and the musicians' dedication to the church to an overwhelming desire to create "the devil's music"; artists featured include Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Kirk Franklin, B.B. King and Mahalia Jackson; interview clips include Lamont Dozier, Andrea Crouch, Anita Pointer, Taj Mahal, Bobby Womack, Solomon Burke, Clive Davis, and others (repeats at 12:00 am) |
| 11:00 am |
FX |
Honkytonk Man (1982) |
Clint Eastwood produced, directed and stars in this drama about an alcoholic country singer who wants to make it to the Grand Ole Opry before he dies of tuberculosis; cast includes New Orleans-born singer and entertainer Linda Hopkins, plus David Frizzell, Ray Price, Marty Robbins, Merle Travis and Porter Wagoner |
| 12:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Can I Get A Witness" |
episode deals with the spiritual pulse of black music, from the influence of gospel and the musicians' dedication to the church to an overwhelming desire to create "the devil's music"; artists featured include Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Kirk Franklin, B.B. King and Mahalia Jackson; interview clips include Lamont Dozier, Andrea Crouch, Anita Pointer, Taj Mahal, Bobby Womack, Solomon Burke and Clive Davis |
| 2:35 pm |
Encore |
Everybody's All-American (1988) |
1998 film drama stars Dennis Quaid and Jessica Lange; features a brief appearance by Aaron Neville |
| 9:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Let's Get It On" |
this episode focuses on sexuality in black music and the controversies that have surrounded it, from the early days of jazz and rock to the explicit lyrics of today's rap songs; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, Sylvester, Barry White, Millie Jackson, Teddy Pendergrass, Lil' Kim, Eazy-E, Donna Summer, D'Angelo (repeats at 12:30 am) |
| 1:05 am |
ABC |
Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher |
scheduled guests include Trace Adkins |
| 6:00 am |
WWL 4 |
Eyewitness Morning News |
Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. will be in with his band to promote the Louisiana Swamp Festival (show airs from 6:00 am to 8:00 am; WWL also broadcasts online) |
| 6:00 am |
History |
History's Lost and Found |
includes a segment on Louis Armstrong's personal reel-to-reel tape recordings; features tape extracts, vintage photos & performance clips, and interviews with Michael Cogswell (Director of the Louis Armstrong House and Archives), and former member of Armstrong's All-Stars, Marty Napoleon (rerun) |
| 12:00 pm |
BET On Jazz |
Jazz Box |
performance by the Brian Blade Fellowship recorded in Montreal (repeats at 8:00 pm and 1:00 am) |
| 12:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Let's Get It On" |
this episode focuses on sexuality in black music and the controversies that have surrounded it, from the early days of jazz and rock to the explicit lyrics of today's rap songs; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, Sylvester, Barry White, Millie Jackson, Teddy Pendergrass, Lil' Kim, Eazy-E, Donna Summer, and D'Angelo |
| 9:00 pm |
Bravo |
Southern Comfort (1981) |
Nat'l Guardsmen on weekend maneuvers in a Louisiana bayou spark a small guerrilla war with a community of Cajuns in this drama starring Powers Boothe and Keith Carradine; features appearances by Cajun musicians Marc Savoy, Frank Savoy, Dewey Balfa and John Stelly (repeats at 2 am) |
| 9:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Express Yourself" |
this episode examines the style and image projected by black artists in the past and how they eventually evolved to shape popular culture from fashion to language; artists featured include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Miles Davis, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Sly and The Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton and Michael Jackson; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Rick James, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Solomon Burke and many others (repeats at 12:00 am) |
| 12:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Express Yourself" |
this episode examines the style and image projected by black artists in the past and how they eventually evolved to shape popular culture from fashion to language; artists featured include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Miles Davis, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Sly and The Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton and Michael Jackson; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Rick James, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Solomon Burke and many others (repeats at 5:00 pm) |
| 3:00 pm |
Bravo |
Southern Comfort (1981) |
Nat'l Guardsmen on weekend maneuvers in a Louisiana bayou spark a small guerrilla war with a community of Cajuns in this drama starring Powers Boothe and Keith Carradine; features appearances by Cajun musicians Marc Savoy, Frank Savoy, Dewey Balfa and John Stelly |
| 6:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Let's Get It On" |
this episode focuses on sexuality in black music and the controversies that have surrounded it, from the early days of jazz and rock to the explicit lyrics of today's rap songs; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, Sylvester, Barry White, Millie Jackson, Teddy Pendergrass, Lil' Kim, Eazy-E, Donna Summer, and D'Angelo |
| 7:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Can I Get A Witness" |
episode deals with the spiritual pulse of black music, from the influence of gospel and the musicians' dedication to the church to an overwhelming desire to create "the devil's music"; artists featured include Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Kirk Franklin, B.B. King and Mahalia Jackson; interview clips include Lamont Dozier, Andrea Crouch, Anita Pointer, Taj Mahal, Bobby Womack, Solomon Burke and Clive Davis |
| 8:00 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Live |
performances by Bonerama, Steve Grisaffe and Ken Swartz (see below for Louisiana Jukebox Live rerun schedule!) |
| 8:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Pursuing The Dream" |
this episode traces the progress of black artists in the music business, from exploitation to eventual ownership and power in the publishing, recording, and entertainment industries; artists featured include Mamie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Nat "King" Cole, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jessie Belvin, Ray Charles, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Michael Jackson and Russell Simmons; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Lou Rawls, Ahmet Ertegun, and many others |
| 9:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Keep On Pushin'" |
this episode explores black music and its relationship to politics, protest, and spreading the message, including the profound influence of black music on the civil-rights movement since its beginnings in the 19th century; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, James Brown, The Last Poets, Marvin Gaye, Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, NWA and Tipac Shakur; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Ray Charles, and others
(repeats at 12:00 am) |
| 12:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Keep On Pushin'" |
this episode explores black music and its relationship to politics, protest, and spreading the message, including the profound influence of black music on the civil-rights movement since its beginnings in the 19th century; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, James Brown, The Last Poets, Marvin Gaye, Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, NWA and Tipac Shakur; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Ray Charles, and others |
| 1:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Pursuing The Dream" |
this episode traces the progress of black artists in the music business, from exploitation to eventual ownership and power in the publishing, recording, and entertainment industries; artists featured include Mamie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Nat "King" Cole, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jessie Belvin, Ray Charles, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Michael Jackson and Russell Simmons; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Lou Rawls, Ahmet Ertegun, and many others |
| 2:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Can I Get A Witness" |
episode deals with the spiritual pulse of black music, from the influence of gospel and the musicians' dedication to the church to an overwhelming desire to create "the devil's music"; artists featured include Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Kirk Franklin, B.B. King and Mahalia Jackson; interview clips include Lamont Dozier, Andrea Crouch, Anita Pointer, Taj Mahal, Bobby Womack, Solomon Burke and Clive Davis |
| 3:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Let's Get It On" |
this episode focuses on sexuality in black music and the controversies that have surrounded it, from the early days of jazz and rock to the explicit lyrics of today's rap songs; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, Sylvester, Barry White, Millie Jackson, Teddy Pendergrass, Lil' Kim, Eazy-E, Donna Summer, and D'Angelo |
| 4:00 pm |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Express Yourself" |
this episode examines the style and image projected by black artists in the past and how they eventually evolved to shape popular culture from fashion to language; artists featured include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Miles Davis, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Sly and The Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton and Michael Jackson; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Rick James, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Solomon Burke and many others |
| 8:00 pm |
Pay Per View |
Martina McBride's Greatest Hits: Live in Concert! |
Country star Martina McBride performs her greatest hits live from the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis; features a guest appearance by Tim McGraw (repeats at 10:00 pm) |
| 9:00 pm |
Much Music |
Spotlight |
thirty minute profile of pop singer Britney Spears (rerun; repeats at 12:00 am) |
| 6:00 am |
BET On Jazz |
Sound & Style |
featuring performances by Stanley Turrentine, The Harper Brothers, Marlon Jordan and John Pizzarella (repeats at 2:00 pm and 2:00 am) |
| 7:00 am |
Ovation |
Jazz Heroes – Dizzy Gillespie |
a profile of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie; includes archival footage of Gillespie with Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and others (repeats at 2:00 pm) |
| 12:00 pm |
Comedy Central |
Saturday Night Live |
musical guest Harry Connick, Jr. performs "It Had To Be You" and "It's Alright With Me" (originally aired 01/13/90) |
| 10:00 pm |
Bravo |
Popular Song: Soundtrack of the Century (Pt 3 of 8) |
Part 3 traces the roots of Rock 'n' Roll by starting with a look at a young Elvis Presley and backtracking 50 years to the Deep South where Rock 'n' Roll's most basic components - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Country and Hillbilly music began to mix and meld into a form that 50 years later would be deemed the fad that was "here to stay"; interviews & performances include Bessie Smith, Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Louis Jordan, BB King, Hank Williams and Big Joe Turner |
| 10:00 pm |
VH1 |
100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll (#100-#81) |
salute to female musicians via performance clips, classic cuts and interviews; this hour includes Lake Charles, LA native Lucinda Williams (# 97) |
| 3:00 am |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Keep On Pushin'" |
this episode explores black music and its relationship to politics, protest, and spreading the message, including the profound influence of black music on the civil-rights movement since its beginnings in the 19th century; artists featured include Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, James Brown, The Last Poets, Marvin Gaye, Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, NWA and Tipac Shakur; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Ray Charles, and others (Cable in the Classroom edition) |
| 11:00 am |
VH1 |
Pop-Up Video |
includes videos by Vertical Horizon; Dave Matthews Band; Britney Spears ("Oops I Did It Again"); Kid Rock; Creed (rerun) |
| 12:00 pm |
BET On Jazz |
Not Just Jazz |
Wynton Marsalis special
(repeats at 8:00 pm and 1:00 am) |
| 12:00 pm |
WVUE 8 |
Jenny Jones |
local rap star Lil' Wayne and the Cash Money Millionaires (featuring Mannie Fresh, Baby and Mickey) perform "Shine" (syndicated; check local listings) |
| 1:30 pm |
VH1 |
Behind The Music: Rick Nelson |
a profile of late pop musician and singer Ricky Nelson; includes interviews with family members, guitarist James Burton, Sun Record's Sam Phillip, and others (rerun) |
| 7:00 pm |
SHO |
Double Jeopardy |
1999 thriller partially filmed in New Orleans stars Ashley Judd, Bruce Greenwood and Tommy Lee Jones; features appearances by the Spirit of New Orleans Brass Band and Joe Simon's jazz band |
| 7:00 pm |
VH1 |
Behind the Music - The Bangles |
profile of The Bangles features candid interviews with all four band members (including Vicki Peterson, currently with the Continental Drifters), and unique rehearsal footage filmed in April 2000 |
| 9:00 pm |
Comedy Central |
Saturday Night Live |
host and musical guest Britney Spears performs in skits and sings "Oops! ... I Did It Again" and "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know" (originally aired on May 13, 2000) |
| 1:05 am |
WDSU 6 |
Jenny Jones |
local rap star Lil' Wayne and the Cash Money Millionaires (featuring Mannie Fresh, Baby and Mickey) perform "Shine" (syndicated; check local listings) |
| 9:00 am |
CBS /
WWL 4 |
CBS News Sunday Morning |
Correspondent Rita Braver profiles singer and composer Harry Connick, Jr., who has just written the lyrics and music for his first Broadway production, "Thou Shalt Not", a play by Susan Stroman |
| 10:10 am |
Black Starz |
Hellhounds On My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson (2000) |
documentary on blues man Robert Johnson features many performances; with Keb' Mo', Sonny Landreth, Bob Weir, Irma Thomas (with Tracy Nelson and Marcia Ball), R.L. Burnside, Chris Whitley, Robert Lockwood Jr., David "Honeyboy" Edwards, etc. |
| 11:00 am |
Ovation |
Sidney Bechet: Treat It Gentle |
documentary on New Orleans born jazz clarinetist and soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet includes previously unreleased footage of Bechet, and excerpts of interviews with family & friends; Woody Allen and Wynton Marsalis also appear in this portrait of Bechet’s life and career (rerun) |
| 3:20 pm |
Encore |
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) |
Sissy Spacek won an Oscar for her portrayal of country music legend Loretta Lynn in this smartly-produced biopic; cast includes Tommy Lee Jones, Ernest Tubb, Levon Helm and Merle Kilgore |
| 7:00 pm |
CMT |
The Country Freedom Concert |
live concert from Nashville benefit paying tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack; proceeds go to the Salvation Army's Disaster Relief Fund; performers include Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, Hank Williams, Jr., George Jones, Lee Ann Womack, George Strait, Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, and many more |
| 12:00 am |
PBS |
American Masters: "Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For" |
Tony Bennett narrates this full-length documentary portrait of the "First Lady of Song," the 13-time Grammy winner who elevated swing, be-bop, ballads and the blues to their highest level; spotlights Fitzgerald's exciting collaborations with other performers, including Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra and others (repeats at 3:00 am; originally aired: 12/10/1999) |
| 5:40 am |
Black Starz |
Hellhounds On My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson (2000) |
documentary on blues man Robert Johnson features many performances; with Keb' Mo', Sonny Landreth, Bob Weir, Irma Thomas (with Tracy Nelson and Marcia Ball), R.L. Burnside, Chris Whitley, Robert Lockwood Jr., David "Honeyboy" Edwards, etc. |
| 3:30 pm |
Disney |
The Famous Jett Jackson |
Britney Spears, appearing as herself, shows up at Jett's high school and performs a song from her hit CD "Baby One More Time" at the Halloween dance (rerun; originally aired on October 8, 1999) |
| 7:00 pm |
ABC |
2001 Radio Music Awards |
3 hour special recognizes the achievements of recording artists and radio personalities in various popular music formats; performers include Mariah Carey, Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz and Elton John; presenters include Master P and Lil' Romeo; Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn received two nominations each (for "Song of the Year" and "Artist of the Year" categories); airs live from the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas |
| 8:00 pm |
Cox 10 |
Louisiana Jukebox Live |
performances by Krazy, Peabody and Blake Amos & Saudade (see below for Louisiana Jukebox Live rerun schedule!) |
| 8:00 pm |
TNN |
Live at the Wildhorse |
the hottest new country acts perform live at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon; featuring Chris Cagle, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Blake Shelton, Cyndi Thomson, Trick Pony and Phil Vassar; taped September 5, 2001 |
| 2:00 am |
Disney |
The Famous Jett Jackson |
Britney Spears, appearing as herself, shows up at Jett's high school and performs a song from her hit CD "Baby One More Time" at the Halloween dance (rerun; originally aired on October 8, 1999) |
| 9:00 pm |
PBS |
American Roots (Part 1/4) "When First Unto This Country" |
episode one traces the emergence of roots music from its European and African origins through its maturation into American musical genres such as spirituals, blues, country and gospel; artists featured include Louis Armstrong, Marty Stuart, Rufus Thomas, Bonnie Raitt, Bessie Smith, Sam Phillips, Keb' Mo', and many others (repeats at 1:00 am and 4:00 am) |
| 3:00 am |
VH1 |
Say It Loud: Black Music In America: "Express Yourself" |
this episode examines the style and image projected by black artists in the past and how they eventually evolved to shape popular culture from fashion to language; artists featured include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Miles Davis, James Brown, Berry Gordy, Sly and The Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton and Michael Jackson; features interview clips with Branford Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Rick James, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Solomon Burke and many others |
| 3:30 pm |
Disney |
The Famous Jett Jackson |
Britney Spears, appearing as herself, shows up at Jett's high school and performs a song from her hit CD "Baby One More Time" at the Halloween dance (rerun; originally aired on October 8, 1999) |
| 11:00 pm |
E! |
Wild On Mardi Gras |
Jules Asner joins forces with Harry Connick, Jr. and Anne Rice to guide us through Mardi Gras - the worldwide party to end all parties - in Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Australia and, of course, New Orleans (rerun) |
| 4:50 am |
Black Starz! |
Deep Blues (1992) |
late music historian, critic, journalist, musician and New Orleans resident Robert Palmer takes the viewer on a guided tour of the birthplace of the blues, concentrating on the backroad juke joints and road houses of the Deep South |
