Thursday - September 2, 1999

12:30 am	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars	features clips on Kiss, Maxi Priest, Busta Rhymes, Hanson, AJ McLean, Brian Litrell, Mel B, Britney Spears, Jeff Timmons, Joey Kramer, 'N Sync and Jennifer Lopez
10:30 pm	Cox Metro 10	Louisiana Jukebox	"Best of LA Jukebox" with previous and never before aired performances from ReBirth Brass Band, Jerry Jeff Walker, Joe Blakk, Warren Clark's French Quarter Jazz Band, Tab Benoit, Kerry Grombacher and the Hadden Sayers Band (see below for rerun schedule!)
1:00 am	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars, # 19	features clips on Tatyana Ali, Usher, Leann Rimes, Alanis Morissette, Justin Randal, Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Shanice, and Tiffany

Friday - September 3, 1999

7:00 pm	WVUE 8	1999 Teen Choice Awards	pop star Britney Spears was awarded Single of the Year for "Baby One More Time", and she also performs a medley of "Sometimes" and "(You Drive Me) Crazy"; other performers included Blink 182, 'N Sync, Gloria Estefan and Christina Aguilera (rerun)
7:00 pm	MTV	MTV 1998 Video Music Awards	Master P didn't win in the Best Rap Video category for "Make 'Em Say Uhh!", but he did a rocking version of it with No Limit stable-mates Fiend, Silkk The Shocker, Snoop Dogg, Mystikal and Mia X; other performers were Hole, Madonna (with Lenny Kravitz), Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys, the Backstreet Boys, Marilyn Manson, Brandy & Monica, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and Pras featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mya & Wyclef Jean (rerun)
8:00 pm	WNOL 38	Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards	nominees include New Orleans trio Trin-i-tee 5:7 (for Best Gospel Album); performers include TLC, Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child, Monica, DMX, Trin-i-tee 5:7 and Deborah Cox; airs live from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
10:35 pm	CBS	Late Show with David Letterman	rerun of special all New Orleans show from May 15th, 1998; with guest appearances by Mayor Marc Morial, fitness guru Richard Simmons, actor John Goodman and music group Beau Jocque & the Zydeco Hi-Rollers; Letterman flew the audience in from The Big Easy, and his Top 10 List was on the Top Ten Nicknames for New Orleans.

Saturday - September 4, 1999

6:30 am	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars, # 19	features clips on Tatyana Ali, Usher, Leann Rimes, Alanis Morissette, Justin Randal, Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Shanice, and Tiffany
12:00 pm	VH1	100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll (Hour 1)	salute to female musicians via performance clips, classic cuts and interviews; this hour features Lucinda Williams (# 97); Erykah Badu (100); Ani DiFranco (90); Eartha Kitt (89); etc.
1:00 pm	VH1	100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll (Hour 2)	salute to female musicians via performance clips, classic cuts and interviews; features Mahalia Jackson (# 78); Ronnie Spector (67); Big Mama Thornton (80); Sade (66); etc.
6:00 pm	WVUE 8	Motown Live	performances by Kirk Franklin and Nu Nation, New Orleans trio Trin-i-tee 5:7, Deniece Williams and Tonex (rerun)
7:00 pm	TNN	Opry Backstage	guests include Jimmy C. Newman, Jeanne Pruett, Matt King and Ray Price (repeats at 10:00 pm)
7:30 pm	TNN	Grand Ole Opry Live	performances by Jimmy C. Newman, Jeanne Pruett, Matt King and Ray Price (repeats at 10:30 pm)
10:00 pm	WYES 12	Sessions at West 54th	repeat segments featuring singer/songwriters Vic Chesnutt and Lucinda Williams, who performs songs from her Grammy winning album "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road"

Sunday - September 5, 1999

12:00 pm	VH1	Where Are They Now? - Bad Boys of Rock	series features updates on stars of the past; includes clips on Billy Idol, David Lee Roth, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dee Snyder (Twisted Sister), Gene Simmons (Kiss), Ted Nugent, Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids on The Block), Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Pete Townsend, James Brown, Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry and Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night)
1:00 pm	MTV	MTV 1998 Video Music Awards	Master P didn't win in the Best Rap Video category for "Make 'Em Say Uhh!", but he did a rocking version of it with No Limit stable-mates Fiend, Silkk The Shocker, Snoop Dogg, Mystikal and Mia X; other performers were Hole, Madonna (with Lenny Kravitz), Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys, the Backstreet Boys, Marilyn Manson, Brandy & Monica, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and Pras featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mya & Wyclef Jean (rerun)
7:30 pm	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars	features clips on Kiss, Maxi Priest, Busta Rhymes, Hanson, AJ McLean, Brian Litrell, Mel B, Britney Spears, Jeff Timmons, Joey Kramer, 'N Sync and Jennifer Lopez

Monday - September 6, 1999

5:00 am	VH1	Where Are They Now?	series looks at music personalities, using new interviews & archival footage to spotlight where they are now and what they are doing today; this episode includes a look at 70's pop group The Cowsills and features an interview with Susan Cowsill (now with Continental Drifters)
11:00 am	Disney	Where'd You MMC Them First?	special 8-hour "Mickey Mouse Club" marathon, features rarely seen footage capturing future teen stars in comedy, dance and song routines during their early Mouseketeer years; includes fun skits and performances by the Mouseketeers, including Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez (of 'N Sync) battling for the affections of a young lady; Christina Aguilera creaming JC Chasez with pies; Britney Spears, Justin and JC together in the "Cranko Movie Master" skit; and more!
11:00 am	FX	Delta Heat	a Los Angeles policeman tracks his partner's killer to the alligator-infested swamps of Louisiana in this 1992 direct to video crime drama; features an appearance by Rockin' Dopsie & the Zydeco Twisters, who contribute the soundtrack tunes "Josephine Pas Se Ma Femme" and "Lafayette Two Step"
4:00 pm	MSNBC	Time & Again	past performances from NBC's Today show; featuring Robert Palmer, Jimmy Buffett, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Santana, The Bee Gees, James Taylor, Chicago, Barry Manilow, Jon Bon Jovi and Hootie & the Blowfish (repeats at midnight)

Wednesday - September 8, 1999

6:00 pm

VH1

Where Are They Now? - Bad Boys of Rock

series features updates on stars of the past; includes clips on Billy Idol, David Lee Roth, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dee Snyder (Twisted Sister), Gene Simmons (Kiss), Ted Nugent, Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids on The Block), Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Pete Townsend, James Brown, Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry and Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night)

Thursday - September 9, 1999

5:00 am	NICK	Nick News	New Orleans native Wynton Marsalis talks about the origins of jazz. Marsalis also talks about the elements of improv and democracy in jazz
8:15 am	AMC	Pete Kelly's Blues	1955 tale of jazz and gangsters was produced, directed and narrated by its leading man, Jack Webb; music segments feature an appearance by New Orleans saxophonist Eddie Miller; also Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Venuti, Dick Cathcart, etc.
5:30 pm	MTV	MTV Video Music Awards Opening Act	MTV News goes shopping with Britney Spears for her "Video Music Awards" outfit; Kurt Loder sits down with New Orleans resident Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails in his first TV interview since the "Downward Spiral" tour in 1995; also Blink 182 and Smash Mouth perform, and MTV News interviews your favorite stars and music artists as they arrive for one of the biggest nights in television (live)
7:00 pm	AMC	Even Cowgirls Get The Blues	Sissy (Uma Thurman), a model and hitch-hiker finds herself amongst a revolt of feminist cowgirls in this 1994 comedy film; co-stars Victoria Williams as Cowgirl Debbie; music by k.d. lang (repeats at 1:30 am)
7:00 pm	MTV	1999 MTV Video Music Awards	MTV's annual video awards show; teen pop star Britney Spears' video for "Baby One More Time" is nominated in the Best Female Video, Best Pop Video and Best Choreography In A Video categories; show will be hosted by Chris Rock; performers include Britney Spears with 'N Sync, Nine Inch Nails, Lauryn Hill, DMX, Kid Rock, Jay-Z, Ricky Martin, Backstreet Boys, TLC, Eminem and Moby (repeats at 10:30 pm)
10:30 pm	Cox Metro 10	Louisiana Jukebox	"Best of LA Jukebox" with previous and never before aired performances from Zebra, The Fabulous Chickenhawks, Rebecca Barry Quartet, Lisa Amos and the LA Band, Terrell Griffin & Revolution, Dale Hawkins and Barry Cowsill (see below for rerun schedule!)

Friday - September 10, 1999

2:30 pm	WLAE 32	Reading Rainbow	"Mama Don't Allow" - host LeVar Burton visits New Orleans and talks with jazz saxophonist Earl Turbinton about creating improvisational music; Earl demonstrates how music can express emotion
3:00 pm	AMC	Even Cowgirls Get The Blues	Sissy (Uma Thurman), a model and hitch-hiker finds herself amongst a revolt of feminist cowgirls in this 1994 comedy film; co-stars Victoria Williams as Cowgirl Debbie; music by k.d. lang
8:00 pm	WLAE 32	Louisiana: The State We're In	segment on Congrès Mondial Acadien; plus a profile of former Governor Jimmie Davis on his 100th birthday (Davis was born on September 11th, 1899)
9:35 pm	TMC	I Got The Hook Up	Two small-time scam artists, Black (played by Master P) and Blue (A.J. Johnson) land in hot water when the FBI and unsatisfied customers come looking for them; also features appearances by Mia X, C-Murder, Mystikal, Mr Serv-On, Ice Cube, Fiend, Kane & Abel and Snoop Dogg; the soundtrack features many of these artists, plus Jay-Z, ODB, etc.
12:35 am	NBC	Friday Night	featuring videos from singer Britney Spears, Blink 182 and Meredith Brooks with Queen Latifah

Saturday - September 11, 1999

11:00 am	FX	Delta Heat	a Los Angeles policeman tracks his partner's killer to the alligator-infested swamps of Louisiana in this 1992 direct to video crime drama; features an appearance by Rockin' Dopsie & the Zydeco Twisters, who contribute the soundtrack tunes "Josephine Pas Se Ma Femme" and "Lafayette Two Step"
11:00 am	MTV	MTV Video Music Awards Opening Act	MTV News goes shopping with Britney Spears for her "Video Music Awards" outfit; Kurt Loder sits down with New Orleans resident Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails in his first TV interview since the "Downward Spiral" tour in 1995; also Blink 182 and Smash Mouth perform, and MTV News interviews your favorite stars and music artists as they arrive for one of the biggest nights in television (rerun)
12:30 pm	MTV	1999 MTV Video Music Awards	MTV's annual video awards; teen pop star Britney Spears was nominated in 3 categories, but did not win; performers included Britney Spears with 'N Sync, Lauryn Hill, Nine Inch Nails, DMX, Kid Rock, Jay-Z, Ricky Martin, Backstreet Boys, TLC, Eminem and Moby (rerun)
9:05 pm	AMC	The Girl Can't Help It	1956 musical comedy stars Jayne Mansfield; with Julie London, Fats Domino, The Platters, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, The Treniers, Eddie Fontaine, Abbey Lincoln, Nino Tempo, Eddie Cochran and The Chuckles (repeats at 3:00 am)
11:00 pm	CNN	World Beat	a look at country music, including a profile of Tim McGraw, who is nominated for seven awards at the upcoming CMA Awards (repeats at 3:30 am)

Sunday - September 12, 1999

10:00 am	MTV	1999 MTV Video Music Awards	MTV's annual video awards; teen pop star Britney Spears was nominated in 3 categories, but did not win; performers included Britney Spears with 'N Sync, Lauryn Hill, Nine Inch Nails, DMX, Kid Rock, Jay-Z, Ricky Martin, Backstreet Boys, TLC, Eminem and Moby (rerun; repeats at 6:00 pm)
1:00 pm	CMT	Farm Aid '99	12th annual benefit concert to raise money for America's struggling family farmers; performers include former NOLA resident, Keb' Mo'; also Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, etc.
3:30 pm	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars, # 19	features clips on Tatyana Ali, Usher, Leann Rimes, Alanis Morissette, Justin Randal, Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Shanice, and Tiffany
4:30 pm	MTV	MTV Video Music Awards Opening Act	MTV News goes shopping with Britney Spears for her "Video Music Awards" outfit; Kurt Loder sits down with New Orleans resident Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails in his first TV interview since the "Downward Spiral" tour in 1995; also Blink 182 and Smash Mouth perform, and MTV News interviews your favorite stars and music artists as they arrive for one of the biggest nights in television (rerun)
6:00 pm	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars	features clips on Kiss, Maxi Priest, Busta Rhymes, Hanson, AJ McLean, Brian Litrell, Mel B, Britney Spears, Jeff Timmons, Joey Kramer, 'N Sync and Jennifer Lopez
9:00 pm	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars	"Teen Idols" looks at the early years of recording artists Britney Spears, the Spice Girls, Mike Nesmith, New Kids On The Block , 'N Sync and 98 Degrees
12:00 am	VH1	Where Are They Now? - Bad Boys of Rock	series features updates on stars of the past; includes clips on Billy Idol, David Lee Roth, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dee Snyder, Gene Simmons, Ted Nugent, Donnie Wahlberg, Rob Halford, Pete Townsend, James Brown, Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry and Chuck Negron

Monday - September 13, 1999

11:30 am

WYES 12

Reading Rainbow

"Mama Don't Allow" - host LeVar Burton visits New Orleans and talks with jazz saxophonist Earl Turbinton about creating improvisational music; Earl demonstrates how music can express emotion

Tuesday - September 14, 1999

6:00 am	TV Land	Flip Wilson	guests include Louis Armstrong; highlights include a duet between Flip & Louis Armstrong and a Rev. Leroy sketch in which Flip & Louis sing "When the Saints Go Marching In"
9:00 pm	TNN	George Jones Show	George Jones welcomes guests Jo Dee Messina, Sammy Kershaw and Lorrie Morgan (rerun; repeats at 1:00 am)
3:40 am	HBO Plus	Rhyme & Reason	1997 documentary explores the history of rap and hip-hop; features interviews with dozens of artists including Sean "Puffy" Combs, members of Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Kurtis Blow, KRS-One, Chuck D., Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Master P, Q-Tip, etc.; also features footage of late icons Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.

Wednesday - September 15, 1999

6:30 am	TV Land	Flip Wilson	guests include Marcel Marceau, Moms Mabley and The Ragin' Cajun, Doug Kershaw
5:00 pm	VH1	100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll	hour one (#81 to #100) includes Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Fats Domino, who was ranked #97
8:00 pm	TNN	Prime Time Country	with guests Hank Williams, Jr. and Tracy Byrd (repeats at midnight)
9:00 pm	Much USA	Break This!	feature on Cash Money Records
12:30 am	Much USA	Break This!	feature on Cash Money Records (airs locally on Cox Metro 10)

Thursday - September 16, 1999

8:30 am	Much USA	Break This!	feature on Cash Money Records
10:30 pm	Cox Metro 10	Louisiana Jukebox	"Best of LA Jukebox" with previous and never before aired performances from Bruce Daigrepont, Ben Hunter "The Soul Avenger" with One Drop Plus, Terry Dexter, Rockin' Jake & the Zuluzu All-Stars, Kenny Neal, rapper Rizzo and Low and Left (see below for rerun schedule!)

Saturday - September 18, 1999

6:30 am	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars	features clips on Kiss, Maxi Priest, Busta Rhymes, Hanson, AJ McLean, Brian Litrell, Mel B, Britney Spears, Jeff Timmons, Joey Kramer, 'N Sync and Jennifer Lopez
5:00 pm	WUPL 54	Great Balls of Fire	1989 film bio of rock & roller Jerry Lee Lewis (born 9/29/35 in Ferriday, LA) stars Dennis Quaid as "The Killer"; cast also includes Tav Falco, John Doe (formerly of X) and Jimmie Vaughan

Monday - September 20, 1999

10:00 am	AMC	Pete Kelly's Blues	1955 tale of jazz and gangsters was produced, directed and narrated by its leading man, Jack Webb; music segments feature an appearance by New Orleans saxophonist Eddie Miller; also Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Venuti, Dick Cathcart, etc.
6:25 pm	TMC	I Got The Hook Up	Two small-time scam artists, Black (played by Master P) and Blue (A.J. Johnson) land in hot water when the FBI and unsatisfied customers come looking for them; also features appearances by Mia X, C-Murder, Mystikal, Mr Serv-On, Ice Cube, Fiend, Kane & Abel and Snoop Dogg; the soundtrack features many of these artists, plus Jay-Z, ODB, etc.
7:00 pm	AMC	Even Cowgirls Get The Blues	Sissy (Uma Thurman), a model and hitch-hiker finds herself amongst a revolt of feminist cowgirls in this 1994 comedy film; co-stars Victoria Williams as Cowgirl Debbie; music by k.d. lang (repeats at 1:30 am)

Wednesday - September 22, 1999

7:00 pm

CBS

1999 CMA Awards

the Country Music Association honors country music's top artists; LA native Tim McGraw leads the field with seven nominations; scheduled performers include George Strait, Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina, Dwight Yoakam, Tim McGraw, Alabama with pop group 'N Sync, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Dixie Chicks, Sara Evans, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard with pop star Jewel, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, The Wilkinsons, Shania Twain, Steve Wariner and Chely Wright

Thursday - September 23, 1999

7:00 pm	Much Music	MuchMusic Video Awards	scheduled performers include David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Our Lady Peace, The Tea Party, The Moffatts and Len; Britney is nominated in the "People's Choice: Favourite International Artist" category; special also airs on Much USA (repeats at 10 pm & 7 am Friday)
9:00 pm	Bravo	Bravo Profiles: Tony Bennett's New York	singer Tony Bennett reflects on his 50 years of stardom; features interviews with Elvis Costello, Max Roach and Wynton Marsalis (rerun; repeats at 12:30 am)
9:00 pm	TNN	The Making of "Ride With Bob"	one-hour special documents the making of Asleep at the Wheel's tribute album "Ride With Bob", which celebrates the work of legendary Western swing pioneer Bob Wills; guests that perform on the album and appear in the special are Tracy Byrd, Shawn Colvin, The Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, Manhattan Transfer, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Clay Walker, Don Walser, Steve Wariner, Lee Ann Womack and Dwight Yoakam; also features historical footage of Bob Wills performing
10:30 pm	Cox Metro 10	Louisiana Jukebox	New season kicks off with performances by Don Vappie & The Creole Jazz Serenaders, Trin-i-tee 5:7 and D'Yo (see below for rerun schedule!)

Friday - September 24, 1999

2:00 pm	Bravo	Bravo Profiles: Tony Bennett's New York	singer Tony Bennett reflects on his 50 years of stardom; features interviews with Elvis Costello, Max Roach and Wynton Marsalis (rerun)
4:00 pm	MTV	Britney & Melissa's Total Male Make-Over	Britney Spears and Melissa Joan Hart discuss fashion (repeats at 7:00 pm)
8:00 pm	ABC	Sabrina, The Teenage Witch	in the season premiere, guest star Britney Spears gives Sabrina a pep talk when her 18th birthday finds her feeling estranged from family and friends
10:35 pm	NBC	Tonight Show with Jay Leno	musical guest: Britney Spears

Saturday - September 25, 1999

10:00 am	MTV	Britney & Melissa's Total Male Make-Over	Britney Spears and Melissa Joan Hart discuss fashion
12:00 pm	BET	Teen Summit	with musical guests Fiend and Coko (repeats at 4:00 pm)
10:35 pm	WVUE 8	MAD TV	season premiere of Fox's comedy series; in one skit, Britney Spears (played by Nicole Sullivan) gives her fans a behind the scenes look at the making of her new video

Sunday - September 26, 1999

8:00 pm

TMC

I Got The Hook Up

Two small-time scam artists, Black (played by Master P) and Blue (A.J. Johnson) land in hot water when the FBI and unsatisfied customers come looking for them; also features appearances by Mia X, C-Murder, Mystikal, Mr Serv-On, Ice Cube, Fiend, Kane & Abel and Snoop Dogg; the soundtrack features many of these artists, plus Jay-Z, ODB, etc.

Monday - September 27, 1999

10:00 am	WVUE 8	Rosie O'Donnell	actress Brooke Shields, singer Britney Spears, New York Yankees manager Joe Torre
5:00 pm	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars	"Teen Idols" looks at the early years of recording artists Britney Spears, the Spice Girls, Mike Nesmith, New Kids On The Block , 'N Sync and 98 Degrees
5:30 pm	VH1	Road to Fame: Harry Connick Jr. - A VH1 Save The Music Special:	Harry Connick, Jr. discusses his first musical experiences, the profound influence his parents had on his musical education and how growing up in New Orleans affected his decision to become a musician; VH1 visits New Orleans and talks to Ellis Marsalis, who taught Harry while he attended the reknowned New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA); VH1 also visits some of the local clubs where Harry performed and finds out what brought him to New York, and how he was discovered once he was there
7:30 pm	AMC	Hello, Dolly!	1969 musical starring Barbra Streisand and Walter Matthau; cast also includes Louis Armstrong who performs a rousing rendition of the title tune (letterbox version airs at 2:30 am)

Tuesday - September 28, 1999

3:00 pm	TCM	High Society	1956 remake of the 1940 romantic comedy "The Philadelphia Story" features nine top-notch numbers from Cole Porter; stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong; tunes include "High Society" (Armstrong) and the Armstrong/Crosby duet "Now You Has Jazz"
4:00 pm	BET	Rap City: Tha Bassment	Tigger is checking out one of music's hottest labels, Cash Money Records
12:00 am	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars	features clips on Kiss, Maxi Priest, Busta Rhymes, Hanson, AJ McLean, Brian Litrell, Mel B, Britney Spears, Jeff Timmons, Joey Kramer, 'N Sync and Jennifer Lopez
12:05 am	WWL 4	Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn	scheduled guests: actress Yasmine Bleeth and rapper Master P

Wednesday - September 29, 1999

9:30 am	VH1	Road to Fame: Harry Connick Jr. - A VH1 Save The Music Special:	Harry Connick, Jr. discusses his first musical experiences, the profound influence his parents had on his musical education and how growing up in New Orleans affected his decision to become a musician; VH1 visits New Orleans and talks to Ellis Marsalis, who taught Harry while he attended the reknowned New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA); VH1 also visits some of the local clubs where Harry performed and finds out what brought him to New York, and how he was discovered once he was there
11:30 am	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars	features clips on Kiss, Maxi Priest, Busta Rhymes, Hanson, AJ McLean, Brian Litrell, Mel B, Britney Spears, Jeff Timmons, Joey Kramer, 'N Sync and Jennifer Lopez
7:00 pm	TNN	The Making of "Ride With Bob"	one-hour special documents the making of Asleep at the Wheel's tribute album "Ride With Bob", which celebrates the work of legendary Western swing pioneer Bob Wills; guests that perform on the album and appear in the special are Tracy Byrd, Shawn Colvin, The Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, Manhattan Transfer, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Clay Walker, Don Walser, Steve Wariner, Lee Ann Womack and Dwight Yoakam; also features historical footage of Bob Wills performing
9:30 pm	VH1	Before They Were Rock Stars, Star Search	features clips on Tatyana Ali, Usher, Leann Rimes, Alanis Morissette, Justin Randal, Britney Spears, Aaliyah, Shanice, and Tiffany
12:00 am	Cox Metro 10	MuchMusic Video Awards	scheduled performers include David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Our Lady Peace, The Tea Party, The Moffatts and Len; Britney is nominated in the "People's Choice: Favourite International Artist" category (rerun)
1:05 am	WGNO 26	Politically Incorrect	scheduled guest panelists: Laura Innes, Meat Loaf, Darlene Kennedy, and Master P

Thursday - September 30, 1999

11:00 am	MTV	BIOrhythm	profile of No Limit's Master P
1:30 pm	MTV	MTV's Making The Video	half-hour show gives viewers an inside look at how music video's are made; this episode features pop sensation Britney Spears premiering the video for "You Drive Me (Crazy)" from her smash debut album "Baby One More Time"
2:00 pm	MTV	Britney & Melissa's Total Male Make-Over	Britney Spears and Melissa Joan Hart discuss fashion
10:30 pm	Cox Metro 10	Louisiana Jukebox	performances by country singer Chris Gray, Sean Ardoin & ZydeKool, and rockers Supagroup (see below for rerun schedule!)
1:00 am	TCM	Glory Alley	a boxer’s drinking problem threatens his career and love life in this 1952 musical drama set in New Orleans; cast includes Leslie Caron, Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden; songs include "St. Louis Blues" (by Caron and Armstrong)