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Welcome to DreamsWeDreamed.com where you will find segments from Dead Head TV, an all volunteer half-hour news-magazine format TV show created by and for Dead Heads. DTV aired monthly on cable stations around the country from 1988-1990. Clips from all eighteen episodes are available now. We proudly release our remaining original eighteenth episode, our half hour tribute to Brent Mydland. We plan to upload complete episodes over time. We also will be releasing video that has never been released. So stay tuned! Sign up for the e-mail newsletter to be notified of new uploads. All good things in all good time.
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Northwest Tour 1988 – Tacoma WA and Eugene OR – A Review

Before their major East Coast Fall Tour, the Grateful Dead made their way to the Northwest, for their first concert in Washington in nearly five years, and the first ever concert in the city of Tacoma. The Santana Reunion band opened for the Dead in Tacoma, with original members keyboardist Gregg Rolie and drummer Michael Shrieve. After a day for travel, the Dead and the … [Read more...] about Northwest Tour 1988 – Tacoma WA and Eugene OR – A Review

Northwest Tour 1988 – Tacoma WA and Eugene OR – A Report

The Grateful Dead travel north for concerts in the Tacoma Dome in Washington and Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Tickets were easy to find, since the Tacoma Dome is one of the largest wood domed structures in the world, holding 30,000. DTV reports on the scene outside each venue.Correspondents: Darin Holwitz, Lori Levine.Camera: Alan Klockman. Music: Jerry's KidsOriginally … [Read more...] about Northwest Tour 1988 – Tacoma WA and Eugene OR – A Report

The Capitol Center, Landover MD September 1988 Report

The Dead kick off their 1988 East Coast Fall Tour with a 5-day 4-show run at the Capitol Center, one of the largest indoor venues the Dead play, holding 23,000 happy deadheads. With on-site camping the nearby parking lot turned into a huge vendor scene. Unquestionably the highlight of the shows was the day #2 return of an electric "Ripple" - its first performance in 17 … [Read more...] about The Capitol Center, Landover MD September 1988 Report

The Laguna Seca Report: July 1988

A report on the scene at the Laguna Seca Raceway Grateful Dead concerts in Monterey Ca in July 1988. With on-site camping for three days, the raceway was transformed into Deadville, USA, population 20,000.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondents: Tom Sparks, Morgan Harrington. Music: April Fool. Check back for more DTV segments to be released. … [Read more...] about The Laguna Seca Report: July 1988

The Greek Theater Report: July 1988

Dead Head TV reports on the scene outside the Greek Theater in Berkeley CA for the Grateful Dead's July 1988 three-show run to benefit the band's charity the Rex Foundation. Grateful Dead Hour host David Gans explains that the Minglewood Town Council is an attempt to inform deadheads that venues are at risk.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondents: … [Read more...] about The Greek Theater Report: July 1988

Deadhead Profile: Eric and Sophie

Eric, from San Francisco, is celebrating his twenty-first Dead show at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Sophie, from Sweden, is attending her second Dead show after seeing them in Tacoma, WA two nights earlier. Eric shares that the deadhead scene is as close as he's ever seen to a utopian society.Camera: Al Klockman.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 006 - September … [Read more...] about Deadhead Profile: Eric and Sophie

Deadhead Profile: Peter

Peter plays in a band called "Nine Days Wonder" and sells t-shirts with the catchy slogan "Grateful Dead: What Else Matters?".Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 006 - September 1988.Camera: Al Klockman Check back for more DTV segments to be released. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about Deadhead Profile: Peter

The Dead News August 1988

Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumours. The band sells out an eight-night stand at Madison Square Garden in three hours setting a new record.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Photo: Dwight Dolliver. Check back for more DTV segments to be released. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about The Dead News August 1988

The Dead News September 1988

Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumours. The Dead were busy back east, with a record-breaking sold-out 9-show stand at Madison Square Garden in NYC. The last Garden show was a benefit for the Rainforest, and Jerry, Bob and Mickey held a Rainforest press conference at the United Nations. Benefit highlights included a jam with Rolling Stones guitarist Mick … [Read more...] about The Dead News September 1988

The Greeks July 1988: A Review

A musical highlights review of the July, 1988 Greek Theater Grateful Dead concerts in Berkeley Ca. Reviewer William Sparks asserts that there is an indescribable element of ambiance that sets the Greek Theater apart from every other place the Dead play.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondent/Music: William Sparks. Photos: Jay Blakesberg.Video light … [Read more...] about The Greeks July 1988: A Review

A Walking Tour of the Historic Haight-Ashbury: Past and Present

Travel back with DTV to the heady days of the '60s in the fabled Haight/Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco as we walk from one historic landmark to another, telling tales along the way.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 004 - July 1988.Correspondent: Tom Sparks. Camera: Darin Holwitz.Photos: Gene Anthony, Herb Greene, Jim Marshall. Check back for more DTV segments to … [Read more...] about A Walking Tour of the Historic Haight-Ashbury: Past and Present

The Dead News July 1988

The latest Dead news and rumours - tours, recording, and a surprise appearance by Jerry and Micky at a concert in Golden Gate Park.Originally aired Dead Head TV Episode 4, July 1988.Correspondent: Morgan HarringtonPhoto: Gene Anthony Check back, more DTV segments to come. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about The Dead News July 1988