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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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Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Report: February/March 1988

DTV episode one features the colorful scene outside the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, Ca. during the first Grateful Dead shows of 1988. These shows celebrated Chinese New Year’s, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day. In a small snapshot of upcoming changes in the Dead scene at shows, local community complaints about deadheads led to changes in vending rules, with differing … [Read more...] about Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Report: February/March 1988

The Dead News June 1988

The Grateful Dead were the 3rd largest US concert draw in April; New songs were debuted during Summer Tour; Greek Theater tickets sold out in one day, and Laguna Seca tickets are on sale; Local Oakland residents give deadheads “one more chance” at the Kaiser Convention Center; Jerry makes the rounds for interviews; and a Bogus Bobby makes the rounds doing radio interviews … [Read more...] about The Dead News June 1988

Stanley Mouse, Iconic Poster Artist

Famous poster artist Stanley Mouse shares how he took “a lot of acid” to avoid getting drafted into the army, and reveals the origins of his and Alton Kelly’’s “Skull and Roses” poster design, originally for a Family Dog concert poster, which then became the iconic LP cover for the Dead"s 1971 self-titled live album. He also explains the process of creating the Grateful Dead's … [Read more...] about Stanley Mouse, Iconic Poster Artist

Deadhead Profile: Randy Getzel – Enjoying the Ride

When longtime bay area deadhead Randy Getzel checks into the office, there’s always a cool breeze blowing - Randy is a San Francisco cable car gripman. Randy has been seeing the Dead since 1966 and estimates that he's been to over 200 Dead shows. He shares a tale about riding the cable car for hours with Mickey Hart. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 3 - June 1988. … [Read more...] about Deadhead Profile: Randy Getzel – Enjoying the Ride

The Dead News May 1988

The latest news about the Grateful Dead. Spring and Summer Tour 1988 schedule; Greek Theater, Berkeley Ca. shows previously rumored to be cancelled are announced, but Red Rocks, Colorado and Ventura, California shows are not happening. Photos by Jay Blakesberg and Larry Hulst. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 002 - May 1988. … [Read more...] about The Dead News May 1988

The Dead News, April 1988

Dead Head TV’s Dead News is where we report on upcoming Grateful Dead Tours, rumors, and goings on with band members. This report features Spring Tour 88 Highlights; Rumours that Colorado Red Rocks and Berkeley Greek shows are at risk; Jerry and the Band were honored at the 1988 Bay Area Music Awards. Photos by Jay Blakesberg. Originally aired episode Dead Head TV 001 - April … [Read more...] about The Dead News, April 1988