Twenty five skilled volunteer deadheads contributed to this episode of Dead Head TV, a national half-hour magazine-format monthly program. We've added credits to each segment released on DreamsWeDreamed.com, but for those who want the full-on credit roll, to get a better feel of the show, and all that went into making each episode, here it is. Originally aired Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Episode 010 March 1989 Credits
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The Dead News March 1989
Grateful Dead recording and tour news and rumors. A huge stadium benefit concert to fight AIDS is announced featuring the Dead as headliners. In December the Dead held the third and fifth largest grossing concerts in the country. Spring Tour 89 is announced. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Video Light Show: 1989 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired on Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about The Dead News March 1989
Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 010 March 1989
Host Andy Goodman gives viewers a quick overview of features and interviews in this month's show. DTV was a national half hour news-magazine format program which aired monthly and reported on the current Grateful Dead scene. It was produced by deadheads for deadheads. The show usually featured three to five segments in each episode. Host: Andy Goodman. Music: Jerry's Kids. … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 010 March 1989
New Year’s Shows 1988 at the Oakland CA Coliseum Report
The New Year's Grateful Dead shows are probably the most popular Dead shows played all year. Deadheads fly and drive thousands of miles to be part of the annual tradition. DTV reports on the scene outside and musical highlights inside the 19,200 seating capacity arena, including a surprise guest appearance by Springsteen E-Street band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, and Bill … [Read more...] about New Year’s Shows 1988 at the Oakland CA Coliseum Report
Long Beach, CA Arena December 1988 Report
The Long Beach, CA Arena, with a capacity 14,500, has become a regular stop during the Grateful Dead Winter tours right before the New Years shows. This year's three-day run was graced by warm southern California weather. DTV reports on the huge dead village in four city blocks across from the arena, and musical highlights such as the first performance of "Jack-a-roe" since … [Read more...] about Long Beach, CA Arena December 1988 Report
Deadhead New Year’s Resolutions 1988
Deadheads who gathered at the Dead's Oakland Coliseum 1988 New Years run share their resolutions for the New Year. Camera/Editor: John Gammon. Correspondent: Andy Goodman.Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 009 - January 1989. Sign up for DTV release updates. … [Read more...] about Deadhead New Year’s Resolutions 1988
Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 9 January 1989
Here's an example of the Opening for a half-hour Dead Head TV episode. DTV was a news-magazine format program which reported monthly on the ongoing Grateful Dead scene. It was produced by deadheads for deadheads. The show usually featured three to five segments in each episode. Open Title Sequence: Jan Simon. Music: Jerry's Kids. Hosts: Tom Sparks, Morgan … [Read more...] about Dead Head TV Host Open Episode 9 January 1989
Deadhead Neighbors
Kathleen Oravec shares that the Henry Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland, CA is a special place where she has been seeing the Grateful Dead since 1979. She is concerned that the Dead may not be able to play at the Kaiser in the future, and cautions "that could happen to your favorite venue." Bill Graham Presents spokesman Brian Auger reveals that the Kaiser "has been at stake for the … [Read more...] about Deadhead Neighbors
The Dead News January 1989
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumors. The Dead were the fourth highest-grossing touring act in 1988, performing before 1,198,000 fans. Out of over 70 shows in 1998, 62 were sold out. Iconic poster artist Rick Griffin shares his inspiration for the recently released "Dylan and the Dead" album cover artwork. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Photos: Jay Blakesberg, Ron … [Read more...] about The Dead News January 1989
Tom Constanten, Grateful Dead Keyboardist
Tom Constanten, keyboardist with the Grateful Dead from 1968 to 1970, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the band in 1994. Tom tells of "hitting all the green lights" while playing with Robert Hunter.Correspondent: Tom Sparks. Photos courtesy Tom Constanten.Tie-Dye background: courtesy Jay Blakesberg, Michael Van Dyke.Originally aired Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Tom Constanten, Grateful Dead Keyboardist
Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Report
Built in 1986 by Bill Graham Presents, Shoreline holds 22,000. Vendors paid $300 to sell their wares inside Shoreline, but the real scene was outside on a small strip of grass between the parking lots. Heads encountered a "bottleneck disaster" attempting to leave the venue.Correspondents: Tom Sparks, Morgan Harrington. Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally aired Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Report
Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Review
Just six days after their record-breaking 9 show stand at New York City's Madison Square Garden, the Dead were back on the West Coast for their second appearance at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. One highlight was the first west coast electric "To Lay Me Down" since September 1981.Correspondent: Will Sparks. Music: Jerry's Kids. Photos: Jay BlakesbergVideo Light … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Review
Toni Brown, Relix Magazine Owner/Publisher/Editor
Toni Brown shares that she "does everything" at Relix Magazine, a magazine which started as a Grateful Dead tape trading newsletter. Toni also discusses the worrisome state of the deadhead scene.Correspondent: Morgan Harrington. Tie-Dye background: courtesy Jay Blakesberg, Michael Van Dyke.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October 1988. Check back for more DTV … [Read more...] about Toni Brown, Relix Magazine Owner/Publisher/Editor
Les Kippel, Co-Founder of Relix Magazine
Les Kippel shares the beginnings of Relix Magazine as a mimeographed Grateful Dead tape trading newsletter, and how Robert Hunter helped kick-start Relix Records.Correspondent: Tom Sparks, Morgan Harrington. Music: Jerry's Kids.Tie-Dye background: courtesy Jay Blakesberg, Michael Van Dyke Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October 1988. Check back for more DTV … [Read more...] about Les Kippel, Co-Founder of Relix Magazine
Madison Square Garden, New York City 1988 Report
In September 1988 the Grateful Dead and the deadheads stormed New York City for a record-breaking nine sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, one of the world's most famous sports and entertainment venues, which holds 20,000. DTV reports on the sites and sounds outside and inside the venue. The ninth show was a Rainforest benefit for three environmental action … [Read more...] about Madison Square Garden, New York City 1988 Report