Collection Number
SC 100Creator(s)
Otis, Johnny, 1921-2012Griffiths, Bill, 1924-2015
Abstract
Original video masters for thirteen Johnny Otis Show television programs, taped in a Los Angeles studio by Griffiths circa 1975 and featuring such guest artists as Delmar "Mighty Mouth" Evans, Marie Adams & the Three Tons of Joy, Joe Turner, Shuggie Otis, Pee Wee Crayton, and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson. Also included are five hours of unedited footage from Johnny Otis's Oldies But Goodies musical revue, a live show in L.A. that featured popular artists of the rock & roll era lip-synching to their hit recordings. Taped by Griffith from 1975-1977, over 100 songs are performed by artists such as Emma James, Richard Berry, the Penguins, the Coasters, Shirley & Lee, Ted Taylor, Bobby Day, and the Medallions.Extent
6 Videotape Reels (2 in.)10 Videocassettes (U-matic)
14 Videocassettes (BetacamSP)
6 Videocassettes (VHS)
7 Videocassettes (DigiBeta)
5 Videocassettes (IMX MPEG-2)
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