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Dick Cavett relives his rock era

Robert Siegel talks with Dick Cavett about the release of "The Dick Cavett Show: Rock Icons," a DVD compilation of performances and interviews with music legends. Cavett's late-night show, launched on ABC in 1969, showcased a who's who of musicians of the day: Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and the Family Stone, and David Bowie. Note: This page includes links to 2 video clips each from Janis Joplin's "Dick Cavett Show" appearance on June 25th 1970; and David Bowie's, on December 5th 1974.
Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"