John Denver: A Song's Best Friend

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John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor, environmentalist and humanitarian. His music has spanned three decades and 30 albums. In selections from his popular 1970s television specials, and rare footage from concerts including Sing Australia! (1984 and 1994) and Red Rocks (1973 and 1982), Denver performs cherished classics including "Sunshine On My Shoulders," "Country Roads," and "Rocky Mountain High," as well as other beloved favorites including "Perhaps Love," "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," and "This Old Guitar." The program features interviews with his ex-wife Annie, producer and arranger Milt Okun, manager Hal Thau, conductor and composer Lee Holdridge, and band members Pete Huttlinger and John Somers.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
8/7/2010
9 p.m.
8/13/2010
8 p.m.
8/14/2010
6:30 p.m.
8/15/2010
7 p.m.
9/11/2010
8 p.m.
9/12/2010
5 p.m.
12/1/2010
1/1/2011
10 p.m.
1/2/2011
6:30 p.m.
3/27/2011
3 p.m.
6/12/2011
3 p.m.
9/16/2011
2:30 p.m.
9/17/2011
12/31/2011
10 p.m.
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