Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (2007)

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.

Cast (44)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Frank Zappa

Self (archive footage)

Dweezil Zappa

Self

G

Gail Zappa

Self

Billy Bob Thornton

Self

R

Ruth Underwood

Self

George Duke

Self

I

Ian Underwood

Self

Napoleon Murphy Brock

Self

Warren Cuccurullo

Self

Moon Unit Zappa

Self

D

David Fricke

Self

Steve Vai

Self

F

Frank Filipetti

Self

J

Joe Travers

Self

Ahmet Zappa

Self

E

Elliot Ingber

Self

Alice Cooper

Self

Ralph Humphrey

Self

K

Kerry McNabb

Self

B

Bruce Fowler

Self

D

David McMacken

Self

B

Billy Hulting

Self

J

Jamie Kime

Self

A

Aaron Arntz

Self

S

Scheila Gonzalez

Self

Pete Griffin

Self

G

Glynn Wood

Self

Z

Zappa Plays Zappa

Themselves

A

Angel

Self (archive footage)

Adrian Belew

Self (archive footage)

J

Jimmy Carl Black

Self (archive footage)

Terry Bozzio

Self (archive footage)

T

Tom Fowler

Self (archive footage)

B

Bunk Gardner

Self (archive footage)

R

Rick Lancelot

Self (voice) (archive footage) (as Ricky Lancellotti)

Don Pardo

Self (voice) (archive footage)

Jean-Luc Ponty

Self (archive footage)

L

Linda Sims

Self (archive footage)

Chester Thompson

Self (archive footage)

Tina Turner

Self (archive footage)

R

Ray White

Self (archive footage)

D

Debbie Wilson

Self (archive footage)

R

Ray Collins

Self (archive footage)

Patrick O'Hearn

Self (archive footage)

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