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The American Snitch (1983) -- Spoof about a "National Enquirer"-type tabloid, featuring a cast of celebrity look-alikes.
Woodstock (1970) -- Trailer for the Blu-Ray box set of this classic music documentary
Woodstock (1970) -- Trailer for the ultimate collectors edition of this classic music documentary
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Overview

Trivia:
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 (as a member of... more
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Awards:
1 nomination more
Alternate Names:
The Lovin' Spoonful | John B. Sebastian | Lovin' Spoonful

Filmography

Soundtrack:
  1. The Game Plan (2007) (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic")
  2. Freedom Writers (2007) ("Summer In The City")
  3. Comeback Season (2006) (writer: "Darling Be Home Soon")
  4. "Ha-Shminiya" (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka The Eight (International: English title)
        - Ahat Pahot Miday (2006) TV episode ("Summer in the City")
  5. Date Movie (2006) (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic?")
  6. A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) (writer: "Welcome Back") (performer: "Welcome Back")
  7. California Dreamin': The Songs of 'The Mamas & the Papas' (2005) (TV) (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic")
  8. Now You See It... (2005) (TV) (writer: "Do you believe in magic")
  9. Fat Albert (2004) (writer: "Welcome Back") (performer: "Welcome Back")
  10. Messengers (2004) (writer: "The Messenger") (performer: "The Messenger")
  11. A Short Film About John Bolton (2003) ("You Didn't Have To Be So Nice")
  12. The Boys of 2nd Street Park (2003) (TV) (writer: "Jug Band Music")
  13. In America (2002) (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic" (1965))
  14. Return to Never Land (2002) (music: "Do You Believe in Magic?") (lyrics: "Do You Believe in Magic?")
    ... aka Peter Pan in Return to Never Land (Australia: DVD title)
  15. Osmosis Jones (2001) (writer: "Summer In The City")
  16. Made (2001) (writer: "Thru Ya City" (which contains "Summer in the City"))
  17. Double Take (2001) (writer: "Stutter (Double Take Remix)")
  18. Save the Last Dance (2001) ("I Can Tell")

  19. Dudley Do-Right (1999) (writer: "Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind")
  20. American Pie (1999) (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic")
  21. Big Daddy (1999/I) (writer: "Passing Me By" (LP Version))
  22. The '60s (1999) (TV) (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic")
  23. The Parent Trap (1998) (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic")
    ... aka Disney's The Parent Trap (USA: complete title)
  24. "From the Earth to the Moon" (2 episodes, 1998)
        - For Miles and Miles (1998) TV episode (writer: "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind")
        - Galileo Was Right (1998) TV episode (writer: "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind")
  25. The Postman (1997) (writer: "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice")
  26. Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1997) (writer: "Red Eye Express") (performer: "Red Eye Express")
    ... aka Message of Love: The Isle of Wight Festival: The Movie (USA: video title)
    ... aka Message to Love (UK)
  27. Mr. Reliable (1996) (writer: "Summer in the City")
    ... aka Mr. Reliable: A True Story
    ... aka My Entire Life (USA)
  28. Apollo 11 (1996) (TV) (writer: "Darlin' Be Home Soon")
    ... aka Apollo 11: The Movie
  29. I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic")
  30. Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) (writer: "Summer in the City")
    ... aka Die Hard 3
  31. "Friends" (2 episodes, 1995)
        - The One with the Birth (1995) TV episode (performer: "You're a Big Boy Now" (uncredited))
        - The One with the Fake Monica (1995) TV episode (performer: "You're a Big Boy Now" (uncredited))
  32. The War (1994) (writer: "Daydream")
  33. Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) (writer: "Nashville Cats")
  34. Woodstock: The Lost Performances (1990) (V) (writer: "Darling Be Home Soon") (performer: "Darling Be Home Soon")

  35. Second Sight (1989) (writer: "DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC")
  36. Rude Awakening (1989) (writer: "Darling Be Home Soon")
  37. Field of Dreams (1989) (writer: "Daydream")
  38. Tokyo Pop (1988) (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic?")
  39. "The Care Bears" (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka The Care Bears Family (USA: new title)
        - The Most Ancient Gift/Ski Trouble (1988) TV episode (writer: "Care Bears Countdown") (performer: "Care Bears Countdown")
  40. The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) (writer: "Has Anybody Seen this Girl?", "Wonderland", "When I'm the King of Wonderland") (performer: "Has Anybody Seen this Girl?", "Wonderland")
  41. The Slugger's Wife (1985) (writer: "SUMMER IN THE CITY")
    ... aka Neil Simon's The Slugger's Wife (USA: complete title)
  42. The Care Bears Movie (1985) (writer: "Nobody Cares Like a Bear", "It's Great to Be in That Care Bear Family") (performer: "Nobody Cares Like a Bear", "It's Great to Be in That Care Bear Family") (producer: "Nobody Cares Like a Bear", "It's Great to Be in That Care Bear Family")
  43. The Get-Along Gang (1984) (TV) (performer: "The Get-Along Gang Song")
  44. Strawberry Shortcake: Housewarming Surprise (1983) (TV) (performer: "Pack 'Em Up", "Nothing Warms the House Like a Recipe") ("Pack 'Em Up", "Nothing Warms the House Like a Recipe", "Berry Song", "We're Having a Party", "We're Having a Party (Reprise)")
  45. The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper (1981) (writer: "Money")
    ... aka Pursuit
  46. One Trick Pony (1980) (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic")

  47. Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) (writer: "Roller Girl") (performer: "Roller Girl")
  48. The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978) (TV) (writer: "Look Where the Music Can Take You", "I've Got a Song to Sing", "Concert Medley", "Can You Help Me Find My Song", "Look Where the Music Can Take You (Reprise)") (performer: "Look Where the Music Can Take You", "Look Where the Music Can Take You (Reprise)")
  49. Stardust (1974) (writer: "Summer in the City" (uncredited))
  50. Celebration at Big Sur (1971) (writer: "Rainbows Over Your Blues") (performer: "Mobile Line (Gonna Carry Me Away from the Bull Frog Blues)", "Get Together", "Rainbows Over Your Blues")
  51. Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971) (writer: "Darlin' Be Home Soon")
    ... aka Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs and Englishmen
  52. Johnny Cash i København (1971) (TV) (writer: "Darlin' Companion")
    ... aka Johnny Cash in Copenhagen (literal English title)
  53. Woodstock (1970) (writer: "Younger Generation") (performer: "Younger Generation")
    ... aka Woodstock: 25th Anniversary Edition (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music (USA: longer version)
  54. "Music Scene" (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #1.17 (1970) TV episode (performer: "She's a Lady", "Rainbows All Over Your Blues")
  55. Summer in the City (1970) (writer: "Summer In The City")

  56. Poor Cow (1967) (writer: "What a Day for a Daydream" (uncredited))
  57. Blowup (1966) (writer: "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?")
    ... aka Blow-Up (Italy) (USA)
  58. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic?", "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice")
  59. "Where the Action Is" (1 episode, 1965)
        - Episode #1.54 (1965) TV episode (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic?" (uncredited))
Music Department:
  1. The Act (1984) (music producer)
    ... aka Bless 'Em All
  2. Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins (1984) (TV) (musician)

  3. "Welcome Back, Kotter" (composer: theme song) (12 episodes, 1975) (composer: theme music) (2 episodes, 1977-1979)
        - The Breadwinners (1979) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - Sweatgate Scandal (1977) TV episode (composer: theme music)
        - California Dreamin' (1975) TV episode (composer: theme song)
        - Barbarino's Girl (1975) TV episode (composer: theme song)
        - The Reunion (1975) TV episode (composer: theme song)
          (9 more)
  4. A Doonesbury Special (1977) (musician: harmonica solos)
  5. Whither Weather (1977) (musician: harmonica)

  6. You're a Big Boy Now (1966) (composer: songs) (as John B. Sebastian)
Composer:
  1. Lonely (2008)

  2. The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987)
  3. The Act (1984)
    ... aka Bless 'Em All
  4. The Jerk, Too (1984) (TV)
  5. The American Snitch (1983) (TV)

  6. The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978) (TV)
  7. "Welcome Back, Kotter" (1 episode, 1977)
        - Sweatgate Scandal (1977) TV episode (music written and performed by)

  8. "The Wednesday Play" (1 episode, 1965)
        - Dan, Dan, the Charity Man (1965) TV episode
Actor:
  1. Messengers (2004) .... George Farmer

  2. Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins (1984) (TV) (voice) .... Vocalist
  3. One Trick Pony (1980) .... Member of the Lovin' Spoonful

  4. The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978) (TV) (singing voice) .... Daniel Mouse/Rock Show Emcee
  5. "Love Story" (1 episode, 1973)
        - All My Tomorrows (1973) TV episode

  6. "Cavalcade of Stars" .... Guest Harmonica Player (1 episode, 1950)
        - Episode #1.54 (1950) TV episode .... Guest Harmonica Player
Self:
  1. Chasin' Gus' Ghost (2007) .... Himself
  2. California Dreamin': The Songs of 'The Mamas & the Papas' (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "Great Performances" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - John Lennon's Jukebox (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "The South Bank Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - John Lennon's Jukebox (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Mama Cass (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Inside TV Land: 40 Greatest Theme Songs (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  7. "American Roots Music" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - The Times They Are a-Changin' (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Welcome Back Kotter (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  9. Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1997) .... Himself
    ... aka Message of Love: The Isle of Wight Festival: The Movie (USA: video title)
    ... aka Message to Love (UK)
  10. Peter, Paul and Mary: Lifelines (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  11. "Rock Family Trees" (1995) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
  12. Woodstock '94 (1995) (V) .... Himself
  13. Woodstock Diary (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  14. "Married with Children" .... Himself (1 episode, 1992)
    ... aka Married... with Children (USA: promotional title)
        - Rock of Ages (1992) TV episode .... Himself
  15. "Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll" .... Himself - Host / ... (3 episodes, 1991)
        - Folk Rock (1991) TV episode .... Host
        - The British Invasion (1991) TV episode .... Himself - Host
        - The Rockabilly Beat (1991) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  16. Woodstock: The Lost Performances (1990) (V) .... Himself

  17. Deja View (1986) (V) .... Himself
  18. "Our Time" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - Episode #1.2 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
  19. "Reading Rainbow" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Patchwork Quilt (1985) TV episode (voice) .... Himself

  20. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1976)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Raquel Welch/Phoebe Snow, John Sebastian (1976) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  21. "Rock Concert" .... Himself (1 episode, 1974)
    ... aka Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (USA: complete title)
        - Episode #2.9 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
  22. Celebration at Big Sur (1971) .... Himself
  23. Woodstock (1970) .... Himself
    ... aka Woodstock: 25th Anniversary Edition (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music (USA: longer version)
  24. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself-Guest (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode dated 14 January 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Himself-Guest
  25. "Music Scene" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #1.17 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest

  26. "The David Frost Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #2.50 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  27. The Mama Cass Television Program (1969) (TV) .... Guest Star
  28. "Toast of the Town" .... Singer (1 episode, 1967)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #20.28 (1967) TV episode (as Lovin' Spoonful) .... Singer
  29. What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
  30. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
  31. "Beat-Club" (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode #1.13 (1966) TV episode (as The Lovin' Spoonful)
  32. "Thank Your Lucky Stars" .... Himself (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode #9.30 (1966) TV episode (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
  33. "Ready, Steady, Go!" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1966)
        - Episode #3.34 (1966) TV episode (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
        - Episode #3.33 (1966) TV episode (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
  34. "Where the Action Is" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1965)
        - Episode #2.79 (1965) TV episode
        - Episode #1.54 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music (2007) .... Himself
  2. Ed Sullivan's Rock 'n' Roll Classics, Vol. 4: Elvis & Other Rock Greats (2003) (V) (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
  3. "Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song"
        - Atlantic Crossing (2001) TV episode (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
  4. My Generation (2000) .... Himself
  5. Flashing on the Sixties: A Tribal Document (1990) (V) .... Himself


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