Filmography by type for
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Soundtrack:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s

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: director's cut)
    ... 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. Blowup (1966) (writer: "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?")
    ... aka Blow-Up (Italy) (USA)
57. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic?", "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice")
58. "Where the Action Is" (1 episode, 1965)
        - Episode #1.54 (1965) TV episode (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic?" (uncredited))
    

Music Department:

• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s

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:

• 2000s
• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s

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 - TV:

• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1950s

1. Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins (1984) (TV) (voice) .... Vocalist
   
   
2. The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978) (TV) (singing voice) .... Daniel Mouse/Rock Show Emcee
3. "Love Story" (1 episode, 1973)
       - All My Tomorrows (1973) TV episode
   
   
4. "Cavalcade of Stars" .... Guest Harmonica Player (1 episode, 1950)
       - Episode #1.54 (1950) TV episode .... Guest Harmonica Player
   

Actor:

• 2000s
• 1980s

1. Messengers (2004) .... George Farmer
   
   
2. One Trick Pony (1980) .... Member of the Lovin' Spoonful
   

Self - TV:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s

1. California Dreamin': The Songs of 'The Mamas & the Papas' (2005) (TV) .... Himself
2. "Great Performances" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
       - John Lennon's Jukebox (2004) TV episode .... Himself
3. "The South Bank Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
       - John Lennon's Jukebox (2004) TV episode .... Himself
4. Inside TV Land: 40 Greatest Theme Songs (2002) (TV) .... Himself
5. "American Roots Music" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
       - The Times They Are a-Changin' (2001) TV episode .... Himself
6. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
       - Welcome Back Kotter (2000) TV episode .... Himself
   
   
7. Peter, Paul and Mary: Lifelines (1996) (TV) .... Himself
8. "Rock Family Trees" (1995) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
9. Woodstock Diary (1994) (TV) .... Himself
10. "Married with Children" .... Himself (1 episode, 1992)
    ... aka Married... with Children (USA: promotional title)
        - Rock of Ages (1992) TV episode .... Himself
11. "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
    
    
12. "Our Time" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - Episode #1.2 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
13. "Reading Rainbow" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Patchwork Quilt (1985) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
    
    
14. "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
15. "Rock Concert" .... Himself (1 episode, 1974)
    ... aka Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (USA: complete title)
        - Episode #2.9 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
16. "Music Scene" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #1.17 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
    
    
17. "The David Frost Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #2.50 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
18. The Mama Cass Television Program (1969) (TV) .... Guest Star
19. "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
20. "Beat-Club" (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode #1.13 (1966) TV episode (as The Lovin' Spoonful)
21. "Thank Your Lucky Stars" .... Himself (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode #9.30 (1966) TV episode (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
22. "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
23. "Where the Action Is" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1965)
        - Episode #2.79 (1965) TV episode
        - Episode #1.54 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
    

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1970s
• 1960s

1. Chasin' Gus' Ghost (2007) .... Himself
   
   
2. 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)
   
   
3. Celebration at Big Sur (1971) .... Himself
4. Woodstock (1970) .... Himself
   ... aka Woodstock 25th Anniversary Edition (USA: director's cut)
   ... aka Woodstock, 3 Days of Peace & Music (USA: longer version)
   
   
5. What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
6. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) (as The Lovin' Spoonful) .... Himself
   

Self - video:

• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Woodstock '94 (1995) (V) .... Himself
2. Woodstock: The Lost Performances (1990) (V) .... Himself
   
   
3. Deja View (1986) (V) .... 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