Filmography by year for
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1. Lonely (2008) [Composer]
2. The Game Plan (2007) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic")

   Next US airings:

   Thur. Nov. 26	7:00 PM	USA
   Sat. Nov. 28	6:30 PM	USA

3. Chasin' Gus' Ghost (2007) [Actor .... Himself]
4. Freedom Writers (2007) [Soundtrack] ("Summer In The City")
5. Comeback Season (2006) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Darling Be Home Soon")
6. "Ha-Shminiya: Ahat Pahot Miday (#2.39)" (2006) TV Episode [Soundtrack] ("Summer in the City")
7. Date Movie (2006) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic?")

   Next US airings:

   Sun. Nov. 29

   2:30 PM

   FX

8. A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Welcome Back") (performer: "Welcome Back")
9. California Dreamin': The Songs of 'The Mamas & the Papas' (2005) (TV) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic") [Actor .... Himself]
10. Now You See It... (2005) (TV) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do you believe in magic")
11. Fat Albert (2004) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Welcome Back") (performer: "Welcome Back")
12. "Great Performances: John Lennon's Jukebox" (2004) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]
13. Messengers (2004) [Soundtrack] (writer: "The Messenger") (performer: "The Messenger") [Actor .... George Farmer]
14. "The South Bank Show: John Lennon's Jukebox (#27.7)" (2004) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]
15. A Short Film About John Bolton (2003) [Soundtrack] ("You Didn't Have To Be So Nice")
16. The Boys of 2nd Street Park (2003) (TV) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Jug Band Music")
17. Inside TV Land: 40 Greatest Theme Songs (2002) (TV) [Actor .... Himself]
18. In America (2002) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic" (1965))
19. Return to Never Land (2002) [Soundtrack] (music: "Do You Believe in Magic?") (lyrics: "Do You Believe in Magic?")
    ... aka Peter Pan in Return to Never Land (Australia: DVD title)

    Next US airings:

    Sun. Nov. 29

    5:00 PM

    DISN

20. "American Roots Music: The Times They Are a-Changin' (#1.3)" (2001) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]
21. Osmosis Jones (2001) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Summer In The City")
22. Made (2001) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Thru Ya City" (which contains "Summer in the City"))
23. Double Take (2001) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Stutter (Double Take Remix)")
24. Save the Last Dance (2001) [Soundtrack] ("I Can Tell")
25. "E! True Hollywood Story: Welcome Back Kotter" (2000) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]


26. Dudley Do-Right (1999) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind")
27. American Pie (1999) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic")
28. Big Daddy (1999/I) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Passing Me By" (LP Version))

    Next US airings:

    Sat. Nov. 21

    2:00 PM

    MyNetwork

29. The '60s (1999) (TV) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic")
30. The Parent Trap (1998) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic")
    ... aka Disney's The Parent Trap (USA: complete title)

    Next US airings:

    Thur. Nov. 26

    12:00 PM

    DISN

31. "From the Earth to the Moon: For Miles and Miles (#1.9)" (1998) TV Episode [Soundtrack] (writer: "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind")
32. "From the Earth to the Moon: Galileo Was Right (#1.10)" (1998) TV Episode [Soundtrack] (writer: "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind")
33. The Postman (1997) [Soundtrack] (writer: "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice")
34. Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1997) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Red Eye Express") (performer: "Red Eye Express") [Actor .... Himself]
    ... aka Message of Love: The Isle of Wight Festival: The Movie (USA: video title)
    ... aka Message to Love (UK)
35. Mr. Reliable (1996) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Summer in the City")
    ... aka Mr. Reliable: A True Story
    ... aka My Entire Life (USA)
36. Apollo 11 (1996) (TV) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Darlin' Be Home Soon")
    ... aka Apollo 11: The Movie
37. Peter, Paul and Mary: Lifelines (1996) (TV) [Actor .... Himself]
38. I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe in Magic")
39. "Rock Family Trees" (1995) TV series [Actor .... Himself]
40. Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Summer in the City")
    ... aka Die Hard 3

    Next US airings:

    Mon. Nov. 16

    7:00 PM

    SPIKETV

41. "Friends: The One with the Birth (#1.23)" (1995) TV Episode [Soundtrack] (performer: "You're a Big Boy Now" (uncredited))
42. "Friends: The One with the Fake Monica (#1.21)" (1995) TV Episode [Soundtrack] (performer: "You're a Big Boy Now" (uncredited))
43. Woodstock '94 (1995) (V) [Actor .... Himself]
44. The War (1994) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Daydream")
45. Woodstock Diary (1994) (TV) [Actor .... Himself]
46. Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Nashville Cats")
47. "Married with Children: Rock of Ages (#7.9)" (1992) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]
48. "Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll: Folk Rock" (1991) TV Episode [Actor .... Host]
49. "Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll: The British Invasion" (1991) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself - Host]
50. "Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll: The Rockabilly Beat" (1991) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself - Host]
51. Woodstock: The Lost Performances (1990) (V) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Darling Be Home Soon") (performer: "Darling Be Home Soon") [Actor .... Himself]


52. Second Sight (1989) [Soundtrack] (writer: "DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC")
53. Rude Awakening (1989) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Darling Be Home Soon")
54. Field of Dreams (1989) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Daydream")
55. Tokyo Pop (1988) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic?")
56. "The Care Bears: The Most Ancient Gift/Ski Trouble (#4.15)" (1988) TV Episode [Soundtrack] (writer: "Care Bears Countdown") (performer: "Care Bears Countdown")
57. The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Has Anybody Seen this Girl?", "Wonderland", "When I'm the King of Wonderland") (performer: "Has Anybody Seen this Girl?", "Wonderland") [Composer]
58. Deja View (1986) (V) [Actor .... Himself]
59. "Our Time: (#1.2)" (1985) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]
60. "Reading Rainbow: The Patchwork Quilt (#3.2)" (1985) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself] (voice)
61. The Slugger's Wife (1985) [Soundtrack] (writer: "SUMMER IN THE CITY")
    ... aka Neil Simon's The Slugger's Wife (USA: complete title)
62. The Care Bears Movie (1985) [Soundtrack] (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")
63. The Get-Along Gang (1984) (TV) [Soundtrack] (performer: "The Get-Along Gang Song")
64. The Act (1984) [music producer] [Composer]
    ... aka Bless 'Em All
65. The Jerk, Too (1984) (TV) [Composer]
66. Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins (1984) (TV) [musician] [Actor .... Vocalist] (voice)
67. Strawberry Shortcake: Housewarming Surprise (1983) (TV) [Soundtrack] (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)")
68. The American Snitch (1983) (TV) [Composer]
69. The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper (1981) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Money")
    ... aka Pursuit
70. One Trick Pony (1980) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic") [Actor .... Member of the Lovin' Spoonful]


71. Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Roller Girl") (performer: "Roller Girl")
72. "Welcome Back, Kotter: The Breadwinners (#4.23)" (1979) TV Episode [composer: theme music]
73. The Devil and Daniel Mouse (1978) (TV) [Soundtrack] (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)") [Composer] [Actor .... Daniel Mouse/Rock Show Emcee] (singing voice)
74. A Doonesbury Special (1977) [musician: harmonica solos]
75. "Welcome Back, Kotter: Sweatgate Scandal (#2.15)" (1977) TV Episode [composer: theme music] [Composer] (music written and performed by)
76. Whither Weather (1977) [musician: harmonica]
77. "Saturday Night Live: Raquel Welch/Phoebe Snow, John Sebastian (#1.18)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself - Musical Guest]
78. "Welcome Back, Kotter: California Dreamin' (#1.12)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
79. "Welcome Back, Kotter: Barbarino's Girl (#1.11)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
80. "Welcome Back, Kotter: The Reunion (#1.10)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
81. "Welcome Back, Kotter: Mr. Kotter, Teacher (#1.9)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
82. "Welcome Back, Kotter: One of Our Sweathogs Is Missing (#1.8)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
83. "Welcome Back, Kotter: Classroom Marriage (#1.7)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
84. "Welcome Back, Kotter: No More Mr. Nice Guy (#1.6)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
85. "Welcome Back, Kotter: The Election (#1.5)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
86. "Welcome Back, Kotter: Whodunit? (#1.4)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
87. "Welcome Back, Kotter: Welcome Back (Pilot) (#1.3)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
88. "Welcome Back, Kotter: Basket Case (#1.2)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
89. "Welcome Back, Kotter: The Great Debate (#1.1)" (1975) TV Episode [composer: theme song]
90. "Rock Concert: (#2.9)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]
91. Stardust (1974) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Summer in the City" (uncredited))
92. "Love Story: All My Tomorrows (#1.2)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor]
93. Celebration at Big Sur (1971) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Rainbows Over Your Blues") (performer: "Mobile Line (Gonna Carry Me Away from the Bull Frog Blues)", "Get Together", "Rainbows Over Your Blues") [Actor .... Himself]
94. Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Darlin' Be Home Soon")
    ... aka Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs and Englishmen
95. Johnny Cash i København (1971) (TV) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Darlin' Companion")
    ... aka Johnny Cash in Copenhagen (literal English title)
96. Woodstock (1970) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Younger Generation") (performer: "Younger Generation") [Actor .... Himself]
    ... aka Woodstock 25th Anniversary Edition (USA: director's cut)
    ... aka Woodstock, 3 Days of Peace & Music (USA: longer version)
97. "Music Scene: (#1.17)" (1970) TV Episode [Soundtrack] (performer: "She's a Lady", "Rainbows All Over Your Blues") [Actor .... Himself - Musical Guest]
98. Summer in the City (1970) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Summer In The City")


99. "The David Frost Show: (#2.50)" (1969) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]
100. The Mama Cass Television Program (1969) (TV) [Actor .... Guest Star]
101. "Toast of the Town: (#20.28)" (1967) TV Episode [Actor .... Singer] (as Lovin' Spoonful)
102. Blowup (1966) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?")
     ... aka Blow-Up (Italy) (USA)
103. You're a Big Boy Now (1966) [composer: songs] (as John B. Sebastian)
104. What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) [Actor .... Himself] (as The Lovin' Spoonful)
105. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic?", "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice") [Actor .... Himself] (as The Lovin' Spoonful)
106. "Beat-Club: (#1.13)" (1966) TV Episode [Self] (as The Lovin' Spoonful)
107. "Thank Your Lucky Stars: (#9.30)" (1966) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself] (as The Lovin' Spoonful)
108. "Ready, Steady, Go!: (#3.34)" (1966) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself] (as The Lovin' Spoonful)
109. "Ready, Steady, Go!: (#3.33)" (1966) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself] (as The Lovin' Spoonful)
110. "Where the Action Is: (#2.79)" (1965) TV Episode [Self]
111. "Where the Action Is: (#1.54)" (1965) TV Episode [Soundtrack] (writer: "Do You Believe In Magic?" (uncredited)) [Actor .... Himself]
112. "The Wednesday Play: Dan, Dan, the Charity Man (#1.13)" (1965) TV Episode [Composer]


113. "Cavalcade of Stars: (#1.54)" (1950) TV Episode [Actor .... Guest Harmonica Player]


114. "Biography: Mama Cass" (????) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]