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TV Party

TV Party

"It's the TV show that's a party!"

TV Party was a public-access television cable TV show in New York City that ran from 1978 to 1982. Glenn O'Brien was the host. Chris Stein, the co-founder of the pop band Blondie, was the co-host and Walter "Doc" Steding was the leader of the TV Party orchestra. Amos Poe was the director. Guests included Mick Jones, David Byrne, Debbie Harry, James Chance and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Brink Films has re-released some of the best of the 80 plus episodes on DVD, as well as a documentary about the TV show.

Created ByGlenn O'Brien
StatusEnded
Original NameTV Party
First Air DateDecember 18, 1978
Last Air DateJune 13, 1982
Seasons1
Episodes7
Episode Runtime6h 45min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
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S01E07

The Color Show

TV Party’s final episode (season) was broadcast live in color on Channel J, a public access “commercial station.” TV Party tried to pay the extra expense of going to color by selling ads to downtown clubs and underground record companies. “Everything here is for sale,” Glenn announces.

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