Waylon Jennings
Also Known As: The Highwaymen, Waylon Arnold Jennings
Biography: Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as one of the founding pioneers of the Outlaw Movement in country music. Jennings started to play guitar at age of eight and first performed at age 12 on KVOW radio, after which he formed his first band, The Texas Longhorns.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Littlefield, Texas, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: June 15, 1937
Age: 87 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: February 13, 2002
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Maverick
Overview: Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days. He joins forces with a woman with a marvelous Southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Drama Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-20
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Stagecoach
Overview: Story follows a stagecoach ride through Old West Apache territory. On board are a cavalry man's pregnant wife, a prostitute with a broken heart, a Marshal taking in his prisoner Johnny Ringo, a crooked gambler, and the infamous Doc Holliday
Genres: TV Movie Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-18
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Neil Diamond: Under a Tennessee Moon
Overview: The singer performs selections from his new album at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. with Waylon Jennings, Chet Atkins, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Buffy Lawson and Mark O'Connor.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-24
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I Love Liberty
Overview: An all-star variety special saluting America.
Genres: Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-03-21
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Follow That Bird
Overview: Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Genres: Family Comedy Adventure Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-08-02
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Tom Sawyer
Overview: Get ready for a magical, fun-filled journey of adventure, fantasy and friendship! Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn love going fishing, daydreaming about pirates and stolen gold, and thinking about Becky Thatcher - the pretty new girl at school. But when these pals set out on a quest for buried treasure, they end up face to face with the town's most "grizzly" bear, Injurin' Joe. Giving Joe the slip, they find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure that takes them from the mighty Mississippi to the mysterious caverns of a secret hideout where they discover fun, excitement... and a fortune beyond their wildest dreams! Featuring the voices of Don Knotts, Betty White, and country music superstars Rhett Akins, Mark Wills, Lee Ann Womack, Hank Williams Jr. and more, Tom Sawyer is an enchanting, music-filled family adventure.
Genres: Family Animation Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-04-04
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Never Say Die: The Final Concert Film
Overview: Waylon Jennings played his last major concert at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium in January 2000. Never Say Die: The Final Concert Film features that moving performance revisiting his greatest hits—done, as always, on his terms. Recorded on January 5-6, 2000.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-24
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Outlaw Justice
Overview: In the tradition of THE WILD BUNCH and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN comes this fast paced, action filled western with unforgettable performances by an all star cast: Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Travis Tritt and Waylon Jennings. All hell breaks loose in this riveting story when a group of former outlaws with bad attitudes teams up to catch a killer with murder and revenge on his mind. After Tobey(Jennings), a retired member of the group, is brutally gunned down by a former member and killer, Clinton Reese, our band of reformed gunslingers, Lee (Nelson, Tarence (Kristofferson), and Dalton (Tritt), sets out on Clinton's Trail. They are joined by Tobeys reluctatant young son Bryce (Willett).
Genres: Action Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-24
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The Highwaymen: On the Road Again
Overview: Four of the greatest legends of country music join together. Johnny Cash sings Folsom Prison Blues, Willie Nelson performs Always on my Mind, Kris Kristofferson solos in Help me Make it Through the Night, and Waylon Jennings sings Luckenbach, Texas. Also includes Highwayman, Good Hearted Woman, Theme from Dukes of Hazzard, Loving Her Was Easy, Mamas Don't Let Your Sons Grow Up to be Cowboys, Are You Sure Hank Done it This Way, Me and Bobby McGhee, Get Rhythm, Crazy, Ghost Riders in the Sky, Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground, Big River, On the Road Again...
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-15
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Moonrunners
Overview: Grady and Bobby Lee run moonshine for Uncle Jesse, who prides himself on his old-school moonshining methods, and refuses to buckle in to the 'big business moonshine' of Jake, who controls these parts for New York mobsters
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-05-14
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George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends
Overview: A tribute to country singer George Jones held at the Los Angeles Country Club. The program opens with Johnny Cash giving a brief history of Jones's life. Highlights include: Jones and Tammy Wynette sing "Golden Ring"; Waylon Jennings sings "Honky-Tonk Heroes"; Jennings and Jessie Colter sing "Storms Never Let"; Jones and Jennings perform "Good-Hearted Woman"; Emmylou Harris with "One of These Days"; Harris and Jones sing "Here I Am"; bespectacled rocker Elvis Costello joins Jones on "Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down" and "Stranger in the House"; Tanya Tucker sings "Biggest Promenade"; Jones performs "The Race Is On," and joins his daughter Georgette for "Daddy, Come Home."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-07-11
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My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Overview: Waylon Jennings joins a crew of cowboys from the Old 06 Ranch on a roundup.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-10-21
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The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum
Overview: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson perform live at Long Island's Nassau Coliseum in 1990.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-28
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The Road to Nashville
Overview: A Hollywood film company wants to make a movie about country music and sends Doodles Weaver to round up talent to appear. A host of then-current country stars perform their hits.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-09-20
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Nashville Rebel
Overview: Down a dusty road in the deep South, wanders a young man, Arlin Grove, with a guitar and his earthly belongings on his back, just released from the U. A. Army, with no place to go. When a Hootenanny comes to town, it just discovered that Arlin not only has an exciting voice, he also is a gifted guitar player. He is soon appearing on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Saddle Rash
Overview: Armless gunslinger Slim (Sam Seder) comes to town seeking revenge against bank robber Tommy Morgan (H. Jon Benjamin). Assisted by the town's resident sidekick Gummy (H. Jon Benjamin), Slim makes his intentions known to Morgan's gang which leads to a showdown in the center of town.
Genres: Animation Comedy Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-24
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Waylon Jennings - The Lost Outlaw Performance
Overview: On the evening of August 12, 1978, Waylon Jennings and The Waylons performed on the concert stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. The master recordings of this concert were never released and had been locked in the vaults of RCA Records, long forgotten since 1978. The songs embodied in this performance capture Waylon Jennings and his band at the height of the country music "Outlaw" period, ample evidence of the extraordinary and individualistic writing and singing talents of Waylon Jennings. Now presented for the first time in its entirety, exactly as it was recorded on August 12, 1978.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-08-12
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Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.
Overview: The Authorized Video Biography. The true story of Waylon Jennings. From his days as Buddy Holly's protégé to his battles with the Nashville system. From his musical breakthrough in the '70s to drug addiction and recovery in the '80s to his death in 2002. A memorable portrait of one of the great legends of country music. Featuring rare footage and over 20 classic song clips and performances of Waylon's greatest hits, including: Honky Tonk Heroes, This Time, Good Hearted Woman, Luckenbach, Texas, Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way, Amanda, America and The Eagle. Special guest appearances by: Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Jessi Colter, Rodney Crowell, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr, Richie Albright, Herb Alpert.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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The Greatest Night in Pop
Overview: On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-19
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The Oklahoma City Dolls
Overview: Susan Blakey plays Sally Jo Purkey, a factory worker who leads a rebellion among her co-workers for equal rights by forming a company football team for women and hires a down-on-his-luck coach (Eddie Albert) to make them winners.
Genres: Action Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-23
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Waylon Jennings: Live at the US Festival
Overview: Waylon Jennings appeared at the US Festival on June 4, 1983. It was billed as Country Day, with Waylon performing alongside such artists as Willie Nelson, Alabama, Hank Williams, Jr., and Emmylou Harris. Waylon's performance was one of the day's many highlights, and he is joined onstage by wife Jessi Colter for a particularly memorable rendition of 'Storms Never Last.' The US Festival was held over two weekends in 1982 and 1983.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-06-04
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Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
Overview: It's Willie Nelson celebrating the 4th of July
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-01
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The Cheryl Ladd Special
Overview: A TV musical special starring Cheryl Ladd and her guest stars in various musical numbers and vignettes.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-04-09
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Ned Kelly
Overview: Unable to support his family in the Australian outback, a man turns to stealing horses in order to make money. He gets more deeply drawn into the outlaw life, and eventually becomes involved in murders. Based on the life of famed 19th-century Australian outlaw Ned Kelly.
Genres: Drama Action Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-06-10
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Johnny Cash: Live On Air
Overview: Selection of live tracks by the late, great country singer. Includes full-length performances from The Johnny Cash Show, Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Concert, Farm Aid, and the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Tracks include: 'Oh! Pretty Woman', 'Matchbox', 'Folsom Prison Blues', 'Ring of Fire', and many more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-08-04
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Outlaw Country: Live from Austin, TX
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-19
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The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws
Overview: The Highwaymen - Live: American Outlaws is a box set of concert performances from country music's legendary first "supergroup" featuring Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws contains a previously unreleased full-length concert film recorded live at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, March 14, 1990 and transferred from the original film reels especially for this collection.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-05-20
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American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-09-26
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George Jones: Same Ole Me
Overview: They call him "Possum." They also call him "Country Music's Living Legend." His devotion to pure, down-home country music has been unwavering through the years and has allowed him a claim to the title of the greatest vocal interpreter that the world of country music has ever known.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End
Overview: An oral history of the Mount Rushmore of Country Music: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. Interviews with the men who make the music and the story of their friendships.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-05-27
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This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years
Overview: Filmed live at Carnegie Melon University in 2002, This Land is Your Land features the biggest names in folk music.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-22
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Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes
Overview: From historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., comes this collection of 15 Grand Ole Opry performances, including Johnny Cash singing "Folsom Prison Blues" and George Jones delivering "The Race Is On." Among the other honky-tonk legends are Ray Price ("Heartaches by the Number"), Porter Wagoner ("Misery Loves Company"), Dave Dudley ("Six Days on the Road"), Ernest Tubb ("Walking the Floor Over You") and Bobby Bare ("Detroit City").
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-21
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Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
Overview: On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-02-03
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Overview: We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-28
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Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Overview: Willie Nelson and friends celebrate his sixtieth birthday in a star-studded concert event.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-22
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Waylon Jennings: Live from Austin, TX
Overview: The Live From Austin, Texas series takes the classic performances from the award-winning Austin City Limits TV show and makes them available to consumers with improved audio quality and bonus songs that were cut from the original broadcast. This latest set includes performances from some of country music’s Outlaws including Waylon Jennings, trailblazers who didn’t follow the trends and refused to play by the rules set by Music Row. This release is taken from Waylon's April 1989 visit to the Austin City Limits stages.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-21
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Waylon Jennings: Live from Austin, TX '84
Overview: Looking back, why did it take ten years to finally lure Waylon Jennings to the Austin City Limits stage for his first performance? Like everything else about the man, he did things his own way - when he was damn good and ready. Maybe it had something to do with that other Texas singer, that Red-Headed Stranger who shook things up in Austin and country music in general. Waylon wasn't sure what the fuss was all about (as he sang, It don t matter who is in Austin, Bob Wills is STILL the King! ). This special package contains both a CD and DVD of Waylon Jenning s FIRST Austin City Limit s performance, recorded in August 1984.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-24
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Chet Atkins and Friends
Overview: Filmed live in Nashville, these musical talents demonstrate both their love and respect for Atkins as they take to the stage for an unforgettable performance. Songs include "I'll See You in My Dreams," "Walk of Life," "Precious Memories," "Island in the Sea," "Sunrise" and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-09-06
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Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Overview: A true story about the unreal life of an unsung country music hero. Ben Dorcy, aka Lovey, the first and oldest roadie, is recognized by the cultural icons who depend on him just as he’s losing his independence. Having outlived all his relatives, Ben learns he can rely on his music family. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Knoxville, Kinky Friedman, Jamey Johnson, Ann-Margret, and more come together to honor this legend among legends who, unbeknownst to many, shaped Texas and American music history. “King of the Roadies” celebrates all who work to keep the wheels turning behind-the-scenes; and reminds us that with spirit, passion and perseverance, our best days may still be ahead of us if we continue doing what we love. “It’s one thing to have a bunch of good ideas, but to make them work and to put them into action, you need someone like Ben to do it, and he never failed.” – Willie Nelson
Genres: Music Documentary History
Original Language: en
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In the Hank Williams Tradition
Overview: This program traces Hank Williams' incredible life story through rare film clips, and revealing interviews with his friends and fellow performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl and Chet Atkins. Included are performances of many of Hank's greatest songs by today's top country music recording artists who also tell how Hank Williams inspired their career.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
Overview: Star studded show
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-29
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