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Shindig! (1964)

1964-09-16 · 30m · EN
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Shindig! is an American musical variety series which aired on ABC from September 16, 1964 to January 8, 1966. The show was hosted by Jimmy O'Neill, a disc jockey in Los Angeles at the time who also created the show along with his wife Sharon Sheeley and production executive Art Stolnitz. The original pilot was rejected by ABC and David Sontag, then Executive Producer of ABC, redeveloped and completely redesigned the show. A new pilot with a new cast of artists was shot starring Sam Cooke. That pilot aired as the premiere episode.

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Patty DukePatty DukeSelf - SingerAdam FaithAdam FaithSelf - SingerP. J. ProbyP. J. ProbySelf - SingerDelaney BramlettDelaney BramlettSelf - SingerLeroy van DykeLeroy van DykeSelf - SingerDee Dee SharpDee Dee SharpSelf - SingerDobie GrayDobie GraySelf - SingerBilly Joe RoyalBilly Joe RoyalSelf - SingerDon HoDon HoSelf - SingerHowlin' WolfHowlin' WolfSelf - SingerChubby CheckerChubby CheckerSelf - SingerHank Williams, Jr.Hank Williams, Jr.Self - Singer

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Frequently asked questions about Shindig!

What is Shindig! about?

Shindig! is an American musical variety series which aired on ABC from September 16, 1964 to January 8, 1966. The show was hosted by Jimmy O'Neill, a disc jockey in Los Angeles at the time who also created the show along with his wife Sharon Sheeley and production executive Art Stolnitz. The original pilot was rejected by ABC and David Sontag, then Executive Producer of ABC, redeveloped and completely redesigned the show. A new pilot with a new cast of artists was shot starring Sam Cooke. That pilot aired as the premiere episode.

How long is Shindig!?

Shindig! has a runtime of 30 minutes.