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.

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Created By

Glenn O'Brien

Status

Ended

Original Name

TV Party

First Air Date

December 18, 1978

Last Air Date

June 13, 1982

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

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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