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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 (1974)
Character: Self
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
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…Sings Neil Diamond (2010)
Character: Self (archive footage)
A compilation from the BBC archive of performances featuring songs written by, or associated with, Neil Diamond. Featuring Lulu, UB40, Vince Hill, Robert Wyatt, Gladys Knight, Urge Overkill, Lena Zavaroni, The Hollies and a duet by Neil Diamond and Shirley Bassey.
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Queens of Soul at the BBC (2015)
Character: Self (archive footage)
Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beyonce and many more.
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 (1973)
Character: Self
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
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Classic Soul at the BBC (2007)
Character: Self (archive footage)
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.
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Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only (2001)
Character: Self
On this unique DVD Tom Jones sings duets with some of the greatest stars of the music world, including Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Rita Coolidge and Gladys Knight. Tom Jones is sharing the podium with these talented singers, and together they are performing exciting live versions of legendary hits.
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Original Up-Town Divas (2004)
Character: Self (archive footage)
This film presents a spectacular collection of some of the most celebrated and vibrant songstresses of our time. From the unforgettable voice of Dionne Warwick performing 'Walk On By' to the memorable and equally unforgettable Dust Springfield singing 'Love Me Tonight' we bring together sounds for all tastes and every mood. Added to this musical indulgence there is also the visual feast of their performing presence ranging from the seductive Tina Turner (Hot Legs) to the raunchy Chaka Khan (We Can Work It Out) to the relaxing tones of Rita Coolidge (Something About You Baby I Like), you'll find this 18 track production a collection that not only makes it unbeatable entertainment but will also prove an impossibility to miss.
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VH1 Divas 2004 (2004)
Character: Self
VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live from the MGM Grand Las Vegas on April 18, 2004. The show marks the first appearance of close friends and R&B and soul legends Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight after they had turned down previous offers to appear.
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Gladys Knight at the BBC (2024)
Character: Self
A look through the BBC archives for moment after moment from the 'empress of soul’, Gladys Knight. Combining classic tracks alongside The Pips with her own inimitable solo songs, this collection shows why Gladys Knight has powered through seven decades as singer and performer. This hour in the presence of a music legend features such songs as Baby Don’t Change Your Mind, The Way We Were and Help Me Make It Through the Night, drawn from Gladys’s appearances on Top of the Pops, The Old Grey Whistle Test and The Harry Secombe Show.
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Desperado (1987)
Character: Mona Lisa
Cowboy Duell McCall wants to quickly deliver a herd of cattle to town, get paid and move on but romance with local girl Nora gets him involved in a feud between the town boss and Nora's dad.
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Black Woodstock (1969)
Character: Self
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of black pride. The concerts took place in Harlem's Mount Morris Park on Sundays at 3PM from June 29, 1969 to August 24, 1969. The manifestation came soon after the Watts Riots, and the assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King.
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Women in Rock (1986)
Character: Self
All the legendary women of rock 'n' roll are brought together in this stunning collage of artists and their music. Through a music-driven mix of rare historical footage, music videos, riveting live performances and personal interviews, the lives and times of the greatest women in rock history are revealed.
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Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic (1978)
Character: Self
The first and final annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which puts some of the world’s biggest music stars in competition against each other.
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
Character: Self - Musician
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
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A Little Women's Christmas (2024)
Character: Bertie Henderson
A Little Women’s Christmas is a contemporary retelling of the beloved classic novel, following the lives and loves of the March sisters in a small Tennessee town at Christmas.
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Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests (2006)
Character: Self
December 2005. Los Angeles, California. Trumpeter Chris Botti, on the heels of his break- through gold certified album "When I Fall In Love", and the record-breaking follow up "To Love Again", plays two triumphant shows at the Wilshire Theatre backed by a full orchestra and his virtuosic band. Playing repertoire mostly culled from these two hit albums, Chris is joined onstage by some of the world's most accomplished singers and musicians (in order of appearance) Sting, Jill Scott, Paula Cole, Burt Bacharach, Renee Olstead, Paul Buchanan and Gladys Knight. Filmed for the PBS Special "Chris Botti Live With Orchestra and Special Guests".
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Twenty Bucks (1993)
Character: Mrs. McCormac
A story about the life of a twenty dollar bill as it weaves in and out of the various lives of several people.
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Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones (2018)
Character: Self
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. In celebration of such a legendary figure, some of the biggest stars came to share in on the celebration. Performers such as Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Brian McKnight, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, Patti Austin, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, and Cynthia Erivo all hit the stage to pay tribute to Quincy Jones by performing his classic works. Additionally, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Danny Glover, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, LL Cool J, Rashida Jones, and Ludacris shared their personal stories of how Quincy has impacted them throughout the years.
The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
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I'm Glad It's Christmas (2022)
Character: Cora Ross
An aspiring Broadway singer is convinced to participate in a small-scale production for her local Christmas celebration. Along the way, she finds hope and unexpected mentorship towards her dream career. But will her professional success come at the cost of her chance at love?
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The Apollo (2019)
Character: Self (archive footage)
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
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Almost Christmas (2016)
Character: Dorothy
A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.
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Mr. SOUL! (2018)
Character: Self (archive footage)
On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage. He was hip. He was smart. He was innovative, political, and gay. In his personal fight for social equality, this man ensured the Revolution would be televised. The man was Ellis Haizlip. The Revolution was soul!
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Hollywood Homicide (2003)
Character: Olivia Robidoux
Joe Gavilan and his new partner K. C. Calden, are detectives on the beat in Tinseltown. Neither one of them really wants to be a cop, Gavilan moonlights as a real estate broker, and Calden is an aspiring actor moonlighting as a yoga instructor. When the two are assigned a big case they must work out whether they want to solve the case or follow their hearts.
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Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988)
Character: Self
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!
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Save the Children (1973)
Character: Self
A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009)
Character: Wilma
When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.
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Coming 2 America (2021)
Character: Gladys Knight
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
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Pipe Dreams (1976)
Character: Maria Wilson
A woman trails her estranged husband to the Alaskan pipeline in hope of averting their impending divorce.
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Seasons of Love (2014)
Character: Ms. Angie
Set in the picturesque backdrop of New York, "Seasons of Love" is a romantic, soulful holiday drama about two people who struggle to find love against the odds, while reconciling with the past and learning the true value of family.
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