This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.
Frank Zappa
as Self (archive footage)
Dweezil Zappa
as Self
Gail Zappa
as Self
Billy Bob Thornton
as Self
Ruth Underwood
as Self
George Duke
as Self
Ian Underwood
as Self
Napoleon Murphy Brock
as Self
Warren Cuccurullo
as Self
Moon Unit Zappa
as Self
David Fricke
as Self
Steve Vai
as Self
