First Aired: June 1st, 1981
Status: Ended
Network: USA Network
Summary: Night Flight is a variety show that originated on the USA Network. An eclectic mix of short films, cartoons, B movies, stand up comedy, documentaries, music videos and more, Night Flight was broadcast, in various incarnations, from 1981 to 1996.
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Season 1987
Episode 320: Comedy Cuts - Assaulted Nuts + New Movies
Air Date: March 20th, 1987
Summary: This 1987 episode of Night Flight features classic Comedy Cut segments and England's favorite comedy team - Assaulted Nuts. Then Night Flight goes to the movies with features on Angel Heart, The Good Wife, Tin Men and John Hughe's Some Kind Of Wonderful.
Episode 324: Take Off to Covers
Air Date: March 24th, 1987
Summary: Featuring Fine Young Cannibals doing Elvis, Cyndi Lauper's best Marvin Gaye impression Chrissie Hynde discusses covering Hendrix, Communards streetline dance remix of Don't Leave Me This Away, Boomerang takes on Nancy Sinatra, and many more.
Episode 411: R.E.M. Profile + Directions in Jazz
Air Date: April 11st, 1987
Summary: Highlights from R.E.M.'s career to date in music video form are shown with some great interview bites from the group members. Whether or not you approved of the direction Kenny G, Branford Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin & Herb Alpert took this beloved genre back in the heady days of 1988, that was pretty much the best of what the mainstream had to offer and here it is in all of its pre-fab, slick and kid-friendly glory. Call it "Jazz" or what you will, you cannot deny the brassy entertainment value of the music videos you will see in this edition Night Flight's "Direction In Jazz"! Miles Davis does make an appearance, so there is a bit of credibility thrown in the mix, too.
Episode 509: Take Off to L.A. Rock + Take Off to Sports Rock
Air Date: May 9th, 1987
Summary: L.A. Rock - Since the ‘60s, LA’s been a mecca for the music industry. Night Flight brings us up to date (1987) with LA’s bustling music scene that finds us watching and listening to videos from The Untouchables in their award-winning video for “Free Yourself,” Oingo Boingo, Concrete Blonde, Suicidal Tendencies, and Thelonius Monster.
Sports Rock - “Today’s fitness craze even spreads to rock,” Pat Prescott declares, as she introduces the first videos, including the Los Angeles Rams’ theme song, questionably named “Let’s Ram It,” and The Chicago Bears’ “Super Bowl Shuffle.”
Episode 530: Short Film Showcase + Directions in Jazz
Air Date: May 30th, 1987
Summary: Night Flight's independent filmmaker showcase featuring Ilene Segalove's "Why I Got Into TV and other stories," Daniel Reeves' "Thousands Watch," "Mirage" and a special directions in Jazz special, featuring members of Steely Dan's live band.
Episode 612: Take Off to Country Jam + Duran Duran Video Profile
Air Date: June 12nd, 1987
Summary: "Take Off" to Country Jam features Nashville faves such as Ricky Skaggs, Dwight Yoakam, KD Lang, Hank Williams Jr and others. Following that is Night Flight's Video Profile of the most glamorous pop stars to come from Birmingham, England- none other than Duran Duran.
Episode 1211: Goes to the Movies + Latin Sounds
Air Date: December 11st, 1987
Summary: This edition of Night Flight Goes to The Movies looks at the holiday new releases for 1987 including "Throw Momma From The Train", "The Last Emperor" & "Overboard". Latin Sounds features sizzling South-of-the-border inspired music videos from Miami Sound Machine, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Madonna and more!
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