The beats that broke new ground. How hip hop emerged from underground New York into a global force for change and empowerment - as told by icons Chuck D, Ice-T, Run DMC and more.
22 one-hour programs giving a truly balanced and entertaining perspective of the most exciting, topical and human interest events of 1970 to 1991. There's something for everybody! The politics, fashions, music, stars, personalities, conflicts and the disasters which touched all our lives.
1. 1970
Troops shoot students at Kent State. First 'Jumbo' lands at Heathrow. Edward Heath...
An in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver who shattered the color barrier of professional auto-racing and became the first Black qualifier in the storied history of the Indy 500.
Don Rickles serves as roastmaster for Dean Martin's own roast. Also featured are Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Bob Hope and many other comedy legends.