Austin City Limits

Pilot Episode: Willie Nelson

Season 1 Episode 1 | 59m 26s

Willie Nelson recorded the original pilot episode of Austin City Limits on October 17, 1974. At the time, no one could have predicted that the fledgling music show from Austin, Texas, would still be around and delivering great performances decades later.

Aired: 03/22/75

Rating: TV-PG

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