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Austin City Limits  Pilot Episode: Willie Nelson

Austin City Limits Pilot Episode: Willie Nelson Recorded October 17, 1974 Details

 
 

Program: Austin City Limits

Episode: Pilot Episode: Willie Nelson

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.

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Duration: (59:26)
Premiere Date: 03/22/1975
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-PG


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