Get ready for a 1980’s R&B sing-along!  ‘Color Me Badd’ were a R&B hit machine in the 1980’s and 1990’s with their songs “I Want to Sex You Up”, “I Adore Mi Amor” and “All 4 Love”.  Antenna TV had the pleasure of interviewing member Mark Calderon where he spoke about the unique name of the group, how they wrote their hit singles, and dealing with sudden fame.

The 1980’s delivered a new style of sound that shook the music world; New Wave Synth Pop, and the band ‘Berlin’ were masters of this genre.  With hit songs “Metro”, “Take My Breath Away” and many others, ‘Berlin’ brought a style of sound which defined the 1980’s.  Antenna TV spoke with singer Terri Nunn and guitarist David Diamond about the name of the band, the beginnings of electronic music, their approach to writing music, and much, much more!

“The Motels” had everyone singing along back in the 1980’s with their hit songs “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer.” Much of that success is due to the extreme singing talent of Martha Davis. Davis sat with Antenna TV to discuss her musical influences, the formation of “The Motels”, having hit music videos on MTV, the importance of the synthesizer in 80’s music, and more! Don’t miss out!

Who doesn’t love the classic television show “Welcome Back, Kotter”?  If you’re a fan like us, you certainly will remember Vernee Watson, who played Vernajean Williams.  But Watson didn’t stop there.  She has appeared on “Good Times”, “What’s Happening”, “The Jeffersons”, “Fantasy Island”, “Benson”, “The Love Boat” and still is going strong today!  Watson sits with Antenna TV to discuss “Welcome Back, Kotter”, its success, sings a few bars of the theme song, and much, much more!

You may not know Jay Moriarty at first, but you certainly know some of the shows he has produced, including the iconic show “The Jeffersons”.  Moriarty sat with Antenna TV to discuss what made “The Jeffersons” so special, working with the iconic Norman Lear, what his favorite television theme song is, and more!  A great interview that you can’t miss!

If classic television could be defined by one person, Marla Gibbs would fit the role.  Known for playing Florence Johnston on “The Jeffersons” and Mary Jenkins on “227”, Gibbs shaped the history of television and is an Antenna TV favorite.  Gibbs spoke with Antenna TV about landing her iconic role on “The Jeffersons”, working with Sherman Hemsley, her experience on “227”, and more!  Don’t miss out!

Hal Williams is a television veteran, having starred on the television shows “Sanford and Son” and “The Waltons”, and many appearances in film, but is best known for playing opposite Marla Gibbs on “227” as her husband Lester Jenkins. Williams sits with Antenna TV and discusses his experience on “227”, “Sanford and Son”, his favorite episodes, and more. Take a look!

Appearing in such films as “Paper Moon” and “Back to the Future, Part III”, Burton Gilliam became best known for playing the villainous Lyle in the smash Mel Brooks comedy “Blazing Saddles”. Antenna TV speaks with Gilliam about “Blazing Saddles”, Mel Brooks, appearing on the sitcom “Alice,” and more! Take a look!

‘The American Troubadour’ Don McLean, best known for the 1971 hit song “American Pie”, graciously sat down with Antenna TV and spoke about his early influences in music, writing and the popularity of his most famous song “American Pie”, the scoop on the song “Vincent”, dealing with his celebrity status, and details about his songwriting style and career!

It’s a safety dance!  The soundtrack of the 1980’s would not be complete without the iconic song “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats.  Founding member Ivan Doroschuk talks about the early days of the band, the inspiration for the song “The Safety Dance”, his Champaign–Urbana roots, and more!  Don’t miss out!