
Birthday:
12-13-1933
(91 years)
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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Lou Adler (born December 13, 1933) is an American record producer, manager, and director.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Lou Adler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lou Adler (born December 13, 1933) is an American record producer, manager, and director.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Lou Adler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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AKA Tommy Chong
Act like Himself
event2006 star_border 7.4
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Documentary about Tommy Chong's federal prosecution under the Bush administration for selling bongs over the Internet.
Herb Alpert Is...
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 6.8
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From the success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, through the founding of A&M Records, to giving away more than $150 million to arts and education programs across the country, we’ll witness the humanity and the humility inherent in everything he does, as well as come to understand the power of creativity to entertain, inspire, heal and transform.
The Wrecking Crew
Act like Self - Producer
event2008 star_border 7.2
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A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
20 Feet from Stardom
Act like Self
event2013 star_border 7.2
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Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
Sam Cooke: Legend
Act like Self
event2003 star_border 7.2
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Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
Act like Self
event2002
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An in-depth look at the tumultuous career of Jan & Dean.
Immediate Family
event2022 star_border 6
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If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their names? This documentary highlights five talented men—Danny, Leland, Rus, Waddy, and Steve— who shunned the spotlight for themselves yet enjoyed decades of success as session musicians on iconic tracks. Interviewees include their collaborators James Taylor, Don Henley, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, and dozens more who take us behind the scenes on the songs that shaped an era.
Carole King: Natural Woman
Act like Self
event2016 star_border 7.2
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Weaving previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with King, American Masters – Carole King: Natural Woman delves into her life and career. New interviews with friends and colleagues, including fellow songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Tapestry producer Lou Adler, drummer Russ Kunkel, guitarist Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, daughter and manager Sherry Goffin Kondor, lyricists Toni Stern and Carole Bayer Sager, and former manager Peter Asher, complete the biographical tapestry.
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
Act like Self - Producer, The Rocky Horror Show
event2015 star_border 9
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Documentary featuring an intimate profile of American rock legend Meat Loaf, spanning from his childhood of domestic violence, through a decade of rejection by record companies to global fame, bust-ups and a major comeback.
Adam Sandler: Love You
Act like Booth Technician
event2024 star_border 6.1
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Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs, and plenty of love.
California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
Act like Himself
event2005 star_border 7.8
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This special celebrates the harmonious pop-rock group, blending full-performance clips, rare home movies and exclusive interviews with the members.
Echo in the Canyon
Act like Self
event2019 star_border 6.7
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A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic music groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas.
The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
Act like Self
event1995 star_border 10
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This short documentary, produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, features interviews (most previously available elsewhere) with all the usual suspects involved in the making of the cult film.
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
Act like Self - Music Producer
event2013 star_border 7.4
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An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century: his humble beginnings in Seattle, his time in New York, his rise to fame in swinging London… Live fast, love hard, die young.
You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story
event2014 star_border 7
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Documentary telling, in her own words, the story of Carole King's upbringing in Brooklyn and the subsequent success that she had.
The Rocky Horror Phenomenon
Act like Self – Producer
new_releases Release: October 28, 2025
What is the secret behind the success of "Rocky Horror"? Is it the music? The actors? The comedy? It's certainly not the Special Effects. "Rocky Horror" has been around for more than 40 years, and still continues to be successful in the movie theaters as well as on stage. This documentary is highlighting the history of "Rocky Horror", which started off as a two-page script written in crayons, and ended up with two movies, tons of merchandise, millions of fans and world touring shows, grossing more than $500 million in revenue.
The Making of Ladies and Gentlemen, Fabulous Stains
Act like Self
event1999 star_border 8
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A documentary look at the 'making of' and cult success of the troubled Lou Adler directed film "Ladies And Gentlemen The Fabulous Stains" starring Diane Lane.
Behind the Music
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event1997 star_border 7
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An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
Legends
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2006 star_border 5
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The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
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