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The Johnny Cash Show

1969·Show
58Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb8.6
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The Johnny Cash Show fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and nostalgic

  • Wholesome9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

A real life story, show business, and history

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

The Johnny Cash Show was an American television music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash. The Screen Gems 58-episode series ran from June 7, 1969 to March 31, 1971 on ABC; it was taped at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The show reached No. 17 in the Nielsen ratings in 1970. Cash opened each show, and its regulars included members of his touring troupe, June Carter Cash and the Carter Family, The Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins, and The Tennessee Three, with Australian-born musical director-arranger-conductor Bill Walker. The Statler Brothers performed brief comic interludes. It featured many folk-country musicians, such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, Mickey Newbury, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Merle Haggard, James Taylor and Tammy Wynette. It also featured other musicians such as jazz great Louis Armstrong, who died eight months after appearing on the show.
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Is The Johnny Cash Show worth watching?

50
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 8.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Johnny Cash Show have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 58 episodes.

Is The Johnny Cash Show based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did The Johnny Cash Show air?

It ran from 1969 to 1971 and has ended.

What language is The Johnny Cash Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.