It’s hard to remember how groundbreaking the Johnny Cash TV Show was back in 1969. But it was the first show ever produced out of Nashville and was shot before a live audience at the Ryman Auditorium, former home to the Grand Ole Opry no less. The show was a summer replacement and lasted until 1971. 58 episodes were produced and his musical guests spanned the country, rock and folk genres which was rare for that time.  Some of those who appeared with the man in black on the small screen were Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, Derek and the Dominoes (Clapton) and Cash’s former roomate, Waylon Jennings. Oh yeah, Cash’s wife June Carter and Carl Perkins were also regulars on the show.

The shows have been released on both DVD and CD remixed and remastered from the tapes from Johnny’s vault. The CD contains nine songs not included on the DVD.