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Austin City Limits

  • TV Series
  • 1975–
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
383
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Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson in Austin City Limits (1975)
Austin City Limits
Play trailer0:56
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Great music. No limits. The longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. ACL is the only television progr... Read allGreat music. No limits. The longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts.Great music. No limits. The longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts.

  • Creator
    • Bill Arhos
  • Stars
    • Willie Nelson
    • Lyle Lovett
    • John Prine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    383
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Bill Arhos
    • Stars
      • Willie Nelson
      • Lyle Lovett
      • John Prine
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Trailer 0:56
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    Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson
    • Self - Lead Vocal, Lead Guitar…
    • 1975–2021
    Lyle Lovett
    Lyle Lovett
    • Self
    • 1997–2022
    John Prine
    John Prine
    • Self
    • 1978–2020
    Jason Isbell
    Jason Isbell
    • Self
    • 2014–2023
    Rodney Crowell
    Rodney Crowell
    • Self
    • 1983–2019
    Rosanne Cash
    Rosanne Cash
    • Self
    • 1983–2014
    Patty Griffin
    Patty Griffin
    • Self
    • 2000–2019
    Spoon
    Spoon
    • Themselves…
    • 2003–2023
    Mickey Raphael
    • Self - Harmonica
    • 1975–2021
    Asleep at the Wheel
    • Themselves
    • 1976–2015
    Delbert McClinton
    • Self
    • 1977–2002
    Joe Ely
    Joe Ely
    • Self
    • 1996–2019
    Alison Krauss
    Alison Krauss
    • Self
    • 1996–2005
    Robert Earl Keen
    • Self
    • 1997–2022
    Nanci Griffith
    • Self
    • 1998–2022
    Emmylou Harris
    Emmylou Harris
    • Self
    • 1998–2017
    Bonnie Raitt
    Bonnie Raitt
    • Self
    • 2002–2026
    Gary Clark Jr.
    Gary Clark Jr.
    • Self
    • 2013–2024
    • Creator
      • Bill Arhos
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Series was awarded a (US) National Medal of Arts, 2003.
    • Connections
      Featured in Todd's Pop Song Reviews: Todd and Rap Critic Talk About Accidental Racist (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      London Homesick Blues
      Opening theme
      Performed by Gary P. Nunn

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 22, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • オースティン・シティ・リミッツ
    • Filming locations
      • Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • KLRU Austin
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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