Starting as an NBC page in the mid-80’s, Jim Pitt eventually landed a dream job, for many: music booker for Saturday Night Live. From Nirvana’s debut on network television to Sinead O’Connor’s impactful and headline-making performance, Pitt booked it all starting in 1990, including mega-star appearances from Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young. Three years in, Pitt took his talents to David Letterman’s replacement at Late Night, a young upstart named Conan O’Brien. There, not only would Pitt give future Rock Hall inductees like Radiohead, Green Day and Sheryl Crow their first-ever US TV performances, but O’Brien’s unique wit often led to household names like David Bowie and U2 participating in hilariously scripted bits. On today’s show, Pitt recalls all of this and more, walking us through decades of amazing television memories, as well as his move from Conan to Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2017, and when exactly hosts began holding up vinyl again for the home audience, versus compact discs. Follow Jim on Instagram @jimpitt13, and watch Jimmy Kimmel Live! on your local ABC affiliate.
Episode 131: Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC
Episode 130: Caroline Spence
Episode 129: Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms
Episode 128: The Decemberists' Chris Funk
Episode 127: Lilly Hiatt #2 / Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum
Episode 126: Ryan Grisham of Mock Orange (+ NEW SINGLE PREMIERE!)
Episode 125: Rhett Miller of Old 97's
Episode 124: The Presidents of the United States of America
Episode 123: Mike Grimes and Doyle Davis of Grimey's
Episode 122: The Milk Carton Kids
Episode 121: Jason Narducy (Bob Mould Band, Superchunk, Split Single, Verböten)
Episode 120: Jimmy Pardo (Returns!)
Episode 119: Drummer Daru Jones (Jack White, Pete Rock)
Episode 118: Jimbo Hart (Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit)
Episode 117: Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso
Episode 116: Jay McDowell (Musicians Hall of Fame / BR5-49)
Episode 115: R.E.M.'s "Monster" Turns 25
Episode 114: Joe Pug
Episode 113: Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters
Episode 112: Matt Pond
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