Austin City Limits

Pilot Episode: Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson recorded the original pilot episode of Austin City Limits on October 17, 1974. At the time, no one could have predicted that the fledgling music show from Austin, Texas, would still be around and delivering great performances decades later.

Pilot Episode: Willie Nelson

59m 26s

Willie Nelson recorded the original pilot episode of Austin City Limits on October 17, 1974. At the time, no one could have predicted that the fledgling music show from Austin, Texas, would still be around and delivering great performances decades later.

Previews + Extras

  • Willie Nelson "Whiskey River" (Pilot Episode, 1974)

    S1 E1 - 3m 35s

    From the original pilot episode of Austin City Limits taped October 17, 1974, Willie Nelson kicks off the long-running and award-winning series with his classic "Whiskey River." Willie Nelson will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame on April 26, 2014.

  • Willie Nelson "Stay All Night..." (Pilot Episode, 1974): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Willie Nelson "Stay All Night..." (Pilot Episode, 1974)

    S1 E1 - 3m 53s

    Willie Nelson plays his classic "Stay All Night, Stay a Little Longer" on the pilot episode of Austin City Limits, launching over forty years of televised music performances. Willie Nelson will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame on April 26, 2014.

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