Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show on AllMovie

While he never fared as well in the ratings as Johnny Carson, talk show host Dick Cavett developed an enthusiastic following in the late '60s and early '70s for his witty and intelligent interviewing style, as well as his willingness to book guests who might not fit the framework of most traditional chat shows. One such guest was legendary guitarist and songwriter Jimi Hendrix, who appeared twice on Cavett's program. Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show is a video which features -- in their entirety -- the two episodes of The Dick Cavett Show with Hendrix as guest. Hendrix talks about his life and his music, as well as performing several numbers, including "Machine Gun" and "Hear My Train A-Comin'." The video also includes another episode of the Cavett show taped the day after the conclusion of the legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair; while Hendrix does not appear, his bandmates Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox were on hand to discuss their set at the legendary festival.