Series synopsis
History of the Eagles is an American documentary television series that premiered on Showtime on February 15, 2013. It ended on February 16, 2013. It stars Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh.
Alison Ellwood’s intimate, meticulously crafted patchwork of rare archival material, concert footage, and unseen home movies explores the evolution and enduring popularity of one of America’s truly defining bands. This exceptional two-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles’ two-night stand at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Center Arena ...
Premise
Alison Ellwood’s intimate, meticulously crafted patchwork of rare archival material, concert footage, and unseen home movies explores the evolution and enduring popularity of one of America’s truly defining bands. This exceptional two-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles’ two-night stand at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Center Arena during the legendary Hotel California tour.
Premise: The story of an American band
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Don Henley as Self
- Glenn Frey as Self
- Timothy B. Schmit as Self
- Joe Walsh as Self
- Randy Meisner as Self
- Bernie Leadon as Self
- Don Felder as Self
- Jackson Browne as Self
Supporting cast
- JD Souther as Self
- Bob Seger as Self
- Kenny Rogers as Self
- David Geffen as Self
- Glyn Johns as Self
- Linda Ronstadt as Self (archive footage)
Guest cast
- Jerry Brown as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | February 15, 2013 | February 16, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1: History Of The Eagles part 1 & 2 Investigates the band's creation and rise to fame in the 1970s through its breakup in 1980. More than 25 new interviews were conducted with all current and former band members, as well as with many others who have been closely involved in their history, including Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt, seminal artists in the 70s music scene. |
February 15, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2: Live At The Capital Centre March 1977 Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles’ two-night stand at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Center Arena during the legendary Hotel California tour. |
February 16, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 15, 2013 |
| Last aired | February 16, 2013 |
| Runtime | 185 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday, Saturday at 20:00:00 |