New Kids on the Block
Episode 190 · 2008-09-28
- Documentary
Episode overview
In 1988, when the New Kids On The Block's second album "Hangin' Tough" was released, there were very few acts that equaled the success of The Beatles or Michael Jackson. But overnight, "Hangin' Tough" sales catapulted the five young teens into superstardom. With each airplay the "New Kids" sold more merchandise and concert tickets than virtually any other musical act. They became a money-making machine. Their success set a new standard for many, many imitators to follow.Through the millions of screaming girls, tours around the world, homesick nights, private jets, psychotic groupies, rumors and deceptions, they had developed a bond like soldiers in a foxhole.However, the whirlwind of exploitation soon surrounded the New Kids. Combined with the changing music climate and the ever-escalating pressures of being international superstars, the group was pushed to an unexpected breakup.But what if they could do it all over again? What if they're given the opportunity to do it their own way -- unlike before? Is that brotherhood bond still strong enough? Do they still have what it takes?VH1, in association with Allentown productions, will trace the history of New Kids On The Block while also documenting their inspired 2008 reunion. Thru rare archival images and modern day verite footage, intercut with interviews from all five band members, their enterprising producer, and the people closest to them throughout their career, this hour long documentary will take viewers on a wild ride "behind the music." This isn't just another reunion show. It's about five "brothers" whose experience was unmatched by anyone else in history.
60 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Milli Vanilli1997-08-17
2. MC Hammer1997-08-24
3. Boy George1997-08-31
4. Fleetwood Mac1997-09-07
5. Nowhere to Hide1997-09-21
6. Imagemakers1997-09-28
7. Lynyrd Skynyrd1997-10-19
8. Teddy Pendergrass1997-10-26
9. Billy Joel1997-11-09
10. Lilith Fair1997-11-16
11. Andy Gibb1997-11-30
12. Jim Croce1997-12-02
13. The Carpenters1998-01-01
14. Sonny Bono1998-01-11
15. The Mamas & the Papas1998-01-18
16. Meat Loaf1998-02-01
17. Gladys Knight1998-02-15
18. Willie Nelson1998-03-01
19. Jerry Lee Lewis1998-03-08
20. Rick James1998-03-15
21. David Crosby1998-03-22
22. Selena1998-03-29
23. Jefferson Airplane/Starship1998-04-05
24. Takin' It to the Streets1998-04-12
25. Ozzy Osbourne1999-04-19
26. Ted Nugent1998-04-26
27. Joe Cocker1998-05-03
28. Behind the Music (Ver 2)1998-05-18
29. Studio 541998-05-24
30. Keith Moon1998-05-31
31. Bonnie Raitt1998-06-07
32. Robbie Robertson1998-06-14
33. Def Leppard1998-06-21
34. Tony Orlando1998-06-28
35. Gloria Estefan1998-07-05
36. Jan and Dean1998-07-12
37. Harry Chapin1998-07-19
38. Gloria Gaynor1998-07-26
39. Madonna1998-08-16
40. 19681998-08-30
41. Steppenwolf1998-09-06
42. Blondie1998-09-27
43. Shania Twain1998-10-04
44. John Denver1998-10-11
45. Stevie Nicks1998-11-01
46. John Mellencamp1998-11-08
47. Metallica1998-11-22
48. KC & The Sunshine Band1998-11-29
49. R.E.M.1998-12-16
50. Motley Crue1998-12-13
51. Lionel Richie1998-12-20
52. Bette Midler1999-01-03
53. Leif Garrett1999-01-10
54. Rick Springfield1999-01-17
55. Heart1999-01-24
56. Day the Music Died1999-02-03
57. Depeche Mode1999-02-28
58. Grand Funk Railroad1999-03-07
59. Iggy Pop1999-03-14
60. Vanilla Ice1999-03-28
61. Duran Duran1999-04-04
62. Cher1999-04-11
63. TLC1999-04-18
64. Julian Lennon1999-04-25
65. Alice Cooper1999-05-02
66. Black Crowes1999-05-09
67. Tom Petty1999-05-16
68. Marianne Faithfull1999-05-23
69. Red Hot Chili Peppers1999-05-31
70. Eric Burdon and The Animals1999-06-13
71. Donna Summer1999-06-20
72. Lenny Kravitz1999-06-27
73. Weird Al Yankovic1999-07-04
74. Poison1999-07-11
75. Quiet Riot1999-07-18
76. Natalie Cole1999-07-25
77. Melissa Etheridge1999-08-01
78. Woodstock1999-08-08
79. Bay City Rollers1999-08-21
80. Donny & Marie1999-08-22
81. Bad Company1999-08-28
82. Peter Tosh1999-08-29
83. Goo Goo Dolls1999-09-05
84. Glen Campbell1999-09-19
85. Sting1999-10-13
86. Thin Lizzy1999-10-17
87. Rocky Horror Picture Show1999-10-31
88. Alanis Morissette1999-11-14
89. Dr. Dre1999-11-21
90. Barry White1999-11-28
91. 19991999-12-12
92. Genesis1999-12-19
93. The Partridge Family2000-01-02
94. Michael Hutchence2000-01-09
95. Celine Dion2000-01-16
96. Russell Simmons2000-01-23
97. Quincy Jones2000-02-06
98. Run-D.M.C.2000-02-20
99. Tina Turner2000-03-05
100. Alan Freed2000-03-10
101. Elton John2000-03-19
102. Oasis2000-04-02
103. No Doubt2000-04-09
104. The Police2000-04-23
105. 19702000-04-30
106. 19842000-05-07
107. 19772000-05-17
108. 19922000-05-19
109. Ricky Martin2000-05-28
110. The Go-Gos2000-06-04
111. Bon Jovi2000-06-11
112. AC/DC2000-06-18
113. The Monkees2000-06-25
114. Queen Latifah2000-07-09
115. Public Enemy2000-07-16
116. Faith Hill2000-07-23
117. The Bangles2000-07-30
118. Peter Frampton2000-08-06
119. Styx2000-08-13
120. Ice-T2000-08-27
121. Cat Stevens2000-10-01
122. Barenaked Ladies2000-10-08
123. Chicago2000-10-15
124. Sinead O'Connor2000-10-22
125. Tiffany2000-10-29
126. Bad Finger2000-11-05
127. Brian Setzer2000-11-12
128. Snoop Dogg2000-11-19
129. Creed2000-11-26
130. John Lennon: The Last Years2000-12-03
131. Everclear2000-12-10
132. 20002000-12-17
133. Huey Lewis & The News2001-02-04
134. Journey2001-02-18
135. Doobie Brothers2001-02-25
136. Rod Stewart2001-03-04
137. Flashdance2001-03-11
138. Salt 'n' Pepa2001-04-08
139. Billy Idol2001-04-15
140. Megadeth2001-04-22
141. 19722001-04-29
142. 19752001-05-06
143. Blues Traveler2001-05-27
144. 19812001-05-27
145. 19872001-06-10
146. 19942001-06-17
147. Rick Nelson2001-06-24
148. Notorious B.I.G.2001-07-08
149. Green Day2001-07-15
150. Neil Diamond2001-07-22
151. Pat Benatar2001-08-05
152. Reo Speedwagon2001-08-12
153. Twisted Sister2001-08-19
154. Hair2001-08-26
155. Blind Melon2001-09-09
156. Judas Priest2001-09-23
157. Sean "P. Diddy" Combs2001-10-07
158. Aaliyah2001-10-14
159. Lindsey Buckingham2001-11-11
160. Mary J. Blige2001-11-18
161. Sublime2001-12-09
162. The Cult2002-01-20
163. Hall & Oates2002-01-27
164. Busta Rhymes2002-02-17
165. Anthrax2002-03-10
166. Sheryl Crow2002-03-17
167. Garbage2002-04-07
168. Foreigner2002-04-28
169. 2 Live Crew
170. Hootie & the Blowfish2002-06-23
171. Bob Marley2002-06-30
172. Boston
173. Boyz II Men2002-08-25
174. Aerosmith2002-09-01
175. Cyndi Lauper2002-09-08
176. Matchbox Twenty2002-11-17
177. Top Gun
178. Britney Spears2003-11-09
179. Spice Girls2003-11-23
180. TLC: The Final Chapter2004-03-13
181. Guns N' Roses2004-07-04
182. George Michael2004-08-22
183. LL Cool J2004-10-10
184. New Edition2005-04-28
185. Backstreet Boys2005-06-13
186. Kid Rock2006-03-02
187. Ratt2006-05-11
188. Pantera2006-05-11
189. Nick Lachey2006-06-10
190. New Kids on the Block2008-09-28
191. Lil Wayne2009-09-10
192. Pink2009-09-17
193. Bobby Brown2009-09-24
194. Bret Michaels2009-10-01
195. T.I.2009-10-08
196. 50 Cent2009-10-13
197. DMX2010-06-07
198. Christina Aguilera2010-06-13
199. Eve2010-06-14
200. Courtney Love2010-06-21
201. Jennifer Hudson2010-06-28
202. Jennifer Lopez2010-07-04
203. Usher2010-07-19
204. Fantasia2010-08-24
205. Missy Elliott2011-06-29
206. Nelly2011-07-03
207. Ice Cube2011-07-06
208. Miranda Lambert2011-07-13
209. Mary J. Blige2011-07-24
210. Enrique Iglesias2011-07-31
211. Adam Lambert2011-08-07
212. Ricky Martin2011-08-14
213. Pitbull2012-03-15
214. Game2012-03-22
215. T-Pain2012-03-29
216. Aaliyah2012-04-05
217. Akon2012-04-11
218. Nas2012-04-18
219. Brandy2012-04-25
220. Notorious B.I.G.2012-05-02
221. Train2012-09-16
222. Ne-Yo2012-09-23
223. Carrie Underwood2012-09-30
224. Nicole Scherzinger2012-10-07
225. Gym Class Heroes2012-10-14
226. Toni Braxton2012-10-29
227. T.I.2012-11-05
228. Pink2012-11-13
229. Ludacris2013-07-28
230. Linda Perry2014-07-16
