5.0/102 votes#1 - Nirvana: Nevermind
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 2/18/2005
In 1991 Nirvana’s Nevermind, with the songs of Kurt Cobain, changed the music business without compromise, record company hype or media overkill. The album replaced Michael Jackson at the top of the American charts and so began a rapid rise to international superstardom for the band. This is the story of how Nirvana came to record Nevermind and the effect the record had on the music world and on the band themselves. It offers an insight into the songwriting genius of Kurt Cobain and reveals why Nevermind remains a milestone in rock history.
Director: Bob Smeaton
Writer: N/A
5.0/101 votes#2 - The Who: Who's Next
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2006
Interviews with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, along with the late John Entwhistle, who reminisce about the failed attempt to present a rock musical stage show called Lifehouse, tell us how the project evolved into the 1971 classic, Who's Next. Some archival footage is presented, and we are shown by Pete how he developed the synthesized keyboard riffs that gave sonic charges to the album.
Director: Bob Smeaton
Writer: N/A
5.0/101 votes#3 - The Doors: The Doors
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2008
The Making of the Doors' Debut Album traces the history of the revolutionary 1967 album in a 90-minute package that features live footage and in-depth interviews with the three surviving band members members -- keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Kreiger and drummer John Densmore -- as they demonstrate the unique musical stylings that contributed to the making of this pivotal album. Others interviewed include engineer Bruce Botnick, and Doors-influenced musicians Henry Rollins and Perry Farrell.
Director: Bob Smeaton
Writer: N/A
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"Nirvana: Nevermind" is the best rated episode directed by Bob Smeaton. It scored 5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/18/2005 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Who: Who's Next".