8.2/10149 votes#1 - 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
7.5/10143 votes#2 - John Jennon: Plastic Ono Band
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2008
Examines in detail the creation of John Lennon's first solo album and the effect it had on music, and the people who created it.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10125 votes#3 - Duran Duran: Rio
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2008
Tells the story behind the writing, recording and subsequent success of Rio through interviews, musical demonstrations, and archive footage. Original band members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor are all interviewed along with director Russell Mulchay, former manager Paul Berrow, journalist Beverley Glick, designer Antony Price and Bob Geldolf amongst others.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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Genre:Documentary
Season 8 Ratings Summary
"The Doors: The Doors" is the best rated episode of "Classic Albums" season 8. It scored 8.2/10 based on 149 votes. Directed by Bob Smeaton and written by N/A, it aired on 4/14/2008. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "John Jennon: Plastic Ono Band".