Doo Wop 50
Doo Wop 50 was a PBS pledge drive special created and produced for PBS member station WQED-TV by TJ Lubinsky, grandson of Herman Lubinsky (founder of Savoy Records). The special was inspired by a 1994 CD box-set of doo wop music produced and sold by Rhino Records, which was also a development and production partner in the special. It aired on December 5, 1999. Doo Wop 50 was videotaped live at The Benedum Center For The Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 11 & 12, 1999. It showcased many doo-wop groups that had existed since  the 1950s, and was hosted by former Impressions lead and soul soloist Jerry Butler. It was followed by Doo Wop 51 and the American Soundtrack series. Doo Wop 50 became the highest-producing pledge drive special in the history of PBS at that time, garnering more than $20 million for its member stations. The American Soundtrack series has become a mainstay for PBS and WQED. Groups on the program. Part One. Herb Reed's Platters Norman Wright's Dell Vikings The Skyliners The Penguins Gene Chandler with Pure Gold Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge Lee Andrews & the Hearts The  Cleftones The Capris The Marcels The Jive Five The Legends of Doo Wop Earl Lewis and The Channels Part Two. The Cadillacs The Golden Group Memories The Chantels The Chantels featuring Arlene Smith The Moonglows featuring Harvey Fuqua Jerry Butler The Harptones The Flamingos The Channels, The Legends of Doo Wop, The Golden Group Memories, The Cadillacs The Spaniels