Television: Russell Harty Plus Pop

David Bowie filmed an appearance on the UK TV show Russell Harty Plus Pop on 17 January 1973.

In addition to being interviewed by Harty, he performed ‘Drive-In Saturday’ with the Spiders From Mars, along with a solo acoustic version of ‘My Death’.

It was filmed at London Weekend Television’s Studio 3 at the South Bank Television Centre in London. Nick Barrett was the producer and Mike Mansfield the director.

The show was broadcast on 20 January. The interview and ‘Drive-In Saturday’ were released on 2002’s Best Of Bowie DVD.

Last updated: 4 May 2023
Live: Guild Hall, Preston
Recording: 1984
Also on this day...

Want more? Visit the David Bowie history section.

Leave a Reply