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The VH1 documentary series Behind the Music featured an episode on "Weird Al" Yankovic, which aired on July 4, 1999, during the show's second season. This episode provided an in-depth look into Yankovic's career, highlighting his rise to fame with parodies like "My Bologna" and exploring both his professional achievements and personal life.
Narrated by: Jim Forbes.
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Commentators[]
Interviews[]
- Coolio
- John Ficarra
- Doug Fieger (The Knack)
- Flea (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)
- Stan Freberg
- Barry Hansen (as Dr. Demento) (Radio Personality)
- Victoria Jackson (Friend)
- Steve Jay (Band member)
- Harvey Leeds (Senior VP, Epic Records)
- Jay Levey (Manager)
- Nick Meglin
- Joel Miller (Friend)
- Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo)
- Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) (1992) (archive footage)
- Tony Papa (Recording Engineer)
- Emo Philips (Friend)
- Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz (Band Member)
- Judy Tenuta (Friend)
- Jim West (Band member)
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic
- Mary Yankovic (Parents)
- Nick Yankovic (Parents)
Archive Footages/Uncredited[]
- Michael Jackson
- Madonna
- Axl Rose
- George Michael
- Robert Palmer
- David Byrne
- Prince
- Spike Jones
- Frankie Yankovic
- The Knack (Berton Averre, Bruce Gary, Prescott Niles)
- Missing Persons (Dale Bozzio)
- Devo
- Susan Zwerman
- Dire Straits
- Michael Richards
- Fran Drescher
- Nirvana (Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl)
- Hanson (Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, Zac Hanson)
- The Black Crowes
- The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
- L.V.
Trivia[]
Reception[]
Full Video[]
Weird Al Yankovic - Behind the Music