Sidewalks Entertainment 1988
What is Sidewalks Entertainment?
Sidewalks Entertainment is a long-running, weekly American television series that combines elements of a talk show, magazine show, and variety show. The 30-minute program primarily features celebrity interviews, music, artistic and novelty acts, and rising performers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 229
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 1, 1988
- Genres
- Talk
- Updated
How long to binge?
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Sidewalks Entertainment is a long-running, weekly American television series that combines elements of a talk show, magazine show, and variety show. The 30-minute program primarily features celebrity interviews, music, artistic and novelty acts, and rising performers. It is primarily produced in the San Francisco Bay Area with segments from other parts of the country, including Los Angeles and New York. The series is created and executive produced by Richard R. Lee, who is also the lead editor and webmaster of SidewalksTV.com. On-air personalities Cindy Rhodes and Rafael Siegel are co-producers. The program showcases a variety of acts and performances, highlighting the talents of both established and emerging artists.
Should you watch it?
“A lively weekly mix of interviews, music and quirky acts from the Bay Area and beyond.”
- Shows a blend of celebrity interviews and emerging talent
- Features diverse musical and novelty performances
- Highlights Bay Area culture with national segments
- Runtime limited to 30 minutes may feel brief
- Production primarily regional may limit broader exposure
Watch it if you enjoy a fast‑paced variety show that spotlights both famous guests and up‑and‑coming performers.
The show’s upbeat, family‑friendly tone makes it suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
- E1 Series Premiere Sep 1, 1988
- E2 Country Showdown Sep 8, 1988
- E3 Young Talents Sep 15, 1988
- E4 World Event Sep 22, 1988
- E5 Auntie DiDi Visits Sep 29, 1988
- E6 Rock'n With Junior Sharp Oct 6, 1988
- E7 Songwriters Nov 3, 1988
- E8 Thrills Are Unlimited Nov 17, 1988
- E9 All-Music Show Dec 1, 1988
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 New Look Sep 6, 1989
- E2 Sidewalks Bandstand Sep 13, 1989
- E3 Donna & Kristy Sep 20, 1989
- E4 Slumber Party Sep 27, 1989
- E5 Sidewalks at El Cerrito Plaza (1) Oct 4, 1989
- E6 Sidewalks at El Cerrito Plaza (2) Oct 11, 1989
- E7 Sounds of Random Men Nov 8, 1989
- E8 Sidewalks Takes A Look At R&B
- E9 Footbag
- E10 Tournament Kickboxing
- E11 Dreaming
- E12 Medieval Combat
- E13 Music Shorts
Season 3 · 15 episodes
- E1 Preview / Retrospective
- E2 CPR & The Heimlich
- E3 Mr. Id
- E4 Initiation
- E5 Aerobic Stixs
- E6 Music and Fashions
- E7 Music Videos
- E8 Exotic World of Belly Dancing
- E9 Exodus
- E10 Improv
- E11 Modeling With Kim
- E12 Viewers Favorite Moments
- E13 Sexy Swimwear
- E14 Candell, Zimmerman...And Tina Turner
- E15 I Remember...
Season 4 · 19 episodes
- E1 No Show Show
- E2 Steel Drums
- E3 Learning Sign-Language
- E4 Sidewalks 30-Minute Workout
- E5 Christie G
- E6 Animal Night
- E7 Music Video II
- E8 Total Marionettes!
- E9 Retrospective II
- E10 Footbag / Randy Wilson
- E11 Denise & Mel's Favorite Moments
- E12 Street Wear
- E13 Video Hunks
- E14 Workout: For Kids!
- E15 The Fashion Designers
- E16 Artistic Action Nite
- E17 Blender Wizard
- E18 Dance, Dance, Dance...
- E19 Always Look Up
Season 5 · 21 episodes
- E1 Video Nite #1 (R&B/RAP)
- E2 Video Nite #2 (AC/CHR)
- E3 The Mel Menefee Show
- E4 Video Nite #3 (ALT/ROCK)
- E5 Make-Up Artist
- E6 Video Nite #4 (Pop/Rock)
- E7 Video Nite #5 (R&B/Rap)
- E8 Video Nite #6 (AC/Rock)
- E9 Video Nite #7 (Rock/R&B)
- E10 Video Nite #8 (R&B)
- E11 Video Nite #9 (Misc)
- E12 Exclusive Mini-Videos
- E13 Video Nite #10 (R&B)
- E14 Video Nite #11 (Rock)
- E15 Video Nite #12 (AC/Rock)
- E16 Lights! Camera! Audition!
- E17 Magic
- E18 Video Nite #13 (Rock/Dance)
- E19 Video Nite #14 (AC)
- E20 Video Nite #15 (Urban)
- E21 Karumanta
Frequently asked questions
What format does Sidewalks Entertainment use?
It combines elements of a talk show, magazine show and variety show.
Who created and executive produces the series?
Richard R. Lee is the creator and executive producer.
Where is the series mainly produced?
It is primarily produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, with segments from Los Angeles and New York.
How long is each episode?
Each episode runs for about 30 minutes.
Who are the on‑air personalities?
Cindy Rhodes and Rafael Siegel serve as co‑producers and on‑air personalities.