Sidewalks Entertainment Season 7, Episode 25: Control Room

Sci-Fi Convention

An inside look at a science fiction convention; and an exclusive interview with actor JAMES DOOHAN (Scotty of ""Star Trek""). Plus: performances by THE CONEHEADS (""Conehead Love"") and DONALD FAGEN (""Tomorrow's Girl""). Hosted by: Lovelle Robinson and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Do You Have Any Crab?

Episode features an exclusive interview with singer/songwriter DARDEN SMITH (""Loving Arms""); and show-business advice from ED McMAHON (""Star Search""), RAY COMBS (""Family Feud""), LORENZO LAMAS (""Renegade""), DON CORNELIUS (""Soul Train""), and JANE WHITNEY (""The Jane Whitney Show""). Plus: performances by PAUL McCARTNEY (""C'mon People"") and AIR SUPPLY (""Goodbye""). Also: a look at two San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf street performers. Taped in San Francisco. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Mel Menefee, with Veronica Davis.

30 min

Gabriel, Fagen and Barkley

A look at two innovative performers, PETER GABRIEL and DONALD FAGEN, and their creative videos, including ""Sledge Hammer,"" ""Kiss That Frog"" (Gabriel); ""Snowbound"" and ""New Frontier"" (Fagen). Plus: a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a public service announcement featuring NBA's CHARLES BARKLEY as a ""claymation."" Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Jennifer Parnoff.

30 min

Riding A Cable Car

An interview and performance by the Oakland hip hop group, 2TYMZ (""So Much Flava""). Plus: R&B performances by BOBBY BROWN & WHITNEY HOUSTON (""Something In Common""), D.R.S. (""Gangsta Lean""), and II D EXTREME (""Up on the Roof""). In bits: hosts Cindy Rhodes and Jennifer Parnoff wait in line to ride San Francisco's famous cable cars. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Jennifer Parnoff.

30 min

Araucaria

""Sidewalks"" takes a special look at Andean/Chilean dance troop, ARAUCARIA. Plus: performances by SANTANA (""Esperando"") and LISETTE MELENDEZ (""Goodie Goodie""). Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Jennifer Parnoff.

30 min

The '70s

""Sidewalks"" takes a look at the '70s with a quiz on television shows from that decade. Also: a special look at the BEE GEES (""Paying the Price of Love"") and a classic performance from ABBA. Hosted By: Jennifer Parnoff and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Video Nite Special: Pop/Ac

Video performances by W.A.S.P. (""Hold On To My Heart""), LAUREN CHRISTY (""Steep""), HEART (""Will You Be There""), TEARS FOR FEAR (""Goodnight Song"") and TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY (""Delicate""). Episode features viewer introductions.

30 min

Martial Arts

A look at martial arts tournaments; an interview with actor JAMES HONG; and a performance by TIA CARRERE (""I Never Even Told You""). Also: demonstrations from GUY BARCALI'S DEMO AND BRICK BREAK team and MING LUM'S LION DANCE DEMO. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Jennifer Parnoff, and Sibyl Motley.

30 min

Favorite Female Artists II

Performances by popular female artists, including MARIAH CAREY (""Hero""), JANET JACKSON (""Again""), CHER with Bevis and Butt-Head (""I've Got You Babe""), DIANA ROSS (""The Best Years of My Life""), and MARY J. BLIGE (""You Don't Have To Worry""). Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes.

30 min

Cube Game

An interview and exclusive ""Sidewalks""-produced, world premiere video performance by the group, CHARLES CHAMPION AND THE SENSATIONAL TRAVELERS (""Joy""). Plus: music by SHAI (""Yours""), XSCAPE (""Understanding"") and GUESSS (""Tell Me Where It Hurts""). In comedy skit, Mel plays with a multi-colored, puzzle cube game that later the entire crew wants to play. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Jennifer Parnoff, and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Dave Koz

An exclusive backstage interview with saxophone musician DAVE KOZ, who's best known for his regular appearances on the ""Arsenio Hall"" show. Also included: Koz in concert performances. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Jennifer Parnoff, and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Favorite Male Artists

Performances by popular male artists, including MICHAEL BOLTON (""I Said I Love You...But I Lied""), BILLY JOEL (""All About Soul"") and STING, BRYAN ADAMS and ROD STEWART (""All for Love""). Also: a look at how the ""All for Love"" video was made. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Mel's Gifts

San Francisco Bay Area singer EDDIE G performs the classic hit, ""Sarah Smile."" Also: a ""Sidewalks double-spot"" performance by TEVIN CAMPBELL (""Can We Talk"" and ""I'm Ready""). In comedy bit: Mel gives gifts to the hosts. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Jennifer Parnoff , Veronica Hale and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Sports & Boat Show

30 min

Richard Marx

The music of singer/songwriter, RICHARD MARX. Songs include: ""Hazard,"" ""Right Here Waiting,"" ""Now & Forever,"" ""Hold On To The Nights,"" and ""Take This Heart."" Hosted By: Jennifer Parnoff, Cindy Rhodes and Veronica Hale.

30 min

Mel and His Clay

A backstage interview with comedian ROB SCHNEIDER (""Saturday Night Live""); a clay-animated feature on having a ""SMART HEART""; music by PETE TOWNSHEND (""The Kids Are Alright"") and PET SHOP BOYS (""Wouldn't Normally""). Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Flirting

San Francisco Bay Area group, D GROOVE performs in two ""Sidewalks""-produced videos (""Mystery of Love"" and ""Take Me As I Am""); a backstage interview with actor JAMES WILDER (""Route 66,"" ""Melrose Place""); music by EAST 17 (""House of Love""). Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Jennifer Parnoff, and Veronica Hale.

30 min

Kites

""Sidewalks"" takes a look at the latest in regular and stunt kites; an exclusive ""Sidewalks""-produced video and interview with the San Francisco Bay Area group, CRY RED (""If I Had Wings""); and music by MADONNA (""I'll Remember""). Hosted By: Veronica Hale, Jennifer Parnoff, Mel Menefee, with Marcella Pabros.

30 min

Tribute To Bob Marley

Music by the late reggae legend, BOB MARLEY (""Get Up Stand Up"" and ""Jammin'), and an interview and special video performance by Jamaican singer DELLA GRANT. In comedy bits, the hosts are thrown literally in the closet after attempting an embarrassing tribute to Bob Marley. Hosted By: Veronica Hale, Jennifer Parnoff and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Easy Listening

An interview and performance by San Francisco jazz singer CIARA, who performs ""I've Grown Accustomed to His Face,"" an exclusive ""Sidewalks""-produced video. Plus: music by JOSHUA KADISON (""Beautiful in My Eyes""), JULIO IGLESIAS (""Crazy"") and DAN HILL with RIQUE FRANKS (""In Your Eyes""). Comedy bit: hosts trying to relax. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Jennifer Parnoff and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Niecy, Mariah & TV

30 min

Boomerang

A look at the art and sport of boomerang with boomerang designer and instructor, MICHAEL ""GEL"" GIRVIN, who will also give a lesson. Plus: music by KATEY SEGAL (""Can't Hurry the Harvest"") of TV's ""Married...With Children"" and PINK FLOYD (""Take It Back""). Hosted By: Jennifer Parnoff, Veronica Ornelas and Mel Menefee.

30 min

Thrills & Marionettes

30 min

Belly Dancing II

Special belly dancing performances from the San Francisco Bay Area dance group, NEAR EASTERN DANCE COMPANY. Plus: music by DEAD CAN DANCE (""The Carnival is Over"") and CHEAP TRICK (""You're All I Wanna Do""). Hosted By: Veronica Ornelas and Jennifer Parnoff.

30 min

Valerie & Bonnie

30 min

Skirmishers

A look at the San Francisco Bay Area staged-combat group called SKIRMISHERS, founded and directed by guest GARETH THOMAS. Plus: music by PINK FLOYD (""High Hopes""). Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Veronica Ornelas.

30 min

Summer Jam '94

A special look at the annual KMEL-Radio ""Summer Jam"" benefit that designed to promote peace on the street in Northern California. Episode features interviews with the nation's top hip-hop, rap, pop and dance artists, including PATTI LaBELLE, HAMMER, SWV, MASTA ACE, FOR REAL, OUTKAST, CHANGING FACES, THE PUPPIES, and DA BRAT. Plus: concert highlights of AHMAD, BACKSTREET, DOMINO, AARON HALL, QUEEN LATIFAH, SHAI and TEVIN CAMPBELL. Also included: KMEL DJ, DAVEY D, talks about making it in the business. Hosted By: Veronica Ornelas.

30 min

Circus

Interviews with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus performers -- trapeze catcher PETER GOLD and circus clown CHRISTOPHER MacKENZIE -- who talk about being a part of ""the greatest show on Earth."" Plus: music by TYLER COLLINS (""Thanks to You"") and KENNY LOGGINS (""Return to Pooh Corner""). Also included: ""animal facts"" on elephants and tigers. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Veronica Ornelas with Sibyl Motley.

30 min