Rotten TV (2000– )

John Lydon of Sex Pistols fame as the host of his own "semi-series" TV show (only three episodes aired) on VH-1. Episodes included everything from the wanton destruction of Rock and Roll ... See full summary »

Creators:

Rob Barnett, George Gimarc

Stars:

John Lydon

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Lydon	...	Himself - Host (3 episodes, 2000)

Storyline

John Lydon of Sex Pistols fame as the host of his own "semi-series" TV show (only three episodes aired) on VH-1. Episodes included everything from the wanton destruction of Rock and Roll memorabilia to a visit to the Sundance Film Festival with wife Nora, and interviews of various film industry stars, interspersed with demented commentary by Lydon and general silliness.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

Panacea Entertainment, VH1 Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (3 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was originally planned as a seven-episode series, but only three were made after 'John Lydon' had a disagreement with VH-1

User Reviews

Great series that didn't get a chance

As far as I could see after seeing only one episode (the one where he burns Sid's letter) this was an entertaining show with John Lydon being his iconoclastic and supremely entertaining self. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that only three episodes aired - after all TV is all about selling commercials, and Lydon is not exactly the kind of person who's likely to sell us to the sponsors. He's more likely to warn us away from them.

I'd like to see this series on DVD - perhaps they could do what they did with the TV series 'Profit' and release all the aired and unaired episodes.