Some of the
best early video of
Uriah Heep known to surface. In the beginning it was listed with
incorrect information passed around the world. The footage in our possession
marks the film with the date of August 10, 1972. The original
thought was that this was the filming date but in fact that would have the
scheduled air date that never happened. Plus as pointed out in
contact since this was the entire film in possession it would only make sense to
know all of the bands were not filmed on the same date. Also sources
led to believe this was filmed at Dick Clark Studios in Minneapolis, MN but none
of that was the truth. Through the work of others in turn a fan who
was at the actual filming of the pilot came forth with the truth. The hope
only remains that comments are passed along to use from him in the future.
The Bijou Theater footage was filmed as a TV pilot, the
video was shot for a US broadcast but the show never
aired and no clue has yet to surface to the reason.
The original filming took place in a church in Cuyahoga Falls, a suburb of
Akron, Ohio called "The Cathedral of Tomorrow".
Directed by John Purdy and
Phoenix Productions the set was designed by Art Director Roy Cotner [see the
photo left]. Produced by Russell Damour and staff this stands
as gold among early Uriah Heep video finds. The footage wound up in possession of a holding company in Los
Angeles, CA and never see official release. Containing a rare interview with the entire band, it also features
one of the most emotional renditions of July Morning Byron ever performed.
See the video link below.
Some of the
best early video of
Uriah Heep known to surface. In the beginning it was listed with
incorrect information passed around the world. The footage in our possession
marks the film with the date of August 10, 1972. The original
thought was that this was the filming date but in fact that would have the
scheduled air date that never happened. Plus as pointed out in
contact since this was the entire film in possession it would only make sense to
know all of the bands were not filmed on the same date. Also sources
led to believe this was filmed at Dick Clark Studios in Minneapolis, MN but none
of that was the truth. Through the work of others in turn a fan who
was at the actual filming of the pilot came forth with the truth. The hope
only remains that comments are passed along to use from him in the future.