Behind the Music John Lennon: The Last Years (Season 4, Episode 14)
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TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, Music

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Behind the Music

John Lennon: The Last Years (Season 4, Episode 14)

TV-14

TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, Music

After coming out of a five year retirement, former Beatle John Lennon released a comeback album "Double Fantasy" and, plans for a tour. Sadly, he didn't get the chance. On December 8, 1980 he was shot by Mark David Chapman.

Director

James Canniffe

Producers

James Canniffe | Mike Riley

Editor

Jim Barrett

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 3, 2000

Release date

Dec 3, 2000 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations

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23 cast members

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