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“He didn't see the future. He heard it.”
2016 · 1 season · 10 episodes · Drama
In 1970s New York, jaded record exec Richie Finestra tries to resurrect his failing label and fractured personal life while keeping his finger on the pulse of the city's new sound.
Seasons
1 season · 10 episodes- 1
Pilot
14 Feb 2016 1h 53m
New York City, 1973. Together with his partners, Richie Finestra, president of American Century Records, is on the verge of selling his struggling company to German Polygram, in a deal that includes an impending distribution agreement with Led Zeppelin. But after a disastrous meeting, it's clear that the sale is in jeopardy.
- 2
Yesterday Once More
21 Feb 2016 56m
With German Polygram executives in town to complete the deal for American Century, Richie delivers a bombshell that shocks the prospective buyers, as well as his partners, Zak Yankovich, ACR's head of promotions, and Skip Fontaine, head of sales. When the dust settles, the Germans storm out of the ACR offices, leaving Richie to face the ire of Zak, Skip and company attorney Scott Levitt.
- 3
Whispered Secrets
28 Feb 2016 56m
At a record producers' banquet honoring Maury Gold, Richie is embarrassed when the emcee, rival record exec Jackie Jervis, makes a joke about the failed German Polygram deal. Later, Maury and mob cohort Corrado Galasso pay a visit to American Century to probe a detective's recent inquiry, and Joe Corso drops by to pitch Richie a demo by his banquet date, Nora.
- 4
The Racket
6 Mar 2016 54m
Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.
- 5
He in Racist Fire
13 Mar 2016 50m
Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.
- 6
Cyclone
20 Mar 2016 54m
Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.
- 7
The King and I
27 Mar 2016 57m
Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.
- 8
E.A.B.
3 Apr 2016 54m
Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.
- 9
Rock and Roll Queen
10 Apr 2016 51m
The Buck Rogers murder case creates a dangerous dilemma for Richie. At American Century, Maury Gold pitches a '50s compilation LP while Zak tries to fund a band for his wedding-singer Gary, a.k.a. "Xavier." Clark and Jorge bond over an Indigo tune.
- 10
Alibi
17 Apr 2016 49m
Zak constructs a dangerous plan to bring down Richie. Kip's excesses threaten an important Nasty Bits gig. Clark and Jorge's efforts pay off. Richie is privy to the birth of a legendary music venue.
Cast
Bobby Cannavale Richie Finestra
Olivia Wilde Devon Finestra
Ray Romano Zak Yankovich
Ato Essandoh Lester Grimes
Max Casella Julie Silver
P.J. Byrne Scott Levitt
J.C. MacKenzie Skip Fontaine
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen Ingrid
Juno Temple Jamie Vine
Jack Quaid Clark Morelle
James Jagger Kip Stevens
Paul Ben-Victor Maury GoldReviews 0
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