Db On Vh1's '200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons'

Wondrous beings chained to life…

The latest new series of shows from VH1’s ‘100 Greatest…’ specials features their take on ‘The 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons’. Here’s what they have to say:

The 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons is wide in scope, accounting for television characters (Gilligan and Miss Piggy) cartoon crazies (Bugs Bunny and Scooby Doo), Hollywood heroes (Rock Hudson and Jim Carrey), and of course rock stars… Each will be the subject of a pithy profile that’s sure to reveal new tidbits of info while reminding you of their subject’s longstanding cultural significance. Each will be scrutinized by awed celebrities and witty critics. Along the way you’ll get new insights into how and why these gods and goddesses rose to the pop culture heavens.

Each one hour episode is illustrated by celebrated artist Robert Risko, who made the above cartoon of David which has already made it’s way on to our boards as an avatar.

The episode featuring David Bowie airs on VH1 in the USA at the following times:

Tuesday July 22nd – 9.00PM ET
Wednesday July 23rd – 1.00AM, 11.00AM and 7.00PM ET
Thursday July 24th – 5.00PM ET
Friday July 25th – 3.00PM ET
Saturday July 26th – 2.00PM ET

You can find these details and more in the Bowie Calendar.

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