On October 17, 1974, country-music legend Willie Nelson kicked off the pilot episode of PBS's Austin City Limits with a rendition of his classic "Whiskey River." Five decades later Austin City Limits is now the longest-running music series in American television history, showcasing popular music legends and innovators from every genre and inspiring Texas's fan-favorite, annual Austin City Limits Music Festival.
And to celebrate the golden jubilee of the trailblazing live music series, PBS is airing one heck of a concert tonight: Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years premieres tonight, April 4 at 9pm Eastern Time on PBS.
