The Tomorrow Show: Punk and New Wave [Shout! Factory – $29.98]
Before David Letterman, John Stewart, Conan O’Brien or Jimmy Kimmel, there was only one truly irreverent late night talk show, and equally cheeky host. Tom Snyder was a martini and Pall Mall response to the meat and potatoes broadcasting of most celeb-based chat fests. Unafraid to tackle subjects both scandalous and silly, his Tomorrow program was one of the first to address the growing international importance of punk rock. Featuring appearances by Paul Weller, The Ramones, Iggy Pop and Elvis Costello, this terrific digital time capsule recalls an era when music — and the people who played it — made the media nervous. Even Snyder’s considered cool was tested by an infamous confrontation with PIL’s John Lydon and Keith Levine, preserved on the digital domain for future generations to enjoy. [Amazon]