Doo Wop 50 is a television and DVD special created and produced by TJ Lubinsky. The special was inspired by a 1994 CD box-set of doo wop music which was also a development and production partner WQED in the program and dvd. It aired in December 1999. Doo Wop 50 was videotaped live at The Benedum Center For The Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 11 & 12, 1999. It showcased many doo-wop groups that had existed since the 1950s, and was hosted by former Impressions lead and soul soloist Jerry Butler. It was followed by Doo Wop 51 and the American Soundtrack and My Music series as seen on public television. Doo Wop 50 became the highest-producing pledge drive special in the history of PBS at that time, garnering more than $75 million for its member stations. The American Soundtrack/My Music series has become a mainstay for public tv stations, Lubinsky owns the copyright to the special and the American Soundtrack/My Music series.

Groups on the program

Part One

Herb Reed's Platters Norman Wright's Dell Vikings The Skyliners The Penguins Gene Chandler with Pure Gold Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge Lee Andrews & the Hearts The Cleftones The Capris The Marcels The Jive Five The Legends of Doo Wop Earl Lewis and The Channels

Part Two

The Cadillacs The Golden Group Memories The Chantels The Chantels featuring Arlene Smith The Moonglows featuring Harvey Fuqua Jerry Butler The Harptones The Flamingos The Channels, The Legends of Doo Wop, The Golden Group Memories, The Cadillacs The Spaniels