‘Soul Train’ Marathon to Honor Don Cornelius (Video)

First and last episodes with Cornelius will be featured, along with performances by Al Green, Janet Jackson, Gladys Knight

Bounce TV will honor Don Cornelius with a seven-hour "Soul Train" marathon Saturday.

The marathon will begin with the show's first episode and conclude with his final episode as host. It will be hosted by TLC's Chilli.

Don Cornelius to be honored in 'Soul Train' marathon on Bounce TV

Also read: Don Cornelius, Creator of 'Soul Train,' Dead of Gunshot Wound

Cornelius, 75, was found dead of a gunshot would this morning at his Sherman Oaks home.

Bounce, which airs "Soul Train" weekdays at 6 p.m., is also adding the series to its primetime line-up beginning Monday. Monday Night Soul will feature four classic episodes of "Soul Train" back-to-back from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight ET every week.

Saturday's marathon will begin at 7 p.m. Here is a list of the episodes, as described by Bounce:

7 p.m: The very first episode of "Soul Train" featuring Gladys Knight & The Pips, 1971

8 p.m.: Al Green is the showcase artist, 1972

9 p.m.: The Commodores are featured in their prime, 1977

10 p.m.: Kool and the Gang highlight the show from 1983

11 p.m.: Janet Jackson in her first big music year, 1986

Midnight: En Vogue stars in their debut year of 1990

1 a.m.: Cornelius' last show as host, 1993

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