With the release of '' No Strings Attached '' in 1996 , TDA experienced the peak of their pseudo-mainstream notoriety as they toured much of the United States and began making occasional appearances on national television , most notably performing on '' The Jim J. and Tammy Faye Show '' in 1996 , '' Oddville , MTV '' in 1997 , the '' Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon '' in 1998 , '' Penn & Teller 's Sin City Spectacular '' in 1999 and '' Donny & Marie '' in 2000 , in addition to numerous appearances on various local network affiliates . TDA 's most prominent television exposure came in 1998 , when the band appeared on that year 's American Music Awards broadcast on ABC , performing an instrumental medley – arranged by Rogers – of former " Song of the Year " winners with accordionists Dick Contino , " Weird Al " Yankovic and event host Drew Carey . Carey , an admitted fan of TDA , specifically requested that TDA be involved with the segment after hearing their version of the " '' Perry Mason '' Theme " on Rhino Records '' Legends of Accordion '' compilation . Carey would maintain friendly relations with the band afterwards , hiring them again to play the wrap parties for the fourth season of '' The Drew Carey Show '' in 1998 and the TV film '' Geppetto '' in 1999
American Music Awards
American Music Awards of 1998
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