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WESTINGHOUSE PREVIEW THEATER: THE BENNY GOODMAN SHOW (TV)

Summary

The only musical program in this series of comedy shows presented by Westinghouse. This program presents Benny Goodman, the "King of Swing," and his band in performance at Disneyland. Musical selections include the following: "Let's Dance," Cole Porter's "Ridin' High," Fats Waller's "Stealin' Apples," "You Turned the Tables on Me," and a medley of popular songs including "September Song," "All the Things You Are," and "Avalon." Commercials deleted. This is a black and white copy of a color broadcast.

Details

  • NETWORK: NBC
  • DATE: September 15, 1961 Friday 9:30 PM
  • RUNNING TIME: 0:23:09
  • COLOR/B&W: B&W
  • CATALOG ID: T78:0543
  • GENRE: Music
  • SUBJECT HEADING: Jazz
  • SERIES RUN: NBC - TV series, 1961
  • COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

  • Benny Goodman … Executive Producer
  • Tommy Walker … Producer
  • Win Opie … Director
  • Benny Goodman and His Big Band … Music Group