The Jazz Singer's story is told by the people who knew him. Host is Joe Franklin with guests Arthur Klein who discovered Al Jolson in 1909, Davy Lee, Irving Caesar, George E. Price, Beverly Roberts, Carol Bruce, Dave Dryer and Rudy Vallee. The original 1950 recording of the eulogy spoken by Jack Benny, at the time of Jolson's death, is replayed.
Pat O'Brien hosts this special on Babe Ruth's public and private life.
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A portrait of "The Father of the Motion Pictures" with host Benjamin DeMott. There is a loving tribute to D.W. Griffith with Arthur Knight. There is a conversation with actress Mae Marsh from her home, who recounts working with Griffith on "Birth of a Nation" and a discussion with Producer John Houseman, who assesses Griffith, the Man and Creator in retrospect.
Walter Brennan's life is profiled with personal anecdotes from friends James Garner, Chill Wills, Buddy Ebsen, Howard Hawks, Janet Blair, Donald O'Connor and Andy Devine. Brennan is interviewed by host Joe Hyams.
Biography & anecdotes related to Frank Sinatra in song and words. First 90 minutes of a 2-hour program. Includes first known Frank Sinatra air check, biographies, records, etc.
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PRESERVING & ARCHIVING THE SOUND OF LOST & UNOBTAINABLE ORIGINAL TV (1946 - 1982)
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