January 12, 1959-April 26, 1968. This musical series ran semi regularly for almost ten seasons-sometimes weekly, sometimes biweekly, and sometimes as irregularly scheduled specials. All types of music were presented on the hour series; Donald Voorhees conducted the Bell Telephone Orchestra.
This episode of The Bell Telephone Hour begins with George Gershwin's first song in 1918, entitled "The Real American Folk Song."
An hour of George Gershwin's music performed by singers Ella Fitzgerald, Polly Bergen, and Vic Damone. Also featuring the song and dance team of Marge and Gower Champion, and pianists Andre Previn and Teddy Wilson. Donald Voorhees conducts The Bell Telephone Orchestra.
Gershwin's "Just Another Rumba" is performed for the first time.
Early songs:
"Real American Folk Song"- Polly Bergen, Marge Champion
"Do, Do, Do"- Marge Champion, Andre Previn
"Swanee"- Vic Damone
"Lady Be Good"- Gower Champion, Vic Damone
"Fidgety Feet"- Gower Champion
"Strike Up The Band"- Champions, Polly Bergen, Vic Damone
"Fascinating Rhythm"- Andre Previn
"Clap Yo Hands" "Looking For A Boy"- Polly Bergen
Love Songs:
"Man I Love"- "Embraceable You" Polly Bergen
"Love Walked In"- Vic Damone
"Our Love Is Here To Stay"- Vic Damone
"Let's Call The Whole Thing Off"- Polly Bergen, Vic Damone
"They Can't Take That Away From Me"- Polly Bergen
"Kiss And Make Up" "Mine"- Polly Bergen, Vic Damone
Music For The Piano:
Concerto in F (Second Mvt) Andre Previn
Modern Songs:
"Slap That Bass"- Ella Fitzgerald, Teddy Wilson Trio
"S Wonderful "- Ella Fitzgerald, Teddy Wilson Trio
"Lady Be Good" "Summertime"- Ella Fitzgerald
Music For Dancing:
Variations on "I Got Rhythm"- Marge and Gower Champion
New Song:
"Just Another Rumba"- Polly Bergen, Marge and Gower Champion.
Narrated by Ira Gershwin.
