S26·E2 Cab Calloway: Sketches
- Episode
- Season 26, Episode 2
- Air Date
- February 27, 2012
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
A singer, dancer and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during the jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s, with Harlem’s famous Cotton Club as his home stage. Best known for his “Hi de hi de hi de ho” refrain from signature song “Minnie the Moocher,” portrayal of Sportin’ Life in Porgy and Bess (1952), and role in The Blues Brothers (1980), Cab influenced countless performers, including Michael and Janet Jackson, and many of today’s hip-hop artists.
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When did Season 26 Episode 2 of American Masters air?
Season 26, Episode 2 ('Cab Calloway: Sketches') originally aired on February 27, 2012.
How long is Season 26 Episode 2 ('Cab Calloway: Sketches')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 90 minutes.
What happens in American Masters Season 26 Episode 2?
A singer, dancer and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during the jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s, with Harlem’s famous Cotton Club as his home stage. Best known for his “Hi de hi de hi de ho” refrain from signature song “Minnie the Moocher,” portrayal of Sp...
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