S1·E197 Jazz Juke Box
Synopsis
George Melly presents films of the greatest names of swing jazz - but with a difference. Some were made for visual juke boxes which flourished in the early 40s, others are promotional shorts from the major Hollywood companies. The forerunners of today's rock promos, these gems are by turns witty, moving, surreal and always irresistibly entertaining. The line-up includes Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong Billy Holliday , Fats Waller
Bessie Smith and the three kings of boogie-woogie, Meade Lux Lewis , Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson.
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When did Season 1 Episode 197 of Arena air?
Season 1, Episode 197 ('Jazz Juke Box') originally aired on February 15, 1983.
How long is Season 1 Episode 197 ('Jazz Juke Box')?
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What happens in Arena Season 1 Episode 197?
George Melly presents films of the greatest names of swing jazz - but with a difference. Some were made for visual juke boxes which flourished in the early 40s, others are promotional shorts from the major Hollywood companies. The forerunners of today's rock promos, these gems are by turns witty, mo...
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