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When Vivian’s social standing is threatened, so is Bob’s job. Can Lester engineer a fairy-tale ending for Bob and Barbara? Part 2 of 2.

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Billy Daniels @ Wikipedia
Billy Daniels performing “That Old Black Magic”
Freddie Bartholomew @ Immortal Ephemera

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An aspiring performer (Sheila Guyse) helps the musician she’s smitten with (Billy Daniels) to write a song. But when it becomes a hit, he’s pursued by a powerful woman who can get him a major club gig. 1947. Part 1 of 2.

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Race Films @ Wikipedia
Sheila Guyse Obituary @ New York Times
Sheila Guyse fan page

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Tommy and Jeff learn the Miracle of Brigadoon, but Harry (Edward Villella) threatens to destroy it. Part 2 of 2.

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Edward Villella @ Wikipedia
Edward Villella @ Kennedy Center Honors
Sally Ann Howes @ Wikipedia
Sally Ann Howes talks to Rosie O’Donnell @ YouTube

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In this rare tv adaptation of the Broadway musical, two Americans (Robert Goulet, Peter Falk) racing a car through Scotland follow a mysterious woman (Sally Ann Howes) to a town that seems suspended in time. First aired 1966. Part 1 of 2.

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Brigadoon @ Wikipedia
RobertGoulet.com (music autoplays)
Robert Goulet @ Biography
Robert Goulet YouTube Channel (curated by wife Vera)
Will Farrell as “Robert Goulet” @ YouTube

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Brutus (Paul Robeson) reaches the height of power on the island. But can he cash out before it’s too late? Or will his sins catch up with him? Part 2 of 2.

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“Master of Disguise” @ The Criterion Collection website
A paper on Robeson and O’Neill @ EONeill.com
The Portable Harlem Renaissance Reader (sorry, can only find .pdf)

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Paul Robeson stars as a railroad porter whose ambition takes him from serving white men in power to an island where black men rule. 1933. Part 1 of 2.

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Original play text @ EONeill.com
Article @ Turner Classic Movies
Fredi Washington @ Wikipedia

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The overachieving singing Mountie (James Newill) is more than happy to escort a pretty woman further into the Canadian wilderness to find her father. But while danger awaits them at their destination, a partner of the father is intent they don’t even get that far. 1938. Part 1 of 2.

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Laurie York Erskine @ Wikipedia
Solebury School

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Judy and Benny get closer, but still don’t know who each other are. Will Phoebe take her charade far enough for all true identities to come out? Part 2 of 2.

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MarthaTilton.com
“And the Angels Sing” @ YouTube
With Jack Benny @ YouTube

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An aspiring singer (Martha Tilton) gets a job as a jukebox phone operator, unaware that a demo she recorded could make another woman a star. 1944. Part 1 of 2.

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Telephone Jukebox @ Automat Lunch
A history of phone music on demand

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As his investigation broadens to include a murder, Roy (Roy Rogers) must keep navigating the different festival events – and the unwanted help of honorary deputy Carol (Dale Evans). Can she lead him to the villains and thousands in funny money before getting in too deep? Part 2 of 2.

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Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days
Official Sons of the Pioneers Website

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Roy Rogers stars as a Ranger helping out with the Helldorado Days rodeo and festival in modern Las Vegas, but his work becomes more complicated when a socialite (Dale Evans) is named an honorary Deputy Sheriff. 1946. Part 1 of 2.

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Roy and Dale’s Marriage @ About.com
Dale Evans @ Wikipedia
Gabby Hayes in Roy Rogers Movies

Full-length described video version on YouTube!
And embedded below…

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When Bugsy makes trouble at the concert, Garry must defend rock’n’roll, his career and his reputation with the kids in a television courtroom trial. With music from Fats Domino, Big Joe Turner and Tommy Charles. Part 2 of 2.

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Margaret Dumont @ Wikipedia
Margaret Dumont: Smiling Without Smiling
With Groucho Marx in Duck Soup

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The hosts of a tv dance show (Mike Connors and Sterling Holloway) see rock’n’roll as a positive influence on teenagers, but a gangster and a group for decency disagree. Features performances by Fats Domino and Big Joe Turner. 1956. Part 1 of 2.

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MFTB22 – Rock Rock Rock! part 1
Mike Connors @ Brian’s Drive-In Theater
Sterling Holloway @ Film Buff Online
Fats Domino @ Wikipedia
Big Joe Turner @ Cascade Blues Association

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Virginia and a clever cry for help lead Renfrew to the counterfeiters – and a showdown with an unexpected enemy. Part 2 of 2.

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Renfrew feature @ Voyages Extraordinaires
Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood @ Wikipedia
Dave O’Brien @ IMDB
Trailer for Reefer Madness