A Tribute to American Music: George Gershwin
Brief Synopsis
The first of four specials focusing on popular and enduring American composers. The music of George Gershwin is highlighted in this segment, with various performers presenting his music before a live audience which includes the President and Mrs. Reagan.
Cast & Crew
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Marvin Hamlisch
Master Of Ceremonies
Sarah Vaughan
Priscilla Baskerville
George Merritt
Kitty Carlisle
Ronald Reagan
Film Details
Also Known As
In Performance at the White House (11/19/86), Tribute to American Music: George Gershwin
Genre
Music
Release Date
1986
Production Company
Thirteen/Wnet
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
The first of four specials focusing on popular and enduring American composers. The music of George Gershwin is highlighted in this segment, with various performers presenting his music before a live audience which includes the President and Mrs. Reagan.
Cast
Marvin Hamlisch
Master Of Ceremonies
Sarah Vaughan
Priscilla Baskerville
George Merritt
Kitty Carlisle
Ronald Reagan
Nancy Reagan
Crew
Priscilla Baskerville
Song Performer ("Summertime" "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" "Our Love Is Here To Stay")
Irving Caesar
Song ("Swanee")
Jackson Frost
Producer
George Gershwin
Songs ("Of Thee I Sing" "Embraceable You" "Our Love Is Here To Stay" "S'Wonderful" "Swanee" "Strike Up The Band" "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" "Summertime")
Ira Gershwin
Lyrics ("Embraceable You" "Our Love Is Here To Stay" "Of Thee I Sing" "Strike Up The Band" "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" "Summertime")
Dubose Heyward
Lyrics ("I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" "Summertime")
George Merritt
Song Performer ("I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'" "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" "Our Love Is Here To Stay")
John Musilli
Executive Producer
Sarah Vaughan
Song Performer ("S'Wonderful" "Swanee" "Strike Up The Band" "Our Love Is Here To Stay")
Film Details
Also Known As
In Performance at the White House (11/19/86), Tribute to American Music: George Gershwin
Genre
Music
Release Date
1986
Production Company
Thirteen/Wnet
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
