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Martha Wright Movies

2003  
 
Add Broadway & Hollywood Legends: The Songwriters - Burton Lane/Michael Parrish to Queue Add Broadway & Hollywood Legends: The Songwriters - Burton Lane/Michael Parrish to top of Queue  
This two-part documentary pays tribute to some of the great songwriters of the Broadway stage and Hollywood musicals. Alan Jay Lerner, whose credits as a lyricist include My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Gigi, and Camelot, sings songs and shares stories of his life in show business. Later, the team of John Kander and Fred Ebb take center stage and discuss their working methods as they helped create such classic shows as Cabaret and Chicago. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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1966  
 
When American vocalist John Raitt (1917-2005) first entered the limelight in the mid-1940s, he became known for his resonant and lyrical baritone voice. When combined with Raitt's ability as a thespian, his vocal finesse helped him land the role of Billy Bigelow in the original Broadway run of Carousel (1945-47), as well as subsequent work in The Pajama Game and many other productions. In later years, he teamed up with his daughter, pop-rock singer Bonnie Raitt, for a series of joint concerts. This release travels back to John's heyday, with a compilation of his performances that originally appeared on the Bell Telephone Hour. Selections include: "They Say That Falling in Love is Wonderful," "Summertime," "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," "Evelina," "Toyland," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and more. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Starring:
John RaittMartha Wright, (more)
 
1964  
 
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Containing some famous singers and musicians performing the compositions of one of America's great songwriters, Cole Porter: An All-Star Tribute aired originally on television in January of 1964. Among the celebrities who perform are Ethel Merman, Gretchen Wyler, Peter Nero, and John Raitt. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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