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More Great Classic TV and Film Clips from Past Entertainment
Crosby and Armstrong “Has Jazz”
Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong describe what it takes to make real jazz music. They perform the Cole Porter song, “Now You Has Jazz,” on “The Edsel Show” on October 13, 1957.
Sammy Davis, Jr. Does Gershwin
This classic TV clip from The Big Party, initially broadcast on October 8, 1959 pairs two Gershwin tunes performed by Sammy Davis Jr., It Ain’t Necessarily So and Fascinating Rhythm. Davis’ skills as a celebrity and entertainer are clear in both numbers.
Louis Armstrong Plays Trumpet
Rare Classic TV footage of Louis Armstrong at his prime playing trumpet on the Colgate Comedy Hour in 1951.
Crosby and Sinatra on the Road to Morroco!
From the 1957 Classic TV special, “The Edsel Show,” Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra try to sing the theme song from the 1942 Crosby and Hope motion picture, “The Road to Morocco.” Sinatra and Crosby are interrupted by the show’s special guest, Bob Hope, who joins the two.
