TUNEFUL TEEVEE, the Guide’s Music on TV edition, Feb 16-18, 2013

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Welcome to the Guide’s MUSIC-ON-TV section, one of the content-specific parallel editions of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide.
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• TUNEFUL TEEVEE this “Music-on-TV” edition
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• NEWS & REVIEWS: (1) Grammys report, Feb 10; (2) News Extra, Feb 5; (3) last full News & Reviews edition, Feb 1; (4) Fresh full edition due soon (comprehensive news of acoustic and Americana musicscape and industry news (separate clicks.*)
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The Opening Act: Late-Breaking Miscellanea…
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Daytime Saturday, set your recording device to capture a day of all-time classic musicals on TCM (Turner Classic Movies, cable or satellite), and then get thee outdoors! It’s waaaay too beautiful out to stay in! And fire-up the recorder again Sunday night for an all-nighter of more classic musicals, again on TCM. Of course, there IS plenty more music of more recent vintage in other places on the device that used to be called “the tube,” and it’s all in this edition!
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Saturday, February 16
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
9-11 am “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” (1951) is a 4-star classic musical with great dancing that has an interesting back story: GEORGE GERSWIN say a play with the same title, but he liked only the title. Whereupon, he and brother IRA GERSHWIN wrote all the music for a film with no story. He then hired ALAN J. LERNER to formulate a story and write the script. GENE KELLY was brought-on as the lead character, and he did the dance choreography for all the dancers, including himself, and LESLIE CARON, in her film debut. The result sparkles. On TCM.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
10:30 am-noon “SILENT MOVIE” (1976) brings MEL BROOKS as a silent-film director in a salute to the genre, which was never really silent, but accompanied by live music performance. On FMC.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
11 am-1 pm “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” (1952) may well be America’s best-ever musical film. GENE KELLY, DEBBIE REYNOLDS, and DONALD O’CONNOR sing and dance their way through this hilarious spoof of moviemaking in the late 1920s, as talkies replaced silent pictures. It’s beautifully staged, a complete delight. On TCM.
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Sat, Feb 16, not music, but cool, on TV:
11:45 am-1 pm “PICASSO & BRAQUE GO TO THE MOVIES” (2008) is an acclaimed documentary look at the profound influence of artists PABLO PICASSO and GEORGE BRAQUE on the cinema and their contributions to 20th century art. Narrated by Oscar-winning filmmaker MARTIN SCORSESE. On Sundance West.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
1-2:30 pm “BACKSTORY” airs a 2011 edition with BLAKE SHELTON. On GAC.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
1-3 pm “7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS” (1954) stars HOWARD KEEL and JANE POWELL in STANLEY DONEN’s classic about kidnapped brides on a snowbound farm in 1850. Oscar winner for the JOHNNY MERCER / GENE de PAUL score. Obviously, a story line that would never be acceptable today, were this not already considered a classic. On TCM.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
1-3:15 pm “CONTROL” (2007) is a not-for-the-kiddies portrayal by SAM RILEY of doomed punk rocker IAN CURTIS, lead singer of the 1970s British band JOY DIVISION. It’s absorbing, and SAMANTHA MORTON’s role as Curtis’ long-suffering wife is excellent. On Sundance West.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
3-5 pm “ANUNA: CELTIC ORIGINS” brings the chorale ensemble performing a variety of songs from Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, in a 2007 concert. On KCET.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
3-5 pm “GIGI” (1958) is the 4-star LERNER & LOWE musical adaptation of COLETTE’s story of Paris at the turn of the previous century. Stars LESLIE CARON, LOUIS JOURDAN, MAURICE CHEVALIER, HERMIONE GINGOLD. On TCM.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
5-7 pm “GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: SUPERSTARS” is a 2011 tribute concert honoring women in Country Music, with performances by THE JUDDS, MIRANDA LAMBERT, MARTINA McBRIDE, REBA McENTIRE, JENNIFER NETTLES, & CARRIE UNDERWOOD, plus JASON ALDEAN, RONNIE DUNN, VINCE GILL, & RASCAL FLATTS. (Repeats 9-11 pm.) On GAC.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
7-8 pm “BACKSTORY” airs a new 2013 edition with MIRANDA LAMBERT. (Repeats 11 pm-midnight.) On GAC.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
7-8 pm “MARDI GRAS” as celebrated in a 1966 edition of “THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW.” On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “MUSIC VOYAGER” airs a splendid 2012 edition, “NASHVILLE: MUSIC CITY,” that includes a tour of the Grand Ole Opry with VINCE GILL, spotlights banjo virtuoso ALISON BROWN, bluegrass band THE GRASSCALS, bluesman KEB’ MO’, indie rockers THOSE DARLINS, and country singer ELIZABETH MILLER. (Repeats tonight, 4:30-5 am.) On PBSOC.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
9-11 pm “GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: SUPERSTARS” is a 2011 tribute concert honoring women in Country Music, with performances by THE JUDDS, MIRANDA LAMBERT, MARTINA McBRIDE, REBA McENTIRE, JENNIFER NETTLES, & CARRIE UNDERWOOD, plus JASON ALDEAN, RONNIE DUNN, VINCE GILL, & RASCAL FLATTS. On GAC.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
9 pm-3 am “BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL” re-airs all six one-hour parts on the 2004 production, in sequence. It covers the entire history of musicals on stage on the Great White Way: Part 1, 1897-1927; part 2, 1919-1933; part 3, 1929-1942; part 4, 1943-1960; part 5, 1957-1979; part 6, 1980-present. Great to record and watch more leisurely at a reasonable hour. (Repeats twice on Sunday: 6 am-noon, and noon-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Sat, Feb 16, on TV:
11 pm-midnight “BACKSTORY” airs a new 2013 edition with MIRANDA LAMBERT.(Repeats 8-9 am Sun.) On GAC.
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Late Sat night / Sun AM, Feb 16 / 17, on TV:
12:30-1:30 am “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” is a new 2013 edition with GARY CLARK Jr, and THE ALABAMA SHAKES. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Late Sat night / Sun AM, Feb 16 / 17, on TV:
3:30-5 am “STORYTELLERS” airs a 2012 edition with TAYLOR SWIFT looking surprised, as if that’s a surprise. On Palladia.
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Late Sat night / Sun AM, Feb 16 / 17, on TV:
4:30-5 am “MUSIC VOYAGER” airs a splendid 2012 edition, “NASHVILLE: MUSIC CITY,” that includes a tour of the Grand Ole Opry with VINCE GILL, spotlights banjo virtuoso ALISON BROWN, bluegrass band THE GRASSCALS, bluesman KEB’ MO’, indie rockers THOSE DARLINS, and country singer ELIZABETH MILLER. On PBSOC.
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Sunday, February 17
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EARLY Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
5-6 am “INVITATION ONLY” airs a 2011 performance by BLAKE SHELTON. On Palladia.
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EARLY Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
6 am-noon “BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL” re-airs all six one-hour parts on the 2004 production, in sequence. It covers the entire history of musicals on stage on the Great White Way: Part 1, 1897-1927; part 2, 1919-1933; part 3, 1929-1942; part 4, 1943-1960; part 5, 1957-1979; part 6, 1980-present. Great to record and watch more leisurely. (Repeats noon-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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EARLY Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
6-6:30 am “THE PIANO GUY” airs a 2011 edition on playing sacred and inspirational music. On KCET.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
8-9 am “BACKSTORY” airs a new 2013 edition with MIRANDA LAMBERT. On GAC.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
9:30-11 am “GREAT PERFORMANCES” re-airs a 2009 edition, “HARLEM IN MONTMARTRE,” tracing the story of the Jazz Age in Paris, driven by black US veterans from WWI who stayed in Europe between the First & Second World Wars, rather than return to a segregated America. (Repeats 3:30-5 pm and 1:30-3 am.) On PBS World (PBSW).
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
11-11:30 am “HEADLINE COUNTRY” is a new 2013 look at the nominations for the ACM Awards and a review of who won the Country Music GRAMMYS. On GAC.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
11-11:30 am “LAaRT” is a weekly half-hour look at Southern California arts and artists. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
Noon-6 pm “BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL” re-airs all six one-hour parts on the 2004 production, in sequence. It covers the entire history of musicals on stage on the Great White Way: Part 1, 1897-1927; part 2, 1919-1933; part 3, 1929-1942; part 4, 1943-1960; part 5, 1957-1979; part 6, 1980-present. Great to record and watch more leisurely at a reasonable hour. On PBSOC.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
1-2 pm “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” is a 2012 edition with “MEN OF COUNTRY” TRACE ADKINS, JOSH TURNER, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, KIX BROOKS, & LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS. On GAC.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
3-5 pm “GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: SUPERSTARS” is a 2011 tribute concert honoring women in Country Music, with performances by THE JUDDS, MIRANDA LAMBERT, MARTINA McBRIDE, REBA McENTIRE, JENNIFER NETTLES, & CARRIE UNDERWOOD, plus JASON ALDEAN, RONNIE DUNN, VINCE GILL, & RASCAL FLATTS. On GAC.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
3:30-3:45 pm “LORDS OF DETROIT” (2013) is a music doc short look at the music scene in Motor City. On Sundance West.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
3:30-5 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES” re-airs a 2009 edition, “HARLEM IN MONTMARTRE,” tracing the story of the Jazz Age in Paris, driven by black US veterans from WWI who stayed in Europe between the First & Second World Wars, rather than return to a segregated America. (Repeats 1:30-3 am.) On PBS World (PBSW).
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
5-6 pm “MR. BLUE SKY: JEFF LYNN & ELO” is a 2012 performance-interview-documentary with ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA’s legendary guitarist. Electric? Listed here? Yep, because that band had great harmonies and melodies, and Lynne is a multi-instrumental musical genius. With PAUL McCARTNEY, RINGO STARR, TOM PETTY, and JOE WALSH. (Repeats 3-4 am.) On VHCRW.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
5:55-7:30 pm “YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME” (1948) stars DAN DAILEY and JEANNE CRAIN in a 3-star musical, based on the problems caused by the 1929 crash for bandleader Dailey and his young wife (Crain). On FMC.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
6-6:30 pm “ICONOCLASTS” series airs a 2012 edition with NORA JONES and SETH MacFARLANE. On Sundance West.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” airs an episode of a performance taped live in the legendary Memphis studio where blues greats recorded and Elvis got his start. (Repeats tonight, 4:30-5 am.) On PBSOC.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
7:30-9 pm “PIN-UP GIRL” (1944) is a wartime musical with BETTY GRABLE and JOHN HARVEY. (Repeats tonight, 3-4:30 am.) On FMC.
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Sun, Feb 17, on TV:
8-9 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” is a new 2013 edition with GARY CLARK Jr, and THE ALABAMA SHAKES. (Repeats early Mon, 5-6 am.) On PBSOC.
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Late Sun night / Mon AM, Feb 17 / 18, on TV:
1:30-3 am “GREAT PERFORMANCES” re-airs a 2009 edition, “HARLEM IN MONTMARTRE,” tracing the story of the Jazz Age in Paris, driven by black US veterans from WWI who stayed in Europe between the First & Second World Wars, rather than return to a segregated America. On PBS World (PBSW).
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Late Sun night / Mon AM, Feb 17 / 18, on TV:
2-3 am “MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR” 2011 was NEIL YOUNG, and his songs are performed by a fine selection of other big name artists in this one-hour condensation. On VH1 Classic Rewind (VHCRW).
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Late Sun night / Mon AM, Feb 17 / 18, on TV:
3-4 am “MR. BLUE SKY: JEFF LYNN & ELO” is a 2012 performance-interview-documentary with ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA’s legendary guitarist. Electric? Listed here? Yep, because that band had great harmonies and melodies, and Lynne is a multi-instrumental musical genius. With PAUL McCARTNEY, RINGO STARR, TOM PETTY, and JOE WALSH. (Repeats 3-4 am.) On VHCRW.
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Late Sun night / Mon AM, Feb 17 / 18, on TV:
3-4:30 am “PIN-UP GIRL” (1944) is a wartime musical with BETTY GRABLE and JOHN HARVEY. On FMC.
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Late Sun night / Mon AM, Feb 17 / 18, on TV:
4:30-5 am “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” airs an episode of a performance taped live in the legendary Memphis studio where blues greats recorded and Elvis got his start. On PBSOC.
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Monday, February 18
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EARLY Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
5-6 am “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” is a new 2013 edition with GARY CLARK Jr, and THE ALABAMA SHAKES. On PBSOC.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
10 am-noon “THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT” (1956) is a 3-star musical with JAYNE MANSFIELD, TOM EWELL, and EDMUND O’BRIEN. (Repeats tonight, Midnight-1:40 am.) On FMC.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
Noon-1:30 pm “VICTOR BORGE: COMEDY IN MUSIC!” is a 2011 compilation of the brilliant musician and comedian’s TV performances over four decades. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
12:30-2:30 pm “SOULFUL SYMPHONY with DARIN ATWATER,” is an 85-member African-American orchestra. They perform a variety of original compositions, including founder-artistic director Atwater’s “Song in a Strange Land.” Produced in 2009. On KCET.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
2-3 pm “CROSSROADS” is a 2010 edition with KENNY CHESNEY and THE STEVE MILLER BAND. On Palladia.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
2:30-3:30 pm “OPEN CALL” is a series showcasing performances by Southern Cal arts institutions and schools. On KCET.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
3-4 pm “CROSSROADS” is a 2011 edition with THE DOOBIE BROTHERS and LUKE BRYAN. On Palladia.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
6-7 pm “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” is a 2012 edition with that timeworn theme of “DRINKING” and performances by ERIC CHURCH, LUKE BRYAN, DIERKS BENTLEY, and KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST. (Repeats 10-11 pm.) On GAC.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
7-9:21 pm “VICTOR/VICTORIA” (1982) stars JULIE ANDREWS and JAMES GARNER in a BLAKE EDWARDS sex farce set in 1934. Andrews is a female singer posing as a male posing as a female singer in drag, and Garner is her confused suitor. On TCM.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “VISITING WITH HUELL HOWSER” airs a 2004 edition exploring “ART CITY.” (Repeats 12:30-1 am.) On KCET.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
10-11 pm “NOTEWORTHY AT THE OPRY” is a 2012 edition with that timeworn theme of “DRINKING” and performances by ERIC CHURCH, LUKE BRYAN, DIERKS BENTLEY, and KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST. On GAC.
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Mon, Feb 18, on TV:
11:30 pm-1:48 am “FAME” (1980) won an Oscar for MICHAEL GORE for the score. It’s the tale of students at NYC’s High School of Performing Arts trying to make it into show biz. The film spawned a TV show and a movement that brought dedicated arts-centered high schools to several cities, including L.A. Truly an influential film. Followed, 1:48-2 am, by “ON LOCATION WITH ‘FAME’,” aboput the making of the film at the real school. On TCM.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Feb 18 / 19, on TV:
Midnight-1:40 am “THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT” (1956) is a 3-star musical with JAYNE MANSFIELD, TOM EWELL, and EDMUND O’BRIEN. On FMC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Feb 18 / 19, on TV:
12:30-1 am “VISITING WITH HUELL HOWSER” airs a 2004 edition exploring “ART CITY.” On KCET.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Feb 18 / 19, on TV:
2-4 am “PENNIES FROM HEAVEN” (1981) is a BUSBY BERKELEY-style musical extravaganza with STEVE MARTIN as a Depression-era ne’er-do-well who fantasizes about the sheet music he sells. Co-stars BERNADETTE PETERS. On TCM.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Feb 18 / 19, on TV:
4-6:30 am “THE BOY FRIEND” (1971) is a 3-star film wherein KEN RUSSELL mixes nostalgia with flamboyance in a salute to 1920s musicals. Followed, 6:20-6:30 am by “THE BOY FRIEND FEATURETTE,” with clips of the film’s music numbers. Stars TWIGGY and CHRISTOPHER GABLE. On TCM.
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