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Mel Brooks: Mel Brooks' Debut
Season 27 Episode 3
American Masters
About the Episode
Mel Brooks ad-libbed his first stage appearance. The crowd loved it. The director did not.
Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 00s
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How Brenda Lee's collaboration with producer Owen Bradley changed the course of her career
Owen Bradley, producer at Decca Records, took Brenda Lee under his wing and became a mentor to her.
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Brenda Lee had a fully formed career before even signing a contract
Brenda Lee made appearances on television, radio and live shows all before she even signed a deal.
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Brenda Lee's career started when she was just 8 years old
Brenda Lee began working as a professional singer at just eight years old to support her family.
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The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
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Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [ASL + OC]
The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
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