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The Benny Goodman Story
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The Benny Goodman Story Feb 2, 1956

Young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a music professor. He is advised to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.

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Steve AllenSteve Allenas Benny Goodman
Donna ReedDonna Reedas Alice Hammond
Berta GerstenBerta Gerstenas Mama Goodman
Barry TruexBarry Truexas Benny Goodman (age 16)
Herbert AndersonHerbert Andersonas John Hammond Jr.
Robert F. SimonRobert F. Simonas Papa Dave Goodman
Hy AverbackHy Averbackas Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.Sammy Davis Sr.as Fletcher Henderson
DirectorValentine Davies
WriterValentine Davies

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