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The Archive Hour: The Life of Henry Mancini

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Housed under lock and key at the Henry Mancini
Institute in Los Angeles, the private archive of one of America's most remarkable composers is home to an extraordinary collection of letters, stories and memories, providing revealing insight into the man behind such unforgettable favourites as Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses and the Pink Panther theme. Eleven years after Henry Mancini 's death, his wife
Ginny, and friends Blake Edwards and Elmer Bernstein share their personal memories with conductor and composer Carl Davis. Producer Fiona Croall

Contributors

Unknown:
Henry Mancini
Unknown:
Blake Edwards
Unknown:
Elmer Bernstein
Unknown:
Carl Davis.
Producer:
Fiona Croall
Source: Radio Times

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