Eartha Kitt introduces vintage performances from some of the greatest black musicians of the 20th century, all filmed before the notoriously tough audience of Harlem's famous Apollo Theatre.
Tonight's show includes classic R 'n' B from Big Joe Turner with a superb rendition of his greatest hit, Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll; swinging jazz from Lionel 'Ding Dong ' Hampton and his orchestra; wistful ballads from Herb Jeffries and 'sassy' Sarah Vaughan ; rocking rhythms from the Clovers and Larry Darnell ; and finally, the great Cab Calloway with a rare live version of his best-loved song: Minnie the Moocher.
Film cameraman JOHN MCGLASHAN Sound MICHAEL SPENCER Film editor COLIN KNIJFF
Producer HELEN GALLACHER