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A celebration in 28 parts of 50 years of film musicals. 24: The King and the Student Prince
Mario Lanza was a truck driver, a misbehaved youth, rude and unpredictable. He liked to eat and drink. He was often known to drink a quart of wine, and have 20 scrambled eggs and a bowl full of spaghetti.'
(JOE PASTERNAK )
' Elvis Presley was no problem. Very polite. .. Yes sir" " and " No sir " and considering the success he made, it was a very good experience.'
(HAL B. WALLIS )
Douglas Fairbanks Jr traces the rise and fall of the two biggest singing film stars of the 50s Also taking part are PANDRO BERMAN , SAMMY CAHN , KATHRYN GRAYSON , NORMAN TAUROG , PAUL F. WEBSTER.
Written by BENNY GREEN Producers MEL HOUSE and JOHN BILLINGHAM

Contributors

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Mario Lanza
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Joe Pasternak
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Elvis Presley
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Hal B. Wallis
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr
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Pandro Berman
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Sammy Cahn
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Kathryn Grayson
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Norman Taurog
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Paul F. Webster.
Written By:
Benny Green

Martin Dale invites you to join the audience at the BBC Variety Club in Manchester for an hour's cabaret starring
The Grumbleweeds with Duggic Brown Johnny Stafford Elaine Carole and resident music man Chester Harriott with the VARIETY CLUB SHOWBAND conducted by BRIAN FITZGERALD
Producer MIKE CRAIG
BBC Manchester

Contributors

Unknown:
Duggic Brown
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Johnny Stafford
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Elaine Carole
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Chester Harriott
Conducted By:
Brian Fitzgerald
Producer:
Mike Craig

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