Host Manny Pacheco profiles one of the great voices of the mid-twentieth century... Nat King Cole. He was a crooner-deluxe and a pioneer on television, the first African-American to host their own program. His music had a Euro flair and he died way too young. His daughter Natalie provided a lingering legacy.
Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan is on hand with another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.
January 17, 2023
As we celebrate a civil rights icon, let us remember that we continue a cultural journey that needs to be more inclusive. Host Manny...
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September 05, 2023
Along with Louis Armstrong, early origins of modern jazz can be found in the compositions of Duke Ellington. His work was immaculate in presentation...
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January 31, 2023
Host Manny Pacheco salutes the unmistakable Johnny Mercer. His music is part of the fabric of the American songbook. It Might as Well be...
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