About this episode

This episode celebrates Irving Berlin's Hollywood songs in conjunction with the PBS airing of 'Top Hat'.

To celebrate the recent Great Performances l PBS airing of "Top Hat," we're stepping on the gas along with Irving Berlin's great Hollywood songs, performed by Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman and more.

People in this episode

Host: Laurence Maslon

Topics covered

• Irving Berlin
• Hollywood songs
• musical theatre
• Fred Astaire
• Bing Crosby
• Ethel Merman

Keywords

• Irving Berlin
• Top Hat
• Fred Astaire
• Bing Crosby
• Ethel Merman
• Hollywood songs
• musical theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PBS

Books & works: Top Hat

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