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Show time at the Apollo Harlem variety revue

Title
Show time at the Apollo [videorecording] : Harlem variety revue / Reel Images presents A Video Yesteryear recording.
Publication
1955.

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Additional Authors
  • Bryant, Willie.
  • Russell, Nipsey, 1924-2005.
  • Darnell, Larry, 1929-1983.
  • Jeffries, Herb.
  • Washington, Dinah, 1924-1963.
  • Elllington, Duke, 1899-1974.
  • Basie, Count, 1904-1984.
  • Turner, Joe, 1911-
  • Davis, Martha, 1917-1960.
  • Ponder, Calvin.
  • Cole, Nat King, 1919-1965.
  • Moreland, Mantan.
  • Hampton, Lionel.
  • Bailey, Bill, -1978.
  • Clovers (Musical group)
  • Freddie & Flo.
  • Larks (Musical group)
  • Reel Images (Firm)
  • Video Yesteryear (Firm)
Description
1 videocassette (VHS, NTSC) (80 min.) : sd., b&w; 1/2 in.
Summary
Three programs from the television series Show time at the Apollo, featuring performances of vocal and instrumental music, dancing, and comedy. Appearing respectively in the second and third programs are tap dancers Little Buck and Bill Bailey, brother of entertainer Pearl Bailey.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Pamela Koslow.
Alternative Title
  • Showtime at the Apollo
  • Harlem variety revue
Subject
  • Apollo Theater (New York, N.Y. : 125th Street)
  • African American entertainers > New York (State) > New York
  • Tap dancing
Genre/Form
  • Variety.
  • Video.
Note
  • Title on cassette label: Showtime at the Apollo #1. Date from cassette label.
Event (note)
  • Recorded in performance at the Apollo Theater, New York, N.Y.
Contents
  • [First program] (ca. 27 min.) / performers include Nipsey Russell, The Clovers, Larry Darnell. Herb Jeffries, Dinah Washington, Amos Milburn, Duke Ellington and his orchestra.
  • [Second program] (ca. 26 min.) / performers include Nipsey Russell, Count Basie and his orchestra, Big Joe Turner, Martha Davis and Spouse [Calvin Ponder], Little Buck, Mantan Moreland.
  • [Third program] (ca. 27 min.) / performers include Freddie & Flo, Lionel Hampton and his band, Bill Bailey, Herb Jeffries, Amos Milburn, The Larks. A female dancer joins Lionel Hampton and his band for their second appearance on this program.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-7677
OCLC
NYPY05-F11
Title
Show time at the Apollo [videorecording] : Harlem variety revue / Reel Images presents A Video Yesteryear recording.
Imprint
1955.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Master of ceremonies: Willie Bryant.
Event
Recorded in performance at the Apollo Theater, New York, N.Y.
Added Author
Bryant, Willie. Host
Russell, Nipsey, 1924-2005. Performer
Darnell, Larry, 1929-1983. Performer
Jeffries, Herb. Performer
Washington, Dinah, 1924-1963. Performer
Elllington, Duke, 1899-1974. Performer
Basie, Count, 1904-1984. Performer
Turner, Joe, 1911- Performer
Davis, Martha, 1917-1960. Performer
Ponder, Calvin. Performer
Cole, Nat King, 1919-1965. Performer
Moreland, Mantan. Performer
Hampton, Lionel. Performer
Bailey, Bill, -1978. Performer
Clovers (Musical group)
Freddie & Flo.
Larks (Musical group)
Reel Images (Firm)
Video Yesteryear (Firm)
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-7677
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