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The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
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John Kander
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Fred Ebb
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Lauren Bacall
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Joel Grey
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Hal Prince
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Gwen Verdon
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Liza Minnelli
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Bebe Neuwirth
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Chita Rivera
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Frank Sinatra
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A profile of composing team John Kander and Fred Ebb, who have written many Broadway musicals. Highlights include interviews with Lauren Bacall, Joel Grey and others, as well as the two men themselves, plus clips of performances of their songs.
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1997-12-03
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