America's Greatest Bands
Running for just the summer season of 1955, as a summer replacement for "The Jackie Gleason Show", this music program featured performances by some of the biggest names in jazz and big band music. Hosted by bandleader Paul Whiteman, the show featured such top musicians as Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Xavier Cugat, as well as Whiteman's own band.
- 1955-1955
- 1 season
- Music
Running for just the summer season of 1955, as a summer replacement for "The Jackie Gleason Show", this music program featured performances by some of the biggest names in jazz and big band music. Hosted by bandleader Paul Whiteman, the show featured such top musicians as Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Xavier Cugat, as well as Whiteman's own band.
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 1955
Episode 1
Premiere Show
Sat, Jun 25, 1955
Episode 14
September 24, 1955
Sat, Sep 24, 1955
Paul "Pops" Whiteman emcees the final show in this summer series. Featured maestros: Harry James, Eddy Howard, Machito and Hal McIntyre.