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American Masters

American Masters

1986Returning SeriesNext: Mar 17 9pm ET40 Seasons311 Episodes7.5TMDB
PBS

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.

Created by: Susan Lacy
Season 26 · Episode 2

Cab Calloway: Sketches

Aired Feb 27, 2012at 9PM·1h 30m

A singer, dancer and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during the jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s, with Harlem’s famous Cotton Club as his home stage. Best known for his “Hi de hi de hi de ho” refrain from signature song “Minnie the Moocher,” portrayal of Sportin’ Life in Porgy and Bess (1952), and role in The Blues Brothers (1980), Cab influenced countless performers, including Michael and Janet Jackson, and many of today’s hip-hop artists.

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When did American Masters Season 26 Episode 2 air?

American Masters Season 26 Episode 2 aired on February 27, 2012 at 9 PM ET.

How long is American Masters Season 26 Episode 2?

This episode runs for approximately 90 minutes.

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