NAT KING COLE SHOW, THE {THE MILLS BROTHERS} (TV)

Summary

One in this musical variety series hosted by the popular vocalist and pianist Nat "King" Cole, one of the first major black entertainers to host his own series. This episode guest stars vocalist group The Mills Brothers.

Highlights include: Cole performing “Love is Sweeping the Country” and “Sayonara”; the Mills Brothers performing “The Glow-Worm” and “I Believe in Santa Claus”; a jazzy rendition of “Three Blind Mice” showcasing different types of trombones; Cole performing “Lullaby of the Leaves”; Cole and the Mills Brothers performing a medley including “I Want to be Happy,” “Paper Doll,” “If I Had You,” “If I Had My Way,” “I’ll String Along With You,” “I’ll Be Around,” “Sweet Lorraine,” “Sweet Adeline,” and “Opus One”; and Cole performing “These Foolish Things Remind Me of You.” Commercials deleted.

Details

• NETWORK: NBC
• DATE: December 10, 1957 7:30 PM
• RUNNING TIME: 0:26:14
• COLOR/B&W: B&W
• CATALOG ID: B:61994
• GENRE: Music
• SUBJECT HEADING: African-American Collection - Music; TV - Music
• SERIES RUN: NBC - TV series, 1956-1957
• COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

• Carlos Gastel … Executive Producer
• Bob Henry … Producer, Director
• Shirley Henry … Lyrics
• Nelson Riddle … Conductor
• Marie Bryant … Choreographer
• Nat King Cole … Host, Performer
• Mills Brothers, The … Performer
• Cheerleaders, The … Performer