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The Big Band Years

Return to an era of the legendary orchestras that kept the home fires burning during WW II

Aired 02/24/2023

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The Big Band Years

Preview: 2/24/2023 | 30s

Return to an era of the legendary orchestras that kept the home fires burning during WW II

Return to the era of the legendary orchestras, great singers and song standards, drawing upon the most beloved melodies that kept the home fires burning and soldiers’ hearts alive during WW II. The Big Band Years turns back the clock to a time when swing musicians ruled the radio and night clubs, bringing a joyful escape to Americans during one of the most turbulent times in the nation’s history.

Aired 02/24/2023

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