The Baton: A John Williams Musical Journey
TV & Film:Film History
"The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing featured Burt Reynolds, the number one movie star in the world, in a romantic Western action film that had troubles during shooting and in postproduction. Michel Legrand was fired three days into recording his score for the film, and John Williams was brought in as a replacement. Host Jeff Commings walks listeners through the score that returns the Maestro to Aaron Copland territory, and offers the opportunity to compare Williams' main theme music with that of Legrand's. And what does the title mean? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!
Episode 34 - The Paper Chase
Episode 32 - The Long Goodbye
Episode 31 - Tom Sawyer
Episode 30 - Pete 'N' Tillie
Episode 29 - Images
Episode 28 - The Poseidon Adventure
Episode 27 - The Cowboys
Episode 26 - Fiddler on the Roof
Episode 25 - Jane Eyre
Episode 24 - Story of a Woman
Episode 23 - The Reivers
Episode 22 - Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Episode 21 - Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
Episode 20 - Heidi
Episode 19 - Valley of the Dolls
Episode 18 - Fitzwilly
Episode 17 - A Guide for the Married Man
Episode 16 - Not With My Wife You Don't
Episode 15 - Penelope
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