Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
american masters

Explore the groundbreaking career of master trumpeter Doc Severinsen, from his three decades as the colorful bandleader to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" to his relentless schedule of touring and performing into his nineties.

Episode Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3402

About American Masters:

AMERICAN MASTERS is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our most outstanding cultural artists.

Created in 1984 by Susan Lacy and produced by Thirteen/WNET for national public television, the series is both a celebration and an exploration of creativity in America.

Consisting of more than 250 hours of programming to date, AMERICAN MASTERS is a growing film library documenting the role important individuals, groups, and movements have played in the formation of our cultural identity.


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Mon, Dec 16 10:00 P.M. Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Dec 17 1:30 A.M. Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Dec 18 1:00 P.M. Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Dec 18 2:00 P.M. Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Dec 18 3:30 P.M. Groucho & Cavett     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Dec 19 2:00 P.M. Roberta     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Dec 19 3:30 P.M. Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 22 7:00 P.M. Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 23 5:00 A.M. Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Dec 28 8:00 P.M. How It Feels to Be Free     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Dec 29 12:00 A.M. How It Feels to Be Free     NH Explore (11.2)


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