Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around -
american masters

Wed, Dec 24 1:00 P.M. NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee's iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock 'n' roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3703

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Wed, Dec 24	1:00 P.M.	Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 25	3:00 A.M.	Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Dec 27	7:00 P.M.	Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around NH World (11.3)

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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