Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
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Mon, Dec 16 10:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

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.

Episode Duration: 1 hour 0 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 3703

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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)
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)

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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