America Song (1948)
- Country
- United States
- Length
- 1 season, 1 episode
- Rating
- 7.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This TV series features performances of American folk music. Host Paul Arnold introduces songs, with dancers Nellie Fisher and Ray Harrison performing choreographed dances. Each 20-minute episode aims for a straightforward and satisfying viewing experience.
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What happens
America Song is a live television series which aired on NBC during prime time, premiering on April 21, 1948, and ending on April 25, 1949. In its final four months, the program's title was American Songs. Hosted by Paul Arnold, the program presented performances of United States folk music with Nellie Fisher (who also choreographed dances) and Ray Harrison as featured dancers. Each episode was 20 minutes long. America Song was produced by Fred Coe and directed by Ira Skutch. Its competition included Kiernan's Corner on ABC and newscasts on CBS and DuMont. A review of the June 16, 1948, episode in the trade publication Billboard described America Song as "a simple, unassuming television program, but one which is completely satisfying". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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