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Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams (2020)

First aired December 15, 20201 season · 1 epRunning
Documentary

Overview

In collaboration with the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, the American Pops Orchestra presents an evening celebrating the entire iconic album of holiday classics. This 60-minute performance stars host and vocalist Vanessa Williams with appearances by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Norm Lewis, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Nova Payton, Dave Detwiler and Morgan James.

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Nova Payton

Nova Payton

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Dave Detwiler

Dave Detwiler

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Morgan James

Morgan James

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Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

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Dee Dee Bridgewater

Dee Dee Bridgewater

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Norm Lewis

Norm Lewis

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Carmen Ruby Floyd

Carmen Ruby Floyd

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Seasons

Status

Returning Series

Language

EN

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

December 15, 2020

Networks

PBS

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A cast of Broadway notables sing from the album Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas backed by the American Pops Orchestra bring the songs of the album to life. Inter spliced with notable historical information on Ella Fitzgerald, the show gives important context and understanding to a well known album to new generations.

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