Episode
American Masters: Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For
Overview
Profile of the well-known jazz singer, from early band performances and "scat" to her solo career.
Details
- Series
- American Masters
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1999-12-08
- Runtime
- 90 min
Episode context
Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For is Episode 3 in Season 14 of American Masters. It aired on 1999-12-08. The runtime is 90 min.
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