Profile of American entertainer, singer, actor, songwriter and trumpeter Louis Prima. Immortalised as the voice of King Louis in Disney's Jungle Book, Prima was a musical chameleon whose career spanned more than five decades. Born in New Orleans, he became a star on New York's 52nd St during the 30s, had countless hits with his Big Band in the 40s and in the 50s teamed up with wife Keely Smith to create a Las Vegas lounge act that quickly earned a reputation as the hottest act in showbusiness.
| Title | Legends - Season 2007 Episode 9 : Louis Prima - King of the Swingers |
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| Last Air Date | 2012-08-03 |
| Number of Episodes | 35 |
| Number of Seasons | 7 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Four, |
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Episodes List
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 1 Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding
2007-07-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 2 Doris Day: Virgin Territory Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007-09-11A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 3 Alma Cogan - Fabulous Alma Cogan - Fabulous
2007-09-18A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 4 Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours Vera Lynn - Sincerely Yours
2007-10-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 5 Carmen Miranda - Beneath the Tutti Frutti Hat Carmen Miranda - Beneath the Tutti Frutti Hat
2007-10-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 6 Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice Matt Monro - The Man With The Golden Voice
2007-10-16A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 7 Al Bowlly - The Very Thought of You Al Bowlly - The Very Thought of You
2007-10-19A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 8 Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas Jacques Brel - Ne me quitte pas
2007-10-26A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 9 Louis Prima - King of the Swingers Louis Prima - King of the Swingers
2007-11-02A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 10 The Dankworths The Dankworths
2007-11-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 11 Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
2007-11-16A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 12 James Last: Non Stop Dancing James Last: Non Stop Dancing
2007-11-27A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 13 Val Doonican Rocks Val Doonican Rocks
2007-12-05A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2007 :Episode 14 Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods Mario Lanza: Singing to the Gods
2007-12-11A look at some true legends from the world of music.
