Profile of American close harmony singing trio the Andrews Sisters, one of best-selling female vocal groups in the history of popular music. Collaborating with some of the great names of the swing era such as Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, they also enjoyed a long and successful recording partnership with Bing Crosby. The film traces Patty, Maxene and LaVerne's journey from a poor Minneapolis background to international fame and includes archive footage of hits including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Mary Wilson of the Supremes and British burlesque group the Puppini Sisters are also featured.
| Title | Legends - Season 2009 Episode 3 : The Andrews Sisters - Queens of the Music Machines |
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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 2009 :Episode 1 The Motown Invasion The Motown Invasion
2009-02-20A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2009 :Episode 2 The Beverley Sisters - Tickled Pink The Beverley Sisters - Tickled Pink
2009-02-27A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2009 :Episode 3 The Andrews Sisters - Queens of the Music Machines The Andrews Sisters - Queens of the Music Machines
2009-03-06A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2009 :Episode 4 Julie London - The Lady's Not a Vamp Julie London - The Lady's Not a Vamp
2009-05-05A look at some true legends from the world of music.
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Legends Season 2009 :Episode 5 Josephine Baker - the First Black Superstar Josephine Baker - the First Black Superstar
2009-07-09A look at some true legends from the world of music.