American Masters  Cab Calloway: Sketches

This new documentary premieres nationally Monday, February 27 (check local listings) Details

 
 

Program: American Masters

Episode: Cab Calloway: Sketches

Calloway was also an ambassador for his race, leading one of the most popular African American big bands during the Harlem Renaissance and jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s. American Masters celebrates "The Hi De Ho Man's" legacy during Black History Month with the documentary Cab Calloway: Sketches premiering nationally Monday, February 27 at 10 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings).

Duration: (0:30)
Premiere Date: 02/27/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-14


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