Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me- TCM movie Nov. 4

November 2, 1:09 PMSwing and Big Band ExaminerRick Busciglio

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JOHNNY MERCER

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This Wednesday, November 4th, the Turner Classic Movies channel will present several films of interest to big band fans;

8 PM (EST) Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)
Archival footage and new clips trace the career of the famed lyricist. Cast: Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Michael Feinstein. Dir: Bruce Ricker. BW-90 mins, TV-PG, CC, Letterbox Format

9:49 PM (EST) Short Film: Vincent Lopez And His Orchestra With Betty Hutton (1939)
Musical short showcasing the talent of Vincent Lopez, his orchestra and Betty Hutton. Instead of playing their usual theme, the band insists on playing new material. Cast: Vincent Lopez, Betty Hutton, Fred Laury Dir: Joseph Henabery BW-10 mins,

11:49 PM (EST) Short Film: Artie Shaw And His Orchestra In "Symphony Of Swing" (1939)
Artie Shaw and his orchestra play five tunes with vocals from Helen Forrest and Tony Pastor. Cast: Artie Shaw & His Orchestra BW-10 mins,

12:00 AM (EST) Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)
Archival footage and new clips trace the career of the famed lyricist. Cast: Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Michael Feinstein. Dir: Bruce Ricker. BW-90 mins, TV-PG, CC, Letterbox Format

1:34 AM (EST) Short Film: Larry Clinton And Orchestra In "The Dipsy Doodler" (1938)
Larry Clinton and his orchestra perform some of their better known hits with the help of guest dancers and vocalists. Cast: Larry Clinton, Bea Wain Dir: Lloyd French BW-11 mins,