Barbara Eden
Also Known As: Barbara Jean Moorhead , Μπάρμπαρα Ίντεν, باربارا ادن
Biography: Barbara Eden (born August 23, 1931, height 5' 3¾" (1,62 m)) is an American film, stage, and television actress and singer. She is best known for her starring role of "Jeannie" in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Eden was born Barbara Jean Morehead in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of Alice Mary (née Franklin) and Hubert Henry Morehead. Her parents divorced when she was three; she and her mother, Alice, moved to San Francisco, where later her mother married Harrison Connor Huffman, a telephone lineman. The Great Depression deeply affected the Huffman family, and as they were unable to afford many luxuries, Barbara's mother entertained the children by singing songs. This musical background left a lasting impression on the actress, who began taking acting classes because she felt it might help her improve her singing. Her first public performance was singing in the church choir, where she sang the solos. When she was 14 she sang in local bands for $10 a night in night clubs. At age 16, she became a member of Actor's Equity. She studied singing at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and acting with the Elizabeth Holloway School of Theatre. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco in the Spring Class of 1949 and studied theater for one year at City College of San Francisco. She was then elected Miss San Francisco, as Barbara Huffman, in 1951. Barbara also entered the Miss California pageant, but did not win.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Birthday: August 23, 1931
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Gender: Female
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Overview: The crew of an atomic submarine battle to save the world from global destruction.
Genres: Adventure Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-07-12
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Carolina
Overview: A young woman escapes her wildly eccentric family in search for a life of normalcy.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-04
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The New Interns
Overview: Young doctors mix romance with their careers in a big-city hospital.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-06-01
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7 Faces of Dr. Lao
Overview: An old Chinese man rides into the town of Abalone, Arizona and changes it forever, as the citizens see themselves reflected in the mirror of Lao's mysterious circus of mythical beasts.
Genres: Fantasy Family Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-03-18
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From the Terrace
Overview: Alfred Eaton, an ambitious young executive, climbs to the top of New York's financial world as his marriage crumbles. At the brink of attaining his career goals, he is forced to choose between business success, married to the beautiful, but unfaithful Mary and starting over with his true love, the much younger Natalie.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-07-15
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Ride the Wild Surf
Overview: A group of friends go to Hawaii during the height of surfing season, to compete with other surf bums and find girlfriends along the way.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-08-05
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Five Weeks in a Balloon
Overview: Professor Fergusson plans to make aviation history by making his way across Africa by balloon. He plans to claim uncharted territories in West Africa as proof of his inventions worth.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-08-22
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The Brass Bottle
Overview: A genie tends to get his master into more predicaments than he gets him out of.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-05-20
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Flaming Star
Overview: Sam Burton's second wife is a Kiowa, and their son is therefore born mixed-race. When a struggle starts between the whites and the native Kiowas, the Burton family is split between loyalties.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-12-20
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Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
Overview: To save his career, an ad man wants a sex symbol to endorse a lipstick but in exchange, she wants him to pretend to be her lover.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-07-29
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Loco Love
Overview: Just how far would you go to get financing for your business? Donald Chandler is the owner of a restaurant who suddenly finds himself without a business or a job when his wife leaves him, taking the deed to the eatery with her. Eager to start over, Donald goes into a business partnership with Miguel Sanchez, a gardener who was taking care of Donald's lawn until he won a fortune in the lottery.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-16
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Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
Overview: Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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All Hands on Deck
Overview: The admiral is coming, so a sailor and his buddy hide their girlfriend and pet turkey.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-03-30
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I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later
Overview: Jeannie has been a happily married housewife for 15 years to her astronaut husband Tony Nelson and has a teenage son, T.J. When Tony is promoted to Colonel and is about to retire from the NASA space program, Jeannie decides to give him a celebration party in their backyard. However, egged on by his colleagues to retire with a dramatic flair, Tony breaks his promise to Jeannie for one more space flight (aboard the shuttle), this time with a female astronaut, Captain Nelly Hunt.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-19
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The Amazing Dobermans
Overview: An ex-con man and his five trained Dobermans help a Treasury Dept. agent stop a racketeer and his gang.
Genres: Crime Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-11-24
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Harper Valley P.T.A.
Overview: Stella Johnson is a single mother living in the town of Harper Valley. Most of the townsfolk, particularly those on the school PTA, think she is a little too liberal so they're making things tough for her and her daughter. So she runs for the position of PTA President, which infuriates them. Stella decides to get revenge with the help of her friends.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-08-02
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I Still Dream of Jeannie
Overview: Col. Nelson is on a long-term, top-secret space mission. Jeannie cannot bring him home (temporarily) to hear their son's important academic presentation without knowing exactly where he is in the first place. The general in charge of the mission won't reveal anything. Things are further complicated when Jeannie's sister (Jeannie II) reminds Sham-Ir, the head of the genies, that a genie on Earth cannot go more than 3 months without an earthly master. (Col. Nelson is no longer Earthly, being in space.) Sham-Ir give Jeannie I a fortnight (14 days) to either find Col. Nelson or get a new master, a single male. (Col. Healy can't help, since he's now married.)
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-20
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Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
Overview: An overprotective single mother tries to stop her son joining the parachute unit by sending him to the college, fearful that he may end up his life like his father did. He secretly leaves the college and joins the army, but the mother finds out and makes a bet with him that if she passes the basic training, he will leave the unit.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-03-27
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Guess Who's Sleeping in My Bed?
Overview: A divorcee wakes up one morning to find her penniless ex-husband, his new wife and baby and their big dog camped out on her doorstep, looking for a place to stay.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-10-31
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Let's Switch!
Overview: Chaos ensues when two former college friends, one a housewife and the other the editor of a hip women's magazine, decide to swap lifestyles between them.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-07
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Dead Man's Island
Overview: Henrietta O'Dwyer Collins, called Henrie O., is a world-famous journalist and writer. She's invited by her old lover Chase Prescott to his secluded island home. Chase, a wealthy businessman with money woes, hopes Henrie O. can discover the person he thinks is trying to kill him. It seems like she has her work cut out for her. Possible suspects include Chase's much younger wife, his son, and many others.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-03-05
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The Woman Hunter
Overview: A wealthy woman, vacationing in Acapulco with her stuffy husband, stumbles upon evidence that she is being stalked by an international jewel thief and murderer.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller TV Movie Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-09-19
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Opposites Attract
Overview: A mayoral candidate (Barbara Eden) for a California town gets romantically involved with her opponent (John Forsythe), a former cowboy star.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-10-16
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Back from Eternity
Overview: A South American plane loaded with an assortment of characters crash lands in a remote jungle area in the middle of a storm. The passengers then discover they are in an area inhabited by vicious cannibals and must escape before they are found. A remake of Five Came Back (1939).
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-09-07
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Always and Forever
Overview: Grace and Michael were once inseparable high school sweethearts, but when Grace went away to college, they lost each other. At their 20th high school reunion, they reconnect and find that it is never too late for love.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-24
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A Private's Affair
Overview: Luigi, Jerry, and Mike are in boot camp when they are presented with a chance to represent their unit in competition on a national television show. The three guys are up to the challenge, which begins a chain of unusual circumstances that not only have them singing and dancing at the proper times, but also running into a trio of alluring young women.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-08-14
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The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Overview: The Grimm brothers Wilhelm and Jacob, known for their literary works in the nineteenth century, have their lives dramatized. Wilhelm fights to write something entertaining amongst the sea of dry, non-fiction books they write and he sets about collecting oral-tradition fairy tales to put into print. Their life story is countered with reenactments of three of their stories including "The Dancing Princess," "The Cobbler and the Elves" and "The Singing Bone."
Genres: Fantasy Family Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-08-07
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NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Overview: A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-05
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Visions of Murder
Overview: Psychological thriller about a San Francisco therapist with paranormal revelations -- or visions -- who comes under suspicion when one of her patients is murdered.
Genres: Mystery Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-07
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A Howling in the Woods
Overview: A disillusioned housewife on a vacation in the woods is disturbed by her husband continually trying to get her to come home and, more ominously, a mysterious howling at night.
Genres: Horror Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-11-05
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The Confession
Overview: Madame Rinaldi, owner of a bordello, helps thief Mario Forni locate an ancient buried treasure.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-05-22
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Twelve Hours to Kill
Overview: After witnessing a gangland murder, a young Greek immigrant flees for his life and hides out in a small town, but he soon realizes he's not as safe there as he thought.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-04-02
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The Feminist and the Fuzz
Overview: A dedicated women's libber and a male chauvinist cop become roommates.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-26
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The Stranger Within
Overview: Who is the father of Ann Collins’ baby? Her husband had a vasectomy years ago. And Ann hasn’t been with another man. Even more mysterious: as the baby grows inside her, Ann begins to change. She is beset by strange illnesses, pours tablespoons of salt on her food, turns the thermostat to 50 degrees, speed-reads academic tomes. But much bigger shocks are yet to come. Barbara Eden stars in this hypnotic, swiftly paced blend of horror and sci-fi from Richard Matheson, the popular and prolific writer who also penned the novel I AM LEGEND and several notable THE TWILIGHT ZONE scripts.
Genres: TV Movie Mystery Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-01
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The Stepford Children
Overview: Steven and Laura Harding, along with their kids David and Mary, have moved to the quiet community of Stepford. Steven joins the men's club, which is still assimilating their wives into robots. This time, they have begun to turn their out of control teens into robots as well. Once they are assimilated, they are obedient, homework loving, big band dancing droids. Laura, David, and Mary stumble onto this mystery, and they must avoid Steven's plans to turn them into robots.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction Thriller TV Movie Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-15
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The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal
Overview: Among the legends of Hollywood, George Pal takes his place as a true visionary, an innovator and a showman who profoundly shaped the art of motion pictures. A peer of Walt Disney, Pal pioneered stop motion animation and went on to virtually invent the modern science fiction and fantasy film genres. Pal's extraordinary genius molded a dazzling array of films, which earned an incredible total of eight Academy Awards and left a cinematic legacy that served as formative inspiration for the movies of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Gene Roddenberry.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-31
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Bailout at 43,000
Overview: An Air Force major feels a volatile mixture of relief and anger when he is excused from performing a dangerous test in a new aircraft.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-05-01
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The Yellow Canary
Overview: Andy is an arrogant pop singer about to be divorced by his wife who treats his staff badly. On the same night he starts a job at a theater in Los Angeles his infant son is kidnapped. Despite requests from the lead police officer on the case, Lieutenant Bonner, Paxton plays along with the kidnappers as they string him along even though they are willing to kill.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-05-15
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Her Wicked Ways
Overview: A young reporter forces her way into a veteran newswoman's life.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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Men Who Rate a 10
Overview: Variety special hosted by Barbara Eden, Gloria Swanson, and Brooke Shields that celebrates the men whose sex appeal transcends age and the ages.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-07
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
Overview: The owner of a professional football team must restore the titular train and run it from Tennessee to NYC in 24 hours if he is to inherit $1 million in this comedy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-18
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Out to Lunch
Overview: The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-10
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Peter Lorre: The Master of Menace
Overview: Documentary overview of Peter Lorre's ascension to fame as a master purveyor of silky but disquieting peril.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-01
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The Girls in the Office
Overview: A romantic comedy about four women employed by an ultra-modern Houston department store who discover that they must choose between love and a career.
Genres: Comedy Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-02-02
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The Secret Life of Kathy McCormick
Overview: Kathy, a simple grocery clerk, finds her way into her local high society and the life of a wealthy suitor who thinks she's a stockbroker.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-30
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Return of the Rebels
Overview: An aging motorcycle gang assembles for a 25-year reunion to help out former member Mary Beth, a widowed operator of a popular campground which is being threatened by a band of arrogant groupies.
Genres: Action Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-10-17
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How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
Overview: A divorced woman comes up with a scheme to make her ex-husband jealous, so she can get him back.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-10-06
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Hell Hath No Fury
Overview: A woman is simultaneously framed for the murder of her husband and terrorized by the deranged woman who actually killed him.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-04
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My Adventures with Santa
Overview: Christmas in the Nolan household isn't what it used to be. Instead of a joyous family gathering, they are spending this holiday apart. On a last minute shopping trip with Dad, the family enters an enchanted store only to discover a dazzling snow globe with magical powers. Suddenly the Nolan family is transported through the globe to the North Pole where they are asked to help Santa save Christmas! As they come together to support Santa and the elves, their family love grows stronger and the true meaning of Christmas comes alive.
Genres: Family Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-05
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A Very Brady Sequel
Overview: A man claiming to be Carol Brady's long-lost first husband, Roy Martin, shows up at the suburban Brady residence one evening. An impostor, the man is actually determined to steal the Bradys' familiar horse statue, a $20-million ancient Asian artifact.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-23
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Kismet
Overview: The story follows one fateful day as a beggar-poet and his daughter cross paths with a wicked wazir, a wily temptress, a handsome prince, a magical curse, opulent sets and exotic adventure. Adapted from the Broadway musical.
Genres: Music Fantasy Adventure TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-10-24
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The Wayward Girl
Overview: Framed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a convict turns to a parole racket.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-09-22
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Swingin' Along
Overview: An amateur tunesmith and a con man pool their resources in order to win first prize in a songwriting contest.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-04-16
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Eyes of Terror
Overview: Dr. Jesse Newman is assigned to treating David, a grieving policeman who lost his partner in a shootout. It seems the case is solved, until a lucky coin belonging to David's partner triggers a revealing series of psychic visions for Dr. Newman. The visions not only implicate the killer, but also reveal the sordid habits of San Francisco's business and political elite.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-03-18
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Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Overview: At the height of his KOJAK TV series fame, Telly Savalas starred in this variety special that was sponsored by Kraft Foods and shown without commercial interruption. Barbara Eden, Cloris Leachman, Diahann Carroll and others appear and join in the singing and dancing and mugging.
Genres: Music Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-02-18
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Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?
Overview: A female private detective goes undercover as a porno actress to find a millionaire's missing daughter.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-16
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Honor America Day
Overview: Bob Hope's 2 1/2 hour star-spangled salute to America... "Honor America Day" as aired on July 4, 1970 on WTOP Channel 4 Washington. Billed as a non-partisan, rally around the flag event, it was really an effort to help out his buddy Nixon and prop up sagging poll numbers mostly due to the Vietnam War. As you might expect many people saw through the effort as only war-supporting entertainers were recruited for the event. At some point during the show, supposedly protesters (who can be heard), were hit with tear gas that ended up drifted into the mostly white, evangelical, middle-age conservative audience relaxing on the national lawn. Guests include: Bob Hope, Les Brown & his band, Barbara Eden, Ester Phillips, Jeanie C. Riley, Jack Benny, Dinah Shore, Teresa Graves, Dorothy Lamour, The New Christy Minstrels, Sugar Ray Robinson, Kate Smith, Red, Skelton, Connie Stevens, Glen Campbell and more.
Genres: War Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-07-04
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