Music by Richard Rodgers

Overview

Life and work of American composer Richard Rodgers, whose work, in collaboration with Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein II, and others, gave the world dozens of the greatest musical theater successes. motion picture soundtracks and songs of the 20th century. Interviews with family and friends, artists who worked with him, home movies. Excerpts from many film and television productions featuring his work, including "Oklahoma!', "South Pacific", "The Sound of Music", "The King and I", "Carousel", "Pal Joey", "Cinderella", "Hallelujah, I'm a Bum", "Love Me Tonight", "I Married an Angel", "Babes in Arms".

Guest Stars

George Abbott

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Martin Charnin

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Joan Copeland

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Marvin Hamlisch

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Shirley Jones

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Richard Kiley

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Jerry Herman

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Betty Comden

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