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Music Starring John Hodiac and Janet Blair in Chillin' of Old Man River on the Cavalcade of America, sponsored by the DuPont Company, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. But first, here's Gain Whitman. These days our clothing is getting a lot of hard wear. But we can all make our clothes last longer and look better by giving them frequent dry cleaning. If you choose a dry cleaner who uses DuPont fluids, per clean and tri clean, you will benefit from c…

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Synopsis

Children of Ol' Man River follows the life of Billy Bryant, a young performer who grows up in a family of entertainers struggling to make a name for themselves. The narrative begins with Billy reflecting on his childhood as part of the Four Bryants, a vaudeville act that often faced ridicule and failure. Despite their lack of success, Billy's passion for performance drives him to dream of greatness, particularly inspired by the famous George M. Cohen.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 465

Children of Ol' Man River

Monday, February 4, 1946 · 29:47

Cavalcade of America, Episode 465

Children of Ol' Man River

Monday, February 4, 1946 · 29:47

Summary

In Children of Ol' Man River, Billy Bryant reflects on his journey from a struggling vaudeville performer to a showboat entertainer on the Mississippi River. As he navigates the challenges of show business, he dreams of achieving greatness and leaving a lasting legacy.

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  • 1946 — The Parliament of Hungary abolishes the monarchy after nine centuries, and proclaims the Hungarian Republic.
  • 1946 — Trygve Lie of Norway is picked to be the first United Nations Secretary-General.

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