Salute To Benny Goodman
Salute To Benny Goodman
Civic officials, social leaders, and stars of the entertainment world gather for a 'salute to Benny Goodman dinner,' raising funds for the famed settlement, Hull House. Next night, the king of swing's 2-day homecoming celebration culminates with the premiere of his film biography, u-us 'The Benny Goodman Story.' Steve Allen, who portrays the clarinet star, Benny Goodman himself, and a host of A gala dinner party and all the guest are seated at round tables. CUS - Miss Universe of 1956. CUS - Motion picture executives. CUS - Steve Allen. MCUS - Benny Goodman presented a musical baton. CUS - Benny Goodman's mother. CUS - Benny Goodman and Steve Allen shaking hands. Out side shot-evening - The Chicago Theater. CUS - The marquee, "World Premiere" The Benny Goodman Story. Tonight In Person Steve Allen. Celebrity Broadcast CUS - Steve Allen and his wife Jane Meadows. MLS - Chicago Theaters front marquee. [The Benny Goodman Story] Steve Allen - Donna Reed.