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American Masters - Season 26 Episode 2 Cab Calloway: Sketches

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A singer, dancer and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during the jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s, with Harlem’s famous Cotton Club as his home stage. Best known for his “Hi de hi de hi de ho” refrain from signature song “Minnie the Moocher,” portrayal of Sportin’ Life in Porgy and Bess (1952), and role in The Blues Brothers (1980), Cab influenced countless performers, including Michael and Janet Jackson, and many of today’s hip-hop artists.

First Air Date: Jun 23, 1986

Last Air date: Feb 21, 2025

Season: 39 Season

Episode: 301 Episode

Runtime: 90 minutes

IMDb: 6.94/10 by 18.00 users

Popularity: 16.0633

Language: English

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