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The Swing era conjures up images of sophisticated ladies, debonair gentlemen, and the big bands who entertained them with a certain élan. This program is the second volume in a series that captures that elegant era on film, with a look at the big bands. This episode features the unforgettable voice of Nat King Cole, who made tunes such as "Route 66" and "Nature Boy" his own. The Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestras and Woody Herman also play for the audience. Archival clips, photographs, and personal recollections of performers and fans recall the charm of this exuberant time in American music.