The Benny Goodman Story

Plot Summary

Young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a music professor. He is advised to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.

Top Cast

Steve Allen Benny Goodman

Donna Reed Alice Hammond

Berta Gersten Mama Goodman

Barry Truex Benny Goodman (age 16)

Herbert Anderson John Hammond Jr.